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 Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION………………………………………………………………… 2
SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR…………………………… 17
OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR…………………………… 25
TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………………………………… 41

Safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION used by children aged
from 8 years and above
• Before operating the
and persons with reduced
appliance, please read this
physical, sensory or mental
manual thoroughly and retain
capabilities or lack of
it for your reference.
experience and knowledge
• Use this appliance only for
if they have been given
its intended purpose as
supervision or instruction
described in this instruction
concerning use of the
manual.
appliance in a safe way and
This appliance is not
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.
manual do not cover all
• This appliance can be
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 possible conditions and Important safety symbols
situations that may occur. and precautions:
It is your responsibility to use
common sense, caution, Hazards or unsafe
and care when installing, practices that may result
maintaining, and operating in severe personal
WARNING

your appliance. injury or death.

safety information
• Because these following Hazards or unsafe
operating instructions practices that may
cover various models, the result in minor personal
CAUTION
characteristics of your injury or property
refrigerator may differ slightly damage.
from those described in this
manual.
And not all warning signs Do NOT attempt.
may be applicable.
If you have any questions Do NOT disassemble.
or concerns, contact your
nearest service center or find Do NOT touch.
help and information online
Follow directions
at www.samsung.com.
carefully.
• It is hazardous for anyone
other than an Authorized Unplug the power plug
Service Person to service from the wall socket.
this appliance. In Queensland Make sure the machine
– the authorized Service is grounded to prevent
Person MUST hold a Gas electric shock.
Work Authorisation or
Licence for hydrocarbon Call the contact center
refrigerants, to carry out for help.
Servicing or repairs which Note.
involve the removal of
covers. (For Australia only)

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 These warning signs are here -- When transporting and
to prevent injury to you and installing the appliance,
others. care should be taken to
Please follow them explicitly. ensure that no parts of
After reading this section, the refrigerating circuit are
keep it in a safe place for damaged.
future reference.

WARNING
SEVERE WARNING
WARNING
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR
SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION
TRANSPORTATION • Do not install this
AND SITE appliance in a humid,
• When transporting oily or dusty location, in
and installing the a location exposed to
appliance,care should be direct sunlight and water
taken to ensure that no (rain drops).
parts of the refrigerating -- Deteriorated insulation of
circuit are damaged. electrical parts may cause an
• R-600a or R-134a is used as electric shock or fire.
a refrigerant. • Do not install this appliance
Check the compressor label near a heater, inflammable
on the rear of the appliance material.
or the rating label inside the • Do not plug several
refrigerator to see which appliances into the same
refrigerant is used for your multiple power board.
refrigerator. The refrigerator should
• When this product contains always be plugged into its
flammable gas (Refrigerant own individual electrical
R-600a), contact your local outlet which has a voltage
authority in regard to safe rating that matched the
disposal of this product. rating plate.
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 -- This provides the best service of this appliance
performance and also is recommended by a
prevents overloading house qualified technician or
wiring circuits, which could service company.
cause a fire hazard from -- Failing to do so may result
overheated wires. in an electric shock, fire,
explosion, problems with the

safety information
-- There is a risk of electric
shock or fire. product, or injury.
• Do not use a cord that • This refrigerator must be
shows cracks or abrasion properly installed and located
damage along its length or at in accordance with the
either end. manual before it is used.
• Do not pull or excessively • Do not install the refrigerator
bend the power cord. in a damp place or place
• Do not twist or tie the power where it may come in
cord. contact with water.
• Do not hook the power cord -- Deteriorated insulation of
over a metal object, place a electrical parts may cause an
heavy object on the power electric shock or fire.
cord, insert the power cord • Connect the power plug in
between objects, or push the proper position with the cord
power cord into the space hanging down.
behind the appliance. -- If you connect the power
• Do not store explosive plug upside down, wire can
substances such as aerosol get cut off and a cause fire or
cans with a flammable an electric shock.
propellant in this appliance. • Do not use a cord that
• Do not install this appliance shows cracks or abrasion
in a location where gas may damage along its length or at
leak. either end.
-- This may result in an electric • Make sure that the power
shock or fire. plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the
• The installation or any refrigerator.
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 • When moving the refrigerator, sure that it is in accordance
be careful not to roll over or with local and national
damage the power cord. codes.
-- This may result in an electric
shock or fire. • If the supply cord is
• This appliance should be damaged, it must
positioned in such a way that be replaced by the
it is accessible to the power manufacturer, its service
plug. agent or similarly
-- Failing to do so may result in qualified persons in order
an electric shock or fire due to avoid a hazard.
to electric leakage. • The fuse on refrigerator
must be changed by a
• Keep the packing materials
qualified technician or service
out of reach of children.
company.
-- There is a risk of death from
-- Failing to do so may result
suffocation if children put
in electric shock or personal
them on their head.
injury.
• This appliance must be
properly grounded.
• Do not ground the appliance
to a gas pipe, plastic water CAUTION SIGNS FOR
CAUTION
pipe, or telephone line. INSTALLATION
-- You must ground the
• Keep ventilation
refrigerator to prevent any
opening in the appliance
power leakages or electric
enclosure or mounting
shocks caused by current
structure clear of
leakage from the refrigerator.
obstruction.
-- This may result in an electric
• Allow the appliance to stand
shock, fire, explosion, or
for 2 hours before loading
problems with the product.
foods after installation and
• Never plug the power cord turning on.
into a socket that is not
grounded correctly and make
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 WARNING
SEVERE WARNING • Do not sit on the Freezer
SIGNS FOR USING door.
• Do not touch the power -- The door may be broken and
plug with wet hands. cause a personal injury.
-- This may result in an electric • To prevent children
shock. entrapment, you must

