Samsung Refrigerator 85E code: Compressor under-voltage
The compressor is receiving voltage that is too low, often during a brownout or when sharing a circuit. (86E is the matching over-voltage code.)
Most common causes
- Brownout or unstable power
- Extension cord or overloaded circuit
- Loose outlet connection
- Inverter board fault
What you can safely check yourself
- Unplug the refrigerator or switch off its breaker for 60 seconds, then restore power.
- Plug the refrigerator directly into a grounded wall outlet with no extension cord.
Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.
Checked against: samsung.com · appliancepartspros.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.