User Manual Samsung RF27T5241SR/AA 27 cu. ft. Large Capacity 3-Door French Door Refrigerator with Dual Ice Maker

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Table of contents

• Installation
• Operations
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting

Installation

Step-by-step installation

STEP 1 Select a site

Select a site that:

• Has a solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation

• Is away from direct sunlight

• Has adequate room for opening and closing the door

• Is away from any heat sources

• Provides room for maintenance and servicing

• Has a temperature range between 50 °F (10 °C) and 109 °F (43 °C)

CAUTION

• If your refrigerator is equipped with an ice maker, provide extra space at the rear of the refrigerator for the water line connection.
• When you install the refrigerator next to a fixed wall, you must provide a minimum clearance of 3 3/4" (95 mm) from the wall to allow the door to swing open.

NOTE To facilitate moving your refrigerator to its final location, be sure to measure the width and height of doorways, thresholds, ceilings, stairways, and anything else that needs to be taken into consideration to ensure you can move your refrigerator safely. The following diagram illustrates the exact height and depth (factory specifications) of your refrigerator.

Clearance

See the following figures and tables for space requirements for installation.

NOTE The measurements in the table above may differ slightly from the actual measurements, depending on the measuring and rounding method.

STEP 2 Flooring

If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, see STEP 3 Door removal for entrance.

NOTE To prevent floor damage, make sure the front leveling legs are in the upright position.

• The surface you install the refrigerator on must support a fully loaded refrigerator.

• To protect the floor, put a large piece of cardboard along the path to the refrigerator's final installation location.

• Once the refrigerator is in its final position, do not move it unless necessary to protect the floor. If you have to move the refrigerator, place thick paper or cloth such as old carpets along the path of movement.

STEP 3 Door removal for entrance

If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance to your home or kitchen due to its size, follow these instructions to remove and then re-install the refrigerator's doors. If you do not need to remove the doors, go to page 26 to continue the installation procedure.

WARNING Unplug the power cord of the refrigerator before removing the doors.

Tools required (not provided)

Detach the fridge doors

Left door

1. With the doors closed, use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws (x3) in the top cover.

2. Disconnect the wires and the water tube from the left-side door. Do the following sequentially:

• Decouple the connector.

• While holding down one end of the water line coupler, disconnect the water tube.

CAUTION Keep the water tube clips out of children’s reach.

3. Gently draw up the clamp. To prevent finger injuries, do not apply a sudden force to the clamp.

4. Pull the clamp to remove it.

NOTE Be careful not to drop the clamp on the floor.

5. Open the door 90 degrees. While holding the door, pull up and remove the top hinge. Be careful not to damage the connector wires when you remove the hinge.

NOTE Be careful not to drop the hinge on the floor.

6. Gently pull up the door vertically to remove. Do not apply excessive force to the door. The door may fall, causing physical injury.

7. Lay the door down on a flat surface.

CAUTION Please put the door down slowly to prevent scratches.

Right door

1. Gently draw up the clamp. To prevent finger injuries, do not apply a sudden force to the clamp.

2. Pull the clamp to remove it.

NOTE Be careful not to drop the clamp on the floor.

3. Open the door 90 degrees. While holding the door, pull up and remove the top hinge. Be careful not to damage the connector wires when you remove the hinge.

NOTE Be careful not to drop the hinge on the floor.

4. Gently pull up the door vertically to remove. Do not apply excessive force to the door. The door may fall, causing physical injury.

5. Lay the door down on a flat surface

To reattach the fridge door

After you have moved the refrigerator to its final location, reattach the doors by following the removal instructions in reverse order.

01 Dispenser

02 Center of transparent coupler

03 Guidelines

CAUTION: To prevent water leaks from the dispenser, the water line must be fully connected. Make sure both tubes of the water line are inserted fully to the center of transparent coupler (A) or the guidelines (B).

To detach the freezer drawer

1. Lift up the front of the upper basket and pull to remove.

2. Then, pull up to remove the lower basket from the rail assembly

3. Press down the hooks to unlock the rail assembly.

4. While holding the upper area of the freezer drawer front, slide the drawer out all the way to remove the freezer drawer from the rail assembly

To reattach the freezer drawer

Once the refrigerator is in or near its final location, re-attach the freezer drawer by following the directions in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

• Be careful not to scratch or dent the rail assembly.
• Make sure you mount the freezer baskets in the correct position. Otherwise, the door will not open or close properly, which causes frost to build up.
• Do not store too much food in the freezer drawer. This prevents the freezer drawer from closing properly, resulting in frost buildup.

