Refrigerator
User manual
Free Standing Appliance
Contents
Contents
Safety information 3
What you need to know about the safety instructions 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 4
Important safety precautions 5
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 8
Critical installation warnings 9
Installation cautions 12
Critical usage warnings 12
Usage cautions 17
Cleaning cautions 19
Critical disposal warnings 21
Additional tips for proper usage 22
Instructions about the WEEE 23
Installation 24
Refrigerator at a glance 24
Step-by-step installation 27
Door removal for entrance 37
Operations 42
Feature panel 42
Dispenser panel (applicable models only) 47
Special features 48
Maintenance 54
Handle and care 54
Cleaning 56
Replacement 58
Troubleshooting 60
General 60
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 64
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Safety information
Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to
ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance
offers safely and efciently.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
• 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 nd help and information online at www.
samsung.com.
• 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 appliance. When
this product contains ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact
your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
• In order to avoid the creation of a ammable gas-air mixture
if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room
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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 must be 1 m
3
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 identication plate inside the appliance.
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• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye
injury. When refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked
ames and move anything ammable away from the product and
ventilate the room immediately.
- Failing to do so may result in re or explosion.
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Important safety symbols and precautions:
Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses
the following safety symbols.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury,
property damage, and/or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury
and/or property damage.
NOTE
Useful information that helps users understand or benet from the
refrigerator.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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Important safety precautions
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
WARNING
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Fill with potable water only.
• Connect to potable water supply only.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• 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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
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• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or those who lack experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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• 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.
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Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the supply in an emergency.
- It must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
ammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the
Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself.
- Contact a Samsung service center.
- Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its
service agents.
• New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and old
hose-sets should not be reused.
• Have the refrigerator’s water supply connected only to a potable
water supply. To operate the ice maker properly, water pressure
of 206 ~ 861 kPa (30 ~ 125 psi) is required.
• For the most efcient use of energy, please keep the all inner
ttings such as baskets, drawers, shelves on the position supplied
by manufacturer.
• To get the best energy efciency of this product, please leave all
shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position.
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How to minimize the energy consumption
• Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation.
• Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never put it
near a direct source of heat (radiator, for example).
- Not to block any vents or grilles is recommended for energy
efciency.
- 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.
- Clean the rear of the refrigerator regularly. Dust increases
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energy consumption.
- Do not set temperature colder than necessary.
- Ensure sufcient 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, left, back and top when installing.
This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy
bills lower.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments;
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- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
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Severe warning signs for transportation and site
WARNING
• When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be
taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause
an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked ames
or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the
appliance is standing for several minutes.
- This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant
(R-600a), a natural gas with high environmental compatibility
that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and
installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
• When transporting and installing the refrigerator, do not touch the
water hose on the back side of the refrigerator.
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- This may damage the refrigerator and as a result the water
dispenser can not be used.
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Critical installation warnings
WARNING
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it
may come in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric
shock or re.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the
heat from stoves, room heaters, or other appliances.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power strip.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading of house wiring circuits, which could cause a re
hazard from overheated wires.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
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- There is a risk of electric shock of re.
• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along
its length or at either end.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on
it.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy
object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects,
or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, re, and/or
electric shock.
• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
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- Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or
re.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater or inammable material.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in
accordance with the instructions in this manual before you use it.
• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord
hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get
cut off and cause a re or electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged by the
back of the refrigerator.
• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the
packing materials on his or her head.
• 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 re.
• 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 re.
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• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as
laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals,
metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- This may result in an electric shock, re, problems with the
product, or injury.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic lm before you
initially plug the product in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the snap rings used for door adjustment or the water tube clips.
- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap
ring or water tube clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips
out of children’s reach.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator
before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the
appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning
attractors as an electrical ground.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power
leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the
refrigerator.
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- This may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, or problems
with the product.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use a
damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• The fuse on the refrigerator must be changed by a qualied
technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal
injury.
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Installation cautions
CAUTION
• Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and install it on a
at surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, cooling efciency and durability
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• Allow the appliance to stand for 2-3 hours before loading foods
• We strongly recommend you have a qualied technician or service
can be declined.
after installation and turning on.
company install the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, explosion,
problems with the product, or injury.
Critical usage warnings
WARNING
• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and
cause personal injury and/or material damage.
• Do not insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.)
into the bottom or the back of the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock or injury.
- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in
the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not put a container lled with water on the refrigerator.
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- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
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• Do not keep volatile or ammable objects or substances (benzene,
thinner, propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such
products) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in re or explosion.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
- Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you
open the doors if children are in the area.
• Do not put your ngers or children's ngers between the doors.
- Keep ngers out of the left and right door gaps. Be careful
when you open the doors if your ngers are in between the
doors.
• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury
may occur.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become
trapped.
• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientic materials, or
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temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be
stored in the refrigerator.
• 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 re.
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• Do not let children step on a drawer.
- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the
refrigerator is unattended and do not let children enter inside the
refrigerator.
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• Do not allow babies or children go inside the drawer.
- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal
injury.
• Do not overll the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause
personal injury or material damage.
• Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface
of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in an
electric shock, re, or problems with the product.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser hole,
ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such
as ammable sprays, ammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or
chemicals near or inside of the refrigerator.
• 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 re.
