SAMSUNG Side By Refrigerator Manual L1003402

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KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR
Your Samsung

Refrigerator

comes equipped

with various innovative storage and energy-efficient

,, Xtra SpaceTM
Vertical room next to the ice maker in the freezer provides space for pizza etc.

o Door Alarm
Beep sound reminds you the door is open.

o Vegetable
Optimized

Compact

Crisper

humidity control keeps vegetables

& fruits fresh.

Ice Maker

o Water Filtration

System

o Digital Display and Temperature

Control

For easy future reference, write the model and serial
number down. You will find your model number on
the left bottom side of the refrigerator.
2 features

Model #
Serial #

features.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using your new Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to
ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the features and functions that your new
appliance offers.
This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
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.
Because the following Instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may
differ slightly from the refrigerator described in this manual. If you have any questions contact us at
1-800-SAMSUNG

or find help and information

Important
A

safety symbols

online at www.samsung.com.

and precautions:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal

injury or death.

WARNING

A
CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor
damage.

personal

injury or property

Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions

carefully.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the refrigerator
Call the contact

is grounded

to prevent electric shock.

center for help.

Note.
These warning
signs are here to prevent
Please follow them carefully.
After

reading

this section,

w .,.oSEVERE
WARNING
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keep

injury to you and others.

it in a safe place for future

reference.

SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

Do not install
water.

the refrigerator

- Deteriorated

insulation

in a damp

of electrical

Do not place this refrigerator
heaters or other appliance.

place

or place where

parts may cause an electric

in direct

sunlight

or expose

it may come in contact
shock

with

or fire.

to the heat from stoves,

room

Do not plug several appliances
into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator
should always be plugged into its own individual electrical
board which has a voltage
rating that matched the rating plate.
- This provides the best performance
and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
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• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power
- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not use a cord that shows
• Do not bend the power

cord

cracks

or abrasion

excessively

plug.
damage

along

or place heavy articles

its length

or at either

• Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
pull straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause short-circuit,
fire and/or electric shock.
• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
- Aerosols used near the refrigerator
may cause an explosion

end.

on it.
and

or fire.

This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual before it is used.
Connect the power plug in 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.
When moving the refrigerator,
be careful
- This constitutes
a fire hazard.
* Make sure that the power

not to roll over or damage

plug is not squashed

or damaged

the power

cord.

by the back of the refrigerator.

* Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation
if children put them on their head.
* The appliance
must be positioned
so that the plug is accessible
after installation.
* You need to remove all the protective plastic film before you initially plug in to use the product.
* The Refrigerator
must be safely grounded
- Always make sure that you have grounded the Refrigerator before attempting
or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric

to investigate
shock.

• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground.
- improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
if it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that wiil accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC115-120V,
10A, or more.
if a grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
• If the power cord
service agent.

is damaged,

have it replaced

immediately

by the manufacturer

or its

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CAUTION

* Allow sufficient
space to install the refrigerator
on a flat surface.
- if your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work
* Keep ventilation
* Allow

WARNING

the appliance

SEVERE WARNING

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opening

in the appliance

to stand for 2 hours

enclosure

or mounting

structure

correctly.
clear of obstruction.

after installation.

SIGNS FOR USING

Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or dose the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury and/or
material damage.
Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.
- if spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not let children hang on the door. A serious injury may occur.
Do not let children enter inside of the refrigerator.
There is a risk of children entrapment.

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Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
Do not let children step on drawer's cover.
- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
,, Do not overfill the refrigerator
with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal
damage.
,, Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer
- This may cause frostbite.

or products

stored

• Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser
- It may cause personal injury or material damage.

injury or material

in the freezer

with wet hands.

hole, ice chute and ice maker bucket.

,, Do not spray inflammable
gas near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion or fire.
,, Do not store volatile or flammable
- The storage of benzene, thinner,
explosions.

substances
in the refrigerator.
alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products

may cause

Do not store pharmaceuticals
products,
scientific
materials or temperature
sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator.
,, Do not place
recommended

or use an electrical appliance
by the manufacturer.

