Error Code 86

Electrical outlet voltage is too high

Also displayed as: 86

What This Means

Outlet voltage too high; Voltage regulator failure in house electrical system; Transformer tap setting incorrect; House electrical problem

First Thing to Check

Parts Involved

How to Fix

1. 1

   1. Measure AC voltage at electrical outlet where refrigerator is plugged in

2. 2

   2. Should read 115V ± 10% (103.5V to 126.5V normal)

3. 3

   3. If voltage is above 126V, check other loads on circuit

4. 4

   4. Unplug heavy loads and retest voltage

5. 5

   5. If voltage still high, contact electrician to check house wiring

6. 6

   6. Check outlet is not wired for 240V circuit by mistake

This Error Applies To

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