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Appliances/Refrigerators/Samsung/RF22K938AA/5C

Error code

5C

Meaning

Fridge defrost sensor is not working

Moderate

What to do

Why this happens

Causes may include sensor housing separation, incomplete contact, an open-circuited wire, short-circuiting, or abnormal temperature readings.

How to fix it

Reconnect sensor or replace fridge defrost sensor

SourceSamsung service manual

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