Samsung RF26NBRS, SR-F752DSS, RF26NBSH, RF26NBBP User Manual

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2_Safety Information

Do not plug several appliances into the same power receptacle.

• Large appliances draw a lot of power. Powering more than one appliance
or machine from a single power source could cause overheating and
cause a fire.

Make sure that the power plug is not kinked or damaged by the back of
the Refrigerator.

• A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

Safety Information

SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal
injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety
precautions:

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Before using your new Samsung French Door Refrigerator, please read this manual
thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the features
and functions that your new appliance offers.

Because the following instruction covers various models, the characteristics of your
Refrigerator may differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual.What the
icons and signs in this user manual mean :

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS

Safety Information_3

Do not spray water directly into or on the outside of the Refrigerator/
Freezer drawer.

• Water could get into the interior machine parts and cause electric shock.

Do not use aerosols near the Refrigerator.

• Aerosols used near the Refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire.

Do not put undue stress on the power cord or place heavy articles on it.

• Placing heavy articles on the power cord create the risk of explosion or
fire.

Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.

• It may cause electric shock.

Do not put a container filled with water on the Refrigerator.
Do not install the Refrigerator in a damp place or water closed places.

• Wet and/or deteriorated insulation of the internal electrical parts may
cause electric shock or fire.

Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the Refrigerator.

• Storing benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products
may cause explosions.

Do not disassemble or repair the Refrigerator by yourself.

• You run the risk of fire, appliance malfunctions and/or personal injury.
Call your nearest service center for help from a qualified service
technician.

Unplug the Refrigerator before changing the interior light.

• Changing the light while the Refrigerator is plugged in may cause electric
shock.

If you wish to dispose of the Refrigerator, remove the doors and seals
before throwing it away.

• The doors(and their seals) can entrap a child if they climb into the
Refrigerator. Make sure that the doors are off, and ensure that no one is
suffocated by being locked inside.

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.

Safety Information

4_Safety Information

Use good judgement when filling the Refrigerator with food and drinks.

• In an overfull Refrigerator, heavy, fragile, bulky or breakable items may fall
out and cause personal injury and/or damage to surrounding objects.

Do not put bottles or glass containers in the Freezer drawer.

• When the contents freeze and then expand, the glass may break and
cause personal injury or leave dangerous glass shards in the Freezer.

If the electrical wall socket is loose, do not inset the power plug.

• There is a risk of electric shock or fire. Have the plug looked at by a
licensed electrician.

Never unplug your Refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.

• Always grip the power cord firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Yanking or pulling on the power cord may cause a short-circuit, fire
and/or electric shock.

• A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, a
certified service agent or qualified service personnel.

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 damage to surrounding objects.

Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific materials and
temperaturesensitive products in the refrigerator.

• Products that require exact temperature controls should not be stored in
the Refrigerator.

• The 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.

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

• Do not sit on the freezer door. The door may break.

• Do not allow children to climb into the freezer basket.

If you notice a chemical or burning plastic smell or see smoke, unplug the
Refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics Service
Center.

After your Refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in
the Freezer compartment. Particularly when hands are damp or wet, skin
may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

• Skin may stick to the surface and you may get frostbite.

Do not put your hands under the appliance.

• Any sharp edges may cause perso nal injury.

Safety Information

CAUTION SIGNS

CAUTION

Safety Information_5

Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole or ice
chute.

• It may cause personal injury and/or material damage.

If the Refrigerator will not be used for a long period of time (for example,
over several months), unplug the power from the wall socket.

• Over time, deterioration in the power cord insulation may cause fire.

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

• A Dirty power plug can increase the risk of fire.

If the Refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait
for at least five minutes before plugging it back in.

Do not place the equipment directly in sunlight.
The appliance must be positioned for easy access to power source.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a

certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
If you have a long vacation planned, empty the Refrigerator and turn it off.

• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open to keep
odor and mold from developing.

Service Warranty and Modification

• Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished
appliance is not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can
Samsung be responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party
modifications.

Children can get trapped inside Refrigerators.

Before you throw away your old Refrigerator or Freezer, make sure that you;

• Take off the doors.

• Leave all shelves in places so that children may not easily climb inside
and shut the door while they are inside.

Do not block air holes

• If the air holes are blocked, especially with plastic bag, refrigerator can be
over cooled.
If this cooling period lasts long, water filter will be broken and cause
water leakage.

