Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 1C

Freezer temperature sensor is not working

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 1C

What This Means

Sensor housing separation; Incomplete contact at sensor; Open-circuited wire; Short-circuit in sensor circuit; Temperature exceeding +50°C or below -50°C

What actually causes this:

Loose sensor connection or damaged thermistor

First Thing to Check

Check if sensor connector is fully inserted on Main PCB

Parts Involved

Freezer Temperature Sensor (Thermistor F-Sensor)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check sensor housing attachment

  2. 2

    Verify Main PCB CN30 pins 1 and 3 voltage

  3. 3

    Measure resistance at sensor check point #2

  4. 4

    Verify voltage is within 4.5V~1.0V range

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF28K9070A Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28K9070AAService manual exact match: RF22K938AA

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