German Pool REF-365 Error S3: Freezer Defrost Sensor

Refrigerator · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault codeS3

Freezer Defrost Sensor error indicates a problem with the freezer defrost sensor. The manual's first action is: “Freezer Defrost Sensor”

Model
German Pool REF-365
Display shows
Freezer Defrost Sensor (S3)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 9

What S3 means

Freezer Defrost Sensor p. 9

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • WARNINGWARNING. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. p. 3
  • WARNINGWARNING. Please ensure that the refrigerator is well ventilated. Ventilation openings must be provided both at the bottom and the back of the cabinetry to allow for appropriate air flow. p. 6
  • WARNINGWARNING. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. p. 3

What to do

  1. Freezer Defrost Sensor p. 9

If S3 is still not resolved

  • Contact a service technician for assistance. p. 9
    “Freezer Defrost Sensor”

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