Samsung RF32FMQDBSR/AA-0000 User Manual

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Free Standing Appliance

SAFETY INFORMATION

+ Before operating the appliance, please read

this manual thoroughly and retain it for your

reference.

+ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,

as described in this instruction manual.

This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or

lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction

concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

+ Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in

this manual do not cover all possible conditions

and situations that may occur.
It is your responsibility to use common sense,

caution, and care when installing, maintaining,
and operating your appliance.

+ Because the following operating instructions

cover various models, the characteristics of

your refrigerator may differ slightly from those

described inthis manual.

+ R-6OOaor 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. Ifyour product contains flammable
gas (Refrigerant R-6OOa),contact your local

authorities to dispose of this product safely.

+ To avoid the creation of a flammable gasair

mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit
occurs, you must site this appliance in a room

that is large enough to allow the refrigerant to

dissipate. For this refrigerator, the room must be
1 m,_in size for every 8 g of R-6OOa refrigerant

inside the appliance. (10.6 cubic ft. for every .28
oz.) The amount of refrigerant in your particular

appliance is shown on the identification plate
inside the appliance.

+ Never start up an appliance showing any signs

of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

+ Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could

ignite or cause an eye injury. Ifrefrigerant
leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked flames

and move anything flammable away from the
product and ventilate the room immediately.

Failing to do so may result in fire or explosion.

Important safety symbols and

precautions:

/k WARNING

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

/K CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in
minor personal injury or property damage.

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

_ Do NOTtouch.

Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug from the wall

socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to

9revent electric shock.

Call the contact center for help.

Note.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury
to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.

After reading this section, keep it in a safe
place for future reference.

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z_ WARNING

CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION AND
SITE WARNINGS

• When transporting and installing the
appliance,care should be taken to

ensure that no parts of the refrigerating
circuit are damaged.

Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could
ignite or cause an eye injury. Ifa 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.

This appliance contains a small amount of

isobutane refrigerant (R-6OOa), a natural gas
with high environmental compatibility that is,
however, also combustible.

When transporting and installing the appliance,

care should be taken to ensure that no parts of

the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

z_ WARNING

CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS

., 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 appliance.

• 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 rating plate.
This provides the best performance and

also prevents overloading house wiring
circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from

overheated wires.

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

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

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

end.

• Do not pull the power cord or bend it excessively.

• 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.

Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

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

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

• This refrigerator must be properly

installed and located in accordance
with the manual before it is used.

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

Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may

cause an electric shock or fire.

• Connect the power plug in proper position with

the cord hanging down.

Ifyou connect the power plug upside down,

wire can get cut off and a cause fire or an
electric shock.

• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed

or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.

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

This constitutes a fire hazard.

• Keep the packing materials out of reach of

children.
There is a risk of death from suffocation if a
child puts the packaging material 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.

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

• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or

dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct
sunlight or water (rain drops).

• Do not install this appliance in a location where

gas may leak.
This may result in an electric shock or fire.

• If any dust or water inundates the refrigerator,
pull out the power plug and contact your

Samsung Electronics service.
Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

• 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.

safety informaton 03

Thismayresultinanelectricshock,fire,

problemswiththeproduct,orinjury.

+ Thisappliancemustbeproperly

grounded.

Donotgroundtheappliancetoagaspipe,
plasticwaterpipe,telephoneline,orother

potentiallightningattractor.

Youmustgroundtherefrigeratortopreventany

powerleakagesorelectricshockscausedby
currentleakagefromtherefrigerator.

Impropergroundingcanresultinanelectric
shock,fire,explosion,orproblemswiththe
product.

Neverplugthepowercordintoasocketthatis
notgroundedcorrectly.Makesurethesocketis

groundedinaccordancewithlocalandnational
codes.

Improperuseofthegroundingplugcanresult
inariskofelectricshock.

Ifitisnecessarytouseanextensioncord,use
onlya3-wireextensioncordthathasa3-blade

groundingpluganda3-slotreceptaclethatwill
accepttheplugontheappliance.Theextension

cordshouldberatedatAC115-120V,10A,or
more.Ifagroundingadapterisused,makesure

thereceptacleboxisfullygrounded.

Plugthepowerplugintothewallsocketfirmly.
Donotuseadamagedpowerplug,damaged

powercordorloosewallsocket.

Thismayresultinanelectricshockorfire.

+ Ifthepowercordisdamaged,

haveitreplacedimmediatelybythe
manufactureroritsserviceagent.

+ Thefuseontherefrigeratormustonlybe

changedbyaqualifiedtechnicianorservice
company.

Failingtodosomayresultinanelectricshock
orpersonalinjury.

/t,, CAUTION

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

+ Keep ventilation opening in the

appliance enclosure or mounting
structure clear of obstruction.

+ Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after

installation.

+ We strongly recommend you use a qualified

technician or service company to install or

service the refrigerator.

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Failing to do so may result in an electric shock,

fire, explosion, problems with the product, or

injury.

/K WARNING

CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS

G + Do not touch the power plug with wet

hands.

This may result in an electric shock.

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

When you open or close the door, the articles

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

+ Do not put items filled with water on the

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

+ Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or

products stored in the freezer with wet hands.

This may cause frostbite.

+ Do not use or place any substances sensitive

to temperature such as inflammable sprays,

inflammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or

chemicals near the refrigerator.

+ Do not keep volatile or inflammable objects or

substances (benzene, thinner, propane gas,
alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products

etc.) inthe refrigerator.
This refrigerator is for storing food only.
This may result in a fire or an explosion.

