Malfunctions of a two-chamber refrigerator Samsung No Frost

Refrigerator error codes

The No Frost dry freezing system uses a fan located inside the refrigerator compartment. Its use leads to the fact that the cold air flows inside are constantly mixed and the products are cooled more evenly. After warming up, the air takes in the condensation that has formed and discharges it outside.

This method of operation is possible due to the fact that the Samsung two-chamber No Frost refrigerator is highly reliable. However, over time, equipment wears out and the likelihood of malfunctions increases. In such a situation, it is important to correctly determine the cause of the problem. Of course, by calling a specialist, this is not difficult to do.

Important! Samsung has created a built-in electronic diagnostic system in its refrigerators, which allows even an inexperienced user to determine what happened to the equipment.

However, in order to do this, you need to know how to use such diagnostics. Based on the data received from the sensors, it draws conclusions about the nature of the malfunction that occurred. After analyzing the information received by it, it determines the type of malfunction and displays an error code on the display located on the panel.

Knowing how to read it correctly, the user can easily find out the type of problem that has arisen in the Samsung No Frost refrigerator. There are instructions that detail what needs to be done in each situation, depending on the code issued by the system. At the same time, you can immediately see when you can take independent action, and in which cases you need to call a specialist. The list of malfunctions of the Samsung No Frost two-chamber refrigerator can be found in the corresponding table.

Error Code Table

Samsung refrigerator malfunctions

Double-chamber Samsung No Frost refrigerators have a panel that shows all faults. Thanks to it, you can fix all problems in a matter of minutes.

Do-it-yourself repairs are almost always possible if you have a tester, the ability to solder and basic skills as an electrician or radio amateur

Basic problems that are easy to fix yourself:

A temperature increase of more than three degrees can occur due to frequent opening of the door in hot weather. To solve this problem, you just need to close the door tightly and do not open it for 3 hours.
If the sensor shows that the temperature mode is not set, you just need to fix this problem following the instructions.
If any part is installed incorrectly in the ice tray, a separate indicator will tell you about it. To put the device into service, you need to use the instructions again.

You can fix such Samsung refrigerator malfunctions yourself in a matter of minutes.

The main thing is to pay attention to your assistant’s signals in time.

One of the most common hidden faults is a defective relay in evaporators. Possible signs of such a breakdown are a continuously increasing amount of frost on the evaporator. If you do not get rid of this problem, then after a few days the refrigerator will stop freezing, since the thermostat function will not be performed. To repair the device yourself, you need to turn off the unit, remove all the food from it and completely defrost it.

If this does not help, then the refrigerator timer is broken. To eliminate this defect, you will have to call a specialist.

More serious problems cannot be eliminated without independent equipment. If you fix all the faults yourself, you need to invite a technician to check the serviceability of the device and determine the cause of the breakdown.

Typical faults

In most cases, users of such refrigerators encounter the following problems:

The freezer stops working. After a failure, it no longer maintains a low temperature. Often, water begins to flow out of the freezer, which was formed from melted ice. The cause of the breakdown may be elementary. For example, this may be a consequence of icing on the freezer door, which has broken the seal of the structure.
Some errors are not related to breakdowns, but are a consequence of the user making incorrect adjustments. Accurate diagnostics in such situations will allow you to restore the equipment to its previous level.
Sometimes a manufacturing defect can lead to problems. In such situations, sometimes you can fix the problem yourself, but in other situations you will have to resort to warranty repairs.

The device does not turn on

If the refrigerator has stopped freezing, then usually the first sign is water leakage, which is caused by an increase in temperature. If the user has not opened the refrigerator for a long time, then upon opening the faulty device for the first time, he may notice an unpleasant odor from food that has recently begun to deteriorate. Before you set the temperature in your Samsung refrigerator, you need to fix the problem that has arisen.

One possible reason could be that a foreign object has gotten under the back cover. Usually it gets stuck there because the ice holds it. In this case, it is enough to use a hairdryer to fix the problem. The flow of warm air will melt the ice. After this, the foreign object will either fall out on its own, or it can be easily reached and removed.

