Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code FF

Freezer cooling fan not working

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: FF LED blinks

What This Means

Fan connector loose; Fan motor voltage out of range 7V-12V; Motor winding failure or locked rotor

What actually causes this:

Fan motor burned out or ice blocking fan blades

First Thing to Check

Listen for fan running when compressor operates

Parts Involved

Freezer Fan Motor (BLDC)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check MAIN PCB CN20-16 to CN20-18 voltage 7V~12V

  2. 2

    Listen for fan noise during cooling

  3. 3

    Check for ice blockage at fan

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: RF28R7201AAService manual exact match: RF28R7201SA

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