• Before operating the
appliance, please read this
manual thoroughly and
retain it at a safe place near
the appliance for your future
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 use
of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the
hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not
be made by children without
supervision.
• 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 these following
operating instructions
cover various models, the
characteristics of your
refrigerator may differ slightly
from those described in this
manual and not all warning
signs may be applicable.
If you have any questions
or concerns, contact your
nearest service center or fi nd
help and information online
at www.samsung.com.
result in minor
personal injury or
property damage.
Do NOT attempt.
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.
SEVERE WARNING
WARNING
SIGNS FOR
TRANSPORTATION
AND SITE
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions
carefully.
Unplug the power
plug from the wall
socket.
Make sure the
machine is grounded
to prevent electric
shock.
Call the contact
center for help.
Note.
• When transporting and
installing the
appliance,care should
be taken to ensure that
no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
• R-600a or R-134a is used
as a refrigerant. Check the
compressor label on the rear
of the appliance or the rating
label inside the refrigerator to
see which refrigerant is used
for your refrigerator.
• When this product contains
fl ammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a),
- Refrigerant leaking from the
pipe work could ignite or
cause an eye injury. If a 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.
- In order to avoid the creation
of a fl ammable gas-air
mixture if a leak in the
refrigerating circuit occurs,
the size of the room in which
the appliance may be sited
depends on the amount of
refrigerant used.
- Never start up an appliance
showing any signs of
damage. If in doubt, consult
your dealer. The room
where the refrigerator will
be sited must be 1m³ in
size for every 8 g of R-600a
refrigerant inside the
appliance. The amount of
refrigerant in your particular
appliance is shown on the
identifi cation plate inside the
appliance.
- If the appliance contains
isobutane refrigerant
(R-600a), a natural gas
with high environmental
compatibility that is,
however, also combustible.
When transporting and
4_ Safety information
installing the appliance,
care should be taken to
ensure that no parts of
the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
SEVERE WARNING
WARNING
SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• Do not install this
appliance in a humid,
oily or dusty location, in
a location exposed to
direct sunlight and
water (rain drops).
- Deteriorated insulation of
electrical parts may cause
an electric shock or fi re.
• Do not place this refrigerator
in direct sunlight or expose
to the heat from stoves,
room heaters or other
appliances.
• Do not plug several
appliances into the same
multiple power board.
The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its
own individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage
rating that matched the
rating plate.
- This provides the best
performance and also
prevents overloading house
wiring circuits, which could
cause a fi re hazard from
overheated wires. If the wall
socket is loose, do not insert
the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric
shock or fi re.
• Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or
at either end.
• Do not bend the power cord
excessively or place heavy
articles on it.
- Do not use aerosols near the
refrigerator.
- Aerosols used near the
refrigerator may cause an
explosion or fi re.
• Do not install this appliance
in a location where gas may
leak.
- This may result in an electric
shock or fi re.
• The installation or any
service of this appliance
is recommended by a
qualifi ed technician or
service company.
- Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, fi re,
explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
• This refrigerator must be
properly installed and
located in accordance with
the manual before it is used.
• Connect the power plug in
proper position with the cord
hanging down.
- If you connect the power
plug upside down, wire can
get cut off and a cause fi re
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 fi re hazard.
• The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug is
accessible after installation.
• The refrigerator must
be grounded.
- You must ground the
refrigerator to prevent any
power leakages or electric
shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.
• Never use gas pipes,
telephone lines or other
potential lightening rods as
ground.
- Improper use of the ground
plug can result in an electric
shock.
• If the power cord is
damaged, have it
replaced immediately
by the manufacturer or
its service agent.
• The fuse on the refrigerator
must be changed by a
qualifi ed technician or
service company.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or personal
injury. Contact with a service
center if any damage is
found after removing the
packing materials.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
CAUTION
• Allow the appliance to stand
6_ Safety information
INSTALLATION
• Keep ventilation
opening in the
appliance enclosure or
mounting structure
clear of obstruction.
for 2 hours after installation.
WARNING
• Do not store articles on the
• Do not put items fi lled with
• Do not let children hang on
• Do not leave the doors of
• Do not allow babies or
• Do not sit on the Freezer
SIGNS FOR USING
• Do not insert the power
plug with wet hands.
top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the
door, the articles may fall
and cause a personal injury
and/or material damage.
water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fi re
or electric shock.
the door.
