Error Code 8
The ice maker temperature sensor isn't working
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 8
What This Means
Sensor housing separation; Sensor contact failure; Defective wire connection; Short circuit in sensor circuit
What actually causes this:
The ice maker sensor wire disconnected or the sensor failed
First Thing to Check
Check if ice is being made — if not, the sensor may have failed
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check ice maker sensor housing
- 2
2. Check wire connections
- 3
3. Measure sensor resistance
- 4
4. Replace if defective
This Error Applies To
Samsung DRZ18980R Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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