Refrigerator user manual English Free Standing Appliance Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. NW2-FDR_DA68-01868A-26_EN.
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 efficiently.
• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. The room must be 1 m³ 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 identification plate inside the appliance. • Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury.
Safety information 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 benefit from the refrigerator.
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 flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
Safety information • 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 fire hazard from overheated wires. • If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
• 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 fire 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.
Safety information • 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.
Installation cautions CAUTION • Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface. - Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstructions. • Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours before loading foods after installation and turning on. • We strongly recommend you have a qualified technician or service company install the refrigerator.
Safety information • Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator. - If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock. • Do not keep volatile or flammable 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 fire or explosion. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. - Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas.
• 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 overfill the refrigerator with food. - When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage.
Safety information • 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, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not put a container filled with water on the appliance. - If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator yourself. • Unauthorized modifications can cause safety problems. To reverse an unauthorized modification, we will charge the full cost of parts and labor. • 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, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Safety information Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer. - When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury. • Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator. • Have the refrigerator’s water supply connected only to a potable water supply.
• • • • • • • • - 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. Do not place glass or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer.
Safety information • 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 purified water). - Do not fill the tank with tea or a sports drink. This may damage the refrigerator.
Cleaning cautions CAUTION • Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator. - There is a risk of fire 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 fire. • Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display. - Printed letters on the display may come off.
Safety information • Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, 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.
• 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.
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 (a radiator, for example). • Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for energy efficiency. • Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance. • Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw.
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.
Contents SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR 23 OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 50 23 24 25 26 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 Getting ready to install the refrigerator Installation of the water line (Auto ice maker model) Using the water filter (Not provided) To use without the water filter section Setting up the refrigerator Removing the refrigerator doors Disassembling the fridge door Disassembling the freezer door (Drawer type) Disassembling the freezer door (Swin
Setting up your refrigerator Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers. Selecting the best location for the refrigerator • • • • • • A location with easy access to the water supply. A location without direct exposure to sunlight. A location with level (or nearly level) flooring. A location with enough space for the Refrigerator doors to open easily.
Setting up your refrigerator Flooring For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 106 kg. To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place under the refrigerator where you are working.
Connecting to water supply line • • • • • Shut off the main water supply line and turn the Ice maker to the off position. Locate the nearest cold drinking water line. Follow the instructions in the water filter installation kit. After connecting the water supply line to the Cartridge Holder inlet and installing the Filter Cartridge (insert plastic line in fully). Turn on water supply and flush 3L into a bucket to clear the water filter. 1. Cold Water line 2. Pipe Clamp. 3. Plastic line 4.
Setting up your refrigerator To use without the water filter section Connecting to the water supply line • • Shut off the main water supply line and turn the Ice maker to the off position. Locate the nearest cold water drinking line. 1. Cold Water line 2. Pipe Clamp. 3. Plastic line 4. Compression Nut 1. First, shut off the main water supply line. 2. Locate the nearest cold, drinking water line. 3. Follow the Water line Installation Instructions in the installation kit. 5. Compression Sleeve 6.
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. Tighten the compression nut onto the compression fitting. There should be no gaps between (A, B & C ) 4. Turn water on and check for any leakage. Water Line from unit Loosen a Remove cap No gap Water Line from unit NOTE Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source.
Setting up your refrigerator Setting up the refrigerator Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully operational. 1. Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the Refrigerator. Refer to installation instructions in this manual. (P 23. Selecting the best location for the refrigerator) 2.
01 SETTING UP Disassembling the fridge door WARNING Be careful not to drop and scratch the fridge door while removing the fridge door! Socket wrench Top Table 1. Remove the 3 screws holding 2. Disconnect electric wire on down the top table and the top of the refrigerator. remove it. 3. Remove the 3 hex bolts that hold the hinge on the top of the refrigerator with the 10 mm socket wrench. 4. Remove the screw that holds 5.