- Failure to do so may cause
serious personal injury.
the refrigerator open while
the refrigerator is unattended
and do not let children enter
inside the refrigerator.
children go inside the
drawer.
- It can cause death from
suffocation by entrapment or
personal injury.
door.
- The door may be broken
and cause a personal injury.
• To prevent children
entrapment, you must
reinstall the divider using
provided screws after
cleaning or other actions
if you removed the divider
from the drawer.
• Never put fi ngers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole.
- Failure to do so may cause
personal injury or material
damage.
• Do not store volatile or
fl ammable substances such
as benzene, thinner, alcohol,
ether or LP gas in the
refrigerator.
- The storage of any of such
products may cause an
explosion.
• Do not store low
temperature-sensitive
pharmaceutical products,
scientifi c materials or other
low 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, unless they
are of a type recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Do not use a hair dryer
to dry the inside of the
refrigerator. Do not place
a lighted candle in the
refrigerator for removing bad
odors.
- This may result in an electric
shock or fi re.
• 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 mechanical
devices or any other means
to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
• This product is
intended only for the
storage of food in a
domestic environment.
• Bottles should be stored
tightly together so that they
do not fall out.
• In the event of a gas leak
(such as propane gas,
LP gas, etc.), ventilate
immediately without
touching the power plug. Do
not touch the appliance or
power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an
explosion or fi re.
• Use only the LED Lamps
provided by manufacturer or
service agent.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with and/or
climb into the appliance.
- Keep fingers out of "pinch
point" areas; clearances
between the doors and
cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful when
you open the doors when
children are in the area.
• Do not disassemble or
repair the refrigerator
by yourself.
- You run a risk of causing
a fi re, malfunction and/ or
personal injury. In case of
malfunction, please contact
your service agent.
• If the appliance
generates a strange
noise, a burning or
8_ Safety information
smell or smoke, unplug
the power plug
immediately and
contact your nearest
service center.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric or fi re hazards.
• If you experience diffi culty
when changing the light,
contact service agent.
• If the products is equipped
with the LED Lamp, do
not disassemble the Lamp
Cover and LED Lamp by
yourself.
- Please contact your service
agent.
• If any dust or water is in the
refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.
- There is a risk of fi re.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
CAUTION
USING
• To get best performance
from the product,
- Do not place foods too
closely in front of the vents
at the rear of the appliance
as it can obstruct free air
- Wrap the food up properly or
place it in airtight containers
before putting it into the
refrigerator.
- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already existing food.
• Do not place carbonated
or fi zzy drinks in the freezer
compartment. Do not put
bottles or glass containers in
the freezer.
- When the contents freeze,
the glass may break and
cause personal injury and
property damage.
• Do not change or modify
the functionality of the
refrigerator.
- Changes or modifi cations
may result in a personal
injury and/or property
damage. Any changes or
modifi cations performed
by a 3rd party on this
completed appliance are
neither covered under
Samsung warranty service,
nor is Samsung responsible
for safety issues and
damages that result from
3rd party modifi cations.
• Do not block air holes.
- If the air holes are blocked,
especially with a 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.
- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already existing food.
• Please observe maximum
storage times and expiry
dates of frozen goods.
• Fill the water tank, ice tray,
water cubes only with
potable water.
• Use only the ice-maker
provided with the
refrigerator.
• The water supply to this
refrigerator must only be
installed/connected by a
suitably qualifi ed person
and connected to a potable
water supply only.
• In order to operate the
ice-maker properly, water
pressure of 138~862 kPa
(1.4~8.8 kgf/cm
2
) is required.
• Do not spray volatile material
such as insecticide onto the
surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to
humans, it may also result
in an electric shock, fi re or
problems with the product.
• Do not apply strong shock
or excessive force onto the
surface of glass.
- Broken glass may result
in a personal injury and/or
property damage.
CAUTION SIGNS
CAUTION
FOR CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• Do not directly spray
water inside or outside
the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fi re or
electric shock.
• Do not use or place any
substances sensitive
to temperature such
as infl ammable sprays,
infl ammable objects, dry
ice, medicine, or chemicals
near the refrigerator. Do not
keep volatile or infl ammable
objects or substances
(benzene, thinner, propane
gas, etc.) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing
food only.
10_ Safety information
- This may result in a fi re or an
explosion.
• Do not spray cleaning
products directly on the
display.
- Printed letters on the display
may come off.
