Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Samsung fridge-freezer 33E error code

33E means ice maker sensor error. The ice maker sensor is faulty or the ice maker is jammed, so ice production stops or errors..

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Reset the appliance by unplugging for 5 minutes.
  2. Check the ice bucket is seated correctly and not jammed with fused ice.
  3. If 33E returns with the bucket clear, the ice maker sensor or assembly is faulty.

Call a professional when…

Reset; clear the ice bucket; then the ice maker sensor/assembly is replaced if needed. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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