Introduction
This guide shows how to remove and replace the icemaker assembly in your Samsung RF28R7201SG refrigerator.
The icemaker assembly is a combination of parts that creates ice. It's prone to a variety of malfunctions, such as not defrosting properly or not making ice. Some of these issues can be resolved by replacing the icemaker assembly.
What you need
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Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
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Open both French doors for the refrigerator compartment.
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Pull the ice tray straight out of its housing and remove it.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16.5 mm‑long screw securing the cable cover panel.
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Use your fingers to slide the cable cover panel towards the front of the refrigerator to unlatch it.
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Remove the cable cover panel.
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Disconnect the left-most yellow connector:
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Squeeze the locking tab with the red mark with your fingers
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Rock the connector gently side to side to disconnect it
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Use your fingers or a screwdriver to guide the wire harness out of the wall clips.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16.5Â mm-long screw securing the air tunnel flap.
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A plastic clip holds the air tunnel flap in place.
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Use a flathead screwdriver to pry and loosen the air tunnel flap from the plastic clip.
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Use your fingers to pull the air tunnel flap down enough to access the internals.
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Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the refrigerant loop down by 1–1.5 cm.
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A plastic clip holds the icemaker in place.
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Use your fingers to press and release the plastic clip.
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Pull the front edge of the icemaker assembly down slightly to loosen it.
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Carefully slide the icemaker assembly out of its housing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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