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E Write the model and serial number here: E ERATOR RS275"* RS277"* Model # Serial # Find these numbers on a label of the refrigerator'scabinet on the left hand-side wall. R'S MANUAL I STALLATION CONTENTS SAFETYWARNINGSIGNS............................................................... 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 4 SETTINGUPTHE REFRIGERATOR ......................................................... 4 MAJORFEATURES..................................................................................... 4 CONTROLPANEL........................................................................................ 5 DIGITAL PANEL........................................................................................... 6 DEMO MODE............................................................................................... 6 TEMPERATURECONTROL ....................................................................... 7 ICE and COLDWATERDISPENSER......................................................... 7 SHELVESand BINS..................................................................................... 8 FOOD STORAGEGUIDE ........................................................................... 9 CoolSelectZoneTM DrawerGUIDE............................................................. 11 REMOVINGTHE FREEZERACCESSORIES.......................................... 13 REMOVINGTHE REFRIGERATORACCESSORIES.............................. 13 CLEANINGTHE ACCESSORIES............................................................. 14 CHANGINGTHE INTERIORLIGHT......................................................... 15 WATERFILTER.......................................................................................... 16 DOORS....................................................................................................... 16 INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 17 INSTALLATIONOF THE REFRIGERATOR............................................. 17 REMOVINGTHE REFRIGERATORDOORS........................................... 18 REATTACHINGTHE REFRIGERATORDOORS...................................... 21 LEVELINGTHE REFRIGERATOR ............................................................ 24 ADJUSTINGTHE CLEARANCEBETWEENTHE DOORS.................... 25 CHECKINGTHE WATERDISPENSERLINE........................................... 26 INSTALLATIONOF THE WATERDISPENSERLINE............................... 27 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................... 30 CONSUMER SUPPORT .................................................................... 31 WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 31 In the U.S. for questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accesories or service, call: 1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) www.samsung.com DA99-O1506A REV(O.O) WARNING Beforeoperatingthe appliance,pleaseread and retainthis manualthoroughlyfor yourreference. Becausethesefollowingoperatinginstructionscovervariousmodels,the characteristics of your refrigerator maydifferslightlyfromthose describedin this manual. The applianceis notintendedfor useby childrenor infirmpersonswithoutadultsupervision. Childrenshouldbe supervisedto ensurethatthey do notplaywiththe appliance. CAUTION/_NARNINGSUSED Z5 WARNING OTHER SIGNS USED Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists. Q Represents something you must NOTdo. (_ Represents something you must NOT disassemble. Represents something you must NOTtouch. Represents something you must follow. CAUTION Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket. Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists. Represents that a ground is needed to prevent electric shock. It is recommended that this should be handled by a service center. To prevent injury to users or other persons, please follow the safety warning signs. After reading this owner's manual, please keep it in a safe place for reference. Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the _ refrigerator. • The storageof benzene,thinner,alcohol,ether,LP gas and othersuch productsmay causeexplosions. WARNING SIGNS Do not plug several appliances intothe same multiple receptacle. °This could causeoverheatingandthe riskof fire. (_ Makesure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator. °A damagedpowerplug may causeoverheatingandfire. Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the refrigerator's interior light. ° Otherwise,there is a riskof electric shock. Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator/ freezer. °There is a riskof electricshock. if you wish to dispose of the refrigerator, throw it away by first removing the doors and seals. ° Do so in a way that it is not possible for a child to remain trapped inside. Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator. °There is a riskof explosionor fire. Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it. °This constitutesa fire hazard.If the powercord is damaged, haveit replacedimmediatelyby the manufacturer or its serviceagent. Do not insertthe powerplug with wet hands. °Youmay receivean electricshock. Do not put a containerfilled with water on the refrigerator. • If spilled,thereis a riskof fire or electricshock. Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or a place where it may come in contact with water, • Deterioratedinsulationof the electricalpartsmay cause electricshockor fire. Do not disassembleor repair the refrigerator by yourself. ° You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunctionsand/or personal injury. O The refrigerator must be grounded. • You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the refrigerator. O Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning rods as ground. • Improperuse of the groundplug can resultin a risk of electricshock.If it is necessaryto use an extensioncord, use onlya 3-wireextensioncord that has a 3-bladeground plug anda 3-slotreceptaclethatwill acceptthe plug on the appliance.The marked ratingof the extensioncord should be AC 115V_120V,10A,or more.If a groundingadapteris used,makesurethe receptaclebox is fullygrounded. CAUTION SIGNS Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. • When you open the door, an itemmay fall out and cause personal injuryor material damage. f_ Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer. • When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury. if the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. • There is a risk of electric shock or fire. (9 O Do not disconnect the power cordby pulling on it. • Damageto the cord may causea short-circuit,fire and/or electricshock. • If the powercord is damaged,it must be replacedby the manufacturer,a certifiedserviceagent or qualified servicepersonnel. • Ifthe refrigeratoris disconnectedfrom the power supply,you shouldwaitfor at least five minutes beforepluggingit back in. Do not store articles on the top of the appliance. • Whenyou open or closethe door,the articlesmay fall and causepersonalinjuryand/or materialdamage. @ Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific materials and temperature-sensitive products in the refrigerator. • Productsthat requirestrict temperaturecontrolsmust not be storedin the refrigerator. Do not let children hang on the door becausea serious injury may occur. @ If you sense pharmaceutical smells or smoke, pull outthe power plug immediatelyand contact your SAMSUNGElectronics service center. ® Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug. Removeany foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins. • Otherwisethereis a risk of causinga fire. if the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, pull out the power plug. • Deteriorationin the insulationmay causefire. • The applianceis not intendedfor use byyoungchildrenor infirmpersonswithoutsupervision. Youngchildrenshouldbe supervisedto ensurethat they do not playwiththe appliance. • Donot placethe equipmentdirectlyunderthe sunlight,etc. • The appliancemustbe positionedso thatthe plug is accessibleafter installation. Do nottouch the insidewalls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands, • It may causefrostbite. If the powercord is damaged,it mustbe replaced by the manufacturer,a certifiedserviceagentor a qualifiedservicepersonnel. Do not insertyourhands into the bottom area under the appliance. • Any sharp edges maycause personalinjury. Never putfingers or other objects into the dispenser hole and ice chute. It may cause personal injuryor material damage If you havea long vacationplanned,empty the refrigeratorand turn it off.Wipeexcessmoisture from the insideand leavethe doorsopen. Otherwise,odor andmold maydevelop. Be careful not to damage the door switches on the insidewalls or middle of the refrigerator. • If they aredamaged,refrigeratordoesnot operate well. @ DANGER Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer • Takeoff the doors • Leavethe shelves in places so that children may not easilyclimb inside. 3 Service warranty section • Anychangesor modificationsperformedby a 3rd party on a finishedproductis not coveredunder Samsungwarrantyservice Safety Caution section • Samsungdoesnot recommend3rd party modification, thereforeSamsungis not responsiblefor safety issuesthat resultfrom 3rd partymodifications. Once you have performedthe following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, check the power supply and electricity source. If you have any questions, contact your SAMSUNG service center. Place the refigerator in an appropriate location with reasonableclearance between the wall and the refrigerator. (referto installationinstructions in this manual) Set the temperature control to the coldest temperature and wait for an hour.The freezer should get slightly chilled and the motor should run smoothly. When the refrigerator is plugged in, the interior light should come on when you open the doors. Once the refrigeratortemperature is sufficiently low,you can store food in the refrigerator.After starting the refrigerator,it takes a few hoursto reach the appropriate temperature. Twin Cooling System ,, The refrigerator and the freezer have two evaporators. Given this independent system, the freezer and the refrigerator are cooled individually and are, therefore, more efficient. Food odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in the freezer due to separate air flow circulation. Multi-Flow System Cool air circulates through multiple vents on every shelf level.This provides even distribution of cooling inside cabinets to keep your food fresh longer. Xtra Space TM ,,Vertical room next to the ice maker in the freezer provides space for pizza etc. Door Alarm Beeper reminds you that the door is open. Xtra Fresh TM Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables & fruits fresh. CoolSelect Zone TM Drawer (RS277) ,, User can select Quick Cool, Thaw and Select buttons to quickly chill, thaw and cool items. Select Soft Freeze, Cool or Chill to control the temperature of drawer. 