Samsung RFG298AARS-XAA - Manual (Page 37)

Troubleshooting _37
PRoBLEM soLution
The refrigerator does not
work at all or it does not chill
sufficiently.
• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
• Check the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than freezer or fridge inner
temperature.
• 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 and therefore keeping air from
circulating?
The food in the
fridge is frozen. • Check the set temperature on the digital display is too low.
• Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
• 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?
• Try moving those items on the other shelves in fridge instead of keeping them in the
Cool Select Pantry PLUS .
You hear unusual noise or
sounds. • Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from
circulating?
• Try locate the refrigerator keep away from the wall over 2 inches.
• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
• 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.
The cabinet-door sealing area
of the appliance is hot and
condensation is occurring. • Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section
of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door open
for a long time.
• If a sound that hit something is heard from inside the refrigerator, It is normal. The
sound comes due to ice cubes rubbing in the bucket periodically.
Ice Maker is not producing ice. • 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 opened?
• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.
You can hear water bubbling in
the refrigerator. • This is normal. The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating through the
refrigerator.
There is a bad smell in the
refrigerator. • Check for spoiled food.
• Foods with strong odors(for example, fish) should be tightly covered.
• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food.
Frost forms on the walls of the
freezer. • Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.
• Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation.
• Is the freezer drawer closed properly?
Water dispenser is not
functioning. • Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
• 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 fridge temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.
Auto close system does not
work with the freezer door. • Is there an imbalance between the right and left parts of the door?
• Close and open the door smoothly 1~2 times. Then, the auto close system will be
worked well again.
• Try opening the door smoothly to avoid the unbalance between the right part and the
left part of the door.
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