Samsung RS26MBZBL1/ZAM, RS26MBZBL1/XSG manual Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

troubleshooting

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
The refrigerator does not	• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
work at all or it does not	• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct
chill sufficiently.	temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature.
	• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a heat
	source?
	• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore
	keeping air from circulating?
The food in the fridge is	• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct
frozen.	temperature? Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
	• Is the temperature in the room very low?
	• Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest
	part of the fridge? Try moving those items into the body of the
	fridge instead of keeping them in the CoolSelect Zone™ drawer.
You hear unusual noises or	• Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.
sounds.	• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore
	keeping air from circulating?
	• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
	• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. This is
	normal and occurs because various accessories are contracting
	or expanding in relation to the temperature of the refrigerator
	interior.
The front corners of the	• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the
appliance are hot and	front corners of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
condensation is occurring.	• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you
	leave the door open for a long time.
You can hear water	• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant coolant
bubbling in the refrigerator.	liquid circulating through the refrigerator.
There is a bad smell in the	• Has a food item spoiled?
refrigerator.	• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fi sh) is
	wrapped so that it is airtight.
	• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or
	suspect food.
Frost forms on the walls of	• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can
the freezer.	circulate freely.
	• Allow suffi cient space between the foods stored for effi cient air
	circulation.
	• Is the freezer door closed properly?

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