Error Code 83
Compressor is drawing too much or too little electrical current
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 83
What This Means
Compressor winding problem; Inverter PCB soldering defect; Compressor wire connection loose; Inverter PCB soldering failure; Refrigerant overcharge or undercharge
What actually causes this:
Compressor winding is damaged, or electrical connections are loose
First Thing to Check
No user-level checks available
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check compressor wire connections are tight
- 2
2. Check inverter PCB for visible soldering defects
- 3
3. Measure DC 15V output — should not be less than 13.5V
- 4
4. Check compressor resistance with multimeter
- 5
5. Verify refrigerant charge
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF22NP Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)
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