safety information
• Do not store articles on the reinstall the divider using
top of the appliance. provided screws after
cleaning or other actions if
-- When you open or close the
you removed the divider from
door, the articles may fall and
the drawer.
cause a personal injury and/
or material damage. • Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
• Do not put items filled with
hole, ice chute and ice maker
water on the refrigerator.
bucket.
-- If spilled, there is a risk of fire
-- It may cause a personal
or electric shock.
injury or material damage.
• Do not let children hang on
-- Failure to do so may cause
the door.
personal injury or material
If not, a serious injury may
damage.
occur.
• Do not store volatile or
-- Risk of children entrapment.
flammable substances such
Do not let children enter
as benzene, thinner, alcohol,
inside the refrigerator.
ether or LP gas in the
• Do not leave the doors of refrigerator.
the refrigerator open while
-- The storage of any of such
the refrigerator is unattended
products may cause an
and do not let children enter
explosion.
inside the refrigerator.
• Do not store low
• Do not allow babies or
temperature-sensitive
children go inside the drawer.
pharmaceutical products,
-- It can cause death from scientific materials or other
suffocation by entrapment or low temperature-sensitive
personal injury. products in the refrigerator.
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 -- Products that require • Bottles should be stored
strict temperature controls tightly together so that they
must not be stored in the do not fall out.
refrigerator. • In the event of a gas leak
• Do not place or use electrical (such as propane gas,
appliance inside the LP gas, etc.), ventilate
refrigerator, unless they are of immediately without touching
a type recommended by the the power plug.
manufacturer. Do not touch the appliance
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry or power cord.
the inside of the refrigerator. -- Do not use a ventilating fan.
Do not place a lighted -- A spark may result in an
candle in the refrigerator for explosion or fire.
removing bad odors. • Use only the LED Lamps
-- This may result in an electric provided by manufacturer or
shock or fire. service agent.
• Do not touch the inside walls • Children should be
of the freezer or products supervised to ensure that
stored in the freezer with wet they do not play with the
hands. appliance.
-- This may cause frostbite. -- Keep fingers out of “pinch
• Do not use me chanical point” areas; clearances
devices or any other means between the doors and
to accelerate the defrosting cabinet are necessarily small.
process, other than those Be careful when you open
recommended by the the doors when children are
manufacturer. in the area.
• Do not damage the • Do not let children hang on
refrigerant circuit. the door.
If not, a serious injury may
• This product is intended occur.
only for the storage • Risk of children entrapment.
of food in a domestic Do not let children enter
environment. inside the refrigerator.
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 • 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.

safety information
• If any dust or water is in the
-- When repairing or reinstalling refrigerator, pull out power
the appliance is required, plug and contact your
contact your nearest service Samsung Electronics service
center. center.
-- Failing to do so may result -- There is a risk of fire.
in an electric shock, fire, • Plug the power plug into the
problems with the product, wall socket firmly.
or injury. Do not use a damaged
power plug, damaged power
• If the appliance cord or loose wall socket.
generates a strange
-- This may result in an electric
noise, a burning or smell
shock or fire.
or smoke, unplug the
• Do not stand on top of the
power plug immediately
appliance or place objects
and contact your nearest
(such as laundry, lighted
service center.
candles, lighted cigarettes,
-- Failing to do so may result in
dishes, chemicals, metal
an electric or fire hazards.
objects, etc.) on the
• Pull the power plug out of
appliance.
the socket before changing
-- This may result in an electric
the interior lamps of the
shock, fire, problems with the
refrigerator
product, or injury.
-- Otherwise, there is a risk of
• Do not put a container filled
electric shock.
with water on the appliance.
• If you experience difficulty
-- If spilled, there is a risk of fire
when changing the light,
or electric shock.
contact service agent.
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 • Never stare directly at the UV property damage.
LED lamp for long periods of • Do not change or modify
time. the functionality of the
-- This may result in eye strain refrigerator.
due to the ultraviolet rays. -- Changes or modifications
may result in a personal injury
and/or property damage.
Any changes or modifications
performed by a 3rd party on
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
CAUTION
this completed appliance
USING
are neither covered under
• To get best performance Samsung warranty service,
from the product, nor is Samsung responsible
-- Do not place foods too for safety issues and
closely in front of the vents damages that result from 3rd
at the rear of the appliance party modifications.
as it can obstruct free air • Do not block air holes.
circulation in the refrigerator -- If the air holes are blocked,
compartment. especially with a plastic bag,
-- Wrap the food up properly or the refrigerator can be over
place it in airtight containers cooled.
before putting it into the If this cooling period lasts
refrigerator. too long, the water filter
-- Do not put any newly may break and cause water
introduced food for freezing leakage.
near to already existing food. • Please observe maximum
• Do not place carbonated storage times and expiry
or fizzy drinks in the freezer dates of frozen goods.
compartment. • Fill the water tank, ice tray,
Do not put bottles or glass water cubes only with
containers in the freezer. potable water.
-- When the contents freeze, • Use only the ice-maker
the glass may break and provided with the refrigerator.
cause personal injury and • The water supply to this
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 refrigerator must only be CAUTION
CAUTION SIGNS
connected to a potable water FOR CLEANING AND
supply only. MAINTENANCE
• In order to operate the
• Do not clean the
ice-maker properly, water
appliance by spraying
pressure of 138 ~ 862 kPa
water directly onto it.

safety information
(1.4 ~ 8.8 kgf/cm³) is
• Do not use benzene, thinner
required.
or alcohol to clean the
• If you have a long vacation appliance.
or business trip and won’t
-- This may result in
use water or ice dispensers,
discoloration, deformation,
close the water valve.
damage, electric shock or
-- Otherwise, water leakage fire.
may occur.
• Do not use or place any
• Wipe excess moisture from substances sensitive
the inside and leave the to temperature such
doors open. as inflammable sprays,
-- Otherwise, odor and mold inflammable objects, dry ice,
may develop. medicine, or chemicals near
• Do not spray volatile material the refrigerator.
such as insecticide onto the Do not keep volatile or
surface of the appliance. inflammable objects or
-- As well as being harmful to substances (benzene,
humans, it may also result thinner, propane gas, etc.) in
in an electric shock, fire or the refrigerator.
problems with the product. -- This refrigerator is for storing
• Do not apply strong shock food only.
or excessive force onto the • This may result in a fire or an
surface of glass. explosion.
-- Broken glass may result • Do not spray cleaning
in a personal injury and/or products directly on the
property damage. display.
-- Printed letters on the display
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 may come off. WARNING
SEVERE WARNING
• If any foreign substance SIGNS FOR
such as water has entered DISPOSAL
the appliance, unplug the
• Ensure that none of the
power plug and contact your
pipes on the back of the
nearest service center.
appliance are damaged
-- Failing to do so may result in prior to disposal.
an electric shock or fire. • R-600a or R-134a is used as
• Remove all foreign a refrigerant.
substances such as dust or Check the compressor label
water from the power plug on the rear of the appliance
terminals and contact points or the rating label inside the
using a dry cloth on a regular refrigerator to see which
basis. refrigerant is used for your
-- Unplug the power plug and refrigerator.
clean it with a dry cloth. When this product contains
-- Failing to do so may result in flammable gas (Refrigerant
an electric shock or fire. R-600a), contact your local
• Never put fingers or other authority in regard to safe
objects into the dispenser disposal of this product.
hole and ice chute. Cyclopentane is used as an
-- It may cause a personal insulation blowing gas.
injury or material damage. The gases in insulation
material require special
• Before cleaning or disposal procedure.
performing maintenance, Please contact your local
unplug the appliance authorities in regard to the
from the wall socket. environmentally safe disposal
-- Failing to do so may result in of this product.
an electric shock or fire. Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of the
appliances are damaged
prior to disposal.
The pipes shall be broken in
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 the open space. ADDITIONAL TIPS
• When disposing of this or FOR PROPER USAGE
other refrigerator/s, remove • In the event of a power
the door/door seals, door failure, call the local office of
latch so that children or your Electricity Company and
animals cannot become ask how long it is going to

