Error Code IPM Shut Down
The compressor inverter module has overheated and shut down
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: IPM Shut Down (Inverter LED)
What This Means
Machine compartment blocked — inadequate ventilation; Condenser fan not operating (related to 23C error); IPM heat sink not properly attached; High ambient temperature
What actually causes this:
The back of the refrigerator is too close to the wall, the condenser fan is not working, or the machine compartment is dusty and blocking airflow.
First Thing to Check
Pull the refrigerator away from the wall and check that the condenser fan at the back bottom is spinning.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check machine compartment for blockage or inadequate clearance
- 2
Verify condenser fan is operating (check for 23C error)
- 3
Inspect IPM heat sink attachment
- 4
Check ambient temperature around refrigerator
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF59A7670 Series Refrigerators (2022) (2022–present)
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The main control board and display panel board have lost communication
Fridge compartment temperature sensor is faulty or disconnected
Machine compartment condenser fan has stopped working
Internal I/O chip on the main board has stopped communicating
External ambient temperature sensor is faulty or disconnected
Freezer defrost heater or related safety component has failed
Main board has lost communication with the Wi-Fi module