Refrigerator
User manual
Free Standing Appliance
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Contents
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Contents
Safety information 3
What you need to know about the safety instructions 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 5
Important safety precautions 6
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 9
Critical installation warnings 10
Installation cautions 13
Critical usage warnings 13
Usage cautions 18
Cleaning cautions 21
Critical disposal warnings 23
Additional tips for proper usage 24
Instructions about the WEEE 25
Installation
26
Refrigerator at a glance 26
Door removal for entrance 29
Step-by-step installation 36
Operations
42
Feature panel 42
Special features 46
Maintenance 50
Handle and care 50
Cleaning 52
Replacement 52
Troubleshooting
53
General 53
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 55
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Safety information
Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to
ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance
offers safely and efciently.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
• Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care
when installing, maintaining, and operating your appliance.
• Because these following operating instructions cover various
models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly
from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may
be applicable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your
nearest service center or nd help and information online at www.
samsung.com.
• R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor
label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the
fridge to see which refrigerant is used for your appliance. When
this product contains ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact
your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
• In order to avoid the creation of a ammable gas-air mixture
if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room
in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of
refrigerant used.
• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in
doubt, consult your dealer. The room must be 1 m
3
in size for
every 8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on
the identication plate inside the appliance.
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• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye
injury. When refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked
ames and move anything ammable away from the product and
ventilate the room immediately.
- Failing to do so may result in re or explosion.
• To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following
instructions:
- Opening the door for long periods can cause a signicant
increase of the temperature in the compartments of the
appliance.
- Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and
accessible drainage systems.
- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; ush
the water system connected to a water supply if water has not
been drawn for 5 days.
- Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other
food.
- Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing
pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice
cubes.
- One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the
freezing of fresh food.
- If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods,
switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to
prevent mould developing within the appliance.
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Important safety symbols and precautions:
Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses
the following safety symbols.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury,
property damage, and/or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury
and/or property damage.
NOTE
Useful information that helps users understand or benet from the
refrigerator.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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Important safety precautions
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
WARNING
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Fill with potable water only.
• Connect to potable water supply only.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or those who lack experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision. Children aged
from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating
appliances.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be
quickly disconnected from the supply in an emergency.
- It must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
ammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the
Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself.
- Contact a Samsung service center.
- Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its
service agents.
• For the most efcient use of energy, please keep the all inner
ttings such as baskets, drawers, shelves on the position supplied
by manufacturer.
• To get the best energy efciency of this product, please leave all
shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position.
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How to minimize the energy consumption
• Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation.
• Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never put it
near a direct source of heat (radiator, for example).
- Not to block any vents or grilles is recommended for energy
efciency.
- Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the
appliance.
- Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw. You can then use
the low temperatures of the frozen products to cool food in the
refrigerator.
- Do not keep the door of the appliance open for too long when
putting food in or taking food out.
- The shorter time for which the door is open, the less ice will
form in the freezer.
- Clean the rear of the refrigerator regularly. Dust increases
energy consumption.
- Do not set temperature colder than necessary.
- Ensure sufcient air exhaust at the refrigerator base and at the
back wall of the refrigerator. Do not cover air vent openings.
- Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing.
This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy
bills lower.
• We recommend the value of clearance to be :
- Right, left, and back side: more than 50 mm
- Top side: more than 100 mm
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This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces 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.
Severe warning signs for transportation and site
WARNING
• When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be
taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause
an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked ames
or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the
appliance is standing for several minutes.
- This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant
(R-600a), a natural gas with high environmental compatibility
that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and
installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
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Critical installation warnings
WARNING
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it
may come in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric
shock or re.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the
heat from stoves, room heaters, or other appliances.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power strip.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading of house wiring circuits, which could cause a re
hazard from overheated wires.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock of re.
• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along
its length or at either end.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on
it.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy
object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects,
or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, re, and/or
electric shock.
• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
- Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or
re.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater or inammable material.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in
accordance with the instructions in this manual before you use it.
• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord
hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get
cut off and cause a re or electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged by the
back of the refrigerator.
• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the
packing materials on his or her head.
• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a
location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops).
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric
shock or re.
• If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull out power plug and
contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of re.
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• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as
laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals,
metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- This may result in an electric shock, re, problems with the
product, or injury.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic lm before you
initially plug the product in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the snap rings used for door adjustment or the water tube clips.
- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap
ring or water tube clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips
out of children’s reach.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator
before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the
appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning
attractors as an electrical ground.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power
leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the
refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, or problems
with the product.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use a
damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• The fuse on the refrigerator must be changed by a qualied
technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal
injury.
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Installation cautions
CAUTION
• Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and install it on a
at surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, cooling efciency and durability
can be declined.
• Allow the appliance to stand for 2-3 hours before loading foods
after installation and turning on.
• We strongly recommend you have a qualied technician or service
company install the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, explosion,
problems with the product, or injury.
Critical usage warnings
WARNING
• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and
cause personal injury and/or material damage.
• Do not insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.)
into the bottom or the back of the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock or injury.
- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in
the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
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• Do not put a container lled with water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not keep volatile or ammable objects or substances (benzene,
thinner, propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such
products) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in re or explosion.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
- Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you
open the doors if children are in the area.
• Do not put your ngers or children’s ngers between the doors.
- Keep ngers out of the left and right door gaps. Be careful
when you open the doors if your ngers are in between the
doors.
• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury
may occur.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become
trapped.
• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientic materials, or
temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be
stored in the refrigerator.
• If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug
immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
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• If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug and
contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of re.
• Do not let children step on a drawer.
- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the
refrigerator is unattended and do not let children enter inside the
refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or children go inside the drawer.
- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal
injury.
• Do not overll the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause
personal injury or material damage.
• Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface
of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in an
electric shock, re, or problems with the product.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser hole,
ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such
as ammable sprays, ammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or
chemicals near or inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do
not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator for removing bad
odours.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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• Fill the water tank, ice tray and water cubes only with potable
water (mineral water or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea, juice or sports drink, this may
damage the refrigerator.
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as
laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals,
metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in an electric
shock, re, problems with the product, or injury. Do not put a
container lled with water on the appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
• Do not put shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper could not work.
- It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf drop.
• Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open
the doors if children are in the area.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential
sources of ignition, and air the room in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.
- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in explosion or re.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall
out.
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic
environment.
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• Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser hole,
ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator
yourself.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than a
standard fuse.
• If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact
your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, problems
with the product, or injury.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the
refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics
service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric or re hazards.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior
lamps of the refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
• If you experience difculty changing a non-LED light, contact a
Samsung service center.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose
wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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Usage cautions
CAUTION
• Do not refreeze thawed food.
- Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster
than fresh.
- The second thaw will break down even more cells, leaching out
moisture and changing the integrity of the product.
• Do not thaw meat at room temperature.
- Safety will depend on whether the raw product was handled
properly.
• Do not place glass bottles or carbonated beverages into the
freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in
injury.
• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.
• If you will be away from home for a long period of time (on
vacation, for example) and won’t be using the water or ice
dispensers, close the water valve.
- Otherwise, water leakage may occur.
• If you won’t be using the refrigerator for a very long period of
time, (3 weeks or more) empty the refrigerator including the ice
bucket, unplug it, close the water valve, wipe excess moisture
from the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors
and mold.
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• To get the best performance from the product:
- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the
refrigerator as this can obstruct free air circulation in the
refrigerator compartment.
- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before
putting it into the refrigerator.
- Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of
frozen goods.
- There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power
supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. However,
if you will be away for more than three weeks, remove all the
food and ice in the ice bucket, unplug the refrigerator, close the
water valve, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and
leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold.
• Service Warranty and Modication.
- Any changes or modications performed by a 3rd party on this
nished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty
service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result
from 3rd party modications.
• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.
- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the
refrigerator can be over cooled. If a cooling period lasts too
long, the water lter may break and cause water leakage.
• Use only the ice-maker provided with the refrigerator.
• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you
should wait for at least ve minutes before plugging it back in.
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• When the refrigerator got wet by water, pull out the power plug
and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.
- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap
water, mineral water, or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea or a sports drink. This may damage
the refrigerator.
• Be careful that your ngers are not caught in.
• If the refrigerator is ooded, make sure to contact your nearest
service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
• Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil
can solidify, making it foul-tasting and difcult to use. In addition,
the open container can leak and the leaked oil can cause the door
bin to crack. After opening an oil container, it is best to keep the
container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc.
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Cleaning cautions
CAUTION
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the
refrigerator.
- There is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad
odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.
- Printed letters on the display may come off.
• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance,
unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from
the power plug blades. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when
cleaning the plug.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox, Chloride for cleaning.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a
re.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance
from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
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• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm
water to clean the refrigerator.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays,
scouring cleansers, ammable uids, muriatic acid, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing
petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet),
plastic parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets.
- These can scratch or damage the material.
• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impacts such as bumping or dropping.
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Critical disposal warnings
WARNING
• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an
environmentally friendly manner.
• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are
damaged prior to disposal.
• R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor
label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the
fridge to see which refrigerant is used for your refrigerator. If this
refrigerator contains ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact
your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals
and door latch so that small children or animals cannot become
trapped inside. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance. If trapped inside, a child may get
hurt or suffocate to death.
- If trapped inside, the child may become injury and suffocate to
death.
• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation
material require a special disposal procedure. Please contact your
local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of
this product.
• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as
packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could
suffocate.
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Additional tips for proper usage
• In the event of a power failure, call the local ofce of your electric
company and ask how long the failure is going to last.
- Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will
not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should
minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
- Should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove and
discard all frozen food.
• The refrigerator might not operate consistently (frozen contents
can thaw or temperatures can become too warm in the frozen
food compartment) if sited for an extended period of time in a
location where ambient air temperatures are constantly below the
temperatures for which the appliance is designed.
• In case of particular foods, keeping it under refrigeration can have
a bad effect on preservation due to its properties.
• Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need
to manually defrost your appliance. This will be carried out
automatically.
• Temperature rise during defrosting complies with ISO
requirements. If you want to prevent an undue rise in the
temperature of frozen food while the appliance defrosts, wrap the
frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
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Instructions about the WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the
product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable)
should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their
working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health
from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other
types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this
product, or their local government ofce, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic
accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and
product regulatory obligations, e.g. REACH, WEEE or Batteries, visit
our sustainability page available via www.samsung.com
(For products sold in European countries and in the UK only)
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Installation
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and
to prevent accidents before using it.
WARNING
• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Any servicing must be performed by a qualied technician.
• Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations.
• To prevent electric shock, unplug the power cord before servicing or replacements.
Refrigerator at a glance
NOTE
The actual image and provided component parts of the refrigerator may differ, depending
on the model and the country.
For more information, see the Layout section.
Normal type
01
04
03
A
02
B
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Dispenser type
01
04
03
A
02
05
B
01 Fridge door bin
02 Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Drawers
03 Sliding shelf
04 Egg tray
05 Water tank *
A. Fridge
B. Freezer
* Dispenser type models only
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NOTE
• For energy efciency, keep all shelves, drawers, and baskets in their original positions.
• 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 into the correct position, and then
close the door.
• Moisture may form at times on the vertical hinged section.
• If you close a door by force, the other door may open.
• If the internal or external LED lamp is out of order, contact a local Samsung service
center.
To secure more room for storage in the freezer compartment
Remove one or more optional accessories such as shelf or shelves, and their supports, all
of which can be removed manually without a tool.
• These optional accessories do not affect thermal and mechanical performance.
• A declared storage volume of the freezer is based on the nonexistence of those
optional accessories.
• For best energy efciency, make sure all shelves, drawers, and bins are placed in their
original position.
