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Safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before operating the
appliance, please read this
manual thoroughly and
retain it at a safe place near
the appliance for your future
reference.
• Use this appliance only for
its intended purpose as
described in this instruction
manual. This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• 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.
Children shall not play with
the appliance.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………………………2
SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………………………………………… 17
OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ………………………………………………… 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………………………………………… 58
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• 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 dier 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 find
help and information online
at www.samsung.com.
• It is hazardous for anyone
other than an Authorised
Service Person to service
this appliance.
In Queensland – the
authorized Service Person
MUST hold a Gas Work
Authorisation or Licence for
hydrocarbon refrigerants, to
carry out Servicing or repairs
which involve the removal of
covers. (For Australia only)
Important safety symbols
and precautions :
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe
practices that may result
in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe
practices that may result
in minor personal injury
or property damage.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions
carefully.
Unplug the power plug
from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine
is grounded to prevent
electric shock.
Call the contact center
for help.
Note.
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These warning signs are
here to prevent injury to
you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section,
keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
CE Notice
This product has been
determined to be in
compliance with the Low
Voltage Directive (2006/95/
EC), the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive
(2004/108/EC), RoHS Directive
(2011/65/EU), Commission
Delegated Regulation (EU)
No 1060/2010 and the Eco-
Design Directive(2009/125/EC)
implemented by Regulation
(EC) No 643/2009 of the
European Union. (For products
sold in European Countries
only)
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
TRANSPORTATION
AND SITE
• When transporting
and installing the
appliance,care should
be taken to ensure
that no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
• R-600a or R-134a is used
as a refrigerant. Check the
compressor label on the rear
of the appliance or the rating
label inside the refrigerator to
see which refrigerant is used
for your refrigerator.
• When this product contains
flammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a),
- Refrigerant leaking from the
pipe work could ignite or
cause an eye injury. If a leak
is detected, avoid any naked
flames or potential sources
of ignition and air the room
in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.
- In order to avoid the creation
of a flammable gas-air
mixture if a leak in the
refrigerating circuit occurs,
WARNING
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the size of the room in which
the appliance may be sited
depends on the amount of
refrigerant used.
- Never start up an appliance
showing any signs of
damage. If in doubt, consult
your dealer. The room
where the refrigerator will
be sited must be 1m³
in size for every 8g of
R-600a refrigerant inside the
appliance. The amount of
refrigerant in your particular
appliance is shown on the
identification plate inside the
appliance.
- If the appliance contains
isobutane refrigerant
(R-600a), a natural gas
with high environmental
compatibility that is,
however, also combustible.
When transporting and
installing the appliance,
care should be taken to
ensure that no parts of
the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• Do not install this
appliance in a humid,
oily or dusty location, in
a location exposed to
direct sunlight and water
(rain drops).
- Deteriorated insulation of
electrical parts may cause
an electric shock or fire.
• Do not place this refrigerator
in direct sunlight or expose
to the heat from stoves,
room heaters or other
appliances.
• Do not plug several
appliances into the same
multiple power board.
The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its
own individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage
rating that matched the
rating plate.
- This provides the best
performance and also
prevents overloading house
wiring circuits, which could
cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires. If the wall
socket is loose, do not insert
WARNING
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the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric
shock or fire.
• Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or
at either end.
• Do not bend the power cord
excessively or place heavy
articles on it.
• Do not use aerosols near the
refrigerator.
- Aerosols used near the
refrigerator may cause an
explosion or fire.
• Do not install this appliance
in a location where gas may
leak.
- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.
• The installation or any
service of this appliance
is recommended by a
qualified technician or
service company.
- Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, fire,
explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
• This refrigerator must be
properly installed and
located in accordance with
the manual before it is used.
• Do not install the refrigerator
in a damp place or place
where it may come in
contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of
electrical parts may cause
an electric shock or fire.
• Connect the power plug in
proper position with the cord
hanging down.
- If you connect the power
plug upside down, wire can
get cut o and a cause fire
or an electric shock.
• Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or
at either end.
• Make sure that the power
plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the
refrigerator.
• When moving the
refrigerator, be careful not
to roll over or damage the
power cord.
- This constitutes a fire
hazard.
• The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug is
accessible after installation.
• Keep the packing materials
out of reach of children.
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- There is a risk of death from
suocation if children put
them on their head.
• This appliance must
be properly grounded.
Do not ground the
appliance to a gas pipe,
plastic water pipe, or
telephone line.
- You must ground the
refrigerator to prevent any
power leakages or electric
shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric
shock, fire, explosion, or
problems with the product.
- Never plug the power
cord into a socket that is
not grounded correctly
and make sure that it is in
accordance with local and
national codes.
• If the power cord is
damaged, have it
replaced immediately by
the manufacturer or its
service agents.
• The fuse on the refrigerator
must be changed by a
qualified technician or
service company.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or personal
injury.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• Keep ventilation
opening in the appliance
enclosure or mounting
structure clear of
obstruction.
• Allow the appliance to stand
for 2 hours after installation.
- When installing the
refrigerator, make sure both
legs contact the floor for
secure installation.
Legs are located at the
bottom back of freezer door.
Insert a flathead screwdriver
and turn it in the direction of
the arrow until it is level.
CAUTION
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- Always balance the load on
each door.
- Overload on any one door
may fell the refrigerator,
causing physical injury.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR USING
• Do not insert the power
plug with wet hands.
• Do not store articles on the
top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the
door, the articles may fall
and cause a personal injury
and/or material damage.
• Do not put items filled with
water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• Do not let children hang on
the door.
- Failure to do so may cause
serious personal injury.
• Do not leave the doors of
the refrigerator open while
the refrigerator is unattended
and do not let children enter
inside the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or
children go inside the
WARNING
drawer.
- It can cause death from
suocation by entrapment or
personal injury.
• Do not sit on the Freezer
door.
- The door may be broken
and cause a personal injury.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance. Keep fingers out
of “pinch point” areas :
clearances between the
doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful
when you open the doors
when children are in the
area. Do not let children
hang on the door.
If not, a serious injury may
occur. There is a Risk of
children entrapment. Do not
let children enter inside the
refrigerator.
• To prevent children
entrapment, you must
reinstall the divider using
provided screws after
cleaning or other actions
if you removed the divider
from the drawer.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
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hole.
- Failure to do so may cause
personal injury or material
damage.
• Do not store volatile or
flammable substances such
as benzene, thinner, alcohol,
ether or LP gas in the
refrigerator.
- The storage of any of such
products may cause an
explosion.
• Do not store low
temperature-sensitive
pharmaceutical products,
scientific materials or other
low temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require
strict temperature controls
must not be stored in the
refrigerator.
• Do not place or use
electrical appliance inside
the refrigerator, unless they
are of a type recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Do not use a hair dryer
to dry the inside of the
refrigerator. Do not place
a lighted candle in the
refrigerator for removing bad
odors.
- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.
• Do not touch the inside walls
of the freezer or products
stored in the freezer with wet
hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not use mechanical
devices or any other means
to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
• This appliance should be
positioned in such a way
that it is accessible to the
power plug.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire due
to electric leakage.
• This product is intended
only for the storage
of food in a domestic
environment.
• Bottles should be stored
tightly together so that they
do not fall out.
• In the event of a gas leak
(such as propane gas,
LP gas, etc.), ventilate
immediately without
touching the power plug.
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Do not touch the appliance
or power cord.
• Do not insert hands, feet
or metal objects (such as
chopsticks, etc.) into the
bottom or the back of the
refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric
shock or injury.
- Any sharp edges may cause
a personal injury.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an
explosion or fire.
• Use only the LED Lamps
provided by manufacturer or
service agent.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with and/or
climb into the appliance.
• Do not disassemble or
repair the refrigerator by
yourself.
- You run a risk of causing
a fire, malfunction and/ or
personal injury. In case of
malfunction, please contact
your service agent.
• Do not attempt to repair,
disassemble, or modify
the appliance yourself.
- Do not use any fuse(such
as cooper, steel wire, etc.)
other than the standard fuse.
- When repairing or reinstalling
the appliance is required,
contact your nearest service
center.
- Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, fire,
problems with the product,
or injury.
• If the appliance generates a
strange noise, a burning or
smell or smoke, unplug the
power plug immediately and
contact your nearest service
center.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric or fire hazards.
• If you experience diculty
when changing the light,
contact service agent.
• If the products is equipped
with the LED Lamp, do
not disassemble the Lamp
Cover and LED Lamp by
yourself.
- Please contact your service
agent.
• If any dust or water is in the
refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.
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- There is a risk of fire.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
USING
• To get best performance
from the product,
- Do not place foods too
closely in front of the vents
at the rear of the appliance
as it can obstruct free air
circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.
- Wrap the food up properly or
place it in airtight containers
before putting it into the
refrigerator.
- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already existing food.
• Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment. Do not put
bottles or glass containers in
the freezer.
- When the contents freeze,
the glass may break and
cause personal injury and
property damage.
• Do not change or modify
the functionality of the
refrigerator.
CAUTION
- Changes or modifications
may result in a personal
injury and/or property
damage. Any changes or
modifications performed
by a 3rd party on this
completed appliance are
neither covered under
Samsung warranty service,
nor is Samsung responsible
for safety issues and
damages that result from
3rd party modifications.
• Do not block air holes.
- If the air holes are blocked,
especially with a plastic bag,
the refrigerator can be over
cooled. If this cooling period
lasts too long, the water filter
may break and cause water
leakage.
- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already existing food.
• Please observe maximum
storage times and expiry
dates of frozen goods.
• Fill the water tank, ice tray
and water cubes only with
potable water (mineral water
or purified water).
- Do not fill the tank with tea
or a Sports drink. This may
damage the refrigerator.
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• Use only the ice-maker
provided with the
refrigerator.
• The water supply to this
refrigerator must only be
installed/connected by a
suitably qualified person
and connected to a potable
water supply only.
• In order to operate the
ice-maker properly, water
pressure of 138~862
kPa(1.4~8.8 kgf/cm3) is
required.