,, Do not use mechanical
devices
other than those recommended
Do not damage

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the refrigerant

inside the refrigerator,

or any other means to accelerate
by the manufacturer.

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the defrosting

process,

injury.

Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.
This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic
environment.
If a gas 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.
Use only the LED Lamps provided by manufacturer
or service agents
Pull the power plug out of the socket before
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

@.

it is of a type

circuit.

• Do not disassemble
or repair the refrigerator
by yourself.
- You run risk of causing
a fire, malfunction
and/or personal
_

unless

If there are burning smells or smoke,
Samsung Electronics
service center.
difficulty

when

pull out power

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If you experience

changing

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If the products equipped
with LED Lamp,
by yourself.
- Please contact your service agents.
If any dust or water is in refrigerator,
Electronics
service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

changing

the interior

plug immediately

the light, contact
do not disassemble

pull out power

lamps

service

of the refrigerator.

and contact

your

agents.

Lamp Cover and LED Lamp

plug and contact

your Samsung

CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING
CAUTION

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,, Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
glass containers
in the freezer.
- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal

Do not put bottles

or

injury.
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,, Service warranty and Modification.
- Any changes or modifications
performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance is not
covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can Samsung be responsible for safety
issues that result from 3rd party modifications.
,, Do not block

air holes.

- If the air holes are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over
cooled. If this cooling period lasts too long, the water filter may break and cause water
leakage.
If the refrigerator
is disconnected
minutes before plugging it back.

from the power

supply,

you should

wait for at least five

• If 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.
,, Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
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 refrigerator compartment.
- Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the refrigerator.
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Fill water tank,

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When the refrigerator
Samsung
Electronics

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SIGNS

ice tray, water

cubes

only with potable

gets wet by water,
service center.

water.

pull out the power

plug and contact

your

FOR CLEANING

CAUTION

,, Do not directly spray water inside or outside
- There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

®

,, Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins. 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

v oSEVERE WARNING

®

the refrigerator.

cleaning

and making

repairs.

SIGNS FOR DISPOSAL

,, Risk of child entrapment.
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves
,, Please dispose
manner.

before

Before

you throw

in place so that children

of the packaging

material

away your old refrigerator
may not easily climb
for this product

or freezer.

inside.

in an environmentally

friendly

,, Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Ensure that none
of the pipes on the back of the appliance
are damaged prior to disposal.
,, When disposing
of this refrigerator,
remove the door/door
seals and 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.
,, Cyclopentane
is used as in the insulation. The gases in insulation
material require
a special disposal procedure.
Please contact your local authorities
in regard to the
environmentally
safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of
the refrigerator
are damaged prior to disposal.
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content
SETTING

UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE
REFRIGERATOR

08

Getting ready to install the refrigerator

10 Setting up the refrigerator
15

Leveling the refrigerator

16

Making minor adjustment to the doors

17 Checking the water dispenser line
18

SIDE-BY-SIDE

OPERATING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR

Installing the water line

20 Checking the control panel
21

Using the control panel

23 Using the ice and cold water dispenser
24 Storinc food

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
SIDE-BY-SIDE
REFRIGERATOR

26

Removing the freezer/fridge accessories
27 Cleaning the refrigerator
28 Changing the water filter
29 Water filter chart

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APPENDIX

30 Troubleshooting

contents 7

GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR
Congratulations
state-of-the-art

on the purchase of your Samsung Side-By-Side
features and efficiencies that this new appliance

Selecting

the

best

location

for

the

Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many
has to offer.

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.
- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.
- Refer to drawing and dimensions below for overall space required for use.

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Do not install the refrigerator

When

moving

where the temperature

can drop below 50°F (10°C).

your refrigerator

To prevent floor damage, be sure the front leveling legs are in the up
position (above the floor). Refer to 'Leveling the refrigerator' in the
manual (page 15).
To protect the finish of the flooring, place a protection sheet, such as
packing carton under the refrigerator.