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Door removal for entrance
If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, follow these
instructions:
Tools required (not provided)
Phillips screwdriver Flat-heat screwdriver Socket spanner (8 mm)
Pliers Allen spanner (4 mm)
Detach the fridge doors
1. With the door closed, use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove the screws
(x4) from the cover hinge. Pull up
and remove the top cover with the
connectors.
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2. Disconnect electric wire on the top of
the refrigerator.
CAUTION
• Do not remove both doors
simultaneously. Make sure to remove
one door at a time. Otherwise, any of
the doors may fall and cause physical
injury.
• Make sure the refrigerator powers off
before disconnecting the connectors.
3. Remove the 3 hex bolts that hold the
hinge on the top of the refrigerator
with the 8 mm socket spanner.
4. Remove the screw that holds the
ground wire with a Phillips screwdriver
(+).
5. Separate the hinge from the electric
wire and ground wire as shown above.
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6. Lift the door straight up to remove.
7. Gently pull up the door vertically to
remove. Do not apply excessive force
to the door. The door may fall, causing
physical injury.
8. Lay the door down on a at surface.
9. Repeat the above steps for the other
door.
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Detach the freezer doors
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the fridge doors before removing the freezer doors.
1. Remove the screw attached to the left
and right middle hinges with a philips
screwdriver (+). Remove the 2 hex head
bolts attached to the left and right
middle hinges with an allen spanner
(Ø 4 mm).
2. Remove the Middle Hinge connected to
the Freezer.
3. Tilt the door to the front, and then
gently lift it up to remove. Be careful
not to touch the middle hinge, which
may damage the door.
4. Repeat the above steps for the other
door.
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Reattach the freezer doors
CAUTION
• Before reattaching the doors, make sure all the electrical connectors are properly
connected.
• The freezer door must be reattached before the fridge door.
1. Insert the freezer door into the bottom
hinge while pushing the freezer door in
the arrow direction.
2. Repeat the above steps for the other
door.
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Reattach the fridge doors
1. While holding the door open by more
than 90 degrees, reinsert it into the
middle hinge.
2. Put the top hinge into its position, and
then insert into the top hole of the door.
3. Insert and tighten the ground screw
into the left and right upper hinges with
a Phillips screwdriver (+).
4. Insert and tighten the 3 hex head bolts
into the left and right upper hinges with
a socket wrench (8 mm).
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5. Connect the wire connectors.
CAUTION
• Make sure the wire connectors are
connected properly. Otherwise, the
display does not operate.
6. Repeat the above steps for the other
door.
7. Position the cover hinge in place. Then,
tighten the screws (x4).
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Step-by-step installation
STEP 1 Select a site
Site requirements:
• Solid, level surface without carpeting or ooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Away from direct sunlight
• Adequate room for opening and closing the door
• Away from a heat source
• Room for maintenance and servicing
• Temperature range: between 10 °C and 43 °C
Effective temperature range
The refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specied by its
class rating.
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
NOTE
The cooling performance and power consumption of the refrigerator may be affected
by the ambient temperature, the door-opening frequency, and the location of the
refrigerator. We recommend adjusting the temperature settings as appropriate.
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Clearance
See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation.
B
C
D
A
Depth “A” 740
Width “B” 833
Height “C” 1793
Overall Height “D” 1775
(unit: mm)
01
02 02
04 04
05
03
06
0807
09
01 More than 50 mm
02 130°
03 1394 mm
04 282 mm
05 320 mm
06 830 mm
07 655 mm
08 36 mm
09 1088 mm
NOTE
The measurements in the above table may differ, depending on the measuring method.
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STEP 2 Flooring
Spacer
<Back>
NOTE
Remove paper on spacer and then attach
a spacer (Gray block) on the back side of
refrigerator for better performance. Make
sure a spacer x like above image when
you install the refrigerator. It is improving
the refrigerator performance.
If You set the refrigerator in furniture, the
spacer should be removed for the door-
ushing with furniture.
