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Samsung French Door Refrigerator User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.
To receive more complete service or accessory parts,
please register your product at or contact
www.samsung.com/register
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Free Standing Appliance
DA68-02649B.indd
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2012.8.30
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    English This manual is made with 100 % recycled paper. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Free Standing Appliance DA68-02649B.indd...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    • R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. online at www.samsung.com. Check the compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the Important safety symbols and...

  • Page 3: Caution Signs For Installation

    • Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material. • This appliance must be properly grounded. • Do not plug several appliances into the same • Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, multiple power board. plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
  • Page 4 • If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull other than those recommended by the out power plug and contact your Samsung manufacturer. Electronics service center. • Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

  • Page 5: Caution Signs For Using

    Samsung warranty chemicals near the refrigerator. Do not keep service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety volatile or inflammable objects or substances issues and damages that result from 3rd party (benzene, thinner, propane gas, etc.) in the modifications.

  • Page 6: Severe Warning Signs For Disposal

    • Never put fingers or other objects into the temperatures. However, you should minimize dispenser hole and ice chute. the number of door openings while the power is off. It may cause a personal injury or material damage. Should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food.

  • Page 7: Saving Energy Tips

    Saving Energy Tips Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never put it near a direct source of heat (radiator, for example). Never block any vents or grilles on the appliance.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your French Door Refrigerator

    Contents SETTINg up YOuR FRENCh dOOR REFRIgERATOR ………………………… 08 OpERATINg YOuR FRENCh dOOR REFRIgERATOR ………………………… 15 TROublEShOOTINg ………………………………………………………………… 80 Setting up your French Door Refrigerator gETTINg REAdY TO INSTAll ThE REFRIgERATOR 5 cm Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator.

  • Page 9: Removing The Refrigerator Doors

    • Allow clearance to the REMOvINg ThE REFRIgERATOR right, left, back and top dOORS when installing. This will help reduce If the Refrigerator is too large to pass through your power consumption and doorway easily, you can remove the refrigerator keep your energy bills doors.

  • Page 10: Reattaching The Refrigerator Doors

    disassemble the Refrigerator doors Lift the door straight up to remove. With the door opened, remove the cap top table ( 1 ) with a flat-blade screwdriver (-), and then close the door. Remove the 3 screws holding down the top table ( 2 ) and turn it with several wires connected.

  • Page 11: Assemble The Flex Door

    Take off the cover ( Remove the tilting w/harness with a flat- pocket ( 1 ) by blade screwdriver (-). pulling both support guards ( 2 ) aside. And take out both support guards by pulling them aside. Press the locking tab and Take out the lower separate the Wire...

  • Page 12: Making Minor Adjustments Between Doors

    If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible MAkINg MINOR AdjuSTMENTS to get the doors perfectly even, which may cause bETwEEN dOORS moisture condensation and increased energy bills. Below is an example of how to level the refrigerator Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary for if the left side of the refrigerator is lower than the getting the doors perfectly even.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Freezer Drawer Level

    AdjuSTINg ThE FREEzER INSTAllINg ThE wATER dRAwER lEvEl dISpENSER lINE However, it does not sterilize or destroy Adjustment part microorganisms. You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that. In order for the ice-maker to operate properly, a water pressure of 138~862 Kpa is required.
  • Page 14 Connect the water line installation kit to the shut Do not use without the molded end (Bulb) off valve.Connecting the water supply line to the of the plastic tubing ( B ). cAutIoN refrigerator. B ) onto the Tighten the compression nut ( cold water line compression fitting.

  • Page 15: Operating Your French Door Refrigerator

    Periodic updates of Weather or News will cause network traffic even when you are not using the Display. When software updates become available, Samsung automatically updates the refrigerator software and then issues an alert which appears on your Display. Please note that the relevant licensor (contents provider) retains sole discretion as to what content is made available through the various refrigerator applications.

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    hOME SCREEN • The Home screen is the starting point for all functions. In the center of the Home screen, basic refrigerator information such as Time, Date, Weather, Temperature, and Dispenser Selection appears. The indicator icons at the top left of the screen display information about the refrigerator’s status.