STEP 4 Leveling the refrigerator

CAUTION

• When installed, the refrigerator must be leveled on a flat, solid floor. Not leveling the refrigerator can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury.
• Leveling must be performed with the refrigerator empty. Make sure no food items are inside the refrigerator.
• For safety reasons, adjust the front a little higher than the rear. Level the refrigerator using the special screws (levelers) on the front legs. Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the levelers.
  
• To adjust the height of the left side: Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the leveler of the left side front leg. Turn the leveler clockwise to raise the left side or turn it counterclockwise to lower.
• To adjust the height of the right side: Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the leveler of the right side front leg. Turn the leveler clockwise to raise the right side or turn it counterclockwise to lower.

STEP 5 Adjust the door height and the door gap

Snap rings

The height of a door can be adjusted using the provided snap rings, which come in 4 different sizes (1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, and 2.5 mm).

To adjust the height of a door

1. Check the height difference between the doors, and then lift up and hold the door with the lower height.

2. Insert a suitable-sized snap ring (A) between the door grommet (B) and the hinge as shown.

CAUTION

• Insert only one snap ring. If you insert two or more snap rings, the rings may slip out or make a rubbing noise.

• Keep the snap rings out of children’s reach and keep them for future use.

• Do not raise the door too much. The door can contact and damage the top cover.

STEP 6 Attach the handles

CAUTION The refrigerator handles must be oriented in the correct direction.

• The fridge handles must be attached so that the holes on each face each other.

• The freezer handle must be attached so that its hole faces downwards.

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the handle screws to the refrigerator, two for each handle respectively, as shown in the illustration to the left.

2. Attach the handle to the handle screws on the door.

For type B handle: Insert the hook on the middle of the handle to its designated hole on the door, and then place the upper and lower part of the handles to the handle screws.

NOTE The design of the right side door handle may differ depending on your model.

3. Push the handle down.

4. Insert the supplied wrench into the handle hole, and then turn it clockwise to tighten.

5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 with the second refrigerator door handle.

6. To attach the freezer handle to the refrigerator, first place the left side of the freezer handle onto the left handle screw, and then push it to the left.

7. Then, place the right side of the freezer handle onto the right handle screw.

8. Insert the supplied wrench into the handle hole, and then turn it clockwise to tighten.

STEP 7 Connect the water dispenser line

A water dispenser with a filter is one of the helpful features on your new refrigerator. To help promote better health, the water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms. You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that. The water line also connects to the ice maker. For the ice maker to operate properly, water pressure of 30 to 120 psi (206 to 827 kPa) psi is required. If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 30 psi / 206 kPa), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure. After you have connected the water line, make sure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly filled. To do this, press the water dispenser lever until water runs from the water outlet.

NOTE: Water line installation kits are available at extra cost from your retailer. We recommend using a water line installation kit that contains copper tubing and a 1/4" (6 mm) compression nut.

1. Shut off the main water source.

2. Insert the pipe clamp (B) and the shutoff valve (C) into the cold water line (A).

3. Connect the water line installation kit (A) to the shutoff valve (B).

Connect the water supply line to the refrigerator

There are several items you must purchase to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.

Copper Tubing

• 1/4" copper tubing

• 1/4" compression nut (1 pc)

• Ferrule (2 pc)

Plastic Tubing

• 1/4" plastic tubing --> Molded end (Bulb)

• 1/4" compression nut (1 pc)

A. Refrigerator

B. Household water supply line

C. Water Line: must be kept straight.

01 Compression Nut (1/4") (Assembled)

02 Ferrule (Not supplied)

03 Copper tubing (Not supplied)

04 Plastic Tubing (Assembled)

05 Compression Fitting (Assembled)

06 Molded end (Bulb)

07 Compression nut (1/4") (Not supplied)

08 Plastic Tubing (Not supplied)

NOTE If you have to relocate the refrigerator after connecting the water line (C), make sure the joined section of the water line is straight.

CAUTION Do not mount the water filter on any part of the refrigerator. This may damage the refrigerator.

1. Connect the household water line to the assembled compression fitting.

- If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut (07) (not supplied) and ferrule (not supplied) on the copper tubing (not supplied) as shown.

- If you are using plastic tubing (08), insert the molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing (08) into the compression fitting.

CAUTION

• If you use plastic tubing (08), do not use it without the molded end (Bulb).

