Error Code 29
FlexZone defrost heater is broken or stuck
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: CV-Defrost Error
What This Means
CV defrost heater disconnected or failed; Heater housing separated; Contact error or disconnection; Wire short circuit or open circuit; Temperature fuse failure; Defrost not completing within 120 minutes
What actually causes this:
Defrost heater element failure or thermal fuse malfunction
First Thing to Check
Check defrost heating area for abnormal heat
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Verify defrost heater power supply connection
- 2
Check for visible damage to heater element
- 3
Monitor defrost cycle duration
- 4
Ensure defrost termination sensor is working
This Error Applies To
Samsung BRF425200A Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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