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Samsung Refrigerator Codes 5E 8E 14E 33E 39E 40E 84C: Names

On Samsung refrigerators in the US with a numeric or alphanumeric display, several codes come with a name only. 5E is a fridge defrost sensor error. 8E is a freezer ice maker sensor error and 14E…

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Code
5E, 8E, 14E, 33E, 39E/39C, 40E/40C, 84C
Appliance
Refrigerator
Brand
Samsung
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What 5E, 8E, 14E, 33E, 39E/39C, 40E/40C, 84C means

On Samsung refrigerators in the US with a numeric or alphanumeric display, several codes come with a name only. 5E is a fridge defrost sensor error. 8E is a freezer ice maker sensor error and 14E is an ice maker sensor error. 33E is an ice pipe heater error. 39E or 39C is an ice maker function error. 40E or 40C is an ice room fan error. 84C is a compressor lock. This is not a complete list, and no owner steps are given.

Common causes of 5E, 8E, 14E, 33E, 39E/39C, 40E/40C, 84C

  • Fridge defrost sensor reading for 5E
  • Ice maker sensor circuits for 8E and 14E
  • Ice pipe heater or ice maker function for 33E and 39E or 39C
  • Ice room fan for 40E or 40C, and compressor start for 84C
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Write down the exact code on the display and take a photo. 2. Check that the doors close and that nothing keeps them open. 3. Do not unplug the unit to clear the code. 4. Keep food cold, and move perishables to a cooler if the compartments warm up. 5. Request service for any of these codes.

! Why to stop there
  • Each code names a circuit, so we test that specific part of the system and its wiring
  • We check the sensors, the ice maker or fan, and the control signal for the code shown
  • A written price is yours to approve before we begin, and our repair workmanship has a 30-day warranty
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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5E, 8E, 14E, 33E, 39E/39C, 40E/40C, 84C5E, 8E, 14E, 33E, 39E/39C, 40E/40C, 84C questions
Which code means what on this page?

5E is a fridge defrost sensor error, 8E and 14E are ice maker sensor errors, 33E is an ice pipe heater error, 39E or 39C is an ice maker function error, 40E or 40C is an ice room fan error, and 84C is a compressor lock.

Can I fix these myself?

No steps are given for owners. Take a photo of the display, keep food cold, and let us test the circuit. We give a written price first.

What about a code that is not on this list?

The list is not complete. Any other code on a Samsung refrigerator should be photographed and reported. We identify it by testing and explain what we find.

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