  • Page 17: Setting The Freezer/Fridge Temperature

    Date/Time : Indicates the current date and time. Freezer/Fridge temperature : Displays the current freezer/fridge temperature. When you select the freezer/fridge temperature, the temperature setting screen appears. Dispenser : Displays the current status of the dispenser. When you select the current status of the dispenser, the ice type selection screen appears.
  • Page 18 • The freezer or fridge temperature may change depending on how often you open and close the door, the food quantity, the ambient temperature, etc. • Temperatures vary in each food storage section in the freezer and fridge compartments. • If the room temperature becomes unusually warm, it can cause temperatures in the Fridge and Freezer to rise abnormally.

  • Page 19: Door Open Alarm

    SETTINg ThE dISpENSER To select the ice type, follow these steps: Touch Dispenser Status on the Home screen. The Dispenser pop-up appears. Touch the desired dispenser type, and then press the [Close] button. dOOR OpEN AlARM If the fridge / freezer door remains open more than 3 minutes, a warning window pops up accompanied by alarm sounds.
  • Page 20 MEMO You can use the Memo function to leave a memo for yourself or someone else. how to leave a new memo. Select the [Memo] button on the Home screen. Select the [New] button. Select the memo tools you want by touching the tool buttons above the memo entry area.
  • Page 21 Press the [Save] button after you have completed your memo. • If you want to display the memo on the Home screen, select the [Attach to Home Screen] button, and then select the [Save] button. See below. • You can “put away” the memo being displayed on the Home screen by pressing the [Detach from Home Screen] button or hide it temporarily by pressing the [Hide] button.
  • Page 22 Select the memo you want to display. To view multiple memos, press the [Multi Select] button. • When you select the [Select All] button, the Multi-Select mode lets you select a Multi Selection screen shows. number of memos and then view them •...
  • Page 23 Select the [View Selected] button. Check the saved memo by using the buttons. Each time you select the button, the next menu in sequence appears. • In the Detail View screen, you can delete a memo or attach it to or detach it from the Home screen.
  • Page 24 how to delete memos. Select the [Memo] button on the Home screen. To delete multiple memos, continue here. Select the memo you want to delete. To delete multiple memos, select the [Multi Select] button. Press the [Delete] button. Select the memos you want to delete. 24_ operating DA68-02649B.indd 2012.8.30...
  • Page 25 Press the [Yes] button. Press the [Delete] button. Press the [Yes] button. phOTOS You can upload photos from a Memory card / AllShare (DLNA device) / Picasa Web Album into My Album on your refrigerator. how to copy photos from a Memory Card to My Album Pull out the cover over the card slot and move it to the side.
  • Page 26 • The Memory slot is only for SD/SDHC/MMC/HS MMC type memory cards. • The slot can read only JPEG(JPG) images. • The Panel has a capacity of about 300 photos. • When saving photos from a memory card to the panel, the refrigerator automatically changes the photo size to 800 x 480 pixels, regardless of the original size.
  • Page 27 Select the photo you want to save to My To store multiple photos, press the [Multi Album. Select] button. • When you select the [Select All] button, the Multi Selection screen appears. • When there are multiple pages with many photos, there will be page numbers on the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 28 • When you select a photo, its detail information • When you select the [Select All] button, all the will appear. photos on the current page are selected and the [Select All] button shifts to the [Unselect All] button. • When you press the [View Selected] button, you will see its larger version.
  • Page 29 how to upload dlNA device photos to My Album (All Share) • This function is only available when the refrigerator is connected to your wireless network (Wi-Fi). Select the [Photos] button on the Home screen. Select [All Share] on the Photos list, and then connect the DLNA device to the same wireless AP as the refrigerator.
  • Page 30 • When you are in a sub-folder, you can move up to the folder that contains sub-folder by selecting the “..” icon on the sub-folder. Select the photo you want to save to My To store multiple photos, select the [Multi Album.
