Error Code 71E
Freezer compartment warming up abnormally
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 71 E
What This Means
Door left open for extended period; Hot food placed inside; High ambient temperature; Compressor not running
What actually causes this:
Someone left the freezer door open too long or put warm food in without giving it time to chill.
First Thing to Check
Check if the freezer door is closed properly and listen for the compressor running.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check if freezer door is open
- 2
Measure actual freezer temperature
- 3
Verify freezer display is reading correctly
- 4
Check if compressor is operating
Other Error Codes for RS25H5121WW
Ice maker position sensor out of sync
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Room temperature sensor malfunction
Compressor motor won't start
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Freezer compartment fan motor not responding
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