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Samsung Refrigerator Error Code F-1-ⓖ

F (freezer compartment) defrost heater part error - separation of defrost heater housing, contact error, disconnection, short circuit, or temperature fuse error; also triggered if defrosting does not finish after heating continuously for more than 70 minutes.

SourceSamsung Refrigerator - Troubleshooting Guide: Self-Diagnosis & Test Mode (RF26VADWPXAA)p. 50-51

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First diagnostic step

Separate MAIN PCB CN70, CN71 from PCB; check resistance between CN70 Brown ↔ CN71 Orange, should be 55 (115V) ohm ± 7%. Check 0 Ohm = heater short, ∞ Ohm = wire/bimetal open.

SourceSamsung Refrigerator - Troubleshooting Guide: Self-Diagnosis & Test Mode (RF26VADWPXAA)p. 50-51

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