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 Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION ……………………………………………………… 2
SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR …………………………………… 18
OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR ……………………… 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………… 40

Safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION • This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
• Before operating the
and above and persons with
appliance, please read this
reduced physical, sensory
manual thoroughly and retain
or mental capabilities or
it for your reference.
lack of experience and
• Use this appliance only for
knowledge if they have
its intended purpose as
been given supervision or
described in this instruction
instruction concerning use of
manual.
the appliance in a safe way
This appliance is not
and understand the hazards
intended for use by persons
involved.
(including children) with
Children shall not play with
reduced physical, sensory
the appliance.
or mental capabilities, or
Cleaning and user
lack of experience and
maintenance shall not be
knowledge, unless they have
made by children without
been given supervision or
supervision.
instruction concerning use
• Warnings and Important
of the appliance by a person
Safety Instructions in this
responsible for their safety.
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 manual do not cover all refrigerant used.
possible conditions and • Never start up an appliance
situations that may occur. showing any signs of
It is your responsibility to use damage.
common sense, caution, If in doubt, consult your
and care when installing, dealer.

SAFETY INFORMATION
maintaining, and operating The room must be 1 m³
your appliance. in size for every 8 g of
• Because these following R-600a refrigerant inside the
operating instructions appliance.
cover various models, The amount of refrigerant in
the characteristics of your your particular appliance is
refrigerator may differ slightly shown on the identification
from those described in this plate inside the appliance.
manual. • Refrigerant squirting out of
R-600a or R-134a is used as the pipes could ignite or
a refrigerant. cause an eye injury.
Check the compressor label When refrigerant leaks from
on the rear of the appliance the pipe, avoid any naked
or the rating label inside the flames and move anything
fridge to see which refrigerant flammable away from the
is used for your refrigerator. product and ventilate the
When this product contains room immediately.
flammable gas (Refrigerant - Failing to do so may result in
R-600a), contact your local fire or explosion.
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.
• 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
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 Important safety symbols CE Notice
and precautions: This product has been
Hazards or unsafe determined to be in compliance
practices that may result with the Low Voltage
WARNING
in severe personal Directive (2006/95/EC), the
injury or death. Electromagnetic Compatibility
Hazards or unsafe Directive (2004/108/EC),
practices that may result RoHS Directive (2011/65/
in minor personal EU), Commission Delegated
CAUTION

injury or property Regulation (EU) No 1060/2010

damage. and the Eco-Design Directive
(2009/125/EC) implemented by
Regulation (EC) No 643/2009
Do NOT attempt. of the European Union.
Do NOT disassemble. (For products sold in European
Do NOT touch. Countries only)
Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug
from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine
is grounded to prevent
electric shock.
Call the contact center for
help.
Note.

These warning signs are

here to prevent injury to you
and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section,
keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
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 WARNING
SEVERE WARNING WARNING
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR SIGNS FOR
TRANSPORTATION INSTALLATION
AND SITE • Deteriorated insulation
• When transporting of electrical parts may
and installing the cause an electric shock

SAFETY INFORMATION
appliance,care should be or fire.
taken to ensure that no • Do not place this refrigerator
parts of the refrigerating in direct sunlight or expose to
circuit are damaged. the heat from stoves, room
- Refrigerant leaking from the heaters or other appliance.
pipe work could ignite or • Do not plug several
cause an eye injury. appliances into the same
If a leak is detected, avoid multiple power board.
any naked flames or potential The refrigerator should
sources of ignition and air the always be plugged into its
room in which the appliance own individual electrical outlet
is standing for several which has a voltage rating
minutes. that matched the rating plate.
- This appliance contains a - This provides the best
small amount of isobutane performance and also
refrigerant (R-600a), a natural prevents overloading house
gas with high environmental wiring circuits, which could
compatibility that is, however, cause a fire hazard from
also combustible. overheated wires.
When transporting and • If the wall socket is loose, do
installing the appliance, not insert the power plug.
care should be taken to - There is a risk of electric
ensure that no parts of shock or fire.
the refrigerating circuit are • Do not use a cord that shows
damaged. cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either
end.

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 • Do not pull or excessively - Deteriorated insulation of
bend the power cord. electrical parts may cause an
• Do not twist or tie the power electric shock or fire.
cord. • Connect the power plug in
• Do not hook the power cord proper position with the cord
over a metal object, place a hanging down.
heavy object on the power - If you connect the power
cord, insert the power cord plug upside down, wire can
between objects, or push the get cut off and a cause fire or
power cord into the space an electric shock.
behind the appliance. • Make sure that the power
- When moving the refrigerator, plug is not squashed or
be careful not to roll over or damaged by the back of the
damage the power cord. refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric • When moving the refrigerator,
shock or fire. be careful not to roll over or
• Do not use aerosols near the damage the power cord.
refrigerator. - This constitutes a fire hazard.
- Aerosols used near the • Keep the packing materials
refrigerator may cause an out of reach of children.
explosion or fire. - There is a risk of death from
- Do not bend the power cord suffocation if children put
excessively or place heavy them on their head.
articles on it. • This appliance should be
positioned in such a way that
• This refrigerator must be it is accessible to the power
properly installed and plug.
located in accordance - Failing to do so may result in
with the manual before it an electric shock or fire due
is used. to electric leakage.
• Do not install the refrigerator • Do not install this appliance
in a damp place or place near a heater, inflammable
where it may come in contact material.
with water.
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 • Do not install this appliance refrigerator to prevent any
in a humid, oily or dusty power leakages or electric
location, in a location shocks caused by current
exposed to direct sunlight leakage from the refrigerator.
and water (rain drops). - This may result in an electric
• Do not install this appliance shock, fire, explosion, or

SAFETY INFORMATION
in a location where gas may problems with the product.
leak. - Never plug the power cord
- This may result in an electric into a socket that is not
shock or fire. grounded correctly and make
• If any dust or water is in the sure that it is in accordance
refrigerator, pull out power with local and national codes.
plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service • If the power cord is
center. damaged, have it
- Otherwise there is a risk of replaced immediately by
fire. the manufacturer or its
• Do not stand on top of the service agent.
appliance or place objects • The fuse on the refrigerator
(such as laundry, lighted must be changed by a
candles, lighted cigarettes, qualified technician or service
dishes, chemicals, metal company.
objects, etc.) on the - Failing to do so may result in
appliance. an electric shock or personal
- This may result in an electric injury.
shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.

