Samsung RSG307 SERIES User Manual

Free Standing Appliance

Refrigerator

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02_ Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before using your new Samsung Side-by-side 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:

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions carefully.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the refrigerator is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the contact center for help.

Note.

These warning 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 SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

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

- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or ﬁ re.

• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters or other appliance.

• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power strip. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator's 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 of 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.

• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug ﬁ rmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, ﬁ re and/or electric shock.

• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

- Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause an

explosion or ﬁ re.

• 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, the wire can get cut off and cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

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

- This constitutes a ﬁ re hazard.

Safety Information

WARNING

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• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.

• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.

- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing materials on his or her head.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.

• You need to remove all the protective plastic 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 INSTALLATION

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

- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.

• Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction.

• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS 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.

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

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

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

• 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

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• 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.

• 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 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.

- When the contents freeze, the glass may break 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.

• 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.

• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power 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.

- Letting the refrigerator run for a long time without using it can cause the insulation to deriorate and may cause a ﬁ re.

- Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave 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 CLEANING

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

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

• Remove any foreign matter or dust from the

power plug pins. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.

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

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or

making repairs.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.

CAUTION

WARNING

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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR DISPOSAL

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

- Take off the doors.

- Leave the shelves in place so that children can not

easily climb inside.

• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally friendly manner.

• 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.

ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE

• 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 2 hours, remove all ice in the Ice Bucket.

- Should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food.

contents

SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR ………………………………………………………… 06 OPERATING THE SAMSUNG SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR ……………………………………………… 12 TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 WARRANTY (USA) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 WARRANTY INFORMATION (CANADA) ………………………………………………………………………… 21

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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator

GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR

Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efﬁ ciencies that this new appliance has to offer.

Selecting the best location for the refrigerator

•

Select a location with easy access to a water supply.

•

Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight.

• Select a location with level (or nearly level) ﬂ ooring.

• Select a location with enough space for the

refrigerator doors to open easily. See the diagram below.

• Select a location that allows sufﬁ cient space to the right,left, back, and top for air circulation. See the diagram below.

•

Select a location that allows you to move the refrigerator easily if it needs maintenance or service.

When moving your refrigerator

To prevent ﬂ oor damage, be sure the front levelling legs are in the up position (above the ﬂ oor). Refer to ‘Levelling the refrigerator’ in this manual (page 8).

To protect the ﬁ nish of your ﬂ ooring while you are installing the refrigerator, place a large section of the cardboard carton under the refrigerator where you are working.

When installing, servicing or cleaning behind the refrigerator, be sure to pull the unit straight out and push back straight in after ﬁ nishing.

SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR

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. If not, ﬁ rst check the power supply and electricity source or try the troubleshooting section at the back of this user’s guide. If you have any further questions, contact your Samsung Electronics service center.

1. Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the Refrigerator. 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.

4. After powering the Refrigerator, 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.

2 ˝(50mm)

46 ½˝ (1181mm)

38 ⅜˝ (974mm)

40˝ (1016mm)

51 ½˝ (1308mm)

68˝ (1727mm)

at least ¼” (6mm)

Leg

Screw Driver

CAUTION

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01 SETTING UP

SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors.

Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator

1. Pull the two water lines (which are in the Fixer) out to the front.

2. Remove two water lines (White one is for water and the other one is for ice) by pressing the coupler 1 and pulling the water line 2 away.

Removing the freezer door

A few things to mention ﬁ rst.

• Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges are not bent or broken.

• Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door.

• Place doors on a protected surface to prevent scratching or damage.

1. Remove a screw on the upper hinge cover

. With the door open, disengage the two locking tabs with a ﬂ at-head screw driver 2 and remove it while the lifting up the rear of the cover 3, and then disconnect the wires by gently pulling them apart 4.

2. Removing the FIXER HINGE ,and next take off the upper hinge. Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it.

Be sure to keep track of all parts you are removing.

3. Next, remove the door from the lower hinge 5 by carefully lifting the door straight up 6.

Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door.

Reattaching the freezer doors

To reattach the freezer doors, replace parts in reverse order

Reattaching the Water Supply Line

1. The Water Line must be fully Inserted to the center of transparent coupler to prevent water leakage from the dispenser.

