Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator Error Code 8 E: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error code 8 E means: 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. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.

Source: Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	8 E
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator
System	Heating
Meaning (service chart)	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. [1]
Keep using it?	Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support)
Source document	Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code 8 E means on a Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator

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. [1]

This is a heating code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error code 8 E (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (8 E) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator and order the right parts.
Reconnect the CN90 connector. Reconnect the CN90 connector if it's loose.
Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If 8 E comes back after these checks, stop using the refrigerator for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.

The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

Ice maker
Electronic control board

When to call a technician

Unplug the refrigerator and check the ice maker wire harness connection.
Reconnect the wire harness if it's loose.
If the ice maker wire harness connection is okay, a technician should check the ice maker temperature sensor resistance (through the white wire on pin 6 and the sky blue wire on pin 1) using a multimeter.
Technician: replace the ice maker if resistance is off by more than 10 percent (the temperature sensor comes with the ice maker and isn't available separately).
If sensor resistance is okay, a technician should check the ice maker temperature sensor's wire harness connection to the electronic control board (CN90 connector).
If the wire connections are okay, a technician should check all ice maker wires for damage and repair any damaged wires.
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support) first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code 8 E mean on a Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator?

The Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error-code chart lists 8 E as follows: 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.

Is it safe to keep using the RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator with 8 E?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error 8 E myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Samsung RS30 and RSG307 models side-by-side refrigerator error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

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