Samsung RF30HBEDBSR Product Manual

Refrigerator

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION ……………………………………………………………… 2
SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ………………………… 9
OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ………………………… 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………………………………………… 39

Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before using your new Samsung French Door
Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to
ensure that you know how to operate the features
and functions that your new appliance offers safely
and effi ciently.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or those who lack
experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Because the following instructions cover various
models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may
differ slightly from the refrigerator described in this
manual.
If you have any question, contact us at
1-800-SAMSUNG or fi nd help and information
online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and
precautions:

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in
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 symbols 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.

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WARNING

CRITICAL INSTALLATION
WARNINGS

• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp
location or place where it may come in
contact with water.

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

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

• Do not plug several appliances into the same
multiple power strip.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the voltage listed
on the refrigerator’s rating plate.

- This provides the best performance and
also prevents overloading of house wiring
circuits, which could 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 or fire.

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

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

• Do not 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.

• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord.
Always grip the plug fi rmly 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.

- Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause
an explosion or fire.

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

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

• 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
located and installed in accordance
with the instructions in this manual
before you use it.

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

- If you connect the power plug upside down, the
wire can get cut off and cause a 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 crushed
or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.

• Keep the packing materials out of reach of
children.

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

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

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

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

• If your refrigerator comes with fasteners used
to level the doors, keep them out of reach of
children.
Do not let children play with them.

- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a
child swallows a fastener.

• 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

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

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

- This may result in an electric shock or fire.

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

CAUTION

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

• Allow suffi cient space around the
refrigerator and install it on a fl at
surface.

- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal
cooling system may not work correctly.

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

• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.

- When installing the refrigerator, make sure both
legs contact the floor for secure installation.
Legs are located at the bottom back of freezer
door.
Insert a flathead screwdriver and turn it in the
direction of the arrow until it is level.

- Always balance the load on each door.

- Overloading a door may cause the refrigerator
to fall, causing physical injury.

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• We strongly recommend you have a qualifi ed
technician or service company install the
refrigerator.

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

WARNING

CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS

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

• Do not store articles on the top of the
appliance.

- When you open or close the door, the articles
may fall and cause personal injury and/or
material damage.

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

- This may result in an electric shock or injury.

- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury

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

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

• 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 if children are in the area.

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

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

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

- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

• Do not let children step on a drawer cover.

- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.

• Do not overfi ll the refrigerator with food.

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

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

- This may cause frostbite.

• Never put fi ngers or other objects into the water
dispenser hole, ice chute, or ice maker bucket.

- It may cause personal injury or material
damage.

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

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

- This refrigerator is for storing food only.

- This may result in fire or explosion.

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

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

• Do not place or use 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, fi re,
problems with the product, or injury.
Do not put a container fi lled 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 attempt to repair, disassemble,
or modify the appliance yourself.

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

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

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

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

• 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 if children
are in the area.

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

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

• 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
fl ames or potential sources of ignition, and air
the room in which the appliance is standing for
several minutes.

- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.

- Do not use a ventilating fan.

- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.

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

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

• If you experience diffi culty changing a non-LED
light, contact a Samsung service center.

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

- Please contact your service agents.

• If dust or water enters the refrigerator, unplug
the refrigerator and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.

- There is a risk of fire.

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CAUTION

USAGE CAUTIONS

• When the Outer Door is opened wider
than normal (more than 105°), the Inner
Door can scrape against the inner
portion of the Outer Door.

• Do not open the Inner Door when the Outer
Door is open. Close the Outer door so that the
Handle Latch catches on the Inner Door, and
then open the Inner and Outer Doors together.

• When you close the Outer Door, make sure you
hear the “click” sound of the latch catching on
the Inner Door.

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

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

• Use only the ice maker provided with the
refrigerator.

• Have the refrigerator’s water supply installed by
a suitably qualifi ed person and connected only
to a potable water supply.
To operate the ice maker properly, water
pressure of 20 ~ 125psi (138 ~ 862kPa) is
required.
If you will be away from home for a long period
of time (on vacation, for example) and won’t
be using the water or ice dispensers, close the
water valve.

- Otherwise, water leakage may occur.

• If you won’t be using the refrigerator for a very
long period of time, (3 weeks or more) empty
the refrigerator, unplug it, close the water valve,
wipe excess moisture from the inside walls,
and leave the doors open to prevent odors and
mold.

• Service Warranty and Modifi cation.

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

• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.

- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a

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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 fi ve
minutes before plugging it back in.

• If you have a long vacation planned or do not
intend to use the refrigerator for a long period of
time, (3 weeks or more) empty the refrigerator,
pull out the power plug, close the water valve,
wipe excess moisture from the inside walls,
and leave the doors open to prevent odors and
mold.

