Samsung RF265A Series, RF263TEAESG/AA, RF265AABP/XAA, RF265ACWP/XAA User Manual

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RF263TE****
RF263BE****

Free Standing Appliance

English

Refrigerator

user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.

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safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator,
please read this manual thoroughly to ensure
that you know how to operate the features and
functions that your new appliance oers safely
and e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 dier slightly from the
refrigerator described in this manual.

• If you have any question, contact us at
1-800-SAMSUNG or find help and information
online at www.samsung.com.

• R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant.
Check the compressor label on the rear of
the appliance or the rating label inside the
fridge to see which refrigerant is used for your
refrigerator. If this product contains flammable
gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe disposal of this
product.

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

Warning :
Risk of fire
/ flammable
materials

Important safety symbols and
precautions:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in

WARNING

severe personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in

CAUTION

minor personal injury or property damage.

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions carefully.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the refrigerator is grounded

to prevent electric shock.
Call the contact center for help.

Note.

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

WARNING

PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

• Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS

WARNING

FOR INSTALLATION

• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp
place or place where it may come in

- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may

• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight

• Do not plug several appliances into the same

- This provides the best performance and

contact with water.

cause an electric shock or fire.

or expose to the heat from stoves, room
heaters or other appliance.

multiple power strip. The refrigerator 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.

also prevents overloading house wiring

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circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.

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

- There is a risk of electric shock of fire.

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

• Do not bend the power cord excessively or
place heavy articles 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.

- When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to
roll over or damage the power cord.

- This may result in an electric shock or fire.

• This appliance should be positioned in such a
way that it is accessible to the power plug.

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

• Keep ventilation opening in the appliance
enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstruction.

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

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

- hen repairing or reinstalling the appliance is
required, contact your nearest service center.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock,
fire, problems with the product, or injury.

• To get the best energy eciency of this
product, please leave all selves, drawers and
baskets on their original position like as above
illustration.

• 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.

• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

- Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause
an explosion or fire.

• Do not install this appliance near a heater,
inflammable material.

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

• Do not install this appliance in a location where

gas may leak.

- This may result in an electric shock or fire.

• This refrigerator must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the 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 o and cause a fire or
electric shock.

• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to
roll over or damage the power cord.

- This constitutes a fire hazard.

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

• Keep the packing materials out of reach of
children.

- There is a risk of death from suocation 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.

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

• 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.

- 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 AC115­120 V, 10 A, or more. If a grounding adapter
is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully
grounded.

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

• 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.

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• 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.

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

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

CAUTION

• Allow sucient space to install the

- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal

• Keep the ventilation space in the appliance

• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after

• We recommend you have installed this

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock,

• This appliance must be properly grounded.

• Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe,

- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent

- This may result in an electric shock, fire,

- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is

• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.

- This may result in an electric shock or fire.

• The installation or any service of this appliance

• Failing to do so may result in an electric shock,

• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

- This may result in an electric shock.

• Do not store articles on the top of the

• When you open or close the door, the articles

• Do not use or place any substances sensitive

4_ Safety information

refrigerator on a flat surface.

cooling system may not work correctly.

enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstruction.

installation.

refrigerator by a qualified technician or service
company.

fire, explosion, problems with the product, or
injury.

plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

any power leakages or electric shocks caused
by current leakage from the refrigerator.

explosion, or problems with the product.

not grounded correctly and make sure that it is
in accordance with local and national codes.

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

is recommended by a qualified technician or
service company.

fire, explosion, problems with the product, or
injury.

appliance.

may fall and cause personal injury and/or
material damage.

to temperature such as inflammable sprays,
inflammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or
chemicals near or inside of the refrigerator.

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

- This refrigerator is for storing food only.

- This may result in fire or explosion.

• If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull
out power plug immediately and contact your
Samsung Electronics service center

CRITICAL USAGE

WARNING

WARNINGS

• Do not insert the power plug with wet

• Do not store articles on the top of the

- When you open or close the door, the articles

• Do not put a container filled with water on the

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

• Children should be supervised to ensure that

- Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas;

• Do not let children hang on the door. A serious

• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator.

• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area

- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

• Do not let children step on a drawer’s cover.

- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.

• Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.

- When you open the door, an item may fall out

• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or

- This may cause frostbite.

• Never put fingers or other objects into the

- It may cause personal injury or material

hands.

appliance.

may fall and cause personal injury and/or
material damage.

refrigerator.

they do not play with the appliance.

clearances between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful when you open
the doors when children are in the area.

injury may occur.

Children could become trapped.

under the appliance.

and cause personal injury or material damage.

products stored in the freezer with wet hands.

water dispenser hole, ice chute, or ice maker
bucket.

damage.

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• Do not spray flammable gas near the
refrigerator.

- There is a risk of explosion or fire.

• 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 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 place or use an electrical appliance
inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type
recommended by the manufacturer. Do not
stand on top of the appliance or place objects
(such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted
cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects,
etc.) on the appliance. This may result in an
electric shock, fire, problems with the product,
or injury. Do not put a container filled with
water on the appliance.

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

• 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 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, fire or problems
with the product.

• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for
long periods of time.

- This may result in eye strain due to the
ultraviolet rays.

• Do not disassemble or repair the
refrigerator by yourself.

- You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/
or personal injury.

- When the interior or exterior LED lamp has
gone out, please contact your service agents.

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

- Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas :
clearances between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful when you open
the doors when children are in the area. Do not
let children hang on the door. If not, a serious

injury may occur. Risk of children entrapment.
Do not let children enter inside the refrigerator.

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

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

• If a gas 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.

- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.

- Do not use a ventilating fan.

- A spark may result in explosion or fire.

• If the products is equipped with the LED
Lamp, do not disassemble Lamp Cover and
LED Lamp by yourself.

- Please contact your service agent.

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

a) Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after

installation.

b) To get Best performance from the product,

1) 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.

2) Wrap the food up properly or place it in
airtight containers before putting it into the
fridge or freezer.

3) Do not put any newly introduced food for
freezing near to already existing food.

c) Do not place glass or bottles or carbonated

beverages into the freezer.

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

d) Please observe maximum storage times and

expiry dates of frozen goods.

e) 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.

• Remove all foreign substances such as dust

or water from the power plug terminals and
contact points using a dry cloth on a regular
basis.

- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry

cloth.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock

or fire.

• Before cleaning or performing maintenance,

unplug the appliance from the wall socket.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock

or fire.

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• If there are burning smells or smoke,
pull out power plug immediately and
contact your Samsung Electronics
service center.

• If you experience diculty when changing the
light, contact a service agent.

• If the product is equipped with LED Lamps,
do not disassemble the Lamp Cover and LED
Lamp by yourself.

- Please contact your service agents.