2. Insert the 2 clips in the install pack and check that each clip holds the line ﬁ rmly.

Do not cut the water line. Gently separate it from the coupler.

Make sure the color of

the water lines match.

Center of transparent coupler

clip A (¼”)

(6.35mm)

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Removing the Fridge Door

1. Remove a screw on the upper hinge cover 1. With the door open, disengage the two locking tabs with a ﬂ at-head screw driver 2 and remove it while the lifting up the rear of the cover 3, and then disconnect the wires by gently pulling them apart 4.

2. Removing the FIXER HINGE ,and next take off the upper hinge. Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it.

Be sure to keep track of all parts you are removing.

3. Remove the door from the lower hinge

by lifting the

door straight up 6.

Reattaching the Fridge door

To reattach the fridge doors, replace parts in reverse order.

LEVELLING THE REFRIGERATOR

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.

When the Freezer part is lower than the Fridge part.

Insert a ﬂ at-blade screwdriver into a slot on the Freezer Leg, then turn it clockwise.

When the Fridge part is lower than the Freezer part.

Insert a ﬂ at-blade screwdriver into a slot on the Fridge Leg, then turn it clockwise.

Refer to the next section for the best way to make very minor adjustments to the doors.

MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DOORS

Remember, a level refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on levelling the refrigerator.

When the door of the fridge is higher than the freezer

Insert a ﬂ at-blade screwdriver into a slot on the freezer leg, then turn it clockwise.

Freezer Leg

Screw Driver

Fridge Leg

Screw Driver

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01 SETTING UP

When the door of the freezer is higher than the fridge

Insert a ﬂ at-blade screwdriver into a slot on the fridge leg, then turn it clockwise.

CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER 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 ice maker to operate properly, a water pressure of 20~125 psi (pound per square inch) is required. Under normal conditions, a 170 cc (5.75 oz.) paper cup can be ﬁ lled in 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.

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.

Check the accessory list below.

Hex wrench Clip

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, drinking water line.

3. After connecting the water supply with water ﬁ lter,

turn on water supply and Flush 3 gallons through ﬁ lter before use (ﬂ ush approximately 6 minutes).

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

Connecting the water 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.

• 1/4” compression nut • plastic tubing

• copper tubing • ferrule

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)

Household water supply line

Refrigerator

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1. Connect the household water line to the

assembled compression ﬁ tting.

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

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

Do not use without the molded end(Bulb) of 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.

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.

BEFORE USING ICEMAKER

Remove

- Hold the handle as shown in Figure1.

- Slightly pull up the bottom part.

- Take out the ice bucket slowly.

Install

- Assemble the icemaker in the reverse order of disassembly.

- Push the bucket in ﬁ rmly until you hear a clicking sound.

- If the bucket does not ﬁ t into its place, turn the gear handle on its back by 90 degrees and reinstall it again as shown in Figure 2.

Before calling service

- Any sounds you hear when the ice maker dumps ice into the bucket are part of normal operation.

- If you don’t dispense ice for a long period of time, the ice may form clumps in the ice bucket. If ice clumps form, remove the remaining ice and empty the bucket.

- When ice does not come out, check for ice stuck in the chute and remove it.

- When Ice Off blinks on the display panel, reinsert the bucket and/or make sure it’s installed properly.

- When the door is open, the Ice and water dispenser do not work.

- If you close the door hard, it may cause water spilling over the ice maker.

- To prevent dropping the ice bucket, use both hands when removing it.

- To prevent injury, be sure to clean up any ice or water that may have dropped on the ﬂ oor.

- Do not let the children hang on the ice dispenser or on the bucket. They may get hurt.

- Be sure not to put your hand or any object into the ice chute. It may cause personal injury or damage mechanical parts.

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

1. Turn ON the main water supply.

2. Press the Water button and push the Dispenser

Lever.

3. Flush 1 gallons of water through the ﬁ lter before use. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) This will clean the water supply system and remove air from the lines.

4. Additional ﬂ ushing may be required in some households.

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

A newly installed water ﬁ lter cartridge may cause water to brieﬂ y spurt from the water dispenser. This is due to air getting into the line. It should pose no problem to operation.