• Leaving the water line disconnected may cause the water valve to produce a buzzing sound over time. If this is the case, make sure that the ice making function is turned “OFF” and do not attempt to use the water dispenser.

2. Tighten the compression nut (07) onto the compression fitting. Do not over-tighten the compression nut (07).

3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage. If you find water drops or leakage in the connection areas, turn off the main water supply. Check the connections and, if necessary, tighten.

4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the filter before drinking or using the water from the refrigerator. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) To flush, press a large glass or cup against the water dispenser lever. Fill the glass, empty it, and then repeat.

5. 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 first 1 or 2 buckets of ice the ice maker makes to ensure all impurities have been removed from the water line.

NOTE Only connect the water line to a potable water source.

• If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 1/4“ of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.

• You can test the water line quickly using a paper cup. Under normal conditions, the water dispenser can fill a 5 3/4 oz. (170 cc) cup in about 10 seconds.

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 setting, and wait for about an hour. Then, the freezer will be slightly chilled, and the motor should be running smoothly.

4. Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature. Now the refrigerator is ready for use.

STEP 9 Final check

When installation is complete, confirm that:

• The refrigerator is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly.

• The refrigerator is installed on a flat, level surface with a reasonable clearance from walls and cabinets.

• The refrigerator is level and is sitting firmly on the floor.

• The door opens and closes freely, and the interior light turns on automatically when you open the door.

Operations

Main panel

RF27T5201**. RF27T5241**

01 Fridge / °F °C

02 Power Cool

03 Freezer / Power Freeze

04 Ice Maker / Filter Reset *

05 Water/Ice / Dispenser Lock

06 Door Alarm / Control Lock

07 Sabbath Mode * applicable models only

NOTE

• When you change the temperature on the panel, the panel displays the actual temperature inside the refrigerator until the temperature matches the temperature you set. Then, the panel displays the new set temperature. Note that it will take time for the refrigerator to reach the new temperature. This is normal. During this time, you do not need to set the temperature again.

• To ensure optimal performance, we recommend setting the temperature to 0 °F (-18 °C) for the freezer, and 37 °F (3 °C) for the fridge.

• The temperature in the refrigerator may rise if you open the door frequently or put a large amount of food into the refrigerator. If this happens, the temperature display blinks until the refrigerator returns to the specified temperature settings.

• If a communication error occurs between the temperature display and the main controller, this blinking continues for an extended time. Contact a local Samsung service center for technical assistance.

• The display of the main panel turns on only if the door is opened and turns off if the door is closed.

• If you set Control Lock on the main panel, the main panel locks automatically 1 minute after inactivity

01 Fridge / °F °C (3 sec)

Fridge

You can use the Fridge button to set the fridge temperature.

• Press Fridge repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 34 °F (1 °C) and 44 °F (7 °C).

- The temperature indicator displays the currently set or selected temperature.

°F °C

You can also use the Fridge button to switch the temperature scale between Celsius and Fahrenheit. To switch the temperature scale, press and hold Fridge for 3 seconds to change the current temperature scale.

02 Power Cool

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 several hours and then returns to the previous temperature. Press and hold Power Cool for 3 seconds. The corresponding indicator ( ) lights up, and the refrigerator will speed up the cooling process for you.

03 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec)

Freezer

The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature, or to activate Power Freeze. Available temperatures are between 5 °F (-15 °C) and -8 °F (-23 °C).

Power Freeze

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 ( ) lights up, and the refrigerator will 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.

04 Ice Maker / Filter Reset (3 sec)

Ice Maker

Press Ice Maker to turn the ice maker on or off. The ice maker has 3 indicators to indicate its operating status.

• When the ice maker operates, the corresponding indicator turns on.

• When the Rapid Ice function operates, the corresponding indicator ( ) turns on.

• When the ice maker is turned off, the corresponding indicator ( ) turns on. In this case, ice making is disabled even 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.

NOTE

• If the fridge part ice maker is turned off, it will turn on if you press and hold the ice lever for more than 5 seconds.

• When indicators are on, ice making is faster than when indicator is on alone.

• When is on, amount of ice making increases to double. Turn off Rapid Ice to save energy.

Twin Ice-Maker models only (RF27T5241** )

• When the fridge part ice maker operates with Rapid Ice on, the corresponding indicator ( ) turns on.

• When the fridge part ice maker operates with Rapid Ice off, the corresponding indicator ( ) turns off.

• When the fridge part ice maker operates, the corresponding indicator ( ) turns on.