Safety Information

CAUTION

6_Safety Information

a) Allow the appliance to stand for 2hours after installation.
b) To get Best performance of product,

1) 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 freezer
compartment.

2) Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight containers before put
it into the fridge freezer

3) Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing near to already
frozen food.

c) Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment
d) Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen

goods.

e) 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

f) Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect

your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the
number of door openings while the power is off. But should the power
failure last more than 24hours, remove all frozen food.

g) If the key is provided with refrigerator, the keys should be kept out of

the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the appliance.

h) The appliance might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting

of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food
compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the
lower end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerator was
designed to operate in.

i) Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, such as

bananas, melons.

j) Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually

defrost your appliance, as this will be carried out automatically.

k) Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can

shorten its storage life.

l) Defrost cycle may be changed according to the number of door

opening times and ambienttemperature.

Safety Information

ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE

WARNING SIGNS FOR DISPOSAL

Cyclopentane used as a insulation blowing gas. The gases in the
insulation material require special disposal procedures. Please contact
your local authorities in regard to the enviromentally safe disposal of this
product. Ensure that the piping at the rear of the product is not damaged.
The gas in the system must not be released to the atmosphere.

SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH

DOOR REFRIGERATOR

08

08 GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE

REFRIGERATOR
08 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
10 ADJUSTING THE DOORS
11 MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS

BETWEEN DOORS
12 ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRAWER

LEVEL
13 CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE
13 INSTALLING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE
16 SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR

Contents

OPERATING THE

SAMSUNG FRENCH DOOR

REFRIGERATOR

19

19 USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY
21 CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE
22 USING THE ICE AND COLD WATER

DISPENSER (OPTIONAL)
23 STORING FOOD
24 STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR
24 STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER

DRAWER
25 USING THE COOL SELECT PANTRY™
26 USING THE TILTING POCKET
26 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR

ACCESSORIES
27 REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES
28 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
29 CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT
30 CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

31

31 TROUBLESHOOTING

Contents_7

GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung French Door Refrigerator. We hope
you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers.

Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator

• A Location with easy access to the water
supply.

•

A Location without direct exposure to
sunlight.

• A Location with level (or nearly level) flooring.

• A Location with enough space for the
Refrigerator doors to open easily.

• Allow sufficient space for air circulation of the
internal cooling system.
If the Refrigerator does not have enough
space, the internal cooling system may not
work properly.

50mm

25mm

25mm

1214mm

1630mm

Above 50mm

• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will
help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

•

Do not install the Refrigerator where the temperature will go below 10
ºC(50 ºF).

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

If the Refrigerator is too large to pass through your doorway easily, you can remove the
refrigerator doors.

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Philips head

screwdriver

Wrench(10mm) Flat head

screwdriver

Pliers

DISASSEMBLE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1. With the door opened, remove the
Top Table cap (1) with a Flat head
screwdriver, and close the door. Remove
the 3 screws holding down the Top Table
and remove the Top Table(2).

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1

8_Setting Up

01 SETTING UP

5. With a Philips head screwdriver,
remove the 2 screws (10) attached to
the lower left and right door hinges.
With a Wrench(10mm), remove the
2 hex head bolts (11) attached to the
lower left and right door hinges.
Remove the lower left and right door
hinges(12).

3. Remove the 3 hex head
bolts(7) found attached to
the upper left and right door
hinges with a Wrench(10mm).
With a Philips head
screwdriver, remove the
ground screw(8) found
attached to the upper left and
right door hinges. Remove
the upper left and right door
hinges(9).

4. Lift the door straight up to remove.

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator

3

4

5

6

2. Disconnect the electrical connector
(3) above the upper right
door hinge and the 3 electrical
connectors (4) above the upper left
door hinge.
Disconnect the water tube (5) by
pulling the tube fitting (6) apart as
shown in the picture.

7

8

9

10

11

12

• Be careful not to missplace the hinge cap because it can be easily taken
off.

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REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

• To reattach the Refrigerator doors, assemble parts in reverse order.

Be careful not to missplace the parts of refrigerator.

CAUTION

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1. Pull the drawer open to full extension.

2. Remove the tilting pocket by pulling both brackets upward at the same time.

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

4. Remove a fixing pin(

1

) and remove a
shaft (2) by pushing it to the right side
with your hand.

2

1

5. Separate the rail from the rail cover by
pushing the hooks (3) in on both sides of
the rail. After pushing the hooks in, remove
the drawer by pulling towards you with both
hands.