• Remove any foreign matter
or dust from the power
plug pins. But do not use
a wet or damp cloth when
cleaning the plug, remove
any foreign material or dust
from the power plug pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of
fi re or electric shock.
• Never put fi ngers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole and ice chute.
- It may cause a personal
injury or material damage.
• Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and
performing
maintenance.
• Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of
the appliance are
damaged prior to
disposal.
• R-600a or R-134a is used
as a refrigerant. Check the
compressor label on the rear
of the appliance or the rating
label inside the refrigerator
to see which refrigerant is
used for your refrigerator.
When this product contains
fl ammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane is used as an
insulation blowing gas. The
gases in insulation material
require 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
appliances are damaged
prior to disposal. The pipes
shall be broken in the open
space.
SEVERE WARNING
• When disposing of
this product or other
refrigerators, remove the
door/door seals, door latch
so that small children or
animals cannot become
trapped inside. Leave the
shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb
inside. Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the old
appliance.
• Please dispose of the
packaging material
for this product in an
environmentally friendly
manner.
• In the event of a power
failure, call the local offi ce
of your Electricity Company
and ask how long it is going
to last.
- Most power failures that are
corrected 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.
- Should the power failure last
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
(possibility of temperature
becoming too warm in the
refrigerator) when sited
for an extended period of
time below the cold end of
the range of temperature
for which the refrigerating
appliance is designed.
• Do not store food which
spoils easily at low
temperature, such as
bananas, melons.
• Your appliance is frost free,
which means there is no
need to manually defrost
your appliance, as this will
be carried out automatically.
• Temperature rise during
defrosting can comply with
ISO requirements. But if you
want to prevent an undue
rise in the temperature of the
frozen food while defrosting
the appliance, please wrap
the frozen food up in several
layers of newspaper.
• Any increase in temperature
of frozen food during
defrosting can shorten its
storage life.
• There is no need to
disconnect the refrigerator
from the power supply if you
will be away for less than
three weeks.
But, Remove all the food if
you are going away for the
three weeks or more.
Unplug the refrigerator and
clean it, rinse and dry.
- Install the appliance in
a cool, dry room with
adequate ventilation. Ensure
that it is not exposed to
direct sunlight and never
put it near a direct source of
heat (radiator, for example).
- Never block any vents or
grilles on the appliance.
- Allow warm food to cool
down before placing it in the
appliance.
- Put frozen food in the
refrigerator to thaw. You
can then use the low
temperatures of the frozen
products to cool food in the
refrigerator.
- Do not keep the door of
the appliance open for too
long when putting food in or
taking food out. The shorter
time for which the door is
open, the less ice will form in
the freezer.
- Clean the rear of the
refrigerator regularly.
Dust increases energy
consumption.
- Do not set temperature
colder than necessary.
- Ensure suffi cient air exhaust
at the refrigerator base
and at the back wall of the
refrigerator.
Do not cover air vent openings.
- Allow clearance to the right,
left, back and top when
installing.
This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your
energy bills lower.
- For the most effi cient use
of energy, please keep the
all inner fi ttings such as
baskets, drawers, shelves
on the position supplied by
manufacturer.
This appliance is intended
to be used in household
and similar applications
such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops,
offi ces and other working
environments;
- farm houses and by
clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type
environments;
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Samsung 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 level (or nearly level) fl ooring.
• 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.
If the Refrigerator does not have enough space,
the internal cooling system may not work properly.
• Please ensure that appliance can be moved
freely in the event of maintenance & service.
• Do not install the Refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 50 ºF (10 ºC).
B
A
E
C
D
ModelRFG23U*
Depth “A”712mm
Width “B”908mm
Height “C”1740mm
Overall Height “D”1774mm
Depth “E”774mm
50mm
°
108mm
46mm
125
°
335mm
1089mm
1103mm
125
1578mm
908mm
605mm
Each measurement based on the design
dimension, so it may differ depending on the
measuring method.
To prevent fl oor damage be sure the front
leveling legs are in the up position (above
the fl oor). Refer to ‘ADJUSTING THE
DOORS’ in the manual (at page 17)
FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be
placed on a level 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.
To protect the fi nish of the fl ooring, cut a large
section of the cardboard carton and place under
the refrigerator where you are working.
When moving, be sure to pull the unit straight out
and push back in straight.
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
DOORS
If the Refrigerator is too large to pass through your
doorway easily, you can remove the refrigerator
doors.
