Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code 1

Fridge room temperature sensor is malfunctioning

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 1

What This Means

Sensor housing dislodged from mount; Wire cut or broken connection; Wire short circuit; Sensor temperature reading outside -50 to +65°C range

What actually causes this:

Temperature sensor wire broke, pulled loose, or got shorted internally

First Thing to Check

Inspect sensor wire for cuts or damage near door hinges

Parts Involved

Room Temperature SensorConnector CN30 or CN31

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage between MAIN PCB CN30/CN31 #5 and #6 should be 4.5V to 1.0V

  2. 2

    Measure sensor resistance between CN30/CN31 #5 and #6 - 0Ω indicates short, ∞Ω indicates open

  3. 3

    Verify connector contact is clean and seated

  4. 4

    Check for bent pins in connector

This Error Applies To

Samsung RR39M73 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: RR39M71Service manual exact match: RZ32M7Service manual exact match: RR39M70Service manual exact match: RZ32RService manual exact match: RR39M72Service manual exact match: RZ32T7Service manual exact match: RR39M73Service manual exact match: RR39T7+1 more

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