• Do not spray volatile material
such as insecticide onto the
surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to
humans, it may also result
in an electric shock, fire or
problems with the product.
• Do not apply strong shock
or excessive force onto the
surface of glass.
- Broken glass may result
in a personal injury and/or
property damage.
CAUTION SIGNS
FOR CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• Do not directly spray
water inside or outside
the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fire or
electric shock.
• Do not use or place any
substances sensitive
to temperature such
as inflammable sprays,
inflammable objects, dry
ice, medicine, or chemicals
near the refrigerator. Do not
keep volatile or inflammable
objects or substances
(benzene, thinner, propane
gas, etc.) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing
food only.
- This may result in a fire or an
explosion.
• Do not spray inflammable
gas near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion
or fire.
• Do not spray cleaning
products directly on the
display.
- Printed letters on the display
may come o.
• Remove any foreign matter
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or dust from the power
plug pins. But do not use
a wet or damp cloth when
cleaning the plug, remove
any foreign material or dust
from the power plug pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of
fire or electric shock.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole and ice chute.
- It may cause a personal
injury or material damage.
• Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and
performing maintenance.
• Plug the power plug into the
wall socket firmly. Do not
use a damaged power plug,
damaged power cord or
loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.
• 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 fire.
• Do not modify the
refrigerator. Unauthorized
modifications can cause
safety problems.
To reverse an unauthorized
modification, we will charge
the full cost of parts and
labor.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
DISPOSAL
• Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of the
appliance are damaged
prior to disposal.
• R-600a or R-134a is used
as a refrigerant. Check the
compressor label on the rear
of the appliance or the rating
label inside the refrigerator
to see which refrigerant is
used for your refrigerator.
When this product contains
flammable gas (Refrigerant
CAUTION
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R-600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane is used as an
insulation blowing gas.
The gases in insulation
material require special
disposal procedure.
Please contact your local
authorities in regard to
the environmentally safe
disposal of this product.
Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of the
appliances are damaged
prior to disposal. The pipes
shall be broken in the open
space.
• When disposing of
this product or other
refrigerators, remove the
door/door seals, door latch
so that small children or
animals cannot become
trapped inside. Leave the
shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb
inside. Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the old
appliance.
• Please dispose of the
packaging material
for this product in an
environmentally friendly
manner.
• Keep all packaging materials
well out of the reach of
children, as packaging
materials can be dangerous
to children.
- If a child places a bag over
its head, it may result in
suocation.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
FOR PROPER USAGE
• In the event of a power
failure, call the local oce
of your Electricity Company
and ask how long it is going
to last.
- Most power failures that are
corrected within an hour
or two will not aect your
refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should
minimize the number of door
openings while the power is
o.
- Should the power failure last
more than 24 hours, remove
all frozen food.
• If keys are provided with the
refrigerator, the keys should
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be kept out of the reach of
children and not be in the
vicinity of the appliance.
• The appliance might
not operate consistently
(possibility of temperature
becoming too warm in the
refrigerator) when sited
for an extended period of
time below the cold end of
the range of temperature
for which the refrigerating
appliance is designed.
• Do not store food which
spoils easily at low
temperature, such as
bananas, melons.
• Your appliance is frost free,
which means there is no
need to manually defrost
your appliance, as this will
be carried out automatically.
• Temperature rise during
defrosting can comply with
ISO requirements.
But if you want to prevent
an undue rise in the
temperature of the frozen
food while defrosting the
appliance, please wrap the
frozen food up in several
layers of newspaper.
• Any increase in temperature
of frozen food during
defrosting can shorten its
storage life.
Except for RF24HS**C**,
RF23HS**C** model
• Contains fluorinated
greenhouse gases covered
by the Kyoto Protocol.
• Foam blown with fluorinated
greenhouse gases.
• Foam blown additive:
Perfluorohexane Global
Warming Potential (GWP)
= 9000
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Saving Energy Tips
- 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).
- Never block any vents or
grilles on the appliance.
- Allow warm food to cool
down before placing it in the
appliance.
- Put frozen food in the
refrigerator to thaw.
You can then use the low
temperatures of the frozen
products to cool food in the
refrigerator.
- Do not keep the door of
the appliance open for too
long when putting food in or
taking food out.
The shorter time for which
the door is open, the less ice
will form in the freezer.
- Clean the rear of the
refrigerator regularly.
Dust increases energy
consumption.
- Do not set temperature
colder than necessary.
- Ensure sucient 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, top when installing.
This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your
energy bills lower.
- For the most ecient use
of energy, please keep the
all inner fittings such as
baskets, drawers, shelves
on the position supplied by
manufacturer.
This appliance is intended
to be used in household and
similar applications such as
- sta kitchen areas in shops,
oces and other working
environments;
- 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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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
eciencies that this new appliance oers.
Selecting the best location for the
refrigerator
Choose :
• A location with easy access to a water supply.
• A location without direct exposure to sunlight.
• A location with a level floor.
• A location with enough space for the
refrigerator doors to open easily.
• A location that allows sucient space to the
right, left, back, and top for air circulation.
If the refrigerator does not have enough space,
the internal cooling system may not work
properly.
• A location that allows you to move the
refrigerator easily if it needs maintenance or
service.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 10ºC.
• Do not locate the refrigerator where it may
become wet.
If the refrigerator does not have enough space,
the internal cooling system may not work properly.
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra
space at the back for the water line connections.
When you install the refrigerator next to a fixed
wall, you need a minimum clearance of 95mm
between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door
to swing open.
Important : Make sure that you can easily move
your refrigerator to its final location by measuring
doorways (both width and height), thresholds,
ceilings, stairways, etc.
The following chart details the exact height and
depth of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator.
AA
B
B
C
C
D
D
EE
Depth “A” 726mm
Width “B” 908mm
Height “C” 1749mm
Overall Height “D” 1777mm
Depth “E” 788mm
1526mm
309mm
120° 120°
50mm
908mm
610mm
1088mm
1125mm
122mm
61mm
Each measurement based on the design
dimension, so it may dier depending on
the measuring method.
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When moving your refrigerator
To prevent floor damage, be sure the
front adjusting legs are in the up position
(above the floor).
Refer to ‘Leveling the Refrigerator’ in the
manual (on page 23).
Flat-blade screw
driver (-)
Control Lever
FLOORING
For proper installation, you must place this
refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the
same height as the rest of the floor.
This surface should be strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator.
To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large
section of the cardboard carton and place it under
the refrigerator where you are working.
When moving the refrigerator, you need to pull
and push it straight forwards or back.
Do not wiggle it from side to side.
CAUTION
ACCESSORIES AND
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following accessories are included with your
refrigerator:
Hex wrench
Required Tools (Not provided)
You need the following tools to complete the
installation of your refrigerator:
Philips
screwdriver (+)
Flat-blade
screw driver (-)
Socket wrench
(10mm)
Pliers
Allen wrench
(5mm)
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REMOVING THE
REFRIGERATOR DOORS
For some installations you need to remove the
fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the
refrigerator to its final location.
Do not remove the doors/drawer if you don’t
need to.
If you need to remove the doors. continue below.
If you do not need to remove the refrigerator
doors, go to `Leveling the Refrigerator’ on page
23.
Disconnect power to the refrigerator
before removing the door or drawer.
• Be careful not to drop, damage, or
scratch the doors/drawers while
removing them.
• Use care when you remove the doors/drawers.
The doors are heavy and you could injure
yourself.
• Reattach the doors/drawers properly to avoid:
- Moisture from air leakage.
- Uneven door alignment.
- Wasting energy due to improper door seal.
WARNING
Disassemble the refrigerator doors
Be careful not to drop and scratch the
doors while removing them.
With the door opened
1. Remove the 3 screws holding down the TOP
TABLE (1) and separate the connected wires.
(1)
2. Disconnect the two connectors (2) on the left
side door.
To remove the water coupler from the hinge,
twist and pull it from the hinge. Remove the
water line (3) while pressing the marked part
(4) of the water line coupler.
If a red clip is on the coupler, you must
remove it before removing the tube.
(2)
(3)
Red Clip
(1/4")
(4)
WARNING
CAUTION
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3. Pull and remove the hinge lever (5).
Remove the ground screw (6) attached
to the upper left door hinges with a philips
screwdriver (+).
Remove the upper left and right door hinges
(7).
(2)
(7)
(6)
4. Open the door (more than 90°), lift from the
middle hinge and remove the door.
- Due to its design features, you can
disassemble and re-assemble the door when
the door is open.
(The holes in the Door Shaft and the Door
Middle Hinge are deliberately tilted at specific
angles so that it is dicult to disassemble and
re-assemble with the door closed.)
Place the door, inside facing up, on a
non-scratching surface.
CAUTION
Auto Closing Hinge
Check the direction
Door Middle Hinge
- If the Auto Closing Hinge is aligned to be
vertical as shown in the figure, align it to be
parallel by using the Door Middle Hinge.
(Refer to No.5 for the disassembly of the Door
Middle Hinge)
Do not use a flat head screwdriver to align
the Auto close Hinge.
It may get damaged. Use the Door middle
Hinge instead.
5. Remove the screw (8) attached to the
lower left and right door hinges with a philips
screwdriver (+).
Remove the 2 hex head bolts (9) attached
to the lower left and right door hinges with an
allen wrench (5mm).
Remove the lower left and right door hinges
(10).
Allen wrench
(10)
(8)
(9)
CAUTION
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RE-ATTACHING THE WATER
SUPPLY LINES
To reattach the fridge doors after you have moved
the fridge to its final location, assemble the parts
in reverse order.
1. The Water Line must be fully inserted into the
center of the transparent coupler (Type A)
or the Guide Lines (Type B) to prevent water
leakage from the dispenser.
2. Insert the clip in the install pack and check that
it holds the line firmly.
Center of Transparent
coupler
The Guide Lines
Dispenser
clip A (1/4”)
(6.35mm)
Type A Type B
clip A (1/4”)
(6.35mm)
DISASSEMBLING THE FLEX
DOOR
1. Take out the Flex Zone (1) by lifting it up.
(1)
2. Take o the cover (2) w/harness with a flat-
blade screwdriver (-).