• If any dust or water is in refrigerator, pull out
the power plug and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.

- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

USAGE CAUTIONS

CAUTION

• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that
have thawed completely. Do not place
carbonated or fizzy 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. The water supply to this
refrigerator must only be installed/connected
by a suitably qualified person and connected
to a potable water supply only. In order to
operate the ice maker properly, water pressure
of 20 ~ 125 psi is required. If you have a long
vacation or business trip and won’t use water
or ice dispensers, close the water valve.

- Otherwise, water leakage may occur.

• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and
leave the doors open.

- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.

• Service warranty and Modification.

- Any changes or modifications performed by
a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not
covered under Samsung warranty service, nor
can Samsung be responsible for safety issues
that result from 3rd party modifications.

• Do not block air holes.

- If the air holes are blocked, especially with
a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over
cooled. If this cooling period lasts too long,
the water filter may break and cause water
leakage.

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

• If you have a long vacation planned or the
refrigerator is not to be used for a long period
of time, you must empty the refrigerator and
pull out the power plug.

- Letting the refrigerator run for a long time
without using it can cause the insulation to
deteriorate and may cause a fire.

- Wipe excess moisture from the inside and
leave the doors open. Otherwise, odor and
mold may develop.

• To get the best performance from the product:

- Do not place foods too close to the vents at
the rear of the appliance as it 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.

• Fill the water tank, ice tray, and water cubes
only with potable water.

• If the product is flooded, make sure to
contact your nearest service center.

- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

• Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s
door bins. The oil can solidify, making it foul­tasting and dicult to use. In addition, the
open container can leak and the leaked oil can
cause the door bin to crack. After opening an
oil container, it is best to keep the container in
a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard
or pantry.

- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil,
grape-seed oil, etc.

CLEANING CAUTIONS

CAUTION

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

- There is a risk of fire 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 fire.

• Remove any foreign matter or dust
from the power plug pins. Do not use
a wet or damp cloth when cleaning
the plug.

- Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or electric
shock.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning
or making repairs.

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• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water to clean the
refrigerator.

• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers
such as window sprays, scouring cleansers,
flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or
cleansers containing petroleum products on
exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic
parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets.

- These can scratch or damage the material.

• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with
warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves
and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impacts such as
bumping or dropping.

CRITICAL DISPOSAL

WARNING

WARNINGS

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

- Take o the doors.

- Leave the shelves in place so that children may

• Leave the shelves in place so that children

• R600a or R134a is used as a refrigerant.

• Check the compressor label on the rear of

freezer:

not easily climb inside.
Please dispose of the packaging material from
this product in an environmentally friendly
manner.

can not easily climb inside. Ensure that none
of the pipes on the back of the appliance are
damaged prior to disposal.

the appliance or the rating label inside the
fridge to see which refrigerant is used for your
refrigerator. If this product contains flammable
gas (Refrigerant R600a), 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.

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

• When you use this function the energy
consumption of the refrigerator will increase.

• Remember to turn it o when you don’t
need it and return the freezer to your original
temperature setting.

power freezing

• If you need to freeze large amount of food
stu, activate Power Freeze function at least
24 hours before.

• Never put fingers or other objects into the
dispenser hole, ice chute and ice maker
bucket.

- It may cause a personal injury or material
damage.

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED
TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLD
AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS
SUCH AS

• sta kitchen areas in shops, o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.

contents

SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ………………………………… 08
OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR …………………………………… 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………………………………………………… 28

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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
eciencies that this new appliance oers.

Selecting the best location for the refrigerator

Choose:

• A location with easy access to a water supply.

• A location without direct exposure to sunlight.

• A location with a level floor.

• A location with enough space for the
refrigerator doors to open easily.

• A location that allows sucient space to the
right, left, back and top for air circulation.

• A location that allows you to move the
refrigerator easily if it needs maintenance or
service.

• Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 50 ºF (10 ºC).

• Do not locate the refrigerator where it may
become wet.

When moving your refrigerator

To prevent floor damage, be sure the

CAUTION

front adjusting legs are in the up position
(above the floor). Refer to ‘Adjusting the
Level’ in the manual (on page 12).

B

B

A

A

E

E

C

C

D

D

Model RF263T**/ RF263B**

Depth “A” 33 1/2” (850mm)

Width “B” 35 3/4” (909mm)

Height “C” 68 3/8” (1737mm)

Overall Height “D” 70” (1778mm)

Depth “E” 35 3/4” (910mm)

2”

(50 mm)

140° 140°

63 3/4”

(1620 mm)

13 3/8”

(340 mm)

35 3/4”

(909 mm)

1 5/8”

(40 mm)

Flat-blade screw
driver(-)

Control Lever

29 1/4”

(745 mm)

3 3/4”

(95 mm)

48 ”

(1220 mm)

• The measurements here are based on
the design dimension, which may dier
depending on the measuring method.

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FLOORING

For proper installation, you must place this
refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the
same height as the rest of the floor. This surface
should be strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator, or approximately 335lbs (152kg).
To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large
section of the cardboard carton and place it under
the refrigerator where you are working. When
moving the refrigerator, you need to pull and push
it straight forwards or back. Do not wiggle it from
side to side.

REQUIRED TOOLS

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
DOORS

For some installations you need to remove the
fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the
refrigerator to its final location. Do not remove
the doors/drawer if you don’t need to. If you do
not need to remove the refrigerator doors, go to
Adjusting the Level on page 12. If you need to
remove the doors. continue below.
Before removing the door/drawer, make sure you
read the following items:

Disconnect power to the refrigerator

WARNING

before removing the door or drawer.

• Be careful not to drop, damage or
scratch the door/drawer while removing

• Use care when you remove the doors/drawer.

• Reattach the doors/drawer properly to avoid:

- Moisture from air leakage.

- Uneven door alignment.

- Wasting energy due to improper door seal.

them.

The doors are heavy and you could injure
yourself.

01 SETTING UP

Required Tools (Not provided)

You need the following tools to complete the
installation of your refrigerator:

Philips

screwdriver(+)

Flat-blade screw

driver(-)

Allen wrench

(3/16”) (5mm)

Socket wrench

(10mm)

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE

Orient each handle so that the end with the sticker
attached is at the top and the holes with the
tightening screws are facing each other.
Then, follow the directions below to install each
handle.

By using Phillips screwdriver, fix the screw
(optional) and then put the handle on the fixer by
sliding them down firmly.

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Screw

1

3

2

3

Fix the handles to the doors
by sliding them down firmly.

4

5

Tighten with wrench firmly

Drawer door handle assembly

Check the direction of
Handle assembly.

1

Fix the handles to the doors by sliding them left
side firmly.

4

5

Tilt up the Handle bar and tighten with wrench
firmly.