Setting up your refrigerator Disassembling the freezer door (Drawer type) Middle Hinge 1. Separate the Cap on the Middle Hinge. 2. 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 wrench (Ø 5 mm). 3. After opening the Freezer door, lift the drawer box. 4. Remove 4 hex head bolts 5. Lift up the freezer door from from both sides with a socket the rails.
01 SETTING UP Disassembling the freezer door (Swing type) Middle Hinge 1. Separate the Cap on the Middle Hinge. 2. 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 wrench (Ø 5 mm). Middle Hinge 3. Remove the Middle Hinge connected to the Freezer. 4. Lift up the freezer door from the hinge. Be careful not to drop and scratch the freezer door.
Setting up your refrigerator Reassembling the fridge door 1. Insert and tighten the screw into the left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver (+). 2. Insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts into the left and right middle hinges with an allen wrench (Ø 5 mm). 3. Replace the middle hinge cap. 4. Place the hole in the bottom of the left door over the middle hinge. 5. Insert the left upper hinge shaft into the hole on the corner of the fridge door. 6.
01 SETTING UP Reassembling the freezer door (Drawer type) Slot 1. Pull out the rails to the full length on each sidle of the cabinet evenly. 2. Hang the freezer door front onto open slot on the sides. 3. With the 10 mm wrench, reattach 4 bolts to connect the rail with the door. 4. Replace the drawer box. Reassembling the freezer door (Swing type) 1. Place the hole in the bottom of the freezer door over the right side low hinge. 2. Replace the middle hinge connected to the freezer. 3.
Setting up your refrigerator How to reverse the door (Option) Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power. 1. Remove 3 screws on the 3. Disassemble 2 connectors. (a 4. Disassemble ground wire by hinge cover. housing and a reed switch) removing 1 screw on each side. 2. Disassemble the hinge cover. 5. Disassemble the upper hinge by removing 3 bolts on each side with the 10 mm wrench. 1) 2) Avoid the wire damage. Fridge door is possible to tip over at this time. 6. Remove each fridge doors by 7.
01 SETTING UP Cap 12. Separate the Cap of the front leg Cover. (pull out inside of Cap) 13. Insert the Cap on the other side of the front leg Cover. 14. Remove 2 bolts of each hinge 16. Separate low hinge shaft with the 10 mm wrench. by using 5/32” wrench and disassemble low hinge leg 15. Place them in front of each by turning it colockwise, and side. then assemble the low hinge by turning it over. Option 17.
Setting up your refrigerator 22. Place the hole in the bottom of the freezer door over the low hinge. 23. Replace the middle hinge connected to the freezer. 24. Insert and tighten the screw into the left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver (+). Insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts into the left and right middle hinges with an allen wrench (Ø 5 mm). 25. Replace the cap on the middle hinge. 26. Place the hole in the bottom of the left door over the middle hinge. 27.
After putting the doors back on the Refrigerator, 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. For example, when the left side is lower than the right side, insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever, and turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to level the door. Turning it clockwise to raise the refrigerator and counterclockwise to lower it.
Setting up your refrigerator Making minor adjustments between doors Remember, a level Refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the Refrigerator. When the left door is lower than the right door. When the left door is higher than the right door. Adjustment part Adjustment part 1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ), then you can see the middle hinge ( 2 ). 2.
Operating your samsung refrigerator 02 OPERATING Parts and features Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Fridge Option 1 2 3 4 Freezer 5 Drawer Type 1. Water tank 2. Vegetable & Fruit Drawer 4. Door bin 5. Freezer drawer bin Swing Type 3. Shelf Operating your samsung refrigerator _39 NW2-FDR_DA68-01868A-26_EN.
