Refrigerator: User Manual
Refrigerator: User Manual
Refrigerator: User Manual
user manual
Safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION • This appliance can be
used by children aged
• Before operating the
from 8 years and above
appliance, please read this
and persons with reduced
manual thoroughly and retain
physical, sensory or mental
it at a safe place near the
capabilities or lack of
appliance for your future
experience and knowledge
reference.
if they have been given
• Use this appliance only for
supervision or instruction
its intended purpose as
concerning use of the
described in this instruction
appliance in a safe way and
manual. 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.
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safety information
your appliance.
Hazards or unsafe
• Because these following
practices that may result
operating instructions
in minor personal injury
CAUTION
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safety information
showing any signs of
a location exposed to
damage. If in doubt, consult
direct sunlight and water
your dealer. The room where
(rain drops).
the refrigerator will be sited
-- Deteriorated insulation of
must be 1 m³ in size for every
electrical parts may cause an
8 g of R-600a refrigerant
electric shock or fire.
inside the appliance.
• Do not place this refrigerator
The amount of refrigerant in
in direct sunlight or expose to
your particular appliance is
the heat from stoves, room
shown on the identification
heaters or other appliances.
plate inside the appliance.
• Do not plug several
-- If the appliance contains
appliances into the same
isobutane refrigerant
multiple power board.
(R-600a), a natural gas
The refrigerator should
with high environmental
always be plugged into its
compatibility that is, however,
own individual electrical
also combustible.
outlet which has a voltage
When transporting and
rating that matched the
installing the appliance,
rating plate.
care should be taken to
ensure that no parts of -- This provides the best
the refrigerating circuit are performance and also
damaged. prevents overloading house
wiring circuits, which could
cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires. If the wall
socket is loose, do not insert
the power plug.
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safety information
obstruction.
refrigerator to prevent any
• Allow the appliance to stand
power leakages or electric
for 2 hours before loading
shocks caused by current
foods after installation and
leakage from the refrigerator.
turning on.
-- This may result in an electric
shock, fire, explosion, or
problems with the product.
-- Never plug the power cord
into a socket that is not
grounded correctly and make
sure that it is in accordance
with local and national
codes.
-- When installing the
• If the power cord is
refrigerator, make sure both
damaged, have it
legs contact the floor for
replaced immediately by
secure installation.
the manufacturer or its
Legs are located at the
service agents.
bottom back of freezer door.
• The fuse on the refrigerator
Insert a flathead screwdriver
must be changed by a
and turn it in the direction of
qualified technician or service
the arrow until it is level.
company.
-- Always balance the load on
-- Failing to do so may result in
each door.
an electric shock or personal
injury. -- Overload on any one door
may fell the refrigerator,
causing physical injury.
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safety information
scientific materials or other it is accessible to the power
low temperature-sensitive plug.
products in the refrigerator. -- Failing to do so may result in
-- Products that require an electric shock or fire due
strict temperature controls to electric leakage.
must not be stored in the
refrigerator. • This product is intended
• Do not place or use electrical only for the storage
appliance inside the of food in a domestic
refrigerator, unless they are of environment.
a type recommended by the • Bottles should be stored
manufacturer. tightly together so that they
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry do not fall out.
the inside of the refrigerator. • In the event of a gas leak
Do not place a lighted (such as propane gas,
candle in the refrigerator for LP gas, etc.), ventilate
removing bad odors. immediately without touching
-- This may result in an electric the power plug.
shock or fire. Do not touch the appliance
• Do not touch the inside walls or power cord.
of the freezer or products • Do not insert hands, feet
stored in the freezer with wet or metal objects (such as
hands. chopsticks, etc.) into the
-- This may cause frostbite. bottom or the back of the
• Do not use mechanical refrigerator.
devices or any other means -- This may result in an electric
to accelerate the defrosting shock or injury.
process, other than those -- Any sharp edges may cause
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at the rear of the appliance -- Changes or modifications
as it can obstruct free air may result in a personal
circulation in the refrigerator injury and/or property
compartment. damage. Any changes or
-- Wrap the food up properly or modifications performed by a
place it in airtight containers 3rd party on this completed
before putting it into the appliance are neither covered
refrigerator. under Samsung warranty
service, nor is Samsung
-- Do not put any newly
responsible for safety issues
introduced food for freezing
and damages that result from
near to already existing food.
3rd party modifications.
