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  • Page 1 RF28HFED** Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Free Standing Appliance...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………………………………………… 36 Safety information SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION Before using your new Samsung French Door Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to minor personal injury or property damage. ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently.
  • Page 3: State Of California Proposition 65 Warning

    - This may result in an electric shock or fire. WARNING • Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. STATE OF CALIFORNIA Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out PROPOSITION 65 WARNING from the outlet. - Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, (US ONLY) fire, and/or electric shock.
  • Page 4: Installation Cautions

    • The refrigerator must be safely WARNING grounded. - Always make sure that you have grounded the CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. • Do not insert the power plug into a wall Power leakages can cause severe electric socket with wet hands.
  • Page 5 • Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. • If you experience difficulty changing a non-LED • Do not spray volatile material such as light, contact a Samsung service center. insecticide onto the surface of the appliance. • If the product is equipped with LED Lamps, do...
  • Page 6: Usage Cautions

    - There is a risk of electric shock or fire. 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 7: Cleaning Cautions

    CAUTION WARNING CLEANING CAUTIONS CRITICAL DISPOSAL WARNINGS • DANGER : Risk of child entrapment. • Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator. Before you throw away your old - There is a risk of fire or electric shock. refrigerator or freezer: • Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the - Take off the doors and door latch.
  • Page 8: Additional Tips For Proper Usage

    ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR Saving Energy Tips PROPER USAGE - Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation. • In the event of a power failure, call the local Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight office of your Electricity Company and ask how and never put it near a direct source of heat (a long it is going to last.
  • Page 9: Setting Up Your French Door Refrigerator

    Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers. Selecting the best location for the...
  • Page 10: Removing The Refrigerator Doors

    REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR CAUTION DOORS When moving your refrigerator For some installations, you need to remove the To prevent floor damage, be sure the front fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the adjusting legs are in the up position (above the refrigerator to its final location.
  • Page 11 Required Tools (Not provided) 3. Pull and remove the hinge lever ( 5 ). Remove the ground screw ( 6 ) attached to the You need the following tools to complete the upper left door hinges with a philips screwdriver installation of your refrigerator: (+).
  • Page 12: Reattaching The Refrigerator Doors

    REATTACHING THE DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER REFRIGERATOR DOORS DRAWER To reattach the fridge doors after you have moved 1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up. the fridge to its final location, assemble the parts in reverse order. 1. The Water Line must be fully inserted into the center of the transparent coupler (Type A) or the Guide Lines (Type B) to prevent water leakage from the dispenser.
  • Page 13 5. Holding the top of the Freezer Drawer, pull it CAUTION out all the way, and then remove it from the rail system. Putting too much food into the freezer drawers can prevent the freezer from closing completely and can cause frost build-up. CAUTION Be careful not to scratch or dent the sliding rail by letting it strike the floor.
  • Page 14: Leveling The Refrigerator

    LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary for Use a level to test if the refrigerator is level both getting the doors perfectly even. side to side and back to front.
  • Page 15: Installing The Water Dispenser Line

    INSTALLING THE WATER Connecting to the water supply line DISPENSER LINE 1. First, shut off the main water supply. A water dispenser with a filter is one of the helpful features on your new refrigerator. To help promote better health, the water filter removes unwanted particles from your water.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Water Supply Line To The Refrigerator

    Connecting the water supply line to the CAUTION refrigerator Do not use without the molded end (Bulb) of the There are several items that you need to purchase plastic tubing ( B ). to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local 2.
  • Page 17: Completing The Set Up

    COMPLETING THE SET UP Now that you have your new refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. 1.
  • Page 18: Operating Your French Door Refrigerator

    Operating your French Door Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL ( 1 ) The Freezer button serves two purposes: Freezer - To set the Freezer to your desired RF28HFEDB* / RF28HFPDB* / Power temperature. Freeze - To turn the Power Freeze function on (3sec) and off.
  • Page 19 ( 2 ) The Alarm button serves two purposes: ( 4 ) The Fridge button serves two purposes: Alarm - To turn the door open alarm on and off Fridge / - To set the Fridge to your desired / Filter - To reset the water filter life indicator.
  • Page 20 ( 6 ), ( 11 ) If you don’t want to make more ice, touch ( 9 ) the Ice Maker Off button. Ice Maker Ice Type The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker Touch this button to select your desired stops making ice.
  • Page 21: Changing The Water Filter

    This is normal. Be sure the replacement water filter has To minimize the water leaks, keep the filter the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the cartridge horizontal when you pull it. water filter.
  • Page 22 Removing any residual matter inside the Reverse Osmosis Water Supply water supply line after installing the water IMPORTANT: filter. The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet 1. Turn ON the the water supply if you turned it off valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35 when you installed the water filter.
  • Page 23: Controlling The Freezer Temperature

