Samsung RFG23UEPN1/SML manual Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
The Refrigerator does	• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
not work at	• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct
all or it does not chill	temperature?
sufficiently.	Try setting it to a lower temperature.
	• Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located 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	• Is the temperature control on the display set to the correct temperature?
Refrigerator is frozen.	Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
	• Is the temperature in the room too low?
	• Did you store the food with high water content in the coldest part of the
	Refrigerator? Try moving those items into the body of the Refrigerator
	instead of keeping them in the Cool Select Pantry™.
You hear unusual noise	• Check that the Refrigerator is level and stable.
or 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. It is normal and
	occurs because various accessories are contracting or expanding
	according to the temperature of the Refrigerator interior.
The front corners and	• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical
vertical hinged section
	hinged section of the Refrigerator to prevent condensation.
of the appliance are
	• Is the Refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave
hot and condensation
	the door open for a long time.
is occurring.
Ice-maker is not	• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before
producing ice.	making ice?
	• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
	• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
	• Is the Freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the Freezer temperature
	lower.
You can hear water	• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the Refrigerator coolant liquid
bubbling in the
	circulating through the Refrigerator.
Refrigerator.
There is a bad smell in	• Check for spoiled food.
the Refrigerator.	• Foods with strong odors(for example, fi sh) should be tightly covered.
	• Clean out your Freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or
	suspicious food.
Frost forms on the	• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate
walls of the Freezer.	freely.
	• Allow suffi cient space between the foods stored for effi cient air
	circulation.
	• Is the Freezer drawer closed properly?
Water dispenser is not	• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
functioning.	• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
	Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
	• Is the water tank frozen because the Refrigerator temperature is too low?
	Try selecting a warmer setting on the main display panel.

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