Error Code 72E
Refrigerator compartment warming up abnormally
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 72 E
What This Means
Door left open for extended period; Hot food placed inside; High ambient temperature; Compressor not running
What actually causes this:
The fridge door was left ajar or the cooling system isn't working properly.
First Thing to Check
Make sure the refrigerator door closes completely and the compressor is running.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check if refrigerator door is open
- 2
Measure actual refrigerator temperature
- 3
Verify refrigerator display reading
- 4
Check compressor operation status
This Error Applies To
Samsung RS25H51 Series Refrigerators (2014) (2014–present)
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