4 RS275 Filter Indicator Cubed Crushed Ice off Hold 3 sec. fo_ F Iter Child Lock Reset) (Hold Ice 3 see,) Water RS277"* Power FREEZER BUTTON ] Toset the freezertemperature,pressthe buttonrepeatedlyto changethe set temper-_ aturein sequencebetween8°F and -14°E COOLING OFF Coolingoff stops coolingin boththe freezer and refrigeratorcompartments,but does not shut off electricalpowerto the refrigerator.Touse thisfeature,press freezeand powerfreezebuttonssimultaneouslyfor 3 secondsuntil an alert sound is heard.Tocancelthis mode,pressthe same buttons againfor3 seconds.Eventhoughpoweris turned off andthen back on, it remainsinexhibitionmode. l POWER FREEZE BUTTON Speeds up the freezing process in the freezer. J ICE TYPE BUTTON Use this buttonto choose Cubed or Crushed Ice or Ice off. When this button is pressed for 3 sec., the Filter Reset will be on. Cool IFRIDGE BUTTON To set the fridge temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in increments of 1 F between34°F and 46°E POWERup Speeds COOL the cooling process in the refrigerator LIGHTING & CHILD LOCK BUTTON When this button is pressed just one time, the dispenser light(under the display) will be on constantly. If you would like the dispenser light to come on only when using the dispenser, turn the "Light" feature off. When this button is pressed for 3 sec., the Power Freeze, Power Cool, Freezer Temp. and Fridge Temp. buttons are locked. The Water and Ice dispensers are not locked and can still be used. To cancel this function, press Child Lock button again. j_ 5 or RS275"* RS277"* Freezer indicates the current freezer temperature. Fridge indicates the current refrigerator temperature. Quick Cool, Thaw, and Select show the status of the CoolSelect Zone TM Drawer • This indicator turns on when you press the Power Freeze button. Press this button to quickly return the freezer to its set temperature. • This feature enables you to get ice faster. • Press the button again to cancel the Power Freeze mode. @ 0 If you use this function, energy consumption will increase. f Filt_[Sdicator ! • Change filter every 6 months. If indicator is purple, the filter has 1 month left. If indicator is red, quick replacement is strongly recommended. • When the water filter is replaced, reset the indicator by pressing the Ice Type button for 3 seconds. • To turn this indicator off, press the Ice Type and Child Lock buttons simultaneously and hold for 5 seconds. /k ca.celir,g ExhibitionMode Incase of Exhibition M0de;!t seems working but doesnt make co01 aiil To cancel this mode, CAUTION press Power Freeze and Freezer buttons at the same time for 3 seconds until a Ding-Dong! sounds off. Freezer Refrigerator • The freezer temperaturecan be set between 8°F and -14°E • The refrigeratortemperature can be set between 46°F and 34°E • Press the Freezer. button repeatedly untilthe desired • Press the Fridge. button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. set temperature is shown in the temperature display. • The temperature display changes in sequence and • The temperature display changes in sequence reverts in the same way as the freezer. between 8°F and -14°RWhen the display reaches 8°F, and if the button is pressed again, it returns to -14°E • After five seconds, the display revertsto the actual freezer temperature.The unit will then work to adjust to the new desiredtemperature. /k WARNING • when iCe cream is stOiedab0ve 4°F in freezei, it may melt! e The temperature Ofthefreezer or the refiigerator rises from frequent Openings and from warm food.This may cause the d!gital display to blinkiThe digital display Willstop blinking when the freezer and refrigerator returnto normal temperature. ifthe temperaturecontrol does notresetthe temp,unplugthe refrigerator,wait 9 rain,then plug it back in. Press the ice Type button to select the type of ice: ®Cubedice • Crushedice _i _ ' ' For Cubed _ _ \_/ _' _ • Noice _ _ _'_ Cold Water • Push the water dispenser lever with a cup. _ For Crushed , The capacity of the water tank is approximately 0.3 gal. ice ICE :_ Water Dispenser ice • If you have just installed the refrigerator or installed a new' water filter, throw away the first six glassfuls of water or until water flows cleanly to flush out impurities in the water supply system. / _ lj, No ice Jl\ For ice off (_= If the Ice remains inthe ice bucket cubed ice is Obtained, Ice stays in Cube NOTE form and is crushed when the Crushed ice button is presse& Push the ice dispenser .... lever with a cup. • Place a cup in line with the dispenser to prevent ice from jumping out. If you won't use the water or ice dispensers for a long period, close the water valve and CAUTION shut off the water Supply to the refrigerator. Otherwise, Water may leak: (_ NOTE To avoid injury, never put fingers or any other Objects in the dispenser opening. 