Samsung RF4287HABP User Manual

Refrigerator

RF4287HA

user manual

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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 efﬁ ciently.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or those who lack experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Because the following instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from the refrigerator described in this manual. If you have any question, contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or ﬁ nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and precautions:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result

WARNING

CAUTION

in severe personal injury or death.

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.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS

WARNING

- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may

• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or

• Do not plug several appliances into the same

- This provides the best performance and also

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

- There is a risk of electric shock of ﬁ re.

• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion

• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place

• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the

- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, ﬁ re

• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

- Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause an

FOR INSTALLATION

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

cause an electric shock or ﬁ re.

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

multiple power strip. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator's rating plate.

prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a ﬁ re hazard from overheated wires.

plug.

damage along its length or at either end.

heavy articles on it.

power cord. Always grip plug ﬁ rmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

and/or electric shock.

explosion or ﬁ re.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the refrigerator is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the contact center for help.

Note.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them carefully. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place

for future reference.

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• Connect the power plug in proper position with

• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll

- This constitutes a ﬁ re hazard.

• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or

• Keep the packing materials out of reach of

• This refrigerator must be properly installed

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

the cord hanging down. If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get cut off and cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

over or damage the power cord.

damaged by the back of the refrigerator.

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 ﬁ lm 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.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR

CAUTION

- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling

•

• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after

INSTALLATION

• Allow sufﬁ cient space to install the refrigerator on a ﬂ at surface.

system may not work correctly. Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction.

installation.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS

WARNING

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

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

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they

- Keep ﬁ ngers out of "pinch point" areas; clearances

FOR USING

• 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.

refrigerator.

do not play with the appliance.

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 enter inside of the refrigerator. There is a risk of children entrapment.

• 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’s cover.

- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.

• Do not overﬁ ll the refrigerator with food.

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

cause personal injury or material damage.

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

- This may cause frostbite.

• Never put ﬁ ngers or other objects into the water

dispenser hole, ice chute, or ice maker bucket.

- It may cause personal injury or material damage.

• Do not spray ﬂ ammable gas near the refrigerator.

- There is a risk of explosion or ﬁ re.

• Do not store volatile or ﬂ ammable substances in

the refrigerator.

- The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products may cause explosions.

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

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

• Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not 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 disassemble or repair the refrigerator

by yourself.

- You run 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 agents.

• 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.

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

•

If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ﬂ ames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

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

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

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

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

- Please contact your service agents.

• If any dust or water is in refrigerator, pull out the

power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.

- Otherwise there is a risk of ﬁ re.

CAUTION

- When the contents freeze, the glass may break

• Do not block air holes.

- If the air holes are blocked, especially with a

• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power

•

- Letting the refrigerator run for a long time without

- Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave

CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

•

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

and cause personal injury.

• Service warranty and Modiﬁ cation.

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

plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled. If this cooling period lasts too long, the water ﬁ lter may break and cause water leakage.

supply, you should wait for at least ﬁ ve minutes before plugging it back. If you have a long vacation planned or the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, you must empty the refrigerator and pull out the power plug.

using it can cause the insulation to deriorate and may cause a ﬁ re.

the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.

• To get the best performance from the product:

- Do not place foods too close to the vents at the

rear of the appliance as it can obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.

- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the refrigerator.

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

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

- There is a risk of electric shock or ﬁ re.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR

CAUTION

- There is a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.

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

WARNING

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.

CLEANING

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

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

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or making repairs.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS

WARNING

- Take off the doors.

- Leave the shelves in place so that children can not

FOR DISPOSAL

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

easily climb inside.

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• Please dispose of the packaging material from this

product in an environmentally friendly manner.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children can not easily climb inside. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal.

• 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 as in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal.

contents

SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………………………………………………… 05 OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ………………………………………………………… 12 TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 WARRANTY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator

01 SETTING UP

GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung French Door Refrigerator.

We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efﬁ ciencies that this new appliance offers.

Selecting the best location for the refrigerator

• A location with easy access to the water supply.

