LG Refrigerators

Error Code F dH

Defrost Heater Abnormal — Defrost heater or thermal fuse short circuit or unplugged connector. Indicated 4 hours after trouble occurs.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: F dH

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check door gasket for damage; replace door gasket if damaged.

  2. 2

    Measure Fuse-M resistance: should be 0 ohm (continuity). If open, replace Fuse-M.

  3. 3

    Measure Defrost Heater resistance at heater terminals: normal range is 48~54 ohm. If open or shorted, replace heater.

  4. 4

    Measure Defrost Sensor resistance: should be approximately 22k ohm at room temperature. If open or grossly out of range, replace sensor.

  5. 5

    Enter Test Mode 2 (push test button 2 times) and measure voltage at CON9 pins 7~13: expected 112V~116V. If voltage is absent, replace Main PCB.

  6. 6

    Enter Test Mode 1 (push test button 1 time) and measure voltage at CON9 pins 7~13: expected 0V. If not 0V, replace Main PCB.

  7. 7

    If all parts test good and voltage is correct, explain to customer (possible intermittent door seal issue).

This Error Applies To

LG LRSOC2306 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LRSOC2306SService manual exact match: LRSOC2306VService manual exact match: LRSOC2306BService manual exact match: LRSOC2306W

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