Disassembling the refrigerator doors

Be careful not to drop and scratch the

WARNING

doors while removing them.

With the door opened

2

Fix the handles to the
doors by sliding them
side firmly.

1. Remove 3 screws holding down the TOP
TABLE ( 1 ) and turn it with wires connected.

( 1 )

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2. Disconnect two connectors ( 2 ) on the left

side door. To remove the water coupler from
the hinge, twist and pull it from the hinge.
Remove the water line ( 3 ) while pressing the
marked part ( 4 ) of the water line coupler.

If a red clip is on the coupler, it must be

CAUTION

removed before removing the tube.

2

Red Clip

(1/4”)

REATTACHING THE
REFRIGERATOR DOORS

To reattach the fridge doors after you have moved
the fridge to its final location, assemble the parts
in reverse order.

1. The Water Line must be fully Inserted to the

center of transparent coupler to prevent water
leakage from the dispenser.

2. Insert the clip in the top plate and check that it

- TYPE A - - TYPE B -

01 SETTING UP

3

4

3. Pull and remove the hinge lever ( 5 ). Remove
the ground screw ( 6 ) attached to the upper
left door hinges with a philips screwdriver (+).
Remove the upper left and right door hinges
( 7 ).

5

7

6

4. Lift the door straight up to remove.

5. Remove the screw ( 8 ) attached to the

lower left and right door hinges with a philips
screwdriver (+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts
( 9 ) attached to the lower left and right door
hinges with an allen wrench (3/16”). Remove
the lower left and right door hinges ( 10 ).

Dispenser

Center of transparent coupler

The Guide Lines

By placing the 3 screws again ensure

CAUTION

that the wires are in not to damage the
harness.

DISASSEMBLING THE FLEX DOOR

1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up.

2. Take out the lower basket ( 1 ) by lifting the

basket up from the rail system.

1

3. Press the fixing hook of rail system.

10

8

9

Allen wrench

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4. Holding the top of the Freezer Drawer, pull it

out all the way and then remove it from the rail
system.

Be careful not to scratch or dent the

CAUTION

sliding rail by letting it strike the floor.

Make sure that you mount the freezer

CAUTION

basket in the right position when
removing / installing the freezer door.
Failing to do so may result in the door not
opening or closing properly.

How to adjust the level

1. Open the freezer drawer and remove the lower

basket.

2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) into the

notch on the left control lever, and then turn
it counter-clockwise to level the refrigerator.
(You turn the lever clockwise to lower the
refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise it.)

flat-blade screwdriver (-) Control Lever

Both control levers must be touching the

CAUTION

floor to avoid possible personal injury or
property damage because of tipping.

• If the right side is lower, perform the
same procedure, but with the right
control lever.

• It is dicult to remove the cover leg
front from the refrigerator, so we do not
recommend making small adjustments
with the control lever. Instead, refer to
the next page for the best way to make
minor adjustments to the doors.

MAKING MINOR
ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER
DRAWER

To reattach the drawer after you have moved the
fridge to its final location, assemble the parts in
reverse order.

ADJUSTMENTS TO THE

DOORS

Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary

for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need

help, review the previous section on leveling the

refrigerator.

ADJUSTING THE LEVEL

Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can
make final adjustments. Use a level to test if the
refrigerator is level both side to side and back to
front. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be
possible to get the doors perfectly even, which
may cause moisture condensation and increased
energy bills. Below is an example of how to level
the refrigerator if the left side of the refrigerator is
lower than the right side.

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• The left door is fixed. To make minor
adjustments between doors, adjust only
the right door.

Fixed part

Adjustment
part

1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ), then you can
see the lower hinge ( 2 ).

2. Insert a philips screwdriver (+) ( 3 ) into the
shaft ( 4 ) of the lower hinge.

3. Adjust the height by turning a philips
screwdriver (+) ( 3 ) clockwise (

DOWN

) or

counterclockwise ( UP ).

• When you turn a philips screwdriver (+)
counterclockwise ( UP ), the door will
move up.

appliance only. Do not re-use an old hose set.

Keep ventilation openings, in the

WARNING

appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction. Connect
to potable water supply only.

Connecting to the water supply line

1. First, shut o the main water

supply.

02 SETTING UP

2

4

1

3

3

INSTALLING THE WATER
DISPENSER LINE

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. However, it does not
sterilize or destroy microorganisms. You may need
to purchase a water purifying system to do that.

The water line also connects to the ice maker.
For the ice maker to operate properly, water
pressure of 20~125psi (138~862 kPa) is required.

If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low
water pressure (below 20psi), you can install
a booster pump to compensate for the low
pressure.

After you have connected the water line, make
sure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator
is properly filled. To do this, press the water
dispenser lever until the water runs from the water
outlet.

2. Locate the nearest cold water drinking line and

install the pipe clamp and shut o valve.

Cold water line

Pipe clamp

Shut o valve

3. Connect the water line installation kit to the

shut o valve.

Cold water line

Pipe clamp

Shut o valve

Water line installation kit

Connecting the water supply line to
the refrigerator.

There are several items that you need to purchase
to complete this connection.
You may find these items sold as a kit at your local
hardware store.

Use Copper Tubing Use Plastic Tubing

• ¼” copper tubing

• ¼” compression nut (1pc)

• Ferrule (2pc)

• ¼” plastic tubing

- Molded end(Bulb)

• ¼” compression nut (1pc)

• Water line installation kits are available at
extra cost from your dealer.
We recommend using a water line
installation kit that contains copper
tubing and a ¼” compression nut.

• Use the new hose-sets supplied with the

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Refrigerator

Plastic Tubing

Compression

Nut (1/4”)

(Assembled)

Ferrule

(Not supplied)

Copper tubing

(Not supplied)

Household water supply line

or

(Assembled)

Compression
Fitting
(Assembled)

Molded
end(Bulb)

Compression
nut (B) (1/4”)
(Not supplied)

Plastic tubing (B)
(Not supplied)

1. Connect the household water line to the

assembled compression fitting.

- If you are using copper tubing, slip the

compression nut ( B ) (not supplied) and
ferrule (not supplied) on the copper tubing (not
supplied) as shown.

- If you are using plastic tubing ( B ) , insert the
molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing ( B ) into
the compression fitting.

Do not use without the molded end (Bulb)

CAUTION

of the plastic tubing ( B ).

2. Tighten the compression nut ( B ) onto the

compression fitting.
Do not over-tighten the compression nut ( B ).

3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage.

If you find water drops or leakage in the
connection areas, turn o the main water
supply. Check the connections and, if
necessary, tighten.

4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the filter

before drinking or using the water from the
refrigerator. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.)
To flush, press a large glass or cup against the
water dispenser lever. Fill the glass, empty it
into the kitchen sink after it is filled, and then
repeat.

5. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice

maker make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that
period of time, throw out the first 1 or 2

buckets of ice the freezer makes to ensure all
impurities have been removed from the water
line.

• Only connect the water line to a
drinkable water source.

• If you have to repair or disassemble the water
line, cut o 1/4” of the plastic tubing to make
sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.

• You can test the water line quickly using
a paper cup. Under normal conditions,
the water dispenser can fill a 5.75 oz.
(170 cc) cup in about 10 seconds.

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. Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate

location with reasonable clearance between it
and the wall. Refer to installation instructions in
this manual.

2. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure

the interior light comes on when you open the
doors.

3. Set the Temperature control to the coldest

temperature and wait for an hour. The freezer
will get slightly chilled and the motor will run
smoothly. Reset the refrigerator and freezer to
the temperatures you want.

4. After you plug the refrigerator in, it will

take a few hours to reach the appropriate
temperature. You can store food and drinks
in the refrigerator after the temperature is
suciently cool.

In the event of a power failure, call the local oce
of your Electricity Company and ask how long it is
going to last.

- Most power failures that are corrected in an
hour or two will not aect your refrigerator
temperatures. However, you should minimize
the number of door openings while the
power is o.

- But Should the power failure last more than
24hours, remove all frozen food.

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If the key is provided with refrigerator, the keys
should be kept out of the reach of children and
not be in the vicinity of the appliance.
The appliance might not operate consistently
(possibility of defrosting of co tents 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.
Your appliance is frost free, which means there is
no need to manually defrost your appliance, as
this will be carried out automatically.
Temperature rise during defrosting can comply
with ISO requirements. 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 up in several layers of newspaper.
Any increase in temperature of frozen food during
defrosting can shorten its storage life.
Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed
completely.
Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with
adequate ventilation.
Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and
never put it near a direct source of heat (radiator,
for example).
Never block any vents or grilles on the appliance.
Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in
the appliance.
Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw. You
can then use the low temperatures of the frozen
products to cool food in the refrigerator.
Do not keep the door of the appliance open for
too long when putting food in or taking food out.
The shorter time for which the door is open, the
less ice will form in the freezer.
Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top
when installing.
This will help reduce power consumption and
keep your energy bills lower.

01 SETTING UP

• Under normal conditions a 170 cc(5.75
oz) cup can be filled in about 10
seconds.

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Operating your French Door
Refrigerator

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

8

1

2

3

7

( 1 ) Energy

Saver

Hold 3 sec for

ºC ↔ ºF

( 2 ) Freezer

(Hold 3 sec

for Power

Freeze)

( 3 ) Ice

Type/Water

Hold 3 sec for

Filter Reset

Touching this button turns Energy Saver
mode on and o. When you turn Energy
Saver on, the Energy Saver icon lights.
Turn Energy Saver o and the icon
goes o. The Energy Saver function
automatically turns on when power is
supplied to the refrigerator.
If condensation or water drops appear
on the doors, turn the Energy Saver
mode o.
Touch and hold this button for 3
seconds to switch the temperature
units between °C and °F.

Touch this button to set the freezer to
your desired temperature.
You can set the temperature between

-8°F and 5°F (between -23°C and

-15°C). Touch and hold this button for
3 seconds to decrease the time needed
to freeze products in the Freezer. It
can be helpful if you need to quickly
freeze easily spoiled items or if the
temperature in the freezer has warmed
dramatically (For example, if the door
was left open).

Touch this button to select the ice or
water function. You can select water or
the types of ice(cubed/crushed ice).
Each time you press the button, the
cubed and crushed ice modes alternate
and the Cubed or Crushed ice icon
lights up, indicating your selection.
After you replace the water filter, touch
and hold this button for 3 seconds to
reset the water filter life indicator.

4

5

6

( 4 ) Alarm

Hold 3 sec

for Lighting

( 5 ) Fridge

Hold 3 sec for

Power Cool

( 6 ) Ice O

Hold 3 sec for

Child Lock

( 7 ) Ice O

(RF263T**)

(RF263B/N**)

To turn the door open alarm on and o
If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm
beeps if any refrigerator door is left open
for more than three minutes. The beeping
stops when you close the door. The door
alarm function is preset to On int the
factory You can turn it o by touching and
then releasing this button. You can turn
it back on in the same fashion. The icon
lights up when the function is on.
If you touch and hold the Alarm/Lighting
button for 3 seconds, the dispenser LED
Lamp will stay on. To turn o the light
press the button for 3 seconds again.

Touch this button to set the fridge to your
desired temperature. You can set the
temperature between 34°F and 44°F
(between 1°C and 7°C ). Touch and hold
this button for 3 seconds to decrease
the time needed to cool products in the
Refrigerator. It can be helpful if you need
to quickly cool easily spoiled items or if
the temperature in the fridge has warmed
dramatically (For example, if the door was
left open).

If you don’t want to make more ice, touch
the Ice O button. Touching this button
for 3 seconds turns on Child Lock which
locks the display panel and dispenser
buttons so the buttons can not be used.
The Child Lock icon lights up to indicate
you’ve activated the Child Lock function.
Press 3 seconds to unlock. The Child
Lock are not going to lock the Cool
Pantry. The lights and motors start until
the refrigerator turns o again.

If you don’t want to make more ice, touch
the Ice O button.
The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker
stops making ice.

We recommend you to stop ice
making if the following occur:

- There is enough ice in the ice bucket.

- You want to save water and energy.

- Water is not being supplied to

the refrigerator.

If the ice maker function is
ON, and the water Line is not
connected, there will be a water
valve noise from the back of the
unit, press the Ice O (Hold 3sec
for child lock) button for less
than 3 seconds until the Ice O
Indicator ( ) illuminates.

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( 8 ) Filter

Cooling O

Mode

Water filter usage

This icon will light up when you need
to change the filter. After you use
about 300 gallons of water, the filter
indicator lights up. (about 6 months).
The icon will blink red for several
seconds when you open or close
the door. After you install the new
water filter, reset the filter indicator by
touching the Ice Type/Water Hold 3
sec for Filter Reset button.

• If water is not dispensing or
dispensing slowly, you need to
replace the water filter because
the water filter is clogged.

• Some areas have large
amounts of lime in their water,
which causes the water filter to
clog more quickly.

Cooling O mode (also called Shop
mode), is designed for use by retailers
when they are displaying refrigerators
on the shop floor. In Cooling O
mode, the refrigerator’s fan motor
and lights work normally, but the
compressor does not run, and the
refrigerator and freezer do not get
cold. To start Cooling O mode, touch
and hold the Energy Saver button
and the Freezer button for 5 seconds
during normal operation.
The refrigerator chime sounds and the
temperature display flashes OF OF.
To cancel Cooling O mode, touch
and hold the Energy Saver and the
Freezer buttons again for 5 seconds.

