Samsung Refrigerator Error Code F5

F5Samsung Refrigerator

What this code means

Freezer Compartment defrosting heater error - wire cut, short-circuit, contact failure, missing sensor housing, or defective temperature fuse/bi-metal. Possible causes: Wire cut or short-circuit; Contact failure; Missing sensor housing; Defective temperature fuse/bi-metal; Temperature reading > 150°F or < -58°F

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