01. Apps & Widgets
02. Status bar
01. Bixby
- Tap to use Bixby.
02. Task Manager
- Tap to open the Task Manager.
- See the Task Manager section for details.
03. Home
- Tap to open the Home screen.
04. Return
- Tap to return to the previous screen.
05. Notification
- Tap to display the Quick Panel.
06. Hide/Show
- Tap to hide or show Soft buttons.
- The Hide/Show button only appears when an app is active.
To access Fridge Manager, swipe the Home screen to the left, and then tap the Fridge Manager widget.
NOTE If you tap Buy Filter on the second page of the Fridge Manager widget, you will be directed to the website where you can purchase a water filter.
The Fridge Manager is a graphical representation of your refrigerator. The top half represents the refrigerator compartment, and the bottom half represents the freezer compartment. The temperature or mode settings for each are displayed over each section. Fridge Manager At a Glance
01. Temperature
Changes the set temperature in the fridge or freezer. You can also turn on and turn off the refrigerator's Power Cool function and the freezer's Power Freeze function.
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 freeze large amounts of food, activate Power Freeze at least 20 hours before putting the food in the freezer.
NOTE: Using Power Freeze increases power consumption. Make sure you turn it off so the freezer returns to its previous temperature if you do not need it any longer.
02. Special Features
View a short explanation of some of the refrigerator's special features.
03. Fridge Settings
Change many of the fridge's settings including settings for ice making, the door alarm, and the temperature units (°F or °C). See the next page for details.
04. External Conditions
Displays the external (ambient) temperature and humidity.
NOTE: The displayed conditions may differ from the actual temperature and humidity.
NOTE: Also displayed is the Ice Off (ice making off) indicator at the top, center. When the indicator displays Ice Off, the refrigerator's ice maker is turned off.
Ice Maker (applicable models only) | Turns the icemaker on and off. Tap and drag the button to turn on or off. Note that if the ice bucket is full of ice, the refrigerator does not start making ice when you tap and drag this button (turning the Ice Maker on), but displays the Ice Full indicator on the main screen. If you hold down the dispenser lever for 5 seconds, the Ice Maker Off status changes to Ice Maker On. |
Dispenser Lock (applicable models only) | Turns the ice and water dispensers on and off. Tap to set Dispenser Lock on or off. |
Door Alarm | The door alarm sounds if you leave the door open. Tap and drag the button to turn on or off. |
Temp. Unit | Switch the temperature scale between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Touch °F or °C to change the scale. |
Water Filter (applicable models only) | Provides a water filter replacement tutorial and lets you reset the water filter replacement indicator. Tap to open. NOTE
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Self Check | Self Check is a self diagnoses function. Tap to open. Tap Start to run. |
Energy Saver | Tap and drag this button to turn Energy Saver mode on and off. The Energy Saver function automatically turns off when power is supplied to the refrigerator. The settings for Energy Saver may differ with the model. If condensation or water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver mode off. |
Demand Response (applicable models only) | Works with the Smart Grid energy saving manager. Tap to open. Tap and drag the button to turn on or off. See the Smart Grid section in this manual for more information. |
| Cooling Off | Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on the shop floor. In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator’s fan motor and lights work normally, but the compressors do not run, and the refrigerator and freezer do not get cold. If Cooling Off is turned on, all cooling controls will turn to OFF on the Fridge Manager.
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Connections | Wi-Fi | • Turn on or turn off a Wi-Fi connection. The current Wi-Fi network is listed first in the access point (AP) list. |
Network Status | • You can check your Network Status by Selection of Natwork Status Menu. | |
Bluetooth and Speaker |
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Easy Connection | • Easy Connection can be used with Samsung Smartphone apps, and allows you to connect your device to the same home Wi-Fi network that your smartphone is connected to. | |
Display | Display | • You can set the screen brightness, wallpapers, auto wake-up, motion detector, theme, screen timeout, and duration of the screen saver. |
Clean screen mode | • Turn on so you can clean the screen without activating any apps. | |
Sound |
| • Set the volume and equalizer and turn on or turn off the touch sound. |
Notifications |
| • You can turn on or turn off Preview of Notification. |
Profile |
| • You can add, edit, or delete a profile. |
Bixby |
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- Only one device that is Closet to you will wake up when it is turn on.
