Samsung · Refrigerator or freezer
85C
Normal status or functionstatus message
Samsung 85C means a Family Hub refrigerator detected low supply voltage, often after a brief outage.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Samsung refrigerators covered by the US support index covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
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Tap OK to clear the harmless low-voltage message.
- Tap OK to clear the 85C message.
Stop and get service when
The source does not call for repair when 85C clears as described.
Do not do
Do not perform electrical measurements from this guide.
Do not test live voltage or alter the electrical supply.
If the message returns
If the message does not clear or recurs, use Samsung support.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- refrigerators covered by the US support index
- Official source last checked
- July 25, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
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