7 Freezer Xtra Space TM ' Door Bin Ice Maker Light Ice Chute Glass Shelf Light Switch Door Bin for RS275 . (Tilt Pocket for RS277) Plastic Drawers- E Front Leg Cover -- Refrigerator -- Water Filter Compartment Light (upper) Dairy Compartment --Wine Shelf (RS277) Spill-proof glass Shelf . Gallon Door Bin Light Switch Foldable Shelf (RS277) Egg Container Lights (lower) (RS277) CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer for RS277 (Chilled bin for RS275) w Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Door Bin Top Lips Gallon Door Bins 8 FROZEN FOOD STORAGE iN FREEZER ice chute WARNING hands °[ any °the r Unsuitable as this may result in personal injuryor may damagethe part. Door Bin (Tilt Pocket, RS277"*) • Can be used for small packages of frozen food. Xtra Space TM • Can be used for frozen foods such as pizza, pasta, burritos, and fajitas. • In order to prevent odor penetrationto the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely. Tempered Glass Shelf • Can be used to store all types of frozen food. Plastic Drawer • Can be used to store meats and dry foods. Storedfood should be wrapped securely usingfoil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers. CHILLED FOOD STORAGE iN REFRIGERATOR Wine Shelf (RS277"*) • Placeyour wine bottles on the shelf to maintain their taste. Tempered Spill Proof Glass Shelf • Can be used to store all types of chilled food. • Safe and break resistant. • Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon. .....EggContainer • Put eggs in the container and placethem on the shelf. Chilled Bin or CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer • Helps to preserve the taste of food and prolongs its freshness.Use to store cheese, meat, poultry,fish or any other food. Fruit & Vegetable Drawer (Upper and Lower) • Is usedto store fruits and vegetables. • This drawer is airtight. Optimized humiditycontrol design helps to preserve the freshness of the stored vegetablesand fruits. Dairy Compartment • Can be used to store butter or margarine. ii 2 _i3 ........... Gallon Door Bins • Can be used to store foods in packages, such as milk and yogurt. WARNING . tf you have a long vacation planned, empty the refrigerate[ and turn kOff Wipe excess moistuie from the inside and leave the doors open: Otherwise, odor and mold may develop. 10 RS277"* "Quick Cool" Button • You can use the Quick Cool feature with the CoolSelect ZoneTM. • "Quick Cool" allows 1-3 canned beveragesto cool within 60 min. • To cancel this option, press the "QuickCool" button again. CoolSelectZoneTM returns to the previous temperature. • When "QuickCool" ends, it returns to the "Cool" temperature setting. DePending on the beverage& the c0olidown time may vary, ,_ z:>_ Freeze O "Thaw" .... When the Qu!ckCool 0pt!on _sselected, remove food stored m the CoolSebct Zone TM Drawer that you do not want to cool. oo_ V Select Button • After "Thaw" is selected, warm and cold air is alternately supplied into the CoolSelectZoneTM Drawer. • Dependingon the weight of the meat, thawing time can be selected for 4 hrs, 6 hrs, 10 hrs, or 12 hrs, keeping the meat partially frozen. • When "ThaW'ends, the CoolSelect ZoneTM display returns to "chill" condition. Cool • When "Thaw" ends, meats are in a half-frozenstate so it is easy to cut them for cooking. • To cancel this option, press any button other than the "ThaW'button. • The approximatethawing times of meat and fish are shown below. (Based on linch thickness) _ _,, Soft <::,I Freeze Chill CooI _SeRect Thaw Time 4 hours 6 hours 10 hours 12 hours Weight 0.8 Ib 1.3 Ib 1.7 Ib 2.2 Ib DePending Onthe size and thickness of the meat and fish, the thawing time may Vary. The above chart representsthe totalweight of foodin the CoolSelectZoneTM Draweri .......... Ex)The total thawing time for 1,3 Ibfrozen beef and 0:8 Ib frozen chicken wi!! be!0 hours. (_ NOTE When the ,!Thaw,!optionis selected, be sure to remove food stored in the CoolSebct Zone_MDrawer that you do not want to thaw. 11 "Select" Button Soft Freeze • When "Soft Freeze"is selected, the temperature on the digital panel displays23°F(-5°C)all the time as soon as, regardless of the set temperature of the refrigerator. ...... • "Soft Freeze"temperature helps keep meat and fish fresh for longer. Chill • When "Chill" is selected, the temperature of the CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer is kept at 30°F(-1°C),regardless of the set refrigerator temperature. • "Chill" temperature helps keep meat or fish fresh for longer. Cool • When "Cool" is selected, the temperature will be the same as the set temperature of the refrigerator.The digital panel shows the same temperatureas that of the Control panel. • The CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer allows extra refrigerator space. 