(2)
3. Press the locking tab and separate the Wire
Connector.
When reassembling it, be sure to connect
the wire harness.
If it is not connected, the Flex Room does
not work.
4. Remove 1 hex head bolt from each side with a
socket wrench (10mm).
CAUTION
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5. Lift up the Flex door from the rails.
Putting too much food into the freezer
drawers can prevent the freezer from
closing completely and can cause frost
build-up.
RE-ASSEMBLING THE FLEX
DOOR
To reattach the flex doors, assemble parts in
reverse order.
Be sure to connect the Flex Door Wire
Connector. If it is not connected, the Flex
Room does not work.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DISASSEMBLING THE
FREEZER DOOR
1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up.
2. Remove the freeze room guard (1) by lifting
the guard up.
(1)
3. Take out the lower basket (2) by lifting the
basket up from the rail system.
(2)
4. Press the fixing hook of the rail system.
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5. Holding the top of the Freezer Drawer, pull it
out all the way, and then remove it from the rail
system.
Be careful not to scratch or dent the
sliding rail by letting it strike the floor.
Make sure that you mount the freezer
basket in the right position when
removing / installing the freezer door.
Failing to do so may result in the door not
opening or closing properly.
Putting too much food into the freezer
drawers can prevent the freezer from
closing completely and can cause frost
build-up.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
RE-ASSEMBLING THE
FREEZER DOOR
To reattach the drawer after you have moved the
fridge to its final location, assemble the parts in
reverse order.
LEVELING THE
REFRIGERATOR
Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can
make final adjustments.
Use a level to test if the refrigerator is level both
side to side and back to front.
If the refrigerator is not level, you will not be able
to get the doors perfectly even, which may cause
moisture condensation and increased energy bills.
Below is an example of how to level the
refrigerator if the left side of the refrigerator is
lower than the right side.
How to level the refrigerator
1. Open the freezer drawer and remove the lower
basket.
2. Remove the Cover Leg to adjust the leg.
3. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) into the notch
on the left control lever, and turn it counter-
clockwise to level the refrigerator.
(You turn the lever clockwise to lower the
refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise it.)
Flat-blade screw
driver (-)
Control Lever
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Both control levers must be touching the
floor to avoid possible personal injury or
property damage because of tipping.
The refrigerator on an uneven floor may
tilt.
To prevent this, adjust the leg so that it
contacts the floor.
If the right side is lower, perform the same
procedure, but with the right control lever.
It is dicult to remove the cover leg
front from the refrigerator, so we do not
recommend making small adjustments
with the control lever.
Instead, refer to the next page for the best
way to make minor adjustments to the
doors.
CAUTION
CAUTION
MAKING MINOR
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE
DOORS
Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary for
getting the doors perfectly even.
If you need help, review the previous section on
leveling the refrigerator.
Adjustment part
Fixed part
The left door is fixed.
To make minor door adjustments, adjust
only the right door.
1. Pull out the flex door (1) to reveal the lower
hinge (2).
2. Insert the supplied allen wrench (5/32”) (3)
into the shaft (4) of the lower hinge.
3. Adjust the height by turning the hex wrench
(3) clockwise (
DOWN
) or counter clockwise
(
UP
).
When you turn the hex wrench counter-
clockwise ( ), the door will move up.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(4)
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INSTALLING 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.
In order for the ice maker to operate properly, a
water pressure of 138 ~ 862kPa is required.
Under normal conditions, a 170cc (5.75oz.) cup
can be filled in about 10 seconds.
If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low
water pressure (below 138kPa), you can install
a booster pump to compensate for the low
pressure.
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
the water runs from the water outlet.
Water line installation kits are include with
unit. You can find it in freezer drawer.
The new hose-sets supplied with the
appliance are to be used and that old
hose-sets should not be reused.
Parts for water line Installation
Water line fixer and screws Pipe connector
Water line
Connecting to the water supply line
1. First, shut o the main water supply line.
2. Locate the nearest cold, drinking water line.
3. Follow the Water line Installation Instructions in
the installation kit.
CAUTION
The water line must be connected to the
cold water pipe.
If it is connected to the hot water pipe, it
may cause the purifier to malfunction.
Close Main Water
pipe
Close Main
Water pipe
No gap
4. After connecting the water supply to the water
filter, turn your main water supply back on and
dispense about 3L to clear and prime the
water filter.
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Connecting the water line to the
refrigerator
1. Remove the cap from the water line on the unit
and insert the compression nut of the water
line into the water line on the unit.
2. Connect the water line on the unit with the
water line in the kit .
3. Tighten the compression nut onto the
compression fitting.
There should be no gaps between (A, B & C)
4. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable
water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the
water line, cut o 6.5mm of the plastic
tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-
free connection.
No gap
Loosen a
Remove cap
Water Line from
Kit
Water Line from
unit
Before being used, the leakage in these
places should be examined.
• Samsung Warranty does not cover WATER
LINE INSTALLATION.
• It will be done at customer’s charge unless the
retail price includes installation cost.
• Please contact Plumber or Authorized Installer
for the installation if needed.
• If Water leakage occurs due to improper
installation, Please contact installer.
CAUTION
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Installing a SodaStream 60L CO
2
Carbonator
To use the Sparkling Water feature on your refrigerator, you need to install a Sodastream 60L CO
2
Carbonator.
You can pick up the SodaStream 60L CO
2
Carbonator at retailer near you and your first Sodastream
CO
2
Carbonator is free. (For further information, please visit “www.sodastream.com/samsung”)
Purchasing SodaStream 60L CO
2
Carbonators
• Purchase SodaStream 60 L Carbonators at the nearest Sodastream retailer or on line.
Visit www.sodastream.com for more information.
• USE ONLY SODASTREAM 60 L CARBONATORS. SAMSUNG and SODASTREAM are not
legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to, property damage caused by gas
leakage from the use of generic carbonators (or CO
2
cylinders). The sparkling water system in your
SAMSUNG refrigerator is designed to work ONLY WITH SODASTREAM 60 L CARBONATORS.
• We suggest buying extra Carbonators for later use.
Store extra Carbonators in a cool, open space, well out of the reach of children.
Do not store Carbonators in the refrigerator.
If sparkling water is produced when the internal refrigerator temperature or the temperature of
the CO
2
cylinder is high, you may hear a “horn sound”.
When you turn on your refrigerator for the first time, you should not generate sparkling water
production until after approximately 2 hours.
When you purchase a new CO
2
cylinder, be sure to store it in a cool dry place until you are ready
to install it (23 ~ 68°F (-5 ~ 20°C)).
If the cylinder is stored in higher temperatures, it may build up extra internal pressure, which
could create a “horn sound” when sparkling water is produced.
Water Line Hookup
• Make sure that you have connected the refrigerator to a water line before installing the cylinder.
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Installing a Carbonator into the Refrigerator
To install a new SodaStream 60L Carbonator in the refrigerator, follow these steps:
1. Open the CO
2
cylinder cover.
• The sparkling water maker is turned o by default. Since the sparkling water maker is
turned o, the “OFF” icon on the display is turned on.
- Refer to Page 44 ; Turning O the Sparkling Water Function.
2. Attach the SodaStream 60L Carbonator to the Regulator, and then rotate it clockwise.
• You must use a Sodastream™ CO
2
cylinder (60L).
• Replacement SodaStream cylinders are available for easy exchange or refill at local
Sodastream retailers.
• Wrap the used cylinder and return it to the person who delivers the new cylinder in USA
and Canada. In Australia and New Zealand, please return empty CO
2
Cylinder to the
service or information counter at your local retailer for exchange/refill.
All costs associated to the refill or exchange of the CO
2
Cylinder are that of the
refrigerator owner.
Thread of CO
2
cylinder is dierent according to country by country.
3. Push the SodaStream 60L Carbonator into the Support.
4. Lock the SodaStream 60L Carbonator into place by pressing the Lever.
• The inner pressure of the Carbonator may make it dicult to press the lever down.
Hold the lever as shown in the illustration on the right, and then push down.
• If you don’t lock the Carbonator into place, the refrigerator won’t produce sparkling water.
• If the Carbonator is not tightly connected to the Regulator, it will leak CO
2
gas, producing
a hiss.
If this occurs, repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4, making sure that the Carbonator is firmly attached
and locked into place.
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5. The sparkling water concentration is set to ‘2’ by default.
Press the “Sparkling Water” button to set the concentration to a desired level and press and hold the Quick
Sparkling button for 3 seconds to activate the Fill Up.
If the Sparkling Water function is deactivated, press and hold the Sparkling Water or Quick Sparkling button for 3
seconds to reactivate it.
Once the CO
2
cylinder is reset, sparkling water is produced.
• To produce sparkling water, the sparkling water tank is filled with water and the CO
2
gas is injected according to
the configured concentration.
• To remove foreign substances that may exist in the sparkling water tank, discard the first 1.2L of sparkling water.
• The sparkling water will not dispense while it is producing. When the numbers ( ) next to the sparkling water
icon stops blinking, Sparkling water can be dispensed.
Press 3 seconds
OR
Press 3 seconds
• To Uninstall the CO
2
cylinder, follow the above step #1 ~ #4 in reverse order.
For more information about using the Sparkling Water function, see Using the Sparkling Water Function.
Completing the Set Up
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.
1. Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between it and
the wall. Refer to installation instructions in this manual.
2. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure the interior light comes on when you open the doors.
3. Set the Temperature control to the coldest temperature and wait for an hour.
The freezer will get slightly chilled and the motor will run smoothly.
Reset the refrigerator and freezer to the temperatures you want.
4. After you plug the refrigerator take a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature.
You can store food and drinks in the refrigerator after the temperature is suciently cool.
If condensation or water drops appears on both sides of fridge door’s central part, turn the
Energy Saver mode o after removing the condensation.
(See the explanation Energy Saver button in USING THE CONTROL PANEL.)
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Operating your French Door
Refrigerator
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(14)
(5)
(6)
(12)
(7) (8)
(10) (9)
(13)
(11)
( 1 ) Freezer (Power Freezer (3 sec))
The Freezer button serves two purposes:
- To set the Freezer to your desired
temperature.
