Error Code F-1-4
Freezer compartment fan motor is not running or not sending feedback
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: F-1-4 (LED blink pattern on panel)
What This Means
Fan motor feedback signal line broken or poor contact; Motor failed; Motor wiring connector separation; Ice or foreign object blocking fan blade
What actually causes this:
Ice formation from a defrost issue or a worn motor — the freezer fan runs constantly when the compressor is on.
First Thing to Check
Listen with the freezer door open (briefly) — you should hear the fan. If silent and compressor is running, the fan has likely failed or is frozen.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Execute manual operation test mode (Energy Saver + Fridge for 8 seconds)
- 2
Verify compressor is ON
- 3
Measure voltage between MAIN PCB REG1 Heater Sink and CN76 #3 (Yellow) — should be DC 7–12V
- 4
Check if DC 7–12V alternates with below 2V at CN76 #3 (Yellow) for pulse pattern
- 5
CN76 #7 (Brown) carries the F-FAN feedback pulse — measure voltage, expect ~2–3V with multimeter due to pulse signal
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF267AERS Series Refrigerators (2009) (2009–present)
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