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

• To get the best performance from the product:

- Do not place food 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.

- Do not place glasses, bottles, or carbonated
beverages in the freezer.
These items may freeze and break.
Broken glasses, bottles, and beverage
containers can cause injury.

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

- There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator
from the power supply if you will be away for
less than three weeks.
However, if you will be away for more than
three weeks, remove all the food, unplug the
refrigerator, close the water valve, wipe excess
moisture from the inside walls, and leave the
doors open to prevent odors and mold.

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

- Do not fill the tank with tea or a Sports drink.
This may damage the refrigerator.

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

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

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

- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

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CAUTION

WARNING

CLEANING CAUTIONS

• Do not spray water directly 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.

• Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any
foreign matter or dust from the power
plug blades.
Do not use a wet or damp cloth when
cleaning the plug.

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

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

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

WARNING

• This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive toxicity.

CRITICAL DISPOSAL WARNINGS

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

- Take off the doors and door latch.

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

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

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

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

• 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 fl ammable gas
(Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe disposal of this
product.

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

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

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

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR
PROPER USAGE

• In the event of a power failure, call the local
offi 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 affect your refrigerator
temperatures. However, you should minimize
the number of door openings while the power
is off.

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

• If a key is provided with refrigerator, the keys
should be kept out of the reach of children and
not be kept in the vicinity of the appliance.

• The appliance might not operate consistently
(frozen contents can thaw or temperatures
can become too warm in the frozen food
compartment) when sited for an extended
period of time in a location where ambient
air temperatures are constantly below the
temperatures for which the appliance is
designed.

• Do not store food which goes bad easily at low
temperature, such as bananas and melons.

• Your appliance is frost free, which means there
is no need to manually defrost your appliance.
This will be carried out automatically.

• Temperature rise during defrosting complies
with ISO requirements.
But If you want to prevent an undue rise in the
temperature of frozen food while the appliance
defrosts, wrap the frozen food in several layers
of newspaper.

• Any increase in the temperature of frozen food
during defrosting can shorten its storage life.

• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed
completely.

Saving Energy Tips

- 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 (a
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 the time the door is open, the less
frost build-up you’ll have in the freezer.

- Provide sufficient clearance to the right, left,
back, and top for air circulation when installing
the refrigerator. This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

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A

B

C

D

E

60 1/8

(1526mm)

12 2/8”

(309mm)

120°

120°

2” (50mm)

35 3/4” (908mm)

30 7/8”

(785mm)

49 3/4” (1263mm)

4 6/8” (122mm)

2 3/8” (61mm)

54 3/8” (1383mm)

Setting up your French Door
Refrigerator

GETTING READY TO INSTALL
THE REFRIGERATOR

B

A

SETTING UP

Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung
French Door Refrigerator.
We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and
effi ciencies that this new appliance offers.

E

C

D

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 fl oor.

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

• A location that provides suffi 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.

If the refrigerator does not have enough space, the
internal cooling system may not work properly.
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra
space at the back for the water line connections.
When you install the refrigerator next to a fi xed
wall, you need a minimum clearance of 3 ¾”
(95mm) between the refrigerator and wall to allow
the door to swing open.

Important: Make sure that you can easily move
your refrigerator to its fi nal location by measuring
doorways (both width and height), thresholds,
ceilings, stairways, etc.
The following chart details the exact height and
depth of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator.

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Model RF30HB*

Depth “A” 35 1/2” (901mm)

Width “B” 35 6/8” (908mm)

Height “C” 68 7/8” (1749mm)

Overall Height “D” 70” (1777mm)

Depth “E” 37 7/8” (963mm)

2” (50mm)

120°

35 3/4” (908mm)

4 6/8” (122mm)

2 3/8” (61mm)

30 7/8”

(785mm)

60 1/8””

(1526mm)

120°

12 2/8”

(309mm)

Each measurement based on the design
dimension, so it may differ depending on
the measuring method.

49 3/4” (1263mm)

54 3/8” (1383mm)

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CAUTION

Flat-blade screw
driver(-)

Control Lever

When moving your refrigerator

To prevent fl oor damage, be sure the front
adjusting legs are in the up position (above the
fl oor).
Refer to ‘Adjusting the Level’ in the manual (on
page 15).

