Dacor DRF365300AP User Manual

Built-In Refrigerator

DRF365*****

User Manual

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Contents

Contents

Important Information 5

Before You Begin 5

Safety Information 6

Important safety symbols and precautions: 7
State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only) 7
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 7
Critical installation warnings 8
Installation cautions 10
Critical usage warnings 11
Usage cautions 14
Cleaning cautions 15
Critical disposal warnings 16
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as 16

What’s included 17

Inside Parts, Storage, and Shelving 17

Operations 19

Control panel 19
SmartThings 24
SMART GRID Function (Demand Response) 27
Special features 31
Handle and care 34
Replacement 36

Care and Maintenance 38

Cleaning 38

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Troubleshooting 39

General 39
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 42
SmartThings 44
Smart Grid 45

Warranty and Service 47

Customer Service 47
Warranty 47

Open Source Announcement 51

Regulatory Notice 52

FCC Notice 52
IC Notice 53

Contents

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To Our Valued Customer:

Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor® products! Our unique
combination of features, style and performance make a great addition to your home.

In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions and full potential of your new
Dacor Appliance, read this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with the Important
Safety Instructions section.

All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working
within the framework of our company value. Should you ever experience a problem with
your product, please rst check the Troubleshooting section of this manual for guidance. It
provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.

Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so
please feel free to contact our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your
product support needs.

Dacor Customer Service Team
14425 Clark Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 5:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacic Time

Website: www.Dacor.com

Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for
families, and we are dedicated to serving yours. We are condent that your new Dacor
product will deliver a high level of performance and enjoyment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

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Important Information

Before You Begin

Installer

• Leave these Use and Care instructions
with the appliance.

Important Information

Consumer

• Please read this Use and Care
Manual completely before using
your refrigerator. Save it for future
reference.

Retain your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is required for
warranty service.

Have the complete model and serial number identication for your appliance ready.

These numbers are found on the label located inside of the refrigerator wall. Record these
numbers below for easy access.

Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase

Since we continually improve the quality and performance of our products, we may make
changes to the appliance without updating this manual. Visit www.dacor.com to download
the latest version of this manual.

Dacor Customer Service
Phone: [phone] (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday — Friday 5:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacic

Time

Website: www.dacor.com

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Safety Information

• Before using your new Dacor 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 efciently.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

• Because the following instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your
refrigerator may differ slightly from the refrigerator described in this manual.

• It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to service this

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appliance.

• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. When
refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked ames and move anything ammable
away from the product and ventilate the room immediately.

- Failing to do so may result in re or explosion.

WARNING

• R-600a is used as a refrigerant. This product contains ammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.

• In order to avoid the creation of a ammable 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. The room must be 35.3 ft³ in size for
every 8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.

• The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near
any electric appliance or heat source, e.g. stove, oven or hob, radiator, etc.

• If you use two products side by side, for safety reason, be sure to use products
certied in explosive gas atmospheres.

• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your
dealer.

Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials

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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.

NOTE

Useful information that helps users understand or benet from the refrigerator.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only)

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Severe warning signs for transportation and site

WARNING

• When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak

is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential sources of ignition and air the room
in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

- This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R-600a), a natural

gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also ammable. When
transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

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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 re.

• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves,
room heaters, or other appliances.

• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power strip. The refrigerator

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should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate.

- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of house wiring

circuits, which could overheat the wires and cause a re hazard.

• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.

- There is a risk of electric shock or re.

• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either end.

• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.

• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.

• Do not twist or tie the power cord.

• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power
cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space
behind the appliance.

• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
rmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, re, and/or electric shock.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in
this appliance.

• Do not install this appliance near a heater or ammable material.

• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.

- This may result in an electric shock or re.

• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in accordance with the
instructions in this manual before you use it.

• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord hanging down.

- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get cut off and cause a re

or electric shock.

• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged by the back of the
refrigerator.

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• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.

- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing materials on his
or her head.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re due to electric leakage.

• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed
to direct sunlight or to water (rain drops).

- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or re.

• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, turn off the power switch and
contact your Dacor service center.

- Otherwise there is a risk of re.

• You need to remove all the protective plastic lm before you initially plug the product
in.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the snap rings used
for door adjustment or the water tube clips.

- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap ring or water tube

clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips out of children’s reach.

• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.

- Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to

investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe
electric shock.

• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an
electrical ground.

- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks

caused by current leakage from the refrigerator.

- This may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, or problems with the product.

- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is

necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the
appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115-120 V, 10
A, or more. If a grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully
grounded.

• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug,
damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

- This may result in an electric shock or re.

• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or
one of its service agents.

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• Only a qualied technician or service company should be allowed to change the fuse in
the refrigerator.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.

• The wall socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly
disconnected from the wall socket in an emergency. It must be outside the area of the
rear of the appliance.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the power cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of
the appliance.

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• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.

• Connect to potable water supply only.

• To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be xed in accordance
with the instructions.

Installation cautions

CAUTION

• Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and install it on a at surface.

- Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of

obstructions.

• After you have installed the refrigerator and turned it on, allow the appliance to stand
for 2 hours before loading it with food.

• It is strongly recommended you have a qualied technician or service company install
the refrigerator.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, problems with the

product, or injury.

• Overloading one door may make the refrigerator fall, causing physical injury.

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Critical usage warnings

WARNING

• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands.

- This may result in an electric shock.

• 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.

• Do not insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or
the back of the refrigerator.

- This may result in an electric shock or injury.

- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.

• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet
hands.

- This may cause frostbite.

• Do not put a container lled with water on the refrigerator.

- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.

• Do not keep volatile or ammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner, propane
gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such products) in the refrigerator.

- This refrigerator is for storing food only.

- This may result in re or explosion.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Keep ngers out of the “pinch point” or hinge areas of the doors. Be careful closing

the doors when children are in the area.

• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury may occur.

• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become trapped.

• Do not insert your hands into the area under the appliance.

- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientic materials, or temperature sensitive
products in the refrigerator.

- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the

refrigerator.

• Do not place or use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are
of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

• If you smell smoke, turn off the power switch immediately, and then contact your
Dacor service center.

• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, turn off the power switch and
contact your Dacor service center.

- Otherwise there is a risk of re.

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• 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 the refrigerator.

• Do not allow babies or children to go into a drawer.

- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal injury.

• Do not overll the refrigerator with food.

- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material

damage.

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• Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.

- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in an electric shock, re, or

problems with the product.

• Never put ngers or any objects into the water dispenser outlet, ice chute, or ice maker
bucket.

- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.

• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as ammable sprays,
ammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside the refrigerator.

• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do not place a lighted
candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.

- This may result in an electric shock or re.

• Fill the water tank, ice tray, and water cubes with potable water only (tap water,
mineral water, or puried water).

- Do not ll the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the

refrigerator.

• 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 put a fridge shelf into the refrigerator upside down. The shelf stopper will not
work.

- The glass shelf could fall and cause personal injury.

• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential sources of ignition, and
air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.

- Do not use a ventilating fan.

- A spark may result in an explosion or re.

• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.

• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall over or out.

• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.

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• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator yourself.

- Unauthorized modications can cause safety problems. To reverse an unauthorized
modication, we will charge the full cost of parts and labor.

• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.

• If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest service
center.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, problems with the product, or

injury.

• If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, contact your nearest Dacor service
center.

• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately
and contact a Dacor service center.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric or re hazards.

• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the
refrigerator.

- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

• If you experience difculty changing a non-LED light, contact a Dacor service center.

• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and
LED lamps yourself.

- Contact a Dacor service center.

• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly.

• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

- This may result in an electric shock or re.

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Usage cautions

CAUTION

• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated
or zzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the
freezer.

- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.

• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.

• To get the best performance from the product:

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- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the refrigerator as this can

obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.

- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the

refrigerator.

- Do not put glass bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer. They can freeze

and break. Broken beverage containers can cause injury.

- Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen goods.

• Do not put glass containers or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer.

- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in injury.

• Service Warranty and Modication.

- Any changes or modications performed by a 3rd party on this nished appliance

are not covered under Dacor warranty service, nor is Dacor responsible for safety
issues that result from 3rd party modications.

• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.

- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be

over cooled.

• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least
ve minutes before plugging it back in.

• If large amounts of water enter the refrigerator, turn off the power switch and contact
a Dacor service center.

• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.

- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property damage.

• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral
water, or puried water).

- Do not ll the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the

refrigerator.

• If the refrigerator is ooded, shut off the power to the refrigerator and contact your
nearest Dacor service center.

- There is a risk of electric shock or re.

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Cleaning cautions

CAUTION

• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator.

- There is a risk of re or electric shock.

• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.

• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.

- This may result in an electric shock or re.

• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.

- Printed letters on the display may come off.

• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, turn off the power
switch and contact your nearest service center.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.

• 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 re or electric shock.

• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox (bleach) to clean the refrigerator.

- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a re.

• Never put ngers or any objects into the dispenser outlet.

- This can cause a personal injury or material damage.

• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.

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Critical disposal warnings

WARNING

• DANGER : Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
freezer:

- Take off the doors and door latch.

- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

- Children trapped inside a refrigerator can hurt themselves or suffocate to death.

• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally

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friendly manner.

• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to
disposal.

• R-600a is used as a refrigerant. This product contains ammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.

• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals and door latch so that
small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- If trapped inside, the child could be injured or suffocate to death.

• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require
a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal of this product.

• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials
can be dangerous to children.

- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could suffocate.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

• staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces 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.

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What’s included

02
03

07

06

08

04

05

01

09

Inside Parts, Storage, and Shelving

What’s included

01 Power switch 02 Shelves

03 Door bins 04 Water dispenser

05 Water lter (cover) 06 Control panel (on FreshZone)

07 FreshZone 08 Freezer

09 Serial Number (on the Freezer wall)

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What’s included

Switch box

What’s included

• Use a at head screwdriver to open the
switch box cover.

• The black one is the Power switch.

• Close the switch box cover.

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Operations

01 10 03 02

11

04 05 06 07 08 09

12

Control panel

01 Fridge / Power Cool 02 Freezer / Power Freeze

03 FreshZone 04 Ice Maker

05 Filter Reset 06 Deodorizer Reset

07 Door Alarm / °C  °F 08 Override

09 Control Lock 10 Network connection

11 Sabbath mode 12 Cooling Off

NOTE

• When you change the temperature on the panel, the panel displays the actual
temperature inside the refrigerator until the temperature matches the temperature you
set. Then, the panel displays the new set temperature. Note that it will take time for the
refrigerator to reach the new temperature. This is normal. During this time, you need
not set the temperature again.

• If no button is input for 10 seconds after Control Lock is deactivated, the display will
turn off except for the Control Lock button. To turn the display on, press Control Lock
again.

• If the control panel has moisture or liquid on its surface, it may fail. Wipe the moisture
or liquid using a dry cloth, and then try again.

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Operations

01 Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec)

Fridge

Power Cool

Operations

The Fridge button can be used to set the fridge temperature, or to
activate/deactivate Power Cool.

You can manually adjust the cooling temperature for the fridge. The
temperature indicator informs you of the currently set or selected
temperature. Keep pressing Fridge to select a desired temperature
between 34 °F (1 °C) and 44 °F (7 °C).

Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed. The
fridge keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns
to the previous temperature.

• To activate Power Cool, press and hold Fridge for 3 seconds. The
corresponding indicator ( ) lights up, and the refrigerator will
speed up the cooling process for you.

• To deactivate Power Cool, press and hold Fridge again for
3 seconds. The fridge returns to the previous temperature setting.

NOTE

Using Power Cool increases power consumption. Make sure you turn it
off and return to the previous temperature if you don’t intend to use it.

