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- User Manual - (English)
- Setting up your French Door Refrigerator
- REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
- Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator
- Troubleshooting
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USER MANUAL
Setting up your French Door 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 efficiencies that this new appliance offers.
Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator
- A location with easy access to the water supply.
- A location without direct exposure to sunlight.
- A location with level (or nearly level) flooring.
- A location with enough space for the Refrigerator doors to open easily.
- Allow sufficient space to the right, left, back and top for air circulation.
- Please ensure that appliance can be moved freely in the event of maintenance & service.
- If you install the Refrigerator where is below 50oF (10oC), it may not function optimally.
- Do not locate the refrigerator where the wet condition.
First thing! Make sure that you can easily move your Refrigerator to its final location by measuring doorway (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc.
The following chart details the exact height and depth of Samsung French Door Refrigerator.
- The measurements here are based on the design dimension,which may differ depending on the measuring method.
When moving your refrigerator
To prevent floor damage, be sure the front adjusting legs are in the up position(above the floor).
Refer to ‘Adjusting the doors’ (on page 15).
FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 223lbs(106kg). To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place under the refrigerator where you are working.
When moving the refrigerator, be sure to pull it straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in.
SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR
Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully operational.
- Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between it and the wall. Refer to installation instructions in this manual. (page 9, selecting the best location for the Refrigerator)
- Once the Refrigerator is plugged in, make sure the interior light comes on when you open the doors.
- Set the Temperature control to the coldest temperature and wait for an hour. The Freezer will get slightly chilled and the motor will run smoothly.
- After powering the Refrigerator, it will take a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature. You can store food and drinks in the Refrigerator after the temperature is sufficiently cool.
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Some installations require door/drawer removal to transport the Refrigerator to its final location.
Do not remove the door/drawer if it is not needed. Before removing the door/drawer make sure you read following items.
Disassembling the fridge door
Remove the 3 screws holding down the top table and remove it. |
Disconnect electric wire on the top of the refrigerator. |
Remove the 3 hex bolts that hold the hinge on the top of the refrigerator with the 10mm socket wrench. |
Remove the screw that holds the ground wire with a philips screwdriver(+). |
Separate the hinge from the electric wire and ground wire as shown above. |
Lift the door straight up to remove. Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing them. |
Disassembling the freezer door
Separate the cap on the middle hinge. |
Remove the screw attached to the left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver(+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts attached to the left and right middle hinges with an allen wrench(3/16”). |
After opening the Freezer door, lift the drawer box. |
Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a socket wrench(10mm) |
Lift up the freezer door from the rails. Be careful not to drop and scratch the freezer door. |
Reassembling the fridge door
Insert and tighten the screw into the left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver(+). |
Insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts into the left and right middle hinges with an allen wrench(3/16”). |
Replace the middle hinge cap. |
Place the hole in the bottom of the left d oor over the middle hinge. |
Insert the left upper hinge shaft into the hole on the corner of the fridge door. |
Insert the upper hinges into the holes at the top of the door. Insert and tighten the 3 hex head bolts into the left and right upper hinges with a socket wrench. |
Insert and tighten the ground screw into the left and right upper hinges with a philips screwdriver(+). |
Connect the electronic wire on the top of the refrigerator. |
Position the top table in place. Insert and tighten the 3 screws into the top table with a philips screwdriver(+). |
Reassembling the freezer door (DRAWER TYPE - RF18,RF20)
Pull out the rails to the full length on each sidle of the cabinet evenly. |
Hang the freezer door front onto open slot on the sides. |
With the 10mm wrench, reattach 4 bolts to connect the rail with the door. |
With the drawer pulled out fully, insert the drawer box into the rail system. |
ADJUSTING THE DOORS
Now that the doors are back on the Refrigerator, you want to make sure the Refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. If the Refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even.
When the Left door is lower than the Right door.
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever, turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise to level the left door.
When the Left door is higher than the Right door.
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a notch on the right control lever, turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise to level the right door.
MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS
Remember, a level Refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the Refrigerator.
- Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ), then you can see the middle hinge ( 2 ) .
- Insert the hex wrench (4mm) ( 3 ) into the shaft ( 4 ) of the middle hinge.