• When the fridge part ice maker is turned off, the corresponding indicator ( ) turns off.

• When the freezer part ice maker operates, the corresponding indicator ( ) turns on.

• When the freezer part ice maker is turned off, the corresponding indicator ( ) turns off.

Filter Reset

After about 6 months (and typically, about 300 gallons (1200 L) of water), the Filter indicator blinks red for several seconds when you open the door, reminding you that the filter needs to be replaced. When this happens, replace the filter, and then press and hold Ice Maker for 3 seconds. The filter lifecycle will be reset and the Filter indicator turns off.

NOTE

• Some regions have relatively large amounts of lime in their water. This can reduce the lifecycle of the filter. In these areas, you will have to replace the water filter more often than specified above.

• If water is not dispensing properly, the water filter is most likely clogged. Replace the water filter.

05 Water/Ice / Dispenser Lock (3 sec)

Water/Ice

You can dispense chilled water, cubed ice, or crushed ice. To dispense, press Water/Ice. The corresponding indicator turns on.

Dispenser Lock (Dispenser panel / Dispenser lever)

To prevent use of the dispenser panel buttons and the dispenser lever, press and hold Water/Ice for more than 3 seconds. If you press and hold the button again for more than 3 seconds, the dispenser lock will be deactivated.

NOTE

• The Dispenser Lock on the dispenser panel does not affect the controls on the main panel. To lock the main panel, use the Control Lock function on the main panel.

• If you press Water/Ice for 3 seconds when both control lock and dispenser lock are active, you will deactivate both control lock and dispenser lock.

06 Door Alarm / Control Lock (3 sec)

Door Alarm

If the door is left open for more than 2 minutes, an alarm will sound and the alarm indicator will blink. You can toggle the alarm on and off by pressing Door Alarm. The alarm is enabled by factory default. 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. The whole process will be repeated every minute for 5 minutes. This is to alert hearing-impaired users that a door is open. Note that this function is normal.

Control Lock

To prevent accidental setting changes, press and hold Door Alarm for 3 seconds. The main panel will be disabled and the Lock indicator () will turn on. When Control 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, Control Lock will be deactivated. However, Control Lock will be reactivated if no button is pressed within 1 minute.

NOTE Control 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 Dispenser Lock function.

07 Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode stays active for 85 hours once it is activated. After that, it will be deactivated automatically.

• To activate Sabbath Mode, press and hold Door Alarm and Water/Ice simultaneously for 5 seconds. When the refrigerator is in Sabbath mode, the buttons, the display, and the internal lights do not function. The refrigerator and freezer, however, continue to cool.

• To deactivate Sabbath Mode, press and hold Door Alarm and Water/Ice simultaneously again for 5 seconds.

NOTE

• If the refrigerator powers off and restarts (for example, if there is a power failure), the Sabbath mode remains active. To end Sabbath Mode, you must deactivate it as described above.

• Controls must be unlocked before activating Sabbath mode.

08 Cooling Off

Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode) is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on a retail floor. In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator’s fan motor and lights operate normally, but the compressors do not run so neither the refrigerator nor the freezer become cold. To enter or exit the Cooling Off mode, press and hold Fridge and Power Cool simultaneously for 6 seconds. Then, when the display blinks, press Door Alarm. When the Cooling Off mode is on, the refrigerator chime sounds, and the refrigerator shows “0” on the fridge temperature display and “FF” on the freezer temperature display.

Dispenser panel

01 Water / Lock

02 Cubed Ice

03 Crushed Ice

01. Water / Lock (3 sec)

Water

To dispense chilled water, press Water. The corresponding indicator turns on.

Lock (Dispenser panel / Dispenser lever)

To prevent the 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 Control Lock function on the main panel.

02. Cubed Ice

Cubed Ice

Press Cubed Ice to dispense cubed ice. The corresponding indicator turns on.

03. Crushed Ice

Crushed Ice

Press Crushed Ice to dispense crushed ice. The corresponding indicator turns on.

Special features

Water/Ice dispenser

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

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 first 1-2 glasses of water.

Ice maker

The refrigerator has a built-in ice maker that automatically dispenses ice so that you can enjoy filtered 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 first 4 to 6 ice cubes into a glass.

3. Wait another 8 hours and dispense another 4 to 6 ice cubes.

4. Then, wait another 16 hours and dispense the first glass-full of ice.

NOTE

• If you consume all the ice at once, you must wait 8 hours before dispensing the first 4 to 6 cubes. This ensures that the ice bucket is filled with ice properly.