3

ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER

• To assemble the freezer doors, assemble parts in reverse order.

Be careful not to missplace the parts of refrigerator.

CAUTION

ADJUSTING THE DOORS

Now that the doors are back on the Refrigerator, you want to make sure the
Refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. If the Refrigerator is not
level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even.

10_Setting Up

01 SETTING UP

When the left door is lower than the Right door.

Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever, turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to level the left door.

Setting up your French
Door Refrigerator

Screwdriver

Control Lever

Control Lever

Screwdriver

When the left door is higher than the Right door.

Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a notch on the right control lever, turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to level the right door.

We do not recommend making small adjustments with the control lever.
Instead, refer to the next page for the best way to make minor adjustments
to the doors.

MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS

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

When the left
door is lower
than the right
door.

When the left
door is higher
than the right
door.

Adjustment

part

Adjustment
part

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1. If you open the drawer (1), you can see the lower hinge (2).

2. Insert the supplied hex wrench (3) into the shaft (4) of the lower hinge.

3. Please adjust the height turning the hex wrench (

3

) clockwise( ) or

counter-clockwise( ).

1

3

4

3

2

When you turn the hex wrench counter-clockwise( ), the door will move up.

4. After adjusting the doors, please insert the supplied fastener-ring (5) using
a pair of pliers (6) in the gap between the hinge-grommet (7) and the lower
hinge(8). The number of fastener-rings you’ll need to insert depends on the
gap.

Four fastener-rings are enclosed with the refrigerator.
The thickness of each fastener-ring is 1mm(0.04 inch).

ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRAWER LEVEL

Adjustment part

Freezer Drawer

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

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

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2

3

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01 SETTING UP

Setting up your French
Door Refrigerator

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

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

- Rotate the Height Adjuster to +2.0 to reduce the door slope.

Slope

Reference
plane

After adjustment, tighten the screws (2)&(3) in reverse order.

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 filter 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 of138~862 Kpa is
required.
Under normal conditions, a 170 cc (5.75 oz.) paper cup can be filled in 10 seconds.
If the Refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 138Kpa), you
can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
Make sure the water storage tank inside the Refrigerator is properly filled. To do this,
press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet.

Water line installation kits are include with unit. You can find it in freezer
drawer.

INSTALLING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE

1

Water line fixer

and screws

2

Pipe connector

3

Water line

4

Water Filter

Parts for water line Installation

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Connecting to the water supply
line

1. First, shut off the main water supply line.

2. Locate the nearest cold, drinking water line.

3. Follow the Water line Installation
Instructions in the installation kit.

The water line must be
connected to the cold water
pipe. If it is connected to the
hot water pipe, it may cause

the purifier to malfunction.

CAUTION

Close Main

Water pipe

Close Main

Water pipe

NO GAP

4. After connecting the water supply to the water filter, turn your main water
supply back on and dispense about 3L to clear and prime the water filter.

Connecting the water line to the refrigerator

1. Remove the cap from water line on the unit and insert compression nut to
the water line on the unit after disassembling from provided water line.

2. Connect both water line from the unit and water line provided kit.

3. Tighten the compression nut onto the compression fitting. There should be
no gaps between (A, B & C )

4. Turn water on and check for any leakage.

Loosen a

Remove

cap

Water Line

from unit

No gap

Water Line

from unit

Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 6.5mm of the
plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.

Before being used, the leakage in these places should be examined

CAUTION

• Samsung Warranty does not cover WATER
LINE INSTALLATION.

• It will

be done at customer’s charge except the

retail price includes installation cost.

• Please contact Plumber or Authorized Installer
for the installation if needed.

• If Water leakage occurs due to improper
installation, Please contact installer.

14_Setting Up

01 SETTING UP

Setting up your French
Door Refrigerator

Installing the water filter

1. Remove the water filter cover(1)

2. Remove the fixed cap by turning it
counter clockwise. Keep the cap
in a safe place for later use if you
don’t use a filter.

3. Remove the water filter from
the box and put a replacement
indicator sticker on the filter as
shown. Place a sticker on the
filter that dates six months in the
future. For example, if you install
the water filter in March, put the
“SEP” sticker on the filter to remind
you to replace in September. That
way you’ll know when it is time to
replace the filter. Normally, a filter
life is about 6 months.

