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features of your new refrigerator KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • HIDDEN HINGES & DOOR S/W Slick-covered hidden hinges & door s/w helps Neat & Stylish square frontal view. • TALL DISPENSER Putting clean water into fridge door Water Tank, easy to drink cooling water without opening door.
safety information SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING WARNING • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
safety information These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. • This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual before it is used. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual. • We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
safety information 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 1m3 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. • The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance. • Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally friendly manner.
safety information overheated wires. • Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. - Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/ or electric shock. • Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator. • Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it. - This constitutes a fire hazard.
safety information • If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. - There is a risk of electric shock or fire. • The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation. • The refrigerator must be grounded. - You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the refrigerator. • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightening rods as ground.
safety information 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. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Do not let children hang on the door. If not, a serious injury may occur. • Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands. - This may cause frostbite.
safety information CAUTION SIGNS • This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment. • Manufacturer’s recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions • Bottle should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out. • Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. • Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. - When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage.
safety information refrigerator. - Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator. refrigerator. • Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator. - If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock. • 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 • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance.
safety information warning signs for DisPosaL • When disposing of this or other refrigerator/s, 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. • R600a or R134a 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.
safety information cAutIoN CAUTION In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your Electricity Company and ask how long it 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. But should the power failure last more than 24hours, remove all frozen food.
safety information aDDitionaL tiPs for ProPEr usagE • Allow the appliance to stand for 2hours after installation. • To get best performance of 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 freezer compartment. - Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight containers before put it into the fridge freezer. - Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing near to already frozen food.
safety information warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed. • Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, such as bananas, melons. • Place the ice tray at the originally provided posistion by manufacturer in order to achieve optimal ice-freezing.
safety information 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.
contents SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR 17 18 21 24 Getting ready to install the refrigerato r Removing the refrigerator doors Reattaching the refrigerator doors Leveling the refrigerator SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR 25 Making minor adjustments to the doors OPERATING THE SAMSUNG SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 37 Setting up the refrigerato r Operating the refrigerator Using the digital displa y Controlling the temperature Using the ice box and cold
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR Selecting the best location for the refrigerator Select a location with easy access to the water supply. Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight. Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring. Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open easily. Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors. 1. Removing the Front Leg Cover First, open both the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator • Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges are not bent or broken. • Place doors on a protected surface to prevent scratching or damage. 1. With the Freezer door closed, remove the upper hinge cover then disconnect the wires by gently pulling them apart 2 . 1 01 SET T I NG UP 2. Removing the freezer door A few things to mention first. using a screwdriver, and 2 1 2.
Removing the Fridge Door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 1 using a screwdriver. 1 2. Remove hinge screws 2 and the ground screw 3 by turning counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge 4 . Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it. 2 3 4 3. Remove the door from the lower hinge 20 _ setting up 5 by lifting the door straight up 6 .
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Freezer Door 8 1. Insert the upper hinge shaft 3 into the hole on the corner of the freezer door 4 . Make sure the hinge is level between the upper hinge hole 5 and the hole of the cabinet 6 and reattach the hinge screws 7 and ground screw 8 by turning in a clockwise direction. 7 5 3 6 4 2. Reconnect the wires. 3.
REATTACHING THE FRIDGE DOOR 1. Fit the hole in the corner of the fridge door 3 over the lower hinge 4 . 3 4 2. Insert the upper hinge shaft 5 into the hole on the hinge Make sure the hinge is level between the upper hinge hole 7 and the hole on the top of the cabinet 8 . Then, reattach hinge screws 9 and the ground screw 10 by turning it in a clock wise direction. 3.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Reattaching the Front Leg Cover Front Leg Cover Screw setting up _ 23 01 SET T I NG UP Before attaching the cover, check water connector for leakage. Replace the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR Now that the doors are back on the refrigerator, you will want to make sure the refrigerator is level so you can then make final adjustments. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even. The front of the refrigerator is also adjustable.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DOORS When the door of the freezer is higher than the fridge Adjustment part In the case of the process to correct the imbalance is the same. Open the doors and adjust them, one at a time, as follows: 1. Unscrew the nut 1 from the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt 2 .