• Fill the water tank, ice tray and water cubes only with potable
water (mineral water or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea, juice or sports drink, this may
damage the refrigerator.
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• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as
laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals,
metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in an electric
shock, re, problems with the product, or injury. Do not put a
container lled with water on the appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
• Do not put shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper could not work.
- It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf drop.
• Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open
the doors if children are in the area.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential
sources of ignition, and air the room in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.
- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in explosion or re.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall
out.
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• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic
environment.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser hole,
ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator
yourself.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than a
standard fuse.
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• If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact
your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, problems
with the product, or injury.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the
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refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics
service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric or re hazards.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior
lamps of the refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
• If you experience difculty changing a non-LED light, contact a
Samsung service center.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose
wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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Usage cautions
CAUTION
• Do not refreeze thawed food.
- Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster
than fresh.
- The second thaw will break down even more cells, leaching out
moisture and changing the integrity of the product.
• Do not thaw meat at room temperature.
- Safety will depend on whether the raw product was handled
properly.
• Do not place glass bottles or carbonated beverages into the
freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in
injury.
• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.
• If you will be away from home for a long period of time (on
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vacation, for example) and won’t be using the water or ice
dispensers, close the water valve.
- Otherwise, water leakage may occur.
• If you won’t be using the refrigerator for a very long period of
time, (3 weeks or more) empty the refrigerator including the ice
bucket, unplug it, close the water valve, wipe excess moisture
from the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors
and mold.
• To get the best performance from the product:
- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the
refrigerator as this can obstruct free air circulation in the
refrigerator compartment.
- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before
putting it into the refrigerator.
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- Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of
frozen goods.
- There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power
supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. However,
if you will be away for more than three weeks, remove all the
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food and ice in the ice bucket, unplug the refrigerator, close the
water valve, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and
leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold.
• Service Warranty and Modication.
- Any changes or modications performed by a 3rd party on this
nished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty
service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result
from 3rd party modications.
• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.
- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the
refrigerator can be over cooled. If a cooling period lasts too
long, the water lter may break and cause water leakage.
• Use only the ice-maker provided with the refrigerator.
• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you
should wait for at least ve minutes before plugging it back in.
• When the refrigerator got wet by water, pull out the power plug
and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.
- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property
damage.
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• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap
water, mineral water, or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea or a sports drink. This may damage
the refrigerator.
• Be careful that your ngers are not caught in.
• If the refrigerator is ooded, make sure to contact your nearest
service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
• Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil
can solidify, making it foul-tasting and difcult to use. In addition,
the open container can leak and the leaked oil can cause the door
bin to crack. After opening an oil container, it is best to keep the
container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc.
Cleaning cautions
CAUTION
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the
refrigerator.
- There is a risk of re or electric shock.
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• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad
odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.
- Printed letters on the display may come off.
• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance,
unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
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• Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from
the power plug blades. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when
cleaning the plug.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
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• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox, Chloride for cleaning.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a
re.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance
from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm
water to clean the refrigerator.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays,
scouring cleansers, ammable uids, muriatic acid, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing
petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet),
plastic parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets.
- These can scratch or damage the material.
• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impacts such as bumping or dropping.
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Critical disposal warnings
WARNING
• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an
environmentally friendly manner.
• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are
damaged prior to disposal.
• 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. If this
refrigerator contains ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact
your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals
and door latch so that small children or animals cannot become
trapped inside. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance. If trapped inside, a child may get
hurt or suffocate to death.
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- If trapped inside, the child may become injury and suffocate to
death.
• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation
material require a special disposal procedure. Please contact your
local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of
this product.
• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as
packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could
suffocate.
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Additional tips for proper usage
• In the event of a power failure, call the local ofce of your electric
company and ask how long the failure is going to last.
- Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will
not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should
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• The refrigerator might not operate consistently (frozen contents
minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
- Should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove and
discard all frozen food.
can thaw or temperatures can become too warm in the frozen
food compartment) if sited for an extended period of time in a
location where ambient air temperatures are constantly below the
temperatures for which the appliance is designed.
• In case of particular foods, keeping it under refrigeration can have
a bad effect on preservation due to its properties.
• Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need
to manually defrost your appliance. This will be carried out
automatically.
• Temperature rise during defrosting complies with ISO
requirements. If you want to prevent an undue rise in the
temperature of frozen food while the appliance defrosts, wrap the
frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
• The temperature of two star section (sections) or compartment
(compartments) which have two star symbol (
) is slightly higher
than other freezer compartment (compartments).
The two star section (sections) or compartment (compartments) is
(are) based on the instruction and/or the condition as delivered.
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Instructions about the WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates
that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger,
headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from
other types of waste and recycle them 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 ofce, for details
of where and how they can take these items for environmentally
safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms
and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its
electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal.
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Installation
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and
to prevent accidents before using it.
• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Any servicing must be performed by a qualied technician.
• Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations.
• To prevent electric shock, unplug the power cord before servicing or replacements.
Refrigerator at a glance
The actual appearance of your refrigerator may differ, depending on the model and the
country.
