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
How to Fix
- 1
Check if freezer door is fully closed and gasket seals properly
- 2
Check if hot food was recently stored in the freezer
- 3
Confirm compressor and fans are running
- 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)
Related Error Codes
Internal I/O expander chip on main board has a communication fault
External temperature sensor is unplugged or has failed
Freezer temperature sensor is disconnected or out of range
Freezer evaporator fan is not running when it should be
Freezer defrost sensor is disconnected or reading out of range
Condenser fan motor in the machine compartment is not running
Freezer defrost heater or safety cutout has failed or wiring is open
Fridge temperature sensor is disconnected or out of range