SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION
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SAFETY WARNING.............................................................................. |
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ |
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SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR......................................................... |
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MAJOR FEATURES ..................................................................................... |
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CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................ |
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DIGITAL PANEL........................................................................................... |
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL ....................................................................... |
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ICE AND COLD WATER DISPENSER........................................................ |
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SHELVES AND BINS ................................................................................... |
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ......................................................................... |
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CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer GUIDE............................................................. |
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REMOVING FREEZER ACCESSORIES.................................................. |
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REMOVING REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES ..................................... |
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BEVERAGE STATIONTM (optional)............................................................. |
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CLEANING ACCESSORIES...................................................................... |
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CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT ......................................................... |
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WATER FILTER .......................................................................................... |
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DOORS....................................................................................................... |
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................ |
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INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR ............................................. |
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REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS.......................................... |
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REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS .................................... |
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ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS .................... |
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CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE........................................... |
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INSTALLAING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE....................................... |
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TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... |
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DA99-00275B REV(1.2)
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• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. |
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• Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your |
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refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual |
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WARNING |
• The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision. |
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• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. |
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CAUTION/WARNINGS USED
Indicates that a danger of death
or serious injury exists.
WARNING
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damage exists. |
WARNINGS
Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board.
• This could cause overheating and the risk of fire.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator .
•A damaged power plug may overheat and cause fire.
Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator/ freezer. .
• There is a risk of electric shock.
Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator .
• There is a risk of explosion or fire.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavey articles on it .
•This constitutes a fire hazard. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.
Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
• You may receive an electric shock.
Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.
• If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or a place where it may come in contact with water.
•Deteriorated insulation electrical parts may cause electric shock or fire.
OTHER SIGNS 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 sentence be handled by service man.
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.
Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
•You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunctions and/or personal injury.
Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator.
• Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
If you wish to dispose of the refrigerator / freezer throw it away after first removing the doors and seals.
•Do so in a way, that is not possible for a child to remain trapped inside.
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.
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SAFETY WARNING
CAUTIONS
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.
If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
• There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord by pulling on it.
•Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
•If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
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 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 let children hang on the door. If not, a serious injury may occur.
If you smell pharmaceuticals or smoke, pull out the power plug immediately and contact your SAMSUNG Electronics service center.
Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
• This may cause frostbite.
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
SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
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 five minutes before plugging it back.
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.
•Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.
•Hermetically sealed system.
•Do not vent gases into the atmosphere.
•Refrigerant type: R-134a
•Quantity: 0.22 Kg
•Global Warming Potential (GWP) = 1300
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Once you have performed the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, check the power supply and electricity source. If you have any questions, contact your SAMSUNG
service center.
Place the refigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refigerator.
(refer to installation instructions in this mannal)
When the refrigerator is plugged in, the interior light should come on when you open the doors.
Set the temperature control to the coldest temperature and wait for an hour. The freezer should get slightly chilled and the motor should run smoothly.
Once the refrigerator temperature is sufficiently low, you can store food in the refrigerator. After starting the refrigerator, it takes a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature.
Twin Cooling System
• The refrigerator and the freezer have two evaporators. Given this independent system, the freezer and the refrigerator are cooled individually as required and are, therefore, more efficient. Food odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in the freezer due to separate of air flow circulation.
Multi-Flow System
• Cool air circulates through multiple vents on every shelf level. This provides even distribution of cooling inside cabinets to keep your food fresh longer.
Xtra SpaceTM
• Vertical room next to the ice maker in the freezer provides space for pizza etc.
Door Alarm
• A beeper reminds you if the door is left open.
Xtra FreshTM
• Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables & fruits fresh.
Deodorizer (optional)
• Reusable deodorizer keeps the refrigerator air fresh and odor free.
CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer(optional)
•User can select Quick Cool, Thaw and Select buttons for quickly chill, thaw and cools items. Select Soft Freeze, Cool or Chill to control the temperature of drawer.
This operation instruction covers various models.
NOTE The characteristics of your appliance may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
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Basic Model
Dispenser Model (Child Lock)
Dispenser Model (Moisture Control)
FREEZER TEMP. BUTTON
To set the freezer temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between
-14°C and -25°C
POWER FREEZE BUTTON
Speeds up the freezing process in the freeze.
ICE TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to choose Cubed or Crushed Ice or Ice off.
FRIDGE TEMP. BUTTON
To set the fridge temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between 7°C and 1°C.
POWER COOL BUTTON
Speeds up the cooling process in the refrigerator
MOISTURE CONTROL BUTTON
Initially the light of moisture control button is on. If the moisture in the dispenser or Beverage StationTM is found, press this button. So the light will be on, and eliminate the moisture.
CHILD LOCK BUTTON
When this button is pressed for 3 sec., the Power Freeze, Power Cool, Freeze Temp. Fridge Temp. are locked and can not be modified. The Water and Ice dispenser are not locked as to allow for usage.
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CONTROL PANEL
Opitonal
Basic Model (With CoolSelect ZoneTM)
Dispenser Model (With CoolSelect ZoneTM)
Dispenser Model (With CoolSelect ZoneTM)
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Freezer Temp. indicates the current freezer temperature. Fridge Temp. indicates the current refrigerator temperature.
Quick Cool, Thaw, and Select show the status of the CoolSelect ZoneTMDrawer
Power Freeze
Power Cool
Deodorizer
•This light is on when you press the Power Freeze button.
Press this button to quickly return the freezer to the set temperature.
•If you need much ice, you can get ice faster.
