Error Code 86
Refrigerator voltage is too high and internal components may be damaged
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 86
What This Means
Household voltage above 310V AC; Power surge from utility company; Voltage regulator failure; Utility company overvoltage condition
What actually causes this:
Power surge in house electrical system or utility company issue
First Thing to Check
Unplug the refrigerator immediately if voltage is dangerously high
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Measure household voltage at wall outlet
- 2
Should read 115V AC nominal
- 3
If high, check utility company voltage with meter
- 4
Use surge protector or voltage regulator
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF265BEA Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)
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