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Samsung Refrigerator Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Samsung refrigerator error code we have verified against Samsung's own support pages, with its official meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).

Codes by system

Power supply

Samsung refrigerator 83E (compressor abnormal current) Samsung refrigerator 85E (compressor under voltage) Samsung refrigerator 86E (compressor over voltage) Samsung refrigerator 88 88 (communication fault)

Status / reminder

Samsung refrigerator OF OF (Cooling Off (demo) mode)

Control / electronics

Samsung refrigerator 41C (Family Hub 3-door error)

All Samsung refrigerator error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

CodeOfficial meaningSystemOwner action
83EAbnormal current to the compressor was detected, possibly after a power surge.Power supplyOwner checks
85ECompressor under-voltage, possibly after a brown-out.Power supplyOwner checks
86ECompressor over-voltage, possibly after a power surge such as a thunderstorm.Power supplyOwner checks
88 88A communication fault, which can happen if power was disrupted during boot-up.Power supplyOwner checks
OF OFThe refrigerator is in Cooling Off (demo/shop) mode. Service isn't required. Also: O FF, OFF OFFStatus / reminderOwner checks
41CApplies to 3-door French Door Family Hub models.Control / electronicsOwner checks
5ESamsung lists 5E as: fridge defrost sensor error.Control / electronicsService
8ESamsung lists 8E as: ice maker (freezer) sensor error.Control / electronicsService
14ESamsung lists 14E as: ice maker sensor error.Control / electronicsService
33ESamsung lists 33E as: ice pipe heater error.Control / electronicsService
39ESamsung lists 39E as: ice maker function error. Also: 39CControl / electronicsService
40ESamsung lists 40E as: ice room fan error. Also: 40CControl / electronicsService
84CSamsung lists 84C as: compressor lock.Control / electronicsService
APSamsung lists AP as: Access Point mode for Wi-Fi setup (not an error).Control / electronicsService

Symptoms

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Sources

  1. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10007315/ (official)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.