• This appliance must be

properly grounded.
• Do not ground the appliance
to a gas pipe, plastic water
pipe, or telephone line.
- You must ground the
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 CAUTION
CAUTION SIGNS FOR WARNING
SEVERE WARNING
INSTALLATION SIGNS FOR USING
• Keep ventilation • Do not touch the power
opening in the appliance plug with wet hands.
enclosure or mounting - This may result in an electric
structure clear of shock.
obstruction. • Do not store articles on the
• Allow the appliance to stand top of the appliance.
for 2 hours before loading - When you open or close the
foods after installation and door, the articles may fall and
turning on. cause a personal injury and/
• The installation or any or material damage.
service of this appliance • Do not put items filled with
is recommended by a water on the refrigerator.
qualified technician or service - If spilled, there is a risk of fire
company. or electric shock.
- Failing to do so may result • Do not touch the inside walls
in an electric shock, fire, of the freezer or products
explosion, problems with the stored in the freezer with wet
product, or injury. hands.
• When installing the - This may cause frostbite.
refrigerator, make sure both • Do not use or place any
legs contact the floor for substances sensitive
secure installation. to temperature such
Legs are located at the as inflammable sprays,
bottom back of freezer door. inflammable objects, dry ice,
Insert a flathead screwdriver medicine, or chemicals near
and turn it in the direction of the refrigerator.
the arrow until it is level. Do not keep volatile or
• Always balance the load on inflammable objects or
each door. substances (benzene,
• Overload on any one door thinner, propane gas, alcohol,
may fell the refrigerator, ether, LP gas and other
causing physical injury.
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 such products etc.) in the any naked flames or potential
refrigerator. sources of ignition and air the
- This refrigerator is for storing room in which the appliance
food only. is standing for several
- This may result in a fire or an minutes.
explosion. • Do not use mechanical

SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not store pharmaceuticals devices or any other means
products, scientific materials to accelerate the defrosting
or temperature-sensitive process, other than those
products in the refrigerator. recommended by the
- Products that require manufacturer.
strict temperature controls • Do not damage the
must not be stored in the refrigerant circuit.
refrigerator. • Do not spray volatile material
• Do not place or use such as insecticide onto the
electrical appliance inside surface of the appliance.
the refrigerator/freezer, - As well as being harmful to
unless they are of a type humans, it may also result
recommended by the in an electric shock, fire or
manufacturer. problems with the product.
• If you smell pharmaceutical • Do not use a hair dryer to dry
or smoke, pull out power the inside of the refrigerator.
plug immediately and contact Do not place a lighted
your Samsung Electronics candle in the refrigerator for
service center. removing bad odours.
• If any dust or water is in - This may result in an electric
Refrigerator, pull out power shock or fire.
plug and contact your • Fill the water tank, ice tray,
Samsung Electronics service water cubes only with
center. potable water.
- Otherwise there is a risk of - Do not fill tea or sports drink,
fire. this may cause the damage
• If gas leak is detected, avoid of refrigerator.

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 • Do not let children hang on manufacturer.
the door. • Do not damage the
If not, a serious injury may refrigerant circuit.
occur.
- Risk of children entrapment. • In the event of a gas leak
Do not let children enter (such as propane gas,
inside the refrigerator. LP gas, etc.), ventilate
• Do not leave the doors of immediately without
the refrigerator open while touching the power plug.
the refrigerator is unattended Do not touch the
and do not let children enter appliance or power cord.
inside the refrigerator. - Do not use a ventilating fan.
• Do not allow babies or - A spark may result in an
children go inside the drawer. explosion or fire.
- It can cause death from • Use only the LED Lamps
suffocation by entrapment or provided by manufacturer or
personal injury. service agent.
• Do not sit on the Freezer • Children should be
door. supervised to ensure that
- The door may be broken and they do not play with the
cause a personal injury. appliance.
• To prevent children • Keep fingers out of “pinch
entrapment, you must point” areas; clearances
reinstall the divider using between the doors and
provided screws after cabinet are necessarily small.
cleaning or other actions if • Do not let children hang on
you removed the divider from the door.
the drawer. If not, a serious injury may
• Do not use mechanical occur.
devices or any other means • There is a Risk of children
to accelerate the defrosting entrapment.
process, other than those Do not let children enter
recommended by the inside the refrigerator.

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 • Bottles should be stored problems with the product,
tightly together so that they or injury.
do not fall out.
• This product is intended only • If the appliance
for the storage of food in a generates a strange
domestic environment. noise, a burning or smell

SAFETY INFORMATION
• Never put fingers or other or smoke, unplug the
objects into the dispenser power plug immediately
hole, ice chute and ice maker and contact your nearest
bucket. service center.
- It may cause a personal injury - Failing to do so may result in
or material damage. an electric or fire hazards.
• Do not insert hands, feet • Pull the power plug out of
or metal objects (such as the socket before changing
chopsticks, etc.) into the the interior lamps of the
bottom or the back of the refrigerator
refrigerator. - Otherwise, there is a risk of
- This may result in an electric electric shock.
shock or injury. • If you experience difficulty
- Any sharp edges may cause when changing the light,
a personal injury. contact service agent.
• If the products is equipped
• Do not attempt to repair, with the LED Lamp, do not
disassemble, or modify disassemble the Lamp Cover
the appliance yourself. and LED Lamp by yourself.
- Do not use any fuse (such as - Please contact your service
cooper, steel wire, etc.) other agent.
than the standard fuse. • Plug the power plug into the
- When repairing or reinstalling wall socket firmly.
the appliance is required, Do not use a damaged
contact your nearest service power plug, damaged power
center. cord or loose wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result - This may result in an electric
in an electric shock, fire, shock or fire.
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 • Do not put a container filled • Please observe maximum
with water on the appliance. storage times and expiry
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire dates of frozen goods.
or electric shock. • Do not store low
• Never stare directly at the UV temperature-sensitive
LED lamp for long periods of pharmaceutical products,
time. scientific materials or other
- This may result in eye strain low temperature-sensitive
due to the ultraviolet rays. products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require
strict temperature controls
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
CAUTION must not be stored in the
USING refrigerator.
• To get best performance • There is no need to
from the product, disconnect the refrigerator
- Do not place foods too from the power supply if you
closely in front of the vents will be away for less than
at the rear of the appliance three weeks.
as it can obstruct free air But, remove all the food if
circulation in the refrigerator you are going away for the
compartment. three weeks or more.
- Wrap the food up properly or Unplug the refrigerator and
place it in airtight containers clean it, rinse and dry.
before putting it into the • Do not place carbonated
refrigerator. or fizzy drinks in the freezer
- Do not put any newly compartment.
introduced food for freezing Do not put bottles or glass
near to already existing food. containers in the freezer.
• Do not place glass or bottles - When the contents freeze,
or carbonated beverages into the glass may break and
the freezer. cause personal injury and
- The container may freeze and property damage.
break, and this may result in • Do not modify the refrigerator.
injury. Unauthorized modifications
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 can cause safety problems. suitably qualified person and
To reverse an unauthorized connected to a potable water
modification, we will charge supply only.
the full cost of parts and • If you have a long vacation
labor. or business trip and won’t
• Do not change or modify use water or ice dispensers,