Normal models
Installation
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02
03
04
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Dispenser-featured models
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11
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04
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01 Freezer shelves 02 Multipurpose freezer
bin
03 Dried food and meat
storage drawer
04 Refrigerator bin 05 Refrigerator shelves 06 Vegetable drawer
07 Multipurpose drawer 08 Ice maker bucket ** 09 Water tank *
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10 Wine rack * 11 Dairy bin 12 Lower freezer bin *
13 Lower refrigerator bin * 14 Deodorizer lter * 15 Freezer guard *
* Applicable models only
** Dispenser models only
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Installation
• The design of the egg container may differ with the model.
For all models, do not change the position of the freezer shelves. Freezer shelves have
different lengths, and if you change the position, you may damage the product when
closing the door.
Installation
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CAUTION
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Step-by-step installation
STEP 1 Select a site
Site requirements:
• Solid, level surface without carpeting or ooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Away from direct sunlight
• Adequate room for opening and closing the door
• Away from a heat source
• Room for maintenance and servicing
• Temperature range: between 5 °C and 43 °C
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Installation
A
B
C
D
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05
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04
Clearance
See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation.
Depth “A” 716
Width “B” 912
Height “C” 1744
Overall Height “D” 1780
(unit: mm)
Installation
01 more than 50 mm recommended
02 165°
03 165°
04 564 mm
05 1726 mm
06 610 mm
07 908 mm
08 29 mm
09 1165 mm
NOTE
The measurements in the above table may differ, depending on the measuring method.
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STEP 2 Spacing (applicable models only)
STEP 3 Flooring
1. Open the door and locate the provided
spacer.
2. Unpack the spacer and attach it to the
rear of the refrigerator as shown. It
helps ventilate air to the rear wall and
save power consumption.
• The surface to install the refrigerator
must support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• To protect the oor, put a large piece
of cardboard on each leg of the
refrigerator.
• Once the refrigerator is in its nal
position, do not move it unless
necessary to protect the oor. If you
have to, use a thick paper or cloth such
as old carpets along the movement
path.
NOTE
If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, see the Door removal
for entrance section in the Installation chapter.
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Installation
STEP 4 Adjust the levelling feet
• The refrigerator must be levelled on a at, solid oor. Failing to do so can cause
• Levelling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items
• For safety reasons, adjust the front side a little higher than the rear side.
The refrigerator can be levelled using the front legs that have a special screw (leveller) for
levelling purposes. Use a at-head screwdriver for levelling.
Installation
CAUTION
damage to the refrigerator or physical injury.
remain inside the refrigerator.
To adjust the height of the freezer side:
Insert a at-head screwdriver into the
leveller of the freezer-side front leg. Turn
the leveller clockwise to raise, or turn it
counter clockwise to lower.
To adjust the height of the fridge side:
Insert a at-head screwdriver into the
leveller of the fridge-side front leg. Turn
the leveller clockwise to raise, or turn it
counter clockwise to lower.
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STEP 5 Adjust the door height as well as the door gap
B
A
A
A
To adjust the height of a door
The height of a door can be adjusted using the clamp nut and the height nut on the front
bottom of each door.
1. Open the door to adjust, and locate the
two nuts (A) and (B) on the front bottom
of the door.
2. With a 19 mm spanner (not provided),
turn the clamp nut (A) clockwise to
loosen. Then, open the door, and do the
following inside the door.
- To raise the door, turn the height nut
(B) counter clockwise.
- To lower the door, turn the height
nut (B) clockwise.
Installation
3. When complete, tighten the clamp nut
(A) by turning it counter clockwise.
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Installation
STEP 6 Connect the water dispenser line (applicable models only)
Parts and tools required
Water line xer and screws Coupler Water line
Water lter lock-clip Water lter Check valve
Installation
Installation (external dispenser line)
• Make sure you connect the coupler to the cold water tap. Connection to the hot water
• The warranty for your refrigerator does not cover the water line installation. The
• Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur,
• The water line must be repaired by a qualied professional. If you encounter a water
1. Assemble the water pipe line using
couplers.
2. Close the main water supply, and then
close the water tap.
3. Connect the coupler to the cold water
tap.
CAUTION
tap may cause the water lter to be clogged and fail to operate normally.
water line installation will be performed at your own costs unless the installation fee is
included in the retailer’s price.
contact the installer of the water line.
leak, contact a local Samsung service centre or the installer of the water line.
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STEP 7 Connect to a water source (applicable models only)
1
A
B
A
CAUTION
• The water line must be connected by a qualied technician.
• The warranty for your refrigerator does not cover the water line installation. The
water line installation will be performed at your own costs unless the installation fee is
included in the retailer’s price.
• Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur,
contact the installer of the water line.
To connect the cold water pipe to the water ltering hose
CAUTION
• Make sure the water ltering hose is connected to a cold, potable water source pipe.
Connecting to the hot water pipe may cause the water lter to malfunction.
1. Shut off the water supply by closing the
main water valve.
2. Locate the cold, potable water pipe (1).
3. Follow the Water Line Installation to
connect to the water pipe.
Installation
A. Close Main Water pipe
B. No gap
NOTE
New hose-sets supplied with the appliance
are to be used and old hose-sets should
not be reused.
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Installation
a
a
a
A
B
03
To connect the water ltering hose to the water line
Installation
A. Water Line from unit
B. Water Line from Kit
1. Loosen and remove the compression
nut (a) from the water line of the
refrigerator, and insert it to the water
ltering hose.
