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Built-in Depth Side by Side Refrigerator OWENER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register DA68-01453B REV(0.1)
Before operating the appliance, please read this manual throughly and retain for your reference. • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your • refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR ...5 MAJOR FEATURES...5...
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, pull out the power plug. The incorporated ice-makers are to be installed only by the manufacturer or its service agent.
R600a) contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product. • The refrigerant used in the refrigerator/freezer and the gases in the insulation material require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal.
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Products that require strict temperature controls must not be • stored in the refrigerator. Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator. If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock. • This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.
INITIAL OPERATING CONDITION Once you have performed the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, check the power supply and electricity source. If you have any questions, contact your SAMSUNG service center. Place the refigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refigerator.
To unlock the setting functions, press this button for 3 seconds. FRIDGE TEMP. BUTTON To set the fridge temperature, press this button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between 7°C and 1°C. VACATION BUTTON Turns the refrigerator off but not the freezer.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL Temperature setting • The temperature controls are in the factory at 3°C for the refrigerator compartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. • The temperature controls can display both the set temperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer.
DIGITAL PANEL Without CoolSelect Zone Model Water, Cubed Ice, Crushed Ice • Press the Ice Off button for 3 seconds to stop making ice. Ice Off • Ice type selection is available during ice off selection. • This light is on when you press the Power Freeze button. Power Freeze Press this button to quickly return the freezer to the set temperature.
Power Freeze function and the number of times the door is opened. When your refrigerator is plugged in, the Cubed Ice mode is automati- cally selected . Press the Ice Type button to select the type of ice: •...
SHELVES AND BINS FREEZER Guard Fre UPP Ice Chute Door Bins REFRIGERATOR Deli bin Deodorizer Cool Select Zone Drawer (optional) Vegetable & Fruit Drawer Ice Bucket Shelf Drawers Front leg cover Dairy bin Special bin Beverage Station (optional) Foldable Shelf...
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER Tempered Glass Shelf • Can be used to store all types of frozen food. Door Bin • Can be used for small packages of frozen food. Plastic Drawer • Can be used to store meat and dry foods. Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers.
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• Put eggs in the container and place them on the shelf. • If you have a long vacation planned, you must empty the refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open.
• When “Quick Cool” ends, it returns to the “Cool” temperature setting. Cool • When “Cool” is chosen, the temperature will be the same as the set temperature of the refrigerator. The digital panel shows the same temperature as that of the display panel.
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CoolSelect Zone Thaw • Drips loss and quality deterioration of meats reduces the freshness of foods. • After “Thaw” is selected, warm and cold air is alternately supplied into the CoolSelect Zone Drawer . • Depending on the weight of meat, thawing time can be selected for 4 hrs, 6 hrs, 10 hrs, and 12 hrs sequentially.
In addition, this saves energy. • Before removing the freezer and refrigerator accessories, please move the stored foods to other space. • The door of the Beverage Station should never be removed. WARNING The Beverage Station cannot function if its door is missing.
Rubber door seals • If the rubber door seals are dirty, the door will not close properly and the refrigerator and freezer will be unable to function efficiently. Clean them with a mild detergent and damp cloth. Then wipe them with a dry cloth.
Before changing the interior light, unplug the appliance from the power supply. If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact your service centre. WARNING INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE REFRIGERATOR Place a flat screwdriver under the light cover hooks and push in the direction of the arrow.
Ordering replacement filters • To order more water filter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer or SVC agent. DOORS The refrigerator doors have a special door opening and closing feature to make sure that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed.
Checking the Dimensions of your Entrance Door • Check the dimensions of your entrance door to determine whether the refrigerator can pass through it. • Moving refrigerator through door if depth or width of refrigerator is bigger than door’s, NOTE removes refrigerator doors.
REMOVING THE FRONT LEG COVER Removing the Front Leg Cover Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover assembly by turning the three screws counter-clockwise. FRONT LEG COVER SCREW Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator 1) Remove the water tube by pressing the coupler ( ) and pulling the water tube ( ) away.
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS • Lift the door straight up. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. NOTE • Place doors on a protected surface. Removing the Freezer Door 1) With the door closed, remove the Top table ( ) using a screwdriver, and then disconnect the wires ( ).
( ). lower hinge ( ) by lifting the lower hinge ( ) in the direction of the arrow. • After disassembling the freezer / refrigerator door, move it to the appropriate location. you must reassemble it. NOTE...
REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Freezer Door 1) Reattach the freezer door by inserting the hose ( ) in the lower side of the door into the hole in the lower hinge ( ) and pull the hose down.
( ). Fasten hinge screws ( ) and screw ( ) in the clockwise direction. 4) Connect the wires. 2) Place the hole in the refrigerator door ( ) over the lower hinge ( ).
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REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Water Tube 1) While pressing the front face of coupler ( ), insert the water line ( ) in the coupler. Reattaching the Front Leg Cover (Optional) Put on the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure.
ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS Please level the refrigerator first. The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level. Case 1) Freezer door is lower than that of the refrigerator Case 2) Freezer door is higher than that of the refrigerator Do not make small adjustment by turning the control lever, Please refer to the next page.
ADJUST THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS Making small adjustments between doors. If the door of freezer is higher or lower than that of the refrigerator. Please open the doors and adjust the doors as follows: 1) Release the nut ( ) on the lower hinge until the upper end of the bolt ( ).
19.9 psi,1.37bars), you should install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure. 4) Ensure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly filled initially. Push the water dis penser lever until the water runs from the outlet.
INSTALLING OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Connect the water line to the refrigerator - Slip the compression nut and plastic ferrule through the plastic tube. - After inserting the sleeve, tighten the compres-sion nut onto 1/4” compression fitting(union). Do not overtighten the compression nut.
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- Reattach the compressor cover of the refrigerator. Secure the water line. - Using clip ”A”, fix the water line to the wall (the back of refrigerator). - When the water line is secure, make sure whether the water line is not excessively bent, pinched or squashed.
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3) Additional flushing may be required in some households. 4) Open the refrigerator door and check if water leaks around the water filter. • A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water to briefly spurt from the dispenser.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or locat- ed near a heat source? • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall? • Is the temperature control on the display...
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• Press and hold the CHILD LOCK for 3 seconds. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
Ambient Room Temperature Limits This fridge/freezer is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its tem- perature class marked on the rating plate. Temperature Class Extended Temperate Temperate Subtropical Tropical NOTE: Internal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the fridge/freezer, ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door.