Samsung RS261MDRS, RS261MDBP, RS261MDWP, RS261MDPN user manual appendix, Troubleshooting

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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 temperature?

chill sufficiently.

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?

 

• Check if the cooling off function is on. If the Freezer/Fridge temperature

 

indicator is moving, refer to page 22 to cancel the cooling off function.

 

 

The food in the fridge is

• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature?

frozen.

Try setting it to a warmer temperature.

 

• Is the temperature in the room very low?

 

• Did you store the food with high water content in the coldest part of the fridge?

 

 

You hear unusual noises

• 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. 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

• Some heat is normal as anti-condensates’ are installed in the front corners of

the appliance are hot

the refrigerator to prevent condensation.

and condensation is

• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door

occurring.

open for a long time.

 

 

Ice is not dispensing.

• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before

 

making ice?

 

• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open?

 

• Did you manually stop the ice making function? Make sure Ice Type is set to

 

Cubed or Crushed.

 

• Is there any ice blocked within the ice maker bucket?

 

• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.

 

 

You can hear water

• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant coolant liquid

bubbling in the

circulating through the refrigerator.

refrigerator.

 

 

 

There is a bad smell in

• Has a food item spoiled?

the refrigerator.

• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) 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

• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.

of the freezer.

• Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation.

 

• Is the freezer door closed properly?

 

 

Water dispenser is not

• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open?

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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