Error Code FRIDGE_ICE_DUCT_HEATER_ERROR
Ice dispenser chute heater in fridge section is broken
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Both LEDs blink
What This Means
Ice duct heater open or shorted; Disconnected connector at CN75; Wiring damage; Bimetal protector tripped open
What actually causes this:
The heater that keeps the ice chute from freezing has burned out, which can cause ice to clog in the chute.
First Thing to Check
Reseat the CN75 connector on the main board.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Disconnect CN75 from PCB
- 2
Measure resistance between CN75-2 and CN75-5; expected 63 ohm ±7% (115V) or 230 ohm ±7% (230V)
- 3
0Ω = short; ∞Ω = open
- 4
Check bimetal protector continuity
- 5
Reseat CN75 if resistance is normal
Other Error Codes for RF23M8070SR
Compressor drive circuit detected an abnormal current condition
Inverter cannot detect the compressor rotor position to spin it
Ice maker temperature sensor is faulty or disconnected
Condenser (compressor area) cooling fan is not working
Compressor motor is mechanically jammed or not spinning at proper speed
Refrigerator compartment temperature is currently too warm
Compressor failed to start up properly
Compressor is receiving too high a voltage