2. Tighten up the compression nut (a) to
connect the water ltering hose and the
water line.
3. Open the main water valve and check
for any leaks.
4. If there are no leaks, dispense about 10
litres of water or dispense the water for
6 - 7 minutes before actually using the
refrigerator to remove impurities inside
the water ltering system.
5. Secure the water line to a sink or a wall
using a clip.
CAUTION
• Do not tighten the water line
excessively. Make sure the water line is
not bent, pinched, or squashed.
• Do not mount the water line on any
part of the refrigerator. This may
damage the refrigerator.
NOTE
If you have to relocate the refrigerator
after connecting the water line, make sure
the joined section of the water line must is
straight.
To repair the water line
CAUTION
The water line must be repaired by a qualied professional. If you encounter a water leak,
contact a local Samsung service centre or the installer of the water line.
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Reverse osmosis water ltration system
The water pressure of the water supply system to a reverse osmosis water ltration
system must be between 206 kPa (30 psi) and 861 kPa (125 psi).
The water pressure of the reverse osmosis water ltration system to the refrigerator’s
cold water line must be at least 206 kPa (30 psi). If the water pressure is below the
specied:
• Check if the sediment lter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the lter
if necessary.
• Rell the water tank in the reverse osmosis system with water.
• If your refrigerator has a water lter, it may further reduce the water pressure when
used in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system. Remove the water lter.
For more information or servicing, contact a licensed plumbing professional.
Ordering a new lter
To purchase a new water lter (part type: HAFEX/EXP), contact a local Samsung service
centre.
To mount the water lter into place
1. Attach the lock clips (x2) to appropriate
positions under the sink, for instance.
Then, x the lock clips rmly using
screws.
2. Insert the water lter into the upper
and lower clips in the correct direction.
Make sure to check the vertical
direction of the water lter.
NOTE
If the lter is installed horizontally, water
may remain in the lter. Therefore, vertical
installation is recommended.
CAUTION
Do not mount the water lter on any part
of the refrigerator. This may damage the
refrigerator.
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Installation
STEP 8 Initial settings
By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning.
1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on.
2. Open the door, and check if the interior light lights up.
3. Set the temperature to the coldest, and wait for about an hour. Then, the freezer will be
4. Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature. Now the refrigerator is ready
STEP 9 Final check
When installation is complete, conrm that:
• The refrigerator is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly.
• The refrigerator is installed on a at, level surface with a reasonable clearance from the
Installation
• The refrigerator is level and is sitting rmly on the oor.
• The door opens and closes freely, and the interior light turns on automatically when
slightly chilled, and the motor will run smoothly.
for use.
wall or the cabinet.
you open the door.
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Door removal for entrance
B
A
If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, follow these
instructions:
Tools required (not provided)
These tools are used for removing the doors.
Phillips screwdriver Flat-head
screwdriver
Disconnect the water line
Socket spanner
(10 mm)
Allen spanner
(5 mm)
1. From the bottom rear side of the
refrigerator, pull out the water line to
the front.
NOTE
The refrigerator’s water line is a water
circulation line that connects between the
water pipe from the water source and the
hoses from the water ltering system of
the refrigerator.
2. To disconnect the hoses, press and hold
the transparent coupler (A) and detach
the water hose (B).
CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force to the
coupler. It may break.
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Installation
A
A
B
C
Detach the doors
The door may fall off or over and damage itself during any of these steps. To prevent an
accident, use extreme caution when performing these steps.
Installation
CAUTION
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew
the hinge covers (A) on the top of each
door.
2. Open the doors to loosen the hinges
and remove the hinge covers. Once the
covers are removed, close the doors.
3. Disconnect the electrical harness.
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4. Unscrew the hinge screws (B) counter
clockwise, and remove the upper hinge
(C). Be careful as the door can fall on
you, causing physical injury.
C
5. Remove the hinges (C) on both sides.
A
6. Gently lift up the doors one by one to
remove. Use caution as the door may
fall off or over.
Reconnect the water hoses
Once the refrigerator has passed through the entrance, reconnect the water hoses.
CAUTION
• Make sure the water hoses are
connected with matching colours.
• To prevent water leaks, each water
hose must be inserted fully to the
centre of the transparent coupler.
A. Centre of transparent coupler
• After reconnecting the water hoses,
push them under the cabinet and
arrange them on the hook.
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Installation
A
B
C
D
Reattach the doors
• Before reattaching the doors, make sure all the electrical connectors are properly
• The freezer door must be reattached before the fridge door.
Installation
CAUTION
connected.
1. Hold the freezer door and hook to the
hinge at the bottom of the refrigerator.
2. On the top side, insert the hinge (A) into
the hinge slot.
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3. Insert the upper hinge shaft (B) into
the hinge hole (C). Make sure the hinge
shaft is straight so that all screw holes
are fully revealed. Then, tighten the
hinge screws (D) clockwise.
4. Connect the electrical harness.
5. Insert the hinge covers with the front
sides rst, and then tighten the screws.
Use a Phillips screwdriver for this step.
