Error Code 85
Electrical outlet voltage is too low
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 85
What This Means
Outlet voltage too low; Power cord damage or loose connection; High resistance in power cord or outlet; House electrical system problem
What actually causes this:
Weak electrical circuit or too many appliances running on same circuit
First Thing to Check
Check if other appliances are running — unplug them and restart refrigerator
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Measure AC voltage at electrical outlet where refrigerator is plugged in
- 2
2. Should read 115V ± 10% (103.5V to 126.5V normal)
- 3
3. If voltage is below 103V, check other loads on circuit
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4. Unplug heavy appliances and retest voltage
- 5
5. If voltage still low, contact electrician to check house wiring
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6. Verify power cord is not damaged or frayed
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF22K9581 Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)
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