02 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec)

You can use the Freezer button to set the freezer temperature or to

Freezer

Power Freeze

activate/deactivate Power Freeze. To set the freezer temperature,
press Freezer repeatedly. Available temperatures are between 5 °F
(-15 °C) and -8 °F (-23 °C).

Power Freeze lowers the freezer temperature and speeds up the
freezing process. In Power Freeze mode, the freezer runs at full
power for several hours and then returns to normal operation and the
previous temperature setting.

• To activate Power Freeze, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds.
The corresponding indicator ( ) lights up, and the refrigerator
speeds up the freezing process for you.

• To deactivate, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds again.

NOTE

Using Power Freeze increases power consumption. If you do not
need the Power Freeze function on, make sure you turn it off so that
the refrigerator can return to normal operation and the previous
temperature setting.

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03 FreshZone

The FreshZone is a full-width drawer featuring temperature control. It has a temperature
sensor that adjusts the amount of cold air allowed into the zone.

• Press FreshZone repeatedly to select a desired mode. By default, Cheese is selected.

• The refrigerator adjusts the temperature in the FreshZone according to the selected
mode.

Mode Description Examples

Cheese

Cold Drinks

Chill/Meat

Select this to keep food fresh for a longer time.
The temperature of the FreshZone will be kept

around 37 °F (3 °C).
Select this to keep drinks cold and refreshing.
The temperature of the FreshZone will be kept

around 33 °F (1 °C).
Select this to keep meat or sh fresh for a longer

time.
The temperature of the FreshZone will be kept

around 29 °F (-1 °C).

Pineapple, lemon,
biscuits, potatoes,
cheese

Bottled water,
juice, soft drinks,
beer

Steak, cold cut,
bacon, chili dog

CAUTION

• Do not use the FreshZone for storing fruit or leafy vegetables. The food items may
suffer cold-temperature damage.

• Do not store glass bottles in the FreshZone in Chill/Meat mode. They may break and
cause physical injury.

Operations

04 Ice Maker (3 sec)

To turn the ice maker on, press and hold Ice Maker for more than

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3 seconds. The indicator switches to ON.
To turn the ice maker off, press and hold Ice Maker for more than

3 seconds again. The indicator switches to OFF.

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Operations

05 Filter Reset (3 sec)

After about 6 months of using the original water lter (which typically
amounts to about 300 gallons (1136 liters) of water), the Filter
indicator blinks red to remind you that the lter needs to be replaced.

When this happens, replace the lter, and then press and hold Filter
Reset for 3 seconds. This resets the lter lifecycle detector and turns
off the Filter indicator.

Filter Reset

06 Deodorizer Reset (3 sec)

NOTE

• Some areas have relatively large amounts of lime in their water.
This may reduce the lifecycle of the lter. In these areas, you will
have to replace the water lter more often than specied above.

• If water is not dispensing properly, the water lter is most likely
clogged. Even if the Filter indicator is not blinking, replace the
water lter.

Operations

Deodorizer
Reset

07 Door Alarm / °C  °F (3 sec)

Door Alarm

°C  °F

08 Override (3 sec)

Override

After about 18 months of using the original deodorizer lter, the Filter
indicator blinks red to remind you that the lter needs to be replaced.
If this happens, replace the lter, and press and hold Deodorizer Reset
for 3 seconds. The lter lifecycle will be reset and the Filter indicator
turns off.

You can enable or disable the door alarm by pressing Door Alarm.
When Door Alarm is enabled and a door is left open for more than 2
minutes, the alarm will sound and the alarm indicator will blink. The
Door Alarm function is enabled by factory default.

You can use the Door Alarm button to switch the temperature scale
between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

To switch the temperature scale, press and hold Door Alarm for
3 seconds.

The Override function activates/deactivates Smart Grid.
Press Override for 3 seconds to set/clear the Override function.

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09 Control Lock (3 sec)

To prevent accidental setting changes, press and hold Control Lock for
3 seconds. Main panel will be disabled and the Lock indicator ( ) will

Control Lock

turn on.
If you press and hold the button again for more than 3 seconds,

Control Lock will be deactivated. However, Control Lock will be
reactivated if no button is input for the next 1 minute.