Disconnect power to the refrigerator
WARNING
• Be careful not to get injured while removing the
• Reattach the door/drawer properly to avoid:
- Moisture from air leakage.
- Uneven door alignment.
- Wasting energy due to improper door seal.
before removing the door or drawer.
• Be careful not to drop, damage or scratch
the door/drawer while removing them.
door/drawer.
Tools you will need(Not provided)
Philips
screwdriver
Pliers
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Allen wrench
(3/16”) (5 mm)
Wrench(10 mm)
Disassemble the Refrigerator doors
1. With the door opened, remove the Hinge Cover
cap 1 with a Flat head screwdriver, and close
the door. Remove the 3 screws holding down
the Hinge Cover and remove the Hinge Cover
2
.
2
1
2. Disconnect two connectors
of the top cap, the one connector 7 on right
side door and the other connector 4 on left
side door. Remove the tube 5 with pressing
the dark gray color part 6 of the water line
coupler.
Remove the 3 hex head bolts 7 attached
to the upper left and right door hinges with a
wrench (10 mm). With a Philips head screwdriver,
remove the ground screw 8 attached to the
upper left and right door hinges. Remove the
upper left and right door hinges
8
7
9
9
.
DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER
1. Push the upper drawer in completely.
2. Remove the tilting pocket
brackets 2 upward at the same time.
1
by pulling on both
4. Lift the door straight up to remove.
5. With a Philips head screwdriver, remove the
10
two screws
attached to the lower left and
right door hinges. With an wrench (5 mm),
remove the two hex head bolts 11 attached to
the lower left and right door hinges. Remove
the lower left and right door hinges 12 .
12
10
11
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.
Putting too much food into the freezer
drawers can prevent the freezer from closing
CAUTION
completely and can cause frost build-up.
ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER
flat-blade
screwdriver(-)
Control
Lever
Adjustment
part
Adjustment
part
(3)
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
To reattach the freezer drawer, assemble parts in
reverse order.
ADJUSTING THE DOORS
Now that the doors are back on the Refrigerator,
you want to make sure the Refrigerator is level
so that you can make fi nal adjustments. If the
Refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to
get the doors perfectly even.
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.)
1. If you open the drawer 1 , you can see the
lower hinge
2. Insert a philips screwdriver (+)
4
of the lower hinge.
2
.
3
into the shaft
3. Adjust the height by turning a philips
screwdriver (+) 3 clockwise () or
counterclockwise ().
(2)
(4)
(1)
(3)
When you turn a philips screwdriver (+)
counterclockwise (
), the door will move
up.
02 OPERATING01 SETTING UP
(3)
screwdriver(-)
CAUTION
flat-blade
Control
Lever
Both control levers must be touching the
fl oor to avoid possible personal injury or
property damage because of tipping.
If the right side is lower, perform the same
procedure, but with the right control lever.
MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
BETWEEN DOORS
Remember a level Refrigerator is necessary for
getting the doors perfectly even. If you need
help, review the previous section on leveling the
Refrigerator.
1. Locate the height-adjuster 1 in the freezer
drawer.
Unscrew the four Phillips screws
2
slightly to
loosen the door.
2
1
2. Loosen the controller screw
3
with a Phillips
screwdriver.
3
3. Find the best level to align the door slope.
Example) The slope is about 2 mm (0.08 inch) as shown
below.
Slope
ice-maker to operate properly, a water pressure of
138~862 kPa is required. Under normal conditions,
a 170 cc (5.75 oz.) cup can be fi lled in 10 seconds. If
the Refrigerator is installed in an area with low water
pressure (below 138 kPa), you can install a booster
pump to compensate for the low pressure. 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 supply kit that contains copper tubing.
The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance
are to be used and that old hose-sets should
not be reused.
Check the accessory list below.
Water fi lterCompression fi tting
Compression nut
Connecting to the water supply line
1. First, shut off the main water supply line and turn
the ice-maker off.
2. Locate the nearest cold water drinking line.
3. After connecting the water supply with water fi lter,
turn on water supply and Flush 3 L through fi lter
before use (fl ush approximately 6 minutes).
1
Reference
plane
- Rotate the Height Adjuster to -2.0 to reduce the door
slope.
Cold water line
2
Pipe clamp
Water line
3
installation kit
After adjustment, fi rst tighten screw 3 and then
2
screw
.
