What you need to know about the safety instructions 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 4
Contents
State of California Proposition 65 Warning 4
Important safety precautions 5
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 7
Critical installation warnings 7
Installation cautions 9
Critical usage warnings 9
Usage cautions 12
Cleaning cautions 13
Critical disposal warnings 14
Installation 15
Refrigerator at a glance 15
Step-by-step installation 16
Operations 19
Control panel 19
Special features 21
Maintenance 22
Door reversal (applicable models only) 22
Handle and care 29
Cleaning 30
Replacement 30
Troubleshooting 31
General 31
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 33
LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.) 35
SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR 35
Warranty Information (CANADA) 38
If your refrigerator needs service 38
Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser 38
Obligation to the Original Owner 39
Exclusions of the Warranty 39
Before using your new Samsung 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 efciently.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
• 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• 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 nd help and information
online at www.samsung.com.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. When
refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked ames and move anything ammable
away from the product and ventilate the room immediately.
- Failing to do so may result in re or explosion.
• Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is
necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115-120 V, 10 A, or more. If a
grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety
symbols.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage,
and/or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property
damage.
NOTE
Useful information that helps users understand or benet from the refrigerator.
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.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
• R-600a is used as a refrigerant. This product contains ammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
• In order to avoid the creation of a 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. The room must be 35.3 ft³ in size for every
8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
• The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near
any electric appliance or heat source, e.g. stove, oven or hob, radiator, etc.
• If you use two products side by side, for safety reason, be sure to use certied products
in explosive gas atmospheres.
• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your
dealer.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected
from the supply in an emergency. It must be outside the area of the rear of the
appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in
this appliance.
• New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should
not be reused.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of
the appliance.
• When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak
is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential sources of ignition and air the room
in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
- This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R-600a), a natural
gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also ammable.
Critical installation warnings
WARNING
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact
with water.
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or re.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves,
room heaters, or other appliances.
• Do not plug several appliances and the refrigerator into the same multiple power strip.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which
has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of house wiring
circuits, which could overheat the wires and cause a re hazard.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either end.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power
cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space
behind the appliance.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
rmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, re, and/or electric shock.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater or ammable material.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in accordance with the
instructions in this manual before you use it.
• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get cut off and cause a re
or electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged by the back of the
refrigerator.
• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing materials on his
or her head.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re due to electric leakage.
• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed
to direct sunlight or to water (rain drops).
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or re.
• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug and
contact a Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of re.
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles,
lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- This may result in an electric shock, re, problems with the product, or injury.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic lm before you initially plug the product
in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the snap rings used
for door adjustment or the water tube clips.
- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap ring or water tube
clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips out of children’s reach.
• 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.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks
caused by current leakage from the refrigerator.
- Current leakage may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, or problems with the
product.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug,
damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Only a qualied technician or service company should be allowed to change the fuse in
the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.
• Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and install it on a at surface.
- Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstructions.
• After you have installed the refrigerator and turned it on, allow the appliance to stand
for 2 hours before loading it with food.
• It is strongly recommended you have a qualied technician or service company install
the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
• Overloading one door may make the refrigerator fall, causing physical injury.
Critical usage warnings
WARNING
• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury
and/or material damage.
• Do not insert hands, feet, or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or
the back of the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock or injury.
- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet
hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not put a container lled with water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not keep volatile or ammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner, propane gas,
alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such products) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in re or explosion.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the doors and cabinet
are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors if children are in the area.
• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury may occur.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become trapped.
• Do not insert your hands into the area under the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientic materials, or temperature sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the
refrigerator.
• Do not place or use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are
of a type recommended by the manufacturer.
• If you smell smoke, pull out the power plug immediately, and then contact a Samsung
Electronics service center.
• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug and
contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of re.
• Do not let children step on a drawer.
- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the refrigerator is unattended and
do not let children enter the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or children to go into a drawer.
- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal injury.
• Do not overll the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material
damage.
• 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, re, or
problems with the product.
• Never put ngers or any objects into the water dispenser outlet, ice chute, or ice maker
bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as ammable sprays,
ammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside the refrigerator.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do not place a lighted
candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral water,
or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the
refrigerator.
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles,
lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may
result in an electric shock, re, problems with the product, or injury. Do not put a
container lled with water on the appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
• Do not put a fridge shelf into the refrigerator upside down. The shelf stopper will not
work.
- The glass shelf could fall and cause personal injury.
• Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors if children are in the area.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential sources of ignition, and air
the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or re.
• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall over or out.
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.
• Never put ngers or any objects into the water dispenser outlet, ice chute, or ice maker
bucket.
- This can cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator yourself.
- Unauthorized modications can cause safety problems. To reverse an unauthorized
modication, we will charge the full cost of parts and labor.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest Samsung
service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, problems with the product, or
injury.
• If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, contact your nearest Samsung service
center.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately
and contact a Samsung service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric or re hazards.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the
refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
• If you experience difculty changing a non-LED light, contact a Samsung service center.
• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and
LED lamps yourself.
- Contact a Samsung service center.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.
• To get the best performance from the product:
- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the refrigerator as this 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.
- Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen goods.
• Do not put glass containers or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in injury.
• Service Warranty and Modication.
- Any changes or modications performed by a 3rd party on this nished appliance
are not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung responsible for
safety issues that result from 3rd party modications.
• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.
- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over
cooled. If a cooling period lasts too long, the water lter may break and cause water
leakage.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least
ve minutes before plugging it back in.
• If large amounts of water enter the refrigerator, pull out the power plug and contact a
Samsung service center.
• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.
- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property damage.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral water,
or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the
refrigerator.
• If the refrigerator is ooded, shut off the power to the refrigerator and contact your
nearest Samsung service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
• Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil can solidify, making it
foul-tasting and difcult to use. In addition, the open container can leak and the leaked
oil can cause the door bin to crack. After opening an oil container, it is best to keep the
container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc.
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.
- Printed letters on the display may come off.
• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power
plug and contact your nearest Samsung service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug blades.
Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox (bleach) to clean the refrigerator.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a re.
• Never put ngers or any objects into the dispenser outlet.
- This can cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water to clean the
refrigerator.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers,
ammable uids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or
cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic
parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets.
- These can scratch or damage the material.
• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves
and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impacts such as
bumping or dropping.
• Children trapped inside a refrigerator can hurt themselves or suffocate to death.
• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to
disposal.
• This product contains R-600a, a ammable gas, which is used as the refrigerant. Contact
your local authorities regarding safe disposal of this product.
• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals and door latch so that
small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- If trapped inside, the child could be injured or suffocate to death.
• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require
a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal of this product.
• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials
can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could suffocate.
• Has a solid, level surface without carpeting or ooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Is away from direct sunlight
• Has adequate room for opening and closing the door
• Is away from any heat sources
• Provides room for maintenance and servicing
• Has a temperature range between 50 °F (10 °C) and 109 °F (43 °C)
NOTE
To facilitate moving your refrigerator to its nal location, be sure to measure the width
and height of doorways, thresholds, ceilings, stairways, and anything else that needs to be
taken into consideration to ensure you can move your refrigerator safely. The following
diagram illustrates the exact height and depth (factory specications) of your refrigerator.
Clearance
See the following pictures and tables for space requirement for installation.
The measurement in the above table may differ, depending on the measuring method.
STEP 2 Flooring
• The surface to install the refrigerator
must support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• To protect the oor, put a large piece
of cardboard on each foot of the
refrigerator.
• Once the refrigerator is in its nal
position, do not move it unless
necessary to protect the oor. If you
have to, use a thick paper or cloth such
as old carpet along the movement path.
blinking.
You can toggle to enable and disable the alarm by pressing Door
Alarm.
You can also use the Door Alarm button to switch the temperature
scale between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
To switch the temperature scale, press and hold Door Alarm for
3 seconds to change the current temperature scale.
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Operations
02 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec)
Operations
Freezer
Power Freeze
03 Fridge
To adjust the fridge temperature, press Fridge to select the corresponding temperature.
You can change the temperature between 34 °F (1 °C) and 44 °F (7 °C).
04 Vacation (3 sec)
If you are going on vacation or a business trip, or if you do not intend to use the fridge for
an extended time, use the Vacation mode.
• To activate Vacation mode, press and hold Vacation for 3 seconds. The Vacation On
indicator (
fridge temperature will be controlled under 59 °F (15 °C), but the freezer remains active
as previously set.
• To deactivate Vacation mode, press and hold Vacation again for 3 seconds. The fridge
temperature will return to the previous setting.
NOTE
• Make sure to remove foods in the fridge compartment before using Vacation mode.
• The Vacation mode will be disabled if you adjust the temperature.
The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature.
Available temperatures are between 5 °F (-15 °C) and -8 °F (-23 °C).
Power Freeze uses maximum fan speed to speed up the freezing
process. The freezer keeps running at full speed for 50 hours and then
returns to the previous temperature.
• To activate Power Freeze, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds to
select Power Freeze.
The corresponding indicator (
will speed up the freezing process for you.
• To deactivate Power Freeze, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds
again.
The freezer returns to the previous temperature setting, and the
indicator turns off.
• To freeze large amounts of food, activate Power Freeze for at least
20 hours before putting food in the freezer.
NOTE
Using Power Freeze increases power consumption. Make sure you
turn it off and return to the previous temperature if you do not intend
to use it.
) turns on while the display of the fridge temperatures will turn off. The
• Tilting/laying the refrigerator requires minimum of 2 people.
• Disconnect power source and water line before reversing the doors.
• If the unit is allowed to lay on its back or side for more than an hour, let it stand for
15 minutes after it is returned to the upright position before plugging it in.
Throughout the entire reversing procedure, keep all the small parts (screws, caps, etc.) of
the refrigerator away from children or infants for safety reasons.
NOTE
• Samsung recommends that reversing of the door opening is only completed by
Samsung approved Service providers. This will be on a chargeable basis at the customer
expense.
• Before reversing the doors, put a protective material (such as a cardboard box) on the
oor where you can safely place the removed parts, preventing any damage throughout
the whole process.
14. Remove the middle hinge screw covers
and put them on the opposite side.
15. Put the freezer door on the bottom
hinge.
16. Put the middle hinge (C) into the
grommet on the top of the freezer door
and fasten it with the screws using a
Phillips screwdriver and Allen wrench
(⁄" / 5 mm).
17. On the bottom of the fridge door, use
a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
screws.
18. Remove the door stopper (M), door
Maintenance
stopper bracket (N), and grommet (P).
Then, put them on the opposite side of
the door.
19. Fasten the door stopper bracket (N) and
door stopper (M) with the screws using
a Phillips screwdriver.
- One screw is longer than the other
two. Use the longer screw to fasten
the door stopper (M).
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning
purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a re.
• Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock.
Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the
power plug terminals and contact points.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Use a moistened, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator’s interior
and exterior.
3. When done, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well.
4. Plug in the power cord.
Replacement
LED Lamps
To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre.
WARNING
The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This can