• A location without direct exposure to sunlight.

• A location with a leveled ﬂ oor.

• A location with enough space for the refrigerator

doors to open easily.

• Allow sufﬁ cient space to the right, left, back and top for air circulation.

• Plaease ensure that appliance can be moved freely in the event of maintenance & service.

2 inches

3/4

2 inches

3 inches

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

If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections.

When you install the refrigerator next to a ﬁ xed wall, you need a minimum clearance of 3 ¾” (95mm) between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to swing open.

First thing! Make sure that you can easily move your refrigerator to its ﬁ nal location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc.

The following chart details the exact height and depth of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator.

Model

RF4287HA

Depth

“A”

29½”

(749 mm)

• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top

Width

“B”

35ۏ”

(912 mm)

Height

“C”

68ێ” (1742

mm)

Overall

Height “D”

69ێ”

(1768 mm)

Depth

“E”

36¼”

(922 mm)

when installing. This will help reduce power

consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

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• Do not install the refrigerator where the

Hex wrench

Fastener

Philips screwdriver

(+)

Flat-blade

screwdriver (-)

Socket wrench

(10mm)

Pliers

Allen wrench (3/16”) (5mm)

Flat-blade screw driver(-)

Control Lever

temperature will go below 50ºF (10ºC).

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

When moving your refrigerator

To prevent ﬂ oor damage, be sure the front

CAUTION

adjusting legs are in the up position (above the ﬂ oor).

Refer to ‘Adjusting the doors’ in the manual (on page 9).

Hex wrench

Required Tools (Not provided)

Fastener

You need the following tools to complete the installation of your reﬁ rgerator:

Flat-blade screw driver(-)

FLOORING

Control Lever

For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a leveled surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the ﬂ ooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 359lbs (165kg). To protect the ﬁ nish of the ﬂ ooring, cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place it under the refrigerator where you are working. When moving a refrigerator, you need to pull and push it straight forwards or back. Do not wiggle it from side to side.

Philips screwdriver

(+)

Pliers

Flat-blade

screwdriver (-)

Allen wrench (3/16”) (5mm)

Socket wrench

(10mm)

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Some installations require door removal to transport the refrigerator to its ﬁ nal location. Do not remove the door/drawer if you don't need to. If you do not need to remove the refrigerator doors, go to Adjusting the Level on page 8. 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

WARNING

removing the door or drawer.

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

• Be careful not to get injured while removing the door/drawer.

ACCESSORIES AND REQUIRED TOOLS

• Reattach the door/drawer properly to avoid:

- Moisture from air leakage.

- Uneven door alignment.

- Wasting energy due to improper door seal.

The following accessories are included with your reﬁ gerator:

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Disassemble the refrigerator doors

Red Clip

(1/4")

Socket wrench

Allen wrench

Center of Transparent coupler

The Guide Lines

Dispenser

clip A (1/4”) (6.35mm)

Type A

Type B

Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors

WARNING

while removing the doors.

Disassemble the refrigerator doors

1. With the door opened, remove the cap top table

( 1 ) with a ﬂ at-blade screwdriver (-), and close the door. Remove the 3 screws holding down the top table ( 2 ) and turn it with several wires connected.

4. Lift the door straight up to remove.

2. Disconnect one connector ( 3 ) on the right side door and one connector ( 4 ) on the left side door. Remove the water line ( 5 ) while pressing the dark gray color part ( 6 ) of the water line coupler.

Red Clip

(1/4")

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

CAUTION

removed before removing the tube.

3. Remove the 3 hex head bolts ( 7 ) attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a socket wrench (10mm). Remove the ground screw ( 8 ) attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a philips screwdriver (+). Remove the upper left and right door hinges ( 9 ).

5. Remove the screw ( 10 ) attached to the lower left and right door hinges with a philips screwdriver (+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts ( 11 ) attached to the lower left and right door hinges with an allen wrench (3/16”). Remove the lower left and right door hinges ( 12 ).

Allen wrench

REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

To reattach the fridge doors, assemble 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 ﬁ rmly.

