Error Code 73
FlexZone compartment is too warm
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 73
What This Means
Door left open for extended time; Hot food placed in FlexZone; Damper malfunction preventing proper cooling; Airflow obstruction; Temperature sensor reading error
What actually causes this:
The FlexZone was left open, hot food was placed inside, or the damper isn't working
First Thing to Check
Close the FlexZone and wait. Check that it's cooling back down.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if FlexZone door/access is open
- 2
2. Feel for cold air circulation in FlexZone
- 3
3. Check for food blocking vents
- 4
4. Check FlexZone damper operation
- 5
5. Check temperature sensor reading
- 6
6. Verify damper heater operation
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF22NP Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)
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