- To turn the power freeze function on and o.
1) To set the Freezer temperature, touch the
Freezer button to set the Freezer to your
desired temperature.
You can set the temperature between -15°C
and -23°C.
2) Power Freeze function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to
decrease the time needed to freeze products in
the Freezer.
It can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze
easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the
freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if
the door was left open).
When you use this function the energy
consumption of the refrigerator will increase.
Remember to turn it o when you don’t
need it and return the freezer to your original
temperature setting.
If you need to freeze large amount of food stu,
activate Power Freeze function at least 20 hours
before.
( 2 ) Alarm (Filter Reset (3 sec))
The Alarm button serves two purposes:
- To turn the door open alarm on and o
- To reset the water filter life indicator.
1) Door Alarm Function
If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm beeps if
any refrigerator door is left open for more than
three minutes.
The beeping stops when you close the door.
The door alarm function is pre-set to On in the
factory.
You can turn it o by pressing and then
releasing the Alarm button.
You can turn it back on in the same fashion.
The icon lights up when the function is on.
When the Door Alarm function is on and the
alarm sound is triggered, the Door Alarm Icon
will blink while the alarm sounds.
2) Water Filter Life Indicator Function
After you replace the water filter, touch and hold
this button for 3 seconds to reset the water filter
life indicator.
When you reset the water filter life indicator, the
Filter icon on the panel turns O.
The Filter icon will turn red to let you know it is
time to change the water filter after six months
(about 300 gallons).
Some areas have large amounts of lime in their
water, which causes the water filter to clog
more quickly.
If this is the case in your area, you will have to
change the filter more frequently than every six
months.
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( 3 ) Quick Sparkling (Fill up (3 sec))
The Quick Sparkling button serves two
purposes:
- To produce the sparkling water rapidly.
- To active the Fill up function.
1) Quick Sparkling Function
When press the Quick Sparking button, the
Icon will turn on and produce the sparking
water rapidly.
Press the Quick Sparkling button to instantly
activate it if sparkling water is being produced.
If not, this option will be applied next time you
produce sparkling water.
The concentration of carbonic in the sparking
water will produce by 3 levels.
2) Fill Up Function
When replace the CO
2
cylinder, press the
‘Quick Sparkling/Fill up (3sec)’ button for 3
seconds to active the Fill up function.
The water will fill in the sparkling water tank
and CO
2
gas will inject to water for make the
sparkling water.
The sparkling water which is made by this
function can be produced dierently depending
on the amount and concentration of the
remaining sparkling water in the tank.
If the resultant sparkling level by Fill Up is not
what you expected, select a desired sparkling
level and empty the sparkling water tank so that
the new setting is applied properly.
( 4 ) Fridge (Power Cool (3 sec))
The Fridge button serves two purposes:
- To set the Fridge to your desired
temperature.
- To turn the Power Cool function on and o.
1) To set the Fridge temperature, press the
Fridge button to set the refrigerator to the
temperature you want.
You can set the temperature between 7°C
and 1°C.
2) Power Cool function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to
decrease the time needed to cool products in
the Refrigerator.
It can be helpful if you need to quickly cool
easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the
fridge has warmed dramatically (For example, if
the door was left open).
( 5 )
Lighting (ºC ↔ ºF (3 sec))
Lighting button serves two purposes:
- To turn the dispenser light on and o
- To switch the temperature units between ºC
and ºF
1) Light Function
Touching the Lighting button turns on the
Dispenser LED lamp in continuous mode so
that it stays on continuously.
The button also lights up.
If you want the Dispenser lamp to come on only
when someone uses the dispenser, press the
Lighting button to turn the continuous mode o.
2) To switch the temperature units between
ºC and ºF Touch and hold this button for 3
seconds to select the temperature display
you want.
Each time you press and hold the button, the
ºC and ºF temperature modes alternate and
the ºC and ºF icon lights up, indicating your
selection.
( 6 ) Energy Saver (Control Lock (3 sec))
Energy Saver button serves two purposes:
- To turn the Energy Saver mode on and o
- To turn the Control Lock function on and o.
1) Energy Saver Function
When you turn Energy Saver on, the Energy
Saver icon lights.
Turn Energy Saver o and the icon goes o.
The Energy Saver function’s factory setting is
“ON”.
If condensation or water drops appear on the
doors, turn the Energy Saver mode o.
2) Control Lock Function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to
lock the display, the Flex Zone panel, and the
dispenser buttons so the buttons can not be
used.
When Control Lock is on, the refrigerator does
not dispense ice, water, or sparkling water,
even if the Dispenser Lever is pressed.
The Control Lock icon lights up to indicate
you’ve activated the Child Lock function.
Press 3 seconds to unlock.
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Sparkling Water
(Sparkling Maker O (3 sec))
The Sparkling button serves three purposes :
- To dispense sparkling (carbonated) water.
- To select the carbonation level of the
sparkling water.
- To turn the Sparkling Water Production
Function on and o.
1) To dispense sparkling (carbonated) water.
To dispense sparkling water, press the
Sparkling Water button.
When you press the Sparkling Water button
while either Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice is
selected, the Sparkling Icon will turn on.
When there is no sparkling water left or the
refrigerator is making sparkling water, the
dispenser does not dispense sparkling water.
2) To select the carbonation level of the
sparkling water.
When you press the Sparkling Water button
while the Sparkling Water Icon is turned on, the
Carbonation Level will change as follows;
Medium (Level-2) → Strong (Level-3) →
Weak (Level-1) → Medium (Level-2).
The next time the refrigerator makes sparkling
water, it applies the new Carbonation Level.
- If there is previously produced sparkling
water inside the Sparkling Water tank, the
refrigerator dispenses sparkling water with
the previous carbonation level.
(Changes in the carbonation level do not
take eect until the next time the refrigerator
makes sparkling water.)
- While the refrigerator is producing sparkling
water, the Carbonation Level icons light up
in rotation (Level-1 → Level-2 → Level-3 →
Level-1, etc.).
If you press the Sparkling Water button when
the refrigerator is making sparkling water,
the current carbonation level is displayed for
several seconds, and then the Carbonation
Level icon light rotation begins again.
If you press the Sparkling Water button again
while the current carbonation level is being
displayed, the carbonation level changes.
The change in the carbonation level will take
eect the next time the refrigerator makes
sparkling water.
3) Sparkling Water Production Function On / O
Each time you press this button for 3 seconds,
you turn the Sparkling Water Production
function on or o.
When you turn on the Sparkling Water
Production function, the refrigerator begins to
make sparkling (carbonated) water.
(If you turn o the Sparkling Water Production
function a few seconds after turning it on,
sparkling water production will terminate.
If more than a few seconds pass, the
refrigerator will start producing sparkling water.
While the refrigerator is producing sparkling
water, it won’t dispense sparkling water.)
When you turn o the Sparkling Water
Production function, the “OFF” Icon on the
Display Panel turns on.
When you turn on the Sparkling Water
Production function, the “OFF” Icon on the
Display Panel turns o.
When the Sparkling Water Production function
is o, the refrigerator does not make sparkling
water.
If you turn o the function when the refrigerator
is in the middle of making sparkling water, it
halts the function after finishing the current
operation.
Your refrigerator was manufactured with the
Sparkling Water Production function set to
“OFF”.
When you are connecting the water lines, or
mounting or replacing the CO
2
Cylinder, turn o
the Sparkling Water Production function before
you begin.
Turn on the function only after you have
completed the work.
To produce sparkling water, you must install a
CO
2
Cylinder.
For instructions, see Installing and Using CO
2
Cylinders.
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Cubed / Crushed Ice
(Ice Maker O (3 sec))
The Cubed/Crushed Ice button serves two
purposes:
- To select the type of ice you want dispensed.
- To turn the Ice maker on and o.
1) Cubed / Crushed Function
To Select the type of ice.
Press the Cubed/Crushed Ice button to select
the type of ice you want dispensed.
Each time you press the button, the cubed and
crushed ice modes alternate and the Cubed
or Crushed ice icon lights up, indicating your
selection.
2) Ice Maker O function
If you don’t want to make more ice, Touch and
hold this button for 3 seconds.
( 9 ) Ice O
If you don’t want to make more ice, Touch and
hold Ice Maker O button for 3 seconds.
The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker stops
making ice.
We recommend you stop ice making if
the following occur:
- There is enough ice in the ice bucket.
- You want to save water and energy.
- Water is not being supplied to the
refrigerator.
If the ice maker function is ON, and the
water line is not connected, there will
be a water valve noise from the back of
the unit.
If this occurs, press the Ice Maker O
button for more than 3 seconds until the
Ice O Indicator ( ) illuminates.
To save electricity, the Panel Display turns o
automatically under the following conditions:
When no button has been pressed, when no
doors are open, or when no Dispenser Lever
has been pushed.
However, the icon indicating your cubed or
crushed ice selection, or sparkling water
selection, will stay on.
When you press a button, open a door, or
push a Dispenser Lever, the Panel Display will
turn on again.
All function keys will become operational after
you remove your finger from the button you
pressed.
( 10 ) Filter
Water filter usage
This icon lights up when you need to change
the filter, usually after the refrigerator has
dispensed about 300 gallons of water (after
about 6 months).
After you install the new water filter, reset the
filter indicator by touching and holding the Hold
3sec for Filter Reset button for 3 seconds.
- If water is not dispensing or
dispensing slowly, you need to
replace the water filter because the
water filter is clogged.
- Some areas have large amounts of
lime in their water, which causes the
water filter to clog more quickly.
( 11 ) Cubed/Crushed
Press the Cubed/Crushed Ice button to select
the type of ice you want dispensed.
Each time you press the button, the cubed and
crushed ice modes alternate and the Cubed
or Crushed ice icon lights up, indicating your
selection.
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( 12 ) Sparkling Icon
When you press the Sparkling Water button
(Button 7), the Sparkling Water Icon goes on.
( 13 ) Sparkling Water Production Level Icons
The Sparkling Water Production Level icons
display the currently set Carbonation Level.