• Do not stand on top of the
• Do not block air holes.
appliance or place objects
(such as laundry, lighted -- If the air holes are blocked,
candles, lighted cigarettes, especially with a plastic bag,
dishes, chemicals, metal the refrigerator can be over
objects, etc.) on the cooled. If this cooling period
appliance. lasts too long, the water filter
may break and cause water
-- This may result in an electric
leakage.
shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury. -- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
• Do not place carbonated
near to already existing food.
or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment. Do not put • Please observe maximum
bottles or glass containers in storage times and expiry
the freezer. dates of frozen goods.
-- When the contents freeze, • Fill the water tank, ice tray
and water cubes only with
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• Do not modify the
-- Otherwise there is a risk of refrigerator. Unauthorized
fire or electric shock. modifications can cause
• Never put fingers or other safety problems.
objects into the dispenser To reverse an unauthorized
hole and ice chute. modification, we will charge
-- It may cause a personal the full cost of parts and
injury or material damage. labor.
safety information
Warming Potential (GWP)
the range of temperature = 9000
for which the refrigerating
appliance is designed.
• Do not store food which
spoils easily at low Saving Energy Tips
temperature, such as -- Install the appliance in a
bananas, melons. cool, dry room with adequate
• Your appliance is frost free, ventilation.
which means there is no Ensure that it is not exposed
need to manually defrost to direct sunlight and never
your appliance, as this will be put it near a direct source of
carried out automatically. heat (radiator, for example).
• Temperature rise during -- Not to block any vents and
defrosting can comply with grilles is recommended for
ISO requirements. energy efficiency.
But if you want to prevent an -- Allow warm food to cool
undue rise in the temperature down before placing it in the
of the frozen food while appliance.
defrosting the appliance, -- Put frozen food in the
please wrap the frozen refrigerator to thaw.
food up in several layers of You can then use the low
newspaper. temperatures of the frozen
• Any increase in temperature products to cool food in the
of frozen food during refrigerator.
defrosting can shorten its -- Do not keep the door of
storage life. the appliance open for too
• Contains fluorinated long when putting food in or
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THE REFRIGERATOR A
setting up
Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung E
French Door Refrigerator. D
C
We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and
efficiencies that this new appliance offers.
122 mm
735 mm
61 mm
1213 mm
1333 mm
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Flooring
For proper installation, you must place this
refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the
same height as the rest of the floor. Philips Flat-blade screw Socket wrench
This surface should be strong enough to support a screwdriver (+) driver (-) 10 mm
fully loaded refrigerator.
To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large
section of the cardboard carton and place it under
the refrigerator where you are working.
Allen wrench
When moving the refrigerator, you need to pull and Pliers
5 mm
push it straight forwards or back.
Do not wiggle it from side to side.
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If you need to remove the doors. continue below.
Before removing the door/drawer, make sure you
read the following items:
Disconnect power to the refrigerator 2. Disconnect two connectors ( 2 ) on the left side
WARNING before removing the door or drawer. door. To remove the water coupler from the
hinge, twist and pull it from the hinge.
Remove the water line ( 3 ) while pressing the
• Be careful not to drop, damage or marked part ( 4 ) of the water line coupler.
scratch the door / drawer while removing
them.
(2)
• Be careful not to injure yourself while removing
the doors / drawer.
• Reattach the door/drawer properly to avoid:
-- Moisture from air leakage.
-- Uneven door alignment. (3)
-- Wasting energy due to improper door seal. (4)
(5) (6)
(7)
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screwdriver (+).
Remove the 2 hex head bolts ( 9 ) attached to
the lower left and right door hinges with an allen
wrench (3/16”). Dispenser
Remove the lower left and right door hinges
( 10 ).
Allen wrench
(1)
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(2)
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You can scratch the side of the bin if you
CAUTION twist it left or right when disassembling or
re-assembling it.
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Adjustment part
Fixed part
flat-blade Control Lever
screwdriver (-)
Both control levers must be touching the The left door is fixed.
CAUTION floor to avoid possible personal injury or To make minor adjustments between
property damage because of tipping. doors, adjust only the right door.
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(2)
(4)
(1)
(3) (3)
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2. Locate the nearest cold water drinking line and Molded end
Ferrule (Bulb)
install the pipe clamp and shut off valve. (Not supplied)
Compression
nut (B) (1/4”)
Cold water line (Not supplied)
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Do not use without the molded end (Bulb) and the wall. Refer to installation instructions in
CAUTION of the plastic tubing ( B ). this manual.
2. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure
the interior light comes on when you open the
2. Tighten the compression nut ( B ) onto the
doors.
compression fitting.
3. Set the Temperature control to the coldest
Do not over-tighten the compression nut ( B ) .
temperature and wait for an hour.
The freezer will get slightly chilled and the motor
3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage.
will run smoothly.
