Samsung RF18A Series Service Manual page 110

REFERENCE INFORMATION
Descriptions of symptoms
▶ What can be done when it sends
out much smell in the fridge and
the freezer compartments after 2
months?
▶ What is the cause and its counter
action for chemical smells with new
products?
▶ What can be done when the
smell keeps on even thought the
deodorizers are cleaned?
▶ What causes the funny smell in
water?
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When the stored food sends out much smell.
☞ Check if there is any food sending out sustaining smells.
Dried squid, dried laver : Hold on them
Pounded garlic : Put it in an airtight container
Medical herbs : Make sure they are packed airtight.
Others : Check if the container is sealed or the food is packed airtight.
☞ Check if the compartment temperature is normal and the food is contaminated.
☞ Check if there are any overflow of side dishes on the shelves or the bottom of
the compartments.
☞ Put the food sending out much smell in an airtight bag or container.
☞ Open the door and ventilate it. Also, clean liners, shelves, containers and door
bins.
During its delivery to customers, chemical smells from various components could
build up inside of the compartments. So, please let the doors open for some time
to use the unit.
Precautions : Smells tend to get soaked into the liners or other components.
1) Turn off the refrigerator (unplug the unit) and remain the door opened.
2) Take out the food stored in the refrigerator. And then, take out all the shelves,
door bins and containers, and put them in warm water. After cleaning them by
using dish detergents and drying them, put them back to their locations.
3) Remove the deodorizer and soak it in warm water more than 4 hours.
After drying it in sunlight, put it back to its location.
4) Throw away the smell-soaked plastic bags and put the food in new ones.
When it tastes and smells funny
☞ It tastes funny even though it does
not smell funny.
Check Points
Replace the old packing or wrap with a new one.
If food generating much smell is stored inside, it would stick on to
the liners and other components and it is so difficult to remove the
smell. Especially, customers should take care in storing smelly food
properly with its sealing being tight during the early period of the
product's use.
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Corrective Measures
It could happen when remnants of the
water filter or organics have been built
up in the water tank. So, replace the
water filter and the water tank together.
If there is no replacement part and
the water tank need cleaning, use dish
detergents and make sure to clean the
inside without any detergents remaining
inside.