CAUTION

Figure 2

Ice Chute

Figure 1

CAUTION

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01 SETTING UP

Check the amount of water supplied to the ice tray.

1. Lift up the icemaker cover and gently pull it out.

2. When you press the Test button for 3 seconds,

the ice cube container is ﬁ lled with water from the water supply tap. Check to make sure the amount of water is correct (see the illustration below). If the water level is too low, the ice cubes will be small. This is a water pressure problem from within the main water pipes, not the refrigerator.

- It will take a few minutes for the water to reach the correct level after you push the Test button.

- Do not press the test button continuously when the tray is ﬁ lled with ice or water. Water may overﬂ ow or ice jamming may occur.

- When the bucket is not installed, the ice maker does not work.

- When Ice Off blinks on the display panel, reinsert the bucket and/or make sure it’s installed properly.

Ice maker

Test button

Check the water

level

CAUTION

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operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

( 1 )

Energy

Saver

Touching this button turns Energy Saver mode on and off. When you turn Energy Saver on, the Energy Saver icon lights up. Turn Energy Saver off, and the icon goes off. The Energy Saver function turns on automatically when power is supplied to the refrigerator. If condensation or water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver mode off.

( 2 )

Freezer

(Hold 3 sec for Power

Freeze)

Touch this button to set the Freezer temperature. You can set the temperature between 8°F(-14°C) and -10°F(23°C). Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to decrease the time needed to freeze products in the Freezer. It can be helpful if you need to freeze easily spoiled items quickly or if the temperature in the Freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).

( 3 )

Alarm / Hold

3 sec for

Filter Reset

This button serves two purposes:

1) To turn the door open alarm on and off.

If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm beeps 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 touching and then releasing this button. You can turn it back on in the same fashion. The icon lights up when the function is on.

2) After you replace the water ﬁ lter, Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to reset the water ﬁ lter life indicator.

( 4 )

Lighting/

Hold 3 sec

for C

for C↔↔FF

Touching 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. Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to switch the temperature units between °C and °F

( 5 )

Fridge

(Hold 3 sec for Power

Cool)

Touch this button to set the Fridge temperature. You can set the temperature between 34°F(1°C) and 46°F(7°C). Touch and hold the this button for 3 seconds to decrease the time needed to cool products in the Refrigerator. This can be helpful if you need to cool easily spoiled items quickly or if the temperature in the fridge has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).

1 4

910

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02 OPERATING

( 6 )

Ice Off

(Hold 3 sec for child

lock)

If you don’t want to make more ice, touch this button. Also, pressing and holding this button for 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.

(7)

Ice Type

Touch this button to select your desired ice type. Cubed and crushed ice modes alternate each time you press the Ice Type button. Note that when you push the Ice Type button, you turn the Water dispenser off.

(8)

Water

Touch this button to dispense water. Note that you cannot dispense water and ice simultaneously. The Water dispenser turns off when you press the Ice Type button.

Cooling Off

Mode

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, Touch and hold the Energy Saver button and the Power Freeze button for 5 seconds during normal operation. The refrigerator chime sounds and the temperature display ﬂ ashes OF OF. To cancel Cooling Off mode, Touch and hold the Energy Saver and the Power Freeze buttons again for 5 seconds.

( 9 )

Ice Off

When you touch the Ice Off button (

), the Ice Off icon lights 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 (Hold 3sec for child lock) button (

) for less than 3 seconds until the Ice Off Indicator ( ) illuminates.

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 after you remove your ﬁ nger from the letters except E.Saver, Ice and Water key.

( 10 )

Filter

Water ﬁ lter usage

The Water Filter icon lights in red when you need to change the water ﬁ lter. This occurs after you use about 300 gallons of water (which usually takes about 6 months). After install the new water ﬁ lter, reset the Water Filter icon by touching the Alarm/Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button for 3 seconds.

• 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.

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14_ operating

CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE

Basic temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments

The basic temperature and recommended temperatures of the Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are -4°F(-20°C) and 38°F(3°C) respectively.

