A Samsung ice maker is a sub-assembly built into a refrigerator, not a standalone appliance with a display of its own, so Samsung publishes no discrete ice-maker fault-code list — it is diagnosed by what it does. The common symptoms: no ice produced at all, which usually traces to a closed or kinked water supply, low household water pressure, a failed inlet valve, or a jammed harvest mechanism; ice that tastes bad or smells off, usually stale water sitting in the line, a spent water filter, or a bin that needs cleaning; the maker frozen over with a solid block around the auger or chute, often from a failing seal or heater that lets meltwater refreeze; and the dispenser that won’t dispense even with ice in the bin, pointing at the auger motor, the dispenser flap, or a chute clogged with clumped ice. On some refrigerators an ice-maker problem surfaces through the host unit’s own display as an 8E or 14E sensor code rather than a code of its own. Note the exact symptom and any code showing on the fridge before you book. See the error codes library, then book ice maker repair.
A — Ice Maker error codes
Samsung Ice Maker Error Codes
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All known error codes for Samsung ice makers — what each code means, self-check steps, and when to call an experienced technician.
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B — Ice Maker error codes
Samsung ice maker error codes.
99 codes
21E
Freezer fan airflow affects ice maker temperature.
1C
Water level sensor circuit is reading outside the expected range.
1E
Water level or pressure reading is outside range.
21E
Freezer fan is not reporting proper operation.
21E
Freezer fan circuit or airflow problem.
22E
Fresh-food fan error or airflow restriction.
23E
Condenser fan or cooling airflow problem.
33E
Ice pipe heater or fill-tube heater failure.
33E
Ice pipe heater or fill-tube heater issue.
33E
Fill-tube heater or ice pipe heater condition.
39E
Freezer ice maker or freezer sensor circuit needs diagnosis.
39E
Ice maker sensor or harvest problem needs diagnosis.
39E
Ice maker sensor or harvest system problem.
3C
Motor circuit or drum drive feedback needs diagnosis.
3C
Wash motor circuit requires diagnosis.
40E
Ice room fan failure on models with an ice room.
40E
Ice room fan failure or blocked ice-room airflow.
40E
Ice room fan or related airflow problem.
41C
Software or control communication condition stored by the refrigerator.
41C
Control software condition or communication issue.
4C
Water supply is restricted or the inlet valve is not filling correctly.
4C
Dishwasher is not receiving enough water.
5C
Drain system is restricted or the pump cannot clear water.
5C
Dishwasher is not draining within the expected time.
5E
Defrost sensor reading is outside the expected range.
5E
Defrost sensor circuit is outside expected range.
7E
Water wall or vane movement problem on compatible models.
84C
Compressor or inverter startup problem stored by the control.
85C
Low-voltage or power-interruption code stored by the control.
88 88
Power interruption or display communication condition after startup.
8C
MEMS vibration sensor is reporting abnormal movement.
5E
Defrost or temperature sensor value affects ice production.
9C1
Voltage supply is outside the dryer control range.
AC
Communication problem between dryer control boards.
3C
Motor drive or hall sensor signal needs diagnosis.
E-28
Temperature reading is outside control range.
C-10
Gas or humidity sensor circuit condition on compatible controls.
E1
Temperature sensor or surface control condition.
C-20
Oven temperature sensor circuit failure.
C-20
Oven sensor circuit is open, shorted, or out of range.
C-21
Oven temperature rose too high and needs immediate diagnosis.
C-21
Oven over-temperature problem.
E-27
Temperature sensor failure on compatible cooking controls.
E2
Cooktop overheated or cooling airflow is restricted.
LE
Low-voltage or induction module condition needs diagnosis.
E-08
Heating condition did not meet the expected control response.
C-24
Demo mode or control state requires diagnosis.
C-d0
Divider or door switch circuit failure.
C-d0
Divider switch or door condition is not confirmed.
C-d1
Door switch circuit is not reporting correctly.
C-d1
Door lock circuit is not reporting position correctly.
C-F0
Main and display control communication problem.
C-F0
Control communication problem between display and main board.
E0
Cooktop control or zone input error.
C-F1
Display and main control communication issue.
E5
Induction module communication or sensor issue.
C-F2
Control communication problem.
C-F2
Control communication problem between boards.
d0
Induction module or low-voltage control issue.
dC
Door is not locking, closing, or reporting position correctly.
dC
Door switch is not reporting a closed door.
dE
Door or divider state is not recognized correctly.
dF
Door switch circuit is not confirming safe closure.
Door
Door switch circuit is not reporting a safe closed state.
E-11
Humidity sensor circuit issue.
E-13
Temperature sensor or thermistor failure.
E-24
Microwave oven temperature condition needs diagnosis.
E-83
Control communication condition on compatible models.
FE
Power frequency or supply condition is outside expected range.
Filter
Filter reminder or airflow maintenance condition.
Freezer Not Freezing
Freezer fan or evaporator airflow problem.
HC
Heating circuit is overheating or airflow is restricted.
HC
High-temperature heating condition needs diagnosis.
HE
Heating circuit is not responding correctly.
84C
Compressor startup condition can reduce ice production.
88 88
Power interruption can pause or reset ice-making logic.
OF OF
Cooling-off mode may stop ice production on display models.
LC
Leak sensor has detected water in the base pan.
LC
Leak sensor or water in the base area needs inspection.
No Fan
Controls respond but blower does not run.
No Ice
Ice maker cycles but does not produce ice consistently.
No Light
Ventilation works but LED driver or lamp circuit has failed.
No Power
Hood has no display, light, or fan response.
OC
Water level is too high or the control detects overfill.
OC
Over-level water condition or fill control problem.
OE
Water level sensor reports an overfill condition.
Pan Error
Induction zone does not detect suitable cookware.
Poor Venting
Fan runs but airflow is restricted at filter, duct, or outlet.
E2
Motor speed feedback or blower condition.
E3
Lighting driver or low-voltage circuit issue.
E4
Thermal or fan protection condition.
E1
Control input or communication condition.
SE
Touch keypad input is stuck or contaminated.
SE
Keypad or touch-control input is stuck.
SE
Touch key is stuck or the control panel is contaminated.
SE
Shorted or stuck keypad input.
tC
Temperature sensor circuit is open or out of range.
U
Induction zone does not detect suitable cookware.
Ub
Load is unbalanced and the washer cannot spin safely.
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