What does error code F-1-ø mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Compressor room fan is not working or not reporting rotation Fan motor failure; Feedback signal line contact error; Motor wire separation; Motor itself defective

How do I fix error code F-1-ø on a Samsung refrigerators?

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Samsung Refrigerators2009–present

Error Code F-1-ø

Compressor room fan is not working or not reporting rotation

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: F-1-ø

What This Means

Fan motor failure; Feedback signal line contact error; Motor wire separation; Motor itself defective

What actually causes this:

Fan motor failed or bearings are locked

First Thing to Check

Check if there's warm air flowing from compressor area when unit is running

Parts Involved

C-FAN Motor (BLDC DC12V DRCP5030LA)

How to Fix

1
1. Check if compressor is ON
2
2. Measure fan motor voltage at CN76-#4(Orange)
3
3. Verify motor voltage is DC 7~12V between REG1 and CN76-#4(Orange)
4
4. Check for pulse signal feedback during motor operation
5
5. Verify external temperature is above 66.2°F(19°C)

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF195AC Series Refrigerators (2009) (2009–present)

Service manual exact match: RF195ACService manual exact match: RF20HFENBService manual exact match: RF197ACService manual exact match: RF18HFENBService manual exact match: RF215ACService manual exact match: RF217AC