Tap on any other button and you will see different options – FF, OF C, Fr and then Fd. UPDATE 1-17-16: The Samsung Ice Maker has failed again. Originally posted on Samsung.com, We have had this refrigerator for a couple of years and it's wonderful. The freezer shows -5 and the fridge temp at 69, is this defrosting? When warmer, moister air enters the ice room, frost is formed which stops the small (computer like D.C. voltage) fan which is above the evaporator in the back of the ice room on some models. The genius who designed it decided that the defrost cycle, which happens on a regular basis, should drain directly into… the bottom of the ice maker housing. Plus, it emits less heat and is more energy-efficient than conventional lighting*. I am forced to check on the ice box daily and even then, if I am a few hours too late, the ice box gets frozen in place. I'd love to not have to empty the entire thing for the ice maker. 2. Ice maker hasn't worked properly since 2017. I've read about doing "Forced Defrost", but my fridge goes to a blank screen when I press any 2 buttons for about 12 seconds. To force defrost Samsung RF23J9011SR, press both the ‘cool select’ and ‘freezer’ buttons at the same time. it freezes up & creates an ice build up all around that we have to thaw out just to get it to work again. One of the most popular posts on this blog is the “How to Defrost a Samsung Ice Maker” post. Bought this side by side refrigerator from Lowe's in late 2016 and had minor issues with the ice maker on and off for about a year. Freeze over happen over and over again. It seems as if the ice machine isnt sensing that the ice box is full and water is leaking into the ice box. 1. Can't get Forced Defrost. I've ordered the 2 metal parts that hang down from the tube. Hold both of them down for 8 seconds when you will hear a beep as the LED display screen goes dark. I have someone coming tomorrow, but I'm supposed to … The issue with Samsung french door ice makers icing and frosting up and not working is due to a known leakage defect in the manufacturing process. Not sure if its one problem or two that are interrelated. I cannot get the ice maker bucket out though. Unfortunately in mid 2017 the ice maker froze up and really never produced ice again. samsung rf23j9011sr forced defrost. In that post I outline how to defrost your Samsung Ice Maker using a “secret code” on your control panel. I'm attempting to defrost my RF23J9011SR/AA. I doubt this will work either. I have the same problem of freezing over.