Model reference

Samsung RM257ABRS

Refrigerator

2 documents24 error codes4 service modes

Available documentation

Service Manual

NEXT-RM257AC Technical Service Guide85 pg
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REFRIGERATOR SIDE BY SIDE BASIC Technical Service Guide5 pg
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Ice maker sensor system abnormality

From Service Manual 267041, p.13:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. Expected: 10 kΩ to 12 kΩ at 77°F (25°C).

3.Check the sensor harness for opens. A reading outside 5 kΩ to 50 kΩ indicates a failed sensor.

Part DA32-10105R

Temperature sensor

Error codes (24)

CodeMeaning

1Ice maker sensor system abnormality (electric wire cut, short-circuit, contact…10Abnormality in defrosting sensor system for CF compartment.11Abnormality in defrosting system for CR compartment (defrosting not finished…12Abnormality in defrosting system for CF compartment (defrosting not finished…13Water heater system abnormality (water heater housing missing or electric wire…14External atmosphere sensor system abnormality.15F compartment sensor system abnormality.16System abnormality of defrosting sensor for F compartment.17Fan motor system abnormality in F compartment (contact failure on feedback…18Fan motor system abnormality in machine compartment (condenser fan).19CF compartment sensor system abnormality.2R compartment sensor system abnormality (electric wire cut, short-circuit…20Abnormality in defrosting system for F compartment (defrosting not finished…21Fan motor system abnormality in CF compartment.22Fan motor system abnormality in CR compartment.24Ice pipe heater system abnormality (ice pipe heater housing missing or electric…25Bad communication between LOAD and MAIN MICOM (LEDs repeat ON/OFF, buzzer alarm…26Bad communication between PANEL and MAIN MICOM (LEDs repeat ON/OFF, buzzer…3System abnormality of defrosting sensor for R compartment.4Fan motor system abnormality in R compartment (contact failure on feedback…5Ice maker operation abnormality (bad horizontality and bad ice tray more than…7Abnormality in defrosting system for R compartment (defrosting not finished…8CR compartment sensor system abnormality (electric wire cut, short-circuit…9Abnormality in defrosting sensor system for CR compartment.

Service modes (4)

Load Condition Display ModeNot explicitly detailed in document entry steps.
Option Setting ModeSimultaneously press the Arctic Select Zone Setting Key and the Fridge Compartment Key for about 12…
Self-Diagnostics ModeSimultaneously press the Freezer setting key and the Fridge setting key for approximately 8 seconds…
Test Mode (Forced Operation / Forced Defrosting)Simultaneously press the Fresh Select Zone key and the F compartment key on the PANEL PCB for more…

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