Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
VERIFIED
Error codeAP
ApplianceRefrigerator
AP is a setup state
When the display reads AP, the refrigerator is working as an access point so that Wi-Fi features, SmartThings among them, can be configured. Current refrigerators use it.
Why it appeared
Normally you triggered it yourself by pressing and holding the button named in the SmartThings setup instructions.
When it disappears
It ends once the setup is finished.
If setup is not completed, it ends by itself after some time.
More messages that are not faults
OF OF means Cooling Off mode, also known as demo or shop mode.
85C is a harmless low-voltage message on Family Hub models.
Samsung refrigerator service in San Francisco
Should AP remain after setup, owners in San Francisco and the Bay Area can reach out through Samsung refrigerator repair or by phone at (415) 969-6153. It helps to have the model number and a description of the setup steps you followed.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so AP may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The refrigerator is in Access Point mode for Wi-Fi and SmartThings setup, not showing a fault.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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