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Refrigerator

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2 KEy fEaturEs of your nEw rEfrigErator Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • twin Cooling tDM By monitoring the states of the freezer and the fridge compartments on a real...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    safety information safEty inforMation • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. WARNING • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those WARNING described in this manual.
  • Page 4 safety information • In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited WARNING depends on the amount of refrigerant used. •...
  • Page 5 - You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury. • If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately and contact your Samsung electronics service center. • Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction.
  • Page 6 safety information Caution signs for CLEaning • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. • Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole and ice chute. - It may cause personal injury or material damage.
  • Page 7 safety information aDDitionaL tiPs for ProPEr usagE • Allow the appliance to stand for 2hours after installation. • To get best performance of product, - Do not place foods too closely in front of the vents at the rear of the appliance as it can obstruct free air circulation in the freezer compartment.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    RefRIGeRATOR seTTING UP yOUR sIde-by-sIde RefRIGeRATOR OPeRATING The sAMsUNG sIde-by-sIde RefRIGeRATOR TROUbleshOOTING _ contents Getting ready to install the refrigerator Removing the refrigerator doors Reattaching the refrigerator doors Leveling the refrigerator Making minor adjustments to the doors Checking the water dispenser line(Optional) Installing the water dispenser line...
  • Page 9: Getting Ready To Install The Refrigerator

    Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has to offer. Selecting the best location for the refrigerator • Select a location with easy access to the water supply.
  • Page 10: Removing The Refrigerator Doors

    rEMoVing thE rEfrigErator Doors If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors. Removing the Front Leg Cover First, open both the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise.
  • Page 11 setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Removing the freezer door A few things to mention first. • Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges are not bent or broken. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. • Place doors on a protected surface to prevent scratching or damage.
  • Page 12: Removing The Fridge Door

    Removing the Fridge Door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover . Remove hinge screws off the upper hinge . Remove the door from the lower hinge . Remove the lower hinge 1_ setting up and the ground screw by turning counter-clockwise, and take .
  • Page 13: Reattaching The Refrigerator Doors

    setting up your side-by-side refrigerator rEattaChing thE rEfrigErator Doors Once you have safely placed your refrigerator where you plan for it to stay, it is time to put the doors back on. Reattaching the Freezer Door 1. Insert the lower hinge the lower hinge bracket . Replace the freezer door by inserting the hose and then into the hole on the lower hinge...
  • Page 14: Reattaching The Fridge Door

    Reattaching the Fridge Door 1. Insert the lower hinge into the lower hinge bracket . Fit the hole in the corner of the fridge door lower hinge . Insert the upper hinge shaft . Make sure the hinge is level between the upper hinge hole and the hole on the top of the cabinet reattach hinge screws...
  • Page 15 setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Reattaching the Water Supply Line 1. Insert the water line . Then, tighten the screw on the hose clamp Reattaching the Front Leg Cover Before attaching the cover, check water connector for leakage. Replace the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure. into the coupler front Leg Cover screw...
  • Page 16: Leveling The Refrigerator

    LEVELing thE rEfrigErator Now that the doors are back on the refrigerator, you will want to make sure the refrigerator is level so you can then make final adjustments. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even.
  • Page 17: Making Minor Adjustments To The Doors

    setting up your side-by-side refrigerator MaKing Minor aDJustMEnts to thE Doors Remember, a leveling refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When the door of the freezer is lower than the fridge adjustment part In both cases the process to correct the imbalance is the same. Open the doors and adjust them, one at a time, as follows: 1. Unscrew the nut from the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt...
  • Page 18: Connecting To The Water Supply Line

    ChECKing thE watEr DisPEnsEr LinE (oPtionaL) A water dispenser is just one of the helpful features on your new Samsung refrigerator. To help promote better health, the Samsung water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms.
  • Page 19: Installing The Water Dispenser Line

    If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 6.5mm of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection. Before being used, the leakage in these places should be examined CAUTION • Samsung Warranty does not cover WATER LINE INSTALLATION. • It’ll be done at customer’s charge except the retail price includes installation cost.
  • Page 20 . Remove the filter’s protective cap and then position and insert the filter into the filter housing. . Slowly turn the water filter clockwise 90º to align with the indication mark on the cover, locking the filter in position. Make sure that the indicator is lined up with the “lock”...
  • Page 21: Setting Up The Refrigerator

    If you have any further questions, contact your Samsung Electronics service center. 1. Place the refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator.
  • Page 22: Operating The Refrigerator

    oPErating thE rEfrigErator Using the Control Panel frEEZEr friDgE (rsJ1f***) friDgE (rsJ1K/J***) Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the freezer. This can POWeR fReeZe be helpful if you need to quickly freeze items that spoil easily or if the bUTTON temperature in the freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).
  • Page 23: Using The Digital Display

    SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator using thE DigitaL DisPLay “88” segment on Freezer part indicates the current Freezer temperature. “88” segment on Fridge part indicates the current Fridge temperature. “Quick Cool”, “thaw”, “soft freeze” and “0 Zone” indicates the status of the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer...
  • Page 24: Controlling The Temperature

    Filter Indicator When the filter indicator light is on, it is time to change the filter. Typically this happens about every 6 months. After removing the old water filter and installing a new one (see page 36 for instructions on how to do this), reset the indicator status light by pressing the Ice Type button for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 25: Using The Ice And Cold Water Dispenser

    SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator using thE iCE anD CoLD watEr DisPEnsEr Press the Ice Type button to select the type of ice you want Ice is made in cubes. When you select “Crushed”, the icemaker grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice.
  • Page 26: Shelves And Bins

    shELVEs anD Bins Freezer Ice Chute Door Bins Fridge Water Filter (Optional) Lamp Cover Glass Shelf Wine Shelf(Optional) Moving Shelf(Optional) Z Shelf(Optional) CoolSelect Zone Drawer(Optional) Vegetable &Fruit Drawers _ operating Ice Maker Bucket Lamp Cover Glass Shelves Plastic Shelf Drawers Front Leg Cover Delicatessen Box (Optional)
  • Page 27: Storing Food

    Storing Food in the Freezer The Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum spacesaving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher, longer. Remember, in order to prevent odor penetration to the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible.
  • Page 28: Storing Food In The Freezer

    Storing Food in the Freezer ICe ChUTe WARNING shelVes dOOR bINs dRAWeRs Storing Food in the Fridge shelVes WINe shelf (OPTIONAl) MOVING shelf (OPTIONAl) Z-shelf (OPTIONAl) eGG TRAy COOlseleCT ZONe dRAWeR (OPTIONAl) fRUIT & VeGeTAble dRAWeR delICATesseN(OPTIONAl) dOOR bINs Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not tip and fall out when the refrigerator door is opened.
  • Page 29: Using The Coolselect Zone™ Drawer (Optional

    SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator using thE CooLsELECt ZonE™ DrawEr (oPtionaL) The CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer is designed to make your busy life just a little bit easier. Quick Cool Button You can use the “Quick Cool” operation with the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer to quickly cool 1~3 canned beverages in about an hour.
  • Page 30 Select Button 1. When “soft freeze” is selected on the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer, the temperature on the drawer digital panel displays 23°F(-5°C), regardless of the overall temperature setting of the refrigerator. This feature helps keep meat and fish fresh for longer. . When “0 Zone”...
  • Page 31: Removing The Freezer Accessories

    SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator rEMoVing thE frEEZEr aCCEssoriEs Cleaning and rearranging the interior of the freezer is a snap. 1. Remove the Glass shelf by pulling the shelf out as far as it will go. Then, gently lift it up and remove it.
  • Page 32: Removing The Fridge Accessories

    rEMoVing thE friDgE aCCEssoriEs 1. Remove the spill Proof Glass shelf by pulling the shelf out as far as it will go. Then, gently lift it up and gently remove it. . Remove the Vegetable & fruit drawer by pressing on the indentations found on the inside left and right sides of the Veggie Box/Dry Box cover and remove by pulling forward.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Refrigerator

    SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CLEaning thE rEfrigErator Caring for your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free. Cleaning the Interior Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
  • Page 34 Cleaning the Twin Deodorizer To clean the twin deodorizer, remove the cover with a flat blade screwdriver. Remove the deodorizer cartridge from the cover and soak it in clean, warm water for at least 4 hours. Then, allow the cartridge to dry completely before replacing it in the holder. This can take up to 8 hours in a well-ventilated area.
  • Page 35: Changing The Interior Lights

    SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator Changing thE intErior Lights Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator. - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. WARNING If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact your service center.
  • Page 36: Changing The Water Filter

    Changing the Interior Lights in the Freezer The freezer light is located in the bottom of the auger motor case. 1. Lift the lamp cover up and pull out with 2 hands in the direction of arrows. . Replace the bulb with a new one. . Reattach the light cover.
  • Page 37: Using The Doors

    This is due to air getting into the line. It should pose no problem to operation. Ordering replacement filters To order more water filter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer. using thE Doors The refrigerator doors are equipped with a door opening and closing feature that ensures that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting PRObleM sOlUTION the refrigerator does not • Check that the power plug is properly connected. work at all or it does not • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct chill sufficiently. temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature. • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a heat source? • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating?
  • Page 39 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) English (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste dis- posal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 40 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Code No. DA68-01651A REV(0.4)

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