Error Code ⠫
The freezer got too warm
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Freezer compartment abnormal high-temperature indicator blinks
What This Means
Door left open for extended period; Large amount of hot food placed in freezer; Freezer fan not operating; Evaporator coil frosted over (defrost cycle failure); Compressor not running
What actually causes this:
The freezer door was left open too long or you put hot food in the freezer
First Thing to Check
Close the freezer door firmly and wait 30 minutes for temperature to drop
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if freezer door has been open — close door fully
- 2
2. Remove any hot food that was just added
- 3
3. Listen for freezer fan operation — should hear fan running
- 4
4. Check if compressor is running (should hear compressor hum)
- 5
5. Allow 30 minutes for temperature to normalize
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF23R6 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)
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