ACCESSORIES AND REQUIRED
TOOLS

The following accessories are included with your
refrigerator:

Hex wrench

Flat-blade screw
driver(-)

Control Lever

Flooring

For proper installation, you must place this
refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the
same height as the rest of the fl oor. This surface
should be strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
To protect the fi nish of the fl ooring, 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 (Not provided)

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

Philips

screwdriver (+)

Pliers

Flat-blade screw

driver (-)

Allen wrench

(3/16”) (5mm)

Socket wrench

(13/32”) (10mm)

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REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR

(1)

(3)

Red Clip
(1/4")

DOORS

For some installations you need to remove the
fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the
refrigerator to its fi nal 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 15.
If you need to remove the doors. continue below.

Before removing the door/drawer, make sure you
read the following items:

WARNING

Disconnect power to the refrigerator before
removing the doors or drawers.

• Be careful not to drop, damage or
scratch the doors/drawers while
removing them.

• Use care when you remove the doors/drawers.
The doors are heavy and you could injure
yourself.

• Reattach the doors/drawers properly to avoid:

- Moisture from air leakage.

- Uneven door alignment.

- Wasting energy due to improper door seal.

Disassembling the refrigerator doors

WARNING

Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while
removing them.

With the door opened

1. Remove 3 screws holding down the TOP
TABLE (1) and separate the connected wires.

(1)

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.

(2)

Red Clip
(1/4")

(3)

(4)

CAUTION

If a red clip is on the coupler, you must remove it
before removing the tube.

SETTING UP

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)

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4. Open the door (more than 90°), lift from the

Auto Closing Hinge

Check the direction

Door Middle Hinge

Allen wrench

middle hinge, and then remove the door.

- Due to its design features, you can disassemble
and re-assemble the door only when the
door is open. (The holes in the Door Shaft
and the Door Middle Hinge are deliberately
tilted at specifi c angles so that it is diffi cult to
disassemble and re-assemble with the door
closed.)

CAUTION

Place the door, inside facing up, on a non­scratching surface.

Door Middle Hinge

Auto Closing Hinge

CAUTION

Do not use a fl at head screwdriver to align the
Auto close Hinge. It may get damaged. Use the
Door middle Hinge instead.

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).

(10)

(8)

(9)

Check the direction

Allen wrench

- If the Auto Closing Hinge is aligned to be
vertical as shown in the fi gure, align it to be
parallel by using the Door Middle Hinge. (See
Step 5 on the right for instructions explaining
how to disassemble the Door Middle Hinge.)

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REATTACHING THE

Center of Transparent

coupler

The Guide Lines

Dispenser

clip A (1/4”)
(6.35mm)

Type A

Type B

clip A (1/4”)
(6.35mm)

(1)

(2)

REFRIGERATOR DOORS

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

1. The Water Line must be fully inserted into the
center of the transparent coupler (Type A) or the
Guide Lines (Type B) to prevent water leakage
from the dispenser.

2. Insert the clip in the install pack, and then
confi rm that it holds the line fi rmly.

Type A

Type B

2. Take off the cover (2) with the harness using a
fl at head screwdriver (-).

(2)

3. Press the locking tab and separate the Wire
Connector.

SETTING UP

Center of Transparent

coupler

clip A (1/4”)
(6.35mm)

Dispenser

The Guide Lines

clip A (1/4”)
(6.35mm)

DISASSEMBLING THE FLEX
DOOR

1. Take out the Flex Zone (1) by lifting it up.

(1)

4. Remove 1 hex head bolt from each side with a
socket wrench (10mm).

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5. Lift up the Flex door from the rails.

(1)

(2)

DISASSEMBLING THE FREEZER
DOOR

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

2. Remove the freeze room guard ( 1 ) by lifting
the guard up.

(1)

RE-ASSEMBLING THE FLEX
DOOR

To reattach the fl ex door after you have moved the
fridge to its fi nal location, assemble parts in reverse
order.

CAUTION

When reassembling the Flex Door, be sure to
reconnect the wire harness. If the wire harness is
not reconnected, the Flex Room does not work.

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3. Take out the lower basket ( 2 ) by lifting the
basket up from the rail system.

(2)

4. Press the fi xing hook of the rail system.

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

fl at-blade screwdriver (-)

Control Lever

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

RE-ASSEMBLING THE FREEZER
DOOR

To reattach the drawer after you have moved
the fridge to its fi nal location, assemble the parts in

reverse order.

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch or dent the sliding rail by
letting it strike the fl oor.

CAUTION

Make sure that you mount the freezer 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.

ADJUSTING THE LEVEL

Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can
make fi nal 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, you will not
be able 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.

How to adjust the level

1. Open the freezer drawer and remove the lower
basket.

2. Insert a fl at-blade screwdriver (-) into a notch on
the left control lever, and then turn it counter­clockwise to level the refrigerator.
(You turn the lever clockwise to lower the
refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise it.)

