Error Code 72
Refrigerator is warmer than it should be and perishables may spoil
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 72
What This Means
Door left open for extended period; Hot food stored in fridge; Compressor not running; Evaporator fan not operating
What actually causes this:
Door left open too long or warm food was placed inside
First Thing to Check
Make sure the refrigerator door closes completely and the seal is not damaged
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check if fridge door is fully closed
- 2
Remove hot food items from fridge
- 3
Verify compressor is running
- 4
Check if fans are operating
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF265BEA Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)
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