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  • Page 1 Refrigerator User manual Free Standing Appliance Untitled-2 1 2020-06-15 AM 11:35:47...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols and precautions: Important safety precautions Severe warning signs for transportation and site Critical installation warnings Installation cautions Critical usage warnings Usage cautions Cleaning cautions Critical disposal warnings Additional tips for proper usage Instructions about the WEEE Installation...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety information Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently. What you need to know about the safety instructions •...
  • Page 4 Safety information • Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. When refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked flames and move anything flammable away from the product and ventilate the room immediately. - Failing to do so may result in fire or explosion. •...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Symbols And Precautions

    Important safety symbols and precautions: Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage, and/or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions

    Safety information Important safety precautions Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials WARNING • When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. • Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. •...
  • Page 7 • If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself. - Contact a Samsung service center. - Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.
  • Page 8 Safety information • To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please leave all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position. How to minimize the energy consumption • Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation. •...

  • Page 9: Severe Warning Signs For Transportation And Site

    This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments; - catering and similar non-retail applications.

  • Page 10: Critical Installation Warnings

    Safety information Critical installation warnings WARNING • Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact with water. - Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire. • Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves, room heaters, or other appliances.
  • Page 11 - Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire. • If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - Otherwise there is a risk of fire. English 11...
  • Page 12 Safety information • Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

  • Page 13: Installation Cautions

    Installation cautions CAUTION • Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface. - If your refrigerator is not level, cooling efficiency and durability can be declined. • Allow the appliance to stand for 2-3 hours before loading foods after installation and turning on.
  • Page 14 • If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. • If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
  • Page 15 • Do not let children step on a drawer. - The drawer may break and cause them to slip. • Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the refrigerator is unattended and do not let children enter inside the refrigerator.
  • Page 16 Safety information • Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not put a container filled with water on the appliance.
  • Page 17 - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. • If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - Failing to do so may result in an electric or fire hazards.

  • Page 18: Usage Cautions

    Safety information Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not refreeze thawed food. - Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster than fresh. - The second thaw will break down even more cells, leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the product. •...
  • Page 19 - Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications. • Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.

  • Page 20: Cleaning Cautions

    Safety information • Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral water, or purified water). - Do not fill the tank with tea or a sports drink. This may damage the refrigerator. • Be careful that your fingers are not caught in. •...
  • Page 21 • Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug blades. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug. - Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or electric shock. •...

  • Page 22: Critical Disposal Warnings

    Safety information Critical disposal warnings WARNING • Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally friendly manner. • Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal. • R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for your refrigerator.

  • Page 23: Additional Tips For Proper Usage

    Additional tips for proper usage • In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electric company and ask how long the failure is going to last. - Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.

  • Page 24: Instructions About The Weee

    This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specific regulatory obligations e.g. REACH, WEEE, Batteries, visit our sustainability page available via Samsung.com...

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and to prevent accidents before using it. WARNING • Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. • Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technician. •...
  • Page 26 • When a door is opened, the interlock switch automatically disables the auger motor of the ice maker for safety reasons. • If the internal or external LED lamp is out of order, contact a local Samsung service center. • If the door is left open for too long, the top internal LED will blink. This is normal.

