Samsung SRF717CDBLS User Manual

Refrigerator

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION ……………………………………………………… 2
SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR …………………………………… 18
OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR ……………………… 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………… 40

Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Before operating the
appliance, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain
it for your reference.

• Use this appliance only for
its intended purpose as
described in this instruction
manual.
This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning 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

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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 dier slightly
from those described in this
manual.
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
fridge to see which refrigerant
is used for your refrigerator.
When this product contains
flammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.

refrigerant used.

• Never start up an appliance
showing any signs of
damage.
If in doubt, consult your
dealer.
The room must be 1m³
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 identification
plate inside the appliance.

• Refrigerant squirting out of
the pipes could ignite or
cause an eye injury.
When refrigerant leaks from
the pipe, avoid any naked
flames and move anything
flammable away from the
product and ventilate the
room immediately.

- Failing to do so may result in
fire or explosion.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• In order to avoid the
creation of a flammable gas­air 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

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Important safety symbols
and precautions:

Hazards or unsafe
practices that may result

WARNING

in severe personal
injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe
practices that may result

CAUTION

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 machine
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

WARNING

SIGNS FOR
TRANSPORTATION
AND SITE

• 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 flames or potential
sources of ignition and air the
room in which the appliance
is standing for several
minutes.

- This appliance contains a
small amount of isobutane
refrigerant (R-600a), a natural
gas with high environmental
compatibility that is, however,
also combustible.
When transporting and
installing the appliance,
care should be taken to
ensure that no parts of
the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.

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SEVERE WARNING

WARNING

SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION

• Deteriorated insulation
of electrical parts may
cause an electric shock
or fire.

• 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 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 fire hazard from
overheated wires.

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

- There is a risk of electric
shock or fire.

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

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• 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 fire.

• Do not use aerosols near the
refrigerator.

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

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

• This refrigerator must be
properly installed and
located in accordance
with the manual before it
is used.

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

• Connect the power plug in
proper position with the cord
hanging down.

- If you connect the power
plug upside down, wire can
get cut o and a cause fire or
an electric shock.

• Do not install this appliance
in a humid, oily or dusty
location, in a location
exposed to direct sunlight
and water (rain drops).

• Do not install this appliance
in a location where gas may
leak.

- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.

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

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

- This constitutes a fire hazard.

• Keep the packing materials
out of reach of children.

- There is a risk of death from
suocation if children put
them on their head.

• This appliance should be
positioned in such a way that
it is accessible to the power
plug.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire due
to electric leakage.

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

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• If any dust or water is in the
refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.

- Otherwise there is a risk of
fire.

• Do not stand on top of the
appliance or place objects
(such as laundry, lighted
candles, lighted cigarettes,
dishes, chemicals, metal
objects, etc.) on the
appliance.

- This may result in an electric
shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.

• This appliance must be
properly grounded.

• Do not ground the appliance
to a gas pipe, plastic water
pipe, or telephone line.

- You must ground the

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refrigerator to prevent any
power leakages or electric
shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.

- This may result in an electric
shock, fire, explosion, or
problems with the product.

- Never plug the power cord
into a socket that is not
grounded correctly and make
sure that it is in accordance
with local and national codes.

• 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
qualified technician or service
company.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or personal
injury.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR

CAUTION

INSTALLATION

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

• Allow the appliance to stand
for 2 hours before loading
foods after installation and
turning on.

• The installation or any
service of this appliance
is recommended by a
qualified technician or service
company.

- Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, fire,
explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.

• When installing the
refrigerator, make sure both
legs contact the floor for
secure installation.
Legs are located at the
bottom back of freezer door.
Insert a flathead screwdriver
and turn it in the direction of
the arrow until it is level.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Always balance the load on
each door.

• Overload on any one door
may fell the refrigerator,
causing physical injury.

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SEVERE WARNING

WARNING

SIGNS FOR USING

• Do not touch the power
plug with wet hands.

- This may result in an electric
shock.

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

- When you open or close the
door, the articles may fall and
cause a personal injury and/
or material damage.

• Do not put items filled with
water on the refrigerator.

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

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

- This may cause frostbite.

• Do not use or place any
substances sensitive
to temperature such
as inflammable sprays,
inflammable objects, dry ice,
medicine, or chemicals near
the refrigerator.
Do not keep volatile or
inflammable objects or
substances (benzene,
thinner, propane gas, alcohol,
ether, LP gas and other

such products etc.) in the
refrigerator.

- This refrigerator is for storing
food only.

- This may result in a fire or an
explosion.

• Do not store pharmaceuticals
products, scientific materials
or temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.

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

• Do not place or use
electrical appliance inside
the refrigerator/freezer,
unless they are of a type
recommended by the
manufacturer.

