Samsung SRF890SWLS User Manual

Refrigerator

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it at a safe place near the appliance for your future reference.

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

• Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your appliance.

• Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or ﬁ nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.

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.

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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.

CE Notice

This product has been determined to be in compliance with the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/ EC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1060/2010 and the EcoDesign Directive(2009/125/EC) implemented by Regulation (EC) No 643/2009 of the

European Union. (For products sold in European Countries only)

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.

• When this product contains ﬂ ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a),

- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked ﬂ ames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is

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standing for several minutes.

- In order to avoid the creation of a ﬂ ammable gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used.

- Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. The room where the refrigerator will be sited must be 1m³ in size for every 8g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identiﬁ cation plate inside the appliance.

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

SEVERE WARNING

WARNING

SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

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

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

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

• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matched the rating plate.

- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a ﬁ re hazard from overheated wires. If the wall

04_ Safety information

socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.

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

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

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.

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

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

• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

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

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

- This may result in an electric shock or ﬁ re.

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

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

• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with

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

- If you connect the power plug upside down, wire can get cut off and a cause ﬁ re or an electric shock.

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

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

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

- This constitutes a ﬁ re hazard.

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

• Keep the packing materials

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out of reach of children.

service company.

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

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

- This may result in an electric shock, ﬁ re, 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 qualiﬁ ed technician or

- 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 after installation.

SEVERE WARNING

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 a personal injury and/or material damage.

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

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

• Do not let children hang on

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the door.

refrigerator.

- Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury.

• 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 suffocation by entrapment or personal injury.

• Do not sit on the Freezer door.

- The door may be broken and cause a personal injury.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep ﬁ ngers out of “pinch point” areas : clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area. Do not 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

• To prevent children entrapment, you must reinstall the divider using provided screws after cleaning or other actions if you removed the divider from the drawer.

• Never put ﬁ ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole.

- Failure to do so may cause personal injury or material damage.

• Do not store volatile or ﬂ ammable substances such as benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether or LP gas in the refrigerator.

- The storage of any of such products may cause an explosion.

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

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

• Do not place or use electrical appliance inside

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the refrigerator, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator for removing bad odors.

- This may result in an electric shock or ﬁ re.

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

- This may cause frostbite.

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

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord.

• Do not insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or the back of the refrigerator.

- This may result in an electric shock or injury.

- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.

- Do not use a ventilating fan.

- A spark may result in an explosion or ﬁ re.

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

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with and/or climb into the appliance.

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

• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.

• In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas,

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• Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.

- You run a risk of causing a ﬁ re, malfunction and/ or personal injury. In case of malfunction, please contact your service agent.

• 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.

plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.

- There is a risk of ﬁ re.

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

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, ﬁ re, 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 ﬁ re hazards.

• If you experience difﬁ culty when changing the light, contact service agent.

• If the products is equipped with the LED Lamp, do not disassemble the Lamp Cover and LED Lamp by yourself.

- Please contact your service agent.

• If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull out power

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 carbonated or ﬁ zzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.

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

• Do not change or modify

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the functionality of the refrigerator.

or a Sports drink. This may damage the refrigerator.

- Changes or modiﬁ cations may result in a personal injury and/or property damage. Any changes or modiﬁ cations performed by a 3rd party on this completed appliance are neither covered under Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues and damages that result from 3rd party modiﬁ cations.

• Do not block air holes.

- If the air holes are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled. If this cooling period lasts too long, the water ﬁ lter may break and cause water leakage.

- Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing near to already existing food.

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

• Fill the water tank, ice tray and water cubes only with potable water (mineral water or puriﬁ ed water).

- Do not ﬁ ll the tank with tea

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

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

• In order to operate the ice-maker properly, water pressure of 138~862 kPa(1.4~8.8 kgf/cm3) is required.

• Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.

- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in an electric shock, ﬁ re or problems with the product.

• Do not apply strong shock or excessive force onto the surface of glass.

- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property damage.

CAUTION SIGNS

CAUTION

FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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

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

• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as inﬂ ammable sprays, inﬂ ammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near the refrigerator. Do not keep volatile or inﬂ ammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner, propane gas, etc.) in the refrigerator.

- This refrigerator is for storing food only.

- This may result in a ﬁ re or an explosion.

• Do not spray inﬂ ammable gas near the refrigerator.

- There is a risk of explosion or ﬁ re.

• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.

- Printed letters on the display may come off.

• Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins. But do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug, remove

any foreign material or dust from the power plug pins.

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

• Never put ﬁ ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole and ice chute.

- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and performing maintenance.

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

- This may result in an electric shock or ﬁ re.

• 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

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- This may result in an electric shock or ﬁ re.

