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Error Code: Refrigerator Difficulty: Moderate
Problem: Dispenser control fault – temperature sensor mismatch between compartments
How to Fix Refrigerator Error
- Unplug refrigerator and remove rear wall panels in both compartments to access sensors.
- Test both refrigerator (WPW
- and freezer (WPW
- temperature sensors as described in Er rS/Er FS procedures.
- Verify sensor readings match actual compartment temperatures within 5°F tolerance.
- Check wiring harness continuity between sensors and main control board.
- Inspect dispenser control board (located behind dispenser housing in door) for moisture damage from spills.
- Disconnect dispenser board harness and check for corrosion on connector pins.
- Clean dispenser board connectors with electrical contact cleaner if corrosion present.
- If both sensors test good and wiring is intact, replace dispenser control board WPW
- After repair, verify dispenser functions (water, ice) operate correctly and temperature displays stabilize.
- Monitor for 24 hours to ensure error doesn’t return during temperature fluctuations.
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