If the reason for the stoppage is the compressor, then this can be detected by the fact that it clicks, but does not start. The cause could be, for example, a short circuit or a broken wire. To accurately diagnose it and find the cause of the malfunction, special equipment will be required. In such a situation, when repairing a Samsung No Frost refrigerator, you will definitely need to contact a specialist.

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Stopping the operation of the equipment may be due to malfunctions in the electronic control board of the refrigerator or the sensors based on the signals on which it operates. If the control module is faulty, you will need to call service. If the air sensor or start-up relay is faulty, you can replace it yourself.

Advantages and disadvantages of No Frost technology

No Frost is a system in which the evaporator is moved outside the refrigeration compartment (the manufacturer installs it behind the back wall of the device, i.e. in the case, or above the freezer). A special fan blows in the cold, ensuring constant air circulation. In this case, excess moisture turns into snow and concentrates on the evaporator. When the compressor is turned off, the frost thaws and evaporates, relieving the owner of the problems associated with defrosting.

The advantages of Samsung No Frost models include:

No need for frequent manual defrosting. It is enough to defrost refrigerators with No Frost every 6 or 12 months for them to work efficiently and uninterruptedly.
Uniform temperature distribution. The No Frost system ensures uniform cooling of the device, so that the temperature on the lower and upper shelves remains almost the same. This promotes long-term preservation of products.
Work at any temperature. No Frost in Samsung refrigerators works in the refrigerator and freezer compartments (unlike the drip system, which is not adapted to work at sub-zero temperatures).
Quick set of indicators. The set temperature conditions are established quickly, also after switching on or loading food.
Long-term preservation of cold during a power outage.

Disadvantages of Samsung refrigerators with No Frost:

noisy work;
high energy consumption;
increased dimensions due to large evaporators;
low level of air humidity (fraught with rapid drying of food);
high price.

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Overheating of compartments

The operation of Samsung refrigerators and their competitors is based on precise temperature control. If this is not done, the temperature inside the device increases, which leads to problems. This is one of the common types of malfunctions of the Samsung No Frost two-chamber refrigerator.

His most common mistakes are the following:

Placing hot foods in the refrigerator.
Opening the refrigerator door frequently or leaving it open for a long time. At the same time, air from the room enters the refrigerator, increasing the temperature. This situation is especially unpleasant during the period when there was an emergency power outage. If you do not open a working refrigerator, then, according to Samsung No Frost, the operating instructions, it is able to maintain conditions acceptable for food for a day and a half.
Malfunctions of a Samsung refrigerator can occur if there are heating devices in relative proximity to the device. This can happen, for example, in cases where the refrigerator is placed next to a heating radiator.
If the seal is broken due to wear of the door gasket.
In the case when the door is prevented from closing tightly by icing. It often occurs due to a seal failure, when the refrigerator cannot lower the temperature to the required extent and because of this, the compressor operates constantly.

Typical faults

The most common failures are sensors, fans and relays. More rare and complex malfunctions of Samsung No Frost refrigerators include damage to the compressor winding, clogging of the cooling system pipes and refrigerant leakage.

Refrigerator won't turn on

Your Samsung refrigerator may not turn on due to the following reasons:

Compressor failure. In this case, the relay makes characteristic clicks, and the motor does not start working. The engine may not turn on at all or stop within a minute after starting.
Thermostat malfunction. If the backlight and start-up relay are functioning normally, but the engine does not start, you need to check the sensor that evaluates the temperature in the compartments. The head unit does not receive information about insufficient cooling, which is why the motor does not start.
Air sensor failure. The part does not inform the control unit about the increase in temperature in the refrigerator compartment, the compressor does not start working.
Start protection relay is faulty. In this case, there is also no camera backlight.
Burnout of some parts of the electronic module. The sensor readings are not analyzed and the compressor does not start operating.

High temperature in the departments

An increase in temperature in the refrigerator compartments can be observed for the following reasons:

Thermal sensor failure. The part does not transmit signals about increasing temperature, which is why the compressor does not work efficiently.
Refrigerant leak. Freon can be released into the environment due to holes in the capillary tubes. If the refrigerant is completely lost, the device stops cooling.
Cooling system pipes are clogged. The appearance of blockages interferes with the normal circulation of the coolant, which is why the temperature in the chambers gradually increases.
Failure of fans distributing cold air flows. In this case, the temperature in the compartments rises unevenly.
Defective rubber seal. When the door is not closed tightly, warm air from the room enters the chambers.