- Please adjust the height by turning the hex wrench ( 3 ) clockwise ( ) or counter-clockwise ( ).
When you turn the hex wrench counter-clockwise( ), the door will move up.
1. After adjusting the doors, please insert the supplied fastener ( 5 ) using Pliers ( 6 ) in the gap between the hinge-grommet ( 7 ) and the middle hinge ( 8 ). The number of fasteners you’ll need to insert depends on the gap.
INSTALLATION OF THE WATER LINE
Before You Install the water line
- Unplug the electric power to prevent electric shocks while installing the water supply line.
- The water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator manufacturer.
- So before you install the water line, read the whole steps for installing and follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.
- Banging pipes (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to fridge parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct the problem before installing the water supply line to the fridge.
- To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.
- Do not install the water line in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
- When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent electric shock.
- All installations must be in a accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
- Use designated tubing.
- Cut the tubing, making sure the ends are square and clean.
- Water line must be connected to drinkable water only.
Important (cold water supply)
- For the ice maker to be operated properly,water pressure of 20~125psi is required.
- If cold water supply is under 20psi, purchase and install a booster pump to compensate for the low water pressure or call your utility company.
- After initial installation, it may take up to two days for the ice maker try to fill with ice.
- If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker off.
- See the user manual for further information.
Using the water filter (not supplied)
Connecting to water supply line
- Shut off the main water supply line and turn the Ice maker to the off position.
- Locate the nearest cold drinking water line.
- Follow the instructions in the water filter installation kit.
- After connecting the water supply line to the Cartridge
- Holder inlet (insert plastic line in fully), install the Filter Cartridge.
- Turn on water supply and Flush 3 gallons through filter before use (flush approximately 6 minutes)
Connect the water line to the fridge
- Connect the plastic line on the back of your fridge to the cartridge holder outlet (fully insert the plastic line to the cartridge holder outlet).
- Insert plastic clip to the cartridge holder inlet and outlet.
- Turn water on and check for any leakage.
To use without the water filter
Connecting to the water supply line
- Shut off the main water supply line and turn the Ice maker to the off position.
- Locate the nearest cold water drinking line.
Connecting the water supply line to the refrigerator
There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection.
You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.
1. Connect the household water line to the compression fitting.
If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut ( B ) (not supplied) and ferrule (not supplied) on the copper tubing (not supplied) as shown.
If you are using plastic tubing ( B ), insert the molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing ( B ) into the compression fitting.
2. Tighten the compression nut ( B ) onto the compression fi tting.
Do not over-tighten the compression nut ( B ) .
3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage.
If you fi nd water drops or leakage in the connection areas, turn off the main water supply. Check the connections and, if necessary, tighten.
4. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice maker make ice for 1 to 2 days.
Over that period of time, throw out the fi rst 1 or 2 buckets of ice the freezer makes to ensure all impurities have been removed from the water line.
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator
PARTS AND FEATURES
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Temperature & Function select / control panel
( 1 ) Ice Off Button | When the Ice Off Button is pressed, ice will not be produced. Use this function only when it is needed. |
( 2 ) Power Freeze Button | Press this button to freeze food quickly. (Power Freeze will last 2 and a half hours.) |
( 3 ) Freezer Button | Freezer temperature set button. Press this button to set the Freezer temp between 8°F and -8°F. (At initial power on, the default setting is -2°F.) |
( 4 ) Fridge Button | Fridge temperature set button. Press this button to set the Fridge temperature in 2oF intervals between 46°F and 34°F. See other models: RT18M6213WW/AA RF23HCEDBWW/AA RF23M8070SR/AA RT21M6213SR/AA RS22HDHPNSR/AA (At initial power on, the default setting is 38°F.) |
( 5 ) Power Cool Button |
Press this button to cool the food in the fridge quickly. (Power Cool will shut off when 25°F is reached or after 2 and a half hours. |
( 6 ) E.Saver Button |
Press the Energy Saver button for better energy efficiency. If water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off. |
CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE
Setting the freezer temperature
If you want to control the freezer temperature, follow as below.
Press the Freezer Button (Refer the picture)
The temperature can be set in 2°F interval between -8°F and 8°F.
