Common questions

What does it mean when your Samsung refrigerator says of?

What does it mean when your Samsung refrigerator says of?

When Cooling Off mode is on, “oF” will appear on the display. You’ll need to press three buttons at the same time to enable or disable Cooling Off mode. Touch and hold the Temp., Power Freeze, and Lock buttons simultaneously until you hear a chime.

How do I get rid of the error message on my Samsung refrigerator?

Holding the “power freeze” and “power cool” buttons and the same time for five seconds works on most Samsung models. These two buttons appear on most Samsung refrigerators. Holding both of them at the same time for several seconds will usually reset the fridge. Some fridges also have reset switches.

What temperature should my Samsung refrigerator freezer be set at?

On most models, the ideal temperature setting for the refrigerator is 38°F. For the freezer, the ideal temperature is -2°F. However, some models may have different recommendations on the control panel.

How do I fix my Samsung refrigerator?

When your Samsung refrigerator shows the OF OF or OFF code, here is how to reset it……

  1. 1 – Press the POWER FREEZE and the FREEZER buttons at same time.
  2. 2 – Hold the 2 buttons for 3 to 5 seconds.
  3. 3 – This will reset the refrigerator back to normal and the fridge will begin cooling again.

What is the most common problem with Samsung refrigerators?

The Samsung refrigerators have a number of issues reported by its users, especially in the French door models, such as water leakage, misaligned doors, loud noises, uneven temperature, and malfunctioning ice maker. In 2017, there was a lawsuit against Samsung for making shoddy ice makers.

What to do if your Samsung refrigerator is not working?

Unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker, disconnect and reconnect the wire harness above the door, and then restore power to the fridge. If the code returns, visit our Support Center to request service.

What does the display on a Samsung refrigerator mean?

Samsung refrigerator shows OF OF, O FF, or scrolling bars Cooling Off mode (also know as Demo mode or Shop mode) will disable the cooling systems of the refrigerator, and also disable ice making and the water dispenser. In this mode, the display will show OF OF, O FF, OFF OFF, or scrolling temperature bars, depending on your model.

Where are the cooling off buttons on a Samsung refrigerator?

Locate the top two buttons on the left side of the panel. On newer models, the top button on the right side of the panel is also necessary. However, we recommend trying it with only 2 buttons first as you’re less likely to be in Cooling Off Mode accidentally on models which require 3 buttons.

Why is there an AP code on my Samsung refrigerator?

The list of error codes will display. The refrigerator will display AP when it is acting as an access point. This is so that the fridge can be set up for Wi-Fi features such as SmartThings. You usually make this code appear by pressing and holding the button indicated during SmartThings setup.

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