Error Code R7
Ice maker is not able to make or dispense ice
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: R7 LED blink
What This Means
Ice maker fails to operate after 3 or more attempts; Ice maker motor failure; Ice maker water valve malfunction; Ice maker sensor error; Ice bucket full condition uncleared
What actually causes this:
Usually caused by water line blockage from mineral buildup or ice maker motor jamming
First Thing to Check
Check if the ice bucket is full and if water line is frozen or blocked
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Verify ice bucket is not actually full
- 2
Check ice maker water supply line for blockage
- 3
Listen for motor operation when in manual operation mode
- 4
Verify power reaches ice maker connector
- 5
Test ice maker in manual operation mode (see test mode instructions)
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF221NCTAS Series Refrigerators (2012) (2012–present)
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