Samsung RS2531 Before You Call For Service, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do, the freezer

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE...

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

The refrigerator does not work sufficiently or at all

• Disconnected power plug • Check that the power plug is properly connected.

•Is the temperature control on the display • Try setting it to a lower temperature. panel set to the correct temperature?

• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or	• Move the refrigerator to the proper location.
located near a heat source?

•Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall?

The food in the refrigera- tor is frozen

•Is the temperature control on the display • Try setting it to a warmer temperature. panel set to the correct temperature?

•Is the temperature in the room too low?

•Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part of the refrigerator.

Unusual noises or sounds are heard

• Check that the floor is levelled and stable.

•Is the back of the refrigerator too near to • Move the refrigerator to the proper location. the wall?

• Was anything dropped behind or under • Remove the foreign thing. the refrigerator?

•A “ticking” sound may be heard from inside the refrigerator. This is normal and occurs because various accessories contract or expand.

The front corners and sides of the cabinet are hot; condensation occurs

• HOT-PIPE is installed in the front cor- • Normal state ners of refrigerator. That makes refriger-

ator’s temperature low quickly and save the power consumption.

•Condensation can occur when you leave • Normal state the door open for a long time.

Ice is not dispensed	• Did you stop the ice making function?	• See the control panel.
	• Is there any ice in the storage unit?	• See the ice container.
	• Is the water pipe connected and the	• See the valve.
	shut-off valve open?
	• Is the freezer temperature too warm?	• Set the temperature lower.
	• Did you wait for 12 hours after installa-
	tion of the water supply line before
	making ice?

You can hear water bub- bling in the refrigerator

• The bubbling comes from the refrigera- • Normal state nt circulating in the refrigerator and is

normal.

There is a bad smell in	• Wrap strong smelling food so that it is
the refrigerator	airtight. Throw away any rotten food.
Frost forms on the wall of	• Allow sufficient space between stored food
	for efficient air circulation.
the freezer
	• Is the air vent blocked?
	• Is the door closed properly?
No water is supplied	• Is the water pipe connected and the
	shut-off valve open?
	• Is the water supply pipe crushed?
	• Is the water tank frozen because the
	refrigerator temperature is too low?
	Select a warmer setting on the display
	panel.

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