SAFETY INFORMATION
the functionality of the close the water valve.
refrigerator. - Otherwise, water leakage
- Changes or modifications may occur.
may result in a personal injury • Wipe excess moisture from
and/or property damage. the inside and leave the
Any changes or modifications doors open.
performed by a 3rd party on - Otherwise, odor and mold
this completed appliance may develop.
are neither covered under • When the refrigerator got
Samsung warranty service, wet by water, pull out the
nor is Samsung responsible power plug and contact your
for safety issues and Samsung Electronics service
damages that result from 3rd center.
party modifications. • Do not apply strong shock
• Do not block air holes. or excessive force onto the
- If the air holes are blocked, surface of glass.
especially with a plastic bag, - Broken glass may result
the refrigerator can be over in a personal injury and/or
cooled. property damage.
If this cooling period lasts • Do not sit on or hang onto
too long, the water filter the door or home bar of
may break and cause water refrigerator.
leakage.
- This may cause the
• Use only the ice-maker refrigerator to fall over, the
provided with the refrigerator. door to separate or a hand
• The water supply to this being caught in the crack of
refrigerator must only be the door, and this may result
installed/connected by a
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 in property damage or injury. • Do not clean the appliance
• If the supply cord is by spraying water directly
damaged, it must be onto it.
replaced by the manufacturer, • Do not use benzene, thinner,
its service agent or similarly or Clorox, Chloride for
qualified persons in order to cleaning.
avoid a hazard. - They may damage the
surface of the appliance and
CAUTION SIGNS may cause a fire.
CAUTION

FOR CLEANING AND

• Before cleaning or
MAINTENANCE performing maintenance,
• Do not spray cleaning unplug the appliance
products directly on the from the wall socket.
display. - Failing to do so may result in
- Printed letters on the display an electric shock or fire.
may come off.
• If any foreign substance
such as water has entered WARNING
SEVERE WARNING
the appliance, unplug the SIGNS FOR
power plug and contact your DISPOSAL
nearest service center. • Leave the shelves in
- Failing to do so may result in place so that children
an electric shock or fire. may not easily climb
• Remove all foreign inside.
substances such as dust or • Ensure that none of the
water from the power plug pipes on the back of the
terminals and contact points appliance are damaged prior
using a dry cloth on a regular to disposal.
basis. • R-600a or R-134a is used as
- Unplug the power plug and a refrigerant.
clean it with a dry cloth. Check the compressor label
- Failing to do so may result in on the rear of the appliance
an electric shock or fire. or the rating label inside the

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 refrigerator to see which covers. (For Australia only)
refrigerant is used for your • When disposing of this or
refrigerator. other refrigerator/s, remove
When this product contains the door/door seals, door
flammable gas (Refrigerant latch so that children or
R-600a), contact your local animals cannot become

SAFETY INFORMATION
authority in regard to safe trapped inside.
disposal of this product. Children should be
Cyclopentane is used as an supervised to ensure that
insulation blowing gas. they do not enter and play
The gases in insulation with the appliance.
material require special - If trapped inside, the child
disposal procedure. may become injury and
Please contact your local suffocate to death.
authorities in regard to the • Please dispose of the
environmentally safe disposal packaging material for this
of this product. product in an environmentally
Ensure that none of the pipes friendly manner.
on the back of the appliances • Keep all packaging materials
are damaged prior to well out of the reach of
disposal. children, as packaging
The pipes shall be broken in materials can be dangerous
the open space. to children.
• It is hazardous for anyone - If a child places a bag over
other than an Authorised its head, it may result in
Service Person to service this suffocation.
appliance.
In Queensland – the
authorized Service Person
MUST hold a Gas Work
Authorisation or Licence for
hydrocarbon refrigerants, to
carry out Servicing or repairs
which involve the removal of
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 ADDITIONAL TIPS designed.
FOR PROPER USAGE • In case of particular foods,
• In the event of a power keeping it under refrigeration
failure, call the local office of can have a bad effect on
your Electricity Company and preservation due to its
ask how long it is going to properties.
last. • Your appliance is frost free,
- Most power failures that are which means there is no
corrected within an hour need to manually defrost
or two will not affect your your appliance, as this will be
refrigerator temperatures. carried out automatically.
However, you should • Temperature rise during
minimize the number of door defrosting can comply with
openings while the power is ISO requirements.
off. But if you want to prevent an
- But should the power failure undue rise in the temperature
last more than 24 hours, of the frozen food while
remove all frozen food. defrosting the appliance,
• If keys are provided with the please wrap the frozen
refrigerator, the keys should food up in several layers of
be kept out of the reach of newspaper.
children and not be in the • Any increase in temperature
vicinity of the appliance. of frozen food during
• The appliance might defrosting can shorten its
not operate consistently storage life.
(possibility of defrosting of • Do not re-freeze frozen foods
contents or temperature that have thawed completely.
becoming too warm in the
frozen food compartment)
when sited for an extended
period of time below the
cold end of the range of
temperature for which the
refrigerating appliance is
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 Saving Energy Tips of energy, please keep the
- Install the appliance in a all inner fittings such as
cool, dry room with adequate baskets, drawers, shelves
ventilation. on the position supplied by
Ensure that it is not exposed manufacturer.
to direct sunlight and never

SAFETY INFORMATION
put it near a direct source of
heat (radiator, for example).
- Not to block any vents and This appliance is intended
grilles is recommended for to be used in household and
energy efficiency. similar applications such as
- Allow warm food to cool - staff kitchen areas in shops,
down before placing it in the offices and other working
appliance. environments;
- Put frozen food in the - farm houses and by clients
refrigerator to thaw. in hotels, motels and other
You can then use the low residential type environments;
temperatures of the frozen - bed and breakfast type
products to cool food in the environments;
refrigerator. - catering and similar non-retail
- Do not keep the door of applications.
the appliance open for too
long when putting food in or
taking food out.
The shorter time for which
the door is open, the less ice
will form in the freezer.
- Allow clearance to the right,
left, back and top when
installing.
This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your
energy bills lower.
- For the most efficient use
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 Setting up your refrigerator
GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE B

REFRIGERATOR A

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung

refrigerator. C D

We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and

efficiencies that this new appliance offers.

Depth “A” 733 mm

Selecting the best location for the Width “B” 908 mm
Refrigerator
Height “C” 1797 mm
Choose : Overall Height “D” 1825 mm

• 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. 50 mm

• A location that allows sufficient space to the 300 mm 300 mm

right, left, back, and top for air circulation.
If the refrigerator does not have enough space,
it can cause the bad influence to refrigeration 125°°
125 125°°
125
efficiency and power consumption.
305.5 mm
• A location that allows you to move the 1519 mm
refrigerator easily if it needs maintenance or
service. 908 mm
• Do not install the refrigerator in locations where
the temperature is over 43 °C (110 °F) or below 72.3 mm
610 mm

5 °C (41 °F). 43 mm

1075 mm

• Each measurement based on the design

dimension, so it may differ depending on
the measuring method.

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 When moving your refrigerator REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
To prevent floor damage, be sure the front leveling DOORS
legs are in the up position (above the floor).
Refer to “HOW TO LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR” in If the refrigerator is too large to pass through your
the manual on page 23. doorway easily, you can remove the refrigerator
doors.

