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Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code FF-FAN

Fridge cooling fan not running

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LED blinks

What This Means

Fan motor wiring disconnected; Fan motor failure; Connector CN20 pin 15-17 open or shorted; Fan blade stuck or damaged

What actually causes this:

Fan motor cable disconnected or motor failure

First Thing to Check

Check for ice blocking fan or loose connector

Parts Involved

Motor BLDC (REF) DC12V, 1.92W / 3612JL-04W-S49-G51

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check voltage at MAIN PCB CN20-15 to CN20-17

  2. 2

    2. Expected voltage range: 7V to 12V

  3. 3

    3. Verify fan spins freely without obstruction

  4. 4

    4. Listen for fan motor operation

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF24R7201 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)

Service manual exact match: RF24R7201AAService manual exact match: RF24R7201EGService manual exact match: RF24R7201SAService manual exact match: RF24R7201EOService manual exact match: RF24R7201APService manual exact match: RF24R7201EUService manual exact match: RF24R7201EFService manual exact match: RF24R7201FA

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