Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

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

Freezer DoorFreezer Temperature SensorDoor Seal Gasket

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Close freezer door if open

  2. 2

    Remove any hot food items stored

  3. 3

    Check freezer door seal for proper closure

  4. 4

    Wait for temperature to normalize

  5. 5

    Verify temperature sensor readings

This Error Applies To

Samsung BRF425200A Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: BRF425200AP/AAService manual exact match: DRF427500AP/DAService manual exact match: DRF429900AP/DAService manual exact match: DRF425300AP/DA

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