Error Code 86E
The power coming into the refrigerator is too low for the compressor to run
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 86E
What This Means
Low household supply voltage; Loose power connection; Extension cord with inadequate gauge being used
What actually causes this:
Shared circuit with other high-draw appliances dropping the line voltage below threshold during peak use
First Thing to Check
Measure the outlet voltage with a meter while the refrigerator is trying to run
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Measure AC input voltage at the outlet — this error triggers when input is AC 106V or lower (220–240V models) or AC 53V or lower (110–127V models)
- 2
Check power cord connections
Other Error Codes for RF23A9771SR
The power coming into the refrigerator is dangerously high
The heater that prevents condensation on the showcase door panel has an open circuit
The second ice supply line heater has an open circuit
Freezer temperature sensor is reading an impossible value
Fridge compartment sensor is detecting an impossible temperature
Freezer defrost sensor is reading outside its valid range
Outside ambient temperature sensor has failed or lost connection
Fridge evaporator fan has stopped or has no feedback