+ Do not store pharmaceuticals products,

scientifiic 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 electrical appliance inside

the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type

recommended by the manufacturer.

+ Ifthe refrigerator emits a burning smell or

smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately
and contact your Samsung Electronics service

center.

+ If dust or water inundates the refrigerator, pull

out the power plug and contact your Samsung

Electronics service.

Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

+ 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 use mechanical devices or any other

means to accelerate the defrosting process,

otherthanthoserecommendedbythe
manufacturer.

• Donotdamagetherefrigerantcircuit.

• Donotsprayvolatilematerialsuchas
insecticideontothesurfaceoftheappliance.

Aswellasbeingharmfultohumans,itmayalso

resultinanelectricshock,fireorproblemswith

theproduct.

• Donotuseahairdryertodrytheinsideofthe
refrigerator.Donotplacealightedcandleinthe

refrigeratortoremovebadodors.

Thismayresultinanelectricshockorfire.

• Fillthewatertankandicetraywithpotable
wateronly.

Donotfillwithtea,soda,orsportsdrinks.

Thiscandamageofrefrigerator.

• Donotletchildrenhangonthedoor.
Seriousinjurycanoccur.

Riskofchildentrapment.
Donotletchildrengoinsidetherefrigerator.

• Donotleavethedoorsoftherefrigeratoropen
whiletherefrigeratorisunattendedanddonot

letchildrengoinsidetherefrigerator.

• Donotallowbabiesorchildrengoinsidethe
drawer.

Itcancausedeathfromsuffocationby
entrapmentorpersonalinjury.

• DonotsitontheFreezerdoor.

Thedoorcanbebrokenandcausepersonal

injury.

• Topreventchildrenfromgettingtrappedinthe
refrigeratoryoumustreinstallthedividerusing

theprovidedscrewsaftercleaningorother

actionsifyouremovedthedividerfromthe
drawer.

• Intheeventofagasleak(suchas

propanegas,LPgas,etc.),ventilate
immediatelywithouttouchingthe

powerplug.Donottouchtheappliance
orpowercord.

Donotuseaventilatingfan.

Asparkmayresultinanexplosionorfire.

• UseonlytheLEDLampsprovidedbythe
manufacturerorserviceagent.

• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethat

theydonotplaywiththeappliance.

• Keepfingersoutof"pinchpoint"areas;
clearancesbetweenthedoorsandcabinetare

necessarilysmall.

• Donotletchildrenhangonthedoor.
Seriousinjurycanoccur.

• Riskofchildentrapment.
Donotletchildrengoinsidetherefrigerator.

• Bottlesshouldbestoredtightlytogethersothat

theydonotfallout.

• Thisproductisintendedforthestorageoffood
inadomesticenvironmentonly.

Neverputyourfingersorotherobjectsintothe

dispenserhole,icechute,oricemakerbucket.

Itmaycauseapersonalinjuryormaterial

damage.

• Donotinserthands,feet,ormetalobjects(such

asknives,etc.)intothebottomorthebackof
therefrigerator.

Thismayresultinanelectricshockorinjury.
Anysharpedgesmaycauseapersonalinjury.

• Donotattempttorepair,disassemble,

ormodifytheapplianceyourself.

Donotuseanyfuse(suchascopper,steelwire,

etc.)otherthanthestandardfuse.

Iftheapplianceneedstobeservicedorre-
installed,contactyournearestSamsungservice

center.

Failingtodosomayresultinanelectricshock,

fire,problemswiththeproduct,orinjury.

• Iftheappliancegeneratesastrange

noise,aburningsmell,orsmoke,
unplugthepowerplugimmediatelyand

contactyournearestservicecenter.
Failingtodosomayresultinanelectricorfire
hazards.

• Pullthepowerplugoutofthesocketbefore
changingtheinteriorlampsintherefrigerator
Otherwise,thereisariskofelectricshock.

• Ifyouexperiencedifficultywhenchangingalight,
contactyournearestSamsungservicecenter.

• IftheproductsisequippedwithLEDLamps,
donotdisassembletheLampCoverandLED

Lampbyyourself.
Pleasecontactyourserviceagent.

• Plugthepowerplugintothewallsocketfirmly.

Donotuseadamagedpowerplug,damaged
powercord,orloosewallsocket.

Thismayresultinanelectricshockorfire.

• Donotputacontainerfilledwithwateronthe
appliance.

Ifspilled,thereisariskoffireorelectricshock.

• NeverstaredirectlyattheUVLEDlampforlong

periodsoftime.

Thismayresultineyestrainduetothe

ultravioletrays.

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,4k CAUTION

USAGE CAUTIONS

+ Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours

after installation.

To get best performance from the product:

Do not place foods too close to the vents at

the rear of the appliance. 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 put food you have just put into the

freezer near already frozen food.

+ 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

the expiration dates of frozen goods.

+ There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator

from the power supply ifyou will be away for

less than three weeks. However, ifyou 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.

+ 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 and property
damage.

+ Do not change or modify the functionality of the

refrigerator.
Changes or modifications may result in personal

injury and/or property damage.

Any changes or modifications performed by

a 3rd party on this completed appliance are
not covered under Samsung warranty service.

Samsung is not responsible for any safety
problems, injuries, or damage resulting from 3rd

party modifications.

+ Do not block the air holes.

Ifthe air holes are blocked, especially with a
plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled.

Ifthis cooling period lasts too long, the water

filter may break and cause water leakage.