Operating your samsung refrigerator Using the control panel 1. For auto ice maker model 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 2. For normal ice maker model 1 2 3 Temperature & Function select / Control panel 1 Ice On/Of (Option) When the Ice On/Of button is pressed, ice will not be produced. Use this function only when it is needed. 1 Alarm Of (Option) When the Alarm Of button is pressed, alarm will not sound in case of door open. Use this button only when it is needed.
02 OPERATING Controlling the temperature Setting the freezer temperature If you want to control the freezer temperature, follow as below. Press the Freezer button (Refer the picture) • The temperature can be set in 1 ºC interval between -25 ºC and -14 ºC. When selecting the temperature, the set temperature is displayed initially for 5 seconds, then the actual temperature is displayed.
Operating your samsung refrigerator NOTE • • • The Fridge temperature will change depending on the number of door openings, quantity of food, ambient temperature, etc. Temperature of each shelve or container in the fridge may be different. The temperature display will blink when fridge temperature is increases due to frequent door opening, keeping warm food, etc. (Blinking will stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature.
02 OPERATING Making ice Auto ice maker model The ice maker will produce 8 cubes per cycle - approximately 100~130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear. Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm. When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
Operating your samsung refrigerator Removing and relocating the fridge accessories 1. Door Bins To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. To replace - S lide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops. CAUTION Injury may occur if the door bins are not firmly inserted. Do not allow children to play with bins. Sharp corners of the bins may cause injury. NOTE • • Empty the bin before adjusting it. Dust removal method -Remove the guard and wash in water. 2.
1. Pull Out Drawer To remove - P ull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up rear of drawer and lift straight out. (Refer to picture 1 & 2.) Open the freezer door fully and remove the drawer. To replace - P lace the drawer onto the rails by tilting it up. Lower the drawer into place until it is horizontal and slide the drawer in. (Refer to picture 3.) 1 1 2 2 3 3 2. Freezer Drawer Bin Swing-Type To remove - P ull the drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it out to remove.
Operating your samsung refrigerator CAUTION Do not allow children to play with the refrigerator, as they could injure themselves or damage the refrigerator. Do not sit on the Freezer door. The door may break. Do not allow children to climb into the Freezer basket. Drawer (RF67****) Using the water dispenser (Option) You can easily obtain chilled water with the water dispenser without opening the refrigerator door.
You can fill the water with the water tank sitting inside of the refrigerator or you can remove the water tank to fill the water. Method 1 After opening the cap, Fill the water. If you pour the water too fast, water may overflow. Method 2 1. Release the lock on the both side of the water tank to remove the lid on the water tank. 2. Fill the water in the water tank. • • • • CAUTION Do not put anything other than water in the water tank. Do not put anything other than water in the water tank.
Operating your samsung refrigerator Cleaning the refrigerator Caring for your Samsung Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ free. WARNING • • Do not use benzene, thinner, home/car detergent, or Clorox™ to clean the refrigerator. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire. Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock.
02 OPERATING Cleaning behind the Refrigerator To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation, vacuum behind the appliance once or twice a year. CAUTION • • • • Do not remove the back cover. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water to clean the refrigerator.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The Refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. • • • • The food in the Refrigerator is frozen. • • • You hear unusual noise or sounds. • • • • • The front corners and horizontal hinged section of the appliance are hot and condensation is occurring. • Ice Maker is not producing ice. • • • • • You hear water bubbling in the Refrigerator. • Check that the power plug is properly connected.
SOLUTION There is a bad smell in the Refrigerator. • • • Frost forms on the walls of the Freezer. • • • Check for spoiled food. Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) should be tightly covered. Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food. Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely. Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation.
CAUTION NO YES Clean the ice box if there are some small pieces of ice on the bottom. NO YES Throw away the coherent ice if the ice maker is not used for long time. Set “ICE OFF” for saving energy if the ice maker will not be used for long time. If you want to buy and use a tool of shoveling ice, put it into special place of ice box or take it out. NW2-FDR_DA68-01868A-26_EN.
Effective temperature range The refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specified by its class rating.
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