Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code R

Refrigerator temperature sensor is broken or disconnected

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: R LED blinks

What This Means

Sensor wire disconnected from CN20; Sensor resistance out of range; Bad thermistor

What actually causes this:

Loose wire connection or failed temperature sensor

First Thing to Check

Unplug refrigerator and check if CN20 connector is fully seated

Parts Involved

Thermistor 502AT (Refrigerator Sensor)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Measure voltage at MAIN PCB CN20-9 to CN20-11

  2. 2

    2. Voltage should be between 4.5V and 1.0V

  3. 3

    3. Check connector seating and wire integrity

  4. 4

    4. Verify thermistor model 502AT

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22R7351 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)

Service manual exact match: RF22R7351AAService manual exact match: RF22R7351AZService manual exact match: RF22R7351EFService manual exact match: RF22R7351EU

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