+ Use only the ice-maker provided with the

refrigerator.

+ The water supply to this refrigerator must be

06 safety informaton

installed/connected by a suitably qualified
person and connected to a potable water

supply only.

Ifyou 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.
Ifthe refrigerator is flooded or a large amount

of water enters the mechanical or electrical
sections of the refrigerator, pull out the power

plug and contact your Samsung Electronics

service center.

/_ CAUTION

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTIONS

(_ + Do not spray cleaning products directly

on the display.

Printed letters on the display may come off.

+ If any foreign substance such as water enters

the mechanical or electrical sections of the

refrigerator while you are cleaning it, unplug the
power plug and contact your nearest service

center.

Failing to do so may result in an electric shock

or fire.

+ Remove all foreign substances such as dust

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

basis.
Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry

cloth.

Failing to do so may result in an electric shock

or fire.

+ Do not clean the appliance by spraying water

directly onto it.

+ Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox to clean

the refrigerator.
They may damage the surface of the appliance

and may cause a fire.

+ Do not spray inflammable gas near the

refrigerator.

There is a risk of explosion or fire.

+ Before cleaning or performing

maintenance, unplug the appliance
from the wall socket.

Failing to do so may result in an electric shock

or fire.

,4k WARNING

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.

z_ 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.

• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of
the appliance are damaged or broken prior to

disposal.

• Either R-600a or R-134a isused as a

refrigerant.
Check the compressor label on the rear of

the appliance or the rating label inside the

refrigerator to see which refrigerant is used in

your refrigerator.

Ifyour refrigerator contains R-600a, which is
highly flammable, contact your local authorities

regarding the safe disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane is used in the insulation of

this refrigerator. Consequently, the insulation

material in the refrigerator requires special
disposal procedures. Please contact your local

authorities regarding the environmentally safe
disposal of this product.

When disposing of this or any other refrigerator,

remove the door/door seals and door latch
so that children or animals cannot become

trapped inside. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with or enter the

appliance.
Iftrapped inside, a child may get hurt or

suffocate to death.

Please dispose of the packaging material for

this product in an environmentally friendly

manner.
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.

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 within

an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator
temperatures.

However, you should minimize the number of

door openings while the power is off.

Ifthe power failure lasts more than 24 hours,
remove all frozen food.

• If keys are provided with the refrigerator, the

keys should be kept out of the reach of children

and not be in the vicinity of the appliance.

• The appliance might not operate consistently

(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
temperatures, 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 the

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

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

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

safety informaton 07

SavingEnergyTips

Installtheapplianceinacool,dryroomwith
adequateventilation.

Ensurethatitisnotexposedtodirectsunlight
andneverputitnearadirectsourceofheat

(radiator,forexample).
Neverblockanyventsorgrillesonthe

appliance.

Allowwarmfoodtocooldownbeforeplacingit

intheappliance.
Putfrozenfoodintherefrigeratortothaw.

Youcanthenusethelowtemperaturesofthe
frozenproductstocoolfoodintherefrigerator.

Donotkeepthedooroftheapplianceopenfor

toolongwhenputtingfoodinortakingfood

out.Theshorterthetimethedoorisopen,the
lessicewillforminthefreezer.

Allowclearancetotheright,left,backandtop

wheninstalling.

Thiswillhelpreducepowerconsumptionand

keepyourenergybillslower.

contents

SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR .......................................... 09

OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR ........................ 16

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 25

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GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE
REFRIGERATOR

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung
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 the water supply.

• A location without direct exposure to sunlight.

• A location with level (or nearly level) flooring.

• 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. Ifthe

refrigerator does not have enough space, the
internal cooling system may not work properly.

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

service.

12"(5o

59 ¾" (1517 mm)

Depth "A" 35 :_," (908 mm)

Width "B" 35 :_," (908 mm)

Height "C" 71 :_," (1822 mm)

Overall Height "D" 72 7/s"(1850 mm)

[_ • 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 in locations where
the temperature is over 109 °F (43 °C) or below

41 °F (5 °C ).

[_ When moving your refrigerator

To prevent floor damage, be sure the front leveling
legs are in the up position (above the floor).

Refer to "HOW TO LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR"

in the manual on page 13.

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 406 Ib

(184 kg).
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.

settng up 09

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
DOORS

If the refrigerator is too large to pass through your
doorway easily, you can remove the refrigerator

doors.

Tools you will need (Not provided)

Philipsscrewdriver Flat-blade Socket wrench

(+) screwdriver(-) 3/8" (10 mm)

Allenwrench Allenwrench

Pliers

5/32" (4 ram) 7/32" (5 ram)

Z_ Disconnect power to the refrigerator before

WARNINGremoving 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.

Re-attach the doors/drawers properly to avoid:

Moisture from air leakage.

Uneven door alignment.
Wasting energy due to improper door seal.

DISASSEMBLE THE
REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1. With the door closed, remove the 3 screws
holding the Top Cover (A)with a Phillips (+)

Screwdriver, and then remove the Top Cover

with the entire wire-harnesses attached.

2. Separate the two connectors on the left door
and the one connector on the right door. If there
are red clips on the water tube, remove them

now. Press the white sleeve [D] of the Water

Tube Coupler, and then separate the Water
Tube [E].

- Not all models have red clips.

3. Pull up the Fixer Lever (B), and then pull it
forward.

4. Remove the Hinge (C).

5. Lift up the Fridge Door and take it off.

Z_ ° While disassembling and reassembling

CAUTION the door, make sure that the electric

wires are not peeled off.