4. Remove the filter cap and insert the
filter into the filter housing.

5. Slowly turn the water filter 90º
clockwise to align with the printing
mark on the cover, locking the filter
in position. Make sure to align the
water filter label mark with center
of cover filter printing as illustrated.
Remember, do not over-tighten.

2 3

1

4 5

Sticker

(month indicator)

Separation
of red cap.

Cover filter.

Turn until the
labels are
aligned.

You should remove the right side upper glass shelf before installing water
filters.

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

1. Turn ON the main water supply.

2. Run water through the dispenser until the water runs
clear 3L. This will clean the water supply system and
remove air from the lines.

3. Additional flushing may be required in some
households. But , the filter will have an operational life
proportional to the quality of the water supplied). The
time is not guaranteed.

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

Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly, otherwise water may drip from the
dispenser. This means that there is still air in the line.

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Check the amount of water supplied to the ice tray.
(Optional)

When you press the TEST button, the ice cube container is filled 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 of the main water pipes, not the Refrigerator. If this problem occurs,
contact the dealer or call center for help.

• TYPE A

• TYPE B

Check the water level

Test button

Feeler Arm

Test button

Feeler Arm

1. Lift up the cover and pull the ice maker out of the freezer drawer.

1. Lift up the icemaker bucket and gently pull out of the refrigerator.

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,
first 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 call 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 sufficiently cool.

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Setting up your French
Door Refrigerator

SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR

• TYPE A

1 2 3 4 5 6

(1) Ice Off Button

Press the Ice off button if you want to turn the ice-maker
off.

(2) Power Freeze

Button

Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the
Freezer. It can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze
easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the Freezer
has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left
open).

(3) Freezer Button

Press the Freezer button to set the Freezer to your desired
temperature. You can set the temperature between -14°C
and -25°C(8°F and -14°F).

(4) Fridge Button

Press the Fridge button to set the fridge to your desired
temperature. You can set temperature between 1°C and
7°C ( 34°F and 46°F) .

(5) Power Cool

Button

Speeds up the time needed to cool products in the
Refrigerator. It can be helpful if you need to quickly cool
easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the fridge has
warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left
open).

(6) E. Saver Button

For better energy efficiency, press E.Saver button but if
condensation occurs on the doors, turn E.Saver function
off.

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02 OPERATING

• Type B

(1) Energy Saver

Button

For better energy efficiency, press the Energy Saver button. If
condensation occurs on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function
off.

(2) Freezer / Power

Freeze Button

Press the Freezer / Power Freeze button to set the Freezer to your desired
temperature. You can set the temperature between -14°C and -25°C(8°F
and -14°F). Press and hold the Freezer / Power Freeze Button for 3
seconds, to speed up the time needed to freeze products in the Freezer.
It can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze easily spoiled items or if the
temperature in the Freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the
door was left open).

(3) Ice / Water

Button

Press the Ice/Water button to select the ice or water function. You
can select water or the types of ice(cube/crushed ice). After making
a selection, press the dispenser lever.

(4) Alarm / Lighting

Button

Press the Alarm/Lighting button to turn off the door open alarm.
Initially the Alarm is set to on. If you press and hold the Alarm/
Lighting button for 3 seconds, the Dispenser LED Lamp will stay
on.

(5) Fridge / Power

Cool Button

Press the Fridge / Power Cool button to set the fridge to your
desired temperature. You can set the temperature between 1°C
and 7°C ( 34°F and 46°F). Press and hold the Fridge / Power
Cool button for 3 seconds, to speed up the time needed to cool
products in the Refrigerator. It can be helpful if you need to quickly
cool easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the fridge has
warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).

(6) Ice Off / Lock

Button

Press the Ice Off / Lock button to turn the ice making function off.
If you press and hold the Ice Off / Lock button for 3 seconds, the
Display and Dispenser will be locked.

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2

3

4

5

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Operating the SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator

USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY

• Type A

• Type B

“Freezer Temp” indicates the current Freezer temperature.
“Fridge Temp” indicates the current Refrigerator temperature.
When not in use the Display will turn off, this is normal.

Power Freeze

This icon will light up when you activate the “Power Freeze” feature. “Power
Freeze” is great when you need a lot of ice. Press the “Power Freeze”
button, then ice production will increase. When you have enough, just press
the button again to cancel the “Power Freeze” mode.

Cubed Ice , Crushed Ice , Water

Enjoy cubed or crushed ice by selecting your preference from the digital
control panel. If you don’t need ice, turn the feature off to save on water and
energy consumption. The Ice type light indicates the type of ice(or no ice)
that is currently chosen.

