Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Dispenser Lever Assembly by Samsung

Andrew, with the refrigerator unplugged, there should be 1 screw on the underside of the dispenser assembly on the right-hand side by the ice chute. This screw would need to be removed then the display would need to be pushed to the right while the right side of the display is lifted up. The paddle switch can then be tested for continuity while activated by the paddle. If the switches test as having continuity while the paddle is activated, the dispenser control DA97-11828A has failed. If one does not have continuity while the paddles are pressed, the dispenser lever assembly DA97-08519A would need to be replaced.

Steve, it would be likely that the dispenser lever assembly DA97-08519A is the cause. However, it is recommended that the paddle switch is tested to ensure that it has failed. The switch would be tested for continuity at the wire connector when the ice paddle is pressed. With the power cord unplugged from the wall outlet, the dispenser lever would be accessed by removing the screw located under the display cover. From there, the display cover will need to be pushed to the right while lifting up on the right side. It is recommended that a picture of the wires is taken before removing the wires to ensure the proper placement is noted. There will be a lock tab located under the display where the dispenser lever assembly sits that will need to be pressed in to allow the two to be pulled away from each other.

George, the error 2E is going to indicate that there is a fresh food sensor DA32-00033C issue. The sensor can be found at the top of the back cover assembly and tested for resistance. At 80°F the resistance should be 4690O. at 70°F it should read 5621O, at 64°F it should read 6521O, at 60°F it should read 7032O. If the sensor tests properly, the issue would be in the main control DA41-00684A. In regards to the water coming out of the dispenser while dispensing ice, if the ice maker fan in the freezer fan is not running it will not provide cold air for the ice to freeze. The ice maker fan DA31-00146B can be tested by going to the main control connection 76 pin 2 (with the red probe of a meter) to pin1 (with the black probe of a meter) for 7-11 VDC. If there is not a voltage supply then the main board has failed. If there is a voltage supply then the fan motor has failed.

Ralph, while the lever assembly [DA97-08519A] may be the potential issue, you may want to test it still. There are microswitches that can be tested in the assembly by testing for continuity. If the grey wire does not have continuity with the blue and white wire when the ice paddle is pressed, then this will tell the control that only the water paddle is pressed. This will then verify that the lever assembly has failed. If they do have continuity, then the main control may not be receiving the voltage from the paddle or may not even be reading the signal at all.

Gregg, Yes, the DA97-08519A / DA97-08519A Dispenser Lever Assembly, is the correct lever assembly for the model number you supplied(stainless steel). Unfortunately, the part is presently out of stock, it will need to be ordered from the manufacturer. This will add a few days to the delivery process, once you place the order. Thanks,

Hello Mark. You will need to order and replace the case filter DA81-05883A on the unit. Thanks.

James, The spring that is on the lever assembly would only come with the dispenser lever assembly DA97-08519A.

Jeremy, This issue would most likely be that the spring for the ice lever is faulty or broken and would need to be replaced. The part number for the spring is DA61-01651A

Hello Dennis. You do pull straight out and down to the right all at the same time. These can be very difficult to get to pop free from the door. This is how the manufacturer Samsung says to remove the part. Sometimes these parts do break when trying to remove them.

Hello Rich. 1. Remove a screw under the display cover. 2. Remove the display cover by pushing it to the right side and pulling it up. 3. Disengage the housing connect of display cover. 4. Take hooks (?) away from the groove using flat-head screwdriver and pull it toward (?) to separate.