Brand: SAMSUNG
Category: Refrigerator
Document Type: Parts/Service
Language: EN
Brand: SAMSUNG
Category: Refrigerator
Document Type: Parts/Service
Language: EN
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:03 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2009-04-01
FREEZER Operation Summary:
| 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 panel set to the correct temperature? | • Try setting it to a lower temperature. | |
| • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? | • Move the refrigerator to the proper location. | |
| • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall? | • Move the refrigerator to the proper location. | |
| The food in the refrigerator is frozen | • Is the temperature control on the Temp control inlay or display panel set to the correct temperature? | • Try setting it to a warmer temperature. |
| • Is the temperature in the room too low? | • None specified. | |
| • Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part of the refrigerator. | • None specified. | |
| Unusual noises or sounds are heard | • Is the back of the refrigerator too near to the wall? | • Check that the floor is levelled and stable. • Move the refrigerator to the proper location. |
| • Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator? | • Remove the foreign thing. | |
| • A "ticking” sound may be heard from inside the refrigerator. This is normal and occurs because various accessories contract or expand. | • Normal state | |
| The front corners and sides of the cabinet are hot; condensation occurs | • HOT-PIPE is installed in the front corners of refrigerator. That makes refrigerator's temperature low quickly and save the power consumption. | • Normal state |
| • Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time. | • Normal state | |
| You can hear water bubbling in the refrigerator | • The bubbling comes from the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerator and is normal. | • Normal state |
| There is a bad smell in the Freezer | • Wrap strong smelling food so that it is airtight. | • Throw away any rotten food. |
| Frost forms on the wall of the freezer | • Is the air vent blocked? | • Allow sufficient space between stored food for efficient air circulation. |
| • Is the door closed properly? | • None specified. | |
| No water is supplied | • Is the water tank frozen because the refrigerator temperature is too low? Select a warmer setting on the Temp control inlay or display panel. | • None specified. |
| Slow ice cube freezing | Door left open. Temperature control not set cold enough. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. • See about the controls. |
| Water has poor taste/odor (on some models) | Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. | • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. |
| Water in first glass is warm (on some models) | Normal when refrigerator is first installed. | • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. |
| Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. | • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. | |
| Water system has been drained. | • Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill. |