Error Code 71E
Freezer compartment temperature warning alert
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 71 E
What This Means
Freezer door left open for extended time; Hot food placed inside freezer; Compressor not running properly; Poor air circulation in freezer
What actually causes this:
Freezer door left open, fresh hot food loading, or inadequate cooling capacity
First Thing to Check
Close freezer door completely and remove any hot food items
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Verify freezer door is closed properly
- 2
Check if recently added hot food items
- 3
Monitor compressor operation during forced operation mode
- 4
Check for blocked air vents in freezer section
This Error Applies To
Samsung RH25H5613S Series Refrigerators
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