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Security |
| • Enable or disable restrictions on Family Hub features and apps. |
Storage |
| • You can check saving storage of each app and check saving storage of Images. |
Language and Time | Language | • Select a preferred language. Available languages depend on the sales region. |
Date and Time |
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Accessibility |
| • Set to turn on or off the screen reader function for blind and low vision users. |
About Family Hub | Device information |
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Restart and Factory Data Reset |
CAUTION Once factory reset is complete, no user data can be recovered. | |
Help & Contact Us | Online Manual | • The online manual will walk you through various menus and apps that the refrigerator provides directly on the display. |
Remote Management |
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Feedback, Questions, Issues | • Send your feedback, questions and minor issues about Family Hub. |
If the display is not working correctly, try resetting the display. This may resolve the problem.
Visit the Google Play Store, Galaxy Apps, or Apple App Store and search for “SmartThings”. Download and install the SmartThings app provided by Samsung Electronics to your smart device.
NOTE
- Support that [Android] OS 6.0 or higher. (mimimum 2 GB RAM Size) - Support that [iOS] 10.0 or higher/iPhone 6 or higher.
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Samsung account
You are required to register your Samsung account to use the app. If you don’t have a Samsung account, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to create a free Samsung account.
Getting started
Turn on the device you want to connect, open the SmartThings app on your phone, and then follow the instructions below.
If a pop-up appears saying that a new device has been found, tap ADD NOW. If a pop-up doesn't appear, tap the + button, and then select the device you want to connect from the list of available devices.
If your device isn't in the list of available devices, tap Supported Devices, select the device type (Refrigerator), and then select the specific device model.
Follow the instructions in the app to set up your device. Once setup is complete, your refrigerator will appear as a "card" on your Devices screen.
Integrated control
You can monitor and control your refrigerator at home and on the go.
NOTE
Some options or settings of the refrigerator may not be available for remote control.
Category | Item | Description |
Monitoring | Fridge temperature | Displays the desired temperature setting of the fridge. |
Freezer temperature | Displays the desired temperature setting of the freezer. | |
FlexZone™ settings | Displays the settings of the FlexZone™. | |
Diagnosis | Detects abnormal operations of the refrigerator. | |
Energy monitoring | Checks the accumulated power consumption of the refrigerator for the last 180 days. | |
Functions | Ice making | You can turn the ice making function on or off, and check the current settings of the function. |
You can also check the status and progress of ice making. | ||
Power Cool | You can turn Power Cool on or off, and check the current settings. | |
Power Freeze | You can turn Power Freeze on or off, and check the current settings. | |
Fridge temperature | You can change the desired setting temperate of Fridge. | |
Freezer temperature | You can change the desired setting temperate of Freezer. | |
FlexZone | You can change the mode of FlexZone. | |
Alarms | Abnormally high temperature | This alarm is triggered when the fridge or freezer has abnormally high temperatures. |
Door opening | This alarm is triggered if the fridge door, the freezer drawer, or the FlexZone™ drawer is open for a specific length of time. | |
Water filter replacement | This alarm reminds you that the water filter must be replaced. | |
Inside Image | You can view the inside of the refrigerator and can see if you need to replace food items. | |
Family Hub App Link | You can connect to the App Store and download the Refrigerator app. | |
When the refrigerator operates in SMART GRID (Demand Response) mode, the Energy Management Refrigerator function can control energy usage or delay the operation of some functions to save money when energy prices or demand are the highest.
In addition, to use the Smart Grid (Demand Response) function, you must register for the service with your electric company. The company must have an EMS (Energy Management System) that supports SEP (Smart Energy profile).