• If you smell pharmaceutical
or smoke, pull out power
plug immediately and contact
your Samsung Electronics
service center.

• If any dust or water is in
Refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.

- Otherwise there is a risk of
fire.

• If gas leak is detected, avoid

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any naked flames or potential
sources of ignition and air the
room in which the appliance
is standing for several
minutes.

• Do not use mechanical
devices or any other means
to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.

• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.

• 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, fire or
problems with the product.

• 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 odours.

- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.

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

- Do not fill tea or sports drink,
this may cause the damage
of refrigerator.

• Do not let children hang on
the door.
If not, a serious injury may
occur.

- Risk of children entrapment.
Do not let children enter
inside the refrigerator.

• Do not leave the doors of
the refrigerator open while
the refrigerator is unattended
and do not let children enter
inside the refrigerator.

• Do not allow babies or
children go inside the drawer.

- It can cause death from
suocation by entrapment or
personal injury.

• Do not sit on the Freezer
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.

• Do not use mechanical
devices or any other means
to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those
recommended by the

SAFETY INFORMATION

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manufacturer.

• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.

• 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 fire.

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

• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.

tightly together so that they
do not fall out.

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

• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole, ice chute and ice maker
bucket.

- It may cause a personal injury
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.

• Keep fingers out of “pinch
point” areas; clearances
between the doors and
cabinet are necessarily small.

• Do not let children hang on
the door.
If not, a serious injury may
occur.

• There is a Risk of children
entrapment.
Do not let children enter
inside the refrigerator.

• Do not attempt to repair,
disassemble, or modify
the appliance yourself.

- Do not use any fuse (such as
cooper, steel wire, etc.) other
than the standard fuse.

- When repairing or reinstalling
the appliance is required,
contact your nearest service
center.

- Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, fire,

• Bottles should be stored

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problems with the product,
or injury.

• If the appliance
generates a strange
noise, a burning or smell
or smoke, unplug the
power plug immediately
and contact your nearest
service center.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric or fire 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 di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.

• Plug the power plug into the
wall socket firmly.
Do not use a damaged
power plug, damaged power
cord or loose wall socket.

- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.

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• Do not put a container filled
with water on the appliance.

- If spilled, there is a risk of fire
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.

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
circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.

- 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 glass or bottles
or carbonated beverages into
the freezer.

- The container may freeze and
break, and this may result in
injury.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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• Please observe maximum
storage times and expiry
dates of frozen goods.

• Do not store low
temperature-sensitive
pharmaceutical products,
scientific materials or other
low temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.

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

• 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.

• Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment.
Do not put bottles or glass
containers in the freezer.

- When the contents freeze,
the glass may break and
cause personal injury and
property damage.

• Do not modify the refrigerator.
Unauthorized modifications

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can cause safety problems.
To reverse an unauthorized
modification, we will charge
the full cost of parts and
labor.

• Do not change or modify
the functionality of the
refrigerator.

- Changes or modifications
may result in a personal injury
and/or property damage.
Any changes or modifications
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 modifications.

• 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 filter
may break and cause water
leakage.

• Use only the ice-maker
provided with the refrigerator.

• The water supply to this
refrigerator must only be
installed/connected by a

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suitably qualified person and
connected to a potable water
supply only.

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

- Otherwise, water leakage
may occur.

• Wipe excess moisture from
the inside and leave the
doors open.

- Otherwise, odor and mold
may develop.

• When the refrigerator got
wet by water, pull out the
power plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.

• 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.

• Do not sit on or hang onto
the door or home bar of
refrigerator.

- This may cause the
refrigerator to fall over, the
door to separate or a hand
being caught in the crack of
the door, and this may result

in property damage or injury.

• If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.

CAUTION SIGNS

CAUTION

FOR CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

• Do not spray cleaning
products directly on the
display.

- Printed letters on the display
may come o.

• If any foreign substance
such as water has entered
the appliance, unplug the
power plug and contact your
nearest service center.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire.

• Remove all foreign
substances such as dust or
water from the power plug
terminals and contact points
using a dry cloth on a regular
basis.

- Unplug the power plug and
clean it with a dry cloth.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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• Do not clean the appliance
by spraying water directly
onto it.

• Do not use benzene, thinner,
or Clorox, Chloride for
cleaning.

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

• Before cleaning or
performing maintenance,
unplug the appliance
from the wall socket.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire.

SEVERE WARNING

WARNING

SIGNS FOR
DISPOSAL

• Leave the shelves in
place so that children
may not easily climb
inside.

• 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
flammable 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.

• It is hazardous for anyone
other than an Authorised
Service Person to service this
appliance.
In Queensland – the
authorized Service Person
MUST hold a Gas Work
Authorisation or Licence for
hydrocarbon refrigerants, to
carry out Servicing or repairs
which involve the removal of

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