Samsung RF18A5101SR refrigerator has odors
Cause 1 of 2Food has spoiled. Source: Troubleshooting: General, Odors, p. 51
First checkClean the refrigerator and remove any spoiled food.
Causes and checks
Food has spoiled. Source: Troubleshooting: General, Odors, p. 51
- Clean the refrigerator and remove any spoiled food.
Food has a strong odor. Source: Troubleshooting: General, Odors, p. 51
- Make sure strong-smelling food is wrapped airtight.
All 2 causes checked. Contact Samsung Customer Care: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Samsung Customer Care: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Limited warranty (U.S.A.): contact details, p. 60
Other RF18A5101SR problems
- Fridge or freezer temperature is warm, or the refrigerator does not operate5 causes in the manual. First: the power cord is not plugged in properly.
- Fridge or freezer is over-coolingThe temperature control is not set correctly.
- Frost in the refrigerator2 causes in the manual. First: food is blocking the vents, causing frost around the vents.
- Condensation forms on the interior walls2 causes in the manual. First: A door was left open and moisture entered the refrigerator.
- Ice maker makes a buzzing soundThe ice maker function is activated, but the water supply to the refrigerator has not been connected.
- Ice maker does not make ice3 causes in the manual. First: the ice maker has just been installed.
Sources
- User manual, Refrigerator RF18A5101 / RF20A5101 DA68-04756D (English, Spanish and French). Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DA68-04756D-01, revision 01, 200 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.