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Samsung Refrigerator Error Code F-1 (F-DEF Error)

Freezer compartment defrost part error - separation of defrost heater housing, contact error, disconnection, short circuit, temperature fuse error, or defrosting does not finish after 70 minutes of continuous heating.

SourceSamsung Refrigerator - Service Manual: RF265AB/RF266AB Seriesp. 45

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First diagnostic step

After separating MAIN PCB CN70,CN71 from PCB, check resistance between CN70 Brown and CN71 Orange; should be 102(220) ohm ±7%. Check 0 Ohm = heater short, ∞ Ohm = wire/bimetal open.

SourceSamsung Refrigerator - Service Manual: RF265AB/RF266AB Seriesp. 45

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