Samsung RF30KMEDBSR/AA-03, RF30KMEDBSR/AA-02, RF30KMEDBSR/AA-01, RF30KMEDBSR/AA-00, RF30KMEDBSG/AA-00 Owner’s Manual

Refrigerator

User manual

RF30KM*

Free Standing Appliance

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Contents

SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………………………………………… 09 OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ………………………………………………… 17 TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………………………………………… 33

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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 efﬁciently. 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 ﬁnd 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.

WARNING

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING (US ONLY)

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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 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 of fire.

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

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

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

• Do not install this appliance near a heater or 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 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 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 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 film before you initially plug the product in.

• The instructions include the following wording regarding the use of extension cords:

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“WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115120 V, 10 A, or more. If a grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.”

• 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.

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

- This may result in an electric shock or fire.

• Do not modify the refrigerator. Unauthorized modifications can cause safety problems. To reverse an unauthorized modification, we will charge the full cost of parts and labor.

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

CAUTION

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

• Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.

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

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• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours before loading foods after installation and turning on.

• We strongly recommend you use a qualified technician or service company to 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 filled 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 when 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. Children 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 overfill 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 fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute, or ice maker bucket.

- It may cause personal injury or material damage.

• Do not use or place any substances sensitive 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.

• Do not store pharmaceutical 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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 difficulty changing a non-LED light, contact a Samsung service energy.

• 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.

- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

CAUTION

USAGE CAUTIONS

• 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.

• Have the refrigerator’s water supply connected only to a potable water supply. To operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 20 ~ 125psi 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 including ice bucket, unplug it, close the water valve, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold.

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• 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 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 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 do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long period of time, empty the refrigerator including ice bucket, pull out the power plug, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold.

• 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 glass or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer. The container may freeze and break, and this may result in 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 and ice in the ice bucket, 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, ice tray and water cubes only with potable water (mineral water or purified water).

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

• Do not apply strong shock or excessive force onto the surface of glass.

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

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

- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

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• Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil can solidify, making it foul-tasting and difficult 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.

CAUTION

CLEANING CAUTIONS

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

WARNING

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 flammable 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.

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ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE

• In the event of a power failure, call the local office 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.

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

• 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.

• In case of particular foods, keeping it under refrigeration can have a bad effect on preservation due to its properties.

• 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 the frozen food while the appliance defrosts, wrap the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.

• 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 (radiator, for example).

- Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for energy efficiency.

- 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.

- It is recommended to install the refrigerator with clearance to the back and sides. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

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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 efﬁciencies that this new appliance offers.

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 sufficient 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 in locations where the temperature is over 110 °F (43 °C) or below 50 °F (10 °C ).

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

If the refrigerator does not have enough space, it can cause the bad inﬂuence to refrigeration efﬁciency and power consumption. 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 ﬁxed 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 ﬁnal 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.

Depth “A” 35 1/2" (901mm)

Width “B” 35 3/4" (908mm)

Height “C” 68 7/8" (1749mm)

Overall Height “D” 70" (1777mm)

Depth “E” 37 7/8" (963mm)

(50mm)

125° 125°

62 1/8"

(1578mm)

35 3/4" (908mm)

4 3/4" (122mm)

2 3/8" (61mm)

30 7/8"

(785mm)

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

13 1/4"

(335mm)

49 3/4" (1263mm)

54 3/8" (1383mm)

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When moving your refrigerator

To prevent floor damage, be sure the front

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adjusting legs are in the up position (above the floor). Refer to ‘Adjusting the Level’ in the manual (on page 14).

Flat-blade screw driver(-)

Control Lever

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 14. 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.

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. 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.

• 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.

Disassemble the refrigerator doors

Be careful not to drop and scratch the

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doors while removing them.

Required Tools (Not provided)

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

Philips

screwdriver(+)

Flat-blade screw

driver(-)

Socket wrench

(10mm)

Pliers

Allen wrench

(3/16”) (5mm)

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With the door opened

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

2. Disconnect the 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.

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).

Allen wrench

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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).

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RE-ATTACHING 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 into the center of the transparent coupler (Type A) or the Guide Lines (Type B) to prevent water leakage from the dispenser.