2

1

• To change the water filter more easily,
shut o the water supply valve.

• Sometimes, it is hard to disassemble the water
filter because impurities in the water cause it
to stick. If you are having diculties, grip the
water filter firmly and pull it hard.

• When you pull the
water filter, a little
water can leak from
the opening. This is

2

3

normal.
To minimize the water leaks, keep the filter
cartridge horizontal when you pull it.

• To prevent overflow, empty the water filter tray

( 3 ) and dry around the filter case ( 2 ).

3. Insert the new filter into the filter case ( 4 ).

4. Push the filter, and then turn it clockwise until

it locks.

• If you have trouble inserting the water
filter because of high water pressure,
shut o the water supply valve.

• The locked symbol should be lined up with the
indicator line.

02 OPERATING

CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

To reduce risk of water damage to your
property DO NOT use generic brands

WARNING

of water filters in your SAMSUNG

4

Refrigerator.
USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTERS.
SAMSUNG will not be legally responsible for any
damage, including, but not limited to property
damage caused by water leakage from the use of
a generic water filter. SAMSUNG Refrigerators are
designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water
Filter.

The Filter light turns red to let you
know when it is time to change
your water filter cartridge.
To give you time to get a new filter,
the red light comes on just before
the capacity of the current filter

(Red)

runs out.

Changing the filter on time provides you with the
freshest, cleanest water from your refrigerator.

1. Shut o the water supply. Then, turn the water

filter ( 1 ) about 1/4 turn, counter-clockwise.

2. Pull the water filter ( 1 ) from the case filter ( 2 ).

5. Touch and “Ice Type/
Water Hold 3 sec for
Filter Reset” button

(

(Filter Reset)

3 seconds to reset the

) for about

water filter. The color
of the indicator ( )
changes from red to
light o.

6. If you turned o the water supply, turn it back on.

• For a replacement water filter, you can
visit your local home Improvement
center or contact the Samsung Parts
distributor.

• Be sure the replacement water filter has the
SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water
filter. Link : http://www. samsungparts.com

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Removing any residual matter inside
the water supply line after installing
the water filter.

1. Turn ON the main

water supply and
supply water to the
refrigerator.

2. Select water in the button “ICE TYPE/

WATER”,pour 1 Gal (6-7 minutes) to clean the
water supplier system and it will take the air
out from the lines.

3. If after pour 1 Gal the water doesn’t turn

clear is possible an additional flushing in the
household lines.

4. Open the Refrigerator door and make sure

there are no water leaks coming from the
water filter.

• Be sure to flush the dispenser system
thoroughly, otherwise water may drip
from the dispenser.

• This means that there is still air in the line.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT :

The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet
valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35
and 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
connected to your cold water supply, the water
pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to
be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa.) If
the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system
is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the
reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace
the filter if necessary.

• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis
system to refill after heavy usage.

• If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may
further reduce the water pressure when used
in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system.
Remove the water filter.

If you have questions about your water pressure,
call a licensed, qualified plumber.

CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE

Basic temperature of Freezer and
Refrigerator Compartments

18_ operating

The basic temperature and recommended
temperatures of the Freezer and Refrigerator
Compartments are 0°F and 37°F(or -18°C and
3°C) respectively. If the temperature of the Freezer
and Refrigerator Compartments are too high or
low, adjust the temperature manually.

Controlling the Freezer temperature

Recommend Temp (Freezer) : 0 °F (or -18 °C )

The Freezer temperature can be set between -8°F
and 5°F (or between -23°C and -15°C) to suit
your particular needs. Press the Freezer button
repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown
in the temperature display. The temperature will
change by 1°F (or 1°C) with each press. See
below.
Fahrenheit : 0°F ➞ -1°F ➞ -2°F ➞ -3°F ➞ -4°F

Centigrade : -18°C ➞ -19°C ➞ -20°C ➞ -21°C

Keep in mind that foods such as ice cream may
melt at 4°F (or -15.5°C). The temperature display
will move sequentially from -8°F to 5°F (or from

-23°C to -15°C).

-5°F ➞ -6°F ➞ -7°F ➞ -8°F ➞

➞

5°F ➞ 4°F ➞ 3°F ➞ 2°F ➞ 1°F ➞
0°F.

-22°C ➞ -23°C ➞ -15°C ➞

➞

-16°C ➞ -17°C ➞ -18°C.

Controlling the fridge temperature

The fridge temperature can be set between 34 °F
and 44 °F (or between 1 °C and 7 °C) to suit
your particular needs. Press the Fridge button
repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown
in the temperature display. The temperature will
change by 1 °F (or 1 °C) with each press. See
below.
Fahrenheit : 37 °F ➞ 36 °F ➞ 35 °F ➞ 34 °F ➞

Centigrade : 3 °C ➞ 2 °C ➞ 1 °C ➞ 7 °C ➞ 6 °C

The temperature control process for the Fridge
works just like the Freezer process. Press the

44 °F ➞ 43 °F ➞ 42 °F ➞ 41 °F ➞
40 °F ➞ 39 °F ➞ 38 °F ➞ 37 °F.

➞ 5 °C ➞ 4 °C ➞ 3 °C.

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Fridge button to set your desired temperature.
After a few seconds, the Fridge will begin
adjusting towards the newly set temperature. This
will be reflected in the digital display.

Recommend Temp (Fridge) : 37 °F (or 3 °C )

- The temperature of the Freezer, Fridge
or Cool Select Pantry Zone may
rise when you open the doors too
frequently, or if a large amount of warm
or hot food is placed inside.

- This may cause the digital display to blink.
Once the Freezer and Fridge temperature
return to their normal set temperatures, the
blinking will stop.

- If the blinking continues, you may need to
“reset” the Refrigerator. Try unplugging the
appliance, wait for around 10 minutes and
then plug the power cord back in.

- If there is a communication error between the
Display and Main Controller, the Convertible
Display light may blink. If the blinking continues
for a long period of time, please contact a
Samsung Electronics Service Center.

USING THE COLD WATER
DISPENSER

Push the appropriate ice type button
to select what you want dispensed.

Select this if you want to

NO ICE

turn ice maker o

Using the ice Dispenser

Place a glass underneath
the ice dispenser and push
gently against the dispenser
lever with your glass.
Make sure the glass is in line
with the dispenser to prevent
the ice from bouncing out.

Please wait 2 seconds before removing

CAUTION

the glass under the dispenser to prevent
spills.
If the Refrigerator door opens, the
Dispenser does not work.

When Cubed Ice is selected after using

CAUTION

the Crushed Ice mode, a small amount of
residual crushed ice might be produced.

