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Samsung Refrigerator Error Codes
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21E Official Samsung material describes 21E as Freezer fan error: the electronics are not sensing rotational feedback from the fan when it should be turning (usually the fan is frozen up, possibly from a door left open or a gap in the door gasket; could also be fan motor failure). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks,…
Search/display variants: 21E caution 22E Official Samsung material describes 22E as Fridge fan error; can be caused by running the refrigerator with the door left open too long. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Search/display variants: 22E, 22C caution 41 Official Samsung material describes 41 as Family Hub reboot indicator. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Search/display variants: 41, 42 caution 41C Official Samsung material describes 41C as Applies only to 3-Door French Door Family Hub models (software/update related). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Search/display variants: 41C caution 76C Official Samsung material describes 76C as Water is detected in the Autofill compartment. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Search/display variants: 76C caution 85C Official Samsung material describes 85C as Family Hub error triggered by low voltage on the power source (could be caused by a brief power outage); it is harmless. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Search/display variants: 85C routine 88 88 Official Samsung material describes 88 88 as Voltage or power errors: 83E compressor abnormal current detection; 85E compressor under-voltage (brown-out); 86E compressor over-voltage (power surge); 88 88 communication fault (power disrupted during bootup). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Search/display variants: 88 88, 83E, 85E, 86E, 8888 caution AP Official Samsung material describes AP as The refrigerator is acting as an access point so it can be set up for Wi-Fi features such as SmartThings; usually triggered by holding the indicated button during SmartThings setup. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Search/display variants: AP routine