safety information
trapped inside. last.
Leave the shelves in place so
-- Most power failures that are
that children may not easily
corrected within an hour
climb inside.
or two will not affect your
• Children should be refrigerator temperatures.
supervised to ensure that However, you should
they do not enter and play minimize the number of door
with the appliance. openings while the power is
-- If trapped inside, the child off.
may become injury and -- Should the power failure last
suffocate to death. more than 24 hours, remove
• Please dispose of the all frozen food.
packaging material for this • The appliance might
product in an environmentally not operate consistently
friendly manner. (possibility of temperature
becoming too warm in the
refrigerator) when sited
for an extended period of
time below the cold end of
the range of temperature
for which the refrigerating
appliance is designed.
• In case of particular foods,
keeping it under refrigeration
can have a bad effect on
preservation due to its
properties.

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 • Your appliance is frost free, Saving Energy Tips
which means there is no -- Install the appliance in a
need to manually defrost cool, dry room with adequate
your appliance, as this will be ventilation.
carried out automatically. Ensure that it is not exposed
• Temperature rise during to direct sunlight and never
defrosting can comply with put it near a direct source of
ISO requirements. heat (radiator, for example).
But if you want to prevent an -- Not to block any vents and
undue rise in the temperature grilles is recommended for
of the frozen food while energy efficiency.
defrosting the appliance, -- Allow warm food to cool
please wrap the frozen down before placing it in the
food up in several layers of appliance.
newspaper. -- Put frozen food in the
refrigerator to thaw.
You can then use the low
temperatures of the frozen
products to cool food in the
refrigerator.
-- Do not keep the door of
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.
-- Clean the rear of the
refrigerator regularly.
Dust increases energy
consumption.
-- Do not set temperature
colder than necessary.

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 -- Ensure sufficient air exhaust This appliance is intended
at the refrigerator base to be used in household and
and at the back wall of the similar applications such as
refrigerator. -- staff kitchen areas in shops,
Do not cover air vent offices and other working
openings. environments;

safety information
-- It is recommended to -- farm houses and by
install the refrigerator with clients in hotels, motels
clearance to the back and and other residential type
sides. environments;
This will help reduce power -- bed and breakfast type
consumption and keep your environments;
energy bills lower. -- catering and similar non-retail
-- For the most efficient use applications.
of energy, please keep the
all inner fittings such as
baskets, drawers, shelves
on the position supplied by
manufacturer.

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 Setting up your French Door
Refrigerator
GETTING READY TO INSTALL B
THE REFRIGERATOR A

Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung

E
French Door Refrigerator.
C D
We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and
efficiencies that this new appliance offers.

Selecting the best location for the

refrigerator Depth “A” 726 mm
Width “B” 908 mm
Choose: Height “C” 1749 mm

• A location with easy access to a water supply. Overall Height “D” 1777 mm
• A location without direct exposure to sunlight. Depth “E” 788 mm
• A location with level (or nearly level) flooring.
• A location with enough space for the
refrigerator doors to open easily.
• A location that allows sufficient space to the
right, left, back, and top for air circulation. 50 mm

If the refrigerator does not have enough space,

it can cause the bad influence to refrigeration
effi ciency and power consumption.
• A location that allows you to move the 125° 125°
refrigerator easily if it needs maintenance or
service. 335 mm

• Do not install the refrigerator in locations where 1578 mm

the temperature is over 110 °F (43 °C) or below 908 mm
50 °F (10 °C ).
122 mm
610 mm

61 mm
1088 mm
1125 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 DOORS
CAUTION adjusting legs are in the up position (above
For some installations, you need to remove the
the floor).
fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the
Refer to “Leveling the Refrigerator” on
refrigerator to its final location.
page 20.
Do not remove the doors/drawer if you don’t need
to.
If you do not need to remove the refrigerator
doors, go to “Leveling the Refrigerator” on page

setting up
20.
If you need to remove the doors. continue below.
Before removing the door/drawer, make sure you
read the following items:
Flat-blade screw Control Lever
driver (-)

Disconnect power to the refrigerator

WARNING before removing the door or drawer.

Flooring • Be careful not to drop, damage or

For proper installation, you must place this scratch the door / drawer while removing
refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the them.
same height as the rest of the floor. • Be careful not to injure yourself while removing
This surface should be strong enough to support a the doors / drawer.
fully loaded refrigerator. • Reattach the door/drawer properly to avoid:
To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large -- Moisture from air leakage.
section of the cardboard carton and place it under -- Uneven door alignment.
the refrigerator where you are working. -- Wasting energy due to improper door seal.
When moving the refrigerator, you need to pull and
push it straight forwards or back.
Do not wiggle it from side to side.
Disassembling the refrigerator doors
Be careful not to drop and scratch the
WARNING doors while removing them.

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 Required Tools (Not provided) 3. Pull and remove the hinge lever ( 5 ).
Remove the ground screw ( 6 ) attached to the
You need the following tools to complete the upper left door hinges with a philips screwdriver
installation of your refrigerator: (+). Remove the upper left and right door
hinges ( 7 ).

(5) (6)

Philips Flat-blade screw Socket wrench

screwdriver (+) driver (-) (13/32”) (10 mm) (7)

Allen wrench
Pliers
(3/16”) (5 mm)
4. Lift the door straight up to remove.