SETTING UP

fl at-blade screwdriver (-)

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Control Lever

CAUTION

Adjustment
part

Fixed part

DOWN

UP

(3)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(4)

Both control levers must be touching the fl oor
to prevent the refrigerator from tipping over and
causing personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

If the refrigerator is installed on an uneven fl oor, it
may tilt. To prevent this, adjust the control levers
on both front legs so that they contact the fl oor
fi rmly.

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

It is diffi 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.

1. Pull out the freezer drawer (1) to reveal the
lower hinge (2).

2. Insert the supplied allen wrench (5/32” (4mm))
(3) into the shaft (4) of the lower hinge.

3. Adjust the height by turning the hex wrench
(3) clockwise (

UP

(

).

(1)

DOWN

) or counter clockwise

(2)

(3)

(4)

When you turn the hex wrench counter­clockwise ( ), the door will move up.

MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
BETWEEN OUT DOOR AND IN
DOOR

After raising the out door, insert the supplied SHIM
HINGE MIDDLE in the gap between the OUT
DOOR and the HINGE-SHAFT.

(3)

MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
TO THE DOORS

A leveled refrigerator is necessary for getting the
doors perfectly even.
For leveling instructions, review the previous
section on leveling the refrigerator.

SHIM HINGE MIDDLE are enclosed with

Fixed part

Adjustment
part

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

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the refrigerator.
The thickness of RING is 0.04” (1mm).

CAUTION

Keep the Rings out of the reach of children and
make sure that children do not play with them or
put them into their mouths.

INSTALLING THE WATER

Pipe clamp

Cold water line

Shut off valve

Shut off valve

Pipe clamp

Cold water line

Water line installation kit

Compression Nut

(1/4”) (Assembled)

Ferrule

(Not supplied)

Plastic Tubing
(Assembled)

Compression
Fitting (Assembled)

Molded end
(Bulb)

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

or

Copper tubing

(Not supplied)

Plastic tubing (B)
(Not supplied)

Household water supply line

Refrigerator

DISPENSER LINE

A water dispenser with a fi lter is one of the helpful
features on your new refrigerator.
To help promote better health, the water fi lter
removes unwanted particles from your water.
However, it does not sterilize the water 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 ~ 125psi (138 ~ 862kPa) is
required.
If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low
water pressure (below 20psi), 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 fi lled.
To do this, press the water dispenser lever until the
water runs from the water outlet.

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.

Cold water line

Shut off valve

Pipe clamp

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 fi nd 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)

SETTING UP

Connecting to the water supply line

1. First, shut off the main water
supply.

Compression Nut

(1/4”) (Assembled)

2. Locate the nearest cold water drinking line and
install the pipe clamp and shut off valve.

Cold water line

Pipe clamp

Shut off valve

Ferrule

(Not supplied)

Copper tubing

(Not supplied)

3. Connect the water line installation kit to the
shut off valve.

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Refrigerator

Plastic Tubing

Household water supply line

(Assembled)

Compression
Fitting (Assembled)

or

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 fi tting.

- 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 fi tting.

CAUTION

Do not use without the molded end (Bulb) of the
plastic tubing ( B ).

2. Tighten the compression nut (B) onto the
compression fi tting.
Do not over-tighten the compression nut (B) .

3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage.
If you fi nd water drops or leakage in the
connection areas, turn off the main water
supply. Check the connections and, if
necessary, tighten.

4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the fi lter before
drinking or using the water from the refrigerator.
(Flush approximately 6 minutes.)
To fl ush, press a large glass or cup against the
water dispenser lever.
Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink after
it is fi lled, 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 fi rst 1 or
2 buckets of ice the freezer makes to ensure all
impurities have been removed from the water
line.

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 suffi ciently cool.

If condensation or water drops appear
on both sides of the fridge door’s central
part, turn the Energy Saver mode off after
removing the condensation.
(See the explanation of the Energy Saver
button in “Using the Control Panel” on
page 19.)

Only connect the water line to a drinkable
water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the
water line, cut off 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 fi ll a 5.75oz. (170cc)
cup in about 10 seconds.

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Operating your French Door

(10)

(9)

Refrigerator

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

(1)

(2)

(3)

( 1 )

Energy

Saver

(10)

(7)

Touching this button turns Energy Saver
mode on and off. When you turn Energy
Saver on, the Energy Saver icon lights.
Turn Energy Saver off and the icon goes
off. The Energy Saver function’s factory
setting is “ON”. If condensation or water
drops appear on the doors, turn the
Energy Saver mode off.

(9)

(8)

( 2 )

Freezer

(Hold 3

(4)

(5)

(6)

sec for

Power

Freeze)

The Freezer button serves two purposes:

- To set the Freezer to your desired
temperature.