If you find water drops or leakage in the
Reset the refrigerator and freezer to the
connection areas, turn off the main water
temperatures you want.
supply. Check the connections and, if
4. After you plug the refrigerator in, it will
necessary, tighten.
take a few hours to reach the appropriate
temperature.
4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the filter before
You can store food and drinks in the refrigerator
drinking or using the water from the refrigerator.
after the temperature is sufficiently cool.
(Flush approximately 6 minutes.)
To flush, press a large glass or cup against the
If condensation or water drops appear
water dispenser lever.
on both sides of the fridge door’s central
Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink after
part, turn the Energy Saver mode off after
it is filled, and then repeat.
removing the condensation.
(See the explanation of the Energy Saver
5. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice
button in “Using the Control Panel” on
maker make ice for 1 to 2 days.
page 27.)
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.
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(2) (5)
1. To set the Freezer temperature, touch
(3) (6) the Freezer button.
You can set the temperature between
(8) (10) -15 °C and -23 °C (5 °F and -8 °F).
(7) (9)
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for more than three minutes.
If condensation or water drops appear on
The beeping stops when you close the
the doors, turn the Energy Saver mode off.
door.
The door alarm function is pre-set to On in
the factory.
You can turn it off by pressing and then
releasing the Alarm button.
( 4 ) Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec)
You can turn it back on in the same
fashion. The Fridge button serves two purposes:
The icon lights up when the function is on. -- To set the Fridge to your desired
When the Door Alarm function is on and temperature.
the alarm sound is triggered, the Door -- To turn the Power Cool function on
Alarm Icon will blink while the alarm and off.
sounds.
2. Water Filter Life Indicator Function 1. To set the Fridge temperature, press
After you replace the water filter, touch and the Fridge button.
hold this button for 3 seconds to reset the You can set the temperature between
water filter life indicator. 7 °C and 1 °C (44 °F and 34 °F).
When you reset the water filter life
indicator, the Filter icon on the panel turns 2. Power Cool function
Off. Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds
The Filter icon will turn red to let you know to decrease the time needed to cool
it is time to change the water filter after six products in the Refrigerator.
months (about 300 gallons). It can be helpful if you need to quickly cool
Some areas have large amounts of lime in easily spoiled items or if the temperature
their water, which causes the water filter to in the fridge has warmed dramatically (for
clog more quickly. example, if the door was left open).
If this is the case in your area, you will have
to change the filter more frequently than
every six months.
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( 7 ) Water
Touch this button to dispense water.
This mode cannot be used with the Ice
Type mode simultaneously.
Water mode shuts off when you touch the
Cubed / Crushed Ice button.
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Except for the Energy Saver and Water and Cubed
/Crushed Ice buttons, all function buttons will Cooling Off Mode
become operational after you remove your finger Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode),
from the button you are currently pressing. is designed for use by retailers when they
are displaying refrigerators on the shop
floor.
In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator’s
( 8 ) Filter fan motor and lights work normally, but
the compressors do not run, and the
Water filter usage refrigerator and freezer do not get cold.
This icon lights up when you need To start Cooling Off mode, touch and hold
to change the filter, usually after the the Freezer, Fridge and Alarm buttons for
refrigerator has dispensed about 300 5 seconds during normal operation.
gallons of water (after about 6 months). The refrigerator chime sounds and the
The icon will blink red for several seconds temperature display flashes OFF.
when you open or close the door. To cancel Cooling Off mode, touch and
After you install the new water filter, reset hold the Freezer, Fridge and Alarm buttons
the filter indicator by touching and holding again for 5 seconds.
the Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button for
3 seconds.
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2. Pull the water filter ( 1 ) from the case filter ( 2 ).
(2)
• The locked symbol should be lined up with the
indicator line.
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remove air from the lines.
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.
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RF28HDEDT*
RF28HDEDT*
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may rise when you open the doors too
frequently, or if a large amount of warm
or hot food is placed inside. • To select water, press the water button on the
• A rise in temperature may cause the digital display, and then press the dispenser lever.
display to blink. • To select Ice, press the ICE type button of
Once the Freezer and Fridge temperature return your choice on the display, and then press the
to their normal set temperatures, the blinking dispenser lever.
will stop. • If you have selected cubed ice, when you press
• If the blinking continues, you may need to the lever, the dispenser may dispense a small
“reset” the Refrigerator. amount of crushed ice first.
Try unplugging the appliance, wait for around • If ice doesn’t come out, pull out the ice bucket
10 minutes and then plug the power cord back and press the test button located on the right
in. side of ice maker.