  • Page 27: Step-By-Step Installation

    Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Select a site Select a site that: • Has a solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation • Is away from direct sunlight • Has adequate room for opening and closing the door •...
  • Page 28 Installation Clearance See the following figures and tables for space requirements for installation. Model RF23* Depth “A” 726 mm Width “B” 908 mm Height “C” 1749 mm Overall Height “D” 1777 mm Depth “E” 788 mm Model RF23* more than 50 mm recommended 125°...
  • Page 29 STEP 2 Flooring If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, see STEP 3 Door removal for entrance. NOTE To prevent floor damage, make sure the front leveling legs are in the upright position. • The surface you install the refrigerator on must support a fully loaded refrigerator.
  • Page 30 Installation STEP 3 Door removal for entrance If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance to your home or kitchen due to its size, follow these instructions to remove and then re-install the refrigerator's doors. If you do not need to remove the doors, go to page 37 to continue the installation procedure. WARNING Unplug the power cord of the refrigerator before removing the doors.
  • Page 31 Detach the fridge doors Left door 1. With the doors closed, use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws (x3) in the top cover. 2. Disconnect the wires and the water tube from the left-side door. Do the following sequentially: •...
  • Page 32 Installation 4. Pull the clamp to remove it. NOTE Be careful not to drop the clamp on the floor. 5. Open the door 90 degrees. While holding the door, pull up and remove the top hinge. Be careful not to damage the connector wires when you remove the hinge.
  • Page 33 Right door 1. Disconnect the wire connectors (x2) on the right door. The position of the connectors differs with the model. CAUTION • Do not remove both doors simultaneously. Make sure to remove one door at a time. Otherwise, one of the doors may fall and cause physical injury.
  • Page 34 Installation 4. Open the door 90 degrees. While holding the door, pull up and remove the top hinge. Be careful not to damage the connector wires when you remove the hinge. NOTE Be careful not to drop the hinge on the floor.
  • Page 35 To reattach the fridge door After you have moved the refrigerator to its final location, reattach the doors by following the removal instructions in reverse order. CAUTION To prevent water leaks from the dispenser, the water line must be fully connected. Make sure both tubes of the water line are inserted fully to the center of transparent coupler (A) or the guidelines (B).
  • Page 36 Installation 3. Press down the hooks to unlock the rail assembly. 4. While holding the upper area of the freezer drawer front, slide the drawer out all the way to remove the freezer drawer from the rail assembly. CAUTION • Be careful not to scratch or dent the rail assembly.
  • Page 37 STEP 4 Leveling the refrigerator CAUTION • When installed, the refrigerator must be leveled on a flat, solid floor. Not leveling the refrigerator can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury. • Leveling must be performed with the refrigerator empty. Make sure no food items are inside the refrigerator.
  • Page 38 Installation STEP 5 Adjust the door height and the door gap Snap rings The height of a door can be adjusted using the provided snap rings, which come in 4 different sizes (1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, and 2.5 mm). To adjust the height of a door 1.
  • Page 39 STEP 6 Attach the handles CAUTION The refrigerator handles must be oriented in the correct direction. • The fridge handles must be attached so that the holes on each face each other. • The freezer handle must be attached so that its hole faces downwards.
  • Page 40 Installation 4. Insert the supplied wrench into the handle hole, and then turn it clockwise to tighten. 5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the second refrigerator door handle. 6. To attach the freezer handle to the refrigerator, first place the left side of the freezer handle onto the left handle screw, and then push it to the left.
  • Page 41 • Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
  • Page 42 To repair the water line CAUTION The waterline must be repaired by a qualified professional. If you encounter a water leak, contact a local Samsung service centre or the installer of the waterline. English Untitled-2 42 2020-06-15 AM 11:35:57...
  • Page 43 STEP 8 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on. 2. Open the door, and check if the interior light lights up. 3.

  • Page 44: Operations

    Operations Main panel 01 Fridge / °F  °C 02 Power Cool 03 Freezer / Power Freeze 04 Ice Maker / Filter Reset 05 Water/Ice / Dispenser Lock 06 Door Alarm / Control Lock English Untitled-2 44 2020-06-15 AM 11:35:57...
  • Page 45 • If a communication error occurs between the temperature display and the main controller, this blinking continues for an extended time. Contact a local Samsung service center for technical assistance.
  • Page 46 Operations 02 Power Cool Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed. This is useful to quickly cool food that spoils quickly, or after the door is left open for some time. The fridge keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns to the previous temperature. Press and hold Power Cool for 3 seconds.
  • Page 47 04 Ice Maker / Filter Reset (3 sec) Press Ice Maker to turn the ice maker on or off. The ice maker has 2 indicators ( to indicate its operating status. • When the ice maker operates, the corresponding indicator ) turns on.
  • Page 48 Operations 05 Water/Ice / Dispenser Lock (3 sec) You can dispense chilled water, cubed ice, or crushed ice. To Water/Ice dispense, press Water/Ice. The corresponding indicator turns on. To prevent use of the dispenser panel buttons and the dispenser lever, press and hold Water/Ice for more than 3 seconds. If you press and hold the button again for more than 3 seconds, the dispenser lock will be deactivated.
  • Page 49 06 Door Alarm / Control Lock (3 sec) If the door is left open for more than 2 minutes, an alarm will sound and the alarm indicator will blink. You can toggle the alarm on and off by pressing Door Alarm. The alarm is enabled by factory default.

  • Page 50: Dispenser Panel

    Operations Dispenser panel 01 Water / Lock 02 Cubed Ice 03 Crushed Ice 01 Water / Lock (3 sec) To dispense chilled water, press Water. The corresponding Water indicator turns on. To prevent the use of the dispenser panel buttons and the dispenser lever, press and hold Water for more than 3 seconds.

