Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 40

Ice maker compartment fan is not running

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 40

What This Means

Fan motor not receiving power; Fan motor connector disconnected; Fan motor failed or stalled; Inverter/motor controller malfunction; Wiring harness damage

What actually causes this:

The ice maker fan motor power wire came loose, or the motor burned out

First Thing to Check

Check the ice maker area for fan operation

Parts Involved

Ice maker fan motorMain PCBInverter PCBWiring harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check MAIN PCB CN76-2 to CN76-1 voltage — normal range: 7V to 12V

  2. 2

    2. Reconnect fan motor connector if loose

  3. 3

    3. Check fan motor resistance and continuity

  4. 4

    4. Verify inverter PCB output voltage

  5. 5

    5. Replace fan motor if defective

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22NP Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF22NPService manual exact match: RF28NH

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