Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 31

FlexZone fan is not spinning or feedback signal is lost

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: CV-Fan Error

What This Means

Fan motor bearing failure; Feedback signal wire disconnected; Fan motor wire slipped from connector; Fan blade obstruction; Motor coil failure

What actually causes this:

Fan motor failure or wiring disconnection

First Thing to Check

Check if fan motor runs during FlexZone operation

Parts Involved

FreshZone+ BLDC Fan MotorControl Board ConnectorFan Housing

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Listen for FreshZone+ fan operation

  2. 2

    Check feedback signal wire connection

  3. 3

    Inspect fan blade for blockages

  4. 4

    Verify motor power supply to fan

  5. 5

    Check connector seating at control board

This Error Applies To

Samsung BRF425200A Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: BRF425200AP/AAService manual exact match: DRF427500AP/DAService manual exact match: DRF429900AP/DAService manual exact match: DRF425300AP/DA

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