12 !i;ii!i J .... II GlassShelf • Pulltheshelfoutasfaras itgoes. Thenliftitand remove it. iceMakerBucket • Remove thebucket byliftingandpulling out. Door Bin Front Leg Cover • Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, remove three screws and detach the cover. • Hold the door bin with both hands and then lift it. • To reassemblethe front leg cover, put it back to original position and tighten the three screws. Plastic Drawer • Removethe drawer by pulling it out and lifting it slightly. oDo not use excessiveforce when removing the coverl It may Causean NOTE injury. Spill Proof Glass Shelf • Pull the shelf out to full extension.Then lift it and gently remove it. Vegetable & Fruit Drawer • Removethe drawer by holding the handle, pulling the drawer out and lifting it smoothly. • Removethe optimized humidity control cover by pulling it towards you. Gallon Door Bin • Hold the bin with both hands and remove it by lifting it. Wine Shelf (RS277"*) iiiiiiA ........... • It is attached to the cabinet wall. To remove the wine shelf, lift it in the direction of the arrow as shown. J • Simply take the shelf out of the tabs. Foldable Shelf (RS277"*) Hold the front side of the shelf, lift the bottom, and push it to the back. NOTE • Rotate the shelf upward and push it to the back. • When you want to use the Full shelf, hold the front side of the shelf and pull it forward to the original position. e It is sometimes difficult tO pull down the foldable shelf depending on the position of the upper shelf. Use the space between the foldable shelf and the wall of the refrigerator, hold the sided the shelf and rotate it to the original Position. Before removing the freezer and refrigerator accessories, please move the stored food& 13 Interior • Clean theaccessories witha milddetergent, thenwipeoutwithadrycloth. • Afterwashing theaccessories, make surethattheyaredrybefore usingthemagain. Exterior • Wipethedigital panelanddisplay panel withacleancloth. • Clean thesurface ofdoors, handles andcabinet witha milddetergent andsoftcloth,then wipeoffthesurface witha drycloth. - Do not use Benzene,Thinner or CloroxTM for cleaning - Do not spray water directly on the surface of the refrigeratorwhile cleaning. eThe exterior part of the refrigerator should be polished once or twice a year. Rear • Use a vacuum cleanerto remove dust once or twice a year. Z_ , DOnot remove the cover sinCethere isa risk of electric shoCk: WARNING Ice and water dispenser • Use a damp cloth to clean the ice and water dispenser.Then wipe it out with a dry cloth. eTo keep drainage grid dry, do not touch the ice and water dispenser. Rubber door seals • If the rubber door seals are dirty,the door will not close properly.The refrigeratorwill not function efficiently.Cleanthe doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth.Then wipe with a dry cloth. • DO not spray the refrigerator with Waterl It may Cause a serious electric Shock WARNING o Donot clean it with benzene; thinner or car detergent, There is a danger Of fire: 14 WARNING Before changing the interior light, unplug the refrigeratorfrom the power supply. If you have difficulty changing the light, contact your service center. ........... INTERIOR LIGHT iN THE REFRIGERATOR. Upper Place a flat screwdriver under the light cover hooks and push in the direction of the arrow. (_ NOTE Pull the cover in the direction of the arrow. After changing the bulb, replace the light cover. Replacement bulbs for b0th freezer and fridge are available fi0m your ioca! home imprOVement or electronics store: Use replacement bulb size E26, maximum 40 watts. Lower (RS277"*) i'i_ Place a flat screwdriver under ............the light cover hooks and push _ in the direction of the arrow. Change the bulb with a new one. After changing the bulb, replace the light cover. L_- _IHHHDiHHH[- NOTE Replacement bulbs !or both freezer and fridge are available from your local home improvement or electronics store: Use replacement bulb size E17, maximum 30 watts. INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER. The freezer light is located in the bottom of the auger motor case. Use a screwdriver(+)to remove the screw ((_). _ Change the bulb with a new one (@) .... Reattach the light cover RePlacement bu!b s f0i both freezei and fridge are available from youi local home impi0Vement or electr0nics store: use replacement bulb size E26; maximum 40 wattsl 15 The water "Filter Indicator" light , "Filter Indicato¢' light lets you know when it is time to change your water filter cartridge. The light will change from green to orange. This tells you that it is almost time to change the current cartridge. We recommend that you replace the cartridge when the light changes to red. (see "Install the water filter" section for more information) , When you install the water filter, throw away the first six glassfulls of water filter, or until water flows clearly to flush impurities in the water supply system. Using the dispenser without the water filter , You can not use the water and ice dispenser without a water filter cartridge because the water line blocks the water supply. Ordering Replacement Water Filter • For replacement waster filter you can visit your local home center or contact the Samsung Parts distributor. blocks the water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and the water filter. Link : ht_ttp://www.samsungparts.com The refrigerator doors have a special door opening and closing feature to make sure that they close all the way and are securely sealed. When opening the door, it will only open to 135°. After reaching a certain point, it will remain open. When the door is partially open, it will close automatically. The refrigerator should be properly installed & leveled. When moving your refrigerator SCREWDRIVER(-) To prevent floor damage be sure the front leveling legs are in the up position (above the