Samsung Refrigerators2016–present

Error Code R-High-Temp

Refrigerator is too warm — door may be open or there is a cooling issue

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: Fridge temperature display blinks

What This Means

Refrigerator door left open for an extended time; Hot food stored in the refrigerator; Refrigeration system failure

What actually causes this:

The refrigerator door was left ajar or large amounts of warm food were added.

First Thing to Check

Confirm the refrigerator door is completely closed and the gasket is sealing properly.

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check whether the fridge door has been left open

  2. 2

    Check for recently added hot food

  3. 3

    Allow unit to recover; error clears automatically

  4. 4

    If temperature does not recover, investigate compressor and fan

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF30KM Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: RF30KMEDB**/AAService manual exact match: RF30KM*

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