LG Refrigerators

Error Code dH F

Defrost Heater Error / Poor Defrosting

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check door gasket for damage. If damaged, replace door gasket.

  2. 2

    2. Check defrost control assembly: measure Fuse-M resistance — should be 0 ohm (continuity). If open, replace.

  3. 3

    3. Measure defrost heater resistance — should be 34-42 ohm. If open (infinity), replace defrost heater.

  4. 4

    4. Check defrost sensor resistance — should be ~22k ohm at room temperature. If open, replace.

  5. 5

    5. Enter TEST MODE 3 (push test button 3 times): measure voltage across CON7 6th Pin to 12th Pin — should be 112-116V. If voltage is present but heater does not heat, replace heater.

  6. 6

    6. Enter TEST MODE 1 (push test button 1 time): measure CON7 6th Pin to 12th Pin — should be 0V. If not 0V, replace Main PCB.

  7. 7

    7. If all checks pass, explain to customer.

This Error Applies To

LG LHFS28XBS Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LHFS28XBS/02

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