Samsung Refrigerators2010–present
Error Code RF
Fridge cooling fan malfunction
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: RF LED blinks
What This Means
Fan connector loose; Fan motor voltage out of range 7V-12V; Motor winding failure
What actually causes this:
Fan motor failure or mechanical jam
First Thing to Check
Check if fan spins freely and runs when power on
Parts Involved
Refrigerator Fan Motor (BLDC)
How to Fix
- 1
Check MAIN PCB CN20-15 to CN20-17 voltage 7V~12V
- 2
Check if fan runs during cooling cycle
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF28R7201 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)
Service manual exact match: RF28R7201AAService manual exact match: RF28R7201SA
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