Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 71C

Freezer is too warm

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 71C (blinking)

What This Means

Door left open for extended time; Hot food stored in compartment; Temperature sensor error; Refrigerant leak; Evaporator icing

What actually causes this:

Door left open too long or warm food added

First Thing to Check

Close freezer door completely and wait

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check if freezer door is closed

  2. 2

    Remove any hot food from freezer

  3. 3

    Verify door seals are intact

  4. 4

    Check temperature sensor is working

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF28K9070A Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28K9070AAService manual exact match: RF22K938AA

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