The problem of ice formation

The following reasons contribute to the formation of a dense layer of ice on the walls of the chambers:

Defrost system malfunction. This part of the system is responsible for removing ice. A broken heating element, fuse, or timer will prevent the unit from starting the automatic defrost cycle. The evaporator becomes covered with ice, the performance of the refrigerator decreases, and the compressor tries to compensate for the losses by uninterrupted operation.
Thermal sensor failure. The part transmits false information to the control unit about the increase in temperature, which causes the duration of the motor to increase and the walls of the freezer and refrigerator compartments to become covered with ice.
Broken rubber seal. Ice formation occurs unevenly. A thicker layer forms near the door.
Freon leak. At the first stages, the walls of the refrigerator and freezer compartments are covered with ice, which is explained by the non-stop operation of the compressor.

Clogged drainage system

Normally, the freezer should be cleared of ice at least once a day. The refrigerator includes an automatic defrost system, the ice turns into water, which is discharged through the drainage chute. If the hole becomes clogged, water stagnates at the bottom of the compartment and freezes.

Ice

One common problem is ice buildup. This happens all the time. In most cases, to combat it, it is enough to periodically defrost the refrigerator. After this, you can use the standard method for adjusting the temperature in a Samsung refrigerator.

In this case, the device is turned off, the products are briefly moved to a cool place, cleaning the refrigerator and freezer. The temperature in the Samsung refrigerator is increasing. When exposed to room temperature, the ice melts. After this, the inside is wiped dry, the food is loaded back, and the Samsung refrigerator is turned on.

However, if the refrigerator is faulty, ice forms too quickly. If this happens, you need to find the cause and eliminate it.

In this case, the source of malfunction of the Samsung refrigerator may be the following:

If you put hot food in the refrigerator. Of course, in this way they will cool faster than at room temperature, but at the same time they will greatly disrupt the thermal regime.
One common cause is a damaged or worn door seal. It is necessary to regularly monitor his condition. If necessary, a new seal must be installed.
Maintaining the selected temperature regime is impossible without proper operation of the thermal sensor. If it gives incorrect information, the temperature adjustment will not occur correctly. One of the possible consequences is a strong drop in temperature, which will lead to freezing of food and the formation of ice.
The electronic control board of the refrigerator is faulty. For repairs you need to call a specialist.
Refrigerant leakage is dangerous. Its deficiency disrupts the normal operation of the equipment. With less of it, cooling will become less effective, which can lead to prolonged continuous operation of the compressor and icing of the internal walls of the refrigerator.

Repairing freon leaks and refilling can only be done by specialists. Before you set up the refrigerator, you need to find and fix the problem.

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Preventative measures to prevent breakdowns

Important! Samsung equipment, despite its reliability and durability, gradually wears out over the years. At the same time, not only its quality is important, but also the conditions under which it is used. If you apply preventive measures in time, you can significantly extend the life of trouble-free operation.

To do this, it is recommended to do the following:

Since ice will certainly build up, in order to get rid of it, it is necessary to periodically defrost the refrigerator. It is enough to do this every year. Before defrosting the refrigerator, you will need to turn it off.
During this, shelves and drawers are cleaned and washed. In this case, do not use aggressive chemical detergents. It is recommended to use a soda solution for this.
If contamination occurs, it must be removed as quickly as possible.
When placing food in the refrigerator, you need to make sure that it is not hot.
It is preferable to store products in special containers.
It is necessary to control the shelf life of products placed in the refrigerator. If they become unfit for food, they must be removed immediately.
At the first signs of a malfunction, you must try to determine what caused them and carry out repairs.
The refrigerator must be used indoors. It is unacceptable for it to stand where it is exposed to moisture or direct sunlight. There should be no heating devices in the immediate vicinity.

With these simple measures, you can ensure the functionality of your refrigerator for decades.