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Samsung Refrigerators2021–present

Error Code 53

Fresh food compartment is warming up

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: F/R

What This Means

Door left open too long; Large amount of warm food added; Evaporator iced up; Fan motor stopped; Damper valve closed

What actually causes this:

Door was left open or too much warm food was added

First Thing to Check

Make sure the refrigerator door is fully closed

Parts Involved

Refrigerator CompartmentDamper MotorCooling System

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check if refrigerator door is closed

  2. 2

    2. Clear any food blocking vents

  3. 3

    3. Verify cooling fan is running

  4. 4

    4. Check damper motor operation

  5. 5

    5. Ensure cold air is flowing from freezer

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22A4 Series Refrigerators (2021) (2021–present)

Service manual exact match: RF22A4221SG/AAService manual exact match: RF22A4121SG/AAService manual exact match: RF22A4110SG/AAService manual exact match: RF22A4220SG/AAService manual exact match: RF22A4111SG/AAService manual exact match: RF22A4010SG/AAService manual exact match: RF22A4221SR/AAService manual exact match: RF22A4121SR/AA+2 more

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