    CONTROLLING THE Keep in mind that foods such as ice cream may/ melt at 4 °F (or -15.5 °C). TEMPERATURE The temperature display will move sequentially from -8 °F to 5 °F (or from -23 °C to -15 °C). Basic temperature of Freezer and fridge compartments Controlling the fridge temperature The basic and recommended temperatures of the Freezer and Fridge compartments are 0 °F and...
  • Page 24: Using The Ice Dispenser

    • If you have selected cubed ice, when you press If the blinking continues for a long period of the lever, the dispenser may dispense a small time, please contact a Samsung Electronics amount of crushed ice first. Service Center.
  • Page 25: Ice Making

    Ice Making If you use all the ice at once, you must repeat Steps 2 and 3 under Ice Making. To fill the ice bucket to maximum capacity after However, only wait 8 hours before installation, follow these steps: dispensing the first 4 to 6 ice cubes. This will replenish the ice cubes and 1.
  • Page 26 Going on vacation... Water clouding phenomenon All water provided to the refrigerator flows If you are going on a long vacation or business trip through the core filter which is an alkaline and won’t use the water or ice dispensers for a water filter.
  • Page 27: Parts And Features

    If you close one door with too much force, the other door may open. When the door opens, the interlock switch automatically turns off the auger motor in the ice maker for safety reasons. When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact Samsung Customer Support. English - 27...
  • Page 28 USING THE COOL SELECT The Pantry Selection Button PANTRY™ 1. When you select “Deli”, the temperature of the pantry will be kept around 41 °F (or 5 °C). The Cool Select Pantry™ is a full-width drawer This feature helps keep food fresh for a long with adjustable temperature control.
  • Page 29: Removing The Refrigerator Accessories

    REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR 2. Tempered Glass shelves - To remove : Tilt up the front of the shelf in the ACCESSORIES direction shown ( 1 ) and lift it up vertically ( 2 ). Pull the shelf out. 1. Door Bins - To relocate : Tilt the front of the shelf up and • Door Bins ( 1 ) guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired - To remove : Simply lift the bin up and pull...
  • Page 30: Using The Doors

    3. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers 4. Cool Select Pantry PLUS - To remove the pantry : Pull the pantry out to full extension. Tilt up the front side of the pantry and pull straight out. - To relocate the pantry : Push the rails to the back of the refrigerator.
  • Page 31: Removing The Freezer Accessories

    REMOVING THE FREEZER 4. Freezer Drawer - To remove the freezer drawer : Pull the ACCESSORIES freezer drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it out to remove. 1. Freezer Room Guard - To relocate the freezer drawer : Place the bin - To remove : Remove the freezer room guard into the rail assembly.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Refrigerator

    CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR CAUTION Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox for prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep cleaning. the refrigerator free of odor and germs. They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire.
  • Page 33 Cleaning the Rubber door seals If the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may not close properly, and the refrigerator will not operate efficiently. Keep the door seals free of dust or stains by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth.
  • Page 34: Food Storage Tips

    FOOD STORAGE TIPS Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly. Check date code. Most milk and similar products are sold in date-coded cartons that indicate a Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended products’s peak freshness.
  • Page 35 Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips Shellfish Shrimp (uncooked) 1-2 Days 12 Months To freeze, package in vapor-proof and moisture- Crab 3-5 Days 10 Months proof container. Cooked Fish or Shellfish 2-3 Days 3 Months MEAT Fresh, Uncooked Chops 2-4 Days 6-12 Months Ground 1 Day...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The refrigerator • Check if the power plug is properly connected. • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fridge does not work at inner temperature. If it is, set the freezer or fridge to a colder temperature. all or it does not • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? chill sufficiently.
  • Page 37 PROBLEM SOLUTION Frost forms on • Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely. the walls of the • Allow sufficient space between the stored foods for efficient air circulation. freezer. • Is the freezer drawer closed properly? If the freezer drawer is not completely closed or is blocked, humidity from outside may enter and cause severe frost to form.
  • Page 38: Warranty (Usa)

    Samsung or Samsung authorized service center. Samsung will repair or replace any part found to be defective, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of Samsung and must be returned to Samsung.
  • Page 39: If Your Refrigerator Needs Service

    If your refrigerator needs service Do not hesitate to call any Samsung Authorized Service Center nearby giving them your name, address and telephone number when your product is not functioning properly. Warranty Information (CANADA) Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (hereafter referred to as SECA) against...
  • Page 40: Contact Samsung World Wide

    How-to Videos and Live Shows * Requires reader to be installed on your smartphone 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 Subsidiaries office address Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
  • Page 41 Comment communiquer avec Samsung dans le monde Si vous avez des commentaires ou des questions concernant les produits Samsung, veuillez communiquer avec le centre de service à la clientèle Samsung. PAYS APPELEZ LE OU RENDEZ-VOUS SUR LE SITE ÉCRIVEZ À...

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