Error Code 71
Freezer is 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 placed in freezer; Compressor not cycling; Airflow obstruction; Temperature sensor reading error
What actually causes this:
The door was left open, hot food was placed inside, or the compressor isn't cooling enough
First Thing to Check
Close the freezer door and wait a few hours. Check that it's cooling down.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if freezer door has been open
- 2
2. Feel for cold air circulation in freezer
- 3
3. Check for food blocking vents
- 4
4. Listen for compressor operation
- 5
5. Check freezer temperature sensor reading
- 6
6. Verify defrost cycle completion
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF22NP Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)
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