Do not pull the lever out. You could

CAUTION

damage or break the lever’s spring.

check the

water level

Test button

Maintaining the Ice Bucket

• To clean the ice bin/bucket, wash with a mild
detergent, rinse well, and dry thoroughly it. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents.

• The ice cubes generated by the rapid ice
making process will look white, which indicates
they are generated normally.

• As the ice maker in the refrigerator room
makes ice cubes even faster, move the ice
cubes from the refrigerator ice bin to the
freezer ice bin if you need more ice cubes.

• If ice doesn’t come out, pull out the ice bucket
and press the test button located on the right
side of ice maker.

• Do not press the test button continuously
when the tray is filled with ice or water. Water
may overflow or ice may jam the bucket.

• Normal Use
To fill the ice bucket to maximum capacity after
installation, follow these steps:
Water may overflow or ice may jam the bucket.

02 OPERATING

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check the

water level

Test button

When you select the O Ice (hielodesactivado),
remove all ice cube tray. If not using the ice
dispenser, it is possible to stack the cubes.
Remove the tank in the direction of the arrow.
Dispose of ice cubes or ice mass. Push the
bottom of the tray until it clicks. If the tray does
not fit, turn the propeller 90 degrees and try again.

To remove the ice cubes without use the

WARNING

Ice Bucket, turn o the ice maker.
(Remove the front cover of the Ice Maker)
Ice cubes in the ice machine may leak on
the drawer.

Not put food into the tray of ice.de hielo.

WARNING

If you store food in the ice bucket,may
hinder the ice maker to open or close the
door, and damage the ice maker.

Note that the ice cubes from the ice

WARNING

bucket can spill over the box to remove
the tray from the drawer. In this case, you
must remove the drawer the ice cubes
that have been spilled.

In case of power outage, ice cubes can

WARNING

melt and then freeze when power returns,
causing the dispenser to stop working.

To prevent this from happening after a power
outage, remove the ice bucket and discard the ice
and wastewater.

• If you use all the ice at one time, repeat
Steps 2 and 3 on the previous page.

• However, wait only 8 hours before removing the
first 4 to 6 cubes. This procedure will replace
ice cubes and ensure their maximum output.

• The first ice should be dicarded as they
may have bad taste.

How to Use Ice O function

WARNING

Only a suitably qualified person must
install / connect the water supply to the
refrigerator. Connect only to a potable
water supply.

In order that the ice maker work properly, need a
water pressure of 20 ~ 125 psi (138 ~ 862 kPa).
Whether traveling for vacation or business and will
not use water dispensers and ice for an extended
period:

- Close the stopcock. If not, can result in water
leakage.

- Remove all food.

- Unplug the refrigerator.

- Remove excess moisture from inside the
refrigerator and leave doors open. Otherwise,
odor and mold may occur. Do not put fingers,
hands or any other inappropriate object in the
container or bucket of ice maker. It may cause
personal injury or property damage.

- Never put fingers or objects into the dispenser
opening. Can cause injury.
Never try to take the ice maker.

- Do not wipe or spray the ice tray with water
while in the refrigerator. Remove for cleaning.

When inserting the tray of the ice maker,

Use only the ice maker refrigerator.

WARNING

make sure it is well centrada.
De Otherwise, you could lock.

The phenomenon of turbidity

• The water entering the cooler circulates
through the main filter is a filter for
alkaline water. In the filtering process,
the pressure of the water leaving
the filter increases, and the water is
saturated with oxygen and nitrogen.
When it is contacted with air, the
pressure drops rapidly and the oxygen
and nitrogen is oversaturated and

• Temporarily, water can have a cloudy

generate gas bubbles.

appearance due to these bubbles of oxygen.
After a few seconds, water is colorless.

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• Please wait 1 second before removing
the cup after dispensing water to
prevent spills. Do not pull out the
lever dispenser after dispensing ice or
water. It comes back automatically.
Ice is made in cubes. When you select
“Crushed”, the ice maker grinds the ice
cubes into crushed ice.

Ice Maker in Freezer

PARTS AND FEATURES

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the refrigerator

Test button

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FF Ice-Maker

Foldable-Shelf

Slide-Shelf

Vertical Hinged

Section

Vegetable &

Fruit Drawers

Light

FZ Ice-Maker (on some model)

Light

Ice Bucket

Auto Door Closer

Quick-Space
Glass Shelf
(on some models)

Door Bins

Cool Select
Pantry

Auto Pull Out
Drawer

Freezer
Drawer Bin

• When closing the door, make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to
avoid scratching the other door.

• If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed, put it back to the right position and close the door.

• Moisture may appear at times on the Vertical Hinged Section.

• The door handle may become loose over time. If this happens, tighten the bolts found on the
inside of the door.

• If you close one door with a lot of force, the other door may open.

• When the door opens, the interlock switch automatically turns o the auger motor in the ice
maker for safety reasons.

• When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact your service agents.

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USING THE COOL SELECT
PANTRY

The Cool Select Pantry is a full-width drawer with
adjustable temperature control. This pantry can
be used for large party trays, deli items, pizza,
beverages or miscellaneous items.
There is a temperature control which can adjust
the amount of cold air allowed into the pantry.
The control is located on the right side of the
pantry.

• The Pantry has three modes: The Fresh mode,
Chilled mode, and Deli mode. Fresh mode is
the default. Press the Temp button repeatedly
until the mode you want is lit. Once you select
a mode, the temperature will change to match
the mode you selected.

• The Pantry temperature may change
depending on the number of items inside
and where they are located, the ambient
temperature, and how often the door is
opened.

The Pantry Selection Button

1. When you select “Deli”, the temperature of the
pantry will be kept around 41 °F (or 5 °C). This
feature helps keep food fresh for a long time.

2. When you select

“Fresh”, the
temperature of
the pantry will be
kept around 38 °F
(or 3 °C).
This feature helps
keep food fresh
for a longer time.

3. When you select “Chilled”, the temperature of
the pantry will be kept around 34 °F (or 1 °C).
This feature also helps keep meat or fish fresh
for a longer time.
The table below lists the Pantry modes and
the kinds of foods that can be stored safely for
each mode.

Deli Fresh Chiled

• Pineapples • cucumbers • steaks

• lemons • apples • hard cheeses

• avocado • oranges • cold cuts

• potato • grapes • bacon

• zucchinis • hot dogs

• corn

• Fruits and vegetables may be damaged
when the “Chilled” mode is set.

• Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce in
this pantry.

Do not store glass bottles in this pantry.

CAUTION

If they are frozen, they can break and
cause personal injury.

In case you put a water bowl without its

CAUTION

ild into the pantry, condensation may
form around surrounding parts.

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
ACCESSORIES

1. Door Bins & Dairy Compartment

• Door Bins ( 1 )

To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight

out.
To relocate - Slide it in above the desires location
and push down until it stops.