• Do not modify the refrigerator. Unauthorized modiﬁ cations can cause safety problems. To reverse an unauthorized modiﬁ cation, we will charge the full cost of parts and labor.

gases in insulation material require special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliances are damaged prior to disposal. The pipes shall be broken in the open space.

SEVERE WARNING

CAUTION

SIGNS FOR DISPOSAL

• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal.

• R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the refrigerator to see which refrigerant is used for your refrigerator. When this product contains ﬂ ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product. Cyclopentane is used as an insulation blowing gas. The

• When disposing of this product or other refrigerators, remove the door/door seals, door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the old appliance.

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

• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous

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to children.

- If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.

refrigerator) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperature for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.

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 24 hours, remove all frozen food.

• If keys are provided with the refrigerator, the keys should be kept out of the reach of children and not be in the vicinity of the appliance.

• The appliance might not operate consistently (possibility of temperature becoming too warm in the

• Do not store food which spoils easily at low temperature, such as bananas, melons.

• Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance, as this will be carried out automatically.

• Temperature rise during defrosting can comply with ISO requirements. But if you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the appliance, please wrap the frozen food up in several layers of newspaper.

• Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can shorten its storage life.

Saving Energy Tips

- Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not exposed

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to direct sunlight and never put it near a direct source of heat (radiator, for example).

- Never block any vents or grilles on the appliance.

- Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance.

- Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw. You can then use the low temperatures of the frozen products to cool food in the refrigerator.

- Do not keep the door of the appliance open for too long when putting food in or taking food out. The shorter time for which the door is open, the less ice will form in the freezer.

left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

- Clean the rear of the refrigerator regularly. Dust increases energy consumption.

- Do not set temperature colder than necessary.

- Ensure sufﬁ cient air exhaust at the refrigerator base and at the back wall of the refrigerator. Do not cover air vent openings.

- Allow clearance to the right,

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contents

SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………………………………………… 16

OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ………………………………………………… 26

TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………………………………………… 53

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Setting up your French Door

50 mm

1516 mm

1261.5 mm

Refrigerator

GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR

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

Selecting the best location for the refrigerator

Choose :

• A location with easy access to a water supply.

• A location without direct exposure to sunlight.

• A location with a level ﬂ oor.

• A location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open easily.

• A location that allows sufﬁ cient space to the right, left, back and top for air circulation.

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

50 mm

ceilings, stairways, etc. The following chart details the exact height and depth of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator.

Depth “A” 901mm

Width “B” 908mm

Height “C” 1749mm

Overall Height “D” 1777mm

Depth “E” 963mm

• 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.

• Do not locate the refrigerator where it may become wet.

50 mm

1516 mm

1261.5 mm

50 mm

If the refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal cooling system may not work properly. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections. When you install the refrigerator next to a ﬁ xed wall, you need a minimum clearance of 95mm between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to swing open. Important : Make sure that you can easily move your refrigerator to its ﬁ nal location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds,

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When moving your refrigerator

Flat-blade screw driver(-)

Control Lever

To prevent ﬂ oor damage, be sure the front

CAUTION

adjusting legs are in the up position (above the ﬂ oor). Refer to ‘Adjusting the Level’ in the manual (on page 20).

Required Tools (Not provided)

You need the following tools to complete the installation of your refrigerator:

Philips

screwdriver(+)

Flat-blade screw

driver(-)

Socket wrench

(10mm)

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Flat-blade screw driver(-)

FLOORING

Control Lever

For proper installation, you must place this refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the same height as the rest of the ﬂ oor. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 165kg. To protect the ﬁ nish of the ﬂ ooring, cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place it under the refrigerator where you are working. When moving the refrigerator, you need to pull and push it straight forwards or back. Do not wiggle it from side to side.

ACCESSORIES AND REQUIRED TOOLS

The following accessories are included with your refrigerator:

Pliers

Allen wrench

(3/16”) (5mm)

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

For some installations you need to remove the fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the refrigerator to its ﬁ nal location. Do not remove the doors/drawer if you don’t need to. If you do not need to remove the refrigerator doors, go to Adjusting the Level on page 20. If you need to remove the doors. continue below. Before removing the door/drawer, make sure you read the following items:

Disconnect power to the refrigerator

WARNING

before removing the door or drawer.

• Be careful not to drop, damage, or scratch the doors/drawers while

• Use care when you remove the doors/drawers.

• Reattach the doors/drawers properly to avoid:

- Moisture from air leakage.

- Uneven door alignment.

- Wasting energy due to improper door seal.

Disassemble the refrigerator doors

WARNING

removing them.

The doors are heavy and you could injure yourself.

Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing them.

Hex wrench

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