How do I fix error code R-FAN ERROR on a Samsung refrigerators?

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Samsung Refrigerators2021–present

Error Code R-FAN ERROR

Refrigerator compartment fan motor is not spinning or not generating feedback signal

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 7 deg C LED Lamp blinking

What This Means

Defective R-Fan BLDC motor; Contact error at refrigerator fan motor connector; Defective motor wire or slipped wire; Fan blade blocked or seized

What actually causes this:

R-Fan motor failure, blocked blade, or loose connector

First Thing to Check

Measure DC voltage at CN710 #10 and #11 during forced operation

Parts Involved

R-Fan BLDC Motor Circuit type C160N Phi160 1.32W DC12VCN710 connectorMAIN PCB

How to Fix

1
Run Forced Operation mode
2
Measure voltage between MAIN PCB CN710 pin 10 and pin 11 for standard models - should be DC 7 to 12V
3
For RT16A rotary model: measure CN710 #10 and #9
4
If approximately DC 2V is read, fan is not rotating
5
Check motor wire connections and connector seating

This Error Applies To

Samsung RT Series Refrigerators (2021) (2021–present)

Service manual exact match: RT16A6195**Service manual exact match: RT48A668***Service manual exact match: RT48A6004**Service manual exact match: RT16A610***Service manual exact match: RT16AService manual exact match: RT48A*Service manual exact match: RT48A683F**Service manual exact match: RT16A619***+2 more