Error Code 8
Fridge temperature abnormally high
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 71-72
What This Means
Door left open for extended period; Hot food placed in refrigerator; Compressor not running; Cooling fan not operating; Evaporator coil icing or restriction; Condenser coil dirty or restricted
What actually causes this:
Door left open letting cold air escape or compressor failed
First Thing to Check
Make sure refrigerator door closes properly
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check if refrigerator door is open longer than 2 minutes
- 2
Verify compressor is running in forced operation mode
- 3
Confirm cooling fan operation
- 4
Check evaporator for ice blockage
- 5
Inspect condenser coil for dust blockage
- 6
Monitor temperature sensor readings
This Error Applies To
Samsung RR39M73 Series Refrigerators
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