Samsung Refrigerators2012–present

Error Code R1

Ice maker temperature sensor is not working properly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: R1 LED blink

What This Means

Sensor housing separation; Contact error at connector; Disconnected sensor wiring; Short circuit in sensor line; Temperature reading above 149°F or below -58°F

What actually causes this:

Most commonly caused by moisture damage to the sensor connector or a broken sensor wire near the ice maker

First Thing to Check

Unplug the refrigerator and visually inspect the ice maker sensor and its connector for damage or moisture

Parts Involved

Ice Maker Temperature SensorMAIN PCB CN90 connector

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Measure voltage between MAIN PCB CN90 #8 and #9

  2. 2

    Voltage should be between 4.5V and 1.0V

  3. 3

    Check for physical separation of sensor housing

  4. 4

    Inspect connector for debris or damage

  5. 5

    Verify continuity of sensor wiring

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF221NCTAS Series Refrigerators (2012) (2012–present)

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