How to Defrost Samsung Refrigerator in Force Defrost Mode: DIY Defrosting Guide

This video is to help the Samsung fridge owner how to enter defrost mode and defrost and in what situations defrost is needed. I have owned a Samsung Fridge for about eight years. I like to share with the Samsung fridge owners and upload a series of videos ---- what issues I experienced and how I fixed all headache issues. This episode is about how to enter defrost mode.

🌬️ Is your Samsung refrigerator in need of defrosting, You're in the right place! In this comprehensive DIY guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of forcing a defrost on your Samsung refrigerator, ensuring optimal performance.

🔧 Key Points Covered:

Understanding Force Defrost: Learn about the force defrost mode and when it's beneficial for your refrigerator.
DIY Step-by-Step Guide: Follow clear instructions to confidently initiate a defrost cycle, preventing issues like frost buildup and ensuring your fridge runs smoothly.
Tips for Success: Discover handy tips to enhance the defrosting process and keep your Samsung refrigerator in top condition.

👍 If you find this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, share it with others facing similar issues, and subscribe for more DIY appliance maintenance guides. Let's keep your Samsung refrigerator running cool and efficient! ❄️🔧


For different models you might press and hold different buttons, I write down the following information what buttons are pressed and held to enter test mode to start the manual defrost cycle.


Model RF25HMEDB**: press and hold Freezer + Lighting button.
Model RF26J7500SR: press and hold Freezer + Lighting button.
Model RF28HMEDB**: press and hold Freezer + Lighting button.
Model RF263TD**: press and hold Lighting + Fridge button.
Model RF265AA**: press and hold Power Freeze + Fridge button.
Model RF266AA**: press and hold Power Freeze + Fridge button.
Model RF267AA**: press and hold Energy Saver + Alarm button or Fridge.
RSH series: Press the power freeze and the fridge buttons for more than 8 seconds at the same time. Both the freezer & fridge temperature display will be turn off indicating that the test mode has been entered.

Samsung Fridge Not Cooling, Ice Buildup and Noisy Fan, How to Fix them in One Repair
   • Samsung Fridge Freezing Up, Noisy Fan...  
Samsung Fridge Too Cold, freezing food Fixed by Replacing Temperature Sensor DA32-00011C
   • Samsung Refrigerator/Fridge Too Cold ...  
Samsung Fridge Water Leakage Problem How to Fix
   • Fixing Samsung Refrigerator Water Lea...  
How to Remove Glass from Samsung Refrigerator Shelf within 4 Minutes
   • How to Remove Samsung Fridge Bottom G...  
How to Calibrate Samsung Oven Temperature
   • How to Calibrate Samsung Oven Tempera...  
Test Oven Sensor This Way You Never Misdiagnoses
   • How to Test an Oven Temperature Senso...  
Samsung Oven not Heating up Properly? Troubleshoot and DIY Heating Element Replacement Guide
   • How to Replace A Hidden Bake Element ...  

About The Channel: I am GuelphMing, have been working with electricity for nearly 40 years, love to repair and maintain home appliances and electrical wiring around the house. I would like to share it with DIY homeowners to save money. I opened the channel in March 2023 and got serious with it and have posted videos regularly since November 2023. this is going to be my future retirement "work".
Typical topics for this channel are:
How to troubleshoot and repair home appliances
How to maintain and properly use appliances
How to wire and do electrical work around the house

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes. All Electrical work and appliance repair work should be done by a trained professional. Viewers should be aware that if they choose to work on their homes, they do so at their own risk. It is highly recommended that viewers use common sense and take all necessary safety measures. The video producer is not responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video. it is the sole responsibility of the user and not video producer. Some projects, materials, tools and techniques may not be suitable for all ages or skill levels. It is up to the viewer to decide whether to consult with a professional before working on their project. Codes, standards, and rules are constantly changing, so it is the viewer's responsibility to ascertain their local requirements before starting any type of electrical work. video producer makes no claims to the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources featured in this video, and will not be held responsible for the actions viewers may choose to take with the information provided.