Error Code 85
Refrigerator voltage is too low and it cannot operate safely
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 85
What This Means
Household voltage below 106V AC; Damaged power cord; Overloaded circuit breaker; Utility company voltage issue
What actually causes this:
House has a weak electrical supply or outlet is on overloaded circuit
First Thing to Check
Check if other appliances are running and plugged into the same circuit
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Measure household voltage at wall outlet using multimeter
- 2
Should read 115V AC nominal (acceptable 106V-125V)
- 3
If low, check circuit breaker for overload
- 4
Contact utility company if voltage is consistently low
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF265BEA Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)
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