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Samsung Refrigerator error code

Samsung Refrigerator Error 1E

Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off dedicated circuit breaker.

Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off dedicated circuit breaker.

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Samsung refrigerator repair guide for error 1E
Error code1ERefrigerator

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off

    Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off dedicated circuit breaker.

  2. 2
    Remove freezer interior panels to access temperature sensor

    Remove freezer interior panels to access temperature sensor (typically mounted on evaporator cover or freezer wall).

  3. 3
    Disconnect wiring harness from sensor connector

    Disconnect wiring harness from sensor connector. Note routing path before removal.

A quick explanation

What does 1E mean?

Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off dedicated circuit breaker.

The answer you came for

How to fix Samsung refrigerator error 1E

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off

    Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off dedicated circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    Remove freezer interior panels to access temperature sensor

    Remove freezer interior panels to access temperature sensor (typically mounted on evaporator cover or freezer wall).

  3. 3

    Disconnect wiring harness from sensor connector

    Disconnect wiring harness from sensor connector. Note routing path before removal.

  4. 4

    Measure resistance across sensor terminals with multimeter at

    Measure resistance across sensor terminals with multimeter at current freezer temperature. Compare to service manual chart (e.g., at 0°F/-18°C should be ~17kΩ).

  5. 5

    If reading is infinite (open), zero (shorted), or

    If reading is infinite (open), zero (shorted), or deviates >15% from chart: remove mounting clip or screw securing sensor.

  6. 6

    Gently extract sensor from mounting well without damaging

    Gently extract sensor from mounting well without damaging threads or surrounding components.

  7. 7

    Clean mounting well thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol and

    Clean mounting well thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol and lint-free cloth.

  8. 8

    Apply thin layer of thermal conductive paste to

    Apply thin layer of thermal conductive paste to sensing tip of new sensor.

  9. 9

    Install replacement temperature sensor using OEM part DA32-10104R

    Install replacement temperature sensor using OEM part DA32-10104R. Secure in mounting clip or with screw tightened to 3 in-lbs.

  10. 10

    Route wiring away from sharp edges and moving

    Route wiring away from sharp edges and moving parts. Reconnect harness until audible click. Reassemble interior panels. Restore power and monitor freezer temperature display for 2 hours to confirm accurate readings.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Refrigerator Error Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off dedicated circuit breaker. Remove freezer interior panels to access temperature sensor (typically mounted on evaporator cover or freezer wall). Disconnect wiring harness from sensor connector. Note routing path before removal. Measure resistance across sensor terminals with multimeter at current freezer temperature. Compare to service manual chart (e.g., at 0°F/-18°C should be ~17kΩ). If reading is infinite (open), zero (shorted), or deviates >15% from chart: remove mounting clip or screw securing sensor. Gently extract sensor from mounting well without damaging threads or surrounding components. Clean mounting well thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol and lint-free cloth. Apply thin layer of thermal conductive paste to sensing tip of new sensor. Install replacement temperature sensor using OEM part DA32-10104R. Secure in mounting clip or with screw tightened to 3 in-lbs. Route wiring away from sharp edges and moving parts. Reconnect harness until audible click. Reassemble interior panels. Restore power and monitor freezer temperature display for 2 hours to confirm accurate readings.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: DA32-10104R

Price noted in the current guide: $24

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Samsung Refrigerator error 1E in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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