Error Code 35
The freezer is running colder than normal or the sensor thinks it is
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 35
What This Means
Freezer temperature sensor reading incorrectly; Defrost cycle not completing properly; Evaporator iced over
What actually causes this:
Either the freezer is actually too cold, or the temperature sensor is reading incorrectly
First Thing to Check
Use a regular thermometer to check actual freezer temperature — should be around 0°F (-18°C)
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check actual freezer temperature with separate thermometer
- 2
2. Run forced defrost cycle
- 3
3. Verify freezer sensor voltage is within 4.5V to 1.0V range
- 4
4. Check if defrost heater operates
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF22M9581 Series Refrigerators
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