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Samsung Refrigerator error code

Samsung Refrigerator Error 5E

Unplug refrigerator from electrical power.

Unplug refrigerator from electrical power.

UnknownStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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Samsung refrigerator repair guide for error 5E
Error code5ERefrigerator

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Unplug refrigerator from electrical power

    Unplug refrigerator from electrical power.

  2. 2
    Remove fresh food compartment shelves and evaporator cover

    Remove fresh food compartment shelves and evaporator cover to access defrost sensor on evaporator coil assembly.

  3. 3
    Disconnect wiring harness connector from sensor assembly

    Disconnect wiring harness connector from sensor assembly.

A quick explanation

What does 5E mean?

Unplug refrigerator from electrical power.

The answer you came for

How to fix Samsung refrigerator error 5E

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

  1. 1

    Unplug refrigerator from electrical power

    Unplug refrigerator from electrical power.

  2. 2

    Remove fresh food compartment shelves and evaporator cover

    Remove fresh food compartment shelves and evaporator cover to access defrost sensor on evaporator coil assembly.

  3. 3

    Disconnect wiring harness connector from sensor assembly

    Disconnect wiring harness connector from sensor assembly.

  4. 4

    Measure resistance across sensor terminals with multimeter

    Measure resistance across sensor terminals with multimeter. Compare reading to service manual chart for current temperature.

  5. 5

    If sensor tests faulty (open, shorted, or out

    If sensor tests faulty (open, shorted, or out of range): remove mounting clip securing sensor to evaporator tube.

  6. 6

    Carefully extract old sensor

    Carefully extract old sensor. Clean evaporator tube mounting surface with isopropyl alcohol.

  7. 7

    Apply thermal conductive paste to sensing tip of

    Apply thermal conductive paste to sensing tip of new sensor.

  8. 8

    Install replacement defrost sensor using OEM part DA32-10107R

    Install replacement defrost sensor using OEM part DA32-10107R. Secure to evaporator tube with mounting clip.

  9. 9

    Route wiring harness away from sharp edges

    Route wiring harness away from sharp edges. Reconnect harness firmly until seated.

  10. 10

    Reassemble evaporator cover and interior components

    Reassemble evaporator cover and interior components. Restore power. Monitor defrost cycle to ensure proper operation and temperature stabilization.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Refrigerator Error Unplug refrigerator from electrical power.Remove fresh food compartment shelves and evaporator cover to access defrost sensor on evaporator coil assembly.Disconnect wiring harness connector from sensor assembly.Measure resistance across sensor terminals with multimeter. Compare reading to service manual chart for current temperature.If sensor tests faulty (open, shorted, or out of range): remove mounting clip securing sensor to evaporator tube.Carefully extract old sensor. Clean evaporator tube mounting surface with isopropyl alcohol.Apply thermal conductive paste to sensing tip of new sensor.Install replacement defrost sensor using OEM part DA32-10107R. Secure to evaporator tube with mounting clip.Route wiring harness away from sharp edges. Reconnect harness firmly until seated.Reassemble evaporator cover and interior components. Restore power. Monitor defrost cycle to ensure proper operation and temperature stabilization. Instant PDF Download • Factory Authorized

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: DA32-10107R

Price noted in the current guide: $27

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Samsung Refrigerator error 5E in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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