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How long before putting food in a new Samsung refrigerator?
Quick answer
Use 2 hours as the starting point.
After plugging it in
Start a reminder timer
2 hours
Timer has not started.
When it rings: Confirm the compartment is cooling before loading food.
What the source actually says
Samsung says to wait two hours after plugging in before storing food.
Use an appliance thermometer; food safety depends on temperature, not the timer alone.
Source
Read the manufacturer guidance. Model instructions override this general page.