LG Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code IF E

Icing Fan Error — Ice Compartment BLDC Fan Motor Abnormality

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: IF E

What This Means

No feedback signal from BLDC icing fan for 65+ seconds during operation; Faulty BLDC motor connection; Faulty DRIVE IC or transistor; Fan blade physically obstructed

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Reset the unit and enter Test Mode 1 (press test button 1 time).

  2. 2

    Open freezer door and check for air flow from icing fan. If there is airflow, proceed to step 4.

  3. 3

    If no airflow: rotate fan by hand. If it feels sticky/stiff, replace the fan motor.

  4. 4

    Check fan motor power voltage at CON7 3rd pin to 5th pin. Should be 12V in Test Mode 1. If NOT 12V, replace Main PCB.

  5. 5

    Check fan control signal voltage at CON7 7th pin to 5th pin. Should be between 0V and 5V. If not in range, replace Main PCB.

  6. 6

    Check fan feedback voltage at CON7 18th pin to 5th pin. Should be between 0V and 5V. If not in range, replace fan motor.

  7. 7

    If all voltages are correct and airflow is normal, explain normal operation to customer.

This Error Applies To

LG LMXS28626S Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

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