How do I fix error code R-1-5 on a Samsung refrigerators?

1. undefined: 1. Press the Ice Maker Test switch to check if Ice Maker rotates 2. undefined: 2. Check if water is supplied after passing the required time period 3. undefined: 3. Check MICOM IC10 #44 voltage: Ready = 5V, Rotation = 0V, Half Rotation = 5V, Return = 0V, Ready = 5V 4. undefined: 4. Check Test Switch voltage: CN90-#5 (Gray) should be DC 0V when pressed, DC 5V when ready 5. undefined: 5. If Ice Maker does not rotate, check wiring connections, then replace Ice Maker Kit, then replace Main PCB

Samsung Refrigerators2009–present

Error Code R-1-5

Q: What does error code R-1-5 mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

The ice maker is not making ice properly Ice maker has harvested more than 3 times with level error; Ice maker mechanical failure; Wiring connection issue; Main PCB failure

The ice maker is not making ice properly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: R-1-5 (LED blink pattern)

What This Means

Ice maker has harvested more than 3 times with level error; Ice maker mechanical failure; Wiring connection issue; Main PCB failure

What actually causes this:

The ice maker mechanism is jammed or the water valve is not filling it correctly

First Thing to Check

Check if the ice bin is overfull or if ice cubes are stuck together — clear any jams

Parts Involved

Ice Maker KitWater ValveMain PCB

How to Fix

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1. Press the Ice Maker Test switch to check if Ice Maker rotates
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2. Check if water is supplied after passing the required time period
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3. Check MICOM IC10 #44 voltage: Ready = 5V, Rotation = 0V, Half Rotation = 5V, Return = 0V, Ready = 5V
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4. Check Test Switch voltage: CN90-#5 (Gray) should be DC 0V when pressed, DC 5V when ready
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5. If Ice Maker does not rotate, check wiring connections, then replace Ice Maker Kit, then replace Main PCB

This Error Applies To

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

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