4
Shut off valve
CHECKING THE WATER LINE
A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your
new Samsung Refrigerator. To help promote better
health, the Samsung 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
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.
Refrigerator
• 6.35 mm compression nut • copper tubing
• plastic tubing• ferrule
Refrigerator
Compression nut
Plastic tubing
(6.35 mm) (Supplied)
Compression fitting
(Supplied)
Bulb
Compression nut
(6.35 mm)
(Not supplied)
Plastic tubing
(Supplied)
Ferrule
(Not supplied)
Copper tubing
(Not supplied)(Not supplied)
or
Household water line
1. Slip the compression nut through the supplied
plastic tubing
2. Tighten the compression nut
compression fi tting.
If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression
-
nut
.
onto the 6.35 mm
(not included) and ferrule (not included) on
copper tubing (not included) as shown.
- If you are using plastic tubing , insert the
molded end(Bulb) of the plastic tubing
into the
compression fi tting.
Do not use without the molded end(Bulb) of the
plastic tubing
3. Tighten the compression nut
.
onto the
compression fi tting. Do not over-tighten the
compression nut
.
4. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable water
source. If you have to repair or disassemble
the water line, cut off 6.35 mm of the plastic tubing to
make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.
23
Sticker
(month indicator)
4. Remove the fi lter cap and insert the fi lter into the
fi lter housing.
5. Slowly turn the water fi lter 90º clockwise to align
with the printing mark on the cover, locking the
fi lter in position.
Make sure to align the water fi lter label mark
with center of cover fi lter printing as illustrated.
Remember, do not overtighten.
45
Separation
of red cap.
Cover fi lter
Turn until
the label is
aligned.
You should remove the right side upper glass
shelf before installing the water fi lter.
1
02 OPERATING01 SETTING UP
Installing the water fi lter.
1. Remove the water fi lter cover 1 .
2. Remove the fi xed cap by turning it counter
clockwise. Keep the cap in a safe place for later
use if you don’t use the fi lter.
3. Remove the water fi lter from the box and put
a replacement indicator sticker on the fi lter as
shown. Place the sticker on the fi lter that dates six
months in the future. For example, if you install the
water fi lter in March, put the “SEP” sticker on the
fi lter to remind you to replace it in September. That
way you’ll know when it is time to replace the fi lter.
Normally, a fi lter life is about 6 months.
Removing any residual matter inside
the water supply line after installing
the water fi lter.
1. Turn ON the main water supply & turn OFF the
valve to the water supply line.
2. Run water through the dispenser until the water
runs clear (approx. 6-7 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 or
water may leak from it. This is due to the fact
For better energy effi ciency, press the
Energy Saver button (
If condensation occurs on the doors,
turn the Energy Saver function off.
Press the Freezer / Power Freeze
(3sec) button (
to your desired temperature. You
can set the temperature between
-14 ºC and -22 ºC. Press and hold
the Freezer / Power Freeze (3sec)
button for 3 seconds, to speed up
the time needed to freeze products
in the Freezer. It can be helpful if you
need to quickly freeze easily spoiled
items or if the temperature in the
Freezer has warmed dramatically (For
example, if the door was left open).
When you use this function the energy
consumption of the refrigerator will
increase. Remember to turn it off
when you don’t need it and return the
freezer to your original temperature
setting. When you have enough ice,
just press and hold the button for 3
seconds again to cancel the Power
Freeze mode. Power Freeze mode
must be activated before putting large
stuff in freezer compartment at least
20 hours before.
Press the Alarm button () to
turn off the door open alarm. After
removing the old water fi lter and
installing a new one, reset the
Indicator by pressing and holing the
“Alarm” button for 3 seconds. The
indicator will light again in about
6months to let you know it is Time to
change your water fi lter.
).
) to set the Freezer
3
Alarm
4
5
6
/ Reset
Filter
(3sec)
Button
4
Lighting
Button
5
Fridge /
Power
Cool
(3sec)
Button
6
Ice Off /
Child Lock
(3sec)
7
Ice Button
8
Water
Button
Some functions are activated after a few-
second delay when the buttons are pressed,
while others operate immediately. This is normal
operation.
The fi lter Indicator will be Blue when
you initially insert the water fi lter.
The fi lter Indicator will be Light Pink
when you have used your water fi lter
for 5 months. The fi lter Indicator (
will be Red when you have used your
water fi lter for 6 months.
Press the Lighting button ( ) to turn
on the dispenser LED lamp.