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

Type A Type B

Dispenser

Center of Transparent coupler

The Guide Lines

DISASSEMBLING THE FLEX DOOR

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

2. Take off the cover (2) w/harness with a flat- blade screwdriver (-).

When reassembling it, be sure to connect

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the wire harness. If it is not connected, the Flex Room does not work.

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

5. Lift up the Flex door from the rails.

Putting too much food into the freezer

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drawers can prevent the freezer from closing completely and can cause frost build-up.

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RE-ASSEMBLING THE FLEX DOOR

To reattach the flex doors, assemble parts in reverse order.

Be sure to connect the Flex Door Wire

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Connector. If it is not connected, the Flex Room does not work.

5. Holding the top of the Freezer Drawer, pull it out all the way, and then remove it from the rail system.

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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.

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

4. Press the fixing hook of the rail system.

Be careful not to scratch or dent the

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sliding rail by letting it strike the floor.

Make sure that you mount the freezer

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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.

Putting too much food into the freezer

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drawers can prevent the freezer from closing completely and can cause frost build-up.

RE-ASSEMBLING THE FREEZER DOOR

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

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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, 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.

MAKING MINOR 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.

flat-blade screwdriver (-)

Control Lever

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 turn it counterclockwise to level the refrigerator. (You turn the lever clockwise to lower the refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise it.)

Both control levers must be touching the

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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 difficult 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.

Fixed part

Adjustment part

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

1. Pull out the flex door ( 1 ) to reveal 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 ( counterclockwise (

DOWN

) or

).

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

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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 20-125 psi (138 ~ 862Kpa) 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.

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 ¼” compression nut.

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

Cold water line

Pipe clamp

Shut off 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)

01 SETTING UP

Connecting to the water supply line

1. First, shut off the main water supply.

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

Compression

Nut (1/4”)

(Assembled)

Ferrule

(Not supplied)

Copper tubing (Not supplied)

Refrigerator

Plastic Tubing (Assembled)

Compression Fitting (Assembled)

Plastic tubing (B)

Household water supply line

(Not supplied)

Molded end(Bulb)

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

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1. Connect the household water line to the assembled compression fitting.

- If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut ( A ) (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)

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of the plastic tubing ( B ).

2. Tighten the compression nut ( A ) onto the

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

3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage. If you find 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 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.

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 sufficiently cool.

If condensation or water drops appears on both sides of fridge door’s central part, turn the Energy Saver mode off after removing the condensation. (See the explanation on Energy Saver button in the USING THE CONTROL PANEL.)

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 fill a 5.75 oz. (170cc)

cup in about 10 seconds.

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Operating your French Door Refrigerator

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

( 2 )

The Alarm button serves two purposes:

- To turn the door open alarm on and off

- To reset the water filter 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 filter, touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to reset the water filter life indicator. When you reset the water filter 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 filter after six months (about 300 gallons). Some areas have large amounts of lime in their water, which causes the water filter to clog more quickly. If this is the case in your area, you will have to change the filter more frequently than every six months.

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.

( 1 )

Freezer/

Power Freeze

(3sec)

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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. You can set the temperature between 5 °F (-15 °C) and

-8°F (-23 °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 a large amount of food, activate the Power Freeze function at least 24 hours before you put the food into the freezer.

Alarm/

Filter Reset (3sec)

( 3 )

Energy

Saver

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( 4 )

Fridge/

Power

Cool

(3sec)

( 5 )

Lighting/

ºC ↔ ºF

(3sec)

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 44 °F (7 °C) and 34°F (1 °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 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.

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.

( 6 )

Ice Maker

Off/

Control

Lock

(3sec)

(7)

Water

( 8 )

Filter

The Ice Maker Off button serves two purposes:

- To turn the Ice maker on and off

- To turn the Control Lock Function on and off.

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

2) Control 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 Control Lock is on, the refrigerator does not dispense ice or water, even if the Dispenser Lever is pressed. The Control Lock icon lights up to indicate you’ve activated the Control Lock function. Press 3 seconds to unlock.

Touch this button to dispense water. This mode can not be used with the Ice Type mode simultaneously. Water mode shuts off when you touch the Cubed/Crushed Ice button.

Water filter usage

This icon lights up when you need to change the filter, usually after the refrigerator has dispensed about 300 gallons of water (after 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 and holding the Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button for 3 seconds.

- 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.

