Error Code 71
The freezer has gotten too warm
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 71
What This Means
Door left open for extended time; Hot food recently stored in freezer; Compressor not running properly; Freezer sensor reading incorrectly
What actually causes this:
The door was left open or warm food was placed inside
First Thing to Check
Make sure the freezer door is closed completely and allow it to cool for a few hours
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if freezer door is fully closed
- 2
2. Remove any warm food from freezer
- 3
3. Check if door seal is intact
- 4
4. Verify freezer thermistor voltage is normal
- 5
5. Check if compressor is running
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF22M9581 Series Refrigerators
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