Press the Fridge / Power Cool (3sec)
button (
desired temperature.
You can set the temperature between
1 ºC and 7 ºC. Press and hold the
Fridge / Power Cool (3sec) button
for 3 seconds, to speed up the
time needed to cool products in the
Refrigerator. It can be helpful if you
need to quickly cool easily spoiled
items or if the temperature in the fridge
has warmed dramatically
if the door was left open). Press and hold
the button for 3 seconds again to cancel
the Power Cool mode.
Press the Ice Off button () to turn
the ice making function off.
If you press and hold the Ice Off
button for 3 seconds, the display and
dispenser will be locked.
Press the Ice button to select your
desired ice type. Cubed and crushed
ice modes will be alternatively
changed whenever you
press the button. After selecting, push
the dispenser Lever gently with your
glass. This mode can not be used
with the Water mode simultaneously.
Press the Water button to dispense
water. There is no Off mode
additionally. After selecting, push the
dispenser Lever gently with your
glass. This button can not be used
with the Ice button simultaneously.
Water mode will be off if you press the
Ice button.
Basic temperature of Freezer and
Refrigerator Compartments
The basic temperature and/or recommended
temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator
Compartments are -19 °C and 3 °C respectively.
If the temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator
Compartments are too high or low, adjust the
temperature manually.
Controlling the Freezer temperature
The Freezer temperature can be set between
-14 ºC and -22 ºC to suit your particular needs.
Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the
desired temperature is shown in the temperature
display. Keep in mind that foods like ice cream
may melt at -15 ºC. The temperature display will
move sequentially from -22 ºC to -14 ºC. When the
display reaches -14 ºC, it will begin again at -22 ºC.
Controlling the Refrigerator temperature
The Refrigerator temperature can be set between
7 ºC and 1 ºC to suit your particular needs. Press
the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired
temperature is shown in the temperature display.
The temperature control process for the Fridge
works just like the Freezer process.
Press the Fridge button to set your desired
temperature. After a few seconds, the Fridge
will begin adjusting towards the newly set
temperature. This will be refl ected in the digital
display.
- The temperature of the Freezer,
Refrigerator or pantry 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 Refrigerator 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.
- The temperature of the pantry room may be a
little different according to the location inside.
- If communication between display and Main
Controller errors, Pantry display light may blink.
Once the pantry room return to their normal
set temperatures, the blinking will stop. If the
blinking continues for a long period of time,
please contact to Samsung Electronics Service
Center.
USING THE COLD WATER DISPENSER
Press the Ice / Water button to select the type of
you want.
No ICE
Select this if you want
to turn ice-maker off.
• Place a glass underneath the ice dispenser and
push gently against the dispenser lever with
your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with
the dispenser to prevent the ice from bouncing
out.
• Please wait 2 seconds before removing the
glass under the dispenser to prevent spills. If the
Refrigerator door opens, the dispenser does not
work.
• When Cubed Ice is selected after using the
Crushed Ice feature, a small amount of residual
crushed ice might be produced.
• Water Dispenser Installation
After installation, press the dispenser arm for at
least 2 minutes to remove trapped air from the
water line and to fi ll the water system.
PUSH
• In case ice doesn’t come out, pull out the ice
bucket and press test button located on the
right side of ice-maker.
• Do not press the test button continuously when
the tray is fi lled with ice or water as illustration.
Water may overfl ow or ice jamming may occur.
• Normal Use
To fi ll ice bucket to maximum capacity after
installation, make sure to do the following steps.
above step 3 and 4 must be repeated
(before dispense the fi rst 4 to 6 ice cubes, it
needs waiting 8 hours).
This will replenish the ice cubes and ensure
maximum ice production.
When you dump the ice from the ice bucket, you
should press the dispenser lever once with ‘ICE
CUBED’ or ‘CRUSHED’ function ON to get new
ice faster after replacing the ice bucket in the
refrigerator.
Using the water dispenser
Place a glass underneath the water outlet and
push gently against the water dispenser lever with
your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with the
dispenser to prevent the water from splashing out.
If you have just installed the refrigerator or installed
a new water fi lter,Flush 3 L through fi lter before
use (fl ush approximately 6 minutes). Make sure
that water fl ows clearly again before drinking.
When you do not use the water dispenser
for 2~3 days (especially during the summer),
the dispensed water may have a funny smell or
taste. If this occurs, we recommend that you
discard the fi rst 1~2 glasses for better tasting
water.