Do not let the door fall down.

10 setting up

DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER
DOORS

• Be sure to remove the Fridge Door

CAUTION before removing the Freezer Boor.

• Be careful with the wires attached to
the bottom of the Freezer Door while

disassembling.

1. With the door open, remove the screw holding
the cover (A) of the Adjustable Leg at the

bottom of the door with a Phillips (+)
Screwdriver, and then disassemble the

Connector (B).

2. Lift up and remove the Mid Hinge Cap (C)on
the Door Hinge above the Freezer Door.

3. While pushing the door in the direction of the

arrow, lift up the Mid Hinge Shaft (D).

4. Being careful that the door does not touch the

Mid Hinge (E),tilt the Door forward a little, and

then lift it up to remove.

RE-ATTACHING THE
REFRIGERATOR DOORS

/_k • Be sure to re-attach the Freezer Door

CAUTION before re-attaching the Fridge Door.

• Before re-attaching, make sure that all
the wire connectors at the bottom of the

Freezer Door are connected.

How to Re-attach the Freezer Door

1. Insert the door into the lower hinge (A) in the
direction of (1) and then push the door inthe

direction of (2). Take care not to scratch the
door with the Mid-Hinge (B).

• Be careful not to damage the wires on

CAUTION the bottom of the door. Avoid stepping

on them, etc.

2. Insert the Hinge Shaft (C) into the Mid Hinge

Hole (D) and put on the Hinge Cap (E).

When assembling the Hinge Shaft and the

Hinge Cap, be sure to assemble them in

the correct direction.

3. With the door open, join the connectors on the

bottom of the door.

Be careful not to step on or damage the

connectors.

setting up 11

4.AttachtheAdjustableLegCoverusingaPhillips
(+)Screwdriver.

HowtoAssembleFridgeDoor

1.AttachthedetachedFridgeDoortotheMid
Hinge,

2.SlidetheFridgeHinge(C)intothefixingslot,
andthenpressitdownsothatitisalignedwith

theholeinthedoor,

3.insertingtheFixerLever(B)inthedirectionof

thearrow,andthenflipitdowntoassemble.

4.AssembletheWireConnector,

5.ConnecttheWaterTube[E].ifthemodelhas
redclips,attachthemnowtotheCouplerIF].

Connecttheconnector[G]ontheleftdoorand
theconnector[HIontherightdoor.

6.AttachthefrontoftheTopCover,andthen
pressdownonitsbackuntilitliesflat,Re-

attachthescrews,

o

CAUTION

o

o

Assemble the Fridge and Freezer doors

in the reverse order of disassembly,
Ifthe Wire Connectors are cross-

assembled, the display will not work

properly.

Clips are located inside the cap on the
top,

To prevent water leaks, if the refrigerator

uses red clips, make sure the red clips

are properly connected to the Coupler
after you insert the Water Tube [El into

the center of the Coupler,

12 setting up

LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR
AND ADJUSTING HEIGHT AND

GAP OF THE DOORS

HOW TO LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR

If the Refrigerator is put on a floor that is not level,
it can cause a height difference between the doors.

Insert a Flat-Head (-) Screwdriver into the slot in

the Leveling Leg Control Lever and adjust the

level by turning the Control Lever clockwise or
counter-clockwise. When you rotate the Lever

clockwise, you raise the refrigerator. When you
rotate the Lever counter-clockwise, you lower

the refrigerator.

flat-blade Control Lever

screwdriver(-)

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• If the Refrigerator is not level back and
front, put a solid panel (such as a plastic
panel, a plastic ruler, etc.) on the floor

where the rear legs will rest, and then fix
it in place with plastic tape. When you

push in the Refrigerator, make sure the
rear legs rest on the panel.

• If you have a wooden floor or similar soft
floor, take care not to damage the floor

when pushing the Refrigerator into place.

HOW TO ADJUST THE DOOR
HEIGHT

If any one of the doors is lower than _.<_-_-:::_
the other:

• Check ifthe Refrigerator is level
before adjusting the door.

• Adjust the door height difference
by inserting a Snap Ring (@)as @<@1._

shown between the door and the

hinge. You can use the rings on the right side

door of the fresh food compartment and both
sides of the freezer compartment.

• After checking the height difference, select one

Snap Ring with a suitable thickness. Insert one
Snap Ring only, Inserting two or more Snap

Rings may cause the Snap Rings to slip out or
make a rubbing noise.

• Lift up the lower door and insert the Snap
Ring into the space between the Door and the

Hinge.

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CAUTION

To avoid injury, insert or remove Snap

Rings carefully.
Keep the Snap Rings out of the reach of

children and make sure that children do

not play with them or put them into their
mouths.

Two 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, and 2.5 mm
Snap Rings come with the Refrigerator.

Ifthe Refrigerator is level before you
load it with food, the Refrigerator may

become unbalanced due to the weight

of the food. If this occurs, adjust the level
again using the same procedure.

Ifyou raise the door too far, it can rub

against the Top Cover.

Snap Rings included with the refrigerator:

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1 mm 1.5 mm 2 mm 2.5 mm

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HOW TO ADJUST THE DOOR GAP

if the gap between the left and right fridge
compartment doors is not even,

• You can adjust the gap by turning
the bolt at the top right of the cold

storage compartment door.

