Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Free Standing Appliance DA99-01906A(0.4).indd 1 2010.5.
features of your new refrigerator KEy fEaturEs of your nEw rEfrigErator(OPTIONAL) Your Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • NEW WATER DISPENSER Flushed & isolated dispenser. • BLACK CLEAR LED DISPLAY With luxurious black window, you can see the neat & clear design. • HIGH-ENERGY EFFICIENCY Optimized power consumption. • DELUXE VEGETABLE BIN (COOL EVER ZONE) Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables & fruits fresh longer.
safety information safEty inforMation WARNING • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
safety information SEVERE warning signs for DisPosaL WARNING •W hen disposing of this or other refrigerator/s, remove the door/door seals, 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. •P lease dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally friendly manner. •L eave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
•D o not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. • I f the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent. • Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it. • When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord. - This constitutes a fire hazard. • Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
• Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. -W hen you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage. •D o not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands. - This may cause frostbite. •B ottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out. •N ever put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole. - It may cause personal injury or material damage.
CAUTION SIGNS for USING CAUTION • I f the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back. • I f you have a long vacation planned or the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, you must empty the refrigerator and pull out the power plug. - Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire. •D o not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. • Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open.
safety information CAUTION SIGNS for CLEANING CAUTION •R emove any foreign matter 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. • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. • Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator. - There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
contents SETTING UP YOUR rEfrigErator 10 11 12 13 Getting ready to install the refrigerator Levelling the refrigerator Installing and Disassembling the door handle Setting up the refrigerator oPErating tHE saMsung rEfrigErator 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 25 26 Using the control panel Controlling the temperature (electronic control) Controlling the temperature (dial control type) Making ice Using water dispenser Storing food Removing the refrigerator accessories Cleaning the refrigerator Cleaning the water
setting up your refrigerator gEtting rEaDy to instaLL tHE rEfrigErator Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has to offer. WARNING •T his refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual before it is used. •U se this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
gEtting rEaDy to instaLL tHE rEfrigErator at least 50mm at least 50mm 1,425mm 1,495mm at least 50mm at least 50mm 100mm 1,440mm 01 SETTING UP 100mm 1,380mm •A llow sufficient space to the right, left, back and top for air circulation. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 10°C. • Please ensure that appliance can be moved freely in the event of maintenance & service.
setting up your refrigerator INSTALLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE DOOR HANDLE Installing the Door Handle 1. M atch the Handle Locking Tabs installed on the left hand side of the door and the handle inserts. 2. F ix the handle by pulling it down or tapping it lightly with a tool like a rubber hammer. 3. C heck whether the locking tabs inside the handle are assembled by pulling it up and down. Disassembling the Door Handle 1.
sEtting uP tHE rEfrigErator 1. Place the refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator. 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 should get slightly chilled and the motor should run smoothly. 4.
operating the SAMSUNG refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL (ELECTRONIC CONNTROL TYPE) 1 2 3 4 1 POWER FREEZE Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the freezer. This can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze items that spoil easily or if the temperature in the freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open). When you have enough, just press the button again to cancel the “Power Freeze” mode. When you use this function, the energy consumption will increase.
CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE (ELECTRONIC CONNTROL TYPE) CONTROLLING THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE 02 OPERATING The freezer temperature can be set between -16°C and -25°C to suit your particular needs. Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. Keep in mind that foods like ice cream may melt at -16°C. The temperature display will move sequentially from -16°C and -25°C. When the display reaches -16°C, it will begin again at -25°C.
operating the SAMSUNG refrigerator CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE (DIAL CONTROL TYPE) -Freezer COLDER : When storing large quantities of foods to be frozen, or to produce ice quickly. • Adjust the temperature control to the "COLDER"position. COLDER to COLD : When using MID range. •A djust the temperature control to the halfway position between COLDER and COLD. COLD : When storing a small quantity of food to be frozen. • Adjust the temperature control to the COLD position.