Using the ice off function
When selecting
the Ice Off mode,
remove all ice cubes
from the bucket. If
you are not using
the ice dispenser,
Pull on
Push
the ice cubes may clump together. Pull the lock
lever forward to throw away ice cubes or remove
clumped ice from the bucket. Push the bucket
back until you hear a click.
If you have a long vacation or business trip,
close the water valve and shut off the water
supply to the Refrigerator. This will help prevent
accidental leakages. Do not disassemble the
Ice-maker personally. It may cause disorder. Do
not wash or spray the ice bucket with water. Just
wipe it with a dry cloth. In order to operate the
ice-maker properly, water pressure of 138~862
kPa is required.
Water clouding phenomenon
All water provided to refrigerators fl ows through
the core fi lter which is an alkaline water fi lter. In
this process, the pressure in the water that has
fl owed out of the fi lter gets increased, and oxygen
and nitrogen become saturated. When this water
fl ows out in the air, the pressure plummets and
the oxygen and nitrogen get supersaturated so
that they turn into gas bubbles. The water could
look misty due to these oxygen bubbles.The
water may look temporarily 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 taking out 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.
Use this page to become more familiar with the
parts and features of the Refrigerator.
Light
(1)
(11)
(3)
(5)
(2)
(10)
(13)
(4)
Water Filter
(6)
(7)
(12)
Door Closer
(8)
(9)
Light
USING THE COOL SELECT PANTRY™
The Cool Select Pantry™ is a full-width drawer
with adjustable temperature control. This pantry
can be used for large party trays, deli items, pizza,
beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a
temperature control which can adjust the amount
of cold air allowed into the pantry. The control is
located on the right side of the pantry.
• Press the Temp button repeatedly until your
desired mode is lit. The Fresh mode (3 °C), Zero
Zone mode (0 °C) and Deli mode (5 °C) will be
selected whenever you press the Temp button.
Initially, the Fresh mode is set. Though the
setting temperature is different from the current
temperature, the temperature will be changed to
the setting temperature automatically.
Temp
You can select your Pantry temperature from
among Deli (5 °C [41 °F]), Fresh (3 °C [38 °F] ) and
Zero Zone (0 °C [32 °F] ) modes.
( 12 ) Auto Pull Out Drawer
( 13 ) Freezer Drawer Bin
Selection Button
1. When “Deli” is selected, the temperature of the
pantry will be kept around 5 °C (41 °F). This
feature helps keep food fresh for a long time.
2. When “Fresh” is selected, the temperature of
the pantry will be kept around 3 °C (38 °F). This
feature helps keep food fresh for a longer time.
3. When “Zero Zone” is selected, the temperature
of the pantry will be kept around 0 °C (32 °F).
This feature also helps keep meat or fi sh fresh
for a longer time.
To relocate the pantry - Push the rails to the
back of the Refrigerator. Place the drawer onto
the rails and slide the pantry back until it is in
place.
REMOVING THE FREEZER
ACCESSORIES
1. Tilting Pocket
To remove - Pull the brackets upward until you
hear a clicking sound and remove the pocket
To replace - Hook the ends of the pocket into
both brackets
into place.
1
and push down until it locks
1
02 OPERATING
To remove the divider - Pull the pantry
completely out to full extension and raise the
front side of the divider to unhook it from the
rear wall of the pantry, then lift the divider out.
To relocate the divider - Hook the back of
the divider over the rear wall of the pantry and
push the divider down.
USING THE DOORS
The Refrigerator doors ensure that the doors
close all the way and are securely sealed. When
the Refrigerator door is only partially open, it will
automatically close. The door will stay open when
opened more than 76mm.
USING THE TILTING POCKET
The Tilting Pocket can be used to store up to
a 406mm pizza if you place it as shown in the
illustration.
2. Auto Pull out Drawer
To remove - Pull the drawer out to full
extension. Tilt up rear of drawer and lift straight
out.
To relocate - Place the drawer onto the rails
by tilting it up. Lower the drawer into place
until it is horizontal and slide the drawer in.
2
1
3. Freezer Drawer
To remove the freezer drawer - Pull the
freezer drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the
bin and lift it out to remove.
To relocate the freezer drawer - Place the bin
into the rail assembly.
You can scratch the side of the bin if you
twist it left or right when disassembling
CAUTION
or re-assembling it.