Power Cool

This icon will light up when you activate the “Power Cool” button. For a
quick fridge cool down, use “Power Cool”.

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02 OPERATING

Filter Indicator

When the filter indicator light is on, it is time to change the filter. Typically this
happens about every 6 months.
The Filter Indicator will be Blue when you initially insert the water filter.
The Filter Indicator will be Light Pink when you have used your water filter
for 5 months.
The Filter Indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 6
months.

After removing the old water filter and installing a new one (see page 30 for
instructions on how to do this), reset the indicator by pressing and holding
the “Ice/Water” button for 3 seconds. The indicator will light again in about 6
months to let you know it is time to change your water filter.

Energy Saver

This icon will light up when you activate the “Energy Saver” feature. Energy
Saver function is set “ON” when you supply the power to the Refrigerator
installing. If condensation occurs on the doors, turn the Energy Saver
function off.

Lighting

This icon will light up when you activate the “Lighting” feature. In this case,
the dispenser light(under the display) will be on constantly. If you would
like the dispenser light to come on only when using the dispenser, turn the
“Lighting” feature off.

Alarm

This icon will light up when you activate the “Alarm” feature. The door alarm
will sound if any door is open for more than 3 minutes. The beeping stops
when you close the door. Initially the Alarm is set to on.

Ice Off

This icon will light up when you activate the “Ice Off” feature. In this case,
the ice will not be produced.

Lock

This icon will light up when you activate the “Lock” feature. In this case, you
won’t to be able to use the control panel. If you press and hold the Ice Off /
Lock button for 3 seconds, you will be able to use the control panel again.

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CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE

Basic Temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments

The basic temperature and/or recommended temperature of Freezer and
Refrigerator Compartments are -19°C(-2°F)/3°C(38°F).
If the temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are too high or
low, adjust the temperature manually.

Controlling the Freezer temperature

The Freezer temperature can be set between -14°C(8°F) and -25°C(-14°F) to
suit your particular needs. Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired
temperature is shown in the temperature display. Keep in mind that foods like
ice cream may melt at -16°C(4°F).
The temperature display will move sequentially from -14°C(8°F) and -25°C(­14°F). When the display reaches -14°C(8°F), it will begin again at -25°C(-14°F).
Five seconds after the new temperature is set, the display will again show the
actual current freezer temperature. However, this value will be changed to the
new temperature.

Controlling the Refrigerator temperature

The Refrigerator temperature can be set between 7°C(46°F) and 1°C(34°F)
as your particular needs. Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired
temperature is shown in the temperature display.
The temperature control process for the Fridge works just like the Freezer
process.
Press the Fridge button to set your desired temperature. After a few seconds,
the Fridge will begin adjusting towards the newly set temperature. This will be
reflected in the digital display.

The temperature of the Freezer or the Refrigerator may rise when you open
the doors too frequently, or if a large amount of warm or hot food is placed
in either side.
This may cause the digital display to blink. Once the Freezer and
Refrigerator temperature return to their normal set temperatures, the
blinking will stop.
If the blinking continues, you may need to “reset” the Refrigerator. Try
unplugging the appliance, wait for around 10 minutes and then plug the
power cord back in.

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USING THE ICE AND COLD WATER DISPENSER (OPTIONAL)

Press the Ice / Water button to select the type of you want

No ICE

Select this if you
want to turn ice
maker off.

Using the Ice Dispenser

Place a cup underneath the ice dispenser and push gently against the
dispenser lever with your cup. Make sure the cup is in line with the dispenser to
prevent the ice from bouncing out.

If the Freezer door is left open for a long time,
condensation may form or the ice inside the Ice­Maker may clump. Please close the door as soon
as possible. The Ice Dispenser may eject a few ice
cubes if there is not enough
ice in the Ice-Maker. Use the Ice Dispenser when
there is enough ice. If the Freezer door is open for
a long time or a lot of ice is dispensed at once,
condensation may trickle down the Dispenser lever.

CAUTION

PUSH

Using the Ice Off Function

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

If you have a long vacation or business trip, close the water valve and shut
off the water supply to the Refrigerator. This will help prevent accidental
leakages. Do not put your fingers, hands or any other unsuitable objects in
the chute or ice-maker bucket.

- It may result in personal injury or material damage.

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

- It may cause injury.

