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

1. undefined: Measure voltage between CN32-12 and CN32-13; should be DC 7~12V during operation 2. undefined: Check CN32-11 pulse signal; expect ~2~3V with multimeter during rotation 3. undefined: If voltage present but no rotation, replace condenser fan motor 4. undefined: If no voltage, check Main PCB

Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code C_FAN_ERROR

Q: What does error code C_FAN_ERROR mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Condenser (compressor area) cooling fan is not working Condenser fan motor failure; Bad wiring at CN32-12/13; Debris or ice blocking fan blade; Main PCB drive circuit failure; Rotation pulse feedback absent at CN32-11

Condenser (compressor area) cooling fan is not working

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: F LED blinks

What This Means

Condenser fan motor failure; Bad wiring at CN32-12/13; Debris or ice blocking fan blade; Main PCB drive circuit failure; Rotation pulse feedback absent at CN32-11

What actually causes this:

The fan that cools the condenser coil and compressor has failed, which will cause the compressor to overheat and the whole unit to stop cooling.

First Thing to Check

Check behind the lower kick panel for lint, pet hair, or debris blocking the condenser fan blade.

Parts Involved

Condenser BLDC fan motorMAIN PCB connector CN32

How to Fix

1
Measure voltage between CN32-12 and CN32-13; should be DC 7~12V during operation
2
Check CN32-11 pulse signal; expect ~2~3V with multimeter during rotation
3
If voltage present but no rotation, replace condenser fan motor
4
If no voltage, check Main PCB

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF23M80 Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: RF23M80*0**Service manual exact match: RF23M8090SR/AAService manual exact match: RF23M8070SR/AAService manual exact match: RF23M8070SG/AAService manual exact match: RF23M8090SG/SAService manual exact match: RF23M8080SR/EE