⚠️ Safety Warning: Appliance repair involves electricity, gas, and moving parts. Always disconnect power before working on any appliance.
Error Code: Refrigerator Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Flash code 9: EEPROM/memory error (non-display models); identical failure mode to 98E code
How to Fix Refrigerator Error
- Unplug refrigerator from electrical power for 15 minutes to attempt deep memory reset.
- Restore power and observe if error clears during startup sequence.
- If persistent, remove rear access panel to expose main control board.
- Inspect board thoroughly for burnt components, bulging capacitors, or charred traces near memory chips.
- Check all board mounting screws and ground connections for tightness and corrosion.
- Reseat all wiring harness connectors on main board. Clean pins with contact cleaner.
- If visual inspection shows damage or error remains after reset: replace main control board using OEM part DA92-00127A.
- Transfer all connectors to new board one-by-one. Secure mounting screws to 4 in-lbs torque.
- Restore power. Enter service mode per model instructions to initialize board memory and clear error history.
- Run full system diagnostic to verify all functions operate correctly and error is permanently cleared.
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Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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