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A refrigerator should sit upright for at least 24 hours after moving before plugging it in to allow the refrigerant to settle.
It is best to keep a refrigerator vertically upright at all times. If you need to tip it on its side or back in order to move it, the best thing to do is to put it in place upright, then wait 24 hours before plugging it in.
You could. But you should not because of the freon in the lines. If the fridge was transported upright is should be ok but if it was lying down (not good) you should stand it up for a while before you turn it on.
If you have transported the refrigerator on its side, then wait 24 hours after uprighting it before pluggin it in.
No, you can ruin one by laying it down for awhile and not waiting for the oil to settle back down before plugging it in though.
To defrost a Samsung refrigerator, first unplug the appliance. Remove all food items from the freezer and refrigerator compartments. Leave the doors open to allow the ice to melt naturally. You can also place towels inside to absorb the water. Once the ice has melted, clean and dry the interior before plugging the refrigerator back in.
Most cannot be safely moved or even positioned on their sides or backs. Certainly, units with coils in the back should never be rested on their backs. Some units have fragile copper refrigerant lines that might be damaged by a shifting compressor if the unit is laid on its side. If you can, you should call tech support or customer service and ask them about your model. After transport you must be sure to leave the refrigerator upright for several hours upon reaching your destination before plugging it in and turning it on.
When moving your refrigerator from one property to another - you should let it stand (empty) in its new place for 12 hours before plugging it into the mains outlet. The same applies to a freezer unit.
If you stand it up the proper way and let it set for a couple days, the freon will make its way back through the orifice and it should work again. The problem comes from liquid freon getting into the condenser coils.
To defrost a Samsung refrigerator, first unplug it and remove all food items. Leave the freezer door open to allow the ice to melt naturally. You can also place towels inside to absorb the water. Once the ice has melted, clean the interior with a mild detergent and dry it thoroughly before plugging the refrigerator back in.
Gas bubbles may become present in the refrigeration fluid after it has been transported lying flat, and it may take up to 24 hours for the gas bubbles to gradually dissipate while in an upright position before the fridge can be safely plugged in.
To defrost a Samsung refrigerator effectively, first unplug the appliance. Remove all food items and place them in a cooler. Leave the refrigerator door open to allow the ice to melt naturally. You can also use a hairdryer on a low setting to speed up the process, but be careful not to damage the appliance. Once the ice has melted, clean the interior with a mild detergent and dry it thoroughly before plugging the refrigerator back in and returning the food.