- To turn the power freeze function on
and off.

1. To set the Freezer temperature
Touch the Freezer button to set the Freezer
to your desired temperature. You can set
the temperature between -8°F (-23°C)
and 5°F (-15°C).

2. Power Freeze function
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).
When you use this function, the energy
consumption of the refrigerator will
increase.
Remember to turn it off when you don’t
need it and return the freezer to your
original temperature setting. If you need to
freeze large amount of food, activate the
Power Freeze function at least 20 hours
before you put the food into the freezer.

OPERATING

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( 3 )

Alarm

(Hold 3
sec for

Filter

Reset)

( 4 )

Lighting

(Hold 3

sec for ºC

↔ ºF)

The Alarm button serves two purposes:

- To turn the door open alarm on and off

- To reset the water fi lter life indicator.

1. Door Alarm Function
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 pre-set to On in the
factory. You can turn it off by pressing and
then releasing the Alarm button. You can
turn it back on in the same fashion. The
icon lights up when the function is on.

When the Door Alarm function is on and
the alarm sound is triggered, the Door
Alarm Icon will blink while the alarm
sounds.

2. Water Filter Life Indicator Function
After you replace the water fi lter, touch and
hold this button for 3 seconds to reset the
water fi lter life indicator. When you reset
the water fi lter life indicator, the Filter icon
on the panel turns Off. The Filter icon will
turn red to let you know it is time to change
the water fi lter after six months (about 300
gallons). Some areas have large amounts
of lime in their water, which causes the
water fi lter to clog more quickly. If this
is the case in your area, you will have to
change the fi lter more frequently than every
six months.

Lighting button serves two purposes:

- To turn the dispenser light on and off

- To switch the temperature units
between ºC and ºF

1. Light Function
Touching the Lighting button turns on the
Dispenser LED lamp in continuous mode
so that it stays on continuously. The button
also lights up. If you want the Dispenser
lamp to come on only when some one
uses the dispenser, press the Lighting
button to turn the continuous mode off.

( 5 )

Fridge

(Hold 3
sec for

Power

Cool)

( 6 )

Ice Off

(Hold 3
sec for

Child

Lock)

The Fridge button serves two purposes:

- To set the Fridge to your desired
temperature.

- To turn the Power Cool function on
and off.

1. To set the Fridge temperature, press
the Fridge button.

You can set the temperature between
34°F (1°C) and 44°F (7°C).

2. Power Cool function

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).

The Ice Off button serves two purposes:

- To turn the Ice maker on and off

- To turn the Child Lock Function on and
off.

1. Ice Off Function
If you don’t want to make more ice, press
the Ice Off button.

2. Child Lock Function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds
to lock the display, the Flex Zone panel,
and the dispenser buttons so the buttons
can not be used.

When the Child Lock is on, the refrigerator
does not dispense ice or water even if you
press the Dispenser Lever.

The child lock icon lights up to indicate
you’ve activated the child lock function.

Press 3 seconds to unlock.

2. To switch the temperature units
between ºC and ºF,

Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds
to select the temperature display you want.

Each time you press and hold the button,
the ºC and ºF temperature modes alternate
and the ºC or ºF icon lights up, indicating
your selection.

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(Cubed)

(Crushed)

(7)

Cubed Ice

(8)

Crushed

Ice

(Cubed)

(Crushed)

( 9 )

Ice Off

Icon

Press the Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice
button to select the type of ice you want
dispensed.

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.

The Ice Off icon lights when you press the
Ice Off button (6) and turn the Ice-Maker
off.

We recommend you 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. If this
occurs, press the Ice Off (Hold
3sec for child lock) button for less
than 3 seconds until the Ice Off
Indicator (

) illuminates.

( 10 )

Filter Icon

Cooling

Off Mode

Water fi lter usage

This icon lights up when you need
to change the fi lter, usually after the
refrigerator has dispensed about 300
gallons of water (after about 6 months).
After you install the new water fi lter, reset
the fi lter indicator by touching and holding
the Hold 3sec for Filter Reset button for 3
seconds.

- If water is not dispensing or
dispensing slowly, you need to
replace the water fi lter because
the water fi lter is clogged.

- Some areas have large amounts
of lime in their water, which
causes the water fi lter to clog
more quickly.

- North American (US, Canada) Models
Only ;

Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode),
is designed for use by retailers when they
are displaying refrigerators on the shop
fl oor. In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator’s
fan motor and lights work normally, but
the compressors do not run, and the
refrigerator and freezer do not get cold.
To start Cooling Off 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 fl ashes OFF.
To cancel Cooling Off mode, touch and
hold the Energy Saver and the Freezer
buttons again for 5 seconds.