Installation
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Operations
01
02
03
04
05
06
01
02
03
04
05
06
01
02
03
05
06
Feature panel
Type A Type B Type C
Operations
01 Fridge / Power Cool 02 Vacation
03 Freezer / Power Freeze 04 Ice Maker / Filter Reset *
05 Door Alarm 06 Lock
* Applicable models only
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01 Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec)
The Fridge button can be used to set the fridge temperature, or to
Fridge
activate/deactivate Power Cool.
You can manually adjust the cooling temperature for the fridge. Keep
pressing Fridge to select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C.
Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed.
This is useful to quickly cool food that spoils quickly, or after the door
is left open for some time. The fridge keeps running at full speed for
Power Cool
several hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
Press and hold Fridge for 3 seconds.
The corresponding indicator (
speed up the cooling process for you.
02 Vacation (3 sec)
If you are going on vacation or a business trip, or if you do not intend
to use the fridge for an extended time, use the Vacation mode.
• To activate Vacation mode, press and hold Vacation for 3 seconds.
The Vacation On indicator turns on while the display of the fridge
temperatures will turn off. The fridge temperature will be controlled
under 17 °C.
Vacation
• To deactivate Vacation mode, press and hold Vacation again for 3
seconds. The fridge temperature will return to the previous setting.
) lights up, and the refrigerator will
Operations
NOTE
• Make sure to remove foods in the fridge compartment before using
Vacation mode.
• The Vacation mode will be disabled if you adjust the temperature.
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Operations
03 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec)
Freezer
Power Freeze
Operations
The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature, or to
activate Power Freeze. Available temperatures are between -15 °C and
-23 °C.
Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed.
The freezer keeps running at full speed for 50 hours and then returns
to the previous temperature.
• To activate Power Freeze, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds.
The corresponding indicator (
speed up the freezing process for you.
• To deactivate, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds again. The
freezer returns to the previous temperature setting.
• To freeze large amounts of food, activate Power Freeze for at least
20 hours before putting food in the freezer.
NOTE
Using Power Freeze increases power consumption. Make sure you turn
it off and return to the previous temperature if you do not intend to
use it.
) lights up, and the refrigerator will
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04 Ice Maker / Filter Reset (3 sec)
Press Ice Maker to turn the ice maker on or off.
The ice maker has 2 indicators (
indicate the operating status.
• When the ice maker operates, the corresponding indicator (
• When the ice maker is turned off, the corresponding indicator (
if you press the Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice buttons on the dispenser
panel. To enable ice making, you must turn the ice maker on.
Ice Maker
• When the ice maker is off, pressing the dispenser lever for more
than 5 seconds will automatically turn on the ice maker.
• When you turn the ice maker off, you must wait at least 1 minute
before you can turn it back on.
CAUTION
If the ice bucket has been removed, you must turn the ice maker off.
NOTE
If the ice maker is turned off, it will turn on if you press and hold the
ice lever for more than 5 seconds.
After about 6 months (approximately 300 gallons) of using the original
water lter, the Filter indicator turns red to remind you that the lter
needs to be replaced. The Filter indicator blinks ref for several seconds
when you open the door, reminding you that the lter needs to be
replaced. If this happens, replace the lter, and press and hold Filter
Reset for 3 seconds. The lter indicator will be reset, and the Filter
Filter Reset
indicator turns off.
/ ) to
) turns on.
) turns on. In this case, ice making is disabled even
Operations
NOTE
Some regional areas have relatively large amounts of lime contained
in the water. This may reduce the lifecycle of the lter. In these areas,
you will have to replace the water lter more often than specied
above.
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Operations
05 Door Alarm
Door Alarm
06 Lock (3 sec)
Lock
Operations
(Main panel)
You can set the alarm for a reminder. If the door is left open for more
than 2 minutes, the alarm will sound with the alarm indicator blinking.
The alarm is enabled by factory default. To disable the alarm, press
Door Alarm. To enable, press Door Alarm again.
If the door is left open for 5 minutes, internal lights (in the fridge
and freezer) will blink for 10 seconds and then turn on. This will be
repeated every minute for 5 minutes. This is to alert hearing-impaired
users that a door is open and it is normal.
To prevent accidental setting changes, press and hold Lock for 3
seconds. The main panel will be disabled and the Lock indicator (
will turn on.
When Lock is on, the indicator blinks if any button on the main panel
is pressed.
If you press and hold the button again for more than 3 seconds, Lock
will be deactivated.
However, Lock will be reactivated if no button is pressed within 1
minute.
)
NOTE
Lock on the main panel does not affect the dispenser. The dispenser
operates independently and so does the dispenser lever. To lock
the dispenser and the dispenser lever, use the Lock function on the
dispenser.
Sabbath function
1. Press and hold “Door Alarm” and ”Lock“key for 5 seconds simultaneously for the
Sabbath function.
2. In Sabbath function mode, Press and hold “Door Alarm” and ”Lock“key for 5 seconds
simultaneously to exit this function.
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Dispenser panel (applicable models only)
01 02 03
01 Water / Lock 02 Cubed Ice
03 Crushed Ice
01 Water / Lock (3 sec)
Water
Lock
(Dispenser panel /
Dispenser lever)
02 Cubed Ice
Cubed Ice
03 Crushed Ice
Crushed Ice
To dispense chilled water, press Water. The corresponding
indicator turns on.
To prevent use of the dispenser panel buttons and the dispenser
lever, press and hold Water for more than 3 seconds.
