Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code R FAN ERROR

Fresh food section is not getting cold air circulation

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: R FAN ERROR

What This Means

Voltage between CN30-8 and CN30-9 not within 7V-12V range; Fan motor mechanical failure or blockage; Bad wiring connection or loose connector; Pulse signal not reaching MICOM from fan rotation; MICOM ground connection problem

What actually causes this:

Fan blade clogged with ice or bearing frozen from internal water accumulation

First Thing to Check

Check if refrigerator fan blade can rotate manually without jamming

Parts Involved

Refrigerator BLDC Fan MotorConnector CN30Main PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check if compressor is running

  2. 2

    2. Measure voltage between CN30-8 and CN30-9 (should be 7V-12V DC)

  3. 3

    3. Verify pulse signal (CN30-7) alternates between 0V and 2-3V

  4. 4

    4. Check door switch connection at CN76

  5. 5

    5. Verify MICOM pin #58 receives proper door signal

  6. 6

    6. Inspect fan for ice or debris blocking rotation

This Error Applies To

Samsung DRF36C100SR Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: DRF36C100SR

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