A
CAUTION

When installing, servicing or cleaning behind the
refrigerator, be sure to pull the unit straight out and push
back in straight after finishing.

8 settng up

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.

Width

Only Cabinet
With Leg Front
Only Cabinet

Dimensions

Depth

[inch(mm)]

Height

With Door

35 3/4 (908)
35 15/16 (915.5)
23 5/8 (735)
27 7/16 (861.2)

With Handle

30 (920.4)

Only Cabinet

68 5/8 (1,742.4)

With Hinge

69 5/16 (1,776)

With Door

70 (1,776)

Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your energy bills lower.
Make sure you disconnect the water supply line BEFORE removing the freezer door.
To avoid damage, refer to 'Separating the water line' in the manual(page 12).

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SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR
Now that you have your new Refrigerator
functions

of the appliance.

By completing

installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and
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's guide. If you have any further questions, contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
1. Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate
location with reasonable
Refrigerator. Refer to installation instructions in this manual.
2. Once the Refrigerator
3. Set the Temperature

is plugged

clearance

between

the wall and the

in, make sure the interior light comes on when you open the doors.

control to the coldest temperature

and wait for an hour. The Freezer will get slightly

chilled and the motor will run smoothly.
4. After powering

the Refrigerator,

it will take a few hours to reach the appropriate

store food and drinks in the Refrigerator
_

after the temperature

is sufficiently

cool.

Check the accessory list below.

Hex wrench

Compression fitting

Compression nut

Clip

Screw

Installing the handleSLiLiLi
1. Take the handles out fronl the right side door.

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2.

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handles are included in the package.

Check if the word "UP" on the rear of the handle is facing right side up.

temperature.

You can

,

Match the upper and lower handle locking tabs on the doors to the handles.
ii

4.

Fix the handles to the doors by sliding it down firmly until you hear a click sound.

//

,

Check the installation of the handles by pulling on them. If the handles have been inserted
correctly, they should not move. Ensure the 2 handles are horizontally aligned.

If
are not
aligned, repeat step 2 and 3. To align the doors, refer to 'Leveling the refrigerator'
inthe
the handles
manual(page
15).

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SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR(CONT'D)
If your entrance

won't allow the refrigerator

to pass easily through

it, you can remove the doors.

Removing the Front Leg Cover
First, open both the freezer and refrigerator
three screws counter-clockwise.

doors

and then take off the front leg cover by turning the

FRONT LEG COVER

G

{ SCREW

Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator
1.

Remove the water tube by pressing the coupler _

Do not cut the water line. Gently separate

and pulling the water tube _

away.

it from the coupler.

Reattaching the water supply line
1. While pressing the front face of coupler
(3_, insert the water line _ in the coupler.

Line

Line

Carefully place front cover and push to
snap it into position.

The water line must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent water leakage from the
dispenser.

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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 133 using a screwdriver,
disconnect the wires I]D.

2_

Remove hinge bolts I]D and a ground screw (_ counter-clockwise,
and take off the upper hinge
J]_ in the direction of the arrow. Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall
on you.

3.

u

and then

_

Remove the door from the lower hinge I]_ by carefully lifting the door 12_}.

Remove the lower hinge (][] from the lower hinge bracket IZ} by lifting the lower hinge in the
direction

of the arrow.

Reattaching

the freezer doors
the freezer doors, replace parts in reverse order.
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SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR(CONT'D)
Removing the fndge door
1. With the door closed,

remove the upper hinge cover _

using a screwdriver

...............

,

Remove hinge bolts _

and ground screw _

counter-clockwise,

and take off the upper hinge

in the direction of the arrow. Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on
you.

__

8}

3.

Remove the door from the lower hinge _

by lifting the door I_}.

4.

Remove the lower hinge {_ from the lower hinge bracket _

by lifting the lower hinge in the

direction of the arrow.

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Reattaching
Z_
14 settng up

_attach

the fridge door
the fridge doors, replace parts in reverse order.

