How do I fix error code FRIDGE-HIGH-TEMP on a Samsung refrigerators?

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Samsung Refrigerators2020–present

Error Code FRIDGE-HIGH-TEMP

Q: What does error code FRIDGE-HIGH-TEMP mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Refrigerator section temperature is too warm right now Refrigerator doors left open; Hot food stored inside; Power outage recovery; Damper not opening, cooling system issue

Refrigerator section temperature is too warm right now

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: R blinks repeatedly (fridge compartment abnormal high temperature indicator)

What This Means

Refrigerator doors left open; Hot food stored inside; Power outage recovery; Damper not opening, cooling system issue

What actually causes this:

The fresh food area is too warm — door may have been left open or there is a cooling issue.

First Thing to Check

Check both refrigerator doors are fully closed and the door gasket is sealing properly along the full perimeter.

Parts Involved

Damper motor (step motor, DC12V, H/T 1W)

How to Fix

1
Confirm both refrigerator doors are fully closed
2
Check if hot food was recently added
3
Allow time for temperature to recover
4
If persistent, check damper operation and cooling system

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF28T5 Series Refrigerators (2020) (2020–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28T5101SR/AAService manual exact match: RF28T5A01S9/APService manual exact match: RF28T5021S9/EMService manual exact match: RF28T5001S9/MLService manual exact match: RF28T5021B1/COService manual exact match: RF28T5A01SR/AAService manual exact match: RF28T5021SR/AAService manual exact match: RF28T5001SR/AA