Error Code 22
Fridge cooling fan motor is not spinning or sending feedback
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: LED 22 blink
What This Means
Fan motor feedback signal wire contact defect; Motor wire slipped out or disconnected; Fan motor mechanically restricted; Defective fan motor
What actually causes this:
The fridge compartment fan has stopped working — possibly iced up or the motor has failed.
First Thing to Check
Start forced operation and check if the fan runs; feel for airflow at the fridge vent.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Access self-diagnostic mode
- 2
Measure voltage at Case Connector CN3 pin #3 to pin #4 — should be between 7V and 12V during fan operation
- 3
Start forced operation to run the fan
- 4
Check pulse signal input at CN3 pin #5 while fan spins
This Error Applies To
Samsung RS27FDBTNS Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)
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