How To Adjust Temperature On Your Samsung Refrigerator

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With your Samsung Refrigerator, adjusting the temperature of each fridge component is made easy and accessable. 

If the default temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartment is too high or too low, manual temperature adjustment is necessary. The ideal temperature for the freezer is -19°C (-2°F), and the fridge 3°C (38°F).

Continue reading below to find out how to change the temperature on your refrigerator model.

NOTE: If you do not see your control panel here or would like to read more information about how to use your Samsung Refrigerator, search and check the user manual here.

Type 1 - Top Mount Fridge

Fridge

For the dial, the recommended setting is Optimal or **(4)

  • To decrease temperature for strong cooling, set the level to 5-6.
  • To increase the temperature for weak cooling, set the level to 1-2.
  • The higher the number, the stronger the cooling is.

Freezer

To make ice in the summer (above 35°C), the recommended setting is Optimal.

  • To increase the temperature, slide/turn the temperature control to the right.
  • To decrease the temperature, slide/turn the temperature control to the left. 
  • During winter, slide/turn the temperature control to the right-most end.

Other

01. Power Freeze / Ice Maker (applicable models only)

02. Freezer / Freezer Convert

03. Fridge / Fridge On/Off

04. Power Cool

To adjust the temperature, press the 'Fridge / Freezer' button.

Type 2 - BESPOKE Fridge

First, tap any button to wake up the display. Then, tap '<' or '>' until you reach 'Fridge / Freezer'. Press 'circle icon' to confirm.

  • The fridge temperature can be set from 1°C~7°C.
  • The freezer temperature can be set from -23°C~-15°C.

Type 3 - French Door Fridge

1. If the display is asleep, tap any button to wake it up.

2. Tap circle icon until the fridge or freezer indicator blinks.

3. Tap '<' or '>' to select the desired temperature or function.

4. Wait for 5 seconds or tap circle icon to confirm your selection.

 

Type 4 - Family Hub™ Fridge

01. Fridge Temperature Settings

02. Flex Crisper

03. Freezer Temperature Settings

04. Cool Select+/FlexZone Settings

To change the temperature, tap on the Fridge Manager widget on your Family Hub. Tap either the 'Fridge' or 'Freezer' section. Then, use the up and down arrows until you see the temperature that you want. Once selected, press 'Save'.

  • The temperature can also be changed by tapping on the bottom degrees.
  • For easier access, you can tap the up or down arrow on the Fridge Manager app's main screen to change the temperature.

*For more information on how to use Fridge Manager on your Family Hub™, click here.

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