floor). Refer to 'Leveling the refrigerator' in the manual(at page 24) CONTROLLEVER When installing, serv_c!ng, or cleaning behind the refrigerator, be sure to pull CAUTION the unit straight out and push back in straight after finishing. Alsoi make sure your floor supports th e full,load refrigerator. Otherwise, it may cause .... floor damage. ~41 4 16 Checking the Dimensions of your Entrance Door Check the dimensions of your entrance door to determine whether the refrigeratorcan pass through it. Model Capacity (inches) Depth Selecting Select Select Select Select a a a a 26 1/2 (Cu. Ft) Width Case Height Dimension RS275 / RS277 35 7/8 68 1/2 without Hinge 70 with Hinge with door without door 33 13/16 30 1/2 the Location for the Refrigerator location location location location with easy access to the water supply. with enough space for the refrigerator. which is not exposed to sunlight. with level floor. , Before disassembling the freezer door, the water SUpply line needs tobe disconneCted. (if not, the Water Supply line can be damaged.) ,, See"Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator' onthe next page. Allow sufficientspace to circulate the air in the internalcooling system. 2inches _ • If the refrigeratordoes not have enoughspace, the internalcooling system may not work correctly. NOTE • Allowclearance to the right, left;back and the top when installing the refrigerator.This has the advantage of reducing power consumptionl , Do not install the refrigeratorwhere the temperature will go below .... _ches 50_F(10_C), 0.1inch How to assemble the separable door handle 1 - Makesurethe"UP"markontherear ofthehandleisfacingrightsideup. - MatchtheupperandlowerHandle Locking Tabson thedoorstothe handles. L,o Fix the handles to the doors by slidingthem down firmly. t*" ....:::::; ',, 17 - Checkthe installationof the handles by pulling them. - If the handlesare insertedproperly, they should not move. Removing the Front Leg Cover Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the Front Leg Cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise. FRONT LEG COVER L_ Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator Remove the water tube by pressing the coupler (@)and pulling the water tube (d_)away. Donor cut the water tube: Separate it from the ceuplerl NOTE 18 ' Liftthedooistraight up: NOTE ,Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. Placethe doors on a piotected surfacei Removing the Freezer Door 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (dP)using a screwdriver, and then disconnect the wires (@). 2) Remove the hinge screws (®) and ground screw (®) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge (®) in the direction of the arrow (®). Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. 3) Remove the door from the lower hinge (@) by 4) Remove the lower hinge (®) from the lower hinge carefully lifting the door (®). bracket (®) by lifting the lower hinge (@) in the direction of the arrow. @- 19 Removing the Refrigerator Door 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (_) using a screwdriver 2) Remove the hinge screws (@) and the ground screw ((_) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge (@) in the direction of the arrow (@). Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. 3) Remove the door from the lower hinge (®) by 4) Remove the lower hinge (®) from the bracket lifting the door (_t_). (_) by lifting the lower hinge (®) --® ./ f 20 Reattaching the Freezer Door 1) Insert the lower hinge (_) in the lower hinge 2) Reattach the freezer door by inserting the hose bracket (@). (@) in the lower side of the door into the hole in the lower hinge (@)and pulling the hose down. 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (@)into the hole (®). After leveling between the upper hinge hole (@)and the hole of the cabinet (®). Put the hinge screws (@)and the ground screw (@) back by turning the screws in the clockwise direction. 4) Connect the wires. 5) Put the front part of the upper hinge cover (@) on the front part of the upper hinge (@) and reattach the front part of the upper hinge cover first. 21 Reattaching the Refrigerator Door 1) Insert the lower hinge (d)) in the lower hinge 2) Align the hole in the refrigerator door (®) with bracket((@). the lower hinge (@). j- j- j- f 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (®) into the hole (®). After aligning the upper hinge hole (®) with the hole of the cabinet (®),put the hinge screws (®) and the ground screw (®) back by turning the screws in the clockwise direction. f _ k9_ 4) Connect the wires. 5) Put the front part of the upper hinge cover (@) on the front part of the upper hinge (@) and reattach it from the front part of the upper hinge cover first. 