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Samsung Refrigerators2023–present

Error Code CE1

Compressor failed to start after being commanded to run

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: CE1

What This Means

Short between compressor U, V, and W phase windings; Short among IPM pins (No. 1–26); DC 15V output dropped below 13.5V; Compressor mechanical failure; Refrigerant cycle issue

What actually causes this:

Inverter board failure, compressor winding short, or refrigerant blockage preventing compressor from turning.

First Thing to Check

Wait 10 full minutes after the last compressor operation, then try Forced Run mode to see if the compressor attempts to start.

Parts Involved

Compressor (NF94R9151ATE01 BLDC)Inverter PCBC501 (ZD501)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Wait at least 10 minutes after compressor last ran before testing

  2. 2

    Check soldering status of inverter PCB for shorts

  3. 3

    Verify DC 15V output is 13.5V or higher (C501/ZD501)

  4. 4

    Check compressor winding continuity

  5. 5

    Run Forced Operation to attempt start

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF29CB9900 Series Refrigerators (2023) (2023–present)

Service manual exact match: RF29C*Service manual exact match: RF23C*Service manual exact match: RF29CB9900QKAAService manual exact match: RF23CB9900QKAAService manual exact match: RF23CB99008MACService manual exact match: RF**CB9900*

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