When you press the Sparkling Water button
while the Sparkling Water Icon is turned on, the
Carbonation Level will change as follows;
Medium (Level-2) → Strong (Level-3) → Weak
(Level-1) → Medium (Level-2).
- If there is previously produced sparkling
water inside the Sparkling Water tank, the
refrigerator dispenses sparkling water with
the previous Carbonation Level.
(Changes in the Carbonation Level do not
take aect until the next time the refrigerator
makes sparkling water.)
- While the refrigerator is producing sparkling
water, the Carbonation Level icons light up
in rotation (Level-1 → Level-2 → Level-3 →
Level-1, etc.).
If you press the Sparkling Water button when
the refrigerator is making sparkling water,
the current carbonation level is displayed for
several seconds, and then the Carbonation
Level icon light rotation begins again.
If you press the Sparkling Water button again
while the current carbonation level is being
displayed, the carbonation level changes.
The change in the carbonation level will take
eect the next time the refrigerator makes
sparkling water.
- If you change the carbonation level when the
refrigerator is making sparkling water, the
refrigerator produces sparkling water at the
previous carbonation level.
( 14 ) Sparkling Icon
Each time you press Sparkling Water button
(button 7) for 3 seconds, you turn the Sparkling
Water Production function on or o.
When you turn o the Sparkling Water
Production function the Sparkling Water O
Icon on the Display Panel turns on.
When you turn on the Sparkling Water
Production function, the O Icon on the Display
Panel turns o.
If a water leak is detected in the
Sparkling Water Production Module,
the O Icon blinks, the refrigerator
stops dispensing and producing
sparkling water, and the Sparkling
Water Production function automatically
switches to OFF.
In addition, the Sparkling Water
Production function will not turn on,
even if you press the Quick Sparkling
button or Sparkling Water button for 3
seconds.
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CHANGING THE WATER
FILTER
To reduce the risk water damage to
your property DO NOT use generic
brands of water filters in your SAMSUNG
Refrigerator.
USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND
WATER FILTERS.
SAMSUNG is not legally responsible
for any damage, including, but not
limited to, property damage caused
by water leakage from the use of a
generic water filter.
(Red)
SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work
ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filters.
The Filter light turns red to let you know when it is
time to change your water filter cartridge.
To give you time to get a new filter, the red light
comes on just before the capacity of the current
filter runs out.
Changing the filter on time provides you with the
freshest, cleanest water from your refrigerator.
WARNING
To Change the Water Filter
1. Shut o the water supply.
Then, turn the water filter (1) about 1/4 turn,
counter-clockwise.
(2)
(1)
2. Pull the water filter (1) from the case filter (2).
• To change the water filter more easily,
shut o the water supply valve.
• Sometimes, it is hard to disassemble the water
filter because impurities in the water cause it
to stick.
If you are having diculties, grip the water filter
firmly and pull it hard.
• When you pull the water filter, a little water can
leak from the opening.
This is normal.
To minimize the water leaks, keep the filter
cartridge horizontal when you pull it.
• To prevent overflow, empty the water filter tray
(3) and dry around the filter case (2).
(2)
(3)
3. Insert the new filter into the filter case (4).
(4)
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4. Push the filter, and then turn it clockwise until
it locks.
• If you have trouble inserting the water
filter because of high water pressure,
shut o the water supply valve.
• The locked symbol should be lined up with the
indicator line.
5. Touch the “Alarm/Filter Reset (3 sec)”
button (
(Filter Reset)
) for about 3 seconds to
reset the water filter.
The color of the indicator ( ) changes from
red to o.
6. If you turned o the water supply, turn it back
on.
For a replacement water filter, you can visit
your local home Improvement center or
contact the Samsung Parts distributor.
To order more water filter cartridges,
contact your authorized Samsung dealer.
Be sure the replacement water filter has
the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the
water filter.
Removing any residual matter inside
the water supply line after installing
the water filter.
1. Turn ON the main water supply if you turned it
o when you installed the water filter.
2. Run water through the dispenser until the
water runs clear (approx. 6 to 7 minutes).
This will clean the water supply system and
remove air from the lines.
3. Additional flushing may be required in some
households.
4. Open the Refrigerator door and make sure
there are no water leaks coming from the
water filter.
Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly,
otherwise water may drip from the
dispenser.
This means that there is still air in the line.
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Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT:
The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet
valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35
and 120psi (241 and 827kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
connected to your cold water supply, the water
pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to
be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414kPa):
• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the
reverse osmosis system is blocked.
Replace the filter if necessary.
• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis
system to refill after heavy usage.
• If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may
further reduce the water pressure when used
in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system.
Remove the water filter.
If you have questions about your water pressure,
call a licensed, qualified plumber.
CONTROLLING THE
TEMPERATURE
Basic temperature of Freezer and
fridge compartments
The basic and recommended temperatures of the
Freezer and Fridge compartments are -19°C and
3°C respectively.
If the temperature of the Freezer and Fridge
compartments are too high or low, adjust the
temperature manually.
Controlling the Freezer
temperature
Recommend Temp (Freezer) : -19°C
The Freezer temperature can be set between
-23°C and -15°C to suit your particular needs.
Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the
desired temperature is shown in the temperature
display.
The temperature will change by 1°C (or 1°F) with
each press. See below.
Centigrade : -19°C ➞ -20°C ➞ -21°C ➞
-22°C ➞ -23°C ➞ -15°C ➞ -16°C ➞ -17°C ➞
-18°C ➞ -19°C.
Keep in mind that foods like some ice cream may
melt at -15.5°C.
The temperature display will move sequentially
from -23°C and -15°C.
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Controlling the fridge temperature
Recommend Temp (Fridge) : 3°C
The fridge temperature can be set between 1°C
and 7°C to suit your particular needs.
Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the
desired temperature is shown in the temperature
display.
The temperature will change by 1°C with each
press. See below.
Centigrade : 3°C ➞ 2°C ➞ 1°C ➞ 7°C ➞ 6°C
➞ 5°C ➞ 4°C ➞ 3°C.
The temperature control process for the Fridge
works just like the Freezer process.
Press the Fridge button to set your desired
temperature.
After a few seconds, the Fridge will begin
adjusting towards the newly set temperature.
This will be reflected in the digital display.
- The temperature of the Freezer or Fridge
may rise when you open the doors too
frequently, or if a large amount of warm
or hot food is placed inside.
- A rise in temperature may cause the digital
display to blink.
Once the Freezer and Fridge temperature
return to their normal set temperatures, the
blinking will stop.
- If the blinking continues, you may need to
“reset” the Refrigerator.
Try unplugging the appliance, waiting for
around 10 minutes and then plugging the
power cord back in.
- If there is a communication error between the
Display and Main Controller, the Convertible
Display light may blink.
If the blinking continues for a long period of
time, please contact a Samsung Electronics
Service Center.
USING THE COLD WATER
DISPENSER
Push the appropriate ice/
sparkling button to select what
you want dispensed.
NO ICE
Select this if you
want to turn ice
maker o
Push the appropriate
ice/sparkling button to
select what you want
dispensed.
Using the ice lever (1)
Push the Ice/Sparkling lever
dispenser (1) gently with your
glass. Ice or Sparkling will be
released from the dispenser.
You can choose the type of ice
or sparkling water by pushing
the ice/sparkling button first.
(1)
(2)
Using the Water lever (2)
Push the Water lever dispenser (2) gently with
your glass. Water will be released from the
dispenser.
If you push the water and Ice lever at
about the same time, the dispenser
operates only the option you actually
selected or pushed first.
Please wait 1 second before removing the
glass after dispensing water to prevent
spills.
Do not pull out the dispenser lever after
dispensing ice or water.
It comes back automatically.
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Using the Ice & Water Dispenser
together
To get Ice and water, select the type of ice, then
push the Ice/Sparkling lever (1) first for ice, and
then move your glass down and press the water
dispenser lever (2) for water.
Maintaining the Ice Bucket
• To clean the ice bin/bucket, wash with a mild
detergent, rinse well, and dry thoroughly it.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
• Ice is made in cubes.
When you select “Crushed”, the ice maker
grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice.
• When you select Cubed Ice after using the
Crushed Ice mode, a small amount of residual
crushed ice might be produced.
• The ice cubes generated by the rapid ice
making process will look white, which indicates
they were generated normally.
• As the ice maker in the refrigerator room
makes ice cubes even faster, move the ice
cubes from the refrigerator ice bin to the
freezer ice bin if you need more ice cubes.
• If ice doesn’t come out, pull out the ice bucket
and press the test button located on the right
side of ice maker.
See the illustration below.
• Do not press the test button continuously
when the tray is filled with ice or water.
Water may overflow or ice may jam the bucket.
Making Ice
• To fill the ice bucket to maximum capacity after
installation, follow these steps:
1. Allow your refrigerator to operate and cool
down for 24 hours (or 1 full day).
- Waiting 24 hours will allow your ice maker to
cool properly.
2. Dispense 4 to 6 ice cubes into the glass.
3. After 8, and then 16 hours, dispense a full
glass of ice.
• To test the ice maker, press the Test button on
the ice maker.
You will hear the refrigerator chime (ding-dong).
When the chime sounds, release the Test
button.
• The chime sounds automatically again to let
you know the ice maker is working well.
check the water level
Test button
If you want to remove the ice cubes
without using the ice bucket, please turn
the ice maker o and remove the ice
maker’s front cover from the ice maker.
Note that the ice cubes in the ice maker
can spill out over the drawer.
Do not put food in the ice bucket.
If you store food in the ice bucket, the
food can strike the ice maker when you
open or close the door, causing damage
to the ice maker.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Note that the ice cubes in the ice bucket
may spill out over the drawer when you
remove the ice bucket from the drawer.
If this occurs, be sure to clear the ice
cubes that spilled out of the drawer.
If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may
melt, and then freeze together when
the power comes back on, causing the
dispenser to stop working.
To prevent this problem, after a power failure, pull
out the ice bucket and discard the residual ice or
water.
If you use all the ice at once, you must
repeat ice making Steps 2 and 3, left.
However, only wait 8 hours before
dispensing the first 4 to 6 ice cubes.