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR Now that you have your new refrigerator installed and in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the full features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, first check the power supply and electricity source or try the troubleshooting section at the back of this user guide.
OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR USING THE CONTROL PANEL (Vacation) 3 2 4 5 (Power Cool) 3 When not in use the temperature, Dual Flow and Filter (green) display will turn off, and press the key or door open will turn on again,this is normal. 1 POWER FREEZER BUTTON 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).
Operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY “88” segment on Freezer part indicates the current Freezer temperature. “88” segment on Fridge part indicates the current Fridge temperature. (Vacation) (Power Cool) Power Freeze This icon will light up when you activate the “Power Freeze” feature. When you don`t need requirement, just press the button again to cancel the “Power Freeze” mode. When you use this function the energy consumption of the refrigerator will increase.
CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Controlling the Freezer temperature Controlling the Fridge temperature The refrigerator temperature can be set between 7°C (45°F) and 1°C (34°F) to suit your particular needs. Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. The temperature control process for the Fridge works just like the Freezer process. Press the Fridge button to set your desired temperature.
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE ICE BOX AND THE COLD WATER DISPENSER Using the Ice Box 1. When the freeze temperature get zero degre below, you can use Ice Box to make ice. 2. Taking out Ice Box ① from shelf ② first, putting clean water (water temperature not warm) into it, and not take too much water into the box, pushing the Ice Box into the shelf along rails. 3. Waiting some times (several hours), the water of the Ice Box will become ice.
SHELVES AND BINS Freezer Lamp Cover 02 OPE R ATI NG Ice Maker Box (Optional) Ice Maker Box (Optional) Glass Shelves Door Bins Drawers Front Leg Cover Fridge Lamp Cover Dairy Bin Water Tank Tray Utility Glass Shelves Door Bins Vegetable &Fruit Drawers operating _ 31
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator STORING FOOD Storing Food in the Freezer The Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum spacesaving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher, longer. Remember, in order to prevent odor penetration to the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible.
Storing Food in the Freezer 1 SHELVES 3 DOOR BINS Can be used for small packages of frozen food. DRAWERS Best used to store meats or dry foods. Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers. 02 OPE R ATI NG 2 Can be used to store all types of frozen food. Storing Food in the Fridge 4 SHELVES Designed to be crack-resistant. They can be used to store all types of food and drinks.
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES Cleaning and rearranging the interior of the freezer is a snap. 1. Remove the Glass Shelf by pulling the shelf out as far as it will go. Then, gently lift it up and remove it. CAUTION In case it does not have hooks itself in the back Hook side for not being tilted,a shelf should be placed deeply in a proper position where there are blocks for shelves as shown. if not, the shelf can fall out of a refrigerator. 2.
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator 02 OPE R ATI NG REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 1. Remove the Spill Proof Glass Shelf by pulling the shelf out as far as it will go. Then, gently lift it up and gently remove it. CAUTION In case it does not have hooks itself in the back side for not being tilted,a shelf should be placed deeply in a proper position where there are blocks for shelves as shown. if not, the shelf can fall out of a refrigerator. Hook Block 2.
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free. 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 them before putting them back into place.
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS Do not replace LED lamp privately and please contact the specialized repair staff if necessary. And make it sure that the new LED lamp is the same as the old one. Do not break the lamp cover . USING THE DOORS The refrigerator doors are equipped with a door opening and closing feature that ensures that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed. After opening beyond a certain point, the door will “catch” and remain open.
trouble shooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. • • The food in the fridge is frozen. • You hear unusual noises or sounds. • • • • • • • • The front corners and sides of the appliance are hot and condensation is occurring. Ice is not producing. • • • Check that the power plug is properly connected. Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature.
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) English (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.
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