How to Fix Samsung Fridge Freezer Error Codes 1E, 5E, SE
How to Fix Samsung Fridge Freezer Error Codes 1E, 5E, SE
How to Fix Samsung Fridge Freezer Error Codes 1E, 5E, SE In this video, Amy is going to help you identify and fix the problem with your Samsung American-style fridge freezer when it is displaying error code 1E, 5E or SE.
Error codes are usually displayed on your fridge freezer control panel to alert you when something is wrong with the appliance. If yours is displaying 1E, 5E or SE, it means there is a problem with the fridge defrost sensor.
This video will show you how to replace the defrost sensor on your fridge freezer as well as some checks to perform to make sure that this is what is causing the problem.
As well as fixing faults, it’s important to ensure that your fridge freezer is running as safely as possible. Check out our video below on important safety checks for your fridge freezer: • Important Safety Checks For Your Frid…
Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here’s what we talk about in each part of our video:
0:00 Introducing the video 0:19 How are error codes displayed 0:26 Why the error code 1E, 5E or SE is showing 0:33 The purpose of the defrost sensor 0:44 How to reset the fridge freezer 1:01 The tools needed for the repair 1:11 How to access the defrost sensor 2:08 Tips on how to remove ice build-up 2:20 Suggested video: How to Find The Model Number on a Fridge Freezer 2:26 How to remove the defrost sensor 2:54 How to fit the new defrost sensor 3:10 Putting the fridge freezer back together 4:11 Suggested video: Important Safety Checks For Your Fridge Freezer
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9.212 -> Hi, I'm Amy
from eSpares.
10.894 -> In this video, I'll
be showing you
12.097 -> how to identify and fix a
Samsung American style fridge freezer
15.589 -> that displays the error codes
1E, 5E or SE.
19.587 -> Error codes are displayed on your
fridge freezer's control panel
22.73 -> and they're there to alert you if
something's wrong with an appliance.
25.955 -> So if yours is displaying
the error code 1E, 5E or SE
29.892 -> this could be due to a problem
with your fridge defrost sensor.
33.875 -> The defrosting sensor
communicates with the PCB
36.702 -> to confirm that the defrosting process
has taken place.
39.884 -> But not to worry though if you do see
any of these error codes
41.962 -> because there's lots that
you can do to fix them.
44.744 -> Before we start it's worth
resetting the appliance first.
47.849 -> Sometimes your fridge freezer will display
an error code due to a system glitch
51.495 -> so to make sure this isn't
what's causing the issue
53.709 -> reset your fridge freezer
55.068 -> and you can do this by
turning it off for one minute
57.137 -> and then turning it
back on again.
61.538 -> For this repair you're
going to be needing
63.015 -> a Phillips screwdriver and a
small flathead screwdriver as well.
66.685 -> Before you start make sure
67.708 -> your fridge freezer is fully
disconnected from the mains power.
71.208 -> As mentioned earlier
72.245 -> this error refers
to the defrost sensor
74.643 -> which may result in
a build-up of ice
76.571 -> in your fridge chamber.
78.504 -> Empty the shelves
and drawers from the fridge
80.132 -> and then you're ready to start
removing the back panel.
83.033 -> First you need to pull away the two vent
covers that sit on top of the two screws.
92.922 -> The next thing to do is
remove the water bottle
95.005 -> that sits underneath
the evaporator cover.
97.097 -> You can do this by
removing these two screws
107.464 -> using a Phillips screwdriver
108.699 -> you can proceed to remove the four screws
that are holding the cover in place.
118.805 -> Then you can gently
lift the cover away.
122.393 -> Then you can release the two plugs
that are holding the panel into place.
128.873 -> If there's a build-up of ice
130.053 -> you're going to
need to remove this
131.327 -> with either a steamer
132.357 -> or if you don't have one
a hair dryer to melt it.
135.414 -> Here we can see
the defrost sensor.
137.618 -> If you need to
purchase a new one
138.881 -> you're going to need to
know your model number.
140.812 -> So if you're not sure
of your model number
142.168 -> you can take a look
at our video up here
143.609 -> where we'll explain how to
find it and what you're looking for.
146.786 -> Before you remove
the defrost sensor
148.981 -> you can take a photo
to see how it's connected
151.229 -> and then you can refer back
to this when installing a new one.
155.218 -> You can use your small flat
head to remove these plug covers.
163.181 -> Then,
164.051 -> disconnect the plug
167.96 -> remove this from
the pipe work
171.695 -> and disconnect
the wire.
175.125 -> Now you can replace this
with a new one
176.766 -> and if you're unsure
how to connect it
178.617 -> you can refer back to
the photo you took earlier.
190.317 -> You can now replace
the evaporator cover
195.347 -> and reconnect
the two plugs.
200.916 -> Now we can refit
the four screws.
209.765 -> Now you can place the two vent
covers over the top two screws.
220.141 -> Next we can refit the water
bottle under the evaporator cover
228.405 -> and finally we can refit
the drawers and shelves.
240.91 -> There you have it
242.211 -> how to fix your Samsung
American style fridge freezer
244.615 -> that's displaying the
error codes 1E, 5E or SE.
248.138 -> We hope that your fridge freezer's
now up and running again.
251.199 -> It's also important to ensure
252.3 -> that your fridge freezer is
running as safely as possible.
255.02 -> So be sure to
check out our video
256.281 -> on important safety checks
for your fridge freezer.
