Error Code 85E
Power supply voltage too low for compressor operation
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 85 E
What This Means
Input voltage below minimum operating threshold; Loose AC power connection; Faulty SMPS power supply; Input line voltage instability
What actually causes this:
The home's electrical voltage is too low, or there's a power supply problem in the inverter.
First Thing to Check
Check if other appliances are working normally; measure outlet voltage with a multimeter.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Measure AC input voltage (should be AC 110-127V for US or AC 220-240V for International)
- 2
Check if input voltage is below AC 53V (for 110-127V models) or AC 106V (for 220-240V models)
- 3
Check R312 (DC link resistor) for short circuit
- 4
Verify SMPS output voltage
This Error Applies To
Samsung RS25H51 Series Refrigerators (2014) (2014–present)
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