• The surface to install the refrigerator
must support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• To protect the oor, put a large piece
of cardboard on each leg of the
refrigerator.
• Once the refrigerator is in its nal
position, do not move it unless
necessary to protect the oor. If you
have to, use a thick paper or cloth such
as old carpets along the movement
path.
NOTE
If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, see the Door removal
for entrance section in the Installation chapter.
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STEP 3 Adjust the levelling feet
CAUTION
• The refrigerator must be levelled on a at, solid oor. Failing to do so can cause
damage to the refrigerator or physical injury.
• Levelling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items
remain inside the refrigerator.
• For safety reasons, adjust the front side a little higher than the rear side.
The refrigerator can be levelled using the front legs that have a special screw (leveller) for
levelling purposes. Use a at-head screwdriver for levelling.
• To adjust the height of the left side:
Turn the leveller clockwise to raise, or
turn it counter clockwise to lower.
• To adjust the height of the right side:
Turn the leveller clockwise to raise, or
turn it counter clockwise to lower.
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STEP 4 Adjust the door height as well as the door gap
Snap ring
The height of a door can be adjusted using the provided snap
rings (1 mm).
To adjust the height of a door
1. Check the height difference between
the doors, and then raise and hold the
lower door.
A
2. Insert a suitable-sized snap ring (A)
between the door and the hinge as
shown.
CAUTION
• Insert only one snap ring for this purpose. Two or more snap rings may slip out or
make a rubbing noise.
• Keep the snap rings out of children’s reach, and keep them for future use.
• Do not raise the door too much. The door can contact and damage the top cover.
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STEP 5 Initial settings
By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning.
1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on.
2. Open the door, and check if the interior light lights up.
3. Set the temperature to the coldest, and wait for about an hour. Then, the freezer will be
slightly chilled, and the motor will run smoothly.
4. Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature. Now the refrigerator is ready
for use.
STEP 6 Final check
When installation is complete, conrm that:
• The refrigerator is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly.
• The refrigerator is installed on a at, level surface with a reasonable clearance from the
wall or the cabinet.
• The refrigerator is level and is sitting rmly on the oor.
• The door opens and closes freely, and the interior light turns on automatically when
you open the door.
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Operations
Feature panel
01
02
03
04
01 Fridge / Power Cool 02 Freezer / Power Freeze
03 Vacation 04 Lock
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01 Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec)
Fridge
The Fridge button can be used to set the fridge temperature, or to
activate/deactivate Power Cool.
You can manually adjust the cooling temperature for the fridge. The
temperature indicator informs you of the currently set or selected
temperature. Keep pressing
Fridge to select a desired temperature
between 2 °C and 8 °C.
Power Cool
Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed.
This is useful to quickly cool food that spoils quickly, or after the door
is left open for some time. The fridge keeps running at full speed for
several hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
• To activate Power fridge, press Fridge button 3 sec to select
Power Cool. The corresponding indicator (
) light up. After
setting the Power Cool, the Power Cool time setting is 2.5 hours
by acquiescene, if the fridge room temperature is not satised,
Power Cool can activate until 6 hours and the Power Cool will exit
automatically when the time arrives.
NOTE
When you change the temperature on the panel, the panel displays the actual temperature
inside the refrigerator until the temperature matches the temperature you set. Then, the
panel displays the new set temperature. Note that it will take time for the refrigerator
to reach the new temperature. This is normal. During this time, you need not set the
temperature again.
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02 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec)
Freezer
The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature, or to
activate Power Freeze. Available temperatures are between -16 °C and
-24 °C.
Power Freeze
Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed.
The freezer keeps running at full speed for several hours and then
returns to the previous temperature.
• To activate Power Freeze, press Freezer button 3 sec to select
Power Freeze. The corresponding indicator (
) lights up, and the
refrigerator speeds up the cooling process for you.
• To deactivate, press Freezer button 3 sec to select none. The
corresponding indicator light off. The freezer returns to the
previous temperature setting.
• To freeze large amounts of food, activate Power Freeze for at least
20 hours before putting food in the freezer.
