Error Code

The freezer ice pipe heater isn't warming up

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LED blinks in self-diagnostic checklist position 28

What This Means

Ice pipe heater shorted (0Ω reading); Ice pipe heater wire open circuit (∞Ω reading); Bimetal protector defective; Harness damaged or disconnected

What actually causes this:

The heater element failed or its wire came loose

First Thing to Check

Check if ice clogs the dispenser pipe or if ice doesn't flow properly

Parts Involved

Freezer Ice Pipe HeaterBimetal ProtectorWire Harness CN90

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Unplug refrigerator and wait 5 minutes

  2. 2

    2. Disconnect MAIN PCB CN90 wire from PCB

  3. 3

    3. Measure resistance between CN90 pins 1 and 5 (power OFF)

  4. 4

    4. Should read 63Ω ± 7% (115V) or 230Ω ± 7% (230V)

  5. 5

    5. If 0Ω: short circuit; if ∞Ω: open circuit

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