• Do not turn the bolt too far,
You can break it,

1. With the doors closed, remove the 3 screws

holding the top cover using a Phillips
screwdriver, and then lift it off together with the

connected cables,

2. Turn the bolt with a 4 mm ' _ ......

hexagonal L-wrench to adjust _-__

the gap, (Not provided) _ --5_-_

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3. Turn the bolt clockwise to _/_//i=--_--

(_,,._) widen the gap.

Turn the bolt counter clockwise (,,..._) to narrow
the gap,

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 (138-862 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 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 '_our dealer.

We recommend using a water line

installation kit that contains copper

tubing and 1A"compression nut,

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--

3. Connect the water line installation kit to the 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 find these items sold as a kit at your local
hardware store,

For Copper Tubing For Plastic Tubing
,,, 1A"copper tubing ', IA" plastic tubing

• 1/4"compression nut (1pc) _ Molded end(Bulb)
Ferrule (2pc) ® 1/4"compression nut (1pc)

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Refrigerator \,,

-- Plastic Tubing

Compression (Assembled)

Nut (1/4")-

(Assembled) __ Compression

Fitting

....... .,_ (Assembled)

_ Molded

Ferrule-----4--_ _[_ : end(Bulb)

(Not supplbd)

_ Compression

_ : nut(B)(1/4")

.... _-/-.: (Not supplied)

Copper tubing or Plastic tubing (B)
(Not supplied) (Not supplied)

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

If you are using copper tubing, slip the
compression nut ( B ) (not supplied) and

ferrule (not supplied) on the copper tubing (not
supplied) as shown.

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

the compression fitting.

• Do not use without the molded end (Bulb)

CAUTION of the plastic tubing ( B ).

2. Tighten the compression nut ( B ) onto the
compression fitting.

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

3. Turn water on and check for any leakage. Ifyou
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.) Toflush, press
a large glass or cup against the water dispenser
lever. Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink

after it is filled, and then repeat.

5. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice
maker make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that period
of time, throw out the first 1 or 2 buckets of ice

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

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

If you have to repair or disassemble the water line,

cut 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.

(170 cc) cup in about 10 seconds.

COMPLETING THE SET UP

Now that you have your new refrigerator installed
in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the

features and functions of the appliance.
By completing the following steps, your refrigerator
should be fully operational.

1. Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate
location with reasonable clearance between it

and the wall. Refer to installation instructions in
this manual.

2. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure

the interior light comes on when you open the
doors.

3. Set the Temperature control to the coldest

temperature and wait for an hour, The freezer
will get slightly chilled and the motor will run

smoothly. Reset the refrigerator and freezer to
the temperatures you want.

4. After you plug the refrigerator in, it will take a

few hours to reach the appropriate temperature.
You can store food and drinks in the refrigerator

after the temperature is sufficiently cool.

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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.)

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USING THE CONTROL PANEL

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The CoolSelect button lets you set the Cool
Select Room on the bottom right of your

refrigerator to one of four settings: Freezer, Soft
Freezing, Chill, or Cool,

Press the CoolSelect button for three seconds to
activate the Cool Select Room function, and then
select one of the four settings,

Select Freezer to set the Cool Select

Freezer®Room to the same temperature as

the freezer.
* Use this setting to keep frozen

food fresh,

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Soft

Freezing

Chill *

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Cool

Select Soft Freezing to set the

temperature in the Cool Select

Room to 23 °F (-5 °C) .This

feature helps keep meat and fish
fresh longer,

Select Chill to set the temperature
of the Cool Select Room to 30 °F

(-1 °C),
Select Cool to set the temperature

of the Cool Select Room to 41 °F
(5 °C). You can keep water, juice,

soft drinks, beer, etc, cold,

Touch this button to set the freezer
to your desired temperature,

You can set the temperature between

-8 °F and 5 °F (between -23 °C and

-15 °C).

Touch and hold this button for

[_ 3 seconds to decrease the time

needed to freeze products in the
Freezer. This can be helpful if you

need to quickly freeze easily spoiled
items or if the temperature in the

freezer has warmed dramatically (For
example, ifthe door was left open).

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This button serves two purposes:

1) To turn the door open alarm on
and off

if the door alarm is set to On, an
alarm beeps ifany refrigerator

door is left open for more than two
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 touching and
then releasing this button.

E_.J)) 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) To reset the water filter life
indicator.

After you replace the water filter,
touch and hold this button for 3

seconds to reset the water filter life
indicator.

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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

is set to "ON" in the factory.

Ifcondensation or water drops

appear on the doors, turn the Energy
Saver mode off.

Touch and hold this button for 3
seconds to switch the temperature

units between °C and °R

Touch this button to set the fridge
to your desired temperature. You

can set the temperature between
34 °F and 44 °F (between 1 °C and

7 °C). Touch and hold this button
for 3 seconds to decrease the time

needed to cool products in the

Refrigerator. This can be helpful if you

need to quickly cool easily spoiled
items or if the temperature in the

fridge has warmed dramatically (For
example, ifthe door was left open).

Touching this button sets the

Dispenser LED lamp (under the

display) to continuous mode so that
it stays on continuously.

The button also lights up. Ifyou want
the Dispenser lamp to come on only

when some one uses the dispenser,
touch this button to turn the

continuous mode off. Also, pressing
this button for 3 seconds turns on

Child Lock which locks the display

_anel and dispenser buttons so the

buttons can not be used. The Child

Lock icon lights up to indicate you've

activated the Child Lock function.

Press 3 seconds to unlock.

