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Samsung Refrigerator Error Code FRIDGE-DEFROST-FUNCTION ERROR

Fridge defrost heater failure; defrost does not finish though heating continuously for more than 80 minutes, caused by heater housing separation, contact error, disconnection, short circuit, or temperature fuse error.

SourceSamsung Refrigerator - Service Manual: Bottom Mount Freezer (RF4287/RF4289HA)p. 63

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After separating MAIN PCB CN70 wire, measure resistance between Black and CN72 Gray; shall be 63(230) ohm ±7%. 0 ohm = heater short, infinity = wire/bimetal open.

SourceSamsung Refrigerator - Service Manual: Bottom Mount Freezer (RF4287/RF4289HA)p. 63

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