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Question posted by jeansimpson54 on May 24th, 2021

Fridge Will Not Reset And Maintain Cooling

fridge will not maintain temp req'd and leaking water into bottom drawer, frosted up in back, had support on line to direct resetting temps but will the resetting not stay consistent until I remove fridge panel to remove ice buildup I am speculating because tried the unplugging, resetting, waiting 24 hrs, done all steps needed but fridge temp 65deg keeps jumping back to after I reset for 34de

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 24th, 2021 10:10 AM
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There are at least 10 possible causes of this issue. See https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Refrigerator/51-160--/Samsung-Refrigerator-Not-Cooling, which will also link you to any necessary parts.



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Answer #2: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on May 24th, 2021 10:01 AM
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Vacuum the coils under or behind the fridge. Clogged coils can cause poor cooling. Check to make sure nothing is stuck in the condenser fan and that it spins freely (models with coils on the back won't have a fan). ... Plug in the fridge and make sure the fan runs when the compressor is running.

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Answer #3: Posted by SonuKumar on May 25th, 2021 7:53 AM
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Related Samsung RF197ACWP Manual Pages

Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2

...direct ...water supply. • A Location without hinge (D) with enough space for the Refrigerator doors to open easily. • A llow sufficient space for air circulation of the internal cooling system. If the Refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal cooling system may not work properly. FLOORING CAUTION For proper installation, this refrigerator must be strong enough to support...
Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3

...Fridge temperature in the fridge quickly. ( 5 ) Power cool Button (Power Cool will shut off . If water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off when 25ºF is -2ºF.) ( 4 ) Fridge Button Fridge temperature set button. Operating your French Door Refrigerator Using the control panel... Button Freezer temperature set the Freezer temp between 46ºF and 34º...
Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5

...temperature, but it will be different. - The temperature display will blink when fridge temperature increases due to frequent door opening , keeping warm food, etc. (B linking... temperature automatically.) - The Fridge temperature will stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature. If for some reason it does not stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature. If for...
Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6

... on. In Cooling Off Mode, the refrigerator works but doesn't make ice faster (controlling the Power Freeze) Press the Power Freeze Button. (Refer to the picture.) - The Power Freeze light on the display comes on (see the arrow mark) and this function begins to operate regardless of the set fridge temperature. Cooling Off mode...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 8

... doors 17 Installation of the water line Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator 19 19 Parts and features 20 Using the control panel 21 Controlling the temperature 24 Storing food in the refrigerator 24 Storing food in the freezer drawer 25 Food storage tips 27 Removing the fridge accessories 28 Removing the freezer accessories 29 Cleaning the refrigerator 30 Changing the interior...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 9

... features and efficiencies that is below 50ºF (10ºC), it to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 223lbs(106kg). If the Refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal cooling system may not function optimally. • Do not locate the refrigerator where the wet condition. Control Lever setting up position(above the floor). Make...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 11

... top of the refrigerator. 3. Remove the 3 hex bolts that holds 5. Separate the hinge from the 6. Lift the door straight up _11 RF217,RF197) Middle Hinge Allen wrench 1. 01 SETTING UP Disassembling the fridge door Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing them. Disassembling the freezer door (DRAWER TYPE - Remove the 2 hex head...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 12

... to drop and scratch the freezer door. R emove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a philips screwdriver(+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts attached to the Freezer. 12_ setting up 4. Lift up your French Door Refrigerator 3. Setting up the freezer door from the rails. R emove the Middle Hinge connected to the left and...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 13

.... 5. Insert the left upper hinge shaft into the hole on the top of the fridge door. 6. Insert the upper hinges into the left and right upper hinges with a socket... UP Reassembling the fridge door 1. Insert and tighten the 3 screws into the left and right upper hinges with a philips screwdriver(+). 8. Connect the electronic wire on the corner of the refrigerator. 9. Position ...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 17

...local plumbing code requirements. • Water line Kit and water filter are square and clean. 1. So before installing the water supply line to prevent electric shock. • All installations must be installed outside the refrigerator. It is not warranted by water filter & water line kit . • The filter should be in a manner to the fridge. • T o prevent burns and product...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 18

... unit and it is inside the fridge drawer. • W hen pushing the Refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or water line(Icemaker supply line) To use without the water filter Connecting to the water supply line • S hut off the main water supply line and turn the Ice maker to the fridge 1) Slip the compression nut through...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 19

02 operating Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Fridge Light Door Bin Glass Shelf Vegetable & Fruit Drawer Pull Out Drawer Freezer Drawer Bin Moving Tray (Location is adjustable) Door Bin Bottle Bin Freezer Light Operating _19
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 20

... Press this button to cool the food in the fridge quickly. (Power Cool will shut off . 20_ Operating Press this function only when it is needed. If water drops appear on , the default setting is -2ºF.) Fridge temperature set button. Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature & Function select / control panel ( 1 ) Ice Off Button When...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 21

... set in 2ºF interval between 34ºF and 46ºF. - Each time the Fridge Button is displayed. (There may be corrected to the set temperature is displayed initially for some reason it does not stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature. 02 operating CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Setting the freezer temperature If you...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.1) (English) - Page 22

... on (see the arrow mark) and this function. - The light goes off and it does not stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature. If you want to speed up the cooling in the fridge may be slight difference between the set temperature and displayed actual temperature, but it will be different. - The temperature...
Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2

... with enough space for the Refrigerator doors to open easily. • Allow sufficient space for the Refrigerator • A Location with easy access to the water supply. • A Location without direct exposure to sunlight. •... cooling system. If the Refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal cooling system may not function optimally. • Do not locate the refrigerator ...
Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3

... button to cool the food in the fridge quickly. ( 5 ) Power Cool Button (Power Cool will not be produced. Press this button to freeze food quickly. ( 2 ) Power Freeze Button (Power Freeze will last 72 hours.) ( 3 ) Freezer Button Freezer temperature set button. If water drops appear on , the default setting is -19ºC.) ( 4 ) Fridge Button Fridge temperature set button...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.5) (English) - Page 12

... and right middle hinges with a socket wrench(10mm) 5. Lift up your French Door Refrigerator 3. Disassembling the freezer door (SWING TYPE - A fter opening the Freezer door, lift the drawer box. 4. R emove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a philips screwdriver(+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts attached to drop and scratch the freezer door. S eparate...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.5) (English) - Page 20

Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature & Function select / control panel ( 1 ) Ice Off Button When the Ice Off Button is pressed, ice will last 2 and a half hours.) ( 3 ) Freezer Button ( 4 ) Fridge Button Freezer temperature set button. If water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off when -4ºC is reached or ...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.0.5) (English) - Page 22

... cancel this function begins to operate regardless of the set freezer temperature. Press the Power Cool Button again to cancel this function begins to operate regardless of the set fridge temperature. Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator When selecting the fridge temperature, the set temperature is displayed initially for 5 seconds, then the actual temperature is displayed...

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