Samsung Refrigerators2022–present

Error Code F-TEMP-HIGH

Freezer temperature has risen to an unsafe level

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: Freezer temperature display blinks

What This Means

Freezer door left open for an extended period; Hot food placed in freezer; Condenser or evaporator fan not running; Loss of refrigerant; Compressor not running

What actually causes this:

The freezer got too warm — most commonly the door was left ajar, but it can also mean the cooling system has a problem.

First Thing to Check

Make sure the freezer door is completely closed and the gasket is sealing properly.

Parts Involved

Freezer door gasketCompressorFreezer fan motor

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check if freezer door is fully closed and gasket seals properly

  2. 2

    Check if hot food was recently stored in the freezer

  3. 3

    Confirm compressor and fans are running

  4. 4

    If temperature remains high, perform self-diagnosis to check for sensor or fan errors

This Error Applies To

Samsung DRF36C Series Refrigerators (2022) (2022–present)

Service manual exact match: DRF36C500SR/DAService manual exact match: DRF36C500*Service manual exact match: DRF36C**

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