With the door opened

1. Remove 3 screws holding down the TOP
TABLE ( 1 ) and separate the connected wires.

(1)

5. Remove the screw ( 8 ) attached to the

lower left and right door hinges with a philips
screwdriver (+).
Remove the 2 hex head bolts ( 9 ) attached to
the lower left and right door hinges with an allen
wrench (3/16”).
Remove the lower left and right door hinges
2. Disconnect two connectors ( 2 ) on the left side ( 10 ).
door.
To remove the water coupler from the hinge,
twist and pull it from the hinge. (10)
Remove the water line ( 3 ) while pressing the (8)
marked part ( 4 ) of the water line coupler. (9)

(2)
Allen wrench

(3)
(4)

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 REATTACHING THE
REFRIGERATOR DOORS 3. Take out the lower basket ( 2 ) by lifting the
basket up from the rail system.
To reattach the fridge doors after you have moved
the fridge to its final location, assemble the parts in
reverse order.
(2)

1. The Water Line must be fully inserted into the

center of the transparent coupler (Type A) or the

setting up
Guide Lines (Type B) to prevent water leakage
from the dispenser.
You can scratch the side of the bin if you
CAUTION twist it left or right when disassembling or
Type A Type B
re-assembling it.

4. Press the fixing hook of the rail system.

Dispenser

Center of Transparent The Guide Lines

coupler

DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER 5. Holding the top of the Freezer Drawer, pull it
out all the way, and then remove it from the rail
DRAWER system.
1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up.

2. Remove the freeze room guard ( 1 ) by lifting

the guard up.
Be careful not to scratch or dent the
CAUTION sliding rail by letting it strike the floor.

(1)
Make sure that you mount the freezer
CAUTION basket in the right position when removing
/ installing the freezer door.
Failing to do so may result in the door not
opening or closing properly.

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 Putting too much food into the freezer LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR
CAUTION drawers can prevent the freezer from
closing completely and can cause frost Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can
build-up. make final adjustments.
Use a level to test if the refrigerator is level both
side to side and back to front.
If the refrigerator is not level, you will not be able
to get the doors perfectly even, which may cause
moisture condensation and increased energy bills.
Below is an example of how to level the refrigerator
if the left side of the refrigerator is lower than the
right side.

How to adjust the level

1. Open the freezer drawer and remove the lower
basket.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) into a notch on
the left control lever, and then turn it counter-
clockwise to level the refrigerator.
(You turn the lever clockwise to lower the
refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise it.)

RE-ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER

DRAWER flat-blade
screwdriver (-)
Control Lever

To reattach the drawer after you have moved the

fridge to its final location, assemble the parts in
reverse order.
Both control levers must be touching the
CAUTION floor to avoid possible personal injury or
property damage because of tipping.

If the right side is lower, perform the same

procedure, but with the right control lever.

It is difficult to remove the cover leg

front from the refrigerator, so we do not
recommend making small adjustments
with the control lever.
Instead, refer to the next page for the best
way to make minor adjustments to the
doors.

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 MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING THE WATER
BETWEEN DOORS DISPENSER LINE
Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary for A water dispenser with a filter is one of the helpful
getting the doors perfectly even. features on your new refrigerator.
If you need help, review the previous section on To help promote better health, the water filter
leveling the refrigerator. 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.
In order for the ice maker to operate properly, a
water pressure of 138 ~ 862 kPa is required.
Under normal conditions, a 170 cc (5.75 oz.) cup
can be filled in about 10 seconds.
Adjustment part If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low
Fixed part
water pressure (below 138 kPa), you can install a
booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
After you have connected the water line, make
sure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator
The left door is fixed. is properly filled.
To make minor adjustments between To do this, press the water dispenser lever until the
doors, adjust only the right door. water runs from the water outlet.

Water line installation kits are include with

1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ) to reveal the unit. You can find it in freezer drawer.
lower hinge ( 2 ).
The new hose-sets supplied with the
2. Insert a philips screwdriver (+) ( 3 ) into the shaft appliance are to be used and that old
( 4 ) of the lower hinge. hose-sets should not be reused.
3. Adjust the height by turning a philips
screwdriver (+) ( 3 ) clockwise (  DOWN  ) or
counterclockwise (  UP  ). Parts for water line Installation

Water line fixer and screws Pipe connector

(2)

(4)
(1)

(3)
Water line
(3)

When you turn a philips screwdriver (+)

counterclockwise (   ), the door will
move up.

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 Connecting to the water supply line Connecting the water line to the
1. First, shut off the main water supply line.
refrigerator
2. Locate the nearest cold, drinking water line. 1. Remove the cap from the water line on the unit
3. Follow the Water line Installation Instructions in and insert the compression nut of the water line
the installation kit. into the water line on the unit.
2. Connect the water line on the unit with the
CAUTION water line in the kit.
3. Tighten the compression nut onto the
compression fitting.
The water line must be connected to the
There should be no gaps between (A, B & C).
cold water pipe.
4. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
If it is connected to the hot water pipe, it
may cause the purifier to malfunction.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable
water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the
water line, cut off 6.5 mm of the plastic
tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-
free connection.
Close Main Water
pipe

Remove cap

Loosen a

Close Main
No gap
Water pipe
Water Line from
unit

4. After connecting the water supply to the water

filter, turn your main water supply back on and No gap
dispense about 3 L to clear and prime the Water Line from
water filter. Kit

Before being used, the leakage in these

CAUTION places should be examined.

• Samsung Warranty does not cover WATER

LINE INSTALLATION.
• It will be done at customer’s charge unless the
retail price includes installation cost.
• Please contact Plumber or Authorized Installer
for the installation if needed.
• If Water leakage occurs due to improper
installation, Please contact installer.

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 COMPLETING THE SET UP
Now that you have your new refrigerator installed
in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the
features and functions of the appliance.
By completing the following steps, your refrigerator
should be fully operational.

1. Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate

location with reasonable clearance between it

setting up
and the wall. Refer to installation instructions in
this manual.
2. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure
the interior light comes on when you open the
doors.
3. Set the Temperature control to the coldest
temperature and wait for an hour.
The freezer will get slightly chilled and the motor
will run smoothly.
Reset the refrigerator and freezer to the
temperatures you want.
4. After you plug the refrigerator in, it will
take a few hours to reach the appropriate
temperature.
You can store food and drinks in the refrigerator
after the temperature is sufficiently cool.

