Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 46Er

I/O expander module is not communicating

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 46Er displayed on panel

What This Means

I/O expander communication cable disconnected; I/O expander module defect; Main PCB defect

What actually causes this:

Control board I/O component failed

First Thing to Check

Check if any buttons on display respond

Parts Involved

Main PCBI/O Expander module

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check I/O expander communication connectors

  2. 2

    2. Verify cable connections

  3. 3

    3. Check for wire damage

  4. 4

    4. Replace Main PCB (preferred solution)

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF23HCED Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)

Service manual exact match: RF23HCEDTSRService manual exact match: RF23HCEDBSRService manual exact match: RF23HCEDBBCService manual exact match: RF23HCEDBWW

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