Do not disassemble the Ice Maker personally. It may cause disorder.
Do not wash or spray with water the ice bucket.
Just wipe it with a dry cloth. In order to operate the ice maker properly,
water pressure of 138~862 Kpa is required.

CAUTION

The water tank’s capacity is approximately 1.26ℓ(liter).
For the water dispenser, please use a cup under 110mm in diameter.
Please wait 1 second before removing the cup after dispensing water to
prevent spills. Do not pull out the lever dispenser after taking out ice or
water. It comes back automatically. Ice is made in cubes. When you select
“Crushed”, the icemaker grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice.

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STORING FOOD

Auto Door Closer

Water Filter

1

Dairy Compartment

2

Door Bins

6

Cool Select

Pantry

TM

Light

Vertical Hinged

Section

5

Vegetable & Fruit

Drawers

8

Tilting Pocket

Light

7

Pull Out Drawer

9

Freezer Drawer Bin

Slide-Shelf

ICE MAKER
(OPTIONAL)

Foldable-Shelf

Slide-Shelf

3

GLASS

SHELVES

4

EGG

CONTAINER

Ice maker (optional)

Ice bin (optional)

When closing the door, make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the
correct position to avoid scratching the other door.
If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed, put it back to the right position
and close the door.
Moisture may occur at times on the Vertical Hinged Section.
The door handle may become loose over time.
If this happens, tighten the bolts found on the inside of the door.
If you close one door with a lot of force, the other door may open.

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STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR

The Samsung French Door Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with
maximum space saving features and functions. Here are some of the customized
compartments we have created to keep your food fresher longer. In order to
further prevent odor from seeping into the ice compartment, stored food should
be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible.

(1) DAIRY

COMPARTMENT

Can be used to store small dairy items like butter or
margarine, yogurt or cream cheese bricks

(2) DOOR BINS

Designed to handle large, bulky items such as gallons of
milk or other large bottles and containers.

(3) GLASS SHELVES

Designed to be crack-resistant, the shelves can be
used to store all types of food and drinks. Circular
marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon
and can usually be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

(4) EGG CONTAINER

Best place to keep eggs.
Place the container on the shelf for easy access.

(5) VEGETABLE &

FRUIT DRAWERS

Used to preserve the freshness of your stored
vegetables and fruits. This drawer has been
specifically designed to control the level of humidity
within the compartment. Keep vegetables and fruits
separate if possible.

(6) COOL SELECT

PANTRY™

Can be used for large party trays, deli items, pizza,
beverages or miscellaneous items.

Do not place any large articles of food under the lamp in the Refrigerator. An air
sensor is located near the lamp and if the sensor is blocked, your Refrigerator
may become too cold. Please place Vegetable and Fruits in the Vegetable and
Fruits drawers to avoid freezing them. If the foods in your Refrigerator become
frozen, please see the temperature higher.

STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER DRAWER

(7) PULL OUT

DRAWER

Best use to store meats or dry foods. Stored food
should be wrapped securely using foil, other suitable
wrapping materials, or containers.

(8) TILTING POCKET

Can be used for small packages of frozen food.
You can also store a 16”(406mm) pizza.

(9) FREEZER

DRAWER BIN

Can be used to store meat and dry foods.
Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or
other suitable wrapping materials, or containers.

Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not tip and fall out when
the Refrigerator door is opened.

If you plan to go away for a long time, empty the Refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe
the excess moisture from the inside of the appliance and leave the doors open.
This helps keep odor and mold from developing.

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The Cool Select Pantry™ is a full-width drawer with
adjustable temperature control. This pantry can
be used for large party trays, deli items, pizza,
beverages or miscellaneous items.
There is a temperature control which can adjust
the amount of cold air allowed into the pantry.
The control is located on the right side of the
pantry.

Selection button (Optional)

1. When “Deli” is selected, the temperature of
the pantry can be kept around 5°C(41°F).
This feature helps keep food fresh for a long
time. Pantry temperature can be maintained
under recommended temperature setting
(Freezer:-19°C(-2°F), Fridge:3°C(38°F))

2. When “Fresh” is selected, the temperature
of the pantry can be kept around 3°C(38°F).
This feature helps keep food fresh for
a longer time. Pantry temperature can
be maintained under recommended
temperature setting (Freezer:-19°C(-2°F),
Fridge:3°C(38°F))

3. When “Chilled” is selected, the temperature
of the pantry can be kept around 1°C(34°F).
This feature also helps keep meat or fish fresh for a
longer time. Pantry temperature can be maintained under
recommended temperature setting (Freezer:-19°C(-2°F),
Fridge:3°C(38°F))

USING THE COOL SELECT PANTRY™

(OPTIONAL)

Deli Fresh Chilled

• Pineapple • cucumbers • steaks

• lemon • apples • hard cheeses

• avocado • oranges • cold cuts

• potato • grapes • bacon

• zucchinis • hot dogs

• corn

Fruits and vegetables may be damaged when the “chilled” mode is set.
Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce in this pantry.

