Error Code 85
The electrical power coming into the refrigerator is too low
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 85
What This Means
Input voltage is AC 106V or lower; Faulty power cord or outlet; SMPS (power supply) defective; Electrical wiring issue in home
What actually causes this:
Your home's electrical supply is weak, or there's a bad outlet connection
First Thing to Check
Try plugging into a different outlet in your home — if the error clears, it's an outlet problem
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Measure AC input voltage at outlet — should be 115V ±10V
- 2
2. Measure AC voltage at SMPS input terminals
- 3
3. Check power cord for damage
- 4
4. Try plugging into different outlet to verify home voltage
- 5
5. Replace SMPS if input voltage is normal
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF22M9581 Series Refrigerators
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