This feature monitors energy prices and demand information from your utility company and sends notifications to the refrigerator to run high energy consuming tasks during offpeak times when electricity costs and demand are lower.
If the refrigerator receives a control signal from the utility company, the refrigerator will display the DAL (L3) ~ TALR (L4) levels on the refrigerator display and control the power consumption according to the level.
[Exception condition] The DAL and TALR control signals from a utility company work as long as product performance is maintained.
If the refrigerator receives the SMART GRID (Demand Response) signal (DAL or TALR), the refrigerator will operate in Delay Appliance Load (Display:L3) or Temporary Appliance Load Reduction (Display:L4) mode.
• Delay Appliance Load (L3): The refrigerator responds to a DAL signal by providing a moderate load reduction for the duration of the delay period. This function controls functions that consume a lot of energy such as adjusting the Cooling system, running the defrost cycle, and making ice.
• Temporary Appliance Load Reduction (L4): The refrigerator responds to a TALR signal by aggressively reducing the load for a short time period. This function reduces energy consumption by stopping the compressor and controlling the functions that consume a lot of energy such as the defrost cycle and making ice.
When you want the refrigerator to ignore the SMART GRID (Demand Response) signal from the utility company, you can activate Peak Demand Off (Override mode).
When you activate Peak Demand Off (Override mode), the refrigerator ignores the SMART GRID (Demand Response) signal and is not controlled by the utility company.
NOTE
• Alternatively, you can activate or deactivate Peak Demand Off (Override mode) using the SmartThings app and the Energy Management function. See the next page.
The Energy Management function enables you to control and monitor your Energy Management refrigerator using the SmartThings app for your convenience.
NOTE
• To use the Energy Management refrigerator functions, you have to install the corresponding app first.
1. Operational Status
2. Energy Consumption Reporting
NOTE
The energy consumption report may differ from the power consumption specifications of the product depending on the operating environment and the stored food.
3. Delay Defrost Capability
To change the time setting for the Delay Defrost Capability
You can change the time setting for the Delay Defrost Capability on the app.
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1. SGIP Open Standards (Smart Energy Profile 2.0 - http://www.csep.org/)
2. Samsung OPEN API
For the voice recognition function, there is a built-in microphone on top of the refrigerator’s display. To use the voice recognition function:
The voice recognition function may not be enabled if you stand more than 3 feet (1 meter) away or if you speak too softly.
Visit the Google Play Store, Galaxy Apps, or Apple App Store and search for “Samsung Family Hub”. Download and install the Samsung Family Hub app provided by Samsung Electronics to your smart device.
NOTE
You are required to register your Samsung account to use the Samsung Family Hub app. If you don’t have a Samsung account, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to create a free Samsung account.
NOTE
To connect your smartphone and the refrigerator, register your Samsung account in Settings " Profile
Item | Description |
Calendar | You can share your schedule with your family. |
To Do | You can create and edit a to-do list. |
Memo | You can create and edit a memo for specific users. |
Whiteboard | You can send White Board contents created on the refrigerator to your smartphone or vice versa. |
Gallery | You can send photos from your smartphone to the refrigerator. |
View Inside | You can view the inside of the refrigerator and see electronic labels you created with item-specific storage periods to keep track of item expiration dates. |
Shopping List | You can create and edit a shopping list. |
01. Water / Lock
02. Cubed Ice
03. Crushed Ice
Water | To dispense chilled water, press Water. The corresponding indicator turns on. |
Lock (Dispenser panel / Dispenser lever) | To prevent the use of the dispenser panel buttons and the dispenser lever, press and hold Water for more than 3 seconds. If you press and hold the button again for more than 3 seconds, the dispenser lock will be deactivated. When dispenser lock is on, the indicator blinks if any button on the dispenser panel is pressed or the dispenser lever is pressed. NOTE The Lock on the dispenser panel does not affect the controls on the main panel. To lock the main panel, use the Control Lock function on the main panel. |
Cubed Ice | Press Cubed Ice to dispense cubed ice. The corresponding indicator turns on. |
03 Crushed Ice
Crushed Ice | Press Crushed Ice to dispense crushed ice. The corresponding indicator turns on. |
The Auto Water Fill function lets you enjoy cold brewed tea in your refrigerator.