OPERATING

To save electricity, the Panel Display turns off
automatically under the following conditions:
When no button has been pressed, when no
doors are open, or when no Dispenser Lever
has been pushed.
However, the icon indicating your cubed
or crushed ice selection will stay on. When
you press a button, open a door, or push a
Dispenser Lever, the Panel Display will turn on
again.
All function keys, except Energy Saver and
the Cubed and Crushed keys will become
operational after you remove your fi nger from
the button you pressed.

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CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

(Red)

(Filter Reset)

WARNING

To reduce risk of water damage to your property
DO NOT use generic brands of water fi lters in your
SAMSUNG Refrigerator.

USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND
WATER FILTERS. SAMSUNG is not
legally responsible for any damage,
including, but not limited to, property
damage caused by water leakage
from the use of a generic water fi lter.

SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work
ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filters.
The Filter light turns red to let you know when it is
time to change your water fi lter cartridge.
To give you time to get a new fi lter, the red light
comes on just before the capacity of the current
fi lter runs out.
Changing the fi lter on time provides you with the
freshest, cleanest water from your refrigerator.

To change the water fi lter, follow these steps:

1. Shut off the water supply. Then, turn the water
fi lter (1) about 1/4 turn, counter-clockwise.

2. Pull the water fi lter (1) from the case fi lter (2).

(Red)

(2)

(3)

3. Insert the new fi lter into the fi lter case (4).

(4)

4. Push the fi lter, and then turn it clockwise until
it locks.

• If you have trouble inserting the water
fi lter because of high water pressure,
shut off the water supply valve.

• The locked symbol should be lined up with the

(2)

(1)

indicator line.

5. Touch and hold the “Alarm / hold 3 sec for
Filter Reset” button (

(Filter Reset)

) for about

3seconds to reset the water fi lter.

• To change the water fi lter more easily,
shut off the water supply valve.

• Sometimes, it is hard to disassemble the water
fi lter because impurities in the water cause it to
stick. If you are having diffi culties, grip the water
fi lter fi rmly and pull it hard.

• When you pull the water fi lter, a little water
can leak from the opening. This is normal.
To minimize the water leaks, keep the fi lter
cartridge horizontal when you pull it.

• To prevent overfl ow, empty the water fi lter tray
(3) and dry around the fi lter case (2).

The color of the indicator (
red to off.

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

For a replacement water fi lter, visit your
local home Improvement center or visit
Samsung’s parts distributor on line at:

http://www.samsungparts.com
Be sure the replacement water fi lter has

the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the
water fi lter.

) changes from

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

1. Turn ON the water supply if you turned it off
when you installed the water fi lter.

2. Run water through the dispenser until the water
runs clear (approx. 6 to 7 minutes).
This will clean the water supply system and
remove air from the lines.

3. Additional fl ushing may be required in some
households.

4. Open the Refrigerator door and make sure
there are no water leaks coming from the water
fi lter.

Be sure to fl ush the dispenser 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 fi ltration 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 if the sediment fi lter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked.
Replace the fi lter if necessary.

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

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

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

OPERATING

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CONTROLLING THE

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

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

TEMPERATURE

Basic temperature of Freezer and
fridge compartments

The basic and recommended temperatures of the
Freezer and Fridge compartments are 0°F and
37°F (or -18°C and 3°C) respectively.
If the temperature of the Freezer and Fridge
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 ➞ -5°F ➞ -6°F ➞ -7°F ➞ -8°F ➞ 5°F ➞
4°F ➞ 3°F ➞ 2°F ➞ 1°F ➞ 0°F.

Centigrade : -18°C ➞ -19°C ➞ -20°C ➞

-21°C ➞ -22°C ➞ -23°C ➞ -15°C ➞ -16°C ➞

-17°C ➞ -18°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).

Controlling the fridge temperature

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

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

Centigrade : 3°C ➞ 2°C ➞ 1°C ➞ 7°C ➞ 6°C
➞ 5°C ➞ 4°C ➞ 3°C.

The temperature control process for the Fridge
works just like the Freezer process.
Press the Fridge button to set your desired
temperature.
After a few seconds, the Fridge will begin adjusting
towards the newly set temperature.
This will be refl ected in the digital display.

• The temperature of the Freezer or Fridge
may rise when you open the doors too
frequently, or if a large amount of warm

• A rise in temperature may cause the digital

• If the blinking continues, you may need to

• If there is a communication error between the

or hot food is placed inside.

display to blink. Once the Freezer and
Fridge temperature return to their normal set
temperatures, the blinking will stop.

