How do I fix error code 26E on a Samsung refrigerators?

1. undefined: After replacing ice maker, plug in unit and check operation 2. undefined: Listen for auger motor sound during ice ejection cycle 3. undefined: Check for ice jamming or mechanical obstruction 4. undefined: Verify ice bucket is seated properly

Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 26E

Q: What does error code 26E mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Ice maker positioning failure Ice maker positioning motor stuck or slipped; Mechanical binding in ejection mechanism; Defective ice maker auger motor

Ice maker positioning failure

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 26E

What This Means

Ice maker positioning motor stuck or slipped; Mechanical binding in ejection mechanism; Defective ice maker auger motor

What actually causes this:

Ice maker motor fails, ice jams mechanism, or bucket misaligned

First Thing to Check

Unplug unit, check ice bucket alignment and remove any ice jams

Parts Involved

Ice Maker AssemblyIce BucketAuger Motor

How to Fix

1
After replacing ice maker, plug in unit and check operation
2
Listen for auger motor sound during ice ejection cycle
3
Check for ice jamming or mechanical obstruction
4
Verify ice bucket is seated properly

This Error Applies To

Samsung RS22HDHPN Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)

Service manual exact match: RS22HDHPNBC/AAService manual exact match: RS22HDHPNWW/AAService manual exact match: RS22HDHPN**Service manual exact match: RS22HDHPNSR/AA

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