  • Page 31 • Larger photo sizes will take longer to upload. • The wireless network is used to transmit photos from the DLNA device. The transmission may not always work properly depending on the network conditions. • When you select a photo, its detail information will appear. how to copy photos from picasa web Album to My Album.
  • Page 32 Press the [Save To My Album] button. Select the photos you want to save to My Album. While the photo downloads from Picasa Press the [Save To My Album] button. Web Album, the “Save To My Album” popup appears on the screen. While the photos download from Picasa Web Album, the “Save To My Album”...
  • Page 33 Select [Picasa Web Album] in the Photos list. Press the [Sign In] button. • When you have an account with Google Picasa (http://picasaweb.google.com), you can see the photos you uploaded to Picasa by logging into your account. Select the Email input box, and then enter your Google account ID using the on-screen keyboard. Select Password input box, and then enter your Google password using the on screen keyboard.
  • Page 34 Select the photo you want to save to My To store multiple photos, select the [Multi Album. Select] button. Press the [Save To My Album] button. Select the photos you want to save to My Album. While the photo downloads from Picasa Press the [Save To My Album] button.
  • Page 35 how to run a the slide show. Select the [Photos] button on the Home screen. Select [My Album] in the Photos list. Select the [Multi Select] button. Select the photos you want for the slide show, and then press the [View Selected] button. (Select more than two photos.) •...
  • Page 36 The slide show starts. Select the screen to change the view option. • The slide show runs once. When it finishes, the view options appear on the screen. • By selecting the button, you can move to the previous or next photo. •...
  • Page 37 10. Use the buttons to change the slide show transition time, and then press the [OK] button. 11. To change the order of the photos in the slide show, select the button. 12. Select [Normal] or [Shuffle], and then press the [OK] button.
  • Page 38 how to rotate photos. Select [My Album] in the Photos list. Select the photo you want to rotate. Select the [Multi Select] button to rotate multiple photos. Select the [-90° Rotate] or [90° Rotate] Select the photos you want to rotate, and button.
  • Page 39 Saving photos to a memory card. Insert a memory card into the refrigerator’s memory card slot. Select [My Album] in the Photos list. Select the photo you want to save. To save multiple photos, select the [Multi Select] button. Press the [Save To Memory Card] button. Select the photos you want to save, and then press the [Save To Memory Card] button.
  • Page 40 Select the photos you want to delete, and then press the [Delete] button. Press the [Yes] button. Press the [Yes] button. • There are 10 photos that have been pre-loaded by Samsung. These photos explain product features and cannot be deleted. 40_ operating DA68-02649B.indd 2012.8.30...
  • Page 41 gROCERY MANAgER You can save the purchase date and expiration date of your food before storing it in the fridge and then easily check how long food has been stored at a later time. Additionally, you can easily see what food items are stored and where they are located in the refrigerator. how to add food Select the [Grocery Manager] button on the Home screen.
  • Page 42 The ‘Purchase Date’ and ‘Expiration Date’ are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The Purchase Date is automatically set to today, the Expiration Date is automatically set to the last day of the freshness duration. To change the Purchase Date, touch the appropriate section on the screen, and then enter the new date.
  • Page 43 how to use the grocery Manager Select the [Grocery Manager] button on the Home screen. All food items are displayed as icons in their stored locations within the refrigerator image on the left. They are also listed on the right side of the screen. Select a storage section in the refrigerator image to display the food stored in that section on the right side of screen.
  • Page 44 how to delete food Select the [Grocery Manager] button on the Home screen. Select the food, and then select the [Delete] button. • To select all the stored food items, select the [Delete all] button. Select the [Yes] button to complete. how to set a Reminder Select the [Grocery Manager] button on the Home screen, and then select the [Set Reminder] button.
  • Page 45 EpICuRIOuS With the Epicurious service, you can easily to find various recipes by ingredient, season, occasion, or category. • This function is only available when the refrigerator is connected to your wireless network (Wi-Fi). how to use the Featured Recipes function Select the [Epicurious] button on the Home screen.