  • Page 51: Special Features

    Special features Water/Ice dispenser Using the dispenser, you can dispense water with or without ice. The water dispenser offers 3 options: chilled water, cubed ice, and crushed ice. To dispense chilled water, press Water on the dispenser panel. Put a water glass under the dispenser, and then push the dispenser lever.
  • Page 52 CAUTION • If the ice making chime rings repeatedly, contact your waterline installer or a local Samsung service center. • Do not press Test repeatedly after the ice tray is filled with ice or water. Water may overflow or ice may jam.
  • Page 53 • When reinserting the ice maker tray, make sure that the tray is properly centered at the entrance. Otherwise, the tray can get stuck. If You Turn the Ice Maker Off If you press and hold Ice Maker for more than 3 seconds to turn the ice maker off, make sure to remove all ice cubes from the ice bucket.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Maintenance Handling and care Ice bucket (applicable models only) If you do not dispense ice for an extended period, ice may form clumps inside the bucket. If this happens, remove and empty the ice bucket. 1. To remove the ice bucket, gently lift it up, and then pull it out slowly while holding the bottom of the bucket with one hand and the side with the other...
  • Page 55 • Use only the provided ice bucket. Third-party ice buckets may cause a system failure. NOTE • The water pressure required for ice making is between 206 to 827 kPa. • Noise from the ice maker as it produces ice during the ice making process is normal. •...
  • Page 56 Maintenance Slide in shelf You may slide-in the front half of the slide- in shelf to store more tall items. Gently pull the front half of the shelf in order to use it as a whole shelf again. Foldable shelf The foldable shelf gives you more room in the fridge for tall items.
  • Page 57 Door bins • To remove the door bin, hold the front sides of the bin, and then gently lift up to remove. • To reinsert, insert the door bin slightly above its final location making sure that the back of the bin is against the door. Hold the rear of the door bin with both hands, and then press down so that it fits snugly.
  • Page 58 Maintenance Fridge drawers Vegetable / fruit drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. • We recommend that you remove the door bins before removing the drawer. This is to prevent damage to the door bins. •...
  • Page 59 Freezer baskets Lower ice bucket (applicable models only) 1. Fully open the freezer drawer. 2. Lift the lower ice bucket to remove. Upper basket • To remove, fully slide open the freezer drawer. Lift up the front of the upper basket and pull to remove.
  • Page 60 Maintenance Lower basket • To remove, first remove the upper basket. Then, tilt up the front of the lower basket to pull out. • To reinsert, put the basket onto the rail assembly rear side first. CAUTION • Do not twist the basket when removing or reinserting the basket. The basket can be scratched.
  • Page 61 Freezer basket divider (Type B, applicable models only) 1. Remove the lower basket. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two screws affixing the rear fixer at the rear side of the basket. 3. Pull the rear fixer and the divider upward to remove.

  • Page 62: Cleaning

    Maintenance Cleaning Interior and exterior WARNING • Do not use benzene, thinner, home/car detergent, or Clorox™ to clean the refrigerator. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire. • Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock. Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points.

  • Page 63: Replacement

    • Do not use third-party water filters. Use only Samsung-provided or -approved filters. • Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock. Samsung is not responsible for any damage that may occur from use of third-party water filters.
  • Page 64 Remove the water filter. For more information or servicing, contact a licensed plumbing professional. Ordering a new filter To purchase a new water filter, contact a local Samsung service center or visit www. samsungparts.com on the web. English...
  • Page 65 LED Lamps To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service center. WARNING • The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This can cause electric shock. English 65 Untitled-2 65 2020-06-15 AM 11:36:04...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users. General Temperature Symptom Possible causes Solution • Power cord is not plugged • Properly plug in the power in properly.
  • Page 67 Symptom Possible causes Solution • To prevent condensation from forming, the refrigerator has heat-proof piping in the front corners. If the ambient temperature rises, this equipment may • Refrigerator has heat-proof not work effectively. This is Interior wall is hot. piping in the interior wall.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Condensation Symptom Possible causes Solution • Remove the moisture and • If door is left open, moisture do not leave a door open enters the refrigerator. for extended periods of Condensation forms time. on the interior walls. • Food with high moisture •...
  • Page 69 Water does not • Dispenser panel Lock is • Deactivate dispenser panel dispense. activated. Lock. • Use only Samsung-provided or approved filters. • A third-party water filter • Unapproved filters may was installed. leak and damage the refrigerator.

  • Page 70: Do You Hear Abnormal Sounds From The Refrigerator

    Troubleshooting Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls related to normal sounds will be charged to the user. These sounds are normal. • When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a car engine igniting.
  • Page 71 • As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes, causing bubbling sounds. Bubbling! • As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and expand, creating knocking noises. These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or when electronic parts are working.
  • Page 72 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Contact Center Web Site 0333 000 0333 www.samsung.com/uk/support IRELAND (EIRE) 0818 717100 www.samsung.com/ie/support DA68-03832P-00 Untitled-2 72 2020-06-15 AM 11:36:06...

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