If condensation or water drops appear

on both sides of the fridge door’s central
part, turn the Energy Saver mode off after
removing the condensation.
(See the explanation of the Energy Saver
button in “Using the control panel” on
page 25.)

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 Operating your French Door
Refrigerator
USING THE CONTROL PANEL ( 2 ) Alarm / Filter Reset (3 sec)
The Alarm button serves two purposes:
-- To turn the door open alarm on and off
(1) (4) -- To reset the water filter life indicator.

(2) (5)
1. Door Alarm Function
(3) (6) If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm
beeps if any refrigerator door is left open
(8) (10) for more than three minutes.
(7) (9) The beeping stops when you close the
door.
The door alarm function is pre-set to On
in the factory.
( 1 ) Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec) You can turn it off by pressing and then
releasing the Alarm button.
The Freezer button serves two purposes: You can turn it back on in the same
-- To set the Freezer to your desired fashion.
temperature. The icon lights up when the function is
-- To turn the Power Freeze function on on.
and off. When the Door Alarm function is on and
the alarm sound is triggered, the Door
1. To set the Freezer temperature, touch Alarm Icon will blink while the alarm
the Freezer button. sounds.
You can set the temperature between
5 °F (-15 °C) and -8 °F (-23 °C). 2. Water Filter Life Indicator Function
After you replace the water filter, touch
2. Power Freeze function and hold this button for 3 seconds to
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds reset the water filter life indicator.
to decrease the time needed to freeze When you reset the water filter life
products in the Freezer. indicator, the Filter icon on the panel turns
It can be helpful if you need to quickly Off.
freeze easily spoiled items or if the The Filter icon will turn red to let you know
temperature in the freezer has warmed it is time to change the water filter after six
dramatically. months (about 300 gallons).
(For example, if the door was left open.) Some areas have large amounts of lime in
When you use this function, the energy their water, which causes the water filter
consumption of the refrigerator will to clog more quickly.
increase. If this is the case in your area, you will
Remember to turn it off when you don’t have to change the filter more frequently
need it and return the freezer to your than every six months.
original temperature setting.
If you need to freeze a large amount of
food, activate the Power Freeze function
at least 24 hours before you put the food
into the freezer.

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 ( 3 ) Energy Saver ( 5 ) Lighting / °C↔°F (3 sec)
Touching this button turns Energy Saver The Lighting button serves two purposes:
mode on and off. -- To turn the dispenser light on and off
When you turn Energy Saver on, the -- To switch the temperature units
Energy Saver icon lights. between ºC and ºF.
Turn Energy Saver off and the icon goes
off.
1. Light Function
The Energy Saver function automatically
Touching the Lighting button turns on the
turns on when power is supplied to the
Dispenser LED lamp in continuous mode
refrigerator.

operating
so that it stays on continuously.
If condensation or water drops appear on
The button also lights up.
the doors, turn the Energy Saver mode
If you want the Dispenser lamp to
off.
come on only when some one uses the
dispenser, press the Lighting button to
turn the continuous mode off.
( 4 ) Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec)
2. To switch the temperature units
The Fridge button serves two purposes:
between ºC and ºF.
-- To set the Fridge to your desired Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds
temperature. to select the temperature display you
-- To turn the Power Cool function on want.
and off. Each time you press and hold the button,
the ºC and ºF temperature modes
1. To set the Fridge temperature, press alternate and the ºC or ºF icon lights up,
the Fridge button. indicating your selection.
You can set the temperature between
44 °F (7 °C) and 34 °F (1 °C).

2. Power Cool function ( 6 ) Ice Maker Off

Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds If you don’t want to make more ice, touch
to decrease the time needed to cool the Ice Maker Off button.
products in the Refrigerator. The icon will light up and the Ice-Maker
It can be helpful if you need to quickly stops making ice.
cool easily spoiled items or if the
temperature in the fridge has warmed
We recommend you to stop ice making
dramatically.
if the following occur:
(for example, if the door was left open)
-- There is enough ice in the ice bucket.
-- You want to save water and energy.
-- Water is not being supplied to the
refrigerator.

If the ice maker function is ON, and the

water Line is not connected, there will be
a water valve noise from the back of the
unit.
Press the Ice Maker Off (Control Lock
(3 sec)) button for less than 3 seconds
until the Ice Off Indicator (   ) illuminates.

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 ( 7 ) Water ( 9 ) Ice Type
Touch this button to dispense water. Touch this button to select your desired
This mode can not be used with the Ice ice type.
Type mode simultaneously. Cubed and crushed ice modes alternate
Water mode shuts off when you touch the when you press the button.
Cubed / Crushed Ice button. This mode can not be used with the
Water mode simultaneously.

To save electricity, the Panel Display turns off

automatically under the following conditions:
When no button has been pressed, when no Ice Maker Off /
(10)
doors are open, or when no Dispenser Lever Control Lock (3 sec)
has been pushed. The Ice Maker Off button serves two
However, the icon indicating your cubed or purposes:
crushed ice selection, will stay on. -- To turn the Ice maker on and off
When you press a button, open a door, or push
-- To turn the Control Lock Function on
a Dispenser Lever, the Panel Display will turn
and off.
on again.
Except for the Energy Saver, Water, and Cubed
/ Crushed Ice buttons, all function buttons 1. Ice Off Function
will become operational after you remove If you don’t want to make more ice, press
your finger from the button you are currently the Ice Maker Off button.
pressing.
2. Control Lock Function
Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds
to lock the display and the dispenser
( 8 ) Filter buttons so the buttons can not be used.
Water filter usage When Control Lock is on, the refrigerator
This icon lights up when you need does not dispense ice or water, even if
to change the filter, usually after the the Dispenser Lever is pressed.
refrigerator has dispensed about 300 The Control Lock icon lights up to
gallons of water (after about 6 months). indicate you’ve activated the Control Lock
The icon will blink red for several seconds function. Press 3 seconds to unlock.
when you open or close the door.
After you install the new water filter, reset
the filter indicator by touching and holding
the Hold 3sec for Filter Reset button for Cooling Off Mode
3 seconds. Cooling Off mode (also called Shop
-- If water is not dispensing or mode), is designed for use by retailers
dispensing slowly, you need to replace when they are displaying refrigerators on
the water filter because the water filter the shop floor.
is clogged. In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator’s
-- Some areas have large amounts of fan motor and lights work normally, but
lime in their water, which causes the the compressors do not run, and the
water filter to clog more quickly. refrigerator and freezer do not get cold.
To start Cooling Off mode, touch and hold
the Freezer, Fridge and Alarm buttons for
5 seconds during normal operation.
The refrigerator chime sounds and the
temperature display flashes OFF.
To cancel Cooling Off mode, touch
and hold the Freezer, Fridge and Alarm
buttons again for 5 seconds.

