Samsung Refrigerator Error Code OF

OF, displayed as 'OF OF' across both temperature readouts, means the refrigerator is in Cooling Off mode, also called Demo or Showroom mode. In this state, the compressor and cooling system are shut down, so neither the freezer nor the fresh food compartment will get cold. The lights, display, and fans continue to operate normally. This is a built-in feature, not an error indicating a broken component.

A standard power reset by unplugging the unit will not necessarily clear the OF code, as the control board may restore the Cooling Off mode setting when power is reapplied. The correct way to clear this code is to use the specific button combination: hold Energy Saver and Freezer simultaneously for 3 seconds. This directly toggles the mode off through the control panel.

There is no repair cost associated with the OF code in most cases, because it is a software mode rather than a component failure. Toggling the mode off using the button combination on the control panel is free and takes only seconds. If the refrigerator fails to resume cooling after Cooling Off mode is deactivated, that would indicate a separate underlying issue requiring further diagnosis, which could involve service call fees typically ranging from $75 to $150 or more depending on location and the technician.

Press and hold the Energy Saver and Freezer buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to toggle Cooling Off mode off. The display should return to showing normal temperature readings. After deactivating the mode, allow the refrigerator several hours to reach safe cooling temperatures before relying on it for food storage.

The OF code itself is not a safety hazard related to the refrigerator's electrical or mechanical systems. However, if Cooling Off mode has been active for an extended period without your knowledge, any perishable food stored in the unit may have reached unsafe temperatures. Check food temperatures before consuming anything that was stored during the time the code was active.