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Ice Type

Touch this button to select your desired ice type. Cubed and crushed ice modes

Cubed

Crushed

alternate when you press the button. This mode can not be used with the Water mode simultaneously.

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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 selection of cubed or crushed ice, or water remains active. When you press a button, open a door, or push a Dispenser Lever, the Panel Display will turn on again. Except for the Energy Saver, Water, and Cubed/Crushed Ice buttons, all function buttons will become operational after you remove your ﬁnger from the button you are currently pressing.

( 10 )

Ice Maker

If you don’t want to make more ice, touch the Ice Maker Off button.

Off

The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker stops making ice.

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 Maker Off (Control Lock(3sec)) button for less than 3 seconds until the Ice Off Indicator ( ) illuminates.

CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

To reduce the risk water damage to your

WARNING

property DO NOT use generic brands of water filters 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 ﬁlter. 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 ﬁlter cartridge. To give you time to get a new ﬁlter, the red light comes on just before the capacity of the current ﬁlter runs out. Changing the ﬁlter on time provides you with the freshest, cleanest water from your refrigerator.

To change the water filter, follow these steps:

1. Shut off the water supply. Then, turn the water

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

(Red)

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

Cooling

Off Mode

Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on the shop floor. 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 Freezer, Fridge and Alarm buttons for 5 seconds during normal operation. The refrigerator chime sounds and the temperature display flashes OFF. To cancel Cooling Off mode, touch and hold the Freezer, Fridge and Alarm buttons again for 5 seconds.

• To change the water filter more easily, shut off 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 difficulties, 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 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).

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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 off the water supply valve.

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

5. Touch the “Alarm/hold 3 sec for Filter Reset”

button (

(Filter Reset)

about 3 seconds to reset the water filter. The color

of the indicator ( changes from red to off.

) for

)

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

1. Turn ON the main water supply and supply water from water supply line.

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 flushing may be required in some households.

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

Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly, otherwise water may drip from the dispenser. This means that there is still air in the line.

6. If you turned off 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. To order more water filter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer. Be sure the replacement water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water filter.

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.

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CONTROLLING THE 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 like some 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

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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 reflected 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 or hot food is placed inside.

- A rise in temperature 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.

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USING THE DISPENSER

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

NO ICE

Select this if you want

to turn ice maker off

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.

• To select water, press the water button on the display, and then press the dispenser lever.

• To select Ice, press the ICE type button of your choice on the display, and then press the dispenser lever.

• If you have selected cubed ice, when you press the lever, the dispenser may dispense a small amount of crushed ice first.

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

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.

• 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. See the illustration below.

• 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.

Making Ice

• To fill 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.

check the water level

Test button

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If you want to remove the ice cubes

CAUTION

without using the ice bucket, please turn the ice maker off and remove the ice maker’s front cover from the ice maker. 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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

may spill out over the drawer when you remove the ice bucket from the drawer. If this occurs, be sure to clear the ice cubes that spilled out of the drawer. If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may

CAUTION

melt, and 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 ice making Steps 2 and 3, left. However, only wait 8 hours before dispensing the first 4 to 6 ice cubes. This will replenish the ice cubes and ensure maximum ice production.

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 difﬁcult to remove them. To remove the ice bucket safely and avoid injury, hold the bottom of the bucket with one hand and the side of the bucket with the other. Then, lift up on the ice bucket, and pull it straight out. To put the ice bucket back in, push it ﬁrmly straight back.

If the ice bucket is not pushed firmly into place, ice in the bucket can melt.

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

• The inside of the ice bucket is very cold

CAUTION

• Use only the ice maker provided with

• To operate the ice maker properly, water

when the refrigerator is operating. Do not reach deep inside the ice bucket.

the refrigerator. The water supply to this refrigerator must only be installed/connected by a suitably qualified person. Connect to a potable water supply only.

pressure of 20 ~ 125psi is required.

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Going on vacation...

If you have 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 and ice in the ice bucket.

- 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 fingers, 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 finger 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

When you insert the Ice maker tray, be

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sure that the tray is well centered at the entrance. Otherwise, the tray may get stuck.

Water clouding phenomenon

All water provided to the refrigerator flows through the core filter which is an alkaline water filter. In the filtering process, the pressure of the water that has flowed out of the filter is increased, and the water becomes saturated with oxygen and nitrogen. When this water flows 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.

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