Samsung RB194 Series - Troubleshooting; Refrigerator Not Working or Insufficient Cooling; Food Freezing Issues; Unusual Noises and Sounds

03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting _25
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
TheRefrigeratordoes
notworkatalloritdoes
notchillsufciently.
• 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?
• Is the back of the Refrigerator so close to the wall that air cannot keep
circulating? (Refer to page 10 for the best location.)
Thefoodinthe
Refrigeratorisfrozen.
• Is the temperature control on the display set to the correct temperature?
Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
• Is the temperature in the room too low?
• Did you store the food too close to the air vent at the back of the
Refrigerator? Move the food away from the air vent.
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?
• 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.
• When the automatic ice maker is on, ice is made in the ice container. After
the ice is made, the container inverts and the ice falls into the storage
compartment and water flows through the water valve. These operations
cause noise at regular intervals, but that noise is normal.
Youhearwaterbubbling
intheRefrigerator.
• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the Refrigerator coolant liquid
circulating through the Refrigerator.
Thereisabadsmellin
theRefrigerator.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Foods with strong odors(for example, sh) 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 sufcient space between the foods stored for efcient air circulation.
• Is the Freezer drawer closed properly?
Waterdispenserisnot
functioning.
(Waterdispensermodels
only)
• 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 Refrigerator temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the main display panel.