Samsung refrigerator display control board (manufacturer number DA97-16831E)

Description of Samsung refrigerator display control board (manufacturer number DA97-16831E)

This device is the external control panel (Part No. DA97-16831E) for a Samsung Twin Cooling Plus refrigerator. It allows you to independently manage the temperatures of both the freezer and fridge compartments, as well as toggle specialized cooling modes. 

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• Temperature Adjustment:
  • Freezer: Press the Freezer button repeatedly to cycle through temperatures from -15°C to -23°C. The recommended setting is typically -19°C.
  • Fridge: Press the Fridge button to cycle between 1°C and 7°C. The recommended setting is 3°C.
• Power Modes (3-Second Hold):
  • Power Freeze: Hold the Freezer button for 3 seconds to rapidly lower the freezer's temperature, which is ideal for quickly freezing perishable items.
  • Power Cool: Hold the Fridge button for 3 seconds to speed up the cooling process in the refrigerator.
• Freezer Convert (5-in-1 Modes):
  • Hold the Freezer Convert button for 3 seconds to enter selection mode.
  • Fridge Mode: This converts your freezer into a refrigerator, providing extra fresh food storage.
  • Off Mode: This turns the freezer compartment off completely while keeping the main fridge active.

• Panel Lock: If the buttons don't respond, the Control Lock might be active. Hold the designated lock button (often the "Door Alarm" or "Child Lock" on related models) for 3 seconds to unlock.
• Resetting the Panel: If the display is unresponsive, you can often reset it by holding the Freezer and Fridge buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
• Energy Saver/Vacation: Some models use these buttons to toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit or to keep the fridge at a steady 17°C during long absences.