NOTE
Using Power Freeze increases power consumption. Make sure you turn
it off to return to the previous temperature if you do not intend to use
it.
NOTE
If the button does not activate, make sure the button is unlocked. Press and hold Lock for
more than 3 seconds until the lock icon turns off.
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03 Vacation (3 sec)
The Vacation button can be used to activate/deactivate Vacation mode.
If you are going on vacation or a business trip, or if you do not intend to use the
refrigerator for an extended time, use the Vacation feature. Press and hold Vacation for
3 seconds to turn off the fridge operation with the Vacation indicator (
) on.
NOTE
• It is strongly recommended to empty the fridge compartment and make sure the door
is closed.
• If you want to change the fridge/freezer room temperature, press and hold vacation
3 seconds to turn off the vacation.
04 Lock (3 sec)
To prevent accidental manipulation, press and hold
Lock for 3 seconds. All controls will be
disabled with the indicator ( ) on.
To deactivate, press and hold again for 3 seconds. The controls will be enabled as normal.
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Special features
The refrigerator has features convenient for you.
Water dispenser (dispenser models only)
With the water dispenser, you can dispense water without opening the fridge door.
To ll the water tank with potable water
Open the door and locate the water tank that is surrounded by the door bins.
2
1
1. Remove the upper door bin rst and
open the water tank cover.
2. Fill the water tank with potable water
up to 2 liters.
NOTE
For rst-time use, clean inside the water
tank. Clean the water tank with neutral
detergent and running water. Rinse well.
1
2
3. Reinsert the the upper door bin. check
the water tank position if it is properly
assembled.
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CAUTION
• The water dispenser is designed to dispense potable water. Fill the water tank only
with potable water. Do not ll with any other liquids.
• Do not ll the water tank excessively, which causes an overow.
• Make sure that water tank is seated properly.
• Do not use the refrigerator without the water tank. This may reduce performance and
efciency.
• If you do not use the water dispenser for 2-3 days, the dispensed water may have an
abnormal smell or taste. This is not a system failure. Discard the rst 1-2 glasses of
water.
• Remove the water completely before disassemble the water tank.
Ice making (applicable models only)
Movable ice maker
1. Take out the Movable ice maker from
the freezer.
2. Fill the tray with water by the upper
point of hole.
NOTE
The ice making time depends on your
temperature settings.
NOTE
• To dispense the ice cubes, push the
front of ice maker marked point.
• Take out the bin by slightly lifting and
pulling to the front.
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Freezer shelf (ASSY SHELF FRE)
To secure more room in the freezer
remove the middle drawer of the freezer,
and then insert the freezer shelf between
the middle and bottom drawers.
• The freezer shelf does not affect the
thermal or mechanical performance of
the refrigerator.
• Remove the protective lm on the
freezer shelf before use.
1. Slide open and remove the middle
drawer.
Rear
2. Insert the freezer shelf in the position
of the middle drawer. Make sure the
REAR mark faces upward, which is
located at the rear of the shelf.
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CAUTION
• The freezer shelf (ASSY SHELF FRE)
is specically designed to replace the
middle drawer for additional storage
room. Do not put the freezer shelf over
on the Sliding Shelf.
• Make sure to insert the freezer shelf in
the correct direction. Otherwise, it may
be damaged.
• Keep the removed middle drawer in a
safe place for future use.
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Maintenance
Handle and care
Tempered glass shelves (fridge)
• Slightly lift up the rear side of the shelf
to pull out.
• Twist the shelf diagonally to remove.
CAUTION
• The tempered glass shelves are heavy.
Use caution when removing them.
• The shelf must be inserted correctly. Do
not insert upside down.
• Glass containers may scratch the
surface of glass shelves.
Door bins
To remove the top door bin, hold the front
sides of the bin, and then gently lift up to
remove.
To reinsert, insert the door bin to the end
of the marked line.
Hold the rear of the door bin with both
hands, and then press down to t into the
marked line.
