Error Code -23°C LED LAMP
Refrigerator freezer not defrosting properly
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: -23°C indicator LED lamp
What This Means
Defrost heater contact lost; Poor contact in heater circuit; Heater wire short circuit; Heater wire broken circuit; Temperature fuse faulty
What actually causes this:
Broken connection or failed heating element prevents automatic defrost cycle
First Thing to Check
Listen and feel for warmth during defrost cycle to confirm heater activation
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Remove MAIN PCB CN70 and CN77 connectors
- 2
2. Read continuity between BROWN and ORANGE wires
- 3
3. If 0 Ohm, check heater short circuit
- 4
4. If infinite Ohm, check wire/thermal fuse/bimetal for open circuit
- 5
5. If defrosting time over 120 minutes without operation, indicates poor condition
This Error Applies To
Samsung RB12A3006 Series Refrigerators
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