Device
authentication

To authenticate your device, press and hold Control Lock for
5 seconds. A chime sounds with a message of ‘on’ on the fridge
temperature display for 5 seconds.

10 Network connection (applicable models only)

You can control and monitor your refrigerator through the SmartThings app. For more
information, see the SmartThings section.

11 Sabbath mode

The Sabbath mode stays active for 85 hours once it is activated. After that, it will be
deactivated automatically.

• To activate, press and hold Freezer and Door Alarm simultaneously for 5 seconds
to enter Sabbath mode. Then the refrigerator operates in Sabbath mode where the
buttons, the display, and the room lamps are all under control.

• To deactivate, press and hold the buttons again for 5 seconds to exit Sabbath mode.

Operations

NOTE

• If the Control Lock indicator turns on, you must rst deactivate Control Lock.

• Even after the refrigerator powers off and restarts, the Sabbath mode remains active.
To exit, you must deactivate it rst.

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12 Cooling Off

Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode) is designed for use by retailers when they are
displaying refrigerators on a retail oor.

In Cooling Off mode, the fan motor and lights operate normally, but the compressors do
not run so both the refrigerator and the freezer do not get cold.

• To enter Cooling Off mode, press and hold Ice Maker, Filter Reset, and Override

• To exit Cooling Off mode, press and hold Ice Maker, Filter Reset, and Override

If the Control Lock indicator turns on, you must rst deactivate Control Lock.

SmartThings

Installation

Operations

Visit the Google Play Store, Galaxy Store, or Apple App Store and search for “SmartThings”.
Download and install the SmartThings app provided by Samsung Electronics to your smart
device.

simultaneously for 5 seconds. The refrigerator chime sounds and the temperature
display ashes “OFF”.

simultaneously for 5 seconds again.

NOTE

NOTE

• The SmartThings app is not available for some tablet and iPad and some smartphone.

- Support that [Android] OS 6.0 or higher. (mimimum 2 GB RAM Size)

- Support that [iOS] 10.0 or higher/iPhone 6 or higher.

• For improved performance, the SmartThings app is subject to change without notice or
discontinued support according to the manufacturer’s policy.

• Recommended encryption systems include WPA/TKIP and WPA2/AES. Any newer or
non-standard Wi-Fi authentication protocols are not supported.

• In addition, further updates on the app or the function in the app may stop due to
usability and security reasons, even if updates are currently supported on your OS.

• Wireless networks may be affected by the surrounding wireless communication
environment.

• If your Internet service provider has registered the MAC address of your PC or modem
for identication, your Samsung Smart Refrigerator may fail to connect to the Internet.
If this happens, contact your Internet service provider for technical assistance.

• The rewall settings of your network system may prevent your Samsung Smart
Refrigerator from accessing the Internet. Contact your Internet service provider for
technical assistance. If this symptom continues, contact a local Samsung service center
or retailer.

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• To congure the wireless access point (AP) settings, see the user manual of the AP
(router).

• Samsung Smart Refrigerators support both IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) and

802.11 a/n/ac (5 GHz) protocols. (IEEE 802.11 n and 802.11 ac are recommended.)

• Unauthorized Wi-Fi wireless routers may fail to connect to applicable Samsung Smart
Refrigerators.

Samsung account

You are required to register your Samsung account to use the app. If you don’t have a
Samsung account, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to create a free Samsung account.

Getting started

Turn on the device you want to connect, open the SmartThings app on your phone, and
then follow the instructions below.

If a pop-up appears saying that a new device has been found, tap ADD NOW.
If a pop-up doesn’t appear, tap the + button, and then select the device you want to

connect from the list of available devices.
If your device isn’t in the list of available devices, tap Supported Devices, select the device

type (Refrigerator), and then select the specic device model.
Follow the instructions in the app to set up your device. Once setup is complete, your

refrigerator will appear as a “card” on your Devices screen.

