Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 53E

Fridge compressor rotor position could not be detected due to abnormal current

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 53E

What This Means

Compressor wire connection incorrect or loose; Inverter PCB solder defect or short; Compressor or cycle issue

What actually causes this:

Phase wire connected incorrectly or inverter PCB solder defect causing abnormal current readings.

First Thing to Check

Verify the three compressor phase wires are seated in the correct order at the R Room inverter connector.

Parts Involved

R Room inverter PCB (LC4)Fridge compressor (MSV)CN101 connector

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check compressor wire connections at R Room inverter PCB CN101

  2. 2

    Inspect PCB soldering for shorts

  3. 3

    Check compressor and refrigeration cycle

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF32FM Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)

Service manual exact match: RF32FM**Service manual exact match: RF32FMQDBSR/AA

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