Samsung RF261B Series User Manual page 23

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chill sufficiently.
fridge is frozen:
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• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
,D Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fndge
inner temperature. If it is, set the refrigerator colder.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation?
• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is too low.
,D Ti-y setting the refrigerator to a warmer temperature.
,D is the temperature in the room too low? Set the refrigerator warmer.
,_ Did you store the food which is juicy in the coldest part of the refrigerator? lYy moving
those items to the other shelves in the fridge instead of keeping them in the colder
areas or bins.
,_ Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation?
lYy moving the back of the refrigerator at least 2 inches from the wall.
,D Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigeralor?
• 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.
,_ If it sounds as if something is hitting something else inside the refrigerator, this is normal.
The sound is caused by the compressor operating at high capacity.
The cabinet,door I
sealing area of the I " Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section of
appliance is hot I the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
• I _ Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation carl occur when you leave the door open for
and condensation
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Is occurring. I
Ice Maker is not I
Producing ice. • Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice?
I '_ Is the water line connected and the shut--off valve opened?
I '_ Did you manually step the ice makirlg function?
i _ Is the freezer temperature too warm? fry setting the freezer temperature lower.
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water bubbling in i • This is normal. The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating through the refrigerator.
There is a ba d I " Check for spoiledfood.
smell in the i _ Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) sheuk_ be tightly covered.
refrigerator. I " Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food.
the wal!s of the I
water dispenser I
is not function!rig, i
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System does not i
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freezer door. I
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,D Allow sufficient space between the stored foods for efficient air circulation.
,, Is the freezer drawer closed properly?
,D Is the water line connected and the shut--off valve opened?
• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
,D Make sure the tubing is free and dear of any obstruction.
• Is the water tank frozen because the fndge temperature is too low?
Ti-y selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.
,D Is there an imbalance between the right and left parts of the door?
• Open and close the door smoothly 1-_2 times. After you do this, the auto dose system
usually works properly again.
,, Ti-y opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right part and the left part of
the door.
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