LEVELING 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 leveling 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.

When the Freezer part is lower than the Fridge part.
Insert a flat-blade

screwdriver

into a slot on the Freezer Leg, then turn it clockwise.

When the Fridge part is lower than the Freezer part.
Insert a flat-blade

screwdriver

into a slot on the Fridge Leg, then turn it clockwise.

Freezer Leg

Fridge Leg

Screw Driver
Screw Driver

_

Refer to the next section for the best way to make very minor adjustments

to the doors.

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MAKING

MINOR

ADJUSTMENTS

TO THE DOORS

Remember, a level 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
than the fridge

Adjustment

In the case of the process to correct the imbalance
one at a time, as follows:
1.

is higher

part

is the same. Open the doors and adjust them,

Unscrew the nut [_ from the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt [_.

Wrench

Bolt
Nut

_When
you release the nut [T}, make sure that you use the hex wrench provided [_ to loosen the
bolt _ in a counter-clockwise
_
direction. You should then be able to unscrew the nut
[_ with your fingers.

2.

Adjust the height difference
clockwise _,,,a.

_When

=

you turn clockwise

between the doors by turning the bolt [_} clockwise

_,

_

or counter

the door will move up.

After adjusting the doors, turn the nut [T}} clockwise

_

until it reaches the lower end of the

bolt, then tighten the bolt again with the wrench _} to fix the nut in place [_}.

If you do not secure the nut firmly, the bolt may release.

CHECKING
A water dispenser

THE WATER DISPENSER

is one of the helpful features on your new Samsung

health, the Samsung water filter removes unwanted
destroy microorganisms.

Refrigerator.

To help promote

better

particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or

You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that.

In order for the ice maker to operate
required.

LiNE

Under normal conditions,

properly, a water pressure of 20-125

psi (pound per square inch)is

a 170 cc (5.75 oz.) paper cup can be filled in 10 seconds.

If the Refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 20psi), you can install a booster pump to
compensate for the low pressure.
Make sure the water storage tank inside the Refrigerator
lever until the water runs from the water outlet.

is properly filled. To do this, press the water dispenser

Water line installation kits are available at extra cost from your dealer. We recommend
kit that contains copper tubing.

Connecting

to the water supply

using a water supply

line

1. First, shut off the main water supply line and turn the ice-maker

off.

2. Locate the nearest cold, drinking water line.
3. After connecting the water supply to the water filter, turn your main water supply back on and flush
3 gallons(Flush approximately 6 minutes) into a bucket to clear and prime the water filter.

Cold water line

Pipe damp

==-=_Water

line installation

kit

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INSTALLING

THE WATER LINE

Connecting

the water line to the Refrigerator.

There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection.
You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.
,, 1/4" compression

nut

,, plastic tubing

,, copper tubing

,, ferrule

I

1

Refrigerator
-Plastic tubing ®
(Supplied)

Compression nut
(1/4") (Supplied) ®

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t

Compression fitting

(Not su
Compression nut ®
(1/4") (Not supplied)
" .....

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h

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Copper tubing or Plastic tubing ®
(Not supplied)
(Not supplied)

Household
1. Slip the compression

nut ® through

the supplied

water line

plastic tubing ®.

2. Tighten the compression nut ® onto the 1/4" compression fitting.
- If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut ® (not included) and ferrule (not included)
on copper tubing (not included) as shown.
- If you are using plastic tubing ®, insert the molded end(Bulb) of the plastic tubing @ into the
compression fitting.
ADo

not use without

the molded end(Bulb) of the plastic tubing 0.

CAUTION

3. Tighten the compression

nut ® onto the compression

fitting. Do not over-tighten the compression

nut ®.

4. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 1/4" of the plastic tubing to make sure
you get a snug, leak-free connection.

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Removing residual matter inside the water supply line after installing filter
1.

Turn ON the main water supply.

2. Press the Water

button and push the dispenser

pad.

3.

