Error Code 6
Ambient room temperature sensor has failed
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Error 6
What This Means
Ambient/humidity sensor module failed; Connector CN34-5 or CN34-7 loose; Wiring damage to sensor module; Moisture intrusion in sensor
What actually causes this:
The sensor that reads the room temperature around the refrigerator has failed, which can affect how aggressively the fridge cools.
First Thing to Check
Locate the humidity/ambient sensor inside the refrigerator and check that its connector is fully seated.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check voltage at MAIN PCB CN34-5 to CN34-7: should be between 1.0V and 4.5V
- 2
Check MICOM IC01 pin #12 voltage (R348 on PCB)
- 3
Inspect sensor connector seating at CN34
Other Error Codes for RF23M8590SG
Humidity sensor in the fridge compartment has failed
Ice bucket compartment heater has an open or short circuit
Mid drawer damper heater has an open or short circuit
Auto-fill water tank has detected an overflow
Refrigerator defrost sensor has failed or disconnected
Freezer defrost sensor has failed or lost connection
Freezer temperature sensor has failed or lost connection
Refrigerator compartment temperature sensor has failed or disconnected