22 Reattaching the Water Supply Line While pressing the front face of the coupler (@), insert the water line (d_) in the coupler. # # f Push the "A" collar to the %" body and hold. NOTE Then pull tubefrom the connector. Tube must be fully inserted to the marked line to avoid leaks. J Reattaching the Front Leg Cover Put on the Front Leg Cover cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure. Beforeattaching Checkwater €0nnect0r,be sure t0 check for leakage: NOTE : : ONT LEG COVER so. ws 23 Make sure the refrigerator is level before adjusting its doors. The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level. The fr0nt of the refrigerat0r is adjustable: NOTE Case 1) Freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) (d_) into a slot of the control lever (@), turn it clockwise and level the refrigerator. i- SCREWDRIVER(-) Case 2) Freezer door is higher than the refrigerator door Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) ((b) into a slot of the control lever (@), turn it clockwise and level the refrigerator. @ CONTROL LEVER C2 Donor make small adjustments with the control lever, Please refer to the next page4 NOTE 24 (_= Leveltherefrigerator firSt. NOTE Making small adjustments between doors. If the door of the freezer is lower than that of the refrigerator. If the door of freezer is higher than that of the refrigerator. f f- ii!iJiiiii iI_ ;Jli iiii k_ i!! ; Adjustment part Adjustment part J j Please open the doors and adjust them as follows: 1) Release the nut (alP)on the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt (@). @ When you release the nut (@), Use encloSed hex Wrench (®) to turn the b01t(@)in a Slightly counterclockwise directionl This will enable you to loosen the nut(C)with y0ur finger& NOTE ,_J', WRENCH ,;, WRENCH ,'_:,NUT '!' NUT ,_,_:, BOLT ,_:,BOLT ',.. J 2) Please adjust the height differencebetween the doors by turning the bolt (_2))clockwise( _ clockwise ( _ when ) or counter ). You turn cloCkwise (_); door goes Up: NOTE ,_J', WRENCH ,_J',WRENCH ,_,NUT ,_:,BOLT ,!, NUT ,_._:, BOLT \ J g) After adjusting the doors, turn the nut clockwise ( _ ) until it reaches the lower end of the bolt, then tighten the bolt again with the wrench (®) to fix the nut(d)). f --, ,;, WRENCH ,;, WRENCH .4 .... ..'" ,_,NUT ,'-_:, BOLT ,_.1, BOLT If you donot fix the nut (@)firmly, the bolt (@)may be released. 25 i 1 Fortheicemakertooperateproperly, waterpressure of20~125psi isrequired. Inthisrange, a 170cc(5.74ounces) papercupcanbefilledin10secs. 2) Thewaterfilterremoves foreignparticles. Itdoesnotsterilizeor destroyanymicro-organisms. 3)If therefrigerator isinstalled inanareawithlowwaterpressure(below20psi),youshouldinstalla boosterpumptocompensate. 4) Ensure thewaterstoragetankinsidetherefrigerator isproperlyfilledinitially. Pushthewaterdispenserleveruntilthewaterrunsfromtheoutlet. (_ A Water line installation kitisavailable atextracostfromYoUrdealerTherefrigerator NOTE manufacturer recommends thatyouusea watersupplykitcontaining coppertubing. _ Checking /_- Basic the Parts parts Wrench Water Filter F Optional parts I_-- Tapping screw x12EA -- _--- Water pipe 26 Clamp x 12EA _ Connecting to water supply line 1. Cold Water line - Shut off the main water supply line and turn the Ice maker to the off position. 2. Pipe Clamp. - Locate the nearest cold drinking water line. 5.Compression Sleeve 6.Shut Off Valve - Follow the instructions in the ice maker installation kit. 7.Packing Nut. &Copper (or Plastic) line 4.Compression Nut 5 4 _ Connect the water line to the refrigerator. 1) Slip the compression nut through the provided plastic tubing. Refrigerator ] Ferrule (Not 2) Tighten the compression nut onto the 1/4" compression fitting. ,,°'TT'-. _._.__ Compression Nut (1/4") (Provided) \ (_F Do notovertighten the compressionnuL NOTE l _-----,-_¢ i , Using Copper Tubing - Slip the compression nut and ferrule on copper tubing as shown. , Using Plastic Tubing - Insert the molded end of the plastic tubing into the compression fitting. Compression Fitting (Provided) m 0ression Nut(1/#') (NotProvided) 3) Tighten the compression nut onto the compression fitting. 4) Turn water on and check for any leakage. Co (NotProvided) PlasticTubing (NotProvided) I Household Water Line I C_ Waterline must be connected to drinkable water Only. NOTE Cut off 1/4 inch of the provided plastic tubing squarely to prevent leaks when reconnecting. _ Check the water supply line Connect the water pipe with coupler and tap. - Close the main water tap. - Connect coupler "A" to the tap. - Every joint should be protected with sealing tape. The water line must be connected to the cold water pipe. I If it is connected to the hot I water pipe, it may. cause the puri- I tier to malfunction. I COUPLER "A" If the coupler does not fit on the current tap; go to the nearest authorised Service dealer and purchase the right couplers fittings: 27 TAP Connect the water line to the refrigerator. - Remove the compressor cover of the refrigerator. CONNECTION NUT WATER - Connect the water line to the valve, as shown in the figure. - When connected, check if there is any leakage. If any, re-seal the connection. - Reattach the compressor cover of the refrigerator. COMPRESSOR COVER OF REFRIGERATOR Secure the water line. - Using clip "A", fix the water line to the wall or the back of refrigerator. - When the water line is secure, make sure that the water line is not excessively bent, pinched or squashed. Complete the installation of the water supply line. - Power on the refrigerator and press the lever on the right of the dispenser until water runs out through the water line and all air has been cleared from the water line. - At this time, check for any possible leakages at the joints in the water line. After securing the water line, move the refrigerator to the required location. Once the refrigerator is in position, do not move it if possible.. WATER Install the water filter. 