  • Page 46 Press the [Favorite] button to add a recipe to your favorite list. Press the [Shopping List] button to make a shopping list for a recipe. Select the [Preparation] tab on the top of the page to view the recipe’s step by step preparation instructions.
  • Page 47 how to use Recipe Search by Ingredient. Select [Recipe Search by Ingredient] on the Epicurious list. Select the [Food] or [Drink] button, and then select the [Food]/[Drink] type on the left of screen. Next, select an ingredient icon on the right. •...
  • Page 48 how to use My Favorites. Select [My Favorites] on the Epicurious list. • You can store up to 100 favorite recipes. Select the recipe you want. • Select the A-Z button on the right to arrange the favorites in the alphabetical order. •...
  • Page 49 Select the [View Combined Shopping List] Select the [View Shopping List] button. button. The screen displays the combined ingredient Select a recipe on the left of screen. list for all the recipes you selected. The screen displays the ingredient list for the recipe you selected.
  • Page 50 Select the Email input box, and then enter your Google account ID using the on-screen keyboard. Select the Password input box, and then enter your password using the on-screen keyboard. Press the [Sign in] button. • If you check the ‘Stay signed in’ box, the refrigerator will store the account for faster future log-ins.
  • Page 51 how to manage Shared Calendar Select [Other Calendar]. Select a [Show] or [Hide] button. • You can show or hide schedules from your Google Web Calendar subscription list using the Other Calendar List screen. • If you change the Show / Hide setting here, it does not change in the subscription list and the Show / Hide setting on the Google Web Calendar.
  • Page 52 Enter the Event Title, Date and Time, Location (Where), and Description in the corresponding entry fields using the screen keyboard. To set a reminder for a scheduled event, select the Reminders input box, and then select one of the Reminder options. When all settings are complete, select [Save].
  • Page 53 Select the region search bar on the top left of the screen. Select the [+] button in the upper right corner of screen. Enter your location or zipcode (US Only) using the onscreen keyboard, and then press the [OK] button. Select your location.
  • Page 54 Select the “ ” button on the top right of the screen. The display screen shows your local weather. how to view today’s weather. Select the [WeatherBug] button on the Home screen. • There will be a 4-second commercial ad when you start the WeatherBug.
  • Page 55 how to add other Regions to weatherbug Select the region search bar on the top left of the screen. The current region information appears on the screen. Select the [+] button in the upper right corner of the screen. Enter the location name or zipcode (US Only) using the on-screen keyboard, and then press the [OK] button.
  • Page 56 Select the desired location. Select the desired local weather station. Press the “ ” button on the top right of the screen. The screen displays the weather for the location you selected. how to view weather Information for a Region Select the desired location on the location list.
  • Page 57 how to delete Regions from weatherbug Select the [edit] button in the upper right corner of screen. Select the check box on the left of the location you want to delete, and then then select the Delete button. how to view weather forecasts. Select the [Forecast] button or Tonight’s Forecast.
  • Page 58 Ap NEwS The internet news service provides current news in up to 11 categories. • This function is only available when the refrigerator is connected to your wireless network (Wi-Fi). how to view news from Ap News. Select the [Ap News] button on the Home screen. Select a news category.
  • Page 59 To see all the photos related to the article, select the main photo in the detail news article. • Select the buttons on the top right of the article to view other articles. Select a photo to enlarge it. • Press the buttons to see other photos in enlarged view.
  • Page 60 TwITTER • This function is only available when the refrigerator is connected to your wireless network (Wi-Fi). • You can’t write a tweet while using this function. how to show the twitter. Select the [Twitter] button on the Home screen. Select the Email input box.
  • Page 61 Press a tweet on the tweet list and you can see the detail information. • When selecting the List View on the Detail View screen, the screen changes to the Twit List. Select the i button on the right of the screen to see detail information about the follower/followee.