This will replenish the ice cubes and
ensure maximum ice production.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Using the ice o Function
When you select the Ice O mode, remove all ice
cubes from the bucket.
If you leave the ice cubes in the bucket, the ice
cubes may clump together, making it dicult to
remove them.
To remove the ice bucket safely and avoid injury,
hold the bottom of the bucket with one hand and
the side of the bucket with the other.
Then, lift up on the ice bucket, and pull it straight
out.
To put the ice bucket back in, push it firmly
straight back.
If the ice bucket is not pushed firmly into
place, ice in the bucket can melt.
If the bucket does not fit, turn the helix 90 degree
(see the last illustration on the right, below) and
try again.
• The inside of the ice bucket is very cold
when the refrigerator is operating.
Do not reach deep inside the ice
bucket.
• Use only the ice maker provided with
the refrigerator.
The water supply to this refrigerator
must only be installed/connected by a
suitably qualified person.
Connect to a potable water supply only.
• To operate the ice maker properly, water
pressure of 20 ~ 125psi is required.
CAUTION
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Going on vacation...
If you have a long vacation or business trip and
won’t use the water or ice dispensers for a long
time:
- Close the water valve.
Otherwise, water leakage may occur.
- Remove all food.
- Unplug the refrigerator.
- Wipe excess moisture from inside and leave
the doors open.
Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
Ice Maker Do’s and Don’ts
• Do not put your fingers, hands or any other
unsuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker
bucket
- It may result in personal injury or material
damage.
• Never put your finger or any other objects in
the dispenser opening.
- It may cause injury.
• Do not try to disassemble the ice maker.
• Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with
water while it is in the refrigerator.
Remove it to clean it
When you insert the Ice maker tray, be
sure that the tray is well centered at the
entrance.
Otherwise, the tray may get stuck.
CAUTION
Water clouding phenomenon
All water provided to the refrigerator flows
through the core filter which is an alkaline
water filter.
In the filtering process, the pressure of
the water that has flowed out of the filter
is increased, and the water becomes
saturated with oxygen and nitrogen.
When this water flows out into the air, the
pressure plummets and the oxygen and
nitrogen get supersaturated, which results
in gas bubbles.
The water may temporarily look misty or
cloudy due to these oxygen bubbles.
After a few seconds, the water will look
clear.
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Using the Sparkling Water Function
With a Sodastream CO
2
cylinder installed, your refrigerator can make and dispense sparkling
(carbonated) water.
Making Sparkling Water
Press and hold the Quick Sparkling button for 3 seconds to activate the Fill Up.
If the Sparkling Water function is deactivated, press and hold the Sparkling Water or Quick Sparkling
button for 3 seconds to reactivate it.
When you turn on the function, the Carbonation Level icons light up in rotation (Level-1 → Level-2 →
Level-3 → Level-1, etc.) and, within a few seconds, the refrigerator begins to make sparkling water.
When production is complete, the Carbonation Level icon rotation stops.
If you leave the Sparkling Water Production function on, and the amount of Sparkling Water becomes
low, the refrigerator automatically enters the Sparkling Water production mode and makes more.
However, if you turn o the Sparkling Water Production function, the refrigerator will not make additional
sparkling water, even if there is little sparkling water left in the Sparkling Water tank.
No OFF Icon
Press the Sparkling Water Button for 3 seconds Press the Quick Sparkling Button for 3 seconds
Sparkling Water Production Time
Depending on the Carbonation (Sparkling) Level you set (See Controlling the Carbonation Level on page
43), the amount of time it takes the refrigerator to complete the sparkling water production process
changes. The table below lists the production times by Carbonation Level.
The refrigerator is pre-set at the factory to Level 2.
Carbonation Level Level 3 - High Level 2 –Mid Level 1 -Low Quick
Production Time About 30 minutes About 20 minutes About 10 minutes Less than 10 minutes
Available Capacity 1.1ℓ 1.1ℓ 1.1ℓ 1.1ℓ
Dispensing Sparkling Water
To dispense sparkling water, press the Sparkling Water button. Then, push the Ice/Sparkling Water lever
gently with a glass. As time passes, the sparkling water dispensing speed can change.
When the water tastes strongly carbonated, the dispensing speed can be faster.
When the carbonation is weaker, the dispensing speed can slow.
The dissolved CO
2
in the sparkling water can also cause the water to pop out when you dispense it.
In addition, due to the pressure fluctuations in the Sparkling Water Tank, the water stream may shake or
become intermittent.
If you keep dispensing sparking water, the water stream may become unstable or break up.
This is caused by changes in pressure in the Sparkling Water Tank. It is not a defect.
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Water Dripping
Some time after you have dispensed sparkling water, a few drops of sparkling water can escape from
the dispenser. The water dripping is not a product defect, but a natural result of mixing CO
2
and water.
Controlling the Carbonation Level
When the Sparkling Water Icon is turned on, you can change the sparkling water’s carbonation level by
pressing the Sparkling Water button for 3 seconds.
Each time you press the Spakling Water button, the carbonation level changes as follows:
Medium (Level-2) → Strong (Level-3) → Weak (Level-1) → Medium (Level-2).
As you press the button, the small numbers on the right side of the button light up in succession,
indicating the level change.
- If there is previously produced sparkling water inside the Sparkling Water tank, the refrigerator
dispenses sparkling water with the previous carbonation level.
(Again, changes in the carbonation level do not take aect until the next time the refrigerator makes
sparkling water. The change does not aect sparkling water that is already made.)
- While the refrigerator is producing sparkling water, the Sparkling Level icons light up in rotation
(Level-1 → Level-2 → Level-3 → Level-1, etc.).
If you press the Sparkling Water button when the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the current
carbonation level is displayed for several seconds.
If you press the Sparkling Water button again while the carbonation level is being displayed, the
carbonation level changes. The change in the carbonation level will take aect the next time the
refrigerator makes sparkling water.
- If you change the carbonation level when the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the refrigerator
produces sparkling water at the previous carbonation level.
The Sparkling Level is set to Level 2 at the factory.
If the sparkling water tastes too strong or too weak, change the carbonation level.
Level 1 provides a milder carbonation, Level 3 a stronger carbonation.
• If there is a power interruption when the refrigerator is making sparkling water, the refrigerator may
re-start the carbonation process when power returns and put too much carbonation into the water.
If this occurs, we recommend throwing out the overly carbonated water and starting the process
again.
• The lifetime of the CO
2
cylinder can vary, depending on the Sparkling Levels you choose.
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Turning O the Sparkling Water Function
To turn o the Sparkling Water function, press the Sparkling Water
button for 3 seconds.
Any sparkling water remaining in the Sparkling Water tank after you
have turned o the Sparkling Water function can still be dispensed.
If you turn o the function when the refrigerator is in the middle of
making sparkling water, it halts the function after finishing the current
operation.
OFF Icon On
Press for 3 seconds
How to set the Quick Sparkling option
Quick Sparkling reduces the processing time of making sparkling water.
1. Using Quick Sparkling can produce sparkling water with a high sparkling level in 3 minutes to 10
minutes, regardless of the selected concentration.
2. Press this button to turn the indicator on.
This option will reduce the processing time for the next cycle if producing sparkling water is not
activated. When complete, this option turns o automatically.
3. Press this button to turn the indicator on.
This option will reduce the processing time for the current cycle if producing sparkling water is
already activated. When complete, this option turns o automatically.
4. To cancel Quick Sparkling while sparkling water is being produced with this option, press the button
again within 10 seconds.
After 10 seconds, this options will remain active even if the corresponding indicator turns o.
5. This option repeats injecting and discharging the CO
2
gas, which makes a little working noise.
6. Quick Sparkling consumes approx. 35% more CO
2
gas compared to processing in sparkling level 3.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Review the illustration below to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.
Light
(3)
2 Step Foldable-
Shelf
Auto Closer
(8)
Sparkling Module
Cover (Optional)
(1)
(4)
(3)
Vertical Hinged
Section
Cylinder Cover
(Option)
(5)
Water Filter
Auto Closer
Light
(6)
(7)
(2)
When closing the door, make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid
scratching the other door.
If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed, put it back to the right position and close the door.
Moisture may appear at times on the Vertical Hinged Section.
The door handle may become loose over time. If this happens, tighten the bolts found on the
inside of the door.
If you close one door with too much force, the other door may open.
When the door opens, the interlock switch automatically turns o the auger motor in the ice
maker for safety reasons.
If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact your service agent.
When you open the door, you might hear the sound of sloshing water because the Sparkling
Water Tank is inside the door.
CAUTION
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(1) Sparkling Water Tank (Optional)
Use the Sparkling Water Tank function, and
enjoy the sparkling water directly from the tank
any time you want.
(2) Door Bins
Designed to handle large, bulky items such
as gallons of milk or other large bottles and
containers.
(3) Slide-Shelf
It is easier to take out the food.
(4) Foldable-Shelf
The shelf functions both a full depth shelf or can
be tucked in to accommodate taller containers.
(5) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers
Used to preserve the freshness of your stored
vegetables and fruits.
(6) Auto Pull Out Drawer
Best used to store meats or dry foods.
Stored food should be placed in a container or
wrapped securely using foil or other suitable
wrapping materials.
(7) Freezer Drawer Bin
Best used to store meats or dry foods.
Stored food should be wrapped securely using
foil or other suitable wrapping materials or
containers.
(8) FF Ice Maker
The direct cooling system enables you to make
sparkling water in a quick, convenient way.
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USING FLEX ZONE
The Flex Zone is a full-width drawer with an
adjustable temperature control.
You can use the Flex Zone for large party
trays, deli items, wines, pizzas, beverages, or
miscellaneous items.
There is a temperature sensor which lets you
adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the
Zone.
The control buttons are located on the cap door
center.
Temperature Selection Button
Chill compartmnet functions
• Press the Temp. button repeatedly until your
desired mode is lit.
• Each time you press the Temp. button, you
change the mode in this order :
Meat/Fish mode (-1°C), Cold Drinks mode
(1°C), Deli/Snack mode (3°C), Wine/Party
Dishes mode (5°C).
Initially, the Cold Drinks mode is selected.
The refrigerator will adjust the temperature in
the Flex Zone automatically to the temperature
you selected.
