LG Refrigerators2023–present

Error Code E dH

Defrost Heater Error / Freezer Defrosting Error

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Defrost heater open circuit; Fuse-M blown; Defrost sensor out of range; Main PCB relay failed; 80 minutes elapsed since defrost start without defrost sensor reaching 41F/5C

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Push test button 1 time to enter Test 1 Mode

  2. 2

    Check door gasket for proper seal

  3. 3

    Check for loose connection at defrost control part connector

  4. 4

    Check resistance of defrost control parts: Fuse-M should read 0 Ohm; if other reading, replace Fuse-M

  5. 5

    Check defrost heater resistance: expect 34-42 Ohm; if out of range, replace heater

  6. 6

    Check defrost sensor resistance against temperature table; if out of range, replace sensor

  7. 7

    Enter Test 3 Mode by pressing test button 3 times (forces defrost mode, display shows 33 33)

  8. 8

    Check for loose connection at CON8

  9. 9

    Check voltage between Brown and RED wires at CON8: expect 112-116V AC; if 0V, replace Main PCB

  10. 10

    If voltage is present but heater does not heat, replace defrost heater assembly

  11. 11

    Release test mode after diagnosis

This Error Applies To

LG LF21G6200S Series Refrigerators (2023) (2023–present)

Service manual exact match: LF21G6200S/00Service manual exact match: LF21G6200S

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