Type A

Type B

Dispenser

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Socket wrench

Center of Transparent coupler

clip A (1/4”) (6.35mm)

The Guide Lines

clip A (1/4”) (6.35mm)

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DISASSEMBLE THE FLEX DOOR

ASSEMBLE THE FLEX DOOR

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

2. Take off the cover ( 2 ) w/harness with a

ﬂ at-blade screwdriver (-).

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

To reattach the ﬂ ex doors, assemble parts in reverse order.

Be sure to connect the Flex Door Wire

CAUTION

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

work.

DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER

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

2. Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) aside. And take out both support guards by pulling them aside.

When reassembling it, be sure to connect the

CAUTION

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

work.

4. Remove 2 hex head bolts from sides with a socket wrench (10mm).

5. Lift up the Flex door from the rails.

Putting too much food into the freezer

CAUTION

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

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

4. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a socket wrench (10mm).

5. Lift up the freezer door from the rails.

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ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER

DOWN

ﬂ at-blade screwdriver(-)

Control Lever

Adjustment part

Fixed part

To reattach the freezer drawer, assemble parts in reverse order.

ADJUSTING THE LEVEL

Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make ﬁ nal adjustments. Use a level to test if the reﬁ gerator 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. (See to page 8)

2. Remove the two screws ( 1 ) attached to the cover leg front ( 2 ) with a Philips screwdriver (+).

3. Remove the cover leg front ( 2 ) by lifting the bottom part of the cover leg front up and pulling it out.

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

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

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

MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN 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.

Fixed part

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

1. Pull out the Convertible door ( 1 ) to expose the lower hinge ( 2 ).

2. Insert the supplied allen wrench (3/16”) ( 3 ) into the shaft ( 4 ) of the lower hinge.

3. Please adjust the height by turning the hex wrench ( 3 ) clockwise (

DOWN

) or counter-clockwise (

Adjustment part

01 SETTING UP

ﬂ at-blade screwdriver(-)

CAUTION

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Both control levers must be touching the ﬂ oor to avoid possible personal injury or property damage because of tipping.

Control Lever

When you turn the hex wrench counterclockwise (

), the door will move up.

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1. After adjusting the doors, please insert the

Adjustment part

Example) The slope is about 0.08inch (2mm) as shown below.

- Rotate the height adjuster to -2.0 to reduce the door slope.

Slope

Reference

plane

supplied fastener ( 6 ) using a pliers ( 5 ) in the gap between the hinge-grommet ( 7 ) and the lower hinge ( 8 ). The number of fastener you’ll need to insert depends on the gap.

2 fastener are enclosed with the refrigerator. The thickness of each fastener is 0.04”.

ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRAWER LEVEL

3. Find the best level to align the door slope.

• After adjustment, tighten the controller screw ( 3 )

and then philips screws.

Example) The slope is about 0.08inch (2mm) as shown below.

- Rotate the height adjuster to -2.0 to reduce the door slope.

Slope

Adjustment part

Freezer Drawer

1. Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the 8 Phillips screws ( 2 ) slightly to loosen the door.

2. Loosen the controller screw ( 3 ) with a Phillips screwdriver(+).

Reference

plane

CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE

A water dispenser with a ﬁ lter is one of the helpful features on your new refrigerator. To help promote better health, the water ﬁ lter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms. You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that.

In order for the ice maker to operate properly, a water pressure of 20~125 psi is required.

Under normal conditions, a 170 cc (5.75 oz.) cup can be ﬁ lled in about 10 seconds.

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 ﬁ lled. To do this, press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet.

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

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Connecting to the water supply line

Pipe clamp

Cold water line

Shut off valve

Pipe clamp

Cold water line

Water line installation kit

Plastic tubing

(Assembled)

Ferrule (Not

supplied)

Compression nut (1/4”) (Assembled)

Compression ﬁ tting (Assembled)

Molded end(Bulb)

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

Copper tubing

(Not supplied)

Plastic tubing (B) (Not supplied)

1. First, shut off the main water supply.

Refrigerator

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

3. Connect the water line installation kit to shut off

valve.

