Error Code 25E
Refrigerator defrost heating system malfunction
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 25 E
What This Means
Connector Slipped-Out or Open-Contact; Wire Cut or Short-Circuited; Defective Thermistor; Heater keeps heating beyond 80 minute limit
What actually causes this:
The fridge defrost heater circuit failed or is stuck in the on position.
First Thing to Check
Check the defrost heater for continuity across both wire terminals.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Separate MAIN PCB CN70 wire from PCB
- 2
Read resistance between CN70 White and Black connectors
- 3
If 0 Ohm: heater is shorted
- 4
If infinite Ohm: wire or thermal fuse is open
- 5
Check defrost sensor voltage during cycle
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Ice maker position sensor out of sync
Refrigerator compartment warming up abnormally
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Compressor motor won't start
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Freezer compartment fan motor not responding
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