Display shows SY EF; refrigerator section may be warm, fan noise may be absent or intermittent.

Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before removing any panels. Sharp metal edges inside the cabinet can cause injury.

• Check for airflow: Open the fresh food door and listen for a fan running when the compressor is on. Little or no airflow from the rear vents suggests a fan issue.
• Inspect for frost buildup: Remove shelves and the rear interior panel of the refrigerator section (if accessible). Look for heavy ice around the evaporator and fan.
• Defrost if iced over: If there is heavy frost, leave the unit unplugged with doors open for 24–36 hours (use towels to catch water). This may temporarily restore operation if the fan was blocked by ice.
• Check fan wiring: With power still disconnected, inspect the evaporator fan connector for loose or corroded pins.

If the fan does not run after defrosting and reconnecting power, the evaporator fan motor assembly should be replaced. This typically requires removing the rear interior panel and swapping the fan motor and bracket.