Flush 3 gallons of water through the filter befor use.
(Flush approximately 6 minutes.)
This will clean the water supply system and remove air from the lines.

4.

Additional

5.

Open the refrigerator
from the water filter.

Ice

ater

flushing may be required in some households.
door and make sure there are no water leaks coming

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.

Check the amount of water supplied to the ice tray
1.

Lift up and pull out the Ice maker bucket in the freezer.

2.

When you press the Test button for 3 seconds,
the ice cube container is filled with water from

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the water supply tap. Check to make sure the
amount of water is correct (see the illustration).
If the water level is too low, the ice cubes will be

[

Feeler Arm

small. This is not a problem with the ice maker
but of the water pressure in the pipe.
When this problem occurs, contact the dealer
service center to check the amount of water

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TEST BUTTON

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,

fo_ t,

P_

TOO LOW

supplied.

3.

In case ice does not come out, pull out the ice bucket and
press test button located on the bottom of ice maker.

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CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL

@

@

@

@

@

@

Press the Lighting
Press the Freezer
coldest.

button to turn on the dispenser

button to set the freezer temperature

Press and hold the Freezer
function

LED lamp.

button for 3 seconds

which speeds up the freezing process

between cold and

to activate Power Freezer

in the freezer.

Press the Ice Type button to get ice from the dispenser.
Press the ice Type button to select cubed or crushed ice.
Press and hold the Ice Type button for 3 seconds to turn the ice making function off.
Press the Water

button to get water from the dispenser.

Press and hold the Water button for 3 seconds
to reset the filter schedule.
Press the Fridge
coldest.

after changing

button to set the Fridge temperature

the filter

between cold and

Press and hold the Fddge button for 3 seconds to activate Power Cool
function which speeds up the cooling process in the refrigerator.
For better energy efficiency, press the Energy Saver button.
occurs on the doors, turn the Energy Saver Button function

If condensation
off.

If you press and hold the Energy Saver button for 3 seconds,
locked and the dispenser pad will not work.

To deactivate the secondary
and hold the corresponding

20 operat _g

all buttons

will be

functions (such as Power Freeze, Ice Off, Power Cool and Child Lock), press
button again for 3 seconds.

USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Freezer/Fridge (Temperature adjustment)
Press the Freezer or Fridge button until the desired temperature is set.
For lower temperature, press the Freezer or Fridge button until more LED lights (coldest).
For higher temperature, press the Freezer or Fridge button until less LED lights (cold).
Each time you press the Freezer or Fridge button, temperature indicator will change in below order.

Lighting
This icon will light up when you activate the Lighting function. In this case, the dispenser light (under
the display) will be on constantly. If you would like the dispenser light to come on only when using the
dispenser, turn the Lighting function off by pressing the Lighting

Power Freeze

button.

@

This icon will light up when you activate the Power Freeze function. Power Freeze function generates
cool air for 72 hours continuously and it makes the inside of the refrigerator cool faster. This function
is useful when you make ice more quickly. When you have enough, just press and hold the Freeze
(Hold 3 sec for Power Freeze) button again for 3 seconds to cancel the Power Freeze function.
When you use this function the energy consumption
of the refrigerator may increase. Remember
to turn it off when you do not need it and return the freezer to your original temperature setting.

Child Lock
This icon will light up when you activate the Lock function. In this case, you will not be able to use the
control panel. If you press and hold the Energy Saver (Hold 3 sec for Child Lock) button again for
3 seconds, you will be able to use the control panel again.

Power Cool
This icon will light up when you activate the Power Cool function. Power Cool function is great for a
quick fridge cool down. If you activate the Power Cool function, inside temperature of the Fridge will
decrease for about two and a half hours.

Energy Saver
In some places, water drop may be generated
turn off the Energy saver function.

on the door part. In this case, it is recommended

to

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USING THE CONTROL
Filter Indicator

PANEL(CONT'D)

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o

When the filter indicator light changes to red, it is time to change the filter. Typically this happens
about every 6 months.
The filter Indicator will be Blue when you initially insert the water filter.
The filter Indicator will be purple when you have used your water filter for 5 months.
The filter Indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 6 months.

