Samsung RF18A5101SR how to set the fridge or freezer temperature
To change the temperature of the fridge or freezer, or to use Power Cool or Power Freeze.
Steps
- Tap any button to wake up the display. This step may not apply to some models.
- Tap the center button until the fridge or freezer indicator blinks.
- Tap the left or right arrow button to select the temperature or function: 34 °F to 44 °F (1 °C to 7 °C) or Power Cool for the fridge, and 5 °F to -8 °F (-15 °C to -23 °C) or Power Freeze for the freezer.
- Wait for 5 seconds or tap the center button to confirm. The indicator stops blinking.
Power Cool runs the fridge at full speed for two and a half hours, and Power Freeze runs the freezer at full speed for 50 hours. Both increase power consumption. To freeze a large amount of food, activate Power Freeze at least 20 hours before putting the food in.
Source: Operations: Setting the desired temperature or function Source: Operations: Setting the desired temperature or function, pp. 34-35
Other RF18A5101SR procedures
- How to switch between Fahrenheit and CelsiusTo change the temperature scale shown on the main panel.
- How to turn the ice maker on or offTo stop or start ice making in the freezer.
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.