Samsung Refrigerators2009–present

Error Code F-1-2

The freezer temperature sensor is not reading properly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: F-1-2 (LED blink pattern)

What This Means

Freezer sensor housing separated; Sensor connector contact error; Sensor wire disconnection; Sensor short circuit; Sensing temperature above 149°F or below -58°F

What actually causes this:

The freezer temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor failed

First Thing to Check

Check if the freezer feels unusually warm or cold — if so, the sensor may be failing

Parts Involved

F Temperature SensorMain PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check if Main PCB Connector CN30 is inserted correctly

  2. 2

    2. Check if F Sensor unit is normal by measuring resistance at CN30 #5 to #8 — compare with temperature table

  3. 3

    3. Measure voltage between Main PCB Connector CN30-#5 (Yellow) and REG1 Heat Sink — should be between 0.6V and 4.6V

  4. 4

    4. Check input voltage of IC10 MICOM #57 — should match CN30-#5 voltage

  5. 5

    5. If all normal, recheck bad contact of connector

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

Need more help with your Samsung refrigerators?