• Door Bins ( 2 )

To remove - Take the right side of the bin out by
lifting it at an angle along the guide, and then take
the left side out by pulling it from the door.
To relocate - Slide it into the original location and
push down until it sticks.

1

2

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• Injury may occur if the door bins are not

• Do not allow children to play with the bins.

CAUTION

firmly assembled.

Sharp corners of the bins may cause injury.

Do not adjust a bin full of food. Remove
the food first.
To remove dust from the bins - Remove
the guard and wash in water.

2. Tempered Glass shelves

To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the

direction shown ( 1 ) and lift it up vertically ( 2 ).
Pull the shelf out.
To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired
height. Then lower the front of the shelf so that the
hooks can drop into the slots.

The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy.

CAUTION

Use special care when removing them.

1

2

3. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers

To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension.

Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight out.
To relocate - Insert the drawer into the frame rails
and push back into place.

To relocate the Cool select pantry – Push
the rails to the back of the refrigerator. Place the
drawer onto the rails and slide the pantry back
until it is in place.
To remove the divider – Pull the pantry
completely out to full extension and raise the front
side of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall
of the pantry, then lift the divider out.
To relocate the divider - Hook the back of the
divider over the rear wall of the pantry and push
the divider down.

Using the doors

Ensure that the doors close all the way and are
securely sealed.
When the refrigerator door is only partially open,
it will automatically close. But, the door will stay
open when opened more than the auto close
range and you must close it manually.

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The drawers need to be removed before

CAUTION

the glass shelf above them can be lifted
out.

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
ACCESSORIES

1.

ICE BUCKET (in Auto Pull out drawer)

To remove - Lift the ice bucket ( 1 ).
To relocate - Place the ice bucket into the Auto
Pull out drawer ( 2 ).

2

1

4. Cool select pantry

To remove the Cool select pantry - Pull the

pantry out to full extension. Tilt up the front side of
the pantry and pull straight out.

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2. Super Extended Drawer

To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension.
Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift straight out.
To relocate - Place the drawer onto the rails ( 4 )
by tilting it up. Lower the drawer into place until it
is horizontal and slide the Drawer ( 3 ) in.

4

3

3. Freezer Drawer

To remove the freezer drawer - Pull the freezer
drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it
out to remove.
To relocate the freezer drawer - Place the bin
into the rail assembly.

Do not allow babies or children go inside

CAUTION

the drawer.

- It can cause death from suocation by
entrapment or a personal injury.

Do not sit on the Freezer door.

- The door may be broken and cause a
personal injury.
To prevent children entrapment, you
must reinstall the divider using provided
screw after cleaning or other actions
if you removed the divider from the
drawer.

CLEANING THE
REFRIGERATOR

Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator
prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep
the refrigerator free of odor and germs.

Cleaning the Interior

Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild
detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. You
can remove the drawers and shelves for a more
thorough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers
and shelves before putting them back into place.

Cleaning the Exterior

Wipe the control panel and digital display with
a damp, clean, soft cloth. Do not spray water
directly on the surface of the refrigerator.
The doors, handles, and cabinet surfaces should
be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped
dry with a soft cloth. To keep your appliance
looking its best, polish the exterior once or twice a
year.

Do not remove the divider.

CAUTION

WARNING

If trapped inside, children may be injured
or suocate to death.

Do not spray water directly on the

CAUTION

refrigerator. Use a clean, damp cloth to
clean.

Do not clean the appliance by spraying

CAUTION

water directly onto it.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol
to clean the appliance.

• This may result in discoloration, deformation,
damage, electric shock or fire. Do not spray
inflammable gas near the refrigerator.

- There is a risk of explosion or fire.
You can erase the printed

CAUTION

letters on the display if you
apply stainless cleaner
directly to the area where
the letters are printed.

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Cleaning the Ice / Water Dispenser

Wipe the Ice / Water Dispenser with a clean and
soft cloth.

When using the crushed

CAUTION

ice selection from the
dispenser some residual
ice chips may start to
collect in the ice chute.
To prevent that residual ice
from melting and running
out of the chute you should
clean out the residual ice
when you see it start to
collect in the ice chute.

If the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may
not close properly, and the refrigerator will not
operate eciently. Keep the door seals free of
dust or stains by cleaning the doors with a mild
detergent and damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean,
soft cloth.

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Do not clean the refrigerator with

CAUTION

benzene, thinner, or car detergent.
These substance could cause a fire.

Cleaning the rear side of the
refrigerator

To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and
dirt accumulation.
Vacuum the rear side of the appliance once or
twice a year.

Do not remove the back cover ( 1 ).

CAUTION

You could suer an electric shock.

1

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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 prod-

Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended

Cream Cheese, cheese
food, and cheese spread

Hard Cheese (unopened) 3-4 Months 6 Months

Hard Cheese (opened) 2 Months Not recommended

Cottage Cheese 10-15 Days Not recommended

Cream 7-10 Days 2 Months Check date code. Most yogurt, creams, and

Sour Cream 2 Weeks Not recommended

Cream Dips (opened) 1 Week Not recommended

Yogurt 10-14 Days Not recommended

Frozen Yogurt na 2 Months

EGGS

Eggs (uncooked) 3-4 Weeks Not recommended

Eggs (cooked) 1 Week Not recommended Store in covered container

Leftover egg dishes 3-4 Days Not recommended Store in covered container

FRESH FRUITS

Apples 1 Month Not recommended

Bananas 2-4 Days Not recommended

Peaches, Melons, Pears,
Avocados

Berries and Cherries 2-3 Days 12 Months

Apricots 3-5 Days Not recommended

Grapes 2-5 Days na

Pineapple (un-cut) 2-3 Days Not recommended

Pineapple (cut) 5-7 Days 6-12 Months

Citrus 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Store uncovered.

Juice 6 Days Not recommended

Frozen Juice Thawing only 12 Months Check date code. Do not re-freeze.

2-4 Weeks Not recommended

3-5 Days Not recommended

ucts are sold in date-coded cartons that indicate
a products’s peak freshness. Re-seal with cap
or wrap tightly. Do not return unused portions to
original container.

Check date code. Keep all cheese tightly packed
in moisture proof wrap

similar products are sold in date-coded cartons
that indicate a product’s peak freshness. Re-seal
or cover tightly. Do not return unused portions to
original container.

Check date code. Keep covered.

Check date code. Store eggs in coldest part of
refrigerator and in their original container.

If storing in refrigerator, do not wash fruit before
storing. Store in moisture resistant bags or
containers. Wrap cut fruits. Some fruits darken
when refrigerated.

Check date code and re-seal in original con­tainer. Do not return unused portions to original
container.

