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Samsung Refrigerator Error Code 25E

FF-DEF Error - fresh food compartment defrost heater housing separation, contact error, disconnection, short circuit, or temperature fuse error; defrosting does not finish after heating continuously for more than 80 minutes.

SourceSamsung French Door Refrigerator - Service Manual: RF31FM/RF24FS Seriesp. 71

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After separating MAIN PCB CN70 wire, measure resistance between CN70 White and CN70 Gray; shall be 120(440) ohm ±7%. 0 ohm = heater short, infinity = wire/bimetal open.

SourceSamsung French Door Refrigerator - Service Manual: RF31FM/RF24FS Seriesp. 71

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