  • Page 62: Energy Saver

    ENERgY SAvER Turns the Energy Saver function on and off. When the Energy Saver is on, the power consumption decreases. Select the Energy Saver ON or OFF buttons on the Settings list. • The Energy Saver function is pre-set to ON in the factory.

  • Page 63: Water Filter

    • We recommend you stop ice making if the following occur: There is enough ice in the ice bucket. You want to save water and energy. Water is not being supplied to the Ice maker. • If the ice maker function is ON, and the water line is not connected, there will be a water valve noise from back of the unit.
  • Page 64 For a replacement water filter, visit your local home improvement center or Samsung’s official on-line parts distributor at http://www.samsungparts.com. Be sure the replacement water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water filter. dISplAY Lets you set the brightness of the LCD and the running time of the Screensaver.
  • Page 65 vOluME Lets you control the volume of the alert sounds. Press the button in the right bottom corner of the Settings list. Select [Volume] in the Settings list. Select a volume level button to change the alert sound level. Press the [Save] button to set the new volume level. •...

  • Page 66: Time Setting

    TIME SETTINg Lets you set the current time. Select the button in the bottom right corner of the Settings list. Select [Time] in the Settings list. Select the buttons to revise the time settings, and then press the [Save] button. •...
  • Page 67 wI-FI NETwORkS When you set Wi-Fi ON, (see above) the refrigerator’s wireless network function searches for a wireless AP to connect to. • In addition to the router installed in your home, your refrigerator can detect other wireless routers installed in nearby houses or offices while connecting to your wireless network. It is illegal to use cAutIoN another’s router without permission and can be subject to severe penalties.
  • Page 68 After the refrigerator has connected to your network, you can select the [IP Address] button on the Wi-Fi Networks screen to view the current IP address and Gateway values. If you need to enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS manually, press the [User Config] button on the IP Address screen.

  • Page 69: Dispenser Light

    dISpENSER lIghT Lets you set the operation of the dispenser lamp light. Press the button in the right bottom corner of the Settings list. Select [Dispenser Light] in the Settings list. Select the desired dispenser light status, and then press the [Save] button.

  • Page 70: Touch Screen Correction

    TOuCh SCREEN CORRECTION You can calibrate the stylus touch point to best meet your needs. To adjust the stylus touch point on the touch screen: Press the button in the right bottom corner of the Settings list. Select [Touch Screen Correction] in the Settings list. Press the [Yes] button.
  • Page 71 S/w updATE Lets you check the current software version and update it to new software when available. Press the button in the right bottom corner of the Settings list. Select [S/W Update] in the Settings list. • The software update is provided through the wireless network.

  • Page 72: How To Use The Dispenser

    hOw TO uSE ThE dISpENSER • When you select the Test button, you will hear the refrigerator chime (ding-dong). Touch the dispenser status on the Home screen to When the chime sounds, release the select the type of dispenser you want. [Test] button.

  • Page 73: Using The Two Lever Dispenser

    uSINg ThE TwO lEvER Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator. The water supply to cAutIoN dISpENSER this refrigerator must only be installed/ connected by a suitably qualified person. push the appropriate ice type button to Connect to a potable water supply only. select what you want dispensed.

  • Page 74: Changing The Water Filter

    Shut off the water supply. Then, turn the water Be sure the replacement water filter has filter ( 1 ) about 1/4 turn, counter-clockwise. the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the 1 ) from the case filter ( 2 ). Pull the water filter ( water filter.

  • Page 75: Parts And Features

    Reverse Osmosis water Supply • Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. IMPoRtANt : The pressure of the water supply Replace the filter if necessary. coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to •...

  • Page 76: Selection Button

    When closing the door, make sure the Temperature Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct You can select your Flex Zone temperature from position to avoid scratching the other door. Meat/Fish mode, Cold Drinks mode, Deli/Snack, or If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed, Wine/Party Dishes mode.

  • Page 77: Removing The Refrigerator Accessories

    REMOvINg ThE REFRIgERATOR Vegetable & Fruit Drawers ACCESSORIES • After pulling out completely the vegetable pan, take it out by lifting up the front and pull it Door Bins & Dairy Compartment forward. • To remove the shelf of the vegetable pan, press the button on the left side of the shelf while you are lifting it.

  • Page 78: Using The Doors

    • To put back - Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 1 ) onto the support guards ( 2 ) and push down until they lock into place. Super Extended Drawer • To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift straight out.

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Refrigerator

    Do not disassemble or replace the LED type Lighting. To change the LED Type cAutIoN Lighting contact Samsung service center or your authorized Samsung dealer. If Users randomly exchange the LED lamp by yourself, this may result in an electric shock or personal injury.

  • Page 80: 80_ Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting PRoBLEM SoLutIoN the refrigerator • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? does not work at Try setting it to a lower temperature. all or it does not •...
  • Page 81 PRoBLEM SoLutIoN Display does not • Press the Reset button over one second to reset the memory. With this, the user information is not to be reset. work! Photos not • If the “A SD/MMC card is connected” messages do not appear on the screen, check if the memory type is SD / SDHC / MMC / HS MMC.

  • Page 82: 82_ Troubleshooting

    PRoBLEM SoLutIoN can’t remember • Refer to the wireless AP manual and reset the password. the password for the wireless AP connection. Functions using • Functions using the wireless network (Wi-Fi) such as Epicurious, Calendar, WeatherBug, AP News, Twitter can be used only if the refrigerator is connected to the wireless your wireless network (Wi-Fi).
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  • Page 84: Ambient Room Temperature Limits

    This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. Contact SAMSuNg wORld wIdE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. couNtRY...

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