If you press and hold the button again for more than 3 seconds,
the dispenser lock will be deactivated.
When dispenser lock is on, the indicator blinks if any button on
the dispenser panel is pressed or the dispenser lever is pressed.
NOTE
The Lock on the dispenser panel does not affect the controls on
the main panel. To lock the main panel, use the Lock function on
the main panel.
Press Cubed Ice to dispense cubed ice. The corresponding
indicator turns on.
Press Crushed Ice to dispense crushed ice. The corresponding
indicator turns on.
Operations
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Operations
Special features
The refrigerator features user-oriented devices that you can use to benet from.
Water/Ice dispenser (applicable models only)
Using the dispenser, you can dispense water with or without ice.
The water dispenser offers 3 options: chilled water, cubed ice, and crushed ice. To
dispense chilled water, press Water on the dispenser panel. Put a water glass under the
dispenser, and then push the dispenser lever.
To dispense water with ice
Operations
1. With the Ice Maker enabled, press
Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice to select the
ice type.
2. Put a water glass under the dispenser,
and then push the dispenser lever with
the glass. Ice will be dispensed from the
dispenser.
3. Press Water to select water.
4. Push the dispenser lever with the
glass. Water will be dispensed from the
dispenser.
NOTE
• The dispenser will stop dispensing if you keep pushing the dispenser lever for about 1
minute. To dispense more water, release and push the lever again.
• Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the dispensed water from
spilling out.
• If you do not use the water dispenser for 2-3 days, the dispensed water may have an
abnormal smell or taste. This is not a system failure. Discard the rst 1-2 glasses of
water.
Ice maker (applicable models only)
The refrigerator has a built-in ice maker that automatically dispenses ice so that you can
enjoy ltered water with cubed or crushed ice.
Ice making
After you have installed your refrigerator and plugged it in, follow these instructions to
ensure proper ice making and to keep the ice bucket full of ice:
1. Let the refrigerator operate for at least 24 hours to ensure optimal performance.
2. Dispense the rst 4 to 6 ice cubes into a glass.
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3. Wait another 8 hours and dispense another 4 to 6 ice cubes.
A B
4. Then, wait another 16 hours and dispense the rst glass-full of ice.
NOTE
• If you consume all the ice at once, you must wait 8 hours before dispensing the rst 4
to 6 cubes. This ensures that the ice bucket is lled with ice properly.
• Ice cubes generated rapidly may look white, which is normal.
CAUTION
Dispense the ice according to the size of the cup.
• If you dispense excessive amount, ice may fall out on the ground and cause personal
injury.
• Ice may accumulate and block the ice chute.
To ll the water tank (applicable models only)
For rst-time use, clean the inner side of
the water tank and dry well.
1. Hold both handgrips on the front of the
tank, and slide out as shown.
2. Open the front lid (A) of the cover or
the entire cover (B) and ll the tank
with a max of 5 litres water.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the max line. Water
overows.
Operations
3. Reinsert the water tank and t into the
dispenser mechanism. Make sure the
front side (with the front lid) of the tank
faces to the front.
CAUTION
• Make sure the water tank ts into the shelf. Otherwise, the water tank may not operate
properly.
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Operations
A B
C
• Do not use the refrigerator without inserting the water tank. This may decrease the
cooling performance.
• Fill the tank only with potable water such as mineral or puried water. Do not use
other liquid.
• Use caution when moving a lled tank. Physical injury may occur if the tank is
dropped.
• Do not try to disassemble the internal pump yourself. If the internal pump is damaged
or disconnected from the water tank, the dispenser does not operate.
For rst-time use
• Push the dispenser lever for 10 seconds to emit air from the hoses of the water supply
system.
• Discard the rst six glasses of water to remove impurities in the water supply system.
Ice making (applicable models only)
The refrigerator has a built-in ice maker that automatically dispenses ice so that you can
enjoy ltered water with cubed or crushed ice to your preference.
If ice does not dispense, rst check the ice
maker if it makes ice properly.
Operations
• Do not press the button repeatedly after the ice tray is lled with ice or water. Water
To check the ice maker
1. Gently hold the icemaker bucket (B)
with both hands and remove it from the
ice chute (A).
2. Check the icemaker bucket if it contains
ice as appropriate.
3. Press the button (C) on the bottom of
the ice maker.
4. You will hear a chime if the ice maker
operates properly.
NOTE
If this symptom continues, contact the
water line installer or a local Samsung
service centre.
CAUTION
may overow or ice may be jammed.
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• When the refrigerator recovers power supply after a power failure, the icemaker
bucket may contain a mix of melted and jammed ice cubes, resulting in a system
failure. To prevent this, make sure to empty the icemaker bucket before using the
refrigerator.
• To prevent dropping the icemaker bucket, make sure to use both hands when removing
or reinserting the icemaker bucket.
• Do not let children hang on or play with the ice dispenser or the icemaker bucket.
Children may get hurt.
• Do not put ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole or the ice chute. This may
cause physical injury or property damage.
NOTE
• Removal of the icemaker bucket does not affect the thermal and mechanical
performance of the refrigerator.
• The declared freezer volume is measured with the freezer guide and the bottom shelf,
after removing the ice maker, upper and lower drawers.