“reset” the Refrigerator. Try unplugging the
appliance, wait for around 10 minutes and then
plug the power cord back in.

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.

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USING THE COLD WATER AND

(1)

(2)

ICE DISPENSERS

Push the appropriate button to select
what you want dispensed.

NO ICE

Select this if you want

to turn ice maker off

Using the ice lever ( 1 )

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.

(1)

(2)

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.

• Ice is made in cubes. When you select
“Crushed”, the ice maker grinds the ice cubes
into crushed ice.

• When you select Cubed Ice after using the
Crushed Ice mode, a small amount of residual
crushed ice might be produced.

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

• If you need a large amount of ice and the ice
maker is making ice cubes quickly, move ice
cubes from the refrigerator ice bin to the freezer
ice bin to open up space in the refrigerator ice
bin. The ice maker will then make additional ice.

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

• Do not press the test button continuously when
the tray is fi lled with ice or water. Water may
overfl ow or ice may jam the bucket.

OPERATING

Using the Water lever ( 2 )

Push the Water lever dispenser ( 2 ) gently with
your glass. Water will be released from the
dispenser.

• If you push the water and Ice lever at
about the same time, the dispenser
operates only the option you actually
selected or pushed fi rst.

• 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.

Using the Ice & Water Dispenser together

To get Ice and water, push the Ice lever ( 1 ) fi rst
for ice, then move your glass down and press the
water dispenser lever (2) for water.

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Making Ice

• To fi ll the ice bucket to maximum capacity after
installation, follow these steps:

1. Allow your refrigerator to operate and cool
down for 24 hours (or 1 full day).

- Waiting 24 hours will allow your ice maker to
cool properly.

2. Dispense 4 to 6 ice cubes into the glass.

3. After 8, and then 16 hours, dispense a full glass
of ice.

• To test the ice maker, press the Test button
on the ice maker. You will hear the refrigerator
chime (ding-dong). When the chime sounds,
release the Test button.

• The chime sounds automatically again to let
you know the ice maker is working well.

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Check the water level

CAUTION

Check the water level

Test button

Using the ice off Function

When you select the Ice Off mode, remove all ice
cubes from the bucket.
If you leave the ice cubes in the bucket, the ice
cubes may clump together, making it diffi cult to
remove them.
To remove the ice bucket, lift up the bottom, and
then pull out. To put the bucket back in, push the
bucket straight back until you hear a click.

If you do not push the ice bucker fi rmly
into place, ice in the bucket can melt.

• If you want to remove a large number of ice
cubes without removing the ice bucket, turn
off the ice maker, remove the ice maker’s front
cover, and then carefully remove the ice cubes.
Replace the ice maker’s front cover when you
are done. Note that the ice cubes in the ice
maker can spill out over the drawer.

• Do not put food in the ice bucket. If you store
food in the ice bucket, the food can strike the
ice maker when you open or close the door,
causing damage to the ice maker.

• Note that the ice cubes in the ice bucket may
spill out over the drawer when you remove the
ice bucket from the drawer.
If this occurs, be sure to pick up the ice cubes
that spilled out of the drawer.

• If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may melt
then freeze together when the power comes
back on, causing the dispenser to stop
working.

To prevent this problem, after a power failure, pull
out the ice bucket and discard the residual ice or
water.

If you use all the ice at once, you must
repeat Steps 2 and 3 under Ice Making.
However, only wait 8 hours before
dispensing the fi rst 4 to 6 ice cubes.
This will replenish the ice cubes and
ensure maximum ice production.

If the bucket does not fi t, turn the helix 90 degree
(see the last illustration on the right, below) and try
again.

CAUTION

• The inside of the ice bucket stays cold when it
is operating.
Do not reach deep inside the ice bucket.

• Use only the ice maker provided with the
refrigerator.

• Have a suitably qualifi ed person install and
connect the water supply line to the refrigerator.

• Connect the water supply line to a potable
water supply only.

• To operate the ice maker properly, water
pressure of 20 ~ 125 psi is required.

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Going on vacation...

If you are going on a long vacation or business trip
and won’t use the water or ice dispensers for a
long time:

• Close the water valve. Otherwise, water
leakage may occur.

• Remove all food.

• Unplug the refrigerator.

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

Ice Maker Do’s and Don’ts

• Do not put your fi ngers, hands, or any other
unsuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker
bucket.

- It may result in personal injury or material
damage.

• Never put your fi nger or any other objects in the
dispenser opening.

- It may cause injury.

• Do not try to disassemble the ice maker.

• Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water
while it is in the refrigerator.
Remove it to clean it.

