How To Set Samsung Fridge Freezer Temperature

What temperature should I set my Samsung refrigerator to?

Refrigerator and Freezer temperature display with fridge temp highlighted

If your leftovers seem to spoil later i day, or if ice foam is only fresh the first time you open up the carton, then information technology's a clear indication that your fridge and freezer temperatures demand to be adjusted. Luckily, adjusting the temperature isn't too hard, no matter which refrigerator model you own. You tin can also check the temperature using a thermometer if needed.

Note: Some refrigerator models display the temperature using bars. On these models, 3 lit bars is the recommended setting for both the fridge and freezer compartments.

The USDA states that refrigerated food should be kept below 40°F, and frozen food should be kept beneath 0°F. Keep your refrigerator and freezer at these temperatures to make certain your food remains fresh. Y'all may set the temperatures higher only if yous are not storing food in the fridge or freezer. On most models, the ideal temperature setting for the refrigerator is 38°F. For the freezer, the ideal temperature is -2°F.

Refrigerated food in Samsung fridge with USDA logo

Even so, some models may have different recommendations on the command panel. Please check your user manual for more information if you are unsure.

Note: A few seconds after setting the temperature, the displayed temperature will render to the current interior temperature. If the fridge doors are not opened, it can take up to iv hours for the display to change to the temperature you take set and upwards to 28 hours for the refrigerator to achieve that temperature.

The steps for changing your refrigerator's temperature will depend on the model you own. If needed, please cheque your user transmission for more details.

Change the temperature on Family unit Hub models:

On Family unit Hub fridges running version 6.0, you tin use the SmartThings app to adjust the temperature.

If you have an older model, y'all can use the Fridge Manager app instead.

Change the temperature on models with Fridge and Freezer buttons:

Press the Fridge or Freezer button repeatedly until yous reach the desired temperature. This will adapt the temperature downward one degree (or one temperature bar) each fourth dimension. Subsequently information technology reaches the lowest setting, information technology volition cycle back to the highest.

Depending on the model, your fridge may come with a Power Cool office, which volition speed up the cooling process. To actuate this, press the Fridge button repeatedly until the Power Absurd indicator lights up.

Alter the temperature on models with arrow buttons:

On the control panel, tap the left or rightarrows to detect the Fridge, Freezer, or FlexZone menu, so tap theO button to select your desired menu. Then, continue tapping thearrows until you reach the setting that you desire. Tap theO button to confirm. Information technology may accept some fourth dimension for the compartment to attain the set temperature.

You can too use the Power Absurd office on the Fridge and the Power Freezer function on the Freezer, which will speed upward the cooling procedure in the compartments.

Samsung refrigerator control panel with arrows showing Flex Zone Compartment

Alter the compartment type on elevation freezer and upright freezer models:

On these models, in addition to the regular Fridge and Freezer buttons, the freezer compartment can too be turned into a fridge compartment (or either compartment tin be turned off). To alter the compartment setting, touch on and concur theFreezer Convert button or theFridge On/Off button for 3 seconds to move to the next setting.

Freezer Convert button highlighted

Checking your refrigerator'due south temperature with a thermometer tin can exist tricky, since the brandish on your refrigerator is an average of the ambient temperature of the entire compartment.

Additionally, it will always be colder in the back and bottom sections of the fridge. Warm air will besides touch your food items when you open up the door.

Thermometer inside the fridge

If you'd still like to check your fridge's temperature using a thermometer, yous can follow these steps for the best result:

Place the thermometer in a glass of water, and then place the drinking glass as close to the middle of the compartment as you can.

Note: To check the temperature of the freezer compartment, place a thermometer between some frozen food packages. Do non put the thermometer in a glass of water, as the glass may shatter from the common cold.
It tin can take upward to 8 hours to become an accurate reading if the doors are not opened.
If your fridge is warmer than 40°F (or your freezer is warmer than 0°F), lower the temperature.

The temperature for storing ice cream in your freezer will vary depending on your preference. For example, if you want harder ice cream, suit the freezer to a cooler temperature. Likewise, if you want it a little softer, don't go below 0°F.

There are two simple tricks you tin use to keep your ice foam fresh and creamy:

Do not shop ice cream on or about the door where warm air volition hit it every time you open the freezer. When water ice cream melts and refreezes, it loses its flossy texture and does not taste as good.
Place plastic wrap over the opening of the container before putting on the lid. This seals the container and prevents freezer burn.

Chocolate ice cream being scooped

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