Do not allow babies or children go inside
the freezer drawer.
CAUTION
seriously injure themselves. Do not sit on the
freezer door. The door may break. Do not allow
children to climb into the freezer drawer.
If trapped inside, children may become
injury and suffocate to death.
WARNING
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox,
Chloride for cleaning. They may damage
WARNING
cause a fi re.
Do not spray the refrigerator with water while it is
plugged in, as it may cause an electric shock.
Do not clean the refrigerator with benzene, thinner
or car detergent for risk of fi re.
the surface of the appliance and may
CHANGING THE INTERIOR
LIGHTS
Do not disassemble or replace the LED
type Lighting. To change the LED Type
CAUTION
or your authorized Samsung dealer.
Lighting contact Samsung service center
If Users randomly exchange the LED lamp
by yourself, this may result in an electric
shock or personal injury.
CHANGING THE WATER FILTER
To reduce risk of water damage to your
property DO NOT use generic brands
CAUTION
of water fi lters in your SAMSUNG
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 use of a
generic water fi lter. SAMSUNG Refrigerators are
designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG WATER
Filter.
The “Filter Indicator” light lets you know when it is
time to change your water fi lter cartridge. To give
you preparation time to get a new fi lter, the red
light will come 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 fridge.
1. Take a new water fi lter and put a month
2. Remove the new fi lter’s protective cap and
3. Position and insert the new fi lter into the fi lter
4. Once you have completed this process, press
5. Lastly, Flush 3L through fi lter before use (fl ush
dispenser.
This means that there is still air in the line.
Do NOT use the water or ice dispenser without a
water fi lter cartridge because the water line may
become blocked.
Refrigerator.
indicator sticker on the fi lter as shown. The
date on the sticker must be six months from
the current date. For example, if you are
replacing the water fi lter in March, put the
“SEP” (September) sticker on the fi lter to
remind you to replace in September. Normal
fi lter life is about every 6 months.
remove the old fi lter.
housing. Slowly turn the water fi lter clockwise
to align with the printing mark on the cover,
locking the fi lter in position. Make sure to align
the water fi lter label mark with the center of
cover fi lter printing as illustrated. Remember,
do not over-tighten.
and hold the Alarm button for 3 seconds to
reset the fi lter schedule.
approximately 6 minutes) Make sure that water
fl ows clearly again before drinking.
Be sure to fl ush the dispenser thoroughly
otherwise water may drip from the
The front corners and
vertical hinged section
of the appliance are
hot and condensation
is occurring.
Ice-maker is not
producing ice.
You can hear water
bubbling in the
Refrigerator.
There is a bad smell in
the Refrigerator.
Frost forms on the
walls of the Freezer.
Water dispenser is not
functioning.
• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct
temperature?
Try setting it to a lower temperature.
• Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
• Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore
keeping air from circulating?
• Is the temperature control on the display set to the correct temperature?
Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
• Is the temperature in the room too low?
• Did you store the food with high water content in the coldest part of the
Refrigerator? Try moving those items into the body of the Refrigerator
instead of keeping them in the Cool Select Pantry™.
• Check that the Refrigerator is level and stable.
• Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore
keeping air from circulating?
• Was anything 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
according to the temperature of the Refrigerator interior.
• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical
hinged section of the Refrigerator to prevent condensation.
• Is the Refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave
the door open for a long time.
• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of 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? Try setting the Freezer
temperature lower.
• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the Refrigerator coolant liquid
circulating through the Refrigerator.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Foods with strong odors(for example, fi sh) should be tightly covered.
• Clean out your Freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or
suspicious food.
• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate
freely.
• Allow suffi cient space between the foods stored for effi cient air
circulation.
• Is the Freezer drawer closed properly?
• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
• Is the water tank frozen because the Refrigerator temperature is too
low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the main display panel.
This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class
marked on the rating plate.
ClassSymbol
Extended TemperateSN+10 to +32+10 to +32
TemperateN+16 to +32+16 to +32
SubtropicalST+16 to +38+18 to +38
TropicalT+16 to +43+18 to +43
IEC 62552 (ISO 15502)ISO 8561
Ambient Temperature range (°C)
Internal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the fridge/freezer,
ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door.
Adjust the temperature as required to compensate for these factors.
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
English
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its
electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with
other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these
items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or
their local government offi ce, for details of where and how they can take these items for
environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with
other commercial wastes for disposal.