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Error code

44Er

Meaning

The inverter board controlling the compressor cannot talk to the main board

Moderate

What to do

Why this happens

The issue may be due to a loose or damaged communication cable between the Main PCB and Inverter PCB, a Defective Main, or a Defective Inverter.

How to fix it

This one needs a professional technician to diagnose and replace the inverter or main PCB.

SourceSamsung service manual

Other error codes for DRF36C500SR

ICE-PIPE-HEATER-BITES

Heater on the Ice Bites water line has failed

46Er

Internal I/O expander chip on main board has a communication fault

6C

External temperature sensor is unplugged or has failed

4C

Freezer temperature sensor is disconnected or out of range

21C

Freezer evaporator fan is not running when it should be

5C

Freezer defrost sensor is disconnected or reading out of range

23C

Condenser fan motor in the machine compartment is not running

F-DEF

Freezer defrost heater or safety cutout has failed or wiring is open

2C

Fridge temperature sensor is disconnected or out of range

DAMPER-HEATER-ERR

The heater that prevents the air damper from freezing shut has failed

13C

Humidity sensor is disconnected or out of range

pc-Er

Display board and main control board cannot communicate

R-TEMP-HIGH

Refrigerator compartment temperature has risen to an unsafe level

COMP-ABNORMAL-CURRENT

Compressor is drawing abnormal current

IPM-TEMP

Compressor drive electronics have overheated and shut down

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