If a Samsung refrigerator shows **117 b7C**, the verified Samsung meaning in this research set is **right-side twin ice maker function / ejector-position error**. Use the code to narrow the diagnosis, then confirm the exact model because code scope can change by product generation or region. Samsung appliances monitor whether a function reaches an expected state within a certain sequence. When that check fails, the control can store or display a code even though the root cause may sit elsewhere in the same circuit. The recorded display form is **117 b7C**. Search normalization stores it as **117B7C** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
Reviewed by Ethan Mercer · Last reviewed August 17, 2026
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Ethan Mercer Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished August 17, 2026Updated August 22, 2026Technically reviewed August 17, 2026
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Error code117B7C
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
Right-side twin ice maker function / ejector-position error.
Model compatibility: Samsung can reuse or reformat codes across series and model years, so 117B7C may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
If a Samsung refrigerator shows **117 b7C**, the verified Samsung meaning in this research set is **right-side twin ice maker function / ejector-position error**. Use the code to narrow the diagnosis, then confirm the exact model because code scope can change by product generation or region. Samsung appliances monitor whether a function reaches an expected state within a certain sequence. When that check fails, the control can store or display a code even though the root cause may sit elsewhere in the same circuit. The recorded display form is **117 b7C**. Search normalization stores it as **117B7C** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
On affected Samsung refrigerator models, ice production, ejection, heating, sensing, or ice-room airflow may stop or become intermittent.
One clue that supports the 117 b7C diagnosis is that the bucket may remain empty, jam, or build abnormal frost.
A symptom that fits 117 b7C is that the code can return during an ice-maker test or normal harvest/fill cycle.
When the 117 b7C condition is present, 117 b7C appears and the refrigerator can show behavior related to right-side twin ice maker function / ejector-position error.
117 b7C can be accompanied by this pattern: cooling, airflow, ice-making, defrost, or temperature performance can become intermittent depending on the affected subsystem.
Why it happens
Possible causes
varies by model/region — cross-region baseline — Right-side twin ice maker function / ejector-position error
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
With 117 b7C recorded, verify that the ice maker is enabled and the bucket is seated correctly.
To rule out an accessible cause, confirm freezer/ice-room temperature and household water supply are normal where applicable.
Before requesting service for 117 b7C, remove only loose accessible ice; do not chip ice with sharp tools or concentrated heat.
A safe owner-level check is to use the exact model's Samsung ice-maker test/reset procedure.
For 117 b7C, start by doing this: photograph the code before resetting or unplugging the refrigerator.
The next non-invasive check is to check doors, visible airflow/ice obstructions, water/ice-bin seating, or demo mode only when relevant.
Important safety warning. Protect food if temperatures are no longer safe. Do not open the sealed refrigeration system or energized inverter/compressor circuits. If resolving 117 b7C would require energized internal access, that is the point to hand the diagnosis to a qualified technician.
Get help
When to request repair service
Repeated ice-maker or ice-room codes can require sensor, heater, motor, fan, fill, wiring, or control diagnosis. In a service visit for 117 b7C, model-specific testing should follow the right-side twin ice maker function / ejector-position error circuit rather than treating the code as proof of one failed part.
Book your repair
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
Right-side twin ice maker function / ejector-position error.
Resetting can clear a temporary state, not a persistent issue. If **117 b7C** comes back, preserve the code and move to the safe checks or model-specific service path.
That depends on the accompanying symptom. A code with no safety hazard may allow a short diagnostic check, but **117 b7C** should not be ignored if performance is deteriorating or the display keeps returning.
Treat **117 b7C** as a starting point, not a replacement instruction. Wiring, feedback signals, operating conditions, and electronic controls can mimic a failed component.
The same-looking code can be reused on another Samsung appliance family or reformatted by region/model year. Match the appliance type and exact model before applying a meaning. This page therefore keeps **Refrigerator 117 b7C** separate from same-looking codes used by other Samsung appliance families.
References
Sources & references
Samsung Canada internal RF32FMQDBSR/AA service error-code pages (support-cacyber.samsung.com)
