Ice Maker Diagnostics
Samsung Ice Maker
Samsung Ice Maker
Error Codes
Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.
Enter the code shown on your ice maker display
Is it safe to keep using it?
Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.
Can error codes be reset?
Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.
When should I stop using it?
Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.
Error Code Directory
Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps
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Medium
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Code
Meaning
Severity
Common Symptom
8E
Ice maker sensor error
Medium
Water fills the tray but the ice maker never initiates the harvest because it cannot confirm the ice has reached the target temperature.
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33E
Water supply issue
Medium
The ice maker attempts a fill cycle but the tray remains empty or only partially filled, resulting in thin or missing ice cubes.
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39E
Ice maker malfunction
Medium
The ice bucket remains empty after 24 hours despite the ice maker being turned on and the water supply connected.
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40E
Ice maker fan error
Medium
The ice maker produces ice at a significantly reduced rate because cold air is not being actively circulated across the ice tray.
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FROST
Excessive frost buildup
Medium
Heavy white frost covers the ice maker housing, the interior freezer walls near the ice maker, and possibly the fan vent area.
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ICE-OFF
Ice maker turned off
Low
The ice bucket remains empty despite the refrigerator running normally and the freezer being at the correct temperature.
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LEAK
Water leak detected
High
Visible water accumulates on the kitchen floor in front of, beside, or behind the refrigerator unit.
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NO-ICE
No ice production
Medium
The ice maker shows as enabled on the display but the bucket remains empty after waiting 24 or more hours.
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