Samsung RF323TE User Manual
Refrigerator
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02_ Safety information
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.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION
WARNINGS
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp
place 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.
• 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 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,
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).
WARNING
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• 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.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic
film before you initially plug the product in.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have
grounded the refrigerator before
attempting to investigate or repair any
part of the appliance. Power leakages
can cause severe electric shock.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other
potential lightning attractors as an electrical
ground.
- Improper use of the grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock. If it is necessary
to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the appliance. The marked rating
of the extension cord should be AC115-120 V,
10 A, or more. If a grounding adapter is used,
make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
• If the power cord is damaged,
have it replaced immediately by the
manufacturer or its service agent.
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
• Allow sufficient space around the
refrigerator and install it on a flat 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
obstruction.
• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
• We recommend you have installed this refrigerator
by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock,
fire, explosion, problems with the product, or
injury.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
• Do not insert the power plug 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 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 spray flammable gas near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion or fire.
• Do not store volatile or flammable substances
CAUTION
WARNING
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in the refrigerator.
- Storing benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas
and other such products in the refrigerator may
cause explosions.
• 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.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for
long periods of time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the
ultraviolet rays.
• Do not disassemble or repair the
refrigerator yourself.
- You run the risk of causing a fi re, malfunction,
and/or personal injury.
- When the interior or exterior LED lamp has
gone out, please contact your service agent.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas :
clearances between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful when you open
the doors when children are in the area. Do not
let children hang on the door. If not, a serious
injury may occur. Risk of children entrapment.
Do not let children enter inside the refrigerator.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so
that they do not fall out.
• This product is intended only for the storage of
food in a domestic environment.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked flames
or potential sources of ignition and air the room in
which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in explosion or fire.
• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the
manufacturer or its service agents.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or
smoke, pull the power plug immediately
and contact your Samsung Electronics
service center.
• IIf you experience difficulty changing a nonLED 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, pull out
the power plug and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
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. The water supply to this refrigerator
must only be installed/connected by a suitably
qualified person and connected to a potable
water supply only. In order to operate the
ice maker properly, water pressure of 20 ~
125psi is required. If you have a long vacation
or business trip and won’t use water or ice
dispensers, close the water valve.
- Otherwise, water leakage may occur.
• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and
leave the doors open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
• Service Warranty and Modifi cation.
- Any changes or modifi cations
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 modifi cations.
• Do not block the air holes.
- If the air holes are blocked, especially with a
plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled.
CAUTION
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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, pull out
the power plug, 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.
• Fill the water tank and ice tray with potable
water only.
• If the product is flooded, make sure to
contact your nearest service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
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.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning
or making repairs.
State of California Proposition
65 Warnings:
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn of potential exposure to such
substances.
This product contains a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. This
appliance can cause low-level exposure to some
of the substances listed, including benzene,
formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.
CRITICAL DISPOSAL
WARNINGS
• Risk of child entrapment. Before you
throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children can
not easily climb inside.
• 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.
• R600a or R134a 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
R600a), contact your local authority in regard to
safe disposal of this product.
• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the
door/door seals and door latch so that small
children or animals cannot become trapped
inside. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The
gases in the insulation material require a special
disposal procedure. Please contact your local
authorities in regard to the environmentally safe
disposal of this product.
contents
SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………………………………………… 06
OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ………………………………………………… 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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06_ setting up
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.
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 fixed
wall, you need a minimum clearance of 3 ¾”
(95mm) 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.
Model RF323T**
Depth “A” 35 1/2" (901mm)
Width “B” 35 6/8” (908mm)
Height “C” 68 7/8” (1749mm)
Overall Height “D” 70” (1777mm)
Depth “E” 37 7/8” (963mm)
• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top
when installing. This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your energy bills lower.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 50ºF (10ºC).
• Do not locate the refrigerator where it may
become wet.
3 inches
3/4
2 inches
2 inches
B
A
C
E
D
B
A
C
E
D
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01 SETTING UP
When moving your refrigerator
To prevent floor damage, be sure the front
adjusting legs are in the up position (above
the floor). Refer to ‘Adjusting the Level’ in
the manual (on page 9).
FLOORING
For proper installation, you must place this
refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the
same height as the rest of the floor. This surface
should be strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator, or approximately 359lbs (165kg).
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.
ACCESSORIES AND
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following accessories are included with your
refrigerator:
Hex wrench Fastener
Required Tools (Not provided)
You need the following tools to complete the
installation of your refrigerator:
Philips
screwdriver(+)
Flat-blade screw
driver(-)
Socket wrench
(10mm)
Pliers
Allen wrench
(3/16”) (5mm)
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 9. 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 before
removing the door or drawer.
• Be careful not to drop, damage, or
scratch the door/drawer while removing
them.
• Use care when you remove the doors/drawer.
The doors are heavy and you could injure
yourself.
• Reattach the doors/drawer 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
doors while removing them.
CAUTION
Flat-blade screw
driver(-)
Control Lever
WARNING
WARNING
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With the door opened
1. Remove 3 screws holding down the TOP
TABLE ( 1 ) and separate wires connected.
2. Disconnect two connector ( 2 ) on the left side
door. To remove the water coupler from the
hinge, twist and pull it from the hinge. Remove
the water line ( 3 ) while pressing the marked
part ( 4 ) of the water line coupler.
If a red clip is on the coupler, it must be
removed before removing the tube.
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 ).
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 ).
REATTACHING THE
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 to the
center of 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 check that it
holds the line firmly.
DISASSEMBLE THE FLEX DOOR
1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up.
2. Remove the freeze room guard ( 1 ) by lifting
the guard up.
CAUTION
2
3
4
Red Clip
(1/4")
5
6
7
Allen wrench
10
8
9
1
1
Center of Transparent coupler
The Guide Lines
Dispenser
clip A (1/4”)
(6.35 mm)
clip A (1/4”)
(6.35 mm)
Type A Type B
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01 SETTING 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.
5. Holding the top of the Freezer Drawer, pull it out all
the way, and then remove it from the rail system.
Be careful not to scratch or dent the sliding
rail by letting it strike the floor.
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.
Putting too much food into the freezer
drawers can prevent the freezer from
closing completely and can cause frost
build-up.
ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER
To reattach the drawer after you have moved
the fridge to its fi nal location, assemble the parts
in reverse order.
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL
Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can
make final adjustments. Use a level to test if the
refrigerator is level both side to side and back to
front. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be
possible to get the doors perfectly even, which
may cause moisture condensation and increased
energy bills. Below is an example of how to level
the refrigerator if the left side of the refrigerator is
lower than the right side.
How to adjust the level
1. Open the freezer drawer and remove the lower
basket.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) into a 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
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.
2
flat-blade screwdriver (-)
Control Lever
CAUTION
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