Error Code 11
Compressor drawing too much electrical current
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 83
What This Means
Compressor motor winding short; Inverter PCB solder defect; Short circuit in compressor connections; Compressor rotor mechanical binding; Current sensing circuit malfunction
What actually causes this:
Compressor motor winding shorted or rotor stuck
First Thing to Check
Try rotating compressor shaft manually to check for seizure
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check compressor wire connections for looseness
- 2
Inspect inverter PCB soldering for defects
- 3
Look for short circuits in motor lead connections
- 4
Verify compressor rotor spins freely
- 5
Check current sense circuit in inverter
This Error Applies To
Samsung RR39M73 Series Refrigerators
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