Refrigerator
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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 described in this manual.
WARNING
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED
Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
WARNING
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
CAUTION
OTHER SYMBOLS USED
Represents something you must NOT do.
Represents something you must NOT disassemble.
Represents something you must NOT touch.
Represents something you must follow.
Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.
Represents a ground is needed to prevent electric shock.
It is recommended that this symbol be handled by service man.
these warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
after reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual
before it is used.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
• We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
• R600a or R134a can be used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on the rear of
the appliance and the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for the
refrigerator.
• In case of R600a refrigerant, this gas is natural gas with high environmental
compatibility that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and installing the
appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is
detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in
which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
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• 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 depends on the amount of
refrigerant used.
WARNING
• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
• The room must be 1m3 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
• The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside
the appliance.
• Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
sEVErE warning signs
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters or
other appliance.
WARNING
• Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its own individual electrical which has a voltage rating that matched the
rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.
- This constitutes a fire hazard.
• Have the power cord repaired or replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent if
power cord has become frayed or damaged.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service
agent.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
• Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
• Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least ten minutes
before plugging it back.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
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• The refrigerator must be grounded.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks
caused by current leakage from the refrigerator.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightening rods as ground.
- Improper use of the ground plug can result in electric shock.
• Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
- 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.
• Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not place or use electrical appliance inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Before changing the interior light, unplug the appliance from the power supply.
• If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact your service center.
• The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not let children hang on the door. If not, a serious injury may occur.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, pull out the power plug.
- Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.
• Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury and/or material
damage.
Caution signs
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.
• Manufacturer’s recommended storage times should be adhered to.
Refer to relevant instructions
CAUTION
• Bottle should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment
• Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage.
• Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.
- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.
• Do not spray inflammable gas near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion or fire.
• Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator.
- The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products may cause
explosions.
• If you have a long vacation planned, you must empty the refrigerator and turn it off.
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
• Do not store pharmaceuticals products, scientific materials or temperature-sensitive products in
the refrigerator.
- 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.
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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.
• Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug, remove any foreign material or dust
from the power plug pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five minutes
before plugging it back.
warning signs for DisPosaL
• When disposing of this or other refrigerator/s, remove the door/door seals, door latch so that
small children or animals cannot become trapped inside.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• R600a or R134a 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.
When this product contains flammable gas(Refrigerant R600a) contact your local authority in
regard to safe disposal of this product.
• Cyclopentane is used as a insulation blowing gas. The gases in insulation material require
special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally
safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliances are
damaged prior to disposal. The pipes shall be broke in the open space.
In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your Electricity Company and ask how long it
is going to last.
CAUTION
Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator
temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
But should the power failure last more than 24hours, remove all frozen food.
For doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in
the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside.
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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.
- Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight containers before put it into the fridge freezer
- Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing near to already frozen food.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment
• Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods.
• There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be away for less
than three weeks. But, remove all the food if you are going away for the three weeks or more.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, rinse and dry.
• Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator
temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
But should the power failure last more than 24hours, remove all frozen food.
• If the key is provided with refrigerator, the keys should be kept out of the reach of children and
not in the vicinity of the appliance.
• The appliance might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature
becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of
time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is
designed.
• Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, such as bananas, melons.
• Place the ice tray at the originally provided posistion by manufacturer in order to achieve optimal
ice-freezing.
• Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance, as
this will be carried out automatically.
• Temperature rising during the defrost can comply with ISO requirement. But If you want to
prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the appliance, please
wrap the frozen food in several layers of paper such as newspaper.
• Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can shorten its storage life.
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contents
9
Getting ready to install the refrigerator
sEtting uP your siDE-By-siDE
10 Removing the refrigerator doors
13 Reattaching the refrigerator doors
16 Leveling the refrigerator
rEfrigErator
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17 Making minor adjustments to the doors
18 Checking the water dispenser line(optional)
19 Installing the water dispenser line
sEtting uP your siDE-By-siDE
rEfrigE1rat7or
23 Setting up the refrigerator
24 Operating the refrigerator
25 Using the digital display
26 Controlling the temperature
27 Using the ice and cold water dispenser
28 Shelves and bins
oPErating tHE saMsung
siDE-By-siDE rEfrigE2rat3or
29 Storing food
31 Using the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer (Optional)
33 Removing the freezer accessories
34 Removing the refrigerator accessories
35 Cleaning the refrigerator
37 Changing the interior lights
38 Changing the water filter
39 Using the doors
trouBLEsHooting
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setting up your side-by-side
refrigerator
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.
• Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight.
• Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring.
• Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open easily.
• Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.
- Overall space required in use. Refer to drawing and dimension as below.
25mm
at least 50mm
at least 50mm
25mm
• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your energy bills lower.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 50°F (10°C).
• Make sure you disconnect the water supply line BEFORE removing the freezer door.
See the next section on “Separating the Water Line” to avoid damage.
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rEMoVing tHE rEfrigErator Doors
If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors.
1. 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.
Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator
1
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1. Remove the water line by pressing the coupler
and pulling the water line
away.
1
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Do not cut the water line. Gently separate it from the coupler.
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setting up your side-by-side
refrigerator
2. 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.
1
1. With the Freezer door closed, remove the upper hinge cover
using a screwdriver, and then
ꢀ
disconnect the wires by gently pulling them apart
.
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1
ꢁ
ꢂ
2. Remove hinge screws
the upper hinge
and the ground screw
by turning counter-clockwise, and take off
ꢃ
. Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it
ꢂ
ꢁ
ꢃ
ꢄ
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3. Next, remove the door from the lower hinge
by carefully lifting the door straight up
.
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ꢄ
Be careful not to pinch
the water tubing and
wire harness on the
door.
ꢆ
4. Remove the lower hinge
using a hex wrench.
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Removing the Fridge Door
1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover
1
using a screwdriver.
1
ꢀ
ꢁ
2. Remove hinge screws
and the ground screw
by turning counter-clockwise, and take off
ꢂ
the upper hinge
. Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it
ꢀ
ꢁ
ꢂ
ꢃ
ꢄ
3. Remove the door from the lower hinge
by lifting the door straight up
.
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ꢆ
4. Remove the lower hinge
from the bracket
by gently lifting the lower hinge upwards.
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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
1. Replace the freezer door by inserting the water line
back into the
1
ꢀ
ꢀ
lower corner of the door and then into the hole on the lower hinge
Gently pull the water line back down so that it runs straight, with no kinks
or bends.
.
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ꢆ
2. Insert the upper hinge shaft
into the hole on the corner of the
ꢅ
ꢂ
freezer door
. Make sure the hinge is level between the upper
and the hole of the cabinet
and ground screw
ꢃ
ꢄ
hinge hole
hinge screws
direction.
and reattach the
ꢆ
ꢅ
by turning in a clockwise
ꢃ
ꢁ
ꢂ
ꢄ
3. Reconnect the wires.
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10
and
4. Place the front part of the upper hinge cover
reattach with the screw.
on the front of the upper hinge
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ꢇ
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Reattaching the Fridge Door
1
ꢀ
1. Insert the lower hinge
back into the lower hinge bracket
.
1
ꢀ
ꢁ
ꢂ
ꢁ
2. Fit the hole in the corner of the fridge door
over the lower hinge
.
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ꢃ
3. Insert the upper hinge shaft
into the hole on the hinge
ꢄ
. Make sure the hinge is level between the upper hinge
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ꢆ
hole
and the hole on the top of the cabinet
. Then,
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reattach hinge screws
and the ground screw
by
turning it in a clock wise direction.
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1ꢀ
and
4. Place the front part of the upper hinge cover
reattach it with the screw.
on the front of the upper hinge
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refrigerator
Reattaching the Water Supply Line
1
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1. Insert the water line
into the coupler
.
ꢀ
1
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.
front Leg Cover
screw
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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.
The front of the refrigerator is also adjustable.
When the Freezer door is lower than the fridge
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a notch on the Leg, turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to
level the freezer.turning the three screws counter-clockwise.
Leg
screw Driver
When the Freezer door is higher than the fridge
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a notch on the Leg, turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to
level the fridge.
Leg
screw Driver
Refer to the next section for the best way to make very minor adjustments to the doors.
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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 higher than the
fridge
adjustment part
In the case of the process to correct the imbalance is the same. Open the doors and adjust them, one
at a time, as follows:
1
ꢀ
1. Unscrew the nut
from the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt
.
Wrench
ꢁ
1
ꢀ
Bolt
Nut
1
ꢁ
When you release the nut
the bolt
, make sure that you use the Allen wrench provided
to loosen
ꢀ
1
in a counter-clockwise direction. You should then be able to unscrew the nut
with
your fingers.
ꢀ
ꢀ. Adjust the height difference between the doors by turning the bolt
clockwise
clockwise
or counter
.
Wrench
Bolt
ꢁ
ꢀ
When you turn clockwise
, the door will move up.
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