Error Code 61C
Ice duct heater not working properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 61C
What This Means
Connector slipped out; Open contact in circuit; Wire cut or damaged; Short-circuit in heater; Defective thermistor
What actually causes this:
Heater wire loose or heater element failed
First Thing to Check
Check if ice duct heater connector is properly attached
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Remove MAIN PCB CN52 and CN79 connectors
- 2
Check continuity between CN52 #5 and CN79 #3
- 3
If 0 Ohm, check for short-circuit
- 4
If ∞ Ohm, check for open-circuit or loose connection
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF28K9070A Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)
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