Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 85

The wall outlet isn't providing enough electrical power

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 85

What This Means

Outlet voltage below 106V AC; Outlet connected to power strip or surge protector; Wiring issue in home electrical system; Utility company voltage problem; SMPS board insufficient output

What actually causes this:

The outlet is low voltage, or the refrigerator is on an overloaded circuit

First Thing to Check

Plug refrigerator into a different outlet in your home. Check other outlets with a multimeter.

Parts Involved

SMPS boardPower supply wiringOutlet

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Measure voltage at outlet with multimeter — should be 115V

  2. 2

    2. Plug refrigerator directly into wall outlet (not power strip)

  3. 3

    3. Check for voltage drop across power cord

  4. 4

    4. Contact utility company if voltage consistently below 106V

  5. 5

    5. If voltage normal, check SMPS output

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22NP Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF22NPService manual exact match: RF28NH

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