Removing the ice maker in your Samsung RF28HMEDBSR refrigerator (the one located in the upper left of the main refrigerator compartment) involves a few steps:
1. Forced defrost refrigerator
Press and hold Energy Saver + Fridge for 8 seconds to enter Test Mode (display goes blank). Then, cycle through the options by repeatedly pressing the Fridge button until “Fd” (or “rd”) is displayed.
For detailed instructions, see the link Samsung RF28HMBSR forced defrost.
rf28hmedbsr-ice-maker2. Remove the Ice Bucket and Securing Screw(s)
force defrost cycle typically lasts around 5-30 minutes. Then we can remove the ice bucket. Before that, we’d better unplug the Refrigerator & Turn off the Water. For the detailed steps, we can refer to the manual. The pictures in the manual can guide us step by step. It contains these aspects:
- Locate Screws & Wire Harness
- Disconnect the Wire Harness
- Remove the Securing Screw(s)
- Release Any Locking Tabs
- Lower and Remove the Ice Maker
I’ve checked; this is to replace the Samsung RF28HMBSR icemaker video. It includes the steps for removing the icemaker.
Important Notes:
- Don’t Force It: If the ice maker feels stuck, double-check for missed screws or locking tabs. Some frost buildup might also hold it slightly; gentle wiggling might help.
- Water Fill Tube: The tube that fills the ice tray usually stays in the refrigerator’s ceiling or wall; you remove the central ice maker unit below it.