What does error code FREEZER_ICE_PIPE_HEATER_BITES mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Ice bites maker water fill tube heater is open or shorted Heater element open or shorted; Wiring disconnection at CN20 pins 21/23

How do I fix error code FREEZER_ICE_PIPE_HEATER_BITES on a Samsung refrigerators?

1. undefined: Disconnect MAIN PCB CN20 connector 2. undefined: Measure resistance at CN20 pins 21 ↔ 23 3. undefined: Expected: 72 ohm ± 7%

Samsung Refrigerators2023–present

Error Code FREEZER_ICE_PIPE_HEATER_BITES

Ice bites maker water fill tube heater is open or shorted

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: R blinks

What This Means

Heater element open or shorted; Wiring disconnection at CN20 pins 21/23

What actually causes this:

The heater on the ice bites water supply tube has burned out, risking a frozen fill line and no ice production.

First Thing to Check

Disconnect CN20 and measure resistance across pins 21 and 23; expect about 72 ohms.

Parts Involved

Ice Pipe Heater (Ice Bites, DC12V 2.3W)MAIN PCB CN20

How to Fix

1
Disconnect MAIN PCB CN20 connector
2
Measure resistance at CN20 pins 21 ↔ 23
3
Expected: 72 ohm ± 7%

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF23BB89 Series Refrigerators (2023) (2023–present)

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