Do not store glass bottles in this pantry. If they are frozen, they can break
and cause personal injury.

CAUTION

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The Tilting Pocket can be used to store up to a
16”(406mm) pizza if you place it shown in the
illustration.

USING THE TILTING POCKET

1. Door bins & Dairy Compartment

To remove - Simply Lift the bin up and pull straight out.
To relocate - Slide it in above the desired location and

push down until it stops.

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES

Injury may occur if the door bins are not firmly
assembled. Do not allow children to play with bins.
Sharp corners of the bins may cause injury.

CAUTION

Do not adjust a bin full of food.

2. Tempered Glass Shelves

To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the

direction of (1) and lift it up in the
direction of (2). Pull the shelf out.

To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide

the shelf hooks into the slots at a
desired height. Then lower the front of
the shelf so that the hooks can drop
into the slots.

2

1

The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy.
Use special care when removing them.

CAUTION

Remove the shelves from the shipping position
and replace shelves in the position you want.

3. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers

To remove - Pull the drawer out to full

extension. Tilt up the front of
drawer and pull straight out.

To relocate - Insert the drawer into the frame

rails and push back into place.

The glass shelf over the drawer is not
firmly secured. Be careful when lifting. Do
not open the drawer when the pantry is
opened. It may cause scratch or breakage to it’s cover.

CAUTION

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4. Cool Select Pantry

TM

To remove the pantry - Pull the pantry out to

full extension. Tilt up
the front side of pantry
and pull straight out.

To relocate the pantry - Push the rails to

the back of the
Refrigerator. Place the
drawer onto the rails
and slide the pantry
back until it is in place.

To remove the divider - Pull the pantry

completely out to full
extension and raise the
front side of the divider
to unhook it from the
rear wall of the pantry,
then lift pantry out.

To relocate the divider - Hook the back of the

divider over the rear wall
of the pantry and push
the divider down.

1. Tilting Pocket

To remove - Pull the brackets upward until you hear a clicking sound and

remove the pocket

To relocate - Hook the ends of the pocket into both brackets and push down

until it locks into place.

REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES

2. Pull Out Drawer

To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension.

Remove both side knobs(1). Tilt up
rear of drawer and lift straight out.

To relocate - Pull both rails out to full extension.

Place the drawer onto the rails and
hook supports into slots(2) located
on the side of each drawer. Replace
the side knobs and push the drawer
back into place.

1

2

Please do not lose the side knobs during
disassembly as they may present a choking hazard to children.

WARNING

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3. Freezer Drawer bin

To remove the drawer - Pull drawer out to full extension.

Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it out to remove.
To relocate the drawer - Place the bin into the rail assembly.
To remove the divider - Pull the divider straight up.
To relocate the divider - Hook the top corners of divider over the hole of the bin.

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR

Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance
and helps keep it odor and germ-free.

Cleaning the Interior

Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild
detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. You
can remove the drawers and shelves for a more
thorough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers
and shelves before putting them back into place.

Cleaning the Exterior

Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean,
soft cloth. Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of
spraying directly on the surface of the Refrigerator. It helps
ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface. The
doors, handles and cabinet surfaces should be cleaned
with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
To keep your appliance looking its best, the exterior should
be polished once or twice a year.

Do not use Benzene, Thinner or Clorox for cleaning.
They may damage the surface of the appliance and may
cause fire.

CAUTION

Cleaning the Ice/Water Dispenser (Optional)

Push down one end of the tray dispenser and remove it. Use a
damp cloth to clean the ice and water dispenser,then wipe dry with
a clean,soft cloth.

Cleaning the Rubber door seals

If the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may not close
properly, and the Refrigerator will not operate efficiently.
Keep the door seals free of grit or grime by cleaning the
doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth. Wipe dry with
a clean, soft cloth.

