Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code F

Freezer temperature sensor not working

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: F LED blinks

What This Means

Sensor connector loose or disconnected; Sensor resistance out of range 4.5V-1.0V; Defective thermistor 502AT

What actually causes this:

Thermistor sensor went bad or wiring came loose from vibration

First Thing to Check

Check if sensor wire is plugged firmly into the main circuit board below the freezer

Parts Involved

Freezer Temperature Sensor (502AT)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check MAIN PCB CN20-10 to CN20-12 voltage range 4.5V~1.0V

  2. 2

    Verify sensor connection at freezer location

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF28R7201 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28R7201AAService manual exact match: RF28R7201SA

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