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.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off
Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off dedicated circuit breaker.
- 2Remove freezer interior panels to access temperature sensor
Remove freezer interior panels to access temperature sensor (typically mounted on evaporator cover or freezer wall).
- 3Disconnect 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
Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off
Unplug refrigerator from electrical power or switch off dedicated circuit breaker.
- 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
Disconnect wiring harness from sensor connector
Disconnect wiring harness from sensor connector. Note routing path before removal.
- 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
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
Gently extract sensor from mounting well without damaging
Gently extract sensor from mounting well without damaging threads or surrounding components.
- 7
Clean mounting well thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol and
Clean mounting well thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol and lint-free cloth.
- 8
Apply thin layer of thermal conductive paste to
Apply thin layer of thermal conductive paste to sensing tip of new sensor.
- 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
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.
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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