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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.

3. Insert the new filter into the filter case ( 4 ).

USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND
WATER FILTERS. SAMSUNG is not

operating
legally responsible for any damage,
including, but not limited to, property (4)
(Red)
damage caused by water leakage
from the use of a generic water filter.
SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work
ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filters.
The Filter light turns red to let you know when it is 4. Push the filter, and then turn it clockwise until
time to change your water filter cartridge. it locks.
To give you time to get a new filter, the red light
comes on just before the capacity of the current • If you have trouble inserting the water
filter runs out. filter because of high water pressure,
Changing the filter on time provides you with the shut off the water supply valve.
freshest, cleanest water from your refrigerator.

1. Shut off the water supply. Then, turn the water

filter ( 1 ) about 1/4 turn, counter-clockwise.

2. Pull the water filter ( 1 ) from the case filter ( 2 ).

(2)
• The locked symbol should be lined up with the
indicator line.

(1) 5. Touch and hold the “Alarm / hold 3 sec for

Filter Reset” button (  (Filter Reset)  ) for about
3 seconds to reset the water filter indicator.
• T  o change the water filter more easily, The indicator’s red light will turn off.
shut off the water supply valve.
• Sometimes, it is hard to disassemble the water 6. If you turned off the water supply, turn it back
filter because impurities in the water cause it to on.
stick. If you are having difficulties, grip the water
filter firmly and pull it hard. For a replacement water filter, visit your
• When you pull the water filter, a little water local home Improvement center or visit
can leak from the opening. This is normal. Samsung’s parts distributor on line at:
To minimize the water leaks, keep the filter http://www.samsungparts.com
cartridge horizontal when you pull it. Be sure the replacement water filter has
• To prevent overflow, empty the water filter tray the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the
( 3 ) and dry around the filter case ( 2 ). water filter.

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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 the water supply if you turned it off reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet
when you installed the water filter. valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35
and 120 psi. (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
This will clean the water supply system and pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to
remove air from the lines. be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi. (276 to 414 kPa)
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
3. Additional flushing may be required in some system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
households.
• Check if the sediment filter in the reverse
4. Open the Refrigerator door and make sure osmosis system is blocked.
there are no water leaks coming from the water Replace the filter if necessary.
filter. • 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 Controlling the fridge temperature
TEMPERATURE
Basic temperature of Freezer and
fridge compartments
The basic and recommended temperatures of the
Freezer and Fridge compartments are 0 °F and
37 °F (or -18 °C and 3 °C) respectively.
If the temperature of the Freezer and Fridge

operating
compartments are too high or low, adjust the
temperature manually. Recommend Temp (Fridge) : 37 °F (or 3 °C )

Controlling the Freezer temperature The fridge temperature can be set between 34 °F
and 44 °F (or between 1 °C and 7 °C) to suit your
particular needs.
Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired
temperature is shown in the temperature display.
The temperature will change by 1 °F (or 1 °C) with
each press. See below.

Fahrenheit : 37 °F ➞ 36 °F ➞ 35 °F ➞ 34 °F ➞

44 °F ➞ 43 °F ➞ 42 °F ➞ 41 °F ➞ 40 °F ➞ 39 °F
➞ 38 °F ➞37 °F.
Recommend Temp (Freezer) : 0 °F (or -18 °C )
Centigrade : 3 °C ➞ 2 °C ➞ 1 °C ➞ 7 °C ➞ 6 °C
➞ 5 °C ➞ 4 °C ➞ 3 °C.

The Freezer temperature can be set between -8 °F

and 5 °F (or between -23 °C and -15 °C) to suit The temperature control process for the Fridge
your particular needs. works just like the Freezer process.
Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the Press the Fridge button to set your desired
desired temperature is shown in the temperature temperature.
display. After a few seconds, the Fridge will begin adjusting
The temperature will change by 1 °F (or 1 °C) with towards the newly set temperature.
each press. See below. This will be reflected in the digital display.

Fahrenheit : 0 °F ➞ -1 °F ➞ -2 °F ➞ -3 °F ➞ -4 °F

➞ -5 °F ➞ -6 °F ➞ -7 °F ➞ -8 °F ➞ 5 °F ➞ 4 °F ➞
3 °F ➞ 2 °F ➞ 1 °F ➞ 0 °F.
Centigrade : -18 °C ➞ -19 °C ➞ -20 °C ➞ -21 °C
➞ -22 °C ➞ -23 °C ➞ -15 °C ➞ -16 °C ➞ -17 °C
➞ -18 °C.

Keep in mind that foods such as ice cream may/

melt at 4 °F (or -15.5 °C).
The temperature display will move sequentially
from -8 °F to 5 °F (or from -23 °C to -15 °C).

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 • The temperature of the Freezer or Fridge Using the ice Dispenser
may rise when you open the doors too
frequently, or if a large amount of warm Place a glass underneath the ice
or hot food is placed inside. dispenser and push gently against
• A rise in temperature may cause the digital the dispenser lever with your glass.
display to blink. Make sure the glass is in line with
Once the Freezer and Fridge temperature return the dispenser to prevent the ice
to their normal set temperatures, the blinking from bouncing out.
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 • To select water, press the water button on the
in. display, and then press the dispenser lever.
• If there is a communication error between the • To select Ice, press the ICE type button of
Display and Main Controller, the Convertible your choice on the display, and then press the
Display light may blink. dispenser lever.
If the blinking continues for a long period of • If you have selected cubed ice, when you press
time, please contact a Samsung Electronics the lever, the dispenser may dispense a small
Service Center. amount of crushed ice first.
• If ice doesn’t come out, pull out the ice bucket
and press the test button located on the right
side of ice maker.

