86E

Power or electrical anomaly detected

86E can appear after a power or electrical anomaly and may indicate a resulting communication fault.

What this code means

86E can appear after a power or electrical anomaly and may indicate a resulting communication fault.

Possible causes

  • Power cut
  • Voltage disturbance
  • Electrical surge or supply anomaly

Common symptoms

  • 86E displayed
  • Refrigerator may behave abnormally following a power event

Checks to make

  1. Unplug the refrigerator or switch it off at the fuse box
  2. Check the household electrical supply
  3. Reconnect power and observe whether the code clears

Safety

  • Do not work on internal refrigerator electrical components while the appliance is connected to the mains.

Model notes

Samsung groups 83E, 85E and 86E with power/electrical anomalies.