Cubed

Crushed

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Press the Ice Type button to change

the ice type. Each time you press
the Ice Type button, the cubed and

crushed ice modes alternate and the
Cubed or Crushed ice icon lights up,

indicating your selection.

Ifyou don't need ice, turn the function
off to save on water and energy
consumption (See Ice Off below).

Press the Ice Off button for 3
seconds until the IceOff Indicator

Water filter usage
This icon will light up when you

need to change the filter. After you

use about 300 gallons of water, the
filter indicator lights up (in about 6

months). After you install the new
water filter, reset the filter indicator

by pressing the Alarm/hold 3 sec for

Filter Reset button.

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

the water filter is clogged.

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

more quickly.

- 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 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 CoolSelect button and the Freezer button
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
CoolSelect and the Freezer buttons again for 5

seconds.

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CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

+ To reduce risk of water damage to your

WARminGproperty DO NOT use generic brands

of water filters inyour SAMSUNG
Refrigerator.

USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTERS.
SAMSUNG will not be legally responsible for any

damage, including, but not limited to, property
damage caused by water leakage from the use of

a generic water filter. SAMSUNG Refrigerators are
designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water

Filter.
The Filter light turns red to let you know

when it is time to change your water
filter cartridge.
To give you time to get a new filter,
the red light comes on just before the (Red)
capacity of the current filter runs out.

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

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

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

+ 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 itto

stick. If you are having difficulties, grip the water

filter firmly and pull it hard.

+ When you pull out _,

the water filter, a little _J

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 ).

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

4. Push the filter in, and then turn itclockwise until

it locks.

(_ + If you have trouble inserting the water

filter because of high water pressure,
shut off the water supply valve.

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+ The locked symbol should be lined up

with the indicator line.

5. Touch the "Alarm/hold
3 sec for Filter Reset" F=:::::_::::_

button ((F,,ter_l_!set))forabout =ll_ I=

L m + 4 ,

3 seconds to reset the
water filter. The color of the +-

indicator ( _ ) changes from red to off.

6. Ifyou turned off the water supply, turn it back

on.

[_ + For a replacement water filter, visit your

local home Improvement center, go to

SamsungParts.com on line, or contact
your authorized Samsung dealer.

Be sure the replacement water filter has

the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on
the water filter.

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 insome
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.

ReverseOsmosisWaterSupply
IMPORTANT"

Thepressureofthewatersupplycomingoutofa
reverseosmosissystemgoingtothewaterinlet

valveoftherefrigeratorneedstobebetween35
and120psi(241and827kPa).

Ifareverseosmosiswaterfiltrationsystemis
connectedtoyourcoldwatersupply,thewater

pressuretothereverseosmosissystemneedsto
beaminimumof40to60psi(276to414kPa.)If
thewaterpressuretothereverseosmosissystem

islessthan40to60psi(276to414kPa):

• Checktoseewhetherthesedimentfilterinthe
reverseosmosissystemisblocked.Replace

thefilterifnecessary.

• Allowthestoragetankonthereverseosmosis
systemtorefillafterheaWusage.

• ifyourrefrigeratorhasawaterfilter,itmay

furtherreducethewaterpressurewhenused

inconjunctionwithareverseosmosissystem.
Removethewaterfilter.

ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourwaterpressure,
callalicensed,qualifiedplumber.

CONTROLLING THE
TEMPERATURE

RECOMMENDED FREEZER AND
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

TEMPERATURES

The recommended temperatures for the Freezer
and Refrigerator Compartments are -19 °C

and 3 °C (-2 °F and 38 °F) respectively, If the
temperature of the Freezer and Refrigerator

Compartments are too high or low, adjust the
temperature manually.

CONTROLLING THE FREEZER
TEMPERATURE

Recommended Temp (Freezer) : -2 °F (-19 °C)

Freezer

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 OF-, 2 OF-, 1 OF-, 0 oR
Centigrade : -18 °C ---*-19 °C ---*-20 °C ---*-21 °C

---*-22 °C ---*-23 °C ---*-15 °C ---*-16 °C ---*-17 °C

---*-18 °C.

[_ • The Freezer or Fridge temp indicator

will blink when the temperature in the
fridge or freezer compartment goes up

dramatically.
(Freezer or Fridge temperature indicator will stop
blinking when temperature inthe Freezer or Fridge

becomes normal, iftemperature indicator does not
stop blinking after several hours, please contact

your service center.

Power Freeze

The Power Freeze function substantially speeds up
the freezer compressor, causing the freezer to cool

down rapidly to a temperature you choose.
This icon will light up when you press and hold the

Freezer button for 3 seconds.
Power Freeze is useful ifyou need to quick freeze

an item, to make a large quantity of ice, or to cool
the freezer rapidly if it has warmed dramatically (for

example, ifthe door was left open).
To turn the Power Freeze function off manually,

press the Freezer button, and then re-set the
Freezer temperature.

Power Freeze turns off automatically after 50 hours
to decrease energy consumption.

When the Power Freeze function stops
automatically, it automatically sets the Freezer

temperature to -19 °C. Re-set the temperature if
necessary.

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

if you need to freeze large amounts of food,
activate the Power Freeze function at least 20

hours before.

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CONTROLLING THE FRIDGE
TEMPERATURE

The fridge temperature can be set between
34 °F and 44 °F (or between 1 °C and 7 °C) to

suit your particular needs. Press the Fridge button
repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown

in the temperature display. The temperature will
change by 1 °F (or 1 °C) with each press.

