How do I fix error code FREEZER_HIGH_TEMP_ALERT on a Samsung refrigerators?

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Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code FREEZER_HIGH_TEMP_ALERT

Q: What does error code FREEZER_HIGH_TEMP_ALERT mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Freezer temperature is too warm right now Door left open for extended period; Large amount of hot food recently loaded; Compressor or fan failure (check other error codes); Ambient temperature extremely high

Freezer temperature is too warm right now

Minor

Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own

Also displayed as: Freezer temperature display blinks

What This Means

Door left open for extended period; Large amount of hot food recently loaded; Compressor or fan failure (check other error codes); Ambient temperature extremely high

What actually causes this:

The freezer got warm, usually because the door was left open or a large load of warm food was added. Not necessarily a malfunction.

First Thing to Check

Check that the freezer drawer is completely closed and the door gasket is sealing properly.

How to Fix

1
Check if door was recently left open
2
Check if hot food was stored
3
If no obvious cause, check for other error codes (fan, compressor)
4
Monitor temperatures — error clears automatically when temperature normalizes

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF23M80 Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: RF23M80*0**Service manual exact match: RF23M8090SR/AAService manual exact match: RF23M8070SR/AAService manual exact match: RF23M8070SG/AAService manual exact match: RF23M8090SG/SAService manual exact match: RF23M8080SR/EE