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Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error code76C
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
76C, or a blinking Autofill indicator, means the refrigerator detects water in the Autofill compartment.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 76C 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
Water detected in the Autofill compartment (also blinking Autofill indicator).
A 76C code, or a blinking Autofill indicator, tells you that water has been detected in the Autofill compartment of your Samsung refrigerator.
What to do
Samsung lists no owner steps beyond the notice itself. If it keeps appearing, ask for service.
If the code stays on the display, call (310) 896-4231 for Samsung refrigerator service in Los Angeles. Our refrigerator repair overview is a good place to start; keep the model number and the code you saw within reach.
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.
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
Samsung refrigerator problems are strongest when described as an operating sequence. The same visible symptom can come from a supply condition, airflow…