Flooring Tools you will need (Not provided)

SETTING UP
For proper installation, you must place this
refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the same
height as the rest of the floor.
This surface should be strong enough to support a
fully loaded refrigerator. Philips screwdriver Flat-blade Socket wrench
To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large (+) screwdriver (-) (10 mm)
section of the cardboard carton and place it under
the refrigerator where you are working.
When moving the refrigerator, you need to pull and
push it straight forwards or back.
Do not wiggle it from side to side. Allen wrench Allen wrench
Pliers
(4 mm) (5 mm)

• Disconnect power to the refrigerator

CAUTION before removing the doors or drawers.

• Be careful not to drop, damage or

scratch the doors/drawers while
removing them.
• Use care when you remove the doors/drawers.
The doors are heavy and you could injure
yourself.
• Re-attach the doors/drawers properly to avoid:
- Moisture from air leakage.
- Uneven door alignment.
- Wasting energy due to improper door seal.

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 DISASSEMBLING THE FRIDGE 4. Remove the Hinge (F).
DOORS
1. With the door closed, remove the 3 screws
holding the Top Cover (A) with a Phillips (+)
Screwdriver, and then remove the Top Cover
with the entire wire-harnesses attached. F

5. Lift up the Fridge Door and take it off.

• While disassembling and reassembling

A
CAUTION the door, make sure that the electric
wires are not peeled off.
• Do not let the door fall down.

2. Separate the two connectors on the left door

and the one connector on the right door. (B)
If there are red clips on the water tube, remove DISASSEMBLING THE FREEZER
them now. DOORS
Press the white sleeve (C) of the Water Tube
Coupler, and then separate the Water Tube (D). • Be sure to remove the Fridge Door before
- Not all models have red clips. CAUTION removing the Freezer Door.
• Be careful with the wires attached to the bottom
of the Freezer Door while disassembling.
B

B
Red Clip
1. With the door open, remove the screw
(6.35mm) holding the cover (A) of the Adjustable Leg
at the bottom of the door with a Phillips
(+) Screwdriver, and then disassemble the
Connector (B).
D C

A
B
3. Pull up the Fixer Lever (E), and then pull it
forward.

2. Lift up and remove the Mid Hinge Cap (C) on

the Door Hinge above the Freezer Door.
E E

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 3. While pushing the door in the direction of the • Be careful not to damage the wires on
arrow, lift up the Mid Hinge Shaft (D). CAUTION the bottom of the door.
Avoid stepping on them, etc.

2. Insert the Hinge Shaft (C) into the Mid Hinge

Hole (D) and put on the Hinge Cap (E).
D
• When assembling the Hinge Shaft and
the Hinge Cap, be sure to assemble

SETTING UP
them in the correct direction.

4. Being careful that the door does not touch the

Mid Hinge (E), tilt the Door forward a little, and
then lift it up to remove.
C
E
1 D

E
2
3. With the door open, join the connectors on the
bottom of the door.

ASSEMBLING THE
REFRIGERATOR DOORS
• Be sure to re-attach the Freezer Door
CAUTIONbefore re-attaching the Fridge Door.
• Before re-attaching, make sure that all the wire - Be careful not to step on or damage the
connectors at the bottom of the Freezer Door connectors.
are connected.

4. Attach the Adjustable Leg Cover using a Phillips

How to Re-attach the Freezer Door (+) Screwdriver.

1. Insert the door into the lower hinge (A) in the

direction of (1) and then push the door in the
direction of (2).
Take care not to scratch the door with the Mid-
Hinge (B).

B
2

A 1

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 How to Re-Attach the Fridge Door 5. Connect the Water Tube (C). If the model has
red clips, attach them now to the Coupler (D).
1. Attach the detached Fridge Door to the Mid Connect the two connectors on the left door
Hinge. and the one connector (E) on the right door.

E
E

Red Clip
C (6.35 mm)

2. Slide the Fridge Hinge (A) into the fixing slot,

and then press it down so that it is aligned with
Keep the clips out of the reach of children
the hole in the door. CAUTION and make sure that children do not play
with them or put them into their mouths.

6. Attach the front of the Top Cover, and then

press down on its back until it lies flat.
Re-attach the screws.
A

3. Inserting the Fixer Lever (B) in the direction of

the arrow, and then flip it down to assemble.

• Assemble the Fridge and Freezer doors

B
CAUTION in the reverse order of disassembly.
• If the Wire Connectors are cross-assembled,
B the display will not work properly.
• Clips are located inside the cap on the top.
• To prevent water leaks, if the refrigerator uses
red clips, make sure the red clips are properly
4. Assemble the Wire Connector.
connected to the Coupler after you insert the
Water Tube (E) into the center of the Coupler.
When reconnecting the supply hoses, make
sure you connect the same colored hoses
together.

E Center of the Indicator

Line
clip A
(6.35 mm)

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 LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR If the Refrigerator is put on a floor that is not level,
it can cause a height difference between the doors.
AND ADJUSTING HEIGHT AND
GAP OF THE DOORS
• Insert a Flat-Head (-) Screwdriver into the slot
in the Leveling Leg Control Lever and adjust the
How to level the refrigerator level by turning the Control Lever clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
To avoid a hazard due to When you rotate the Lever clockwise, you raise
the refrigerator.
instability of the refrigerator,

SETTING UP
When you rotate the Lever counter-clockwise,
please place the refrigerator you lower the refrigerator.

on a horizontal support and

levelled in accordance with
the following instruction for
installation.
Failing to do so may result in
the refrigerator tipping and a
personal injury. Flat-blade Control Lever
screwdriver(-)
If the front of the appliance is
slightly higher than the rear, • If the Refrigerator is not level back and
front, put a solid panel (such as a plastic
the door can be opened and panel, a plastic ruler, etc.) on the floor
closed more easily. where the rear legs will rest, and then fix
it in place with plastic tape.
Setting up the refrigerator on When you push in the Refrigerator, make
an uneven surface will cause sure the rear legs rest on the panel.
• If you have a wooden floor or similar soft floor,
the refrigerator to be uneven. take care not to damage the floor when pushing
the Refrigerator into place.

- When install the refrigerator,

the legs should touch the
floor surely.
The legs should be located
on the back of under the
each door.
Insert it with flathead
screwdriver and tighten up to
arrow direction.

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 HOW TO ADJUST THE DOOR Snap Rings included with the refrigerator:
HEIGHT
If any one of the doors is lower
than the other:
1 mm 1.5 mm 2 mm 2.5 mm

• Check if the Refrigerator is

level before adjusting the
door.
HOW TO ADJUST THE DOOR GAP
• Adjust the door height difference by inserting a
Snap Ring (1) as shown between the door and If the gap between the left and right fridge
the hinge. compartment doors is not even.
You can use the rings on the right side door of
the fresh food compartment and both sides of • You can adjust the gap by
the freezer compartment. turning the bolt at the top
right of the cold storage
compartment door.
• Do not turn the bolt too far.
You can break it.