Cold water line

Water line installation kit

Pipe clamp

Shut off valve

Compression nut

Plastic tubing

(Assembled)

Ferrule (Not

supplied)

Copper tubing

(Not supplied)

Household water supply line

Plastic tubing (B)

(Not supplied)

(1/4”) (Assembled)

Compression ﬁ tting (Assembled)

Molded end(Bulb)

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

1. Connect the household water line to the assembled compression ﬁ tting.

- If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut ( B ) (not supplied) and ferrule (not supplied) on copper tubing (not supplied) as shown.

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

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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

Connecting the water supply line to the refrigerator.

There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection.

You may ﬁ nd these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.

Use Copper Tubing Use Plastic Tubing

• ¼” copper tubing

• ¼” compression nut (1pc)

• Ferrule (2pc)

• ¼” plastic tubing → Molded end(Bulb)

• ¼” compression nut (1pc)

Do not use without the molded end(Bulb) of

CAUTION

the plastic tubing ( B ).

2. Tighten the compression nut ( B ) onto the

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

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

4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the ﬁ lter before drinking or using the water from the refrigerator. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) To ﬂ ush, press a large glass or cup against the water dispenser lever. Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink after it is ﬁ lled, and then repeat.

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

( 1 ) Energy Saver

( 2 ) Power Freeze

make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that period of time, throw out the ﬁ rst 1 or 2 buckets of ice the freezer makes to ensure all impurities have been removed from the water line.

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.

COMPLETING THE SET UP

Now that you have your new refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational.

1. Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between it and the wall. Refer to installation instructions in this manual.

2. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure the interior light comes on when you open the doors.

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

4. After you plug the refrigerator in, it will take a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature. You can store food and drinks in the refrigerator after the temperature is sufﬁ ciently cool.

Operating your French Door Refrigerator

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

( 1 ) Energy Saver

Press the Energy Saver button for better energy efﬁ ciency. The Energy Saver icon lights up when you press the Energy Saver button. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied to the refrigerator. If condensation or water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver mode off.

( 2 ) Power Freeze

910

The Power Freeze function substantially speeds up the freezer compressor, causing the freezer to cool down rapidly to a temperature you choose. When you press the Power Freeze button, the Power Freeze icon lights up. Power Freeze is useful if you 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, if the door was left open). To turn off Power Freeze, press the Power Freeze button again. Power Freeze turns off automatically after 72hours to decrease energy consumption. When you use this function the energy consumption of the refrigerator will increase. Remember to turn it off when you don’t need it and return the freezer to your original temperature setting. If you need to freeze large amount of food stuff, activate Power Freeze function at least 24 hours before.

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( 3 ) Alarm /

hold 3 sec for Filter Reset

(Blue)

(Filter Reset)

(Red)

( 4 ) Lighting

( 5 ) Power Cool

( 6 ) Ice Off (Hold 3 sec for child lock)

(7) Cubed Ice (8) Crushed Ice

(Cubed)

(Crushed)

Cooling Off Mode

( 9 ) Ice Off

hold 3 sec for Filter Reset

(Filter Reset)

(Blue)

( 4 ) Lighting

( 5 ) Power Cool

(Red)

The Alarm/Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button serves two purposes:

- To turn the door open alarm on and off

- To reset the water ﬁ lter life indicator.

1) Door Alarm Function If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm

beeps if any refrigerator door is left open for more than three minutes. The beeping stops when you close the door. The door alarm function is pre-set to On in the factory. You can turn it off by pressing and then releasing the Alarm/ Hold button. You can turn it back on in the same fashion. The icon lights up when the function is on.

2) Water Filter Life Indicator Function After you replace the water ﬁ lter, press

and hold the Alarm/Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button to re-set the water ﬁ lter life indicator. When you re-set the water ﬁ lter life indicator, the Filter icon on the panel turns blue, green, or yellow. The Filter icon will turn red to let you know it is time to change the water ﬁ lter after six months (about 300 gallons).

