Error Code 71
Freezer temperature is abnormally high
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 71
What This Means
Freezer door left open for extended period; Hot food placed directly in freezer; Compressor or cooling system fault; Cooling Off mode accidentally activated
What actually causes this:
Door was left open or hot food was stored; if neither is true, the cooling system may have failed.
First Thing to Check
Confirm the freezer door is fully closed and that the door gasket seals properly.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check if freezer door was left open
- 2
Check if hot food was recently placed in freezer
- 3
Verify Cooling Off mode is not active
- 4
If door was closed and no hot food was added, check compressor operation
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF29CB9900 Series Refrigerators (2023) (2023–present)
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