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 DA99-01745G.indb 1 2010.5.
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. • Twin Cooling Plus™ By monitoring the states of the freezer and the fridge compartments on a real time basis, it runs both of the evaporators in optimal conditions and makes it possible to maintain world best performance of humidity in the fridge compartment and extend storage life with much freshness.
safety information SAFETY INFORMATION • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. WARNING • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those WARNING described in this manual. CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists. WARNING Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
safety information WARNING • In order to avoid the creation of a flammable 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 1m3 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
• 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. - Improper use of the ground plug can result in electric shock. • Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself. - You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury.
safety information CAUTION SIGNS FOR CLEANING • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. • Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole and ice chute. - It may cause personal injury or material damage. • 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.
safety information Additional Tips for Proper Usage • Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours 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.
contents setting up your side-by-side 9 Getting ready to install the refrigerator refrigerator 11 Setting up the refrigerator doors 9 14 15 16 17 19 Levelling the refrigerator Making minor adjustments to the doors Checking the water dispenser line Installing the water dispenser line Setting up the refrigerator operating the SAMSUNG 20 Operating the refrigerator side-by-side refrigerator 21 Using the control panel/Digital display 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 Controlling the temperature Using th
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Getting ready to install the refrigerator 01 SETTING UP Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has to offer. 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.
First things first! Make sure that you can easily move your refrigerator to its final location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc. The following chart details the exact height and depth.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SETTING UP the refrigerator doors 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. Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator 1. Remove the water line by pressing the coupler 1 and pulling the water line : 2 01 SETTING UP If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors. away.
Removing the freezer door A few things to mention first. • Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges are not bent or broken. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. • 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 using a screwdriver, and - on some models 1 2 2.
Removing the Fridge Door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 1 using a screwdriver. 1 01 SETTING UP 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 Be careful not to miss the parts of refrigerator. 4 3. Remove the door from the lower hinge straight up 6 . 5 by lifting the door 4.
LEVELLING the refrigerator Now that the doors are back on the refrigerator, you want to make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can 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. Before levelling the refrigerator, remove the front leg cover Open both the freezer and fridge doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise.
Making mInor adjustments to the doors Remember, a levelling refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on levelling the refrigerator. When the door of the freezer is higher than the fridge 01 SETTING UP 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 .
CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE A water dispenser is just one of the helpful features on your new Samsung refrigerator. To help promote better health, the Samsung water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms. You will need to purchase a water purifying system to do that. In order for the icemaker to operate properly, water pressure of 138 ~862 kPa is required. Under normal conditions, a 170 cc paper cup can be filled in 10 seconds.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Installing the water dispenser line 1. Remove the cap from water line on the unit and insert compression nut to the water line on the unit after disassembling from provided water line. 2. Connect both water line from the unit and water line in the kit 3. T ighten the compression nut onto the compression fitting. Be careful no gap between two items. 4. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
4. Remove the filter cap and insert the filter into the filter housing. 5. Slowly turn the water filter 90º clockwise to align with the printing mark on the cover, locking the filter in position. Make sure to align the water filter label mark with center of cover filter printing as illustrated. Remember, do not over-tighten. 4 5 Cover filter Align the indication mark with lock position Separation of red cap Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing filter.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Setting up the refrigerator 01 SETTING UP 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 SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator Operating the refrigerator Using the Control Panel / Digital Display 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 8 1 Power Freeze 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). This Function must be activated before putting large stuff in freezer compartment at least 24 hours before.
Using the digital display “ Freezer Temp.” indicates the current Freezer temperature. “ Fridge Temp.” indicates the current Fridge temperature. When not in use the Display will turn off, this is normal. Power Freeze When you use this function the energy consumption of the refrigerator will increase. Remember to turn it off when you don’t need it and return the freezer to your original temperature setting. Vacation 02 OPERATING This icon will light up when you activate the “Power Freeze” feature.
Ice Off This icon will light up when you activate the “Ice Off” feature. In this case, the ice will not be produced. When Ice Off blinks on the display panel, reinsert the bucket and/or make sure it’s installed properly. Child Lock This icon will light up when you activate the Child Lock function by pressing Child Lock button. Press this button again to reactivate. Use this function to prevent children from tampering with temperature and filter settings.
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator Using the ice and cold water dispenser No Ice Select this if you want to turn the ice maker off. 02 OPERATING When Ice Off blinks on the display panel, reinsert the bucket and/or make sure it’s installed properly. Using the Water Dispenser Press the Water button. Place your cup the water outlet and push gently against the dispenser pad. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the water from splashing out.
Storing food 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. CAUTION Because these following operating instructions cover various models, your refrigerator may differ those described in this manual.
Storing Food in the Freezer Ice Maker Bucket (Optional) 2 Shelves Can be used to store all types of frozen food. 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. 4 02 OPERATING 1 - Designed to store lots of ice easily. Do not put your fingers, hands or any other objects in the ice chute or the ice maker bucket.
Using the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer (OPTIONAL) The CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer is designed to make your busy life just a little bit easier. Soft Freeze When “Soft Freeze” is selected on the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer, the temperature on the drawer digital panel displays -5°C, regardless of the overall temperature setting of the refrigerator. This feature helps keep meat and fish fresh for longer.
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER/FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 02 OPERATING Cleaning and rearranging the interior of the freezer is a snap. 1. Shelves (Freezer/Fridge) Remove the shelf by pulling the shelf out to the hole point as shown at the right figure. And then remove it by turning and lifting it up. 2. DOOR BIN Remove the Door Bin by holding the door bin with both hands and then gently lift it up. 3. DRAWER Remove the Drawer by pulling it out and slightly lifting it up. 4.
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. Cleaning the Exterior Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean, soft cloth.
operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CHANGING the interior lights Changing the LED Type Lighting CAUTION Do not disassemble or replace the LED type Lighting. To change the LED Type Lighting contact Samsung service center or your authorized Samsung dealer. 02 OPERATING WARNING Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator. - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
4. Once you have completed this process, hold the Ice Off button simultaneously for 3 seconds to reset the filter schedule. 5. Lastly, run about 3L of water through water dispenser and throw away. Make sure that water flows clearly again before drinking. 6. See installing the water filter instructions page 17. A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to briefly spurt from the water dispenser. This is due to air getting into the line. It should pose no problem to operation.
troubleshooting 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 of the appliance are hot and condensation is occurring. • Ice is not dispensing. • • • • • • You can hear water bubbling in the refrigerator. There is a bad smell in the refrigerator. Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.
Ambient Room Temperature Limits This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate. Class Symbol Ambient Temperature range (°C) Extended Temperate SN +10 to +32 Temperate N +16 to +32 Subtropical ST +16 to +38 Tropical T +16 to +43 Internal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the refrigerator, ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door.
