Error Code F5
Fresh food compartment is not getting enough cold air circulation
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: F5 LED blink
What This Means
Fan motor feedback signal line contact error; Fan motor wiring separation or break; Fan motor mechanical failure; Motor bearing failure; Fan blade obstruction
What actually causes this:
Motor gets stuck from ice buildup or the motor windings burn out from extended operation
First Thing to Check
Check if there is ice in front of the fresh food damper or if the motor is making a grinding noise
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Measure voltage between MAIN PCB CN76-5 (Sky-blue) and CN76-1 (Gray)
- 2
Voltage should be between 7V and 12V during operation
- 3
Listen for fan motor operation
- 4
Inspect fan area for ice or obstruction
- 5
Verify motor connector is properly seated
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF221NCTAS Series Refrigerators (2012) (2012–present)
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