• The Flex Zone Temp.
Display may change depending on the number
of items inside, where they are located, the
ambient temperature, and how often the door
is opened.
1. When “Wine/Party Dishes” is selected,
the temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept
around 5°C.
This feature helps keep food fresh for a long
time.
2. When “Deli/Snack” is selected, the
temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept
around 3°C.
This feature helps keep food fresh for a longer
time.
3. When “Cold Drink” is selected, the
temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept
around 1°C.
This feature helps keep drinks cold and
refreshing.
4. When “Meat/Fish” is selected, the
temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept
around -1°C.
This feature helps keep meat or fish fresh for a
longer time.
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Examples of food items you can store in the Flex
Zone by temperature setting.
Wine Party
Dishes
Deli Snacks Cold Drinks Meat Fish
• wine
• pineapples
• bottled
water
• steaks
• cocktails • lemons • juice • cold cuts
• cakes • biscuits • soft drinks • bacon
• cheeses • potatoes • beer • chili dogs
Fruit and vegetables may be damaged if
stored under the “Meat Fish” setting.
Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce
in the Flex Zone.
Do not store glass bottles in the Flex Zone
under the “Cold Drinks” or “Meat/Fish”
setting.
If they are frozen, they can break and
cause personal injury.
RECOMMENDED LOCATION
FOR THE FOLDABLE SHELF
The Foldable Shelf folds up from the center, giving
you more storage area for tall items without your
having to re-arrange the shelves.
• Install the Foldable Shelf on the right side of
the refrigerator.
• If you install the Foldable Shelf on the left side,
the ice maker will prevent the shelf from folding
completely.
• To use, push the front portion of the shelf
back gently so that the shelf folds up from the
middle.
Touch
Recommended Location
CAUTION
REMOVING THE
REFRIGERATOR
ACCESSORIES
1. Door Bins
• Door Bins (1)
- To remove : Simply lift the bin up and pull
straight out.
- To relocate : Slide it in above the desired
location and push down until it stops.
• Door Bins (2)
- To remove : Take the right side of the bin out
by lifting it at an angle along the guide, and
then take the left side out by pulling it from the
door.
- To relocate : Slide it into the original location
and push down until it sticks.
• Sparkling Water model door bins (2)
- To remove : Take the right side of the bin out
by lifting it at an angle along the guide, and
then take the left side out by pulling it from the
door.
- To relocate : Align the positions of the Door
Bin’s holes carefully, and then slide the bin in
above the desired location and push down
until it stops.
- When removing and re-assembling the Bottom
Door Bin of the Sparkling Water model, open
the Cylinder Cover and tilt the Cylinder towards
the front first.
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(3)
(1)
(2)
• Sparkling Water model door bins (3).
Do not remove Sparkling Water model door
bin (3).
To clean, wipe it completely with a clean cloth
without removing it.
Do not remove door bins (3).
Do not adjust a bin full of food.
Remove the food first.
To remove dust from the bins, remove the guard
and wash in water.
Injuries can occur if large bottles in the
bottom door bins fall over when you open
the doors. Open the doors carefully.
Injuries can occur if the door bins are not
firmly connected to the doors.
Do not allow children to play with the bins.
Sharp corners of the bins may cause
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
2. Tempered Glass shelves
- To remove : Tilt up the front of the shelf in the
direction shown (1) and lift it up vertically (2).
Pull the shelf out.
- To re-install : Tilt the front of the shelf up
and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a
desired height.
Then lower the front of the shelf so that the
hooks can drop into the slots.
(2)
(1)
The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy.
Use special care when removing them.
3. Foldable Shelf
- To remove : After removing the Shelf Front, lift
up the Shelf and remove it.
- To re-install : Hook the Shelf on the Angle
Frame and re-attach the Shelf Front to the
Foldable Shelf.
CAUTION
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After sliding the foldable shelf in and
folding it, the Shelf Front can be removed
for your convenience.
If you use the self without removing, be
careful of its possible separation.
4. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers
• Door Bins
- Before removing the drawer, please remove
door bins first as below.
- To remove : Simply lift the bin up and pull
straight out.
• Sparkling Water Model Door Bins
- To remove : Take the right side of the bin out
by lifting it at an angle along the guide, and
then take the left side out by pulling it from the
door.
- When removing and re-assembling the Bottom
Door Bin of the Sparkling Water model, open
the Cylinder Cover and tilt the Cylinder towards
the front first.
CAUTION
• Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight
out, and pull out the drawer after moving
slightly in the direction of the arrow.
• To re-install
- Insert the drawer into the frame rails and push
back into place.
- Slide bin in above the desired location and
push down until it stops.
The drawers need to be removed before
the glass shelf above them can be lifted
out.
CAUTION
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5. Flex Zone
- To remove the Flex Zone : Pull the Flex door
out to full extension. Lift the Flex Zone up,
pulling it to your body with both hands.
- To re-install the Flex Zone : Open the Flex
door to full extension.
Tilt the front of the Flex Zone up, place the
back of the Flex Zone onto the rails, and then
lower the front until the whole Zone rests on
the rails.
When the Flex Zone or LED lighting is not
working, check the connectors [ (1), (2)
shown below ] for cracks or leaks.
(2)
(1)
1. Refer to page 21 for disassembly
instructions.
2. Open the cap cover rail with a flat-blade screw
driver.
Using the doors
Ensure that the doors close all the way and are
securely sealed.
When the refrigerator door is only partially open, it
will automatically close.
If the the door is opened more than its auto close
range, it will remain open.
You must close it manually.
REMOVING THE FREEZER
ACCESSORIES
1. Freezer Room Guard
- To remove : Remove the freezer room guard
(1) by lifting the guard up.
- To re-install : Push down until the guard (1)
locks into place.
(1)
2. Super Extended Drawer
- To remove : Pull the drawer out to full
extension. Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift
straight out.
- To re-install : Place the drawer onto the rails
(4) by tilting it up.
Lower the drawer into place until it is horizontal
and slide the Drawer (3) in.
3
4
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3. Freezer Drawer
- To remove the freezer drawer : Pull the
freezer drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the
bin and lift it out to remove.
- To re-install the freezer drawer : Place the
bin into the rail assembly.
You can scratch the side of the bin if you
twist it left or right when disassembling or
re-assembling it.
Do not allow babies or children go inside
the freezer drawer.
They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves.
Do not sit on the freezer door.
The door may break.
Do not allow children to climb into the
freezer drawer.
Do not remove the divider.
If trapped inside, children may be injured
or suocate to death.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
REPLACING A SODASTREAM
CARBONATOR
If the carbonation level is abnormally low, this
means the CO
2
cylinder is empty.
In this case, we recommend that you replace the
cylinder with a new one.
To replace a cylinder, follow these steps:
Purchase SodaStream 60 L Carbonators at the
nearest Sodastream retailer or on line.
Visit www.sodastream.com for more information.
1. Lift up the Lever holding the cylinder
in place.
2. Pull the Cylinder out of the Support.
3. Rotate the Cylinder
counterclockwise to remove it from
the Regulator.
4. To install the new cylinder, follow the directions for
installing a cylinder starting at Step 2.
5. Press and hold the Quick Sparkling button for 3
seconds to activate the Fill Up.
If the Sparkling Water function is deactivated, press
and hold the Sparkling Water or Quick Sparkling
button for 3 seconds to reactivate it.
• If you replace the CO
2
Cylinder during Sparkling
Water Production (The Carbonation Level Icon turns
on in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 1.), wait until the
refrigerator completes production before turning
the Sparkling Water Production function back on.
Because you interrupted production, the sparkling
water may be over carbonated. We recommend that
you throw out the overly carbonated water.
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Sparkling Water: Operational Notes
• Be sure to use genuine SodaStream Cylinders
from authorized resellers.
• The refrigerator starts making sparkling water
about 10 seconds after you turn on the
Sparkling Water Production function.
• If you open the refrigerator door while the
refrigerator is making sparkling water, it will
stop. When you close the door, it will resume
making sparkling water in about a minute.
• If there is a power interruption when the
refrigerator is making sparkling water, the
refrigerator may re-start the carbonation
process when power returns and put too
much carbonation into the water.
If this occurs, we recommend throwing out
the overly carbonated water and starting the
process again.
• If you keep dispensing sparkling water, the
water stream may become unstable or break
up.
This is caused by changes in pressure in the
Sparkling Water Tank. It is not a defect.
• If the water hose is kinked or water is not
supplied properly, the Carbonation Level of the
Sparkling Water will be high.
This occurs because the the same amount of
the carbon dioxide (CO
2
) is dispensed by the
Cylinder regardless of the amount of water in
the Production Tank.
• The useful life of a SodaStream carbonator will
vary, depending on the level of carbonation
you select.
• If the Sparkling Water function is on and you
dispense about 1.1 L of sparkling water, the
refrigerator automatically begins making more
sparkling water.
• If you are not going to be home for a long
period of time, do not want to use the
Sparkling Water function any more, or you are
moving :
• Please remove the SodaStream
Carbonator from the compartment
located in the left door of the refrigerator
before you transport the refrigerator.
1. Press the Sparkling Water button for three
seconds to turn o the Sparkling Water
function.
2. Empty the Sparkling Water tank by dispensing
all the water in the tank.
3. Remove the SodaStream Carbonator
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CLEANING THE
REFRIGERATOR
Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator
prolongs its life and helps keep it free of odor and
germs.
Do not use benzene, thinner, Clorox, or
car detergent to clean the refrigerator.
They can damage the surface of the
appliance and may cause a fire.
Do not spray the refrigerator with water while it is
plugged in.
This can cause an electric shock.
To clean the refrigerator, follow these steps:
1. Unplug the power code of the refrigerator.
2. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper
towel with water.
Do not use any kind of detergent to clean
the refrigerator because that can discolor
or damage the refrigerator.
3. Wipe the inside and outside of refrigerator until
it is clean and dry.
4. Plug the power cord of the refrigerator back in.
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.
WARNING
Cleaning the Exterior
Wipe the control panel and digital display with a
damp, clean, soft cloth.