USING THE COLD WATER

DISPENSER Check the water level

Push the appropriate ice type button to

select what you want dispensed.
Test button

NO ICE • Do not press the test button continuously when

Select this if you want the tray is filled with ice or water.
to turn ice maker off
Water may overflow or ice may jam the bucket.
• When you press the Test button, you will hear
the refrigerator chime (ding-dong).
When the chime sounds, release the Test
button.
• The chime sounds automatically again to let
you know the ice maker is working well.
• Replace the ice bucket.

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 Ice Making If you use all the ice at once, you must
repeat Steps 2 and 3 under Ice Making.
To fill the ice bucket to maximum capacity after However, only wait 8 hours before
installation, follow these steps: dispensing the first 4 to 6 ice cubes.
This will replenish the ice cubes and
1. Allow your refrigerator to operate and cool ensure maximum ice production.
down for 24 hours (or 1 full day).
-- Waiting 24 hours will allow your ice maker to
cool properly.
2. Dispense 4 to 6 ice cubes into a glass.
Using the ice off Function

operating
3. After 8, and then 16 hours, dispense a full glass
of ice. When you select the Ice Off mode, remove all ice
cubes from the bucket.
If you leave the ice cubes in the bucket, the ice
• To clean the ice bin/bucket, wash with a cubes may clump together, making it difficult to
CAUTION mild detergent, rinse well, and then dry it remove them.
thoroughly. To remove the ice bucket safely and avoid injury,
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or hold the bottom of the bucket with one hand and
solvents. the side of the bucket with the other.
• When you select Cubed Ice after using the Then, lift up on the ice bucket, and pull it straight
Crushed Ice mode, a small amount of residual out.
crushed ice might be produced. To put the ice bucket back in, push it firmly straight
back.

If the ice bucket is not pushed firmly into

If There is a Power Failure place, ice in the bucket can melt.

If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may melt, If the bucket does not fit, turn the helix 90 degree
and then freeze together when the power comes (see the last illustration on the right, below) and try
back on, preventing the dispenser from working again.
properly.
To prevent this problem, after a power failure, pull
out the ice bucket and discard the residual ice or
water.
After you dump the ice from the ice bucket, you
should press the dispenser lever once with the
‘Water’ or ‘Ice Type’ function ON.
The ice maker will make new ice faster after you
return the ice bucket to the refrigerator.

• Use only the ice maker provided with the

CAUTION refrigerator.
The water supply to this refrigerator must
only be installed/connected by a suitably
qualified person.
Connect to a potable water supply only.
• To operate the ice maker properly, water
pressure of 20 ~ 125 psi is required.

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 Going on vacation... Water clouding phenomenon
If you are going on a long vacation or business trip All water provided to the refrigerator flows
and won’t use the water or ice dispensers for a through the core filter which is an alkaline
long time: water filter.
In the filtering process, the pressure of
• Close the water valve. the water that has flowed out of the filter
Otherwise, water leakage may occur. is increased, and the water becomes
• Remove all food and ice in the ice bucket. saturated with oxygen and nitrogen.
When this water flows out into the air, the
• Unplug the refrigerator.
pressure plummets and the oxygen and
• Wipe excess moisture from inside and leave nitrogen get supersaturated, which results
the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may in gas bubbles.
develop. The water may temporarily look misty or
cloudy due to these oxygen bubbles.
After a few seconds, the water will look
clear.
Ice Maker Do’s and Don’ts
• Do not put your fingers, hands or any other Please wait 1 second before removing
unsuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker the cup after dispensing water to prevent
bucket. spills.
-- It may result in personal injury or material Do not pull out the lever dispenser after
damage. dispensing ice or water.
• Never put your finger or any other objects in the It comes back automatically.
dispenser opening. Ice is made in cubes.
-- It may cause injury. When you select “Crushed”, the ice maker
• Do not try to disassemble the ice maker. grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice.
• Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water
while it is in the refrigerator.
Remove it to clean it.

When you insert the Ice maker tray, be

CAUTION sure that the tray is well centered at the
entrance.
Otherwise, the tray may get stuck.

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 PARTS AND FEATURES
Review the illustration below to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.

Light

Door Closer

operating
FF Ice-Maker

Foldable-Shelf

Slide Shelf
Fixed Shelf

Vertical Hinged Quick-Space Glass

Section Shelf
(on some models)

Door Bins
Vegetable & Fruit
Drawers

Cool Select
Pantry PLUS

Light
FZ Ice-Maker
Auto Pull Out
Drawer

Ice Bucket

Freezer Drawer Bin

Guard

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 to the right position and 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.

When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact Samsung Customer
Support.

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 USING THE COOL SELECT The Pantry Selection Button
PANTRY™ 1. When you select “Deli”, the temperature of the
pantry will be kept around 41 °F (or 5 °C).
The Cool Select Pantry™ is a full-width drawer
This feature helps keep food fresh for a long
with adjustable temperature control.
time.
This pantry can be used for large party trays, deli
2. When you select “Fresh”, the temperature of
items, pizza, beverages, or miscellaneous items.
the pantry will be kept around 38 °F (or 3 °C).
There is a temperature control which can adjust
This feature helps keep food fresh for a longer
the amount of cold air allowed into the pantry.
time.
The control is located on the right side of the
3. When you select “Chilled”, the temperature of
pantry.
the pantry will be kept around 34 °F (or 1 °C).
This feature also helps keep meat or fish fresh
for a longer time.
The table below lists the Pantry modes and
the kinds of foods that can be stored safely for
each mode.

• The Pantry has three modes: The Fresh mode,

Chilled mode, and Deli mode.
Fresh mode is the default.
Press the Temp button repeatedly until the
mode you want is lit.
Once you select a mode, the temperature will
change to match the mode you selected. Deli Fresh Chilled
• The Pantry temperature may change depending
• Pineapple • cucumbers • steaks
on the number of items inside and where they
are located, the ambient temperature, and how • hard
• lemon • apples
often the door is opened. cheeses
• avocado • oranges • cold cuts

• potato • grapes • bacon

• zucchinis • hot dogs

• corn

Fruits and vegetables may be damaged if

you set the Pantry to the Chilled mode.
Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce
in this pantry.

Do not store glass bottles in the Cool

CAUTION Select Pantry.
If they are freeze, they can break and
cause personal injury.