(1)

1. With the doors closed, remove the 3 screws

• After checking the height difference, select one holding the top cover using a Phillips
Snap Ring with a suitable thickness. Insert one screwdriver, and then lift it off together with the
Snap Ring only, Inserting two or more Snap connected cables.
Rings may cause the Snap Rings to slip out or
make a rubbing noise.
• Lift up the lower door and insert the Snap Ring
into the space between the Door and the Hinge.

• To avoid injury, insert or remove Snap

CAUTION Rings carefully.
• Keep the Snap Rings out of the reach of
children and make sure that children do not
play with them or put them into their mouths.
2. Turn the bolt with a 4 mm
hexagonal L-wrench to
adjust the gap.
• 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, and 2.5 mm Snap
Rings come with the Refrigerator.
• If the Refrigerator is level before you load it with
food, the Refrigerator may become unbalanced
due to the weight of the food.
If this occurs, adjust the level again using the 3. Turn the bolt clockwise to (   ) widen the
same procedure. gap. Turn the bolt counter clockwise (   ) to
• If you raise the door too far, it can rub against narrow the gap.
the Top Cover.

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 INSTALLING THE WATER Connecting to the water supply line
DISPENSER LINE
1. First, shut off the main water
A water dispenser with a filter is one of the helpful supply.
features on your new refrigerator.
To help promote better health, the water filter
removes unwanted particles from your water.
However, it does not sterilize or destroy
microorganisms.
You may need to purchase a water purifying

SETTING UP
system to do that.
The water line also connects to the ice maker. 2. Locate the nearest cold water drinking line and
For the ice maker to operate properly, water install the pipe clamp and shut off valve.
pressure of 138 ~ 862 kPa is required.
If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low
water pressure (below 20 psi), you can install a Cold water line
booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
After you have connected the water line, make Pipe clamp
sure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is
properly filled. Shut off valve
To do this, press the water dispenser lever until the
water runs from the water outlet.

• Water line installation kits are available at

extra cost from your dealer. 3. Connect the water line installation kit to the shut
We recommend using a water line off valve.
installation kit that contains copper
tubing and 6 mm (¼”) compression nut.
• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance
Cold water line Water line installation
are to be used and that old hose-sets should
kit
not be reused.
Pipe clamp
Shut off valve

Connecting the water supply 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.

Use Copper Tubing Use Plastic Tubing

• ¼” copper tubing • ¼” plastic tubing
• ¼” compression nut (1pc) → Molded end (Bulb)
• Ferrule (2pc) • ¼” compression nut (1pc)

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 5. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice
maker make ice for 1 to 2 days.
Over that period of time, throw out the first 1 or
2 buckets of ice the freezer makes to ensure all
impurities have been removed from the water
line.
Refrigerator
Plastic Tubing • Only connect the water line to a drinkable
(Assembled) water source.
Compression Nut • If you have to repair or disassemble the water
(1/4”) (Assembled) Compression
Fitting line, cut off 1/4“ of the plastic tubing to make
(Assembled) sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.
Molded end • You can test the water line quickly using a
Ferrule (Bulb) paper cup.
(Not supplied) Under normal conditions, the water dispenser
Compression can fill a 170 cc cup in about 10 seconds.
nut (B) (1/4”)
(Not supplied)
Copper tubing or Plastic tubing (A)
(Not supplied) (Not supplied)

Household water supply line PRODUCT FEATURES

• TRIPLE COOLING
- Freezer/Fresh food compartment/convertible
1. Connect the household water line to the compartment are able to maintain optimum
assembled compression fitting. temperature/humidity using by each condenser.
- If you are using copper tubing, slip the And also smell will not mix.
compression nut (B) (not supplied) and ferrule • FLEX ZONE
(not supplied) on the copper tubing (not - It is able to various storage using by Freezer/
supplied) as shown. Cooling/cool selection/thin ice options.
- If you are using plastic tubing (A), insert the • CHILL
molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing (A) into - Fixed temperature technology will keep
the compression fitting. freshness.

• Do not use without the molded end (Bulb)

CAUTION of the plastic tubing (A).

2. Tighten the compression nut (B) onto the

compression fitting.
Do not over-tighten the compression nut (B).

3. Turn water on and check for any leakage.

If you find water drops or leakage in the
connection areas, turn off the main water
supply. Check the connections and, if
necessary, tighten.

4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the filter before

drinking or using the water from the refrigerator.
(Flush approximately 6 minutes.)
To flush, press a large glass or cup against the
water dispenser lever.
Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink after
it is filled, and then repeat.

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 Operating your Samsung
refrigerator
USING THE CONTROL PANEL

OPERATING
(1) (4)

(2) (5)

(3) (7)
(6) (8)

Freezer Door Alarm

( 1 ) ( 2 )
(Hold 3 sec for Power Freeze) (Hold 3 sec for °C↔°F)
Touch this button to set the freezer to your This button serves two purposes:
desired temperature.
You can set the temperature between 1. To turn the door open alarm on and off
-23 °C and -15 °C. If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds beeps if any refrigerator door is left open
to decrease the time needed to freeze for more than two minutes.
products in the Freezer. The beeping stops when you close the
This can be helpful if you need to quickly door. The door alarm function is pre-set to
freeze easily spoiled items or if the On in the factory.
temperature in the freezer has warmed You can turn it off by touching and then
dramatically. releasing this button.
(For example, if the door was left open.) You can turn it back on in the same
fashion.
The icon lights up when the function is on.
When the Door Alarm function is on and
the alarm sound is triggered, the Door
Alarm Icon will blink while the alarm
sounds.

2. Touch and hold this button for

3 seconds to switch the temperature
units between °C and °F.”

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 Energy Saver ( 5 ) Cool Select+ (Cool Select Room)
( 3 )
(Hold 3 sec for Control Lock)
The CoolSelect+ button lets you set the
Touching this button turns Energy Saver Cool Select Room on the bottom right of
mode on and off. When you turn Energy your refrigerator to one of four settings:
Saver on, the Energy Saver icon lights. Freezer, Soft Freezing, Chill, or Cool.
Turn Energy Saver off and the icon goes Press the CoolSelect+ button for three
off. seconds to activate the Cool Select Room
The Energy Saver function is set to “ON” in function, and then select one of the four
the factory. settings.
If condensation or water drops appear on
the doors, turn the Energy Saver mode off.
Also, touching this button for 3 seconds
turns on Control Lock which locks the Freezer
display panel and dispenser buttons so the
Select Freezer to set the same temperature
buttons can not be used.
as the freezer.
Touch 3 seconds to unlock.
• Use this setting to keep frozen food.

