Samsung Refrigerators2016–present

Error Code 73

Convertible zone is too warm

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 73

What This Means

Convertible zone door left open for extended period; Hot food recently stored in convertible zone; Compressor not running properly; Convertible zone fan not operating; Defrost cycle in progress

What actually causes this:

Door left open, hot food added, or compressor not running

First Thing to Check

Close convertible zone door and wait — check if error clears after a few hours

Parts Involved

Convertible Zone Temperature SensorCompressorConvertible Zone FanDoor Seal

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check that convertible zone door is fully closed and seals properly

  2. 2

    2. Remove any recently added hot food items

  3. 3

    3. Listen for compressor operation — should hear hum/cycling

  4. 4

    4. Check convertible zone fan is running — should hear air circulation

  5. 5

    5. Wait 24 hours with normal usage — error should clear automatically

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22K9581 Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28K9580Service manual exact match: RF22K9581

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