Refrigerator Freezing Food in the Fresh-Food Section: Causes and Fixes
Food freezing in the fridge compartment usually means the temperature is set too low, items are sitting directly in front of a cold-air vent, or a failed thermistor/damper is overcooling. Raise the setting a few degrees, move food away from vents, and check the damper.
What to Check First
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Raise the fridge setting a few degrees — aim for 37–40°F (3–4°C).
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Move items away from the rear and upper air vents where the coldest air enters.
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Don't store delicate items (lettuce, eggs) directly under the freezer-to-fridge air duct.
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Check the air damper between compartments — stuck open, it overcools the fridge.
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A failed thermistor can make the control overcool — suspect it if settings don't change anything.
Error Codes for This Problem, by Brand
If your refrigerator is showing an error code along with this symptom, find your brand below — each code links to its full fix guide.
Samsung Refrigerator 
LG Refrigerator 
GE Appliances Refrigerator 
Electrolux Refrigerator 
Whirlpool Refrigerator 
Kenmore Refrigerator 
Fisher & Paykel Refrigerator 
Frigidaire Refrigerator 
Amana Refrigerator 
Haier Refrigerator