Soft Freezing
Select Soft Freezing to set the temperature
Fridge to -5 °C.
( 4 )
(Hold 3 sec for Power Cool) • Use this setting to keep meat and fish
Touch this button to set the fridge to your fresh longer than fridge.
desired temperature.
Chill
You can set the temperature between 1 °C
and 7 °C. Select Chill to set the temperature to -1 °C.
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds • Use this setting to keep deli like steak,
to decrease the time needed to cool fish, bacon and cheese.
products in the Fridge.
This can be helpful if you need to Cool
quickly cool easily spoiled items or if the Select Cool to set the temperature to 2 °C.
temperature in the fridge has warmed
• Use this setting to keep drink (juice,
dramatically.
soft drinks and beer), vegetable, fruit,
(For example, if the door was left open.)
etc.

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 ( 6 ) Ice Type ( 8 ) Filter
Touch the Ice Type button to change the Water filter usage
ice type. This icon will light up when you need to
Each time you touch the Ice Type button, change the filter.
the cubed and crushed ice modes After you use about 300 gallons of water,
alternate and the Cubed or Crushed ice the filter indicator lights up. (in about 6
icon lights up, indicating your selection. months)
If you don’t need ice, turn the function off The icon will blink red for several seconds
to save on water and energy consumption. when you open or close the door.

OPERATING
(See Ice Maker Off below.) After you install the new water filter, touch
and hold the Crushed Ice button for
3 Seconds to reset the filter.
Lighting - If water is not dispensing or dispensing
Touch the Cubed button for three seconds slowly, you need to replace the water
to set the Dispenser LED lamp (under the filter because the water filter is clogged.
display) to continuous mode so that it - Some areas have large amounts of lime
stays on continuously. in their water, which causes the water
If you want the Dispenser lamp to come on filter to clog more quickly.
only when some one uses the dispenser,
touch this button for 3 seconds again to
turn the continuous mode off.
Exhibition Mode

( 7 ) Ice Maker Off (Hold 3 sec)

Touch the Ice Maker Off button for
3 seconds until the Ice Maker Off Indicator
(   ) illuminates.

• In case of Exhibition Mode, It seems

CAUTION working but doesn’t make cool air.
To cancel this mode, touch the Freezer,
Fridge and Door Alarm buttons at the
same time for 5 seconds until “Dingdong”
sounds.
Or you can cancel the exhibition mode
by turning the power off.

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 CHANGING THE WATER FILTER
2
• To reduce risk of water damage to your
WARNING property DO NOT use generic brands 3
of water filters in your SAMSUNG
Refrigerator.

USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND 3. Insert the new filter into the filter case ( 4 ).
WATER FILTERS.
SAMSUNG will not be legally
responsible for any damage,
(Red)
including, but not limited to, property 4
damage caused by water leakage
from the use of a generic water filter.
SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work
ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filter.
The Filter light turns red to let you know when it is
time to change your water filter cartridge.
To give you time to get a new filter, the red light 4. Push the filter in, and then turn it clockwise until
comes on just before the capacity of the current it locks.
filter runs out.
Changing the filter on time provides you with the
freshest, cleanest water from your refrigerator.

1. Shut off the water supply.

Then, turn the water filter ( 1 ) about 1/4 turn,
counter-clockwise.
• If you have trouble inserting the water
filter because of high water pressure,
2. Pull the water filter ( 1 ) from the case filter ( 2 ). shut off the water supply valve.
• The locked symbol should be lined up with the
indicator line.

5. Touch the “Crushed/Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset”

1 button (  (Filter Reset)  ) for about 3 seconds to
reset the water filter. The color of the indicator
changes from red to off.
• To change the water filter more easily,
shut off the water supply valve.
6. If you turned off the water supply, turn it back
• Sometimes, it is hard to disassemble the water
on.
filter because impurities in the water cause it to
stick. If you are having difficulties, grip the water
• For a replacement water filter, visit your
filter firmly and pull it hard.
local home Improvement center, go to
• When you pull out the water filter, a little water Samsung Parts.com on line, or contact
can leak from the opening. This is normal. your authorized Samsung dealer.
To minimize the water leaks, keep the filter Be sure the replacement water filter has
cartridge horizontal when you pull it. the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on
• To prevent overflow, empty the water filter tray the water filter.
( 3 ) and dry around the filter case ( 2 ).

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 Removing any residual matter inside the Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
water supply line after installing the water IMPORTANT:
filter.
The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
1. Turn ON the main water supply and supply reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet
water from water supply line. valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 241
and 827 kPa.
2. Run water through the dispenser until the water If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
runs clear (approx. 6 to 7 minutes). connected to your cold water supply, the water
pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to

OPERATING
This will clean the water supply system and
remove air from the lines. be a minimum of 276 to 414 kPa.
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system
3. Additional flushing may be required in some is less than 276 to 414 kPa:
households.
• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the
4. Open the Refrigerator door and make sure there reverse osmosis system is blocked.
are no water leaks coming from the water filter. Replace the filter if necessary.
• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis
system to refill after heavy usage.
• If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may
further reduce the water pressure when used
in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system.
Remove the water filter.

If you have questions about your water pressure,

call a licensed, qualified plumber.
• Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly,
otherwise water may drip from the
dispenser.
This means that there is still air in the line.

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 CONTROLLING THE • The Freezer or Fridge temp indicator
will blink when the temperature in the
TEMPERATURE fridge or freezer compartment goes up
dramatically.
(Freezer or Fridge temperature indicator
Recommended freezer and fridge
will stop blinking when temperature in the
compartment temperatures Freezer or Fridge becomes normal.
The recommended temperatures for the Freezer If temperature indicator does not stop
and fridge Compartments are -19 °C and 3 °C blinking after several hours, please
(-2 °F and 38 °F) respectively. contact your service center.
If the temperature of the Freezer and fridge
Compartments are too high or low, adjust the
temperature manually. Power Freeze
The Power Freeze function substantially speeds up
the freezer compressor, causing the freezer to cool
down rapidly to a temperature you choose.
CONTROLLING THE FREEZER When you touch and hold the Freezer button
for 3 seconds, Power Freezer function will be
TEMPERATURE activated.
Power Freeze is useful if you need to quick freeze
an item, to make a large quantity of ice, or to cool
the freezer rapidly if it has warmed dramatically (for
example, if the door was left open).
To turn the Power Freeze function off manually,
press the Freezer button, and then re-set the
Freezer temperature.
Power Freeze turns off automatically after 50 hours
to decrease energy consumption.
When you use this function, the energy
consumption of the refrigerator will increase.
Recommend Temp (Freezer) : -19 °C (-2 °F) If you need to freeze large amounts of food,
activate the Power Freeze function at least
20 hours before.
Freezer
Press the Freezer button to set the freezer to
desired temperature from the range between
-15 °C and -23 °C.
Default set temperature is set on -19 °C and each
time you press the Freezer button, temperature will
change in following order and temperature indicator
will display the desired temperature.