Some areas have large amounts of lime in their water, which causes the water ﬁ lter to clog more quickly. If this is the case in your area, you will have to change the ﬁ lter more frequently than every six months.

Pressing the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED lamp (under the display) 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.

The Power Cool function substantially speeds up the refrigerator compressor, causing the refrigerator to cool down rapidly to a temperature you choose. When you press the Power Cool button, the Power Cool icon lights up. Power Cool is useful if you need to quickly cool items or need to cool the refrigerator rapidly if it has warmed dramatically (for example, if the door was left open). To turn off Power Cool, press the Power Cool button again. Power Cool turns off automatically after 2 1/2 hours to decrease energy consumption.

When you turn on Power Cool, the refrigerator's compressor speeds up and is louder than during normal operation.

( 6 ) Ice Off (Hold 3 sec for child lock)

(7) Cubed Ice (8) Crushed Ice

(Cubed)

Cooling Off Mode

( 9 ) Ice Off

(Crushed)

If you don’t want to make more ice, press the Ice Off button. Pressing this button 3 second locks the display panel and dispenser buttons so the buttons can not be used.The Child Lock icon lights up to indicate you’ve activated the Child Lock function.

Press the Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice button to select the type of ice you want dispensed. Each time you press the button, the cubed and crushed ice modes alternate and the Cubed or Crushed ice icon lights up, indicating your selection. If you don’t need ice, turn the function off to save on water and energy consumption (See Ice Off below).

Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on the shop ﬂ oor. In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator's fan motor and lights work normally, but the compressors do not run, and the refrigerator and freezer do not get cold. To start Cooling Off mode, press and hold the Energy Saver button and the Power Freeze button for 3 seconds during normal operation. The refrigerator chime sounds and the temperature display ﬂ ashes OF OF. To cancel Cooling Off mode, press and hold the Energy Saver and the Power Freeze buttons again for 3 seconds.

If you don’t want to make more ice, press the Ice Off button. 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 back of the unit. Press the Ice Off ( 6 ) button until the Ice Off indicator (

) illuminates.

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USING THE CONTROL PANEL

( 10 ) Filter

(Blue)

(Reset the indicator)

(Red)

(Filter Reset)

(Red)

If you do not press any button(letters not ICON), the display turns off in a few seconds.

If you press any button(letters not ICON) , the display lights up again.

The Function key will operate only when you touch the letters.

1. Shut off the water supply. Then, turn the water ﬁ lter ( 1 ) about 1/4 turn, counterclockwise.

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

(Red)

( 10 ) Filter

(Blue)

(Reset the indicator)

(Red)

Water ﬁ lter usage

1. Normally the ﬁ lter indicator is blue, yellow, or green when you purchase or install your refrigerator, depending on your model.

2. After you use about 270 gallons of water, the ﬁ lter indicator turns Light Pink. (about 5 months)

3. After you use about 300 gallons of water, the ﬁ lter indicator turns Red. (about 6 months)

4. Remove the old water ﬁ lter and install a new one when the ﬁ lter indicator is red. Reset the ﬁ lter indicator by pressing Alam/Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button for 3sec. The ﬁ lter indicator turns blue, yellow, or green when you reset the indicator.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

locks.

CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

To reduce risk of water damage to your

WARNING

The Filter light turns red to let you know when it is time to change your water ﬁ lter cartridge.

To give you time to get a new ﬁ lter, the red light comes on just before the capacity of the current ﬁ lter runs out.

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

property DO NOT use generic brands of water ﬁ lters in your SAMSUNG Refrigerator.

USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTER. SAMSUNG will not be legally

responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to property damage caused by water leakage from use of a generic water ﬁ lter. SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filter.

• If you are in trouble of inserting the water ﬁ lter as high pressure of water, shut off the water supply valve.

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

5. press the "Alarm/hold 3 sec for Filter Reset" button (

(Filter Reset)

)

for about 3 seconds to reset the water ﬁ lter. The color of indicator

) changes from red to blue,

( green, or yellow.

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

Recommend Temp (Freezer) : -2F

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

Be sure the replacement water ﬁ lter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water ﬁ lter.