Making ice - TWIST ICE MAKER MODEL Making ice cubes Water level 02 OPERATING Remove the ice cube tray by pulling it towards you. Fill the tray with water up to the maximum water level marked on the rear of the tray. Slide the tray back into the holder, taking care not to spill the water. Wait until the ice cubes are formed. Freezing time : It is recommended that you wait for about one hour with the temperature set to Power Freeze for the ice cubes to form.
operating the SAMSUNG refrigerator USING WATER DISPENSER (OPTIONAL) With the water dispenser, you can obtain chilled water easily without opening the refrigerator door. Lift up and pull out the water tank. • Hold the handgrips on both sides to lift out the water tank. • Clean the inside of water tank before using it for the first time. Fill the water tank with water, ensuring that it is in a stable position, allowing for the extended water supply outlet. • Fill with water up to 2.
Close the refrigerator door after fitting the water tank. • Confirm that the dispenser cock is outside after closing the door. Fix water tank to the fridge door tightly. If not, water tank may not be operate correctly. Do not use the refrigerator without the water tank. If not, it may cause an efficiency problem. Place a glass underneath the water outlet and push gently against the dispenser lever with your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the water from bouncing out.
operating the SAMSUNG refrigerator storing fooD The Samsung Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher, longer. Remember, in order to prevent odour penetration to the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible. Items may differ slightly from the below model.
CAUTION Glass bottles containing liquids that can freeze should never be stored in the freezer as the glass may explode when the contents freeze. Storing Food in the Fridge 02 OPERATING 4 SHELVES Designed to be crack-resistant. They can be used to store all types of food and drinks. Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon and can usually be wiped clean with a damp cloth. 5 EGG TRAY Best place to keep eggs. Place the EGG TRAY on the shelf for easy access.
operating the SAMSUNG refrigerator REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES 1. Pull out the ice tray first and then lift up the front part of freezer shelf and pull it out forward. 2. Lift up the fridge shelf and pull it forward. 3. Lift up the vegetable bin lid and pull it forward. Pull out vegetable box while lifting it up pulling forward after it has reached the middle of the slide. 4. Lift up and pull out the water tank (optional) as shown in the diagram. 5.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free. 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 them before putting them back into place. 02 OPERATING Cleaning the Interior Cleaning the Exterior Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Deodorizer In case of food smells in the fridge, Clean the low temperature catalyzing deodorizer. After disassembling, dip into clean water and leave to dry completely in sunlight before reinserting. Cartrige Low temperature catalyzing deodorizer If the cartridge dries in a confined (or humid) area, there may be an odour to the cartridge. If this occurs, re-clean and allow to dry in a well-ventilated area.
CLEANING THE WATER DISPENSER 1 Hand-grip 2 Large lid 3 Water tank 02 OPERATING 1. Separate the large lid from the water tank after pulling it out. It can be separated from water tank by pulling up the handgrip. 2. Separate the water tank from water spout. • Hold the upper part of Dispenser cock and unscrew it in arrow direction. Dispenser cock 3. After washing the water tank and lid with dishwashing detergent, rinse them with water. 4. Clean the Dispenser cock with a soft brush.
operating the SAMSUNG refrigerator REPLACING THE INTERIOR LIGHT (only available on some models) WARNING Always unplug the appliance when replacing the refrigerator light. This eliminates the danger of electric shock. Fridge lamp 1. Remove the indoor lamp cover by using a (+) driver, fit the front part of indoor lamp cover into the groove and then fit the rear part. Front 2. Turn(ccw) the indoor lamp to remove and replace it with a new one. 3.
troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION • Is the back of the appliance too near to the wall? The food in the refrigerator is frozen. • Is the temperature control on the front panel set to the coldest temperature? • Is the surrounding temperature too low? • Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part of the fridge? There are unusual noises. • • • • • The front corners and sides of the appliance are warm and condensation starts to form.
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Ambient Room Temperature Limits This fridge/freezer is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate. Class Symbol Ambient Temperature range(°C) Extended Temperate SN +10 to +32 Temperate N +16 to +32 Subtropical ST +16 to +38 Tropical T +16 to +43 I nternal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the fridge/ freezer, ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door.
