Error Code 83E
Compressor motor excessive current draw
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 83 E
What This Means
Compressor motor winding short or mechanical restriction; High system pressure; Low supply voltage
What actually causes this:
Compressor motor winding partially shorted, excessive system pressure, or refrigerant overcharge
First Thing to Check
Check continuity of compressor motor windings between U, V, W terminals
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check compressor motor winding continuity between U, V, W
- 2
Check PCB bottom side solder joint R1 for cold solder
- 3
Check compressor head pressure is within spec
- 4
Check system refrigerant charge level
This Error Applies To
Samsung RH25H5613S Series Refrigerators
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