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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 Pull the shelf out.
• Door Bins ( 1 ) -- To relocate : Tilt the front of the shelf up and
-- To remove : Simply lift the bin up and pull guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired
straight out. height. Then lower the front of the shelf so that
-- To relocate : Slide it in above the desired the hooks can drop into the slots.
location and push down until it stops.
• Door Bins ( 2 )

operating
-- To remove : Take the right side of the bin out (1)
by lifting it at an angle along the guide, and then
take the left side out by pulling it from the door.
-- To relocate : Slide it into the original location (2)
and push down until it sticks.

( 1 )
The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy.
CAUTION Use special care when removing them.

After sliding the foldable shelf in and

CAUTION folding it, the Shelf Front can be removed
for your convenience.
( 2 )
If you use the self without removing the
Shelf Front, be aware the Shelf Front can
separate from the shelf.

3. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers

Injury may occur if the door bins are not
firmly assembled.
Do not allow children to play with the bins.
Sharp corners of the bins may cause
injury.

Do not adjust a bin full of food. • Door Bins

CAUTION Remove the food first. Before removing the drawer, please remove door
To remove dust from the bins : Remove bins first as below.
the guard and wash the bin in water.

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 To remove 4. Cool Select Pantry PLUS
• Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. -- To remove the pantry : Pull the pantry out to
full extension. Tilt up the front side of the pantry
and pull straight out.
-- To relocate the pantry : Push the rails to the
back of the refrigerator. Place the drawer onto
the rails and slide the pantry back until it is in
place.

• Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight

out, and pull out the drawer after moving
slightly in the direction of the arrow.

-- To remove the divider : Pull the pantry

completely out to full extension and raise the
front side of the divider to unhook it from the
rear wall of the pantry, then lift the divider out.
-- To relocate the divider : Hook the back of the
divider over the rear wall of the pantry and push
the divider down.

To re-install
• Insert the drawer into the frame rails and push Divider
back into place.
• Slide bin in above the desired location and
push down until it stops.

The drawers need to be removed before

CAUTION the glass shelf above them can be lifted
out.

Using the doors

Ensure that the doors close all the way and are
securely sealed.
When the refrigerator door is only partially open, it
will automatically close.
But, the door will stay open when opened more
than the auto close range and you must close it
manually.

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 REMOVING THE FREEZER 4. Freezer Drawer
-- To remove the freezer drawer : Pull the
ACCESSORIES freezer drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the
1. Freezer Room Guard bin and lift it out to remove.
-- To remove : Remove the freezer room guard -- To relocate the freezer drawer : Place the bin
( 1 ) by lifting the guard up. into the rail assembly.
-- To relocate : Push down until the guard ( 1 )
locks into place.

operating
(1)

2. Ice Bucket
-- To remove : Lift the ice bucket ( 1 ).
-- To relocate : Place the ice bucket into the
Super extended drawer ( 2 ). You can scratch the side of the bin if you
CAUTION twist it left or right when disassembling or
re-assembling it.

(1) (2)

Do not allow babies or children to climb

CAUTION into the freezer drawer.
They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves.
Do not sit on the freezer door.
The door may break.

3. Super Extended Drawer Do not remove the divider.

-- To remove : Pull the drawer out to full CAUTION

extension. Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift

straight out.
-- To relocate : Place the drawer onto the rails If trapped inside, children may be injured
( 4 ) by tilting it up. WARNING or suffocate to death.
Lower the drawer into place until it is horizontal
and slide the drawer ( 3 ) in.

(3) (4)

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 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox for
CAUTION cleaning.
Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator They may damage the surface of the
prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep appliance and may cause a fire.
the refrigerator free of odor and germs.

You can erase the printed

Cleaning the Interior CAUTION letters on the display if you
apply stainless cleaner directly
Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild to the area where the letters
detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. are printed.
You can remove the drawers and shelves for a
more thorough cleaning.
Just make sure to dry drawers and shelves before
putting them back into place.
Cleaning the Ice / Water Dispenser
Wipe the Ice / Water Dispenser with
a clean and soft cloth.

As you use the dispenser’s crushed ice

Cleaning the Exterior
CAUTION selection, some residual ice chips may
Wipe the control panel and digital display with a start to collect in the ice chute.
damp, clean, soft cloth. To prevent that residual ice from melting
Do not spray water directly on the surface of the and running out of the chute, you should
refrigerator. clean out the residual ice when you see it
The doors, handles, and cabinet surfaces should start to collect in the ice chute.
be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped
dry with a soft cloth.
To keep your appliance looking its best, polish the
exterior once or twice a year.

Do not spray water directly on the

CAUTION refrigerator.
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean.

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 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 dust or stains by
cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp
cloth.
Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.

operating
Do not clean the refrigerator with benzene,
CAUTION thinner, or car detergent.
These substances could cause a fire.

Cleaning the rear side of the

refrigerator
To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and
dirt accumulation, vacuum the rear side of the
appliance once or twice a year.

(1)

Do not remove the back cover ( 1 ).

CAUTION You could suffer an electric shock.

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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 freezer or fridge
all or it does not inner temperature. If it is, set the freezer or fridge to a colder temperature.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
chill sufficiently.
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 hinged section
sealing area of the of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
appliance is hot • Is the refrigerator door ajar?
Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time.
and condensation
is occurring.

The ice Maker is • It may take longer to make ice if it is not sufficiently cool, such as when first installed.
not producing ice. • 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.

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 the freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled food.
When cleaning the inside of the fridge, store food elsewhere and unplug the
appliance. Wipe with a dry dishcloth after 2-3 hours and then circulate air inside the
refrigerator.

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 PROBLEM SOLUTION

Frost forms on • Is the air vent blocked?

the walls of the Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.
freezer. • Allow sufficient space between the stored foods for efficient air circulation.
• Is the freezer drawer closed properly?
If the freezer drawer is not completely closed or is blocked, humidity from outside

troubleshooting
may enter and cause severe frost to form.

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.
• Is the Child Lock on?
• 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.
• Try opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right and the left part of the
freezer door.
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 surroundings, etc.,
turn the Energy Saver mode off after removing the condensation.
and surroundings,
(See the explanation of the Energy Saver button in “Using the control panel” on page
etc. 25.)

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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
electronic 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
environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal.

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If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG
customer care center.
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