1) Remove the fixed cap (A) as shown, the fixed cap can be separated from the Water Filter Compartment by rotating it counterclockwise. Remove the water filter from the box and put a month indicator sticker on the filter as shown. { _ ([_ Keep the cap(A)in a safe place for the future (to put it NOTE back in place when you don t need to use the filter)i 2) If the water filter was installed in March, put on the "SEP" sticker. 3) Remove the Red protective cap from the filter, then position and insert the filter as shown. (A)_ 4) Slowly turn the water filter clockwise 90° to align the indication mark on the cover, locking the filter in position, Do not overtighten. "__ COVER FILTER J STICKER (MONTH INDICATION) ([_ NOTE | 1" --_-" . _ _! _Q','WITH LOCK POSITION. please check that the indication line aligns With the lock position 28 ' ALIGN THE INDICATIONMARK Remove anyresidualmatterinside thewatersupply lineafterinstalling thefilter. 1) Turn on the main water supply & shut-off the valve of the water supply line. ICEm --WATER 2) Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear (6-7 minutes). This will clean the water supply system and clear air from the lines. 3) Additional flushing may be required in some households. 4) Open the refrigerator door and check if water leaks around the water filter. ([[_ NOTE • A new!yqnstalled Watei filter Carti!dge may cause Water to briefly spurt from the dispenserl ,Before reinstalling the water filter, remove the wine Shelf (RS277). Check the amount of water supplied to the ice tray. 1) Lift ((ih)and pull out (@) the ice maker bucket in the freezer. 2) When you press the test button, the ice cube container is ICE MAKER filled with water from the water supply tap. Check the amount of water (see the illustration below). If the water level is too low, the ice cubes will be small. This is not a problem with the ice maker but of the water pressure in the pipe, and occurs frequently. When this problem occurs, contact a service person to check the amount of water supplied. 3) In case ice doesn't come out, pull out CHECK THE WATER LEVEL the ice bucket and press test button located on the bottom of ice maker. TEST BUTTON 29 The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently • Check that the power plug is properly connected. Ice is not dispensed • Did you stop the ice making function? • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall? • Did you wait for 12 hours after installing the water supply line before making ice? • Is there any ice in the ice storage unit? • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to • Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve the correct temperature? Try setting it to a lower temopen? perature. • Is the freezer temperature too warm? • Is the refrigerator exposed to direct sunlight or locat(Set the temperature lower) ed near a heat source? The food in the refrigerator is frozen • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to a warmer temperature. You can hear water bubbling in the refrigerator • The bubbling comes from the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerator and is normal. • Is the temperature in the room too low? • Did you store food with a high water content in the coldest part of the refrigerator? There is a bad smell in the refrigerator • Wrap strong smelling food so that it is airtight. Throw away any rotten food. You hear unusual noise or sounds • Check that the floor is leveled and stable. • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall? • Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator? Frost forms on the walls of the freezer • Is the air vent blocked? • Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation. • Is the door closed properly? • A "ticking" sound may be heard from inside the refrigerator, this is normal. This occurs because various No water is supplied accessories are contracted or expanded. • Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open? The front corners and sides of the cabinet are hot; condensation occurs. • Is the water supply line crushed? • Anti-condensators are installed in the front corners of • Is the water tank frozen because the refrigerator temthe refrigerator to prevent condensation. perature is too low? Select a warmer setting on the display panel. • Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time. 3O SAMSUNG (18 Cubic REFRIGERATOR Feet and Larger Capacity) This SAMSUNG brand product, as suppliedand distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser,is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturingdefects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1)Year Parts and Labor on Refrigerator Five (5) Years Parts and Labor on Sealed RefrigerationSystem Only* (*Compressor,evaporator,condenser,drier,connecting tubing) This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service,the purchasermust contact SAMSUNG for problem determinationand service procedures. Warrantyservice can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorizedservice center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon requestas proofof purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized servicecenter. 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