Samsung RF32FM model 4-door refrigerator Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Samsung RF32FM model 4-door refrigerator error code in the Samsung RF32FM model 4-door refrigerator error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).

Codes by system

Venting / airflow

Heating

Power supply

All Samsung RF32FM model 4-door refrigerator error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Meaning	System	Owner action
1 E	Freezer temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
2 E	Refrigerator compartment temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 11,700 ohms at 37 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
4 E	Freezer evaporator defrost temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
5 E	Refrigerator evaporator defrost temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature) and 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
6 E	Ambient temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature). The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
9 E	Cool Select Room temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
11 E	Cool Select Room defrost temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
13 E	External humidity sensor failure. The meter should measure around 50 ohms of resistance.	Sensors	Service
14 E	Ice maker temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
15 E	Ice room temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
16 E	Refrigerator humidity sensor failure. The meter should measure around 50 ohms of resistance.	Sensors	Service
21 E	Freezer evaporator fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
22 E	Refrigerator evaporator fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
23 E	Condenser fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
24 E	Freezer evaporator defrost system failure. The meter should measure about 63 ohms through the defrost heater. The freezer defrost heater assembly includes the defrost thermal fuse, defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost heater and defrost temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
29 E	Cool Select Room evaporator defrost system failure. The meter should measure about 63 ohms through the defrost heater. The Cool Select Room defrost heater assembly includes the defrost thermal fuse, defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost heater and defrost temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
31 E	Cool Select Room evaporator fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
39 E	Ice maker failure.	Dispenser	Service
40 E	Ice room fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Service
41 E	Communication error between the control panel and electronic control board. Also: Pc Er	Control / electronics	Service
61 E	Ice dispenser duct heater failure. The meter should measure around 5,800 ohms of resistance through the heater.	Heating	Service
65 E	Ice room heater failure. The meter should measure around 72 ohms of resistance through the heater.	Heating	Service
66 E	Door heater failure. The meter should measure around 100 ohms of resistance through the heater.	Door / lock	Service
71 E	Freezer compartment temperature too high.	Heating	Owner checks
72 E	Refrigerator compartment temperature too high.	Heating	Owner checks
81 E	Freezer compressor failed to start. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Heating	Service
82 E	Freezer inverter board failure. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Heating	Service
84 E	Freezer compressor locked.	Heating	Service
85 E	Voltage supply to the freezer compressor is too low. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Heating	Service
86 E	Voltage supply to the freezer compressor is too high. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Heating	Service
87 E	Refrigerator compressor failed to start. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem. The refrigerator compressor and sealed system typically can't be repaired because the system uses flammable R600a refrigerant.	Control / electronics	Service
88 E	Refrigerator inverter board failure. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Control / electronics	Service
89 E	Refrigerator compressor is drawing abnormal current. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem. The refrigerator compressor and sealed system typically can't be repaired because the system uses flammable R600a refrigerant.	Control / electronics	Service
90 E	Refrigerator compressor locked. A service technician needs to diagnose and attempt to repair this failure. The refrigerator compressor and sealed system typically can't be repaired because the system uses flammable R600a refrigerant.	Control / electronics	Service
91 E	Voltage supply to the refrigerator compressor is too low. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Power supply	Service
92 E	Voltage supply to the refrigerator compressor is too high. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem. The freezer temperature display shows the number designation of the code and the refrigerator temperature display shows E.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"When the control detects a communication error between the control panel and the electronic control board, the freezer temperature display shows Er and the refrigerator display shows Pc.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Refer to the chart below to find the cause of the error code and get troubleshooting advice to clear the code.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The refrigerator may work properly even though the control displays an error code.	Power supply	Owner checks

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Samsung RF32FM model 4-door refrigerator error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.