Samsung refrigerators, although being one of the most popular and recommended brands in the market, still may have issues. Have you ever opened your fridge and noticed ice build ups where there shouldn’t be? The first option to fix this issue is to defrost. In this article, we will discuss how to defrost your Samsung refrigerator.
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How to defrost your Samsung refrigerator
Having ice build ups in your Samsung freezer is a common issue. Just like other refrigerator brands, this happens and you’ll have to defrost to melt the ice. Defrosting your Samsung refrigerator is easy. Just follow the simple steps below.
1. Press and hold the Fridge and the Power Freeze buttons simultaneously
2. Press on any button on the display panel. “Fd” (forced freezer defrost) should appear on the display panel and you will hear a beeping sound
3. Your refrigerator should start defrosting
NOTE: If you have a dispenser version, just press and hold the Lighting and the Freezer buttons simultaneously until the display panel turns black
How to defrost your Samsung refrigerator (By make and model)
The steps on how to defrost your Samsung refrigerator will still depend on its make and model. If the steps above did not work for you, you can look for your fridge’s make and model below and the steps on how to defrost it.
| Samsung Refrigerator Make and Model | Defrosting Instructions |
| Samsung RF263 | Press and hold “Energy Saver” + “Fridge” buttons for 8 seconds |
| Samsung SRF680CDLS | Press and hold “Energy Saver” + “Fridge” buttons for 8 seconds |
| Samsung RF24FSEDBSR | Press and hold “Energy Saver” + “Fridge” buttons for 8 seconds |
| Samsung RF267 | Press and hold “Freezer” + “Lighting” buttons for 12 seconds > Press “Lighting” button 4 times |
| Samsung RF263BEAESR | Press and hold “Energy Saver” (Left Side) + “Fridge” (Right Side) buttons for 8 seconds |
| Samsung RF23J9011SR | Press and hold “Cool Select” + “Freezer” buttons for 8 seconds > Press any of these buttons again 4 times until “Fd” appears |
| Samsung RF23M8070SR | Press and hold “Freezer” + “Control Lock” buttons for 10 to 12 seconds > Press “Control Lock” 4 times |
| Samsung RF28 | Press and hold “Energy Saver” + “Power Freeze/Freezer” buttons for 4 Seconds > Press “Fridge/Power Cool” 4 times |
| Samsung RF23M8070SR | Press and hold “Freezer” + “Control” buttons for 10-12 seconds until the display panel flashes > Press “Control Lock” 4 more times until “Fd” appears |
| Samsung RF238090SR/AA | Press and hold “Freezer” + “Control Lock” buttons until display panel flashes |
| Samsung Models that has an Internal Control Panel | Press and hold “Fridge” + “Flex Zone” buttons for 10 seconds > Press “Flex Zone” 4 times |
How to do a Forced Fridge Defrost on your Samsung refrigerator
If you have already run a freezer defrost and there is still ice build up in your Samsung refrigerator, you can try doing a forced freeze defrost. Running this will not only defrost the freezer on your Samsung refrigerator, but the fridge compartment as well.
1. Press and hold the Fridge and the Power Freeze buttons simultaneously
2. Press the Lighting button and scan through the options and look for “Rd.”
How to cancel defrost mode on your Samsung refrigerator
If by any chance you suspect something is wrong and you have already started defrosting your Samsung refrigerator, you don’t have to worry. You can still cancel this action by following the steps below.
- Press and hold the Fridge and the Power Freeze buttons simultaneously
- Press on any button on the display panel. “Fd” should appear on the display panel
- Choose any other buttons on the display panel (like the Fridge button)
- The display panel will turn blank, and will turn your refrigerator of
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does ice and frost form in your refrigerator?
Refrigerators experience condensation. This happens when warm air gets into your Samsung refrigerator’s compartments and forms ice and frost.
What happens if I don’t defrost your refrigerator?
Ice and frost build ups inside your Samsung refrigerator will cause issues and prevent it from functioning properly. Ice and frost will form on the coils in your fridge and impact airflow. This means your Samsung refrigerator will have a hard time cooling.
How long does defrosting take?
Defrosting your Samsung refrigerator only takes about 20 minutes to finish. Don’t panic when it keeps on beeping! Your refrigerator will keep on beeping once every second until defrosting is finished.
Does my Samsung refrigerator have a defrost cycle?
Yes. All Samsung fridges have an automatic defrost cycle feature. It runs automatically every day without having to start it.
How often should I defrost my Samsung refrigerator?
Like most refrigerator brands, you need to defrost your Samsung refrigerator at least once every year. If your fridge often produces ice build ups and frost, you can defrost your Samsung refrigerator more often.
To sum it up..
Your Samsung refrigerator has an automatic defrost cycle which runs several times daily. However, there may be times when condensation causes frost and ice build ups and you’ll have to defrost your Samsung refrigerator. Now that we’ve shared with you how to defrost your fridge, it’ll be easy for you to do it every time you need to.
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