Samsung Refrigerators2021–present

Error Code 72

Refrigerator is too warm

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: Error 72

What This Means

Door left open for extended time; Hot food loaded without cooling first; Compressor not running; Poor door seal

What actually causes this:

Door left open or too much warm food added

First Thing to Check

Close refrigerator door and wait 30 minutes

Parts Involved

Door GasketCompressorEvaporator

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check if door is closed properly

  2. 2

    Feel cold air coming from vents

  3. 3

    Verify compressor is running

  4. 4

    Check door gasket seal

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF262BEAES Series Refrigerators (2021) (2021–present)

Service manual exact match: RF262BEAESGService manual exact match: RF262BEAESR

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