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Vegetable & fruit drawers
Gently lift up the front of the drawer and
slide out.
It is recommended to remove the door
bins before removing the drawer. This is to
prevent damage to the door bins.
Vegetable shelf
1. Slide out the left-sided vegetable
drawer.
2. While supporting the vegetable shelf
with one hand, slide out with the other
hand.
NOTE
Using the space that is revealed after
removing the upper shelf, take out the
vegetable shelf.
To reinsert, follow the steps above in the
reverse order.
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Cleaning
Interior and exterior
WARNING
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning
purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a re.
• Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock.
• Do not put ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole.
Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the
power plug terminals and contact points.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Use a moistened, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator’s interior
and exterior.
3. When done, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well.
4. Plug in the power cord.
Replacement
LED Lamps
To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre.
WARNING
The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This can
cause electric shock.
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Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding
normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users.
General
Temperature
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Fridge/freezer does
not operate.
Fridge/freezer
temperature is warm.
• Power cord is not plugged
in properly.
• Properly plug in the power
cord.
• Temperature control is not
set correctly.
• Set the temperature lower.
• Refrigerator is located near
a heat source or direct
sunlight.
• Keep the refrigerator away
from direct sunlight or a
heat source.
• Not enough clearance
between refrigerator and
sides/rear.
• Make sure there are at least
5 cm from the rear and
sides.
• Vacation mode is activated. • Deactivate vacation mode.
• The refrigerator is
overloaded. Food is
blocking the refrigerator
vents.
• Do not overload the
refrigerator. Do not allow
food to block ventilation.
Fridge/freezer is
over-cooling.
• Temperature control is not
set correctly.
• Set the temperature higher.
Interior wall is hot.
• Refrigerator has heat-proof
piping in the interior wall.
• To prevent condensation
from forming, the
refrigerator has heat-proof
piping in the front corners.
If the ambient temperature
rises, this equipment may
not work effectively. This is
not a system failure.
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Odors
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Refrigerator has
odors.
• Spoiled food.
• Clean the refrigerator and
remove any spoiled food.
• Food with strong odors.
• Make sure strong smelling
food is wrapped airtight.
Frost
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Frost around the
vents.
• Food is blocking the vents.
• Make sure no food blocks
the refrigerator vents.
Frost on interior
walls.
• Door is not closed properly.
• Make sure food does not
block the door. Clean the
door gasket.
Fruits or vegetables
are frozen.
• Fruits or vegetables are
stored in the Fresh/Chef
Zone.
• The Fresh/Chef Zone is only
for meat/sh.
Condensation
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Condensation forms
on the interior walls.
• If door is left open, moisture
enters the refrigerator.
• Remove the moisture and
do not open the door for a
long time.
• Food with high moisture
content.
• Make sure food is wrapped
airtight.
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Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator?
Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls related to
normal sounds will be charged to the user.
These sounds are normal.
• When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a
car engine igniting. As the operation stabilizes, the sounds will decrease.
Clicking!
or Chirping!
Buzzing!
• While the fan is operating, these sounds may occur. When the refrigerator reaches the
set temperature, no fan sound will occur.
SSSRRR!
Whir!
• During a defrost cycle, water may drip on the defrost heater, causing sizzling sounds.
HiSS!
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• As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes,
causing bubbling sounds.
Bubbling!
• As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and
expand, creating knocking noises. These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or
when electronic parts are working.
Cracking!
• For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to ll the ice maker, buzzing
sounds may occur.
• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing
sounds may occur.
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Memo
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Memo
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the
SAMSUNG customer care center.
Country Contact Center Web Site
AUSTRALIA
1300 362 603 (Other)
1300 425 299 (HHP)
www.samsung.com/au/support
NEW ZEALAND
0800 726 786 (All Product)
0800 6 726 786 (Support for Smart Mobile
Devices)
www.samsung.com/nz/support
MALAYSIA
1800-22-8899 (HHP)
1800-88-9999 (OTH)
+603-7713 7420 (Overseas contact)
www.samsung.com/my/support
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