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Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeAP
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
AP means the refrigerator is acting as an access point for Wi-Fi setup such as SmartThings. It goes away after setup or a time-out.
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
AP means Access Point mode, used for Wi-Fi and SmartThings setup.
A Samsung refrigerator displays AP when it is acting as an access point, which lets the refrigerator be set up for Wi-Fi features such as SmartThings. It is a setup state on current refrigerators.
How AP shows up
You usually make the code appear yourself by pressing and holding the button indicated during SmartThings setup.
How it goes away
AP disappears once setup is complete. If setup does not finish, it goes away after some time.
Related display messages
Two other messages that are not faults: OF OF, the Cooling Off mode, and 85C, a harmless low-voltage message on Family Hub models.
Samsung refrigerator service in Los Angeles
If AP never clears on a refrigerator in Los Angeles, call (310) 896-4231. Tell us the model number and what you were doing when AP appeared. More at refrigerator repair.
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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