Each time the Freezer Button is pressed, the temperature setting will change as follows; -2°F → -4°F → -6°F → -8°F → 8°F → 6°F → 4°F → 2°F → 0°F → -2°F)
When selecting the temperature, the set temperature is displayed initially for 5 seconds, then the actual temperature is displayed. (There may be slight difference between the set temperature and displayed actual temperature, but it will be corrected to the set temperature automatically.)
Setting the fridge temperature
If you want to control the fridge temperature, follow as below.
Press the Fridge Button (Refer the picture)
The temperature can be set in 2°F interval between 34°F and 46°F.
Each time the Fridge Button is pressed, the temperature setting will change as follows; (38°F → 36°F → 34°F → 46°F → 44°F → 42°F → 40°F → 38°F)
When selecting the temperature, the set temperature is displayed initially for 5 seconds, then the actual temperature is displayed. (There may be slight difference between the set temperature and displayed actual temperature, but it will be corrected to the set temperature automatically.)
If you want to make ice faster (Controlling the Power Freeze)
Press the Power Freeze Button. (Refer to the picture.)
- The power Freeze light on the display goes on (see the arrow mark) and this function begins to operate regardless of the set freezer temperature.
Press the Power Freeze Button again to cancel this function.
- The light goes off and it operates at the set freezer temperature again.
If you want to speed up the cooling in the Fridge (Power Cool)
Press the Power Cool Button. (Refer to the picture.)
- The Power cool light on the display goes on (see the arrow mark) and this function begins to operate regardless of the set fridge temperature.
Press the Power Cool Button again to cancel this function.
- The light goes off and it operates at the set fridge temperature again.
Cooling Off Mode (“OF & OF” code on the display)
Ice Maker Operation
The ice maker will produce 8 cubes per cycle - approximately cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
After the icemaker has been turned on again, there will be a time delay before the icemaker resumes operation.
It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
So if you don’t want to make ice, press the Ice Off button.
REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES
1. Door Bins
To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out.
To replace - Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops.
Dust removal method -Remove the guard and wash in water.
2. Fridge shelves
To remove - When pulling out the shelf, if it does not slide out easily, lift it up slightly and pull out again.
To replace - When pushing in the shelf, if it does not slide in easily, lift it up slightly and push in again.
3. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers
To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight out. (Refer to picture 1~3)
To replace - Insert the drawer into the frame rails and push back into place. (Refer to picture 4)
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES
1. Pull Out Drawer
To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension.
Tilt up rear of drawer and lift straight out. (Refer to picture 1 & 2)
Open the freezer door fully and remove the drawer.
To replace - Place the drawer onto the rails by tilting it up. Lower the drawer into place until it is horizontal and slide the drawer in. (Refer to picture 3)
2. Freezer Drawer Bin
To remove the drawer - Pull the drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it out to remove.
To relocate the drawer - Place the bin into the rail assembly.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Caring for your Samsung Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free.
Cleaning the Interior
Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. You can remove the drawers and shelves for a more thorough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers and shelves before putting them back into place.
Cleaning the Exterior
Wipe the display panel with a damp, clean and soft cloth. Do not spray water directly on the surface of the Refrigerator.
The doors, handles and cabinet surfaces should be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth. To keep your appliance looking its best, the exterior should be polished once or twice a year.
Cleaning the Rubber door seals
If the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may not close properly, and the Refrigerator will not operate efficiently. Keep the door seals free of grit or grime by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning behind the Refrigerator
To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation, vacuum behind the appliance once or twice a year.
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS
Clean the ice box if there are some small pieces of ice on the bottom.
Throw away the coherent ice if the ice maker is not used for long time.
Set “Ice Off” for saving energy if the ice maker will not be used for long time.
If you want to buy and use a tool of shoveling ice,put it into special place of ice box or take it out.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
The Refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. |
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The food in the Refrigerator is frozen. |
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You hear unusual noise or sounds. |
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The front corners and vertical hinged section of the appliance are hot and condensation is occurring. |
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Ice Maker is not producing ice. |
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You hear water bubbling in the Refrigerator. |
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There is a bad smell in the Refrigerator. |
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Frost forms on the walls of the Freezer. |
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Water dispenser is not functioning. (Water dispenser models only) |
Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
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