• Ice cubes generated rapidly may look white, which is normal.

Diagnosis

If ice does not dispense, first check the ice maker.

1. Press Test on the side of the ice maker. You will hear a chime (ding-dong) when you press the button.

2. You will hear another chime if the ice maker is operating properly

CAUTION

• If the ice making chime rings repeatedly, contact your waterline installer or a local Samsung service center.

• Do not press Test repeatedly after the ice tray is filled with ice or water. Water may overflow or ice may jam.

• Do not put food in the ice bucket. The frozen food may damage the ice maker, especially when you open or close the door.

• When the refrigerator recovers power after a power failure, the ice bucket may contain a mix of melted and jammed ice cubes, which can prevent the ice maker from working properly. To prevent this, make sure to empty the ice bucket so the ice bucket can refill with fresh, loose ice cubes.

• Do not put fingers or any objects into the dispenser outlet or the ice maker. This can cause physical injury or property damage.

• When reinserting the ice maker tray, make sure that the tray is properly centered at the entrance. Otherwise, the tray can get stuck.

If You Turn the Ice Maker Off

If you press and hold Ice Maker for more than 3 seconds to turn the ice maker off, make sure to remove all ice cubes from the ice bucket. Remaining ice cubes may clump together, making it difficult to remove them. To remove the ice bucket, see the Ice bucket (applicable models only) section on page 45.

NOTE

• Removal of the ice bucket does not affect the thermal and mechanical performance of the refrigerator.

Water clouding

Water supplied to the refrigerator flows through a core alkaline filter. During this filtering process, the water pressure of the water increases and the water becomes saturated with oxygen and nitrogen. This causes the water to look misty or cloudy temporarily when dispensed. This is normal and the water will look clear after a few seconds.

Maintenance

Handling and care Ice bucket (applicable models only)

If you do not dispense ice for an extended period, ice may form clumps inside the bucket. If this happens, remove and empty the ice bucket.

1. To remove the ice bucket, gently lift it up, and then pull it out slowly while holding the bottom of the bucket with one hand and the side with the other hand.

2. Empty the bucket.

3. When done, put the bucket back into position. If the bucket does not fit in, turn the helix screw 90 degrees, and then try again.

If the ice bucket is not firmly inserted, turn the Helix (A) 90 degrees, and then try again.

CAUTION

• Do not apply excessive force to the bucket cover. The cover may break.

• Do not forcefully close the door. Water may spill over the ice maker.

• To prevent injury, make sure to clean up any ice or water that has fallen on the floor.

• 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.

• Use only the provided ice bucket. Third-party ice buckets may cause a system failure.

NOTE

• The water pressure required for ice making is between 30 to 120 psi (206 to 827 kPa).

• Noise from the ice maker as it produces ice during the ice making process is normal.

• While the door is open, neither the ice maker nor the water dispenser operates.

Cleaning

Interior and exterior

WARNING

• Do not use benzene, thinner, home/car detergent, or Clorox™ to clean the refrigerator. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire.

• Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock. 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

CAUTION: 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.

Rubber seals

If the rubber seals of a door become dirty, the door may not close properly and reducing refrigerator performance and efficiency. Use a mild detergent and damp cloth to clean the rubber seals. Then, dry well with a cloth.

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.

Water filter

WARNING: Do not use third-party water filters. Use only Samsung-provided or -approved filters. Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock. Samsung is not responsible for any damage that may occur from use of third-party water filters. The Filter Reset indicator (Filter ) turns red to let you know it is time to replace the water filter. Before replacing the filter, make sure the water supply line is shut off.

1. Shut off the water supply line.

2. Turn the knob of the filter cartridge 90 degrees counterclockwise (1/4 turn). The filter cartridge unlocks.

3. Pull out to remove the cartridge.

- If the water filter is severely contaminated, the cartridge may not be easy to remove. If that is the case, use force to remove the cartridge.

- To prevent water leaks from the filter opening, pull the cartridge straight out while removing it.

4. Insert a new filter cartridge. Use only Samsung-provided or approved filters.

5. Turn the cartridge knob clockwise to lock into place.

6. Press and hold Ice Maker on the main panel for 3 seconds to reset the life cycle detector. The Filter Reset indicator (Filter ) turns off.

7. When you are done replacing the filter, open the water valve and run water through the dispenser for about 7 minutes. This is to remove impurities and air from the water line.

Troubleshooting

General

Temperature

Odors

Frost

Condensation

Water/ice (dispenser models only)