How to clean Samsung AutoFill pitcher

Why regular cleaning matters

Filtered water still contacts the pitcher, lid, and infuser every day. Tea, fruit, handling, and refrigerator condensation add residue that can affect odor, taste, and sanitation.

A repeatable cleaning schedule also reveals cracks, loose parts, and housing moisture before they become leaks.

Clean after every infused-water batch

Samsung says infused water should be consumed within 24 hours to keep fruit, tea, and water from spoiling. Discard ingredients, empty the remaining water, and clean the parts after that batch.

Do not continually top up old infused water with fresh water.

Turn AutoFill off first

Disable the feature at the control panel, Fridge Manager, or model-specific display. This prevents an attempted fill while the pitcher is removed or the housing is being dried.

If the icon is blinking, moisture has already disabled AutoFill; drain and dry the compartment.

Remove the pitcher straight out

Open the Beverage Center or correct door and pull the pitcher toward you without twisting the fill area. Pour its water into a sink and move it to a clean work surface.

Inspect the holder for standing water before disassembly.

Take apart the lid and infuser

Lift the lid, raise the infuser holder, then twist the infuser to unlock it from the holder. Keep track of how the pieces align for reassembly.

Remove fruit seeds, tea leaves, or pulp without using a sharp metal tool on plastic surfaces.

Never use the dishwasher

Samsung explicitly says the pitcher, lid, infuser, and infuser holder are not dishwasher safe. Dishwasher heat can warp or melt them and change how the pitcher seats under the fill outlet.

A distorted lid or holder may later spill or trigger moisture protection.

Avoid microwaves and hot water

These parts are also not microwave safe. Samsung warns that heat, including hot water, can melt them. Use cool or lukewarm water that is comfortable for hand washing.

Do not attempt heat sterilization.

Use gentle food-safe cleaning

Wash with clean hands, a soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge, and a small amount of mild dish soap when needed. Clean the inside, pour lip, lid edges, infuser perforations, and holder grooves.

Avoid abrasive pads, bleach mixtures, solvents, and scented cleaners that can damage plastic or leave flavor.

Rinse every surface thoroughly

Soap trapped in the infuser openings or lid seam can create bubbles and taste. Rinse until the water runs clear and no slick film remains.

Turn the infuser and holder through several angles while rinsing.

Dry before reassembly

Use a clean lint-free towel and let the parts air-dry. Moisture on the front of the pitcher or in the housing can trigger the AutoFill moisture sensor and stop filling.

Do not reinstall while water remains in a lid seam or beneath the holder.

Wipe the pitcher housing

Clean accessible shelf and housing surfaces with a soft damp cloth, then dry them. If an overflow occurred, open the model-specific rubber drain cap and empty the reservoir.

Do not spray cleaner into the fill outlet, sensor, or internal openings.

Reassemble the infuser correctly

Twist the infuser into its holder until secure, return it to the pitcher, and close the lid evenly. Samsung notes that correct infuser installation helps prevent spills and leaks.

The lid should not rock or sit above a trapped ingredient.

Reinstall and run a clean-water cycle

Push the pitcher straight into its holder, close the door, and enable AutoFill. Let it fill with plain filtered water and check for normal seating, taste, and leakage.

If it does not fill, follow our AutoFill not-filling guide.

What to do about odor or stale taste

Discard old water, clean every removable part, flush the dispenser if it was unused for several days, and replace only a filter that is due or supported by taste and flow evidence.

If odor remains in both AutoFill and dispenser water, investigate the supply using the bad-tasting water guide.

What to do about visible mold

Stop use and clean accessible pitcher and housing surfaces. Do not insert swabs or tools into the fill outlet. If growth appears inside inaccessible housing or returns after cleaning, request service.

Use the AutoFill mold guide for the decision path.

Create a repeatable care reminder

Save a recurring cleaning task in Home Memory based on actual household use. A pitcher used daily for fruit needs more frequent care than one holding plain water, while any infused batch still needs to be consumed and cleaned within Samsung’s 24-hour limit.

Final Verdict

Clean a Samsung AutoFill pitcher by hand, not with heat. Turn AutoFill off, separate the lid and infuser, use cool or lukewarm water and gentle soap, rinse and dry completely, wipe the housing, and reassemble correctly. Consume infused water within 24 hours and service any inaccessible or recurring contamination.