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, polish the
exterior once or twice a year.
Do not spray water directly on the
refrigerator.
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean.
You can erase the printed
letters on the display if you
apply stainless cleaner
directly to the area where
the letters are printed.
Cleaning the Ice / Water Dispenser
Push down one end of the tray dispenser and
remove it.
Wipe the Ice / Water Dispenser with a clean, soft
cloth.
When using the crushed
ice selection from the
dispenser some residual
ice chips may start to
collect in the ice chute.
To prevent that residual
ice from melting and
running out of the chute,
you should clean out the
residual ice when you see
it start to collect in the ice
chute.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Cleaning the Rubber door seals
If the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may
not close properly, and the refrigerator will not
operate eciently.
Keep the door seals free of dust or stains by
cleaning the doors using a mild detergent and
damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not clean the refrigerator with
benzene, thinner, or car detergent.
These substances could cause a fire.
Cleaning the rear side of the
refrigerator
To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and
dirt accumulation, vacuum the rear side of the
appliance once or twice a year.
Do not remove the back cover ( 1 ).
You could suer an electric shock.
(2)
CAUTION
CAUTION
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FOOD STORAGE TIPS
Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly.
Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended
Check date code.
Most milk and similar products are sold in date-
coded cartons that indicate a products’s peak
freshness.
Re-seal with cap or wrap tightly.
Do not return unused portions to original
container.
Cream Cheese, cheese
food, and cheese spread
2-4 Weeks Not recommended
Check date code.
Keep all cheese tightly packed in moisture proof
wrap
Hard Cheese (unopened) 3-4 Months 6 Months
Hard Cheese (opened) 2 Months Not recommended
Cottage Cheese 10-15 Days Not recommended
Cream 7-10 Days 2 Months Check date code.
Most yogurt, creams, and similar products
are sold in date-coded cartons that indicate a
product’s peak freshness.
Re-seal or cover tightly.
Do not return unused portions to original
container.
Sour Cream 2 Weeks Not recommended
Cream Dips (opened) 1 Week Not recommended
Yogurt 10-14 Days Not recommended
Check date code. Keep covered.
Frozen Yogurt na 2 Months
EGGS
Eggs (uncooked) 3-4 Weeks Not recommended
Check date code.
Store eggs in coldest part of refrigerator and in
their original container.
Eggs (cooked) 1 Week Not recommended Store in covered container
Leftover egg dishes 3-4 Days Not recommended Store in covered container
FRESH FRUITS
Apples 1 Month Not recommended
If storing in refrigerator, do not wash fruit before
storing.
Store in moisture resistant bags or containers.
Wrap cut fruits.
Some fruits darken when refrigerated.
Bananas 2-4 Days Not recommended
Peaches, Melons, Pears,
Avocados
3-5 Days Not recommended
Berries and Cherries 2-3 Days 12 Months
Apricots 3-5 Days Not recommended
Grapes 2-5 Days na
Pineapple (un-cut) 2-3 Days Not recommended
Pineapple (cut) 5-7 Days 6-12 Months
Citrus 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Store uncovered.
Juice 6 Days Not recommended
Check date code and re-seal in original con-
tainer.
Do not return unused portions to original
container.
Frozen Juice Thawing only 12 Months Check date code. Do not re-freeze.
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Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips
FISH AND SHELLFISH
Fish
Fatty Fish (mackerel, trout,
salmon)
1-2 Days 2-3 Months
Keep in original wrapper and store in coldest
part of refrigerator.
Package in vapor-proof and moisture proof
wrap for freezer. Freeze at 0ºF (or -18°C ).
Thaw in refrigerator or check date code. Freeze
in original packaging.
Lean Fish (cod, flounder,
etc)
1-2 Days 6 Months
Frozen or Breaded na 3 Months
Shellfish
Shrimp (uncooked) 1-2 Days 12 Months
To freeze, package in vapor-proof and mois-
ture-proof container.
Crab 3-5 Days 10 Months
Cooked Fish or Shellfish 2-3 Days 3 Months
MEAT
Fresh, Uncooked
Chops 2-4 Days 6-12 Months
Check date code for use.
Store in coldest part of refrigerator in original
packaging.
Package in moisture-proof and vapor-proof
container for freezing.
Recommended refrigerator temperature 33ºF
to 36ºF (or 1°C to 2°C ) and freezer tempera-
ture 0ºF to 2ºF (or -18°C to -16°C )
Ground 1 Day 3-4 Months
Roast 2-4 Days 6-12 Months
Bacon 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Months
Sausage 1-2 Days 1-2 Months
Steak 2-4 Days 6-9 Months
Poultry 1 Day 12 Months
Lunch meat 3-5 Days 1 Month
Cooked
Meat 2-3 Days 2-3 Months
Check date code for use.
Store in coldest part of refrigerator in original
packaging.
Package in moisture-proof and vapor-proof
container for freezing.
Poultry 2-3 Days 4-5 Months
Ham 1-2 weeks 1-2 Months
Sources:
American Meat Institute Foundation. 1994. Yellow pages: answers to predictable questions consumers
ask about meat and poultry. American Meat Institute Food Marketing Institute. 1999. The food
keeper. Food Marketing Institute, Washington, D.C. Freeland-Graves, J.H. and G.C. Peckham. 1996.
Foundations of food preparation, 6th ed. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Englewood Clis, NJ. Hillers, V.N. 1993.
Storing foods at home. Washington State University Cooperative Extension, Pullman, WA. Publ. EB
1205.
National Restaurant Association. 2001. Be cool-chill out! Refrigerate promptly. National Restaurant
Association Education Foundation¼s International Food Safety Council, Washington, D.C. USDA. 1997.
Basics for handling food safely. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service,
Washington, D.C.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
The refrigerator
does not work
at all or it
does not chill
suciently.
• Check if the power plug is properly connected.
• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer
or fridge inner temperature. If it is, set the refrigerator colder.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper
ventilation?
The food in the
fridge is frozen.
• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is too low.
• Try setting the refrigerator to a warmer temperature.
• Is the temperature in the too low?
Set the refrigerator warmer.
• Did you store with a high moisture content in the coldest part of the
refrigerator?
Try moving those items to the other shelves in the fridge instead of keeping
them in the colder areas or bins.
You hear
unusual noise
or sounds.
• Check if the refrigerator is level and stable.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper
ventilation?
Try moving the back of the refrigerator at least 2 inches from the wall.
• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
• If you hear a “ticking” sound from inside the refrigerator, this is normal.
It occurs because various parts contract or expand in response to
temperature changes in the refrigerator interior.
• If it sounds as if something is hitting something else inside the refrigerator,
this is normal.
The sound is caused by the compressor operating at high capacity.
The cabinet-
door sealing
area of the
appliance
is hot and
condensation is
occurring.
• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical
hinged section of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
• Is the refrigerator door ajar?
Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time.
Ice Maker is not
producing ice.
• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before
making ice?
• Is the water line connected and the shut-o valve opened?
• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
• Is the freezer temperature too warm?
Try setting the freezer temperature lower.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
You can
hear water
bubbling in the
refrigerator.
• This is normal.
The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating through the refrigerator.
There is a bad
smell in the
refrigerator.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) should be tightly covered.
• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or
suspicious food.
Frost forms on
the walls of the
freezer.
• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.
• Allow sucient space between the stored foods for ecient air circulation.
• Is the freezer drawer closed properly?
Water
dispenser is not
functioning.
• Is the water line connected and the shut-o valve opened?
• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
• Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
• Is the water tank frozen because the fridge temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.
• Is the Control Lock on?
Auto close
system does
not work with
the freezer
door.
• Is there an imbalance between the right and left parts of the door?
• Open and close the door smoothly 1~2 times.
After you do this, the auto close system usually works properly again.
• Try opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right part and the
left part of the door.
Sparkling
water is not
dispensed.
• Is the water line connected and the shut-o valve opened?
• Is the Sparkling water icon selected?
• Is the Sparkling Water Production Function O icon on?
Press the Sparkling Water button for 3 seconds to turn on sparkling water
production.
The Sparkling Water Production function is set to OFF at the factory.
Set it ON to get sparkling water.
• Is the sparkling water icon blinking?
If the sparkling water icon is blinking, the refrigerator is in the middle of
producing sparkling water.
Please wait until the icon stops blinking.
• Is the Sparkling Water Cylinder empty?
If the SodaStream Carbonator rus out of CO
2
, water might not be
dispensed or the dispensed water might be weak.
Please change the cylinder.
• Is the refrigerator door open?
If the door is open, Sparkling water/Water/Ice are not dispensed.
• Is the cylinder lever unlocked?
Please open the cylinder cover and lock the cylinder lever.
• Is the Control Lock on?
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
The Quick
Making
option makes
a whirling
noise while in
process.
• While the Quick Making option is active, the cylinder cycles through
injecting and discharging the CO
2
gas, which can make such a noise.
The taste of the
sparkling water
is weak.
• Increase the Sparkling Level of the sparkling water.
• When the taste of the sparkling water is too weak or there is no other taste
than water, replace the SodaStream Carbonator with a new one.
• If you use the Fill Up (3 sec) option after replacing the cylinder, the sparkling
water tastes stronger or weaker than normal, depending on the amount and
concentration of the remaining gas in the water tank.
Condensation
or water drops
forms on both
sides of fridge
door’s central
part.
• Condensation or water drops may form if the humidity is too high while the
refrigerator is operating.
• If condensation or water drops appears on both sides of fridge
door’s central part, turn the Energy Saver mode o after removing the
condensation.
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Ambient Room Temperature Limits
This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked
on the rating plate.
Class Symbol
Ambient Temperature range (°C)
IEC 62552 (ISO 15502) ISO 8561
Extended Temperate SN +10 to +32 +10 to +32
Temperate N +16 to +32 +16 to +32
Subtropical ST +16 to +38 +18 to +38
Tropical T +16 to +43 +18 to +43
Internal temperatures may be aected by such factors as the location of the fridge/freezer,
ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door. Adjust the temperature as
required to compensate for these factors.
English
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 elec-
tronic 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 environ-
mentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the pur-
chase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal.
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