Link : http://www.samsungparts.com

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

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 ﬂ ushing may be required in some households.

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

Be sure to ﬂ ush the dispenser thoroughly, otherwise water may drip from the dispenser.

This means that there is still air in the line.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT : The pressure of the water supply

coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water ﬁ ltration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa.)

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

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

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

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

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

CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE

Basic temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments

The basic temperature and/or recommended temperatures of the Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are -2°F and 38°F respectively.

If the temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are too high or low, adjust the temperature manually.

Controlling the Freezer temperature

Recommend Temp (Freezer) : -2F

The Freezer temperature can be set between -8°F and 8°F to suit your particular needs. Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. The temperature will move 2°F degrees with each press (-2°F → -4°F → -6°F → -8°F → 8°F → 6°F → 4°F → 2°F → 0°F →

-2°F). Keep in mind that foods like ice cream may melt at 4°F. The temperature display will move sequentially

from -8°F to 8°F.

Controlling the fridge temperature

The fridge temperature can be set between 46°F and 34°F to suit your particular needs. Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. The temperature will move 2°F degrees with each press (38°F → 36°F → 34°F → 46°F → 44°F → 42°F → 40°F → 38°F). The temperature control process for the Fridge works just like the Freezer process. Press the Fridge button to set your desired temperature. After a few seconds, the Fridge will begin adjusting towards the newly set temperature. This will be reﬂ ected in the digital display.

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Using the Water lever ( 2 )

Recommend Temp (Fridge) : 38F

NO ICE

Select this if you want to

turn ice maker off

check the water level

Test button

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

Even if you push the water and Ice lever simultaneously, the dispenser operates only the option you selected or pushed ﬁ rst.

Recommend Temp (Fridge) : 38F

- The temperature of the Freezer, fridge or Convertible Room 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 an communication error between the Display and Main Controller, the Convertible Display light may blink. Once the normal set temperatures are reached, the blinking will stop. If the blinking continues for a long period of time, please contact a Samsung Electronics Service Center.

USING THE TWO LEVER DISPENSER

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

Select this if you want to

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 ﬁ rst.

NO ICE

turn ice maker off

Using the Ice & Water Dispenser together

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

check the water level

Test button

Do not pull the lever out. You could damage

CAUTION

• When you select Cubed Ice after using the

• In case ice doesn’t come out, pull out the ice

• Do not press the test button continuously when

• Normal Use

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

1. Allow your refrigerator to operate and cool down

- Waiting 24 hours will allow your ice maker to cool

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

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

or break the lever's spring.

• 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.

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

bucket and press the test button located on the right side of ice maker.

the tray is ﬁ lled with ice or water. Water may overﬂ ow or ice may jam the bucket.

for 24 hours (or 1 full day).

properly.

ice.

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• When you press the Test button, you will

PULL

PUSH

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.

If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may melt

CAUTION

then freeze together when the power comes back on, causing the dispenser to be out of order.

To prevent this problem, after a power failure,

CAUTION

pull out the ice bucket and discard the residual ice or water.

After you dump the ice from the ice bucket, you should press the dispenser lever once with the ‘ICE CUBED’ or ‘CRUSHED’ function ON. The ice maker will make new ice faster after you return the ice bucket in the refrigerator.

potable water supply only.

To operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 138 ~ 862Kpa is required.

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.

- Unplug the refrigerator.

- Wipe excess moisture from inside and leave

the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.

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

- It may result in personal injury or material damage.

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

- It may cause injury.

Do not try to disassemble the ice maker. Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water while

it is in the refrigerator. Remove it to clean it.

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

USING THE ICE OFF FUNCTION

When you select the Ice Off mode, remove all ice cubes from the bucket. If you are not using the ice dispenser, the ice cubes may clump together. Pull the lock lever forward to remove the bucket. Throw away the ice cubes or clumped ice. Push the bucket back until you hear a click.

Use only the ice maker provided with

CAUTION

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

PULL

PUSH

Water clouding phenomenon

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

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

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