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Samsung RFG238AARS/XAA

Refrigerator

5 documents48 error codes9 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

  • Fast Track Troubleshooting7 pg
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Service Manual

  • Samsung RFG237AA RFG238AA Refrigerator Service Manual133 pg
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  • Refrigerator Bottom Mount Freezer Technical Service Guide132 pg
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  • Refrigerator Bottom Mount Freezer Technical Service Guide4 pg
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Quick Reference

  • quick start guide10 pg
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Error codes (48)

CodeMeaning
C-FAN ERRORCondenser Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or the fan feedback line is…COOL SELECT ZONE SENSORCool Select Zone Sensor ErrorDEFROST SENSOR OF R ROOMRefrigerator Defrost Sensor ErrorEXT-SENSORAmbient Temperature Sensor ErrorF-1-ⓐAmbient sensor errorF-1-ⓑF-Sensor errorF-1-ⓒF-DEF-Sensor errorF-1-ⓓF-FAN errorF-1-ⓔC-FAN errorF-1-ⓕIce Room sensor errorF-1-ⓖF-DEF heater errorF-10-ⓑIce Room FAN errorF-10-ⓖPanel ↔ Main MICOM communication error.F-DEF-SENSORFreezer Room Defrost Sensor ErrorF-DEFROSTING ERRORFreezer defrost heaterF-FAN ERRORFreezer Evaporator Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or the fan feedback…F-SENSORFreezer Compartment Sensor ErrorFRENCH DOOR ICE ROOM FAN ERRORIce Room Compartment Evaporator Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or the…FRENCH DOOR ICE ROOM SENSORIce Room Sensor ErrorI/M FUNCTION ERROR (F)Ice tray (Freezer side on Twin I/M) has not returned to level after an ice…I/M FUNCTION ERROR (R)Ice tray (Fridge side on Twin I/M) has not returned to level after an ice…I/M-SENSOR (F)Ice Maker Sensor Error (Freezer side on Twin I/M units)I/M-SENSOR (R)Ice Maker Sensor Error (Fridge side on Twin I/M units)ICE PIPE HEATER ERRORIce maker fill pipe heater is open or shorted.L↔M ERROR COMMUNICATIONCommunication error within the Main PCB.OP-ErPanel ↔ MAIN MICOM OPTION errorP↔M ERROR COMMUNICATIONCommunication error between the Main PCB and Keypad.PANTRY-DAMPER-HEATER ERRORPantry room damper heater sensor system error.PANTRY-SENSOR ERRORCR Room (Pantry) Sensor ErrorPc-EPanel ↔ MAIN MICOM communication error displayed on the Pantry Room Display.
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Pc-ErPanel ↔ MAIN MICOM communication errorR-1-ⓐIce Maker(R) sensor system errorR-1-ⓑR-Sensor errorR-1-ⓒR-DEF-Sensor errorR-1-ⓓR-FAN errorR-1-ⓔIce Maker(R) operation errorR-1-ⓖR-DEF heater errorR-10-ⓐPantry damper heater errorR-10-ⓑPantry sensor errorR-10-ⓓIce Maker(F) sensor system errorR-10-ⓔIce Maker(F) operation system errorR-10-ⓕIce Pipe heater errorR-10-ⓖWater Tank heater errorR-DEFROSTING ERRORRefrigerator Room defrost heaterR-FAN ERRORRefrigerator Evaporator Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or the fan…R-SENSORRefrigerator Room Sensor ErrorUart ERROR COMMUNICATIONCommunication errorWATER HEATER ERRORWater reservoir tank heater is open or shorted.

Service modes (9)

  • Exhibition Mode["Press Energy Saver Key + Freezer Key simultaneously for 3 seconds.","Display shows 'OF-OF' on…
  • Forced Mode (Forced Freeze/Test Mode)Press both Energy Saver and Fridge buttons simultaneously (no sound when both pressed). Hold until…
  • Heat Release I/M Test ModePress and hold the ICE TEST S/W for at least 1.5 seconds
  • Load Condition Display Mode["Press Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key simultaneously for 6 seconds (temperature display blinks…
  • Option Setting Mode["Press Freezer Key + Lighting Key simultaneously for 12 seconds during normal…
  • Sales ModePress Energy Saver and Freezer temp buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until you hear a 'Ding…
  • Self DiagnosisPress both Energy Saver and Lighting buttons simultaneously (no sound when both pressed)
  • Self-Diagnostic Function["Press Energy Saver Key + Lighting Key simultaneously for 8 seconds.","During normal operation
  • Test Mode (Manual Operation / Manual Defrost)["Press Energy Saver Key + Fridge Key simultaneously for 8 seconds

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