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Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 72E

Refrigerator temperature critically high

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 72E

What This Means

Fridge temperature abnormally high; Fridge door open for extended period; Hot food stored in fridge; Compressor not running; Evaporator blocked

What actually causes this:

Door left open, compressor not cooling, or warm food was added

First Thing to Check

Close fridge door and wait 30 minutes to see if error clears

Parts Involved

Fridge door and gasketR-SensorCompressor

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check if fridge door is fully closed

  2. 2

    Verify fridge temperature sensor reading

  3. 3

    Run forced operation to check compressor

  4. 4

    Wait predetermined time period, error should clear if cause is removed

  5. 5

    Check evaporator for frost blockage

This Error Applies To

Samsung RS22HDHPN Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)

Service manual exact match: RS22HDHPNBC/AAService manual exact match: RS22HDHPNWW/AAService manual exact match: RS22HDHPN**Service manual exact match: RS22HDHPNSR/AA

Related Error Codes

2E

Fridge sensor failure or wiring issue

71E

Freezer temperature critically high

83E

Compressor drawing excessive or abnormal current

26E

Ice maker positioning failure

6E

Ambient temperature sensor failure

21E

Freezer fan motor failure or feedback signal issue

4E

Freezer defrost sensor failure

5E

Fridge defrost sensor failure

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