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

Controlling the Freezer temperature

You can set the Freezer temperature between -8°F(23°C) and 10°F( -14°C) to suit your particular needs. Touch the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. The temperature will move 2°F(1°C) degrees with each Touch as follows: -4°F → -6°F → -8°F → -10°F → 8°F → 6°F → 4°F → 2°F → 0°F → -2°F → -4°F (-20°C →

-21°C → -22°C → -23°C → -14°C → -15°C → -16°C → -17°C → -18°C → -19°C → -20°C). Keep in mind that foods such as ice cream can melt at 4°F(-15°C). The temperature display will move sequentially from

-8°F(-23°C) to 10°F(-14°C).

Controlling the fridge temperature

You can set the fridge temperature between 46°F(7°C) and 34°F(1°C) to suit your particular needs. Touch the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. The temperature will move 2°F(1°C) degrees with each touch as follows: 38°F → 36°F → 34°F → 46°F → 44°F → 42°F → 40°F → 38°F (3°C → 2°C → 1°C → 7°C → 6°C → 5°C → 4°C → 3°C). The temperature control process for the Fridge works just like the Freezer process. Touch 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 or Fridge 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 temperatures return to their normal set temperatures, the blinking will stop.

- If the blinking continues, you may need to “reset” the Refrigerator. Try unplugging the appliance, wait for around 10 minutes, and then plug the power cord back in.

- If there is a communication error between the Display and Main Controller, the Convertible Display light may blink. If the blinking continues for a long period of time, please contact a Samsung Electronics Service Center.

HOW TO USE THE DISPENSER

Push the appropriate Ice Type button or the Water button to select what you want dispensed.

Recommend Temp (Freezer) : -4°F(-20°C)

Recommend Temp (Fridge) : 38

°F(

°F(33

°C)

NO ICE

Select this if you want to turn ice

maker off

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02 OPERATING

Press the Ice Type button to select the type of ice you want. Place your cup under the ice outlet and push gently against the dispenser lever. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the ice from bouncing out. When you select Cubed Ice after using the Crushed Ice feature, a small amount of residual crushed ice might be produced.

Please wait 2 seconds before removing the glass under the dispenser to prevent spills.

If the Refrigerator door opens, the Dispenser does not work.

• Do not pull the lever out. You could damage 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.

• In case ice doesn’t come out, pull out the ice bucket and press the 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. Water may overﬂ ow or ice may jam the bucket.

• When you press the Test button, you will hear the refrigerator chime (ding-dong). When the chime sounds, release the Test button.

• The chime sounds automatically again to let you know the ice maker is working well.

If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may melt 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, 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 to the refrigerator.

• 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.

- It may result in personal injury or material damage.

• Use only the ice maker provided with the

refrigerator.

• The water supply to this refrigerator must be installed/connected by a suitably qualiﬁ ed person and connect to a potable water supply only.

• For the the ice maker to operate properly, the water pressure must be between 20 and 125 psi.

• If you have a long vacation or business trip and won’t use the water or ice dispensers, close the water valve.

- Otherwise, water leakage may occur.

• When you have not used the Ice maker for a while, or you have opened the Freezer door frequently, the Ice may stick together. If this has occurred, empty the ice bucket or break up the ice with a wood kitchen tool. Do not use sharp items such as knives or forks.

• When the bucket is removed, there may still be some residual ice in the ice maker that the icemaker can release.

• If ice does not dispense, pull out the icemaker cover and press test button located on the ice maker.

• Do not press the test button continuously when the tray is ﬁ lled with ice or water. Water may overﬂ ow or the ice may jam the icemaker or dispenser.

CAUTION

WARNING

Ice Chute

Ice Bucket

Ice-Maker Cover

Test button

CAUTION

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16_ operating

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR

Do not use Benzene, Thinner or Clorox™ or car detergent to clean the Refrigerator.

They may damage the surface of the appliance and can create a risk of ﬁ re.

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

REMOVING THE FREEZER/FRIDGE ACCESSORIES

Cleaning and rearranging the interior of the freezer is a snap.

1. Shelves (Freezer/Fridge)

Pull the shelf out as far as it goes, and then lift up and remove it.

2. DOOR BIN

Remove the Door Bin by holding it with both hands, and then gently lift it up.