01. Lid
02. Sealed mouth
03. Infuser
04. Body
To fill the water tank
5. To drink tea, open the door and detach the water tank. Pull it straight out.
CAUTION:
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Using the dispenser, you can dispense water with or without ice.
The water dispenser offers 3 options: chilled water, cubed ice, and crushed ice. To dispense chilled water, press Water on the dispenser panel. Put a water glass under the dispenser, and then push the dispenser lever.
To dispense water with ice
NOTE
The refrigerator has a built-in ice maker that automatically dispenses ice so that you can enjoy filtered water with cubed or crushed ice.
Ice making
After you have installed your refrigerator and plugged it in, follow these instructions to ensure proper ice making and to keep the ice bucket full of ice:
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NOTE
If ice does not dispense, first check the ice maker.
If you press and hold Ice Maker for more than 3 seconds to turn the ice maker off, make sure to remove all ice cubes from the ice bucket. Remaining ice cubes may clump together, making it difficult to remove them.
To remove the ice bucket, see the Ice bucket (applicable models only) section on page 66.
• Removal of the ice bucket does not affect the thermal and mechanical performance of the refrigerator.
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Water supplied to the refrigerator flows through a core alkaline filter. During this filtering process, the water pressure of the water increases and the water becomes saturated with oxygen and nitrogen. This causes the water to look misty or cloudy temporarily when dispensed. This is normal and the water will look clear after a few seconds.
You can change the divider position.
To do this, unlock the divider by turning the divider dial counter clockwise. Then, move the width and height bars as appropriate. When done, turn the dial clockwise to lock the divider.
If the divider lock does not function, wipe the bars to remove moisture on them.
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If you do not dispense ice for an extended period, ice may form clumps inside the bucket. If this happens, remove and empty the ice bucket.
If the ice bucket is not firmly inserted, turn the Helix (A) 90 degrees, and then try again.
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NOTE
SmartThings
Symptom | Action |
Could not find “SmartThings” in the app market. | • The SmartThings app is not available for some tablet and iPad and some smartphone.
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The SmartThings app fails to operate. |
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The SmartThings app is installed but is not connected to my refrigerator. |
SmartThings App after the app was installed, you must make the connection using the device registration function of the app. |
Could not log into the app. |
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An error message appears when I try to register my refrigerator. | • Easy Connection may fail due to the distance from your access point (AP) or electrical interference from the surrounding environment. Wait a moment and try again. |
The SmartThings app is successfully connected to my refrigerator but does not run. |
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Could not find “Samsung Family Hub” in the app market. | • The Samsung Family Hub app is not available for some tablet and iPad and some smartphone.
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Could not log into the app. |
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Symptom | Action |
What Do I Need to use the Energy Management and Smart Grid functions? | To use the Smart Grid (Demand Response) and Energy Management functions on your refrigerator, you need the following: Devices
Registration
Your electric company must have an EMS (Energy Management System) supporting SEP (Smart Energy profile). App
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Why isn’t the Energy Management function working normally? |
Checkpoints
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Why isn’t the Delay Defrost Capability working normally? | • Make sure that your home router is operating normally with proper Internet service and connection. |
Symptom | Action |
Cannot connect to my TV. |
Launched in 2018 : NU7400 series or above, Launched in 2018 : Q60R series or above. Please check the model name of your TV first.
Turn your TV off, and then try again. |
The inner view picture looks bulged out or incomplete. |
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The displayed measurement on the Fridge Manager is not correct. | • The displayed conditions may differ from the actual temperature and humidity. |
Reference file: Samsung RF28R7551DT/AA 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator
Additionally, the document applies to other Samsung models: RF28R7551DT