Samsung Refrigerators2023–present

Error Code CE2

Compressor power module detected an internal fault

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: CE2

What This Means

Short among IPM pins; IPM overtemperature; Drive voltage issue; Compressor or cycle fault

What actually causes this:

IPM module on inverter board has failed, often due to a compressor winding short or sustained overtemperature.

First Thing to Check

Check that the inverter PCB heat-sink is firmly attached and that the machine compartment fan is running.

Parts Involved

Inverter PCBIPM moduleCompressor

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check soldering status of inverter PCB for part shorts

  2. 2

    Check DC 15V output level

  3. 3

    Inspect heat-sink assembly on IPM

  4. 4

    Check compressor winding resistance

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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