See below.
Fahrenheit : 37 °F -_ 36 °F -_ 35 °F -_ 34 °F -_ 44

°F -_ 43 °F -_ 42 °F -_ 41 °F -_ 40 °F -_ 39 °F -_
38 °F -_ 37 °R

Centigrade : 3 °C -_ 2 °C -_ 1 °C -_ 7 °C -_ 6 °C

-_ 5 oC-_ 4 oC _ 3 oc.

Recommended Temp (Fridge) : 38 °F (3 °C)

• The temperature of the Freezer, Fridge or
Cool Select Pantry Zone may rise when

you open the doors too frequently, or if
a large amount of warm or hot food is

placed inside.

This may cause the digital display to blink. Once
the Freezer and Fridge temperature return to their

normal set temperatures, the blinking will stop.

• if the blinking continues, you may need to "reset"
the Refrigerator. Try unplugging the appliance,

wait for around 10 minutes, and then plug the

power cord back in.

• if there is a communication error between the

Display and Main Controller, the Convertible
Display light may blink, if the blinking continues

for a long period of time, please contact a

Samsung Electronics Service Center.

USING THE COLD WATER
DISPENSER

Push the appropriate ice type button

to select what you want dispensed.

Using the ice lever ( 1 )
Push the ice lever dispenser ( 1 ) gently with your

glass, ice will be released from the dispenser.
You can choose the type of ice by pushing the

cubed or crushed button first.

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

released from the dispenser.

[_ • Ifyou push the water and

Ice lever at about the

same time, the dispenser
operates only the option

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you actually selected or pushed first.

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 ) first

for ice, then move your glass down and press the
water dispenser lever (2 ) for water.

MAINTAINING THE ICE BUCKET

• To clean the ice bin/bucket, wash with a mild
detergent, rinse well, and dry thoroughly. 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

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makingprocesswilllookwhite,whichindicates
theyaregeneratednormally.

ificedoesn'tcomeout,pullouttheicebucket
andpresstheTestbuttonlocatedontheright

sideoficemaker.Seetheillustrationunder
Makingicebelow.
DonotpresstheTestbuttoncontinuouslyif

thetrayisfilledwithiceorwater.Watermay
overfloworicemayjamthebucket.

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 a glass.

3. After another 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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CAUTION

if you want to remove ice cubes without
using the ice bucket, turn the ice maker

off and remove the front cover from the
ice maker. Then, remove the ice cubes.

Note that with the cover removed, the ice
cubes in the ice maker can spill out.
Do not put food inthe 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 any ice
cubes that spill.

Z_ ° ifa power failure occurs, ice cubes

CAUTION 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.

• ifyou use all the ice at once, you must
repeat Steps 2 and 3 above.

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, ifyou leave the ice cubes
in the bucket, the ice cubes may clump together,
making it difficult to remove them.
To remove the ice bucket, push the button on
the upper right of the bucket (1 in the illustration
above), lift up the bottom, and then pull out.
To put the bucket back in, push the bucket straight
back until you hear a click, ifthe bucket does not
fit, turn the helix 90 degree (see the last illustration
on the right, above) and try again.

Z_ " Use only the ice maker provided with

CAUTION 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.

GOING ON VACATION...

Ifyou 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 moisturefrom inside andleave the
doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.

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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.

You can hurt yourself or damage the refrigerator.
Never put your finger or any other objects in the

dispenser opening.
You can injure yourself.

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.

Z_ • When you insert the Ice maker tray, be

CAUTION sure that the tray is well centered at the

entrance.
Otherwise, the tray may be stuck.

Water clouding phenomenon

• All water provided to the refrigerator
flows through a core alkaline water filter.

Inthe filtering process, the pressure
of the water that has flowed out of the

filter has increased, and the water has

become 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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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

Ice=Maker

Ice chute

Fridge Multi-Purpose

Guard

EZ Fresh Vegetable &

Fruit Drawers

EZ Freezer Slide-Shelf

Dry Food and Meat

Storage Bin

Freezer Door Bins

EZ Slide-Shelf
Foldable-Shelf

Egg tray

Waterfilter

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Cool Select Room

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For the greatest energy efficiency, leave all
selves, drawers,and baskets in their original
positions as shown in the illustration on the

previous page.

When closinq the door, make sure the
Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct

position to avoid scratching the other door.

Ifthe Vertical Hinged Section is reversed,

put it back into the correct position, and
then close the door.

Moisture may appear at times on the
Vertical Hinged Section.

The door handle may become loose over
time. Ifthis happens, tighten the bolts found

on the inside of the door.

Ifyou close one door with too much force,

the other door may open.

[_ hen the door opens, the interlock switch

automatically turns off the auger motor in
the ice maker for safety reasons.

Ifthe interior or exterior LED lamp has gone

out, please contact Samsung service.

FRIDGE MULTI-PURPOSE DOOR BIN

A detachable divider makes it convenient to store
food.

Food products can be stored by items.

• Put the divider in place
when storing slim-size
condiment bottles and

canned drinks together.

• Take out the divider when
storing carton-size milks

or drinks.

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
ACCESSORIES

1. Door Bins Compartment

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.

Z_ Injuries can occur if the door bins are not

CAUTIONfirmly attached to the doors. Do not allow

children to play with the bins. Sharp corners
of the bins may cause injury.

[_ o not adjust a bin full of food. Remove the

food first.

Dust removal method - Remove the guard and
wash in water.

2. Tempered Glass shelves
To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the

direction shown (1)and lift it up vertically (2). Pull
the shelf out.

To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired

height. Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the
hooks can drop into the slots.

