Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code CMC

Compressor motor is stuck and cannot turn

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: CMC LED blinks

What This Means

Compressor mechanical failure; Compressor oil congealed; Internal parts seized

What actually causes this:

Compressor mechanical failure or lubricant congealed

First Thing to Check

Try powering off for 30 minutes and powering back on

Parts Involved

Compressor Assembly

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Stop immediate operation to prevent damage

  2. 2

    2. Check if compressor is cold or hot

  3. 3

    3. Verify compressor wire connections

  4. 4

    4. Attempt power cycle after 30 minutes cool down

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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