OF OF

Demo mode on, cooling disabled

Home Appliance Error Codes Samsung Refrigerators Short guide

Can you still use it? Yes, normally

Typical cost Under SAR 200

What it means

OF OF on a Samsung refrigerator display usually means showroom demo mode is on, so the lights and display work but there is no cooling. It is not a fault and can be cleared from the buttons. The exact method can vary by model, so check the manual for your fridge.

Symptoms3

The display shows OF OF.
Lights work but the fridge does not cool.
No compressor sound.

Possible causes3

Demo mode left on by the showroom before sale.
A button combination pressed by accident while cleaning.
Children playing with the buttons.

How to diagnose and fix3

Press and hold two buttons together for several seconds until it beeps and the code clears.
The pair is often the Freezer and Fridge buttons, or Power Cool and Power Freeze, depending on the model.
Then confirm the compressor starts and the temperature drops within a few hours.

Repair cost

0–200

200–600

600–1,500

1,500+

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

Usually no cost, since it is a setting rather than a fault.

Prices are rough estimates including the part and the technician’s fee, and vary with brand, model and part source.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a fridge fault?

No, it is a showroom mode that simply turns cooling off.

The reset did not work. What now?

Try the button combination given in your model manual, and unlock the control panel first if it has a lock.

This guide is for information only and does not replace an inspection by a qualified technician. If the fault involves brakes, steering, engine temperature, electrics or refrigerant, do not attempt the repair yourself.

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