• If there is a communication error between the
Display and Main Controller, the Convertible
Display light may blink.
If the blinking continues for a long period of Check the water level
time, please contact a Samsung Electronics
Service Center.
Test button
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If There is a Power Failure If the ice bucket is not pushed firmly into
place, ice in the bucket can melt.
If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may melt,
and then freeze together when the power comes If the bucket does not fit, turn the helix 90 degree
back on, preventing the dispenser from working (see the last illustration on the right, below) and try
properly. again.
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.
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• Wipe excess moisture from inside and leave the nitrogen get supersaturated, which results
doors open. in gas bubbles.
Otherwise, odor and mold may 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
Please wait 1 second before removing
• Do not put your fingers, hands or any other the cup after dispensing water to prevent
unsuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker spills.
bucket. Do not pull out the lever dispenser after
-- It may result in personal injury or material dispensing ice or water.
damage. It comes back automatically.
• Never put your finger or any other objects in the Ice is made in cubes.
dispenser opening. When you select “Crushed”, the ice maker
-- It may cause injury. grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice.
• 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.
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Light
Door Closer
FF Ice-Maker
Foldable-Shelf
Slide Shelf
Fixed Shelf
Door Bins
Vegetable & Fruit
Drawers
Light
FZ Ice-Maker
(TIM (RF28HDEDTSR) (Optional)) Auto Pull Out
Drawer
Ice Bucket
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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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.
• corn
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( 1 )
( 2 )
Injury may occur if the door bins are not • Do not open the Indoor when Outdoor
firmly assembled. CAUTION is open, close the Out door to hang the
Do not allow children to play with the bins. Handle Latch and then open the In / Out
Sharp corners of the bins may cause Door together.
injury. • When close the outdoor, check the “click”
sounds of a latch.
Do not adjust a bin full of food.
CAUTION Remove the food first.
To remove dust from the bins : Remove
the guard and wash the bin in water.
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(1)
(2)
2. Flip the Multi Supporter to position ( 1 ) to
prevent items from falling out and over.
• Door Bins
Before removing the Vegetable and Fruit drawers,
remove the bottom door bins on the left and right
doors as shown in the next column.
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Divider
To re-install
• Insert the drawer into the frame rails, and then
push back into place.
• Slide each bin in above the desired location,
and then push down until it stops.
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(1)
2. Ice Bucket
-- To remove : Lift the ice bucket ( 1 ).
-- To relocate : Place the ice bucket into the You can scratch the side of the bin if you
Super extended drawer ( 2 ). 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) (4)
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Do not clean the refrigerator with benzene,
CAUTION thinner, or car detergent.
These substances could cause a fire.
(1)
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Fresh, Uncooked
Chops 2-4 Days 6-12 Months
Ground 1 Day 3-4 Months
Roast 2-4 Days 6-12 Months Check date code for use. Store in coldest part
of refrigerator in original packaging. Package in
Bacon 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Months moisture-proof and vapor-proof container for
Sausage 1-2 Days 1-2 Months freezing. Recommended refrigerator temperature
33 ºF to 36 ºF (or 1 °C to 2 °C ) and freezer tem-
Steak 2-4 Days 6-9 Months perature 0 ºF to 2 ºF (or -18 °C to -16 °C )
Poultry 1 Day 12 Months
Lunch meat 3-5 Days 1 Month
Cooked
Meat 2-3 Days 2-3 Months Check date code for use. Store in coldest part
of refrigerator in original packaging. Package in
Poultry 2-3 Days 4-5 Months
moisture-proof and vapor-proof container for
Ham 1-2 weeks 1-2 Months freezing.
Sources:
American Meat Institute Foundation. 1994. Yellow pages: answers to predictable questions consumers
ask about meat and poultry. American Meat Institute Food Marketing Institute. 1999. The food keeper.
Food Marketing Institute, Washington, D.C. Freeland-Graves, J.H. and G.C. Peckham. 1996. Foundations
of food preparation, 6th ed. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Hillers, V.N. 1993. Storing foods at
home. Washington State University Cooperative Extension, Pullman, WA. Publ. EB 1205.
National Restaurant Association. 2001. Be cool-chill out! Refrigerate promptly. National Restaurant
Association Education Foundation¼s International Food Safety Council, Washington, D.C. USDA. 1997.
Basics for handling food safely. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service,
Washington, D.C.
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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.
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 • Did you wait for 12 hours after installing the water supply line before making ice?
not producing ice. It may take longer to make ice if it is not sufficiently cool, such as when first installed.
• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.
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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. 27.)
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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)
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(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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