Operations
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Operations
A
B
G
C
D F
E
To secure more storage space (applicable models only)
Operations
If you do not use the ice maker and need
more storage space, remove the icemaker
bucket (A) and ice maker cover (G). Then,
insert the Freezer guard (Optional) (B) into
the icemaker bucket’s place.
CAUTION
If the ice bucket has been removed, you
must turn the ice maker off.
To secure more space, remove the upper
drawer (C), lower drawer (D), and lower
drawer cover (E). Then, insert the provided
bottom shelf (F).
NOTE
• Removing the drawers does not affect
the temperature or usage of the freezer.
• The declared freezer volume is
measured with the bottom shelf, after
removing the upper drawer, lower
drawer, and lower drawer cover.
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For more space, remove the water tank
and use the space to store more items.
Icemaker bucket
If you do not dispense ice for an extended
period, ice may form clumps inside the
bucket. If this happens, remove and empty
the icemaker bucket.
1. To remove the icemaker bucket, gently
lift it up and pull out slowly while
holding the handgrips with both hands.
2. Remove and empty the icemaker
bucket.
3. When done, turn the gear handle on the
rear of the bucket by 90°, and then put
the bucket back into position. Make sure
the bucket is inserted properly until you
hear a clicking sound.
4. Press and hold Ice Maker for 3 seconds
to reset the ice maker.
Operations
CAUTION
• Do not apply excessive force to the
bucket cover. The cover may break.
• Do not close the door hard. Water may
spill over the ice maker.
• To prevent injury, make sure to clean
up any ice or water that has fallen on
the oor.
• To prevent accidents or injury, do
not let children play with the water
dispenser or the ice maker.
• Do not put your hand or an object into
the ice chute. This may cause physical
injury or product damage.
NOTE
• Any sound from the ice maker is normal, which outputs during the ice making process.
• While the door is open, neither the ice maker nor the water dispenser operates.
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Maintenance
Rear
1
2
3
Handle and care
Shelves (fridge/freezer)
• To remove a shelf, fully open the
corresponding door. Hold the front of
the shelf and gently lift up and slide
out.
• If the door cannot fully open, slide out
the shelf half way to the front and turn
it over to remove.
CAUTION
• The shelf must be inserted correctly. Do
not insert upside down.
• Glass containers may scratch the
surface of glass shelves.
• Do not insert a shelf in the wine
rack position. This may damage the
refrigerator. (applicable models only)
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Door bins
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Maintenance
To remove a door bin, hold the front sides
of the bin and gently lift up to remove.
Drawers
Vegetable / Dry drawers
Gently lift up the front of the drawer and
slide out.
To remove the vegetable drawer from the
fridge or the dry drawer from the freezer.
1. First, remove surrounding multipurpose
drawers if necessary.
2. Gently pull out the vegetable/dry
drawer.
3. If your refrigerator is provided with a
cover (A) for the vegetable/dry drawer,
remove the cover. For this, hold the
front of the shelf and gently lift up and
A
slide out.
Icemaker bucket
To remove the ice maker bucket, see the Icemaker bucket section on page 53.
Maintenance
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Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior and exterior
WARNING
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning
purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a re.
• Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock.
• Do not put ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole.
Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the
power plug terminals and contact points.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Use a moistened, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator’s interior
and exterior.
3. When done, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well.
4. Plug in the power cord.
Ice / Water dispenser (applicable models only)
For hygienic purposes, frequently clean the dispenser area.
When crushed ice is selected, some residual ice chips may collect in the ice chute. To
prevent this, remove the residual ice from the chute using a soft, clean cloth.
Maintenance
Rubber seals
If the rubber seals of a door become dirty, the door may not close properly and reducing
refrigerator performance and efciency. Use a mild detergent and damp cloth to clean the
rubber seals. Then, dry well with a cloth.
NOTE
CAUTION
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Rear panel
To keep cords and exposed parts of the
rear panel free of dirt, vacuum the panel
once or twice a year.
CAUTION
Do not remove the rear panel cover. Electric shock may occur.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Replacement
Water lter (applicable models only)
CAUTION
• Do not use third-party water lters. Use only Samsung-provided or -approved lters.
• Unapproved lters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock.
Samsung holds no responsibility for any damage that may occur from use of third
party water lters.
• The lter indicator turns red as a reminder that lets you know it is time to replace the
water lter.
1. Shut off the main water supply.
2. Connect the water supply line to the
inlet side of the lter to the end.
3. Connect the dispenser line to the outlet
side of the lter.
Maintenance
4. Check if there is any leak. If not, x the
lines with the clips.
5. Put the water lter into place and x it
with the clips.
6. Press and hold Filter Reset for 3
seconds to reset the lter lifecycle.
7. When replacing is complete, ush 1 litre
of water to remove impurities from the
water line.
CAUTION
When adjusting the length of the water
line tubing, make sure to smooth out the
cut surface at a right angle. This is to
prevent a water leak.
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NOTE
• A newly installed lter may cause the water dispenser to spurt water briey. This is
because air has entered the water line.
• This replacement process may involve the refrigerator to drip water onto the oor. If
this happens, wipe up with dry cloths.
Reverse osmosis water ltration system
The water pressure of the water supply system to a reverse osmosis water ltration
system must be between 206 kPa (30 psi) and 861 kPa (125 psi).
