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

Fresh food compartment defrost part error - defrost heater housing separation, contact error, disconnection, short circuit, temperature fuse error, or defrosting does not finish within 80 minutes.

SourceSamsung RF265/266 Bottom Mount Refrigerator - Service Manualp. 43-44

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Diagnostic procedure

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First diagnostic step

After separating MAIN PCB CN70/CN71, check resistance between CN70 White and CN71 Orange - shall be 102(441) ohm ±7%.

SourceSamsung RF265/266 Bottom Mount Refrigerator - Service Manualp. 43-44

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