Error Code 71
Freezer is not staying cold enough
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Abnormal High Temperature of Freezer
What This Means
Freezer door left open or not closing properly; Hot food items recently stored; Freezer in high-ambient temperature environment; Freezer cooling cycle interrupted; Thermostat setting too warm
What actually causes this:
Door left open or compressor running too slowly
First Thing to Check
Ensure freezer door is completely closed
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Close freezer door if open
- 2
Remove any hot food items stored
- 3
Check freezer door seal for proper closure
- 4
Wait for temperature to normalize
- 5
Verify temperature sensor readings
This Error Applies To
Samsung BRF425200A Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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