Water _]
This icon will light up when you activate the Water function.

Cubed Ice _.J, Crushed Ice
Enjoy cubed or crushed ice by selecting your preference from the digital control panel. The ice type
light indicates the type of ice that is currently chosen.

Ice Off

ICE I

This icon will light up when you activate the Ice Off function. In this case, the ice will not be produced.

Canceling
_

A
CAUTION

cooling

off mode (Freezer/Fridge

Cooling off function

Temperature

To cancel this mode, press tL---_ighting
button
and the Freezer button at th_same time for

22 operating

moving)

is for store display, and it makes the refrigerator not to generate cool air.

In case of Cooling off Mode, refrigerator may
seem like working but it does not make cool air.

3 seconds

Indicator

until "Ding-dong"

sounds.

USING THE ICE AND COLD WATER DISPENSER

Water
Select this
No ice
if you want
to turn the
ice maker off.

Using the water dispenser
Press the Water button on the control panel. Place your cup on the water
outlet and push against the dispenser pad until hearing the "click" sounds.
Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the water from
splashing out.
To get colder
- The dispensed

iiill ii_

water
water is cool, not icy cold

- When you want colder water with ice, dispense ice to your glass first
before filling it with water to prevent water from splashing out.

iii

i

ii_

ii

Using the ice dispenser
Press the Ice Type button to select the type of ice you want. Place your cup under the ice outlet and
push gently against the dispenser pad. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent
the ice from bouncing out. When cubed ice is selected after using the crushed ice, a small amount of
residual crushed ice might be produced.

operati_g 23

STORING FOOD
The Samsung

Side-By-Side

Refrigerator

has been designed

to provide you with maximum

saving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments
keep your food fresher, longer. Remember, in order to prevent odor penetration
food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible.

A
CAUTION

24 operating

Because these following operating instructions
differ from those described
in this manual.

space

we have created to
to the ice, stored

cover various models, your refrigerator

may

Storing Food in the Freezer
• Can be used for frozen foods such as pizza, pasta, burritos,
and fajitas.
In order to prevent odor penetration
should be wrapped securely.
Can be used for small packages

to the ice, stored food

of frozen food.

Can be used to store frozen food.

Best used for storing meat or other frozen items. For safe keeping,
stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable
wrapping materials or containers.

Storing Food in the Fridge
Used to preserve the freshness

of your stored vegetables

and fruits.

Designed to handle large, bulky items such as gallons of milk or other
large bottles and containers.
Designed to be crack-resistant.
They can be used to store food and
drinks. Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon
and can usually be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

Can be used to store dell items separately.

Can be used to store smaller dairy items like butter or margarine,
yogurt or cream-cheese
bricks.

®
®

Bottles should be stored tightly together
opened.

WARNING

so that they do not tip and fall out when the refrigerator

door is

If you plan to go away for a significant time, empty the refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe the excess
moisture from the inside of the appliance and leave the doors open. This helps keep odor and mold
from developing.
If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, pull out the power plug.
- Deterioration in the power cord insulation may cause fire.

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r sd by
REMOVING

THE FREEZER/FRIDGE

ACCESSORIES

1. Door Bin/Dairy
Bin
Firmly grab the door bin with both hands and lift it up gently to
remove the door bin.

2. Shelves
Pull the shelf out as far as it goes.
Then lift it up and remove it.
(Wire Shelf/Glass Shelf)

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¸ l ¸ i,

3. Drawer
Pull the drawers out fully then slightly
lift it up to remove the drawers.
(Drawer/Fruit & Vegetable Drawer)

4. Snack

Bin

Remove the drawer by holding the handle, pulling the drawer
out, and then lifting up the back side of the drawer bottom
smoothly with the other hand.

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......

26 cleaning and rraintaining

CLEANING

THE REFRIGERATOR

Caring for your Samsung
and germ-free.