Do not spray the Refrigerator with water while it is plugged in, as it may
cause an electric shock.
Do not clean the Refrigerator with benzene, thinner or car detergent due to
risk of fire.

CAUTION

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Cleaning behind the Refrigerator

To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation, vacuum
behind the appliance once or twice a year.

Do not remove the back cover. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

CAUTION

CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT

Before changing any of interior light, unplug the Refrigerator from the power
supply. If you are unsure about changing the lights after reading through
these directions, contact your service center for help.

CAUTION

Replacement bulbs for both freezer and fridge are available from your local
home improvement or electronics store. Use replacement bulbs size E27
maximum 60 Watts for the Fridge compartment and size E27 maximum 40
Watts for the Freezer compartment.

Changing the Interior light in the Refrigerator

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

2. Pull the shield down while pushing it backwards to remove it.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise.

4. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

Changing the Interior lights in the Freezer Drawer

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

2. Pull drawer out to full extension.

3. Pull the shield down while pushing it backwards
to remove it.

4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise.

5. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

Do not place your fingers inside the cover. The lamp may be hot.

CAUTION

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CHANGING THE WATER FILTER

The “Filter Indicator” light lets you know when it is time to change your water filter
cartridge. To give you preparation time to get a new filter, the red light will come on just
before the capacity of the current filter runs out. Changing the filter on time provides
you with the freshest, cleanest water from your fridge.

1. Remove the water filter from the box and put a month indicator sticker on
the filter as shown. Place a sticker on the filter that dates six months in the
future. For example, if you are replacing the water filter in March, put the
“SEP” (September) sticker on the filter to remind you to replace in September.
Normal filter life is about every 6 months.

2. Remove the new filter’s protective cap and remove the old filter.

3. Position and insert the new filter into the filter housing. Slowly turn the water
filter clockwise to align with the printing mark on the cover, locking the filter in
position. Make sure to align the water filter label mark with the center of cover
filter printing as illustrated. Remember, do not over-tighten.

1 2 3

Sticker
(month indicator)

Turn until the
labels are aligned.

Cover filter

4-1. Once you have completed this process, press and hold the Ice / Water

button for 3 seconds to reset the filter schedule. (Optional)

4-2. Once you have completed this process, hold the Fridge + Power Cool

button simultaneously for 3 seconds to reset the filter schedule. (Optional)

5. Lastly, run about 3L through water dispenser and throw away. Make sure that
water flows clearly again before drinking.

Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly otherwise water may drip from the
dispenser. This means that there is still air in the line.
Do NOT use the water or ice dispenser without a water filter cartridge
because the water line may become blocked.

Ordering replacement filters

To order more water filter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

The Refrigerator
does not work at all
or it does not chill
sufficiently.

•

Check that the power plug is properly connected.

•

Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the
correct temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature.

•

Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat
source?

•

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

The food in the
Refrigerator is
frozen.

•

Is the temperature control on the display set to the correct
temperature? Try setting it to a warmer temperature.

•

Is the temperature in the room too low?

•

Did you store the food with high water content in the
coldest part of the Refrigerator? Try moving those items
into the body of the Refrigerator instead of keeping them in
the Cool Select Pantry™.

You hear unusual
noise 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. It
is normal and occurs because various accessories are
contracting or expanding according to the temperature of
the Refrigerator interior.

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

• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in

the vertical hinged section of the Refrigerator to prevent
condensation.

•

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

Ice is not dispensing. • Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water

supply line before making ice?

•

Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?

•

Did you manually stop the ice making function?

•

Is the Freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the
Freezer temperature lower.

You can hear water
bubbling in the
Refrigerator.

•

This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refregerant
circulating throughout the tubing within the refrigerator.

There is a bad smell
in the Refrigerator.

•

Check for spoiled food.

•

Foods with strong odors(for example, fish) should be tightly
covered.

•

Clean out your Freezer periodically and throw away any
spoiled or suspicious food.

Frost forms on the
walls of the Freezer.

•

Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air
can circulate freely.

•

Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient
air circulation.

•

Is the Freezer drawer closed properly?

Water dispenser is
not functioning.

•

Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?

•

Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.

•

Is the water tank frozen because the Refrigerator
temperature is too low? Try selecting a warmer setting on
the main display panel.

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03 TROUBLESHOOTING

Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)

English

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it
should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its
working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other
types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased

this product, or their local government ofce, for details of where and

how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and

conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed
with other commercial wastes for disposal.

Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the
SAMSUNG customer care center.

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