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
Simultaneously press and hold the Energy Saver and Fridge (Refrigerator Temperature) buttons. Hold both buttons for approximately 8 to 12 seconds. You should hear a beep.
The display will likely go blank momentarily and then show some codes or flash. Often, it will display “Fd” (which stands for Forced Defrost). For detailed instructions, see the link Samsung rf28hmedbsr forced defrost. The other method to force defrost is to do it like the Samsung RF28HMBSR manual suggests, but it’s a little complicated.
rf28hmedbsr-ice-maker2. Remove the Ice Bucket and Securing Screw(s)
force defrost cycle typically lasts around 20-30 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
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’re removing the main ice maker unit below it.