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Appliances/Refrigerators/Samsung/RF221NCTAWW/F1

Error code

F1

Meaning

Refrigerator cannot sense the room temperature

Moderate

What to do

Why this happens

Potential causes include separation in sensor housing, contact errors at connectors, disconnection of sensor wires, short circuits within the sensor line, or temperature readings exceeding 149°F or dropping below -58°F.

How to fix it

Reconnect or replace the ambient temperature sensor

SourceSamsung service manual

Other error codes for RF221NCTAWW

F6

Humidity monitoring system is not working

R6

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F3

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R1

Ice maker temperature sensor is not working properly

R7

Ice maker is not able to make or dispense ice

F4

Freezer section is not getting circulation air flow

R3

Refrigerator compressor will not operate or is operating abnormally

F5

Fresh food compartment is not getting enough cold air circulation

R4

Fresh food compartment temperature sensor is malfunctioning

F2

Freezer section temperature sensor is not responding

F7

Freezer defrost heater is not functioning or overheating

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