-19 °C -20 °C -21 °C -22 °C -23 °C

-18 °C -17 °C -16 °C -15 °C

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 CONTROLLING THE FRIDGE USING THE ICE AND COLD
TEMPERATURE WATER DISPENSERS

Push the appropriate ice type button

to select what you want dispensed
Using the ice lever ( 1 )

OPERATING
Push the Ice lever dispenser ( 1 ) gently with your
glass. Ice will be released from the dispenser.
You can choose the type of ice by pushing the
cubed or crushed button first.
Recommend Temp (Fridge) : 3 °C (37 °F )

Press the Fridge button to set the fridge to desired

temperature from the range between 1 °C and
7 °C.
NO ICE
Default set temperature is set on 3 °C and each Select this if you want to turn ice
time you press the Fridge button, temperature will maker off

change in following order and temperature indicator

will display the desired temperature.

3 °C 2 °C 1 °C 7 °C Using the Water lever ( 2 )

4 °C 5 °C 6 °C
Push the Water lever dispenser ( 2 ) gently with
your glass.
• The temperature of the Freezer, Fridge Water will be released from the dispenser.
or Cool Select Room may rise when
you open the doors too frequently, or if
a large amount of warm or hot food is
placed inside.
• This may cause the digital display to blink.
Once the Freezer and Fridge temperature return (1)

to their normal set temperatures, the blinking (2)

will stop.
• If the blinking continues, you may need to “reset”
the Refrigerator.
Try unplugging the appliance, wait for around
10 minutes, and then plug the power cord back • If you push the water and Ice lever at
in. about the same time, the dispenser
• If there is a communication error between the operates only the option you actually
Display and Main Controller, the Display light selected or pushed first.
may blink “PC-Er” with Beep Sound.
If the blinking continues for a long period of • Please wait 1 second before removing
time, please contact a Samsung Electronics the cup after dispensing water to prevent
Service Center. spills. Do not pull out the lever dispenser
after dispensing ice or water.
It comes back automatically.

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 Using the Ice & Water Dispenser together • To test the ice maker, press the Test button on
the ice maker.
To get Ice and water, push the Ice lever ( 1 ) first You will hear the refrigerator chime (ding-dong).
for ice, then move your glass down and press the When the chime sounds, release the Test
water dispenser lever ( 2 ) for water. button.
• The chime sounds automatically again to let you
know the ice maker is working well.

MAINTAINING THE ICE BUCKET Check the water

level
• To clean the ice bin/bucket, wash with a mild
detergent, rinse well, and dry thoroughly.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents. Test button

• Ice is made in cubes.

When you select “Crushed”, the ice maker
grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice.
• When you select Cubed Ice after using the • If you want to remove the ice cubes
Crushed Ice mode, a small amount of residual CAUTION without using the ice bucket, please turn
crushed ice might be produced. the ice maker off.
• The ice cubes generated by the rapid ice (However, remove the front cover from
making process will look white, which indicates the ice maker.)
they are generated normally. The ice cubes in the ice maker can spill
• If ice doesn’t come out, pull out the ice bucket out over the drawer.
and press the Test button located on the right
side of ice maker. • Do not put food in the ice bucket.
See the illustration under Making Ice below. CAUTION If you store food in the ice bucket, the
food may get in the way of the ice maker
• Do not press the Test button continuously if the
while opening/closing the door, causing
tray is filled with ice or water.
damage to the ice maker.
Water may overflow or ice may jam the bucket.
• Note that the ice cubes in the ice bucket
CAUTION may spill out over the drawer when
removing the ice bucket from the drawer.
If this is the case, be sure to clear the ice
MAKING ICE cubes that spilled out of the drawer.
• To fill the ice bucket to maximum capacity after
installation, follow these steps: • If a power failure occurs, ice cubes
CAUTION may melt then freeze together when
1. Allow your refrigerator to operate and cool the power comes back on, causing the
down for 24 hours (or 1 full day). dispenser to be out of order.
- Waiting 24 hours will allow your ice maker to
cool properly.
To prevent this problem, after a power failure, pull
out the ice bucket and discard the residual ice or
2. Dispense 4 to 6 ice cubes into a glass.
water.
3. After another 8, and then 16 hours, dispense a
full glass of ice. • If you use all the ice at once, you must
repeat Steps 2 and 3 above.
However, only wait 8 hours before
dispensing the first 4 to 6 ice cubes.
This will replenish the ice cubes and
ensure maximum ice production.

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 USING THE ICE OFF FUNCTION GOING ON VACATION...
When you select the Ice Off mode, remove all ice If you are going on a long vacation or business trip
cubes from the bucket. and won’t use the water or ice dispensers for a
If you leave the ice cubes in the bucket, the ice long time:
cubes may clump together, making it difficult to - Close the water valve.
remove them. Otherwise, water leakage may occur.
To remove the ice bucket safely and avoid injury, - Remove all food and ice in the ice bucket.
hold the bottom of the bucket with one hand and
- Unplug the refrigerator.
the side of the bucket with the other.
- Wipe excess moisture from inside and leave the

OPERATING
Then, lift up on the ice bucket, and pull it straight
out. doors open.
To put the ice bucket back in, push it firmly straight Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
back.

• If the ice bucket is not pushed firmly into

place, ice in the bucket can melt.
ICE MAKER DO’S AND DON’TS
If the bucket does not fit, turn the helix 90 degree Do not put your fingers, hands or any other
(see the last illustration on the right, below) and try unsuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker
again. bucket.
- You can hurt yourself or damage the refrigerator.
Never put your finger or any other objects in the
dispenser opening.
- You can injure yourself.
Do not try to disassemble the ice maker.
Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water
while it is in the refrigerator.
Remove it to clean it.
• The inside of the ice bucket is very cold
• When you insert the Ice maker tray, be
CAUTION when the refrigerator is operating.
CAUTION sure that the tray is well centered at the
Do not reach deep inside the ice bucket.
entrance.
• Use only the ice maker provided with the
Otherwise, the tray may be stuck.
refrigerator.
The water supply to this refrigerator must only
be installed/connected by a suitably qualified
person. Water clouding phenomenon
Connect to a potable water supply only. • All water provided to the refrigerator flows
• To operate the ice maker properly, water through a core alkaline water filter.
pressure of 138 ~ 862 kPa is required. In the filtering process, the pressure
of the water that has flowed out of the
filter has increased, and the water has
become saturated with oxygen and
nitrogen.
When this water flows out into the air,
the pressure plummets and the oxygen
and nitrogen get supersaturated, which
results in gas bubbles.
The water may temporarily look misty or
cloudy due to these oxygen bubbles.
After a few seconds, the water will look
clear.

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 PARTS AND FEATURES
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator.

Fridge

Ice-Maker
Foldable-Shelf

Fixed-Shelf

Quick Space -Shelf

Fridge Multi-Purpose
Guard Egg tray

EZ Fresh Vegetable & Water filter

Fruit Drawers

EZ Freezer Slide-Shelf

Cool Select Room

Dry Food and Meat
Storage Bin

Freezer Door Bins (1) (1)

Freezer Cool select room

The door guards in the freezer of this model are the two star sections except the top guard, so
the temperature in two star sections are slightly higher than other freezer compartment.
(1) is two star section.

