Error Code 61
Ice dispensing chute heater has an open or short circuit
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Error 61
What This Means
Ice duct heater element failed; Bimetal or thermal fuse open; Wiring open at CN75-2 to CN75-5
What actually causes this:
The heater that prevents ice from clumping in the dispenser chute has failed, which can cause ice jams.
First Thing to Check
Check if ice is clumping or jamming in the dispenser chute — this symptom often accompanies this error.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Disconnect MAIN PCB CN75, measure resistance at CN75-2 to CN75-5: should be 63 ohm (115V) or 230 ohm (230V) ±7%
- 2
0 ohm = heater short; infinite ohm = wire/bimetal open
- 3
Power must be OFF during resistance testing
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF23M85 Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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