Error Code ICE-MAKER-FUNC-BITES
Ice Bites maker has failed to harvest ice three times in a row
Moderate
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Also displayed as: Ice Maker Function Error (Ice Bites)
What This Means
Ice Bites ice maker motor failure; Ice Bites mechanism jammed; Freezer temperature too warm; Ice pipe heater not keeping water line clear
What actually causes this:
The nugget ice maker could not complete a harvest after three tries, indicating a jammed or failed mechanism.
First Thing to Check
Reset the Ice Bites ice maker and watch for any mechanical sounds or error.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check freezer temperature (should be at or below dropping temperature; default -15°C for Ice Bites)
- 2
Check Ice Bites ice maker sensor
- 3
Reset ice maker and observe operation
- 4
Replace Ice Bites ice maker assembly if failures persist
This Error Applies To
Samsung DRF36C Series Refrigerators (2022) (2022–present)
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