Z_ The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy.

CAUTIONUse special care when removing them.

3. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers (EZ Fresh Zone)
Holding the drawer with one hand, lift it up a little

bit while pulling it forward, and then pull it out of
the refrigerator.

[_ Remove the door bins before removing the

drawer to prevent damage to the door bins.

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CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR

A Do not use benzene, thinner, Clorox, or car

WARNINGdetergentto clean the refrigerator. They can

damage the surface of the appliance and
may cause a fire.

Do not spray the refrigerator with water while it is
plugged in, This can cause an electric shock.

To clean the refrigerator, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the power code of the refrigerator.

2. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper
towel with water.

[_ o not use any kind of detergent to clean

the refrigerator because that can discolor or

damage the refrigerator.

3. Wipe the inside and outside of refrigerator until

it is clean and dry.

4. Plug the power cord of the refrigerator back in.

CHANGING THE iNTERIOR LIGHTS

Freezer/Fridge LED Lamp

• Ifthe LED Lamp Cover is stained with foreign

substances, the LED lamp may not look bright.

Wipe the surface cover with clean dry cloth to

return the light to full brighteness.

A • Do not disassemble or replace the LED

CAUTION type lighting yourself. To replace the LED

lights, contact a Samsung service center
or your authorized Samsung dealer.

Ifyou attempt to replace the LED lamps

yourself, you risk subjecting yourself to an

electric shock or serious personal injury.

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• Check that the power plug is properly connected.

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

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

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

- Check if the set temperature ors the digital display is too low.

,, li'y setting the refrigerator to a warmer temperature.
,, Is the temperature inthe room too low? Set the refrigerator warmer.

• Did you store the food wtqictq is juicy in the coldest part of the refrigerator? Try moving those
items to ttqeottqer stqelves in the fridge instead of keeping ttqem in ttqe colder areas or bins.

,, Check that the refrigeraior is level and stable.

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

,_ li'y moving the back of the refrigerator at least 2 inches from the wall.

- Was arlything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?

- A "ticking" sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. It is normal and occurs because
various accessories are contracting or expanding in response to temperature changes in

the refrigerator interior.

,, if it sounds as if sornethirlg is hitling something else inside the refrigerator, this is normal.

The sound is caused by the compressor operating at high capacity.

,, Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section of

the refrigerator to prevent condensaiion.

® Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation cars occur when you leave the door open for

a long time.

" Did you wait for 12 hours after installing the water supply line before making ice?

- Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?

,, Did you manually stop the ice making function?
,, is the freezer temperature too warm? H-y setting the freezer temperature lower.

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

smell in the i " Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) shouM be tightly covered.

,, Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious feed.refrigerator.

Frost forms on I " Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.

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the walls 0f the i Allow sufficient space between the stored food for efficient air circulation.

freezer, i " Is the freezer drawer closed properly?

Thewater i • Is the water line cennected and the shut-off valve epened?

d!spenser is no t I . Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
functi0ning_ I " Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.

! ,, Is the water tank frozen because the fddge temperature is too low?
i li'y selecting awarmer setting on the Digital display.

right left parts of the door?

The auto close ! - Is there an imbalance between the and

system does not i • Open and close the door smoothly 1-_2times. After you do this, the auto close system

work w th the I usually works properly again.

freezer do0 r. I " T_ opening the (door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right part and the left part of the

Condensation or ! • Condensation or water drops may form if the humidity is too high while the refrigerator is
water drops forms operating.

on both sides I " If condensation or water drops appears on both sides of fridge door's central part, turn

of fridge door's i the Energy Saver mode off after removing the condensation.

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WARRANTY ON SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR

LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER
This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung)

and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by Samsung against
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:

One (1) year Parts and Labor on Refrigerator
Five (5) years Parts and Labor on sealed Refrigeration system only*
(*Compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier, connecting tubing)

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in
the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact Samsung for problem determination
and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung authorized service center.
The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Samsung or Samsung
authorized service center.

Samsung will repair or replace any part found to be defective, at our option and at no charge as stipulated
herein, with new or reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and
products become the property of Samsung and must be returned to Samsung. Replacement parts and products
assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.

In-home service will be provided during the warranty labor period subject to availability within the contiguous
United States. In-home service is not available in all areas. To receive in-home service, the product must be
unobstructed and accessible from floor level to service personnel. If during in-home service repair cannot be
completed, it may be necessary to remove, repair and return the product. If in-home service is unavailable,
Samsung may elect, at our option, to provide for transportation of our choice to and from a Samsung authorized
service center. Otherwise, transportation to and from the Samsung authorized service center is the responsibility
of the purchaser.

This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal,
noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage
which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not
intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire,
water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies,
accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external plumbing and leaks, external wiring, circuit breakers,
fuses or connectors not supplied and authorized by Samsung, or which damage this product or result in service
problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow
operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in
the instruction book; loss of food due to spoilage; consumable items including filters and light.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND
NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY iMPLiED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY
AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY
OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FiRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT

SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, iNCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT,
REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM iS BASED, AND EVEN iF SAMSUNG HAS

BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSiBILiTY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KiND AGAINST
SAMSUNG BE GREATER iN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG

AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL
RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR iNJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER'S PROPERTY
AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR iNABiLITY TO USE THiS

PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THiS
LiMiTED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS

PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty service, please contact Samsung at:

SAMSUNG CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
Samsung Electronics America, Ine, 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) and www.samsung.com

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