Steps to Remove the Bottom Glass Shelf in a Samsung French Door Fridge
Last Update date : 2025-03-06
If you need to remove the bottom glass shelf above the fruit and vegetable drawer, perform the following steps:
Glass Shelf in the Samsung French Door
Note:
- Always use caution when working with glass. It can break easily and/or cause injury.
- If the retainer clips are damaged they cannot be replaced individually. Then entire shelf will have to be replaced as they are part of the assembly.
- Avoid using hot water to clean the glass while it is still cold, as the glass may crack.
Removing the Glass Shelf
1
Remove both fruit and vegetable drawers. To remove the drawers, angle them slightly toward the center of the fridge as you slide them out.
![removing the drawer from a refrigerator]()
2
Next, Locate the tabs on both sides of drawer divider/water filter housing.
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3
Press on the tabs and separate the shelf from the water filter housing.
![separating the shelf from the water filter housing]()
4
Now, remove the shelf by slightly lifting up as you pull it out.
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TIP: It helps if you angle one side of the shelf downward as you pull it out of the fridge.
5
Locate the shelf glass retainer clips. The retainer clips are located on the back left and right corners where the glass meets the white plastic.
![Locating the shelf glass retainer clips.]()
6
After carefully turning the shelf over, and placing it on a clean flat surface, locate the tabs that hold the retainer clips in place.
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7
Lift each of the back corners (one at a time) of the shelf and gently push in on the tab that is holding the clip in place.
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NOTE: Only push in on the side of the tab that is closest to the center of the shelf.
8
Once both clips are removed, gently raise the shelf and then separate the glass from the shelf frame.
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9
Clean the glass panes with water and a mild detergent or glass cleaner and wipe dry with a clean lint-free cloth.
10
To reinstall the glass shelf, repeat the previous steps in reverse.
Note:
- If the clips are broken, the shelf can still be used. However, extra care must be taken when moving the shelf to prevent dropping the glass.
- If you encounter any issues regarding your refrigerator's glass shelf, please contact us.
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