•Press the button again to cancel the Power Freezer mode.
•This light is on when you press the Power Cool button.
Press the button to quickly return the refrigerator to the set temperature.
•Press the button again to cancel the Power Cool mode.
•This light indicates the recyclable deodorizer is in operation.
•Recycle the honeycomb cartridge once or twice a year (see “Cleaning the Accessories” section)
Cubed Ice, Crushed Ice and Ice Off
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Cubed Ice, Crushed Ice or Ice Off to stop making ice. |
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• Bright icon indicates the ice state currently operated. |
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Filter Indicator |
• When the green light changes to orange, it is time to replace the water filter. |
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• When the water filer is replaced, reset the indicator by pressing the Ice Type but- |
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ton and the Child Lock buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. |
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• To turn this indicator off, press the Ice Type and Child Lock buttons simultane- |
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ously for 5 seconds. |
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Freezer |
Refrigerator |
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• The freezer temperature can be set between |
• The refrigerator temperature can be set between |
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-14°C and -25°C. |
7°C and 1°C. |
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• Press the Fridge Temp. button repeatedly until the |
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• Press the Freezer Temp. button repeatedly until the |
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desired set temperature is shown in the temperature |
desired temperature is shown in the temperature dis- |
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display. |
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• The temperature display changes in sequence |
• The temperature display changes in sequence and |
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between -14°C and -25°C. When the display reaches |
reverts in the same way as the freezer. |
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14°C, it returns to -25°C. |
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•After five seconds, the display reverts to the actual freezer temperature. The unit will then work to adjust to the new desired temperature.
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• When ice cream is stored above -15°C in freezer, it may melt. |
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• The temperature of the freezer or the refrigerator rises from frequent openings, when sweeping |
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and from warm food. This may cause the digital display to blink . The digital display will stop |
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blinking when the freezer and refrigerator return to the normal temperature. |
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Ice Maker (Basic Model)
• Pull out the ice tray.
• Add water until it reaches the water level indicator.
• Put the ice tray back in place.
Ice Dispenser
The ice maker produces 10 cubes at once and about 120 cubes a day automatically. This quantity may be influenced by factors such as the freezer temperature, the Power Freeze function and the number of door openings. When your refrigerator is plugged in, the Cubed Ice mode is automatically selected .
Press the IceType button to select the type of ice:
• Cubed Ice
Water Dispenser
The capacity of the water tank is approximately 1.2 .
Cold Water
•Push the water dispenser lever with a cup.
•If you have just installed the refrigerator, throw away the first six glassfuls of water to flush out impurities in the water supply system.
• Crushed Ice |
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• No Ice |
No Ice |
If the Ice remains in the Ice bucket, the |
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Push the ice dispenser lever with a cup.
•Place a cup in line with the dispenser lever the dispenser to prevent ice from jumping out.
Push
WARNING
Push
If you have a long vacation or business trip and won’t use the water or ice dispensers, close the water valve. Otherwise, water may occur leakage.
Never put fingers or any other objects in the dispenser opening.
It may cause injury.
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Freezer
Light |
Xtra SpaceTM |
Door Bin |
Light |
Ice Chute |
Light Switch |
Ice Maker |
Glass Shelf |
Pockets |
Plastic Drawers |
Front Leg Cover |
Basic Model
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Dispenser Model
Refrigerator
Water Filter (optional) |
Dairy Compartment |
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Light (upper) |
Wine Shelf (optional) |
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Spill-proof glass Shelf |
Muti-purpose Bin |
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Light Switch |
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Foldable Shelf (optional) |
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Beverage Station (optional) |
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Deodorizer |
Lights (lower) |
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Egg Container |
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CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer |
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or Chilled Bin (optional) |
Door Bin Top Lips |
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Vegetable & Fruit Drawer |
Gallon Door Bins |
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Dispenser Model |
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER
Xtra SpaceTM
•Can be used for frozen foods such as pizza, pasta, burri tos, and fajitas.
•In order to prevent odor penetration to the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely.
Tempered Glass Shelf
• Can be used to store all types of frozen food.
Door Bin
• Can be used for small packages of frozen food.
Plastics Drawer
• Can be used to store meat and dry foods. Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers.
Ice chute
Do not put your fingers, hands or any other in suitable objects in the chute or ice-maker bucket.
as this may result in personal injury or material damage.
WARNING
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
CHILLED FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR
Tempered Spill Proof Glass Shelf
• Can be used to store all types of chilled food.
• Safe and hard to break resistant.
• Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon.
Chilled Bin or CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer (optional)
•Helps to preserve the taste of food and prolongs its freshness. Use to store cheese, meat, poultry, fish or any other foods used quickly.
Fruit & Vegetable Drawer (Upper and Lower)
• Is used to store fruits and vegetables.
•This drawer is airtight. Optimized humidity control design helps to preserve the freshness of the stored vegetables and fruits.
Without drawers, the fruit & vegetable can be stored.
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Dairy Compartment
• Can be used to store butter or margarine.
Gallon Door Bins
• Can be used to store foods in small packages, such as milk and yogurt.
Beverage Station (optional)
• Can be used to store the frequently used items, such as canned beverages and snacks and allows access to these items without opening the refrigerator door.
Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.
CAUTION
Egg Container
• Put eggs in the container and place them on the shelf.
Wine Shelf (optional)
• Place your wine bottle on the shelf to maintain their taste.
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• If you have a long vacation planned, you must decide to empty the refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe |
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excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may develop. |
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