Error Code 12
Compressor motor physically stuck or binding
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 84
What This Means
Compressor rotor binding or seizure; Bearing damage or degradation; Internal mechanical parts rubbing; Liquid slugging (refrigerant in cylinder); Rotor rubbing on stator
What actually causes this:
Internal compressor bearing worn out or parts seized
First Thing to Check
Try to manually rotate the compressor shaft
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Attempt to rotate compressor shaft by hand
- 2
Check for abnormal mechanical noise or grinding
- 3
Listen for resistance during rotation
- 4
Verify cycle tubing for restrictions
- 5
Check oil level and condition
This Error Applies To
Samsung RR39M73 Series Refrigerators
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