3. DRAWER

Remove the Drawer by pulling it out and lifting it up slightly.

4. Drawer Cover

Pull the cover out as far as it goes, and then lift

up and remove it.

5. Ice Bucket (Freezer)

Remove the Icemaker Bucket by lifting up and pulling it out slowly.

• Grip the handle as shown in the ﬁ gure.

• Lift the low part slightly.

• Take the ice bucket out

slowly.

Do not use excessive force when removing the drawer cover.

You can break the cover and cause injury. Before removing any accessories, make sure

that no food is in the way. When possible, remove the food altogether to

reduce the risk of accidents.

CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS

Do not disassemble or replace the LED type Lighting.

To change the LED Type Lighting, contact a Samsung service center.

TO IMPROVE THE COOLING PERFORMANCE

If the cold air outlet is blocked by food items, the cold air cannot penetrate the entire compartment and will be unable to freeze the food efﬁ ciently which results in a degraded cooling performance.

In particular, there is load limit at the top of the freezing compartment. Please do not put food items above this limit.

WARNING

CAUTION

Cold air outlet

Load limit in

the freezing

compartment

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CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

To reduce risk of water damage to your property DO NOT use generic brands of water ﬁ lers in your SAMSUNG Refrigerator.

USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTERS.

SAMSUNG is not legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to property damage caused by water leakage from the use of a generic water ﬁ lter.

SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filters.

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.

To change the water ﬁ lter, follow these steps:

1. Turn the water ﬁ lter 90˚ counter-clockwise.

2. Pull the water ﬁ lter from the ﬁ lter housing.

3. Insert new water ﬁ lter inside the ﬁ lter housing.

4. Turn the new water ﬁ lter 90˚ clockwise.

5. Press the “Alarm/hold 3 sec for Filter Reset” button (

) for about 3 seconds to reset the water ﬁ lter. The color of indicator changes from red to light off.

A newly installed water ﬁ lter cartridge may cause water to brieﬂ y spurt from the water dispenser. This is due to air getting into the line. It should pose no problem to operation.

Removing residual matter inside the water supply line after installing a new ﬁ lter

1. Press the Water button, and then push the Dispenser Lever with a cup or glass.

2. Flush 1 gallon of water through the ﬁ lter, one cup or glass at a time. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) This will clean the water supply system and remove air from the lines.

- Additional ﬂ ushing may be required in some households.

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

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.

Ordering replacement ﬁ lters

To order more water ﬁ lter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer.

WARNING

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18_ troubleshooting

troubleshooting

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufﬁ ciently.

• 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 too near a heat source?

• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating?

The food in the fridge is frozen.

• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to

a warmer temperature.

• Is the temperature in the room very low?

• Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part of the fridge?

You hear unusual noises or sounds.

• 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. This is normal and occurs because

various accessories are contracting or expanding in relation to the temperature of the refrigerator interior.

The front corners of the appliance are hot and condensation is occurring.

• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the front corners of the refrigerator

to prevent condensation.

• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time.

Ice is not dispensing.

• Did you wait at least 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice?

• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open?

• Did you manually stop the ice making function? Make sure Ice Type is set to Cubed or

Crushed.

• Is there any ice blocked within the ice maker bucket?

• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.

You can hear water bubbling in the refrigerator.

• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant coolant liquid circulating through the

refrigerator.

There is a bad smell in the refrigerator.

• Has a food item spoiled?

• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, ﬁ sh) is wrapped so that it is airtight.

• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspect food.

Frost forms on the walls of the freezer.

• 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 door closed properly?

Water dispenser is not functioning.

• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open?

• 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.

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04 WARRANTY

Warranty (USA)

WARRANTY ON SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR

LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER

This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by Samsung against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:

One (1) year Parts and Labor on Refrigerator Five (5) years Parts and Labor on sealed Refrigeration system only*

(*Compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier, connecting tubing)

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

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

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

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

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20_ warranty

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty service, please contact Samsung at:

SAMSUNG CUSTOMER CARE CENTER

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 85 Challenger Road Ridgeﬁ eld Park, NJ 07660 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) and www.samsung.com

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