The water pressure of the reverse osmosis water ltration system to the refrigerator’s
cold water line must be at least 206 kPa (30 psi). If the water pressure is below the
specied:
• Check if the sediment lter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the lter
if necessary.
• Rell the water tank in the reverse osmosis system with water.
• If your refrigerator has a water lter, it may further reduce the water pressure when
used in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system. Remove the water lter.
For more information or servicing, contact a licensed plumbing professional.
Ordering a new lter
To purchase a new water lter (part type: HAFEX/EXP), contact a local Samsung service
centre.
Deodorizer lter
• Put the at-head driver in the groove
on the bottom of the deodorizer lter
cover, and pry up. Replace the lter,
and then put the lter cover back.
• The recommended usage period of the
deodorizer lter is one year, and the
period may vary depending on your
usage. You can purchase the deodorizer
lter separately from the service center.
Lamps
The lamps are not user-serviceable. To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a
local Samsung service centre.
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding
normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users.
General
Temperature
Fridge/freezer does
not operate.
Fridge/freezer
temperature is warm.
Fridge/freezer is
over-cooling.
Troubleshooting
Interior wall is hot.
Symptom Possible causes Solution
• Power cord is not plugged
in properly.
• Temperature control is not
set correctly.
• Refrigerator is located near
a heat source or direct
sunlight.
• Not enough clearance
between refrigerator and
nearby walls or cabinets.
• The refrigerator is
overloaded. Food is
blocking the refrigerator
vents.
• Temperature control is not
set correctly.
• Refrigerator has heat-proof
piping in the interior wall.
• Properly plug in the power
cord.
• Set the temperature lower.
• Keep the refrigerator away
from direct sunlight or a
heat source.
• We recommend that the gap
between the refrigerator
and nearby walls (or
cabinets) is more than
50 mm.
• Do not overload the
refrigerator. Do not allow
food to block vents.
• Set the temperature higher.
• To prevent condensation
from forming, the
refrigerator has heat-proof
piping in the front corners.
If the ambient temperature
rises, this equipment may
not work effectively. This is
not a system failure.
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Odour
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Refrigerator has
odours.
Frost
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Frost around the
vents.
Frost on interior
walls.
Condensation
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Condensation forms
on the interior walls.
• Spoiled food.
• Food with strong odours.
• Food is blocking the vents.
• Door is not closed properly.
• If door is left open, moisture
enters the refrigerator.
• Food with high moisture
content.
• Clean the refrigerator and
remove any spoiled food.
• Make sure strong smelling
food is wrapped airtight.
• Make sure no food blocks
the refrigerator vents.
• Make sure food does not
block the door. Clean the
door gasket.
• Remove the moisture and
do not leave a door open
for extended periods of
time.
• Make sure food is wrapped
airtight.
Water/ice (dispenser models only)
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Water ow is weaker
than normal.
Ice maker makes a
buzzing sound.
• Water pressure is too low.
• The ice maker function is
activated, but the water
supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
Troubleshooting
• Make sure the water
pressure is between
206 kPa (30 psi) to 861 kPa
(125 psi).
• Turn off the Ice maker.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible causes Solution
• Ice maker has just been
installed.
Ice maker does not
make ice.
Ice does not dispense.
• Freezer temperature is too
high.
• Dispenser panel Lock is
activated.
• Ice maker is off. • Turn on the ice maker.
• Ice may jam if the ice
dispenser is not used for a
long time (approx. 3 weeks).
• Ice bucket is not properly
inserted.
• Water line is not connected
properly or water supply is
not on.
• You must wait for 12 hours
for the refrigerator to make
ice.
• Set the freezer temperature
below -18 °C (0 °F) or -20 °C
(-4 °F) in warm ambient air.
• Deactivate dispenser panel
Lock.
• If you won't be using the
refrigerator for a long time,
empty the ice bucket and
turn off the ice maker.
• Make sure the ice bucket is
properly inserted.
• Check if the water line is
installed correctly. Check if
the water line stop cock is
closed.
Troubleshooting
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Symptom Possible causes Solution
Water does not
dispense.
• Water line is not connected
properly or water supply is
not on.
• Check if the water line is
installed correctly. Check if
the water line stop cock is
closed.
• Dispenser panel Lock is
activated.
• A third-party water lter
was installed.
• Deactivate dispenser panel
Lock.
• Use only Samsung-provided
or approved lters.
• Unapproved lters may
leak and damage the
refrigerator.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Clicking!
or Chirping!
Buzzing!
SSSRRR!
Whir!
HiSS!
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator?
Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls related to
normal sounds will be charged to the user.
These sounds are normal.
• When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a
car engine igniting. As the operation stabilizes, the sounds will decrease.
• While the fan is operating, these sounds may occur. When the refrigerator reaches the
set temperature, no fan sound will occur.
Troubleshooting
• During a defrost cycle, water may drip on the defrost heater, causing sizzling sounds.
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• As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes,
Bubbling!
Cracking!
causing bubbling sounds.
• As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and
expand, creating knocking noises. These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or
when electronic parts are working.
• For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to ll the ice maker, buzzing
sounds may occur.
• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing
sounds may occur.
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Troubleshooting
Memo
Memo
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the
SAMSUNG customer care center.
Country Contact Center Web Site
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
1300 362 603 (Other)
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0800 726 786 (All Product)
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www.samsung.com/au/support
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