When closing the door, make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid
scratching the other door. If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed, put it back into the correct
position, and then close the door.
Moisture may appear at times on the Vertical Hinged Section.
The door handle may become loose over time.
If this happens, tighten the bolts found on the inside of the door.
If you close one door with too much force, the other door may open.

When the door opens, the interlock switch automatically turns off the auger motor in the ice
maker for safety reasons.

If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact Samsung service.

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 ADDITIONAL PART - ASSY SHELF • The ASSY SHELF FRE shall be used
CAUTION only to the designated location with the
FRE Middle drawer removed.
To get more space, you can remove each Middle • Do not place and use the ASSY SHELF FRE on
drawer of freezer and Cool Select Room. the EZ Freezer Slide-Shelf.
And then, locate the ‘ASSY SHELF FRE’ between • Able to prevent damage when not in use,
middle and bottom drawers of the freezer and Cool please store the ASSY SHELF FRE in a secure
Select Room, since it does not affect thermal and place.
mechanical characteristics. • Do not insert the shelf upside-down, or in the
reverse direction.

OPERATING
ASSY SHELF FRE

ASSY SHELF FRE

EZ Freezer
Slide-Shelf

Middle drawer

Location
n of ASSY
SHELF FRE

1. Remove the attached Tape on the shelf.

2. Take out the middle drawer to assemble the
ASSY SHELF FRE.
3. Insert the ASSY SHELF FRE with the “REAR”
mark side up.
If the “REAR” mark is unable to identify, insert
the protruding part of the ASSY SHELF FRE at
first as shown in figure.

( 1 )

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 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR 2. Tempered Glass shelves
• To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the
ACCESSORIES direction shown (1) and lift it up vertically (2).
1. Door Bins or Guards Compartment Pull the shelf out.
• To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull • To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and
straight out. guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired
• To relocate - Slide it in above the desired height.
location and push down until it stops. Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the
hooks can drop into the slots.
• Injuries can occur if the door bins are not
CAUTION firmly attached to the doors. • The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy.
Do not allow children to play with longer. CAUTION Use special care when removing them.
Sharp corners of the bins may cause
injury.

• Do not adjust a bin full of food. 1

Remove the food first.
2

3. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers (EZ Fresh Zone)

• Holding the drawer with one hand, lift it up a
little bit while pulling it forward, and then pull it
• Dust removal method - Remove the guard and out of the refrigerator.
wash in water.
• Remove the door bins before removing
• If it is stained with oil after use, wash in the drawer to prevent damage to the
water right away. door bins.

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 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
• Do not use benzene, thinner, Clorox, or
WARNING car detergent to clean the refrigerator.
They can damage the surface of the
appliance and may cause a fire.
• Do not spray the refrigerator with water while it
is plugged in, This can cause an electric shock.

• To clean the refrigerator, follow these steps:

OPERATING
1. Unplug the power code of the refrigerator.
2. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper
towel with water.

Do not use any kind of detergent to clean

the refrigerator because that can discolor
or damage the refrigerator.

3. Wipe the inside and outside of refrigerator until

it is clean and dry.

4. Plug the power code of the refrigerator back in.

CHANGING THE INTERIOR

LIGHTS
Freezer / Fridge LED Lamp

• If the LED Lamp Cover is stained with foreign

substances, the LED lamp may not look bright.
Wipe the surface cover with clean dry cloth to
return the light to full brighteness.

• Do not disassemble or replace the LED

CAUTION type lighting yourself.
To replace the LED lights, contact
a Samsung service center or your
authorized Samsung dealer.

If you attempt to replace the LED lamps

yourself, you risk subjecting yourself to an
electric shock or serious personal injury.

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 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION

The refrigerator • Check if the power plug is properly connected.

does not work at • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the
all or it does not freezer or fridge inner temperature.
chill sufficiently. If it is, set the freezer or fridge to a colder temperature.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
If so, it may not be able to cool sufficiently.
Install it in a location that is out of direct sunlight and not near a heat
source.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper
ventilation? If so, it may not be able to cool sufficiently.
Keep it an appropriate distance from the wall.
• Is there too much food inside so that the food is blocking the outlet vent?
To keep the refrigerator at a suitable temperature, do not fill the refrigerator
with too much food.

The food in the • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is too low.
fridge is frozen. If so, raise the set temperature inside the refrigerator.
• Is the temperature in the room too low? Set the refrigerator warmer.
• Did you store food with a high moisture content in the coldest part of the
refrigerator or near the cooling outlet vent?
Try moving those items to the other shelves in the fridge instead of
keeping them in the colder areas or bins.

You hear unusual • Check if the refrigerator is level and stable.

noise or sounds. • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper
ventilation?
• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
• If you hear a “ticking” sound from inside the refrigerator, this is normal.
It occurs because various parts contract or expand in response to
temperature changes in the refrigerator interior.
• If it sounds as if something is hitting something else inside the refrigerator,
this is normal.
The sound is caused by the compressor operating at high capacity.

The cabinet-door • Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical
sealing area of the hinged section of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
appliance is hot • Is the refrigerator door ajar?
and condensation Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time.
is occurring.

The Ice Maker is • It may take longer to make ice if it is not sufficiently cool, such as when
not producing ice. first installed.
• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
• Check if the filter is properly installed.
If it is not properly installed, the ice making function may not work.

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 PROBLEM SOLUTION

You can hear water • This is normal.

bubbling in the The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating through the refrigerator.
refrigerator.

There is a bad • Check for spoiled food.

smell in the • Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) should be tightly covered.
refrigerator. • Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or

TROUBLESHOOTING
suspicious food.

Frost forms on the • Is the air vent blocked?

walls of the freezer. Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.
• Allow sufficient space between the stored food for efficient air circulation.
• Is the freezer drawer closed properly?

The water • Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
dispenser is not • Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
functioning. • Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
• Is the water tank frozen because the fridge temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.
• Check if the filter is properly installed.
If it is not properly installed, the water dispenser may not work.

The auto close • Is there an imbalance between the right and left parts of the door?
system does not • Open and close the door smoothly 1~2 times.
work with the After you do this, the auto close system usually works properly again.
freezer door. • Try opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right part and the
left part of the door.

Condensation or • Condensation or water drops may form if the humidity is too high while the
water drops forms refrigerator is operating.
on vertical mullion • If condensation or water drops appears on vertical mullion and
and surroundings, surroundings, etc., turn the Energy Saving mode off after removing the
etc. condensation.

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 Ambient Room Temperature Limits
This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked
on the rating plate.
Ambient Temperature range (°C)
Class Symbol
IEC 62552 (ISO 15502) ISO 8561
Extended Temperate SN +10 to +32 +10 to +32
Temperate N +16 to +32 +16 to +32
Subtropical ST +16 to +38 +18 to +38
Tropical T +16 to +43 +18 to +43
Internal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the fridge/freezer,
ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door.
Adjust the temperature as required to compensate for these factors.
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 elec-
tronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types
of waste and recycle them 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 office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environ-
mentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the pur-
chase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal.

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