Side-By-Side

Refrigerator

prolongs

the life of your appliance

and helps keep it odor

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.

i...............

Cleaning the Exterior
Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean, soft cloth.
Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the
surface of the refrigerator. This helps ensure an even distribution of
moisture to the surface. The doors, handles and cabinet surfaces should
be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
To keep your appliance looking its best, the exterior should be polished
once or twice a year.

Do not use Benzene, Thinner or CIorox TM for cleaning.
They may damage the surface of the appliance and can
WARNINGcreate a risk of fire.

Cleaning the rubber door seals
If the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may not close properly, and the
refrigerator will not operate efficiently. Keep the door seals free of grit or
grime by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth.
Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not spray the refrigerator with water while it is plugged in,
as it may cause an electric shock. Do not clean the refrigerator
CAUTIONwith benzene, thinner or car detergent as there is a risk of fire.

Changing the LED type lighting
Do not disassemble or replace the LED type lighting. To change the LED type lighting,
CAUTIONcontact a Samsung service center.

cleaning and r-raintaining 27

r d -b7CHANGING
_lf

THE WATER

FILTER

the water filter indicator turns into red, filtering ability may decrease. Then you need to change the
water filter. Water filter is located on the bottom right side of the refrigerator.
1. Turn the water filter 90 ° counteFclockwise.

2. Pull the water filter from the filter housing,

...............
3. Insert new water filter inside the filter housing,

4. Turn the new water filter 90 ° clockwise.

5. After changing the water filter, press Water button on the display part for 3 seconds
turns into blue.

28 deanir_g and r-raintair_ir_g

and check if it

WATER FILTER CHART

cleaning and r-raintaining 29

TROUBLESHOOTING

The refrigerator
does not
work at all or it does not
chill sufficiently.

The food
frozen.

in the fridge

• 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.
Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a heat source?
Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air
from circulating?
Check if the cooling off function is on. If the Freezer/Fridge temperature
indicator is moving, refer to page 22 to cancel the cooling off function.

is
O
O

You hear unusual

noises

or sounds.

Check that the refrigerator

O

The front corners of
the appliance
are hot
and condensation
is

Ice is not dispensing.
O
O

O
O

You can hear water
bubbling in the
refrigerator.
There is a bad smell
the refrigerator.

keeping air
from circulating?
Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
A "ticking" sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. This is normal and
occurs because various accessories are contracting or expanding in relation to
the temperature of the refrigerator interior.
Some heat is normal as anti-condensates'
the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation
open for a long time.

occurring.

O

in

Frost forms on the walls
of the freezer.

are installed in the front corners of
can occur when you leave the door

Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before
making ice?
Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open?
Did you manually stop the ice making function? Make sure Ice Type is set to
Cubed or Crushed.
Is there any ice blocked within the ice maker bucket?
Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.
This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant
circulating through the refrigerator.

coolant liquid

• Has a food item spoiled?
Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is wrapped so that it is
airtight.
O
Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspect
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.
O
Is the freezer door closed properly?

is not

O

30 appendix

is level and stable.
too close to the wall and therefore

• Is the back of the refrigerator
O

Water dispenser
functioning.

Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature?
Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
Is the temperature in the room very low?
Did you store the food with high water content in the coldest part of the fridge?

Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open?
Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked? Make sure the
tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
Is the water tank frozen because the refrigerator temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the main display panel.

tT etT 0 _31

Ambient

Room

This refrigerator

Temperature

is designed

Limits

to operate in ambient

temperatures

Class

_

specified

by its temperature

Symbol

class marked on the rating plate.

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

nternal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the refrigerator, ambient temperature and the
frequency with which you open the door. Adjust the temperature as required to compensate for these factors.
Correct

Disposal

European

Union

of This Product(Waste
and other

European

Electrical
countries

& Electronic
with

separate

Equipment)
collection

(Applicable

in the

systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household
wastes at the end of its working life.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this
from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally
safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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