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Model reference

Samsung RSG257AARS/XAA

Refrigerator

7 documents40 error codes26 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

  • Fast Track Troubleshooting RSG257AA7 pg
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Service Manual

  • REFRIGERATOR SBS TYPE - Technical Service Guide4 pg
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  • Refrigerator Sbs Type Technical Service Guide111 pg
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  • Samsung Refrigerator RSG257AARS Service Manual143 pg
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Bulletin

  • SERVICE BULLETIN - ELECTRONICS - Refrigerator door handle change1 pg
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  • SERVICE BULLETIN - The parts listed below have been changed to improve energy consumption2 pg
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Other

  • LG Samsung RSG5K TOTAL138 pg
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Error codes (40)

CodeMeaning
C-FAN ERRORCondenser Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or the fan feedback line is…DEFROST SENSOR OF R ROOMRefrigerator Defrost Sensor ErrorE1Freezer sensor open/short circuit detectedE2Fridge sensor open/short circuit detectedE21Freezer fan errorE22Fridge fan errorE23Condenser fan errorE24Freezer defrost errorE25Fridge defrost errorE27Damper heater sensed as open error due to connector slipped out, open contact…E4Freezer defrost sensor open/short circuit detectedE41Communication error between Panel MICOM and Main MICOME5Fridge defrost sensor open/short circuit detectedE6Ambient (external) temperature sensor open/short circuit detectedE7CoolSelect Zone sensor open/short circuit detectedEXT-SENSORAmbient Temperature Sensor ErrorF-DEF-SENSORFreezer Room Defrost Sensor ErrorF-DEFROSTING ERRORFreezer defrosting heaterF-FAN ERRORFreezer Evap Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or the fan feedback line is…F-SENSORFreezer Compartment Sensor ErrorFdForced Fridge and Freezer Defrost mode activeFF 1Forced Operation 1 mode activeFF 2Forced Operation 2 mode activeFF 3Forced Operation 3 mode activeFRENCH DOOR ICE ROOM FAN ERRORIce Room Compartment Evap Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or the fan…FRENCH DOOR ICE ROOM SENSORIce Room Sensor ErrorI/M FUNCTION ERRORIce tray has not returned to level after an ice harvest; error displayed after…I/M-SENSORIce Maker Sensor ErrorL↔M ERROR COMMUNICATIONCommunication error within the Main PCB.OF rFridge-Off Forced Operation mode
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P↔M ERROR COMMUNICATIONCommunication error between the Main PCB and Keypad.PANTRY-DAMPER-HEATER ERRORSensor system in Pantry Room errors.PANTRY-SENSOR ERRORCR Room Sensor ErrorPC ErCommunication error between Main MICOM and Panel MICOMR-DEFROSTING ERRORRefrigerator room defrost heaterR-FAN ERRORRefrigerator Evap Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or the fan feedback…R-SENSORRefrigerator Room Sensor ErrorrdForced Fridge (R) Defrost only mode active.Uart ERROR COMMUNICATIONThis error is not applicable; if detected during diagnostic testing, ignore it.WATER HEATER ERRORWater reservoir tank heater is open or shorted.

Service modes (26)

  • Cooling-Off Mode - RSG257*["Press the Freezer and Power Freeze buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds","Cooling-Off mode…
  • Cooling-Off Mode — RSG257*["Press and hold the Freezer and Power Freeze buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds during normal…
  • Exhibition Mode - RSG5B*["Press Fridge key and Child Lock key simultaneously for 6 seconds","Panel Display LEDs blink for 4…
  • Exhibition Mode - RSG5K/F/D*["Press the Power Freeze and the Freezer buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds","Exhibition mode…
  • Exhibition Mode — RSG5K/F/D*["Press and hold the Power Freeze and Freezer buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds during normal…
  • Forced Mode (Test Mode)Press both Power Freeze and Fridge buttons simultaneously (no sound when both buttons are pressed…
  • Ice Maker Test ModePress and hold the ICE TEST S/W for at least 1.5 seconds; the harvest function will start.
  • Load Status Display - RSG5B*["Press the Freezer Temp and Child Lock buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds","Display panel blinks…
  • Load Status Display - RSG5K/F/D*, RSG257*["Press the Power Freeze and the Lighting buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds","Fridge and Freezer…
  • Load Status Display Mode — RSG5B*["During normal operation, press and hold Freezer Temp and Child Lock buttons together for 6…
  • Load Status Display Mode — RSG5K/F/D*, RSG257*["During normal operation, press and hold Power Freeze and Lighting buttons together for 6…
  • Option Setting Mode - RSG5B*, RSG5V*["Press Freezer Temp and Child Lock buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds","Panel Display LED blinks…
  • Option Setting Mode - RSG5K/F/D*, RSG257*["Press the Freezer and the Lighting buttons simultaneously for 12 seconds","Display Panel shifts…
  • Option Setting Mode — RSG5B*["Enter Option Setting mode.","Use Child Lock key for Option Value choice, Fridge key for Option…
  • Option Setting Mode — RSG5K/F/D*, RSG257*["Enter Option Setting mode (using button combinations as shown on display panel entry…
  • Sales ModePress Power Freeze and Freezer temp buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds (you will hear a 'Ding…
  • Self DiagnosisPress both Power Freeze and Lighting buttons simultaneously (no sound when both buttons are pressed…
  • Self-Diagnosis - RSG5B*["Press the Freezer Temp and the Child Lock buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds","Display panel…
  • Self-Diagnosis - RSG5K/F/D*, RSG257*["Press the Power Freeze and the Lighting buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds","Display panel…
  • Self-Diagnosis Mode — RSG5B*["Press and hold the Freezer Temp and Child Lock buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds."]
  • Self-Diagnosis Mode — RSG5K/F/G*, RSG257*["Press and hold the Power Freeze and Lighting buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds."]
  • Test Mode (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost) - RSG5B*["Press the Freezer temp and Child Lock buttons simultaneously for 6 seconds","Panel display blinks…
  • Test Mode (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost) - RSG5K/F/D*, RSG257*["Press the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons simultaneously for more than 8 seconds","Freezer &…
  • Test Mode (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost) - RSG5V*["Press the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons simultaneously for more than 8 seconds","Freezer &…
  • Test Mode (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost) — RSG5B*["Press and hold the Power Freeze and Lighting buttons simultaneously for 8 seconds.","The Freezer…
  • Test Mode (Forced Operation / Forced Defrost) — RSG5V*["Press and hold the Power Freeze and Fridge buttons simultaneously for more than 8 seconds.","The…

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