Samsung Refrigerator

Samsung Refrigerator 33E error

Ice maker fault

Needs a technicianFrom brand’s official support

Try a reset once. If it comes back, a trained technician should repair it.

What it means

The ice maker or its heater / motor has a fault.

Common causes

Ice jammed in the ice maker
Water supply off or frozen line
Faulty ice maker motor or heater

Try this at home first

Tick each step as you go

Turn the ice maker off and on
Remove jammed ice from the bucket
Make sure the water supply is on

When to call a technician

If it repeats, get the ice maker serviced.

Safety first

Always switch off at the wall socket or MCB before touching any part. Do not open the outdoor unit, control boards or gas pipes yourself — they carry high voltage and pressure.

Frequently asked questions

What does 33E mean on a Samsung Refrigerator?

Ice maker fault. The ice maker or its heater / motor has a fault.

Can I fix Samsung Refrigerator error 33E myself?

You can try a reset first: Turn the ice maker off and on. If the code returns, call a technician.

Is it safe to keep using the Refrigerator with 33E?

Avoid repeated restarts; running with this fault can cause more damage.

Other Samsung Refrigerator codes

OF OF Demo / cooling-off mode is on 5E Defrost sensor fault 8E Ice maker temperature sensor fault 14E Ice maker temperature sensor fault 21E Freezer fan motor fault 22E Fridge fan motor fault 39E Ice maker fault 40E Ice maker fan motor fault 76C Water leak detected 83E Compressor / cooling cycle fault 84C Compressor / cooling cycle fault 85E Power supply voltage problem

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Sources

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Samsung US Support — Samsung refrigerator error codes

Last checked: 2026-10-20