Refrigerator app

Operations

Integrated control

You can monitor and control your refrigerator at home and on the go.

• Tap the refrigerator icon on the SmartThings Dashboard or tap the Devices icon at the
bottom of the Dashboard, and then tap the refrigerator “card” to open the Refrigerator
page.

• Check the operation status or notications related to your refrigerator, and then
change options or settings if necessary.

NOTE

Some options or settings of the refrigerator may not be available for remote control.

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Operations

Category Item Description

Monitoring

Functions

Operations

Alarms

Fridge temperature

Freezer temperature

FreshZone settings Displays the settings of the FreshZone.
Self Check Detects abnormal operations of the refrigerator.

Energy monitoring

Ice making

Power Cool

Power Freeze

Abnormally high
temperature

Door opening

Deodorizer lter
replacement
(applicable models only)

Water lter
replacement

Displays the current temperature setting of the
fridge.

Displays the current temperature setting of the
freezer.

Checks the accumulated power consumption of
the refrigerator for the last 180 days.

You can turn the ice making function on or off,
and check the current settings of the function.

You can also check the status and progress of
ice making.

You can turn Power Cool on or off, and check
the current settings.

You can turn Power Freeze on or off, and check
the current settings.

This alarm is triggered when the fridge, the
freezer, or the FreshZone has abnormally high
temperatures.

This alarm is triggered if the fridge or freezer
door, or the FreshZone drawer is left open for a
specic time.

This alarm reminds you that the deodorizer
lter must be replaced.

This alarm reminds you that the water lter
must be replaced.

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SMART GRID Function (Demand Response)

When the refrigerator operates in SMART GRID (Demand Response) mode, the Energy
Management Refrigerator function can control energy usage or delay the operation of
some functions to save money when energy prices or demand are the highest.

NOTE

• You can deactivate the SMART GRID (Demand Response) function at any time using the
Override On/Off function.

• To use the SMART GRID (Demand Response) function, you need a separate contract with
your electric utility company.

In addition, to use the Smart Grid (Demand Response) function, you must register for the
service with your electric company. The company must have an EMS (Energy Management
System) that supports SEP (Smart Energy prole).

Using the SMART GRID (Demand Response) Function

This feature monitors energy prices and demand information from your utility company
and sends notications to the refrigerator to run high energy consuming tasks during off­peak times when electricity costs and demand are lower.

If the refrigerator receives a control signal from the utility company, the refrigerator will
display the DAL (L3) ~ TALR (L4) levels on the refrigerator display and control the power
consumption according to the level.

[Exception condition] The DAL and TALR control signals from a utility company work as
long as product performance is maintained.

If the refrigerator receives the SMART GRID (Demand Response) signal (DAL or TALR),
the refrigerator will operate in Delay Appliance Load (Display: Turn on “DAL” icon) or
Temporary Appliance Load Reduction (Display: Turn on “TALR” icon) mode.

• Delay Appliance Load (L3): The refrigerator responds to a DAL signal by providing a
moderate load reduction for the duration of the delay period. This function controls
functions that consume a lot of energy such as adjusting the Cooling system, running
the defrost cycle, and making ice.

- When the refrigerator operates in DAL (L3) mode, turn on the “DAL” icon on the

refrigerator display.

- DAL mode is automatically deactivated after it lasts for the amount of time

stipulated by the DAL signal (max. 4.5 hours) or when the Override key is pressed.

Operations

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Operations

• Temporary Appliance Load Reduction (L4): The refrigerator responds to a TALR signal

To check the MAC address

1. In this mode, the MAC address appears on the temperature panel (on both the freezer

2. For example, if the MAC address is “11-22-33-44-55-66”, the temperature panel

Operations

by aggressively reducing the load for a short time period. This function reduces energy
consumption by stopping the compressor and controlling the functions that consume a
lot of energy such as the defrost cycle and making ice.

- When the refrigerator operates in TALR (L4) mode, turn on the “TALR” icon on the
refrigerator display.