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Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips

FISH AND SHELLFISH

Fish

Fatty Fish (mack­erel, trout, salmon)

Lean Fish (cod,
flounder, etc)

Frozen or Breaded na 3 Months

Shellfish

Shrimp (uncooked) 1-2 Days 12 Months

Crab 3-5 Days 10 Months

Cooked Fish or
Shellfish

MEAT

Fresh, Uncooked

Chops 2-4 Days 6-12 Months

Ground 1 Day 3-4 Months

Roast 2-4 Days 6-12 Months

Bacon 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Months

Sausage 1-2 Days 1-2 Months

Steak 2-4 Days 6-9 Months

Poultry 1 Day 12 Months

Lunch meat 3-5 Days 1 Month

Cooked

Meat 2-3 Days 2-3 Months

Poultry 2-3 Days 4-5 Months

Ham 1-2 weeks 1-2 Months

1-2 Days 2-3 Months

1-2 Days 6 Months

2-3 Days 3 Months

Keep in original wrapper and store in coldest part of
refrigerator. Package in vapor-proof and moisture
proof wrap for freezer. Freeze at 0ºF(or -18°C ).
Thaw in refrigerator or check date code. Freeze in
original packaging.

To freeze, package in vapor-proof and moisture-proof
container.

Check date code for use. Store in coldest part of
refrigerator in original packaging. Package in moisture­proof and vapor-proof container for freezing. Recom­mended refrigerator temperature 33ºF to 36ºF (or
1°C to 2°C ) and freezer temperature 0ºF to 2ºF (or

-18°C to -16°C )

Check date code for use. Store in coldest part of
refrigerator in original packaging. Package in moisture­proof and vapor-proof container for freezing.

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Sources:

American Meat Institute Foundation. 1994. Yellow pages: answers to predictable questions consumers ask about
meat and poultry. American Meat Institute Food Marketing Institute. 1999. The food keeper. Food Marketing Institute,
Washington, D.C. Freeland-Graves, J.H. and G.C. Peckham. 1996. Foundations of food preparation, 6th ed. Prentice­Hall, Inc. Englewood Clis, NJ. Hillers, V.N. 1993. Storing foods at home. Washington State University Cooperative
Extension, Pullman, WA. Publ. EB 1205.
National Restaurant Association. 2001. Be cool-chill out! Refrigerate promptly. National Restaurant Association
Education Foundation¼s International Food Safety Council, Washington, D.C. USDA. 1997. Basics for handling food
safely. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Washington, D.C.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The refrigerator
does not work at
all or it does not
chill suciently.

The food in the
fridge is frozen.

You hear unusual
noise or sounds.

The cabinet-door
sealing area of the
appliance is hot
and condensation
is occurring.

Ice Maker is not
producing ice.

You can hear
water bubbling in
the refrigerator.

There is a bad
smell in the
refrigerator.

Frost forms on
the walls of the
freezer.

Water dispenser
is not functioning.

Auto close
system does not
work with the
freezer door.

• Check if the power plug is properly connected.

• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fridge
inner temperature. If it is, set the refrigerator colder.

• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?

• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation?

• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is too low.

• Try setting the refrigerator to a warmer temperature.

• Is the temperature in the room too low? Set the refrigerator warmer.

• Did you store the food which is juicy in the coldest part of the refrigerator? Try moving
those items to the other shelves in the fridge instead of keeping them in the colder
areas or bins.

• Check if the refrigerator is level and stable.

• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation?
Try moving the back of the refrigerator at least 2 inches from the wall.

• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?

• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. This is normal and occurs
because various accessories are contracting or expanding according to the
temperature of the refrigerator interior.

• If it sounds as if something is hitting something else inside the refrigerator, this is normal.
The sound is caused by the compressor operating at high capacity.

• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section
of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.

• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door open
for a long time.

• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice?

• Is the water line connected and the shut-o valve opened?

• Did you manually stop the ice making function?

• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.

• This is normal. The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating through the refrigerator.

• Check for spoiled food.

• Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) should be tightly covered.

• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food.

• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.

• Allow sucient space between the stored foods for ecient air circulation.

• Is the freezer drawer closed properly?

• Is the water line connected and the shut-o valve opened?

• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?

• Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.

• Is the water tank frozen because the fridge temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.

• Is there an imbalance between the right and left parts of the door?

• Open and close the door smoothly 1~2 times.
After you do this, the auto close system usually works properly again.

• Try opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right and the left part of the
door.

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Warranty (USA)

WARRANTY ON SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR

LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.)
SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE

This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG)
and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against
manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship for the limited warranty period of:

One (1) year parts and labor
Five (5) years parts and labor on Sealed Refrigeration System Only (Compressor, Evaporator, Condenser, Drier,
and Connecting Tubing)
Ten (10) years part and Five (5) years labor on Digital Inverter Compressor Only

This limited warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States that have been installed,
operated, and maintained according to the instructions attached to or furnished with the product. To receive
warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG at the address or phone number provided below
for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG
authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to
SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center to receive warranty service.

SAMSUNG will provide in-home service within the contiguous United States during the warranty period at no
charge, subject to availability of SAMSUNG authorized servicers within the customer’s geographic area. If in­home service is not available, SAMSUNG may elect, at its option, to provide transportation of the product
to and from an authorized service center. If the product is located in an area where service by a SAMSUNG
authorized servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or required to bring the product to a
SAMSUNG authorized service center for service.
To receive in-home service, product must be unobstructed and accessible to the service agent.

During the applicable warranty period, a product will be repaired, replaced, or the purchase price refunded,
at the sole option of SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG may use new or reconditioned parts in repairing a product, or
replace the product with a new or reconditioned product. Replacement parts and products are warranted for the
remaining portion of the original product’s warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts
and products are the property of SAMSUNG and you must return them to SAMSUNG.

This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship encountered in normal
household, noncommercial use of this product and shall not cover the following: damage that occurs in
shipment, delivery, installation, and uses for which this product was not intended; damage caused by
unauthorized modification or alteration of the product; product where the original factory serial numbers have
been removed, defaced, changed in any way, or cannot be readily determined; cosmetic damage including
scratches, dents, chips, and other damage to the product’s finishes; damage caused by abuse, misuse, pest
infestations, accident, fire, floods, or other acts of nature or God; damage caused by use of equipment, utilities,
services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not
supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG; damage caused by incorrect electrical line current, voltage, fluctuations
and surges; damage caused by failure to operate and maintain the product according to instructions; in-home
instruction on how to use your product; and service to correct installation not in accordance with electrical or
plumbing codes or correction of household electrical or plumbing (i.e., house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses).
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be the customer’s responsibility.

Visits by an authorized servicer to explain product functions, maintenance or installation are not covered by this
limited warranty. Please contact SAMSUNG at the number below for assistance with any of these issues.

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