Samsung refrigerator
Samsung refrigerator error codes
Browse Samsung refrigerator error and alarm codes with practical guidance for cooling, door, fan, and ice-maker issues.
Errors
19
High severity
7
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See the full Samsung refrigerator error code list with code, meaning, severity, and direct links to the detail pages.
Common Samsung refrigerator codes
5E
Samsung Refrigerator Error 5E: Fridge Defrost Sensor Fault
Samsung refrigerator error 5E usually means the fresh-food defrost sensor is reading outside its normal range.
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8E
Samsung Refrigerator Error 8E: Ice Maker Freezer Sensor Error — Ice Maker Temperature Sensor Fault
The ice maker's freezer temperature sensor has returned an out-of-range reading. This sensor tells the ice maker when the freezer is cold enough to begin a harvest cycle. A faulty reading prevents ice production.
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14E
Samsung Refrigerator Error 14E: Ice Maker Sensor Error — Ice Maker Temperature Out of Range
The refrigerator's ice maker sensor has detected a temperature that is out of the expected operating range for ice production. Ice production has stopped to prevent a partial or slushy ice harvest.
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21E
Samsung Refrigerator Error 21E: Freezer Fan Not Running
Samsung refrigerator error 21E usually means the freezer evaporator fan is not spinning normally, so cold air is not circulating through the cabinet as it should.
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22E
Samsung Refrigerator Error 22E: Fridge Fan Not Operating
Samsung refrigerator error 22E usually means the fresh-food compartment fan is not circulating cold air correctly.
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33E
Samsung Refrigerator Error 33E: Ice Pipe Heater Error — Ice Pipe Heater Not Functioning
The heater that prevents the ice maker's water supply tube from freezing has been detected as faulty. Without this heater, the water line will freeze and the ice maker will stop producing ice.
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Symptom entry points
Drain and standing water problems
- 8E - The ice maker's freezer temperature sensor has returned an out-of-range reading. This sensor tells the ice maker when the freezer is cold enough to begin a harvest cycle. A faulty reading prevents ice production.
- 14E - The refrigerator's ice maker sensor has detected a temperature that is out of the expected operating range for ice production. Ice production has stopped to prevent a partial or slushy ice harvest.
- 33E - The heater that prevents the ice maker's water supply tube from freezing has been detected as faulty. Without this heater, the water line will freeze and the ice maker will stop producing ice.
Leaks, fill, and water-path issues
- 33E - The heater that prevents the ice maker's water supply tube from freezing has been detected as faulty. Without this heater, the water line will freeze and the ice maker will stop producing ice.
- 39E - The ice maker has failed to complete its harvest cycle within the expected time. The ice maker motor or its control system is not finishing the cycle of making and ejecting ice cubes.
- 76C - Samsung refrigerator error 76C usually means moisture has been detected in the Autofill pitcher compartment.
Door, latch, and lock warnings
- 21E - Samsung refrigerator error 21E usually means the freezer evaporator fan is not spinning normally, so cold air is not circulating through the cabinet as it should.
- 22E - Samsung refrigerator error 22E usually means the fresh-food compartment fan is not circulating cold air correctly.
- 40E - The fan inside the ice maker compartment is not operating. This fan circulates cold air through the ice maker area to maintain freezing temperatures and assists with ice production.
Model-family guidance
What can vary by model
- Samsung refrigerator defrost-sensor layouts vary by family, but 5E still points first to the fresh-food sensor path.
- A sensor fault can begin as a code-only issue before it turns into an airflow or cooling complaint.
- Samsung refrigerator display wording and code formats can vary by series.
- If your model behaves differently, check the owner manual before trying any deeper maintenance step.
Frequently asked questions
Appliance-level FAQs add supporting context without forcing users into long-form content.
Where should I start with Samsung refrigerator error codes?
Start with the refrigerator overview page, then use the full error code list or open the code that matches your display. Each page gives a quick meaning, safe checks, and escalation guidance.
Are all Samsung refrigerator codes the same across models?
Not always. Meanings can vary by series or model, so the guidance here stays conservative and recommends checking the manual for model-specific wording.
When should I stop troubleshooting and contact support?
If the same warning returns, the appliance is leaking, will not run safely, or the next step would require invasive work, it is best to turn it off and contact Samsung support or a qualified technician.
Which refrigerator codes are covered in this section?
This Samsung refrigerator section currently includes 5E, 8E, 14E, 21E, 22E, 33E, 39E, 40E, 41C, 76C, 83E, 84C, 85C, 85E, 86E, 88 88, Ice Off blinking, OF OF, PC ER and related variants based on the current content set.