Water clouding phenomenon

All water provided to the refrigerator fl ows
through the core fi lter which is an alkaline
water fi lter.
In the fi ltering process, the pressure of
the water that has fl owed out of the fi lter
is increased, and the water becomes
saturated with oxygen and nitrogen.
When this water fl ows out into the air, the
pressure plummets and the oxygen and
nitrogen get supersaturated, which results
in gas bubbles.
The water may temporarily look misty or
cloudy due to these oxygen bubbles.
After a few seconds, the water will look
clear.

OPERATING

CAUTION

When you insert the Ice maker tray, be sure that
the tray is well centered at the entrance.
Otherwise, the tray may get stuck.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

Light

Slide-Shelf

2 Step Foldable-

Door Bins

Convertible Room

Foldable-Shelf

FF Ice-Maker

Slide-Shelf

Vertical Hinged

Section

Cylinder Cover

Water Filter

Guard

Auto Pull Out Drawer

Freezer Drawer Bin

Light

Light

Review the illustration below to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.

Refrigerator

FF Ice-Maker

Foldable-Shelf

Slide-Shelf

Vertical Hinged

Cylinder Cover

Vegetable & Fruit

Flex Zone

Auto Closer

Water Filter

Freezer

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 too much force, the other door may open.

Section

(Option)

Drawers

Light

Guard

Light

Slide-Shelf

2 Step Foldable­Shelf

Door Bins

Auto Closer

Convertible Room

Auto Pull Out Drawer

Freezer Drawer Bin

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

If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact your service agent.

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USING FLEX ZONE

The Flex Zone is a full-width drawer with an
adjustable temperature control. You can use the
Flex Zone for large party trays, deli items, wines,
pizzas, beverages, or miscellaneous items. There
is a temperature sensor which lets you adjust the
amount of cold air allowed into the Zone. The
control buttons are located on the cap door center.

1. When “Wine/Party Dishes” is selected, the

temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept
around 42°F (5°C). This feature helps keep
food fresh for a long time.

2. When “Deli/Snack” is selected, the

temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept
around 37°F (3°C). This feature helps keep
food fresh for a longer time.

3. When “Cold Drink” is selected, the

temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept
around 33°F (1°C). This feature helps keep
drinks cold and refreshing.

4. When “Meat/Fish” is selected, the temperature

of the Flex Zone will be kept around 29°F
(-1°C). This feature helps keep meat or fi sh
fresh for a longer time.

Examples of food items you can store in the Flex
Zone by temperature setting.

OPERATING

Temperature Selection Button

• Press the Temp button repeatedly until your
desired mode is lit.

• Each time you press the Temp button, you
change the mode in this order: Meat/Fish
mode (29°F (-1°C)), Cold Drinks mode (33°F
(1°C)), Deli/Snack mode (37°F (3°C)), Wine/
Party Dishes mode (42°F (5°C)). Initially, the
Cold Drinks mode is selected. The refrigerator
will adjust the temperature in the Flex Zone
automatically to the temperature you selected.

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

Wine
Party

Dishes

• wine

• cocktails • lemons • juice • cold cuts

• cakes • biscuits • soft drinks • bacon

• cheeses • potatoes • beer • chili dogs

Deli
Snacks

• pineapples

Cold
Drinks

• bottled
water

Meat
Fish

• steaks

Fruit and vegetables may be damaged if
stored under the “Meat Fish” setting.

Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce
in the Flex Zone.

CAUTION

Do not store glass bottles in the Flex Zone under
the “Cold Drinks” or “Meat/Fish” setting.
If they freeze, they can break and cause personal
injury.

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RECOMMENDED LOCATION FOR

touch

Recommended

(3)

(1)

(2)

THE FOLDABLE SHELF

The Foldable Shelf folds up from the center, giving
you more storage area for tall items without your
having to re-arrange the shelves.

• Install the Foldable Shelf on the right side of the
refrigerator.

• If you install the Foldable Shelf on the left side, the ice
maker will prevent the shelf from folding completely.

• To use, push the front portion of the shelf back gently
so that the shelf folds up from the middle.

(3)

(1)

(2)

Recommended
Location

touch

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
ACCESSORIES

1. Door Bins

• Door Bins (1)

- To remove : Simply lift the bin up and pull

straight out.

- To relocate : Slide it in above the desired

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.

CAUTION

Do not adjust a bin full of food.
Remove the food fi rst.
To remove dust from the bins, remove the guard

and wash in water.

CAUTION

Injuries can occur if large bottles in the bottom
door bins fall over when you open the doors. Open
the doors carefully.

Injuries can occur if the door bins are not
fi rmly connected to the doors.

Do not allow children to play with the bins.
Sharp corners of the bins may cause
injury.

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