- TALR (L4) mode is automatically deactivated after it lasts for the received duration
(max. 15 minutes), or when the Override key is pressed. The mode is immediately
deactivated and the refrigerator returns to the normal state when the door is
opened or closed, or the dispenser is used.

and the fridge sections of the panel) sequentially for 1 minute.
Press and hold both Freezer and Fridge for 6 seconds. The temperature panel blinks.
Then, press Freezer again to display the MAC address. The fridge beeps.

displays the address for 1 minute in this sequence: “-- / --”  “11 / 22”  “33 / 44” 
“55 / 66”  “-- / --”.
After the 1 minute, the MAC address disappears and the temperature panel returns to
the normal state.

NOTE

The temperature panel displays “-- / --” for an unknown MAC address or if a Wi-Fi
connection is not established or is lost.

Override Mode

When you want the refrigerator to ignore the SMART GRID (Demand Response) signal
from the utility company, you can activate OVERRIDE mode.

When you activate OVERRIDE mode, the refrigerator ignores the SMART GRID (Demand
Response) signal and is not controlled by the utility company.

Activating and deactivating Override mode

1. Press and hold Override for 3 seconds.

2. A chime sounds and `Or’ and `on’ is displayed in the fridge and freezer temperature

displays for 5 seconds.

3. If the refrigerator receives a SMART GRID (Demand Response) signal from the utility
company, `Or’ is displayed in the freezer temperature display.

4. To deactivate OVERRIDE mode, press and hold Override for 3 seconds.

5. A chime sounds and ‘Or’ and ‘oF’ is displayed on the fridge and freezer temperature

displays for 5 seconds.

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NOTE

• Alternatively, you can activate or deactivate OVERRIDE mode using the SmartThings
app and the Energy Management function. See the next page.

Using the Energy Management Function

The Energy Management function enables you to control and monitor your Energy
Management refrigerator using the SmartThings app for your convenience.

NOTE

• To use the Energy Management refrigerator functions, you have to install the
corresponding app rst.

1. Operational Status, User Settings & Messages

- You can view the freezer and fridge temperature settings.

- You can receive an alarm when the freezer or fridge door is open for 2 minutes.

- You can check the DR and Override status.

- You can check the operational condition of the ice maker in the freezer.

2. Remote Management

- Power Freeze Setting: You can remotely activate the Power Freeze function.

- Power Cool Setting: You can remotely activate the Power Cool function.

- Ice On/Off Setting: You can remotely set up the Ice On/Off Setting function. You can

only control the Ice maker in the freezer remotely.

3. Energy Consumption Reporting

- Shows the accumulated power consumption. Power consumption data is updated

every 10 minutes.

Operations

NOTE

The energy consumption report may differ from the power consumption specications of
the product depending on the operating environment and the stored food.

4. Delay Defrost Capability

- The Delay Defrost Capability function saves energy by delaying the defrost

operation to a time specied by the user. You can congure the time. and this
function will save energy during the specied period in a 24 hour cycle. If the
time is not set, the function works with the default time settings. The default time
settings are below:

- 6 am to 10 am: 1st. November ~ 30th. April

- 3 pm to 7 pm: 1st. May ~ 31th. October

To change the time setting for the Delay Defrost Capability

You can change the time setting for the Delay Defrost Capability on the app.

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Operations

Provision for Open Access to the Connected Product Requirements

1. SGIP Open Standards (Smart Energy Prole 2.0 - http://www.csep.org/)

- Energy Consumption Reporting

- Demand Response

2. Samsung OPEN API

- Operational Status, User Settings & Messages

- ICE Maker Status: GET /icemaker/status/vs/0

- Door Open Alarm: GET /doors/vs/0

- DR Status: GET /drlc/vs/0

- Delay Defrost Capability

- Set Schedule of the Defrost Delay: POST /defrost/reservation/vs/0?op=add

- Get Schedule of the Defrost Delay : GET /defrost/reservation/vs/0

- Delete Schedule of the Defrost Delay: POST /defrost/reservation/vs/0?op=remove

- Defrost Delay On/OFF: POST /defrost/delay/vs/0

Operations

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