Error Code F-FAN ERROR
The freezer fan motor isn't spinning
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: Fridge 1 C LED blinking
What This Means
Defective fan motor; Contact problem at MAIN PCB connector terminal CN76 pins 6, 9, 10; Contact problem at freezer fan motor connector; Defective motor wire; Feed back signal wire contact defect
What actually causes this:
The fan motor that circulates cold air in the freezer failed or the motor wire came loose
First Thing to Check
Listen for the freezer fan running when the compressor cycles on
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Run Forced Operation mode to verify compressor runs
- 2
2. Check if DC 7-12V is present between MAIN PCB GND and CN76 #9
- 3
3. Verify DC 7-12V between GND and CN76 #9, and lower than DC 2V between GND and CN76 #6
- 4
4. If voltages are correct but fan does not run, replace fan motor
- 5
5. If voltages are incorrect, replace MAIN PCB
This Error Applies To
Samsung RB10FSR4ESR Series Refrigerators
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