Samsung RF23M8070SR water does not dispense
Cause 1 of 4The water line is not connected properly or the water supply is not on. Source: Troubleshooting: General, Water/ice, p. 71
Causes and checks
The water line is not connected properly or the water supply is not on. Source: Troubleshooting: General, Water/ice, p. 71
Licensed plumber Check that the water line is installed correctly and that the water line stop cock is not closed.The dispenser panel Lock is activated. Source: Troubleshooting: General, Water/ice, p. 71
- Deactivate the dispenser panel Lock.
A third-party water filter was installed. Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator. Source: Troubleshooting: General, Water/ice, p. 71
- Use only Samsung-provided or approved filters. See Replace the water filter.
The water filter indicator is on or blinking. Source: Troubleshooting: General, Water/ice, p. 71
- Replace the water filter. After replacing it, reset the filter indicator sensor. See Replace the water filter.
All 4 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. 77
Other RF23M8070SR problems
- Fridge or freezer temperature is warm, or the refrigerator does not operate6 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.
- Refrigerator has odors2 causes in the manual. First: food has spoiled.
- Frost in the refrigerator3 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.
- Water flow is weaker than normalThe water pressure is too low.
- 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 ice4 causes in the manual. First: the ice maker has just been installed.
- Ice does not dispense3 causes in the manual. First: ice may jam if the ice dispenser is not used for a long time (approximately 3 weeks).
Sources
- User manual, Refrigerator RF8000MC DA68-03563A (English, Spanish and French). Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DA68-03563A-04, revision 04, 240 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.