Samsung RF220NCTASL User manual

Refrigerator
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safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION
used as a refrigerant. Check
the compressor label on the
rear of the appliance or the
rating label inside the fridge to
see which refrigerant is used
for your refrigerator. When this
product contains flammable gas
(Refrigerant R600a), contact
your local authority in regard to
safe disposal of this product.
• Before operating the appliance,
please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for your
reference.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this instruction manual.
This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, Important safety symbols and
precautions:
sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and
Hazards or unsafe
knowledge, unless they have
practices that may result
WARNING
been given supervision or
in severe personal injury or
instruction concerning use
death.
of the appliance by a person
Hazards or unsafe
responsible for their safety.
practices that may result
CAUTION
• Warnings and Important Safety
in minor personal injury or
Instructions in this manual do
property damage.
not cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur.
Do NOT attempt.
It is your responsibility to use
Do NOT disassemble.
common sense, caution,
Do NOT touch.
and care when installing,
Follow directions carefully.
maintaining, and operating your
Unplug the power plug
appliance.
from the wall socket.
• Because these following
Make sure the refrigerator
operating instructions
is grounded to prevent
cover various models, the
electric shock.
characteristics of your
Call the contact center for
refrigerator may differ slightly
help.
from those described in this
Note.
manual. R600a or R134a is
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These warning signs are here
to prevent injury to you and
others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section,
keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
CE Notice
This product has been determined
to be in compliance with the
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/
EC), the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive
(2004/108/EC), Commission
Delegated Regulation (EU)
No 1060/2010 and the EcoDesign Directive(2009/125/EC)
implemented by Regulation (EC)
No 643/2009 of the European
Union. (For products sold in
European Countries only)
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR INSTALLATION
• Do not install the
refrigerator in a damp place
or place where it may come
in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of
electrical parts may cause an
electric shock or fire.
• Do not place this refrigerator in
direct sunlight or expose to the
heat from stoves, room heaters
or other appliance.
WARNING
• Do not plug several appliances
into the same multiple power
strip. The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet
which has a voltage rating that
matches the voltage listed on
the refrigerator’s rating plate.
- This provides the best
performance and also 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.
- There is a risk of electric shock
of fire.
• Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
• Do not bend the power cord
excessively or place heavy
articles on it.
• Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause
a short-circuit, fire and/or
electric shock.
• Do not use aerosols near the
refrigerator.
- Aerosols used near the
refrigerator may cause an
explosion or fire.
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• Do not install this appliance
near a heater, inflammable
material.
• Do not install this appliance in
a humid, oily or dusty location,
in a location exposed to direct
sunlight and water (rain drops).
• Do not install this appliance in a
location where gas may leak.
- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.
• This appliance must be properly
grounded. Do not ground the
appliance to a gas pipe, plastic
water pipe, or telephone line.
- You must ground the refrigerator
to prevent any power leakages
or electric shocks caused
by current leakage from the
refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric
shock, fire, explosion, or
problems with the product.
• This appliance should be
positioned in such a way that it
is accessible to the power plug.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire due to
electric leakage.
• Do not stand on top of the
appliance or place objects (such
as laundry, lighted candles,
lighted cigarettes, dishes,
chemicals, metal objects, etc.)
on the appliance.
- This may result in an electric
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shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.
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• This refrigerator must be
properly installed and
located in accordance
with the manual before it is
used.
Connect the power plug in the
proper position with the cord
hanging down.
If you connect the power plug
upside down, the wire can
get cut off and cause a fire or
electric shock.
When moving the refrigerator,
be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
This constitutes a fire hazard.
Make sure that the power plug
is not squashed or damaged by
the back of the refrigerator.
Keep the packing materials out
of reach of children.
There is a risk of death from
suffocation if children put them
on their head.
The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug is
accessible after installation.
You need to remove all the
protective plastic film before
you initially plug the product in.
When disposing of this or
other refrigerator/s, remove
the door/door seals, door latch
so that children or animals
cannot become trapped inside.
Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not enter
and play with the appliance.
- If trapped inside, the child may
become injury and suffocate to
death.
• If the power cord is
damaged, have it replaced
immediately by the
manufacturer or its service
agent.
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
• Allow sufficient space to
install the refrigerator on a
flat surface.
If your refrigerator is not level,
the internal cooling system may
not work correctly.
Keep the ventilation space in
the appliance enclosure or
mounting structure clear of
obstruction.
We recommend you have
installed this refrigerator by a
qualified technician or service
company.
Failing to do so may result in an
electric shock, fire, explosion,
problems with the product, or
injury.
Plug the power plug into the
wall socket firmly. Do not
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use a damaged power plug,
damaged power cord or loose
wall socket.
This may result in an electric
shock or fire.
Do not plug several appliances
into the same multiple power
board. The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet
which has a voltage rating that
matched the rating plate.
This provides the best
performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring
circuits, which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated
wires.
Do not pull or excessively bend
the power cord.
Do not twist or tie the power
cord.
Do not hook the power cord
over a metal object, place a
heavy object on the power
cord, insert the power cord
between objects, or push the
power cord into the space
behind the appliance.
When moving the refrigerator,
be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord
This may result in an electric
shock or fire.
The installation or any service of
this appliance is recommended
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by a qualified technician or
service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an
electric shock, fire, explosion,
problems with the product or
injury.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser hole,
ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury
or material damage.
• Do not use or place any
substances sensitive
to temperature such
WARNING CRITICAL USAGE
WARNINGS
as inflammable sprays,
• Do not insert the power
inflammable objects, dry ice,
plug with wet hands.
medicine, or chemicals near or
• Do not store articles on the top
inside of the refrigerator.
of the appliance.
• Do not keep volatile or
- When you open or close the
inflammable objects or
door, the articles may fall and
substances (benzene, thinner,
cause personal injury and/or
propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP
material damage.
gas and other such products
etc.) in the refrigerator.
• Do not put a container filled
with water on the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing
food only.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or
electric shock.
- This may result in fire or
explosion.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
• If you smell pharmaceutical or
with the appliance.
smoke, pull out power plug
immediately and contact your
• Keep fingers out of “pinch
Samsung Electronics service
point” areas; clearances
center
between the doors and cabinet
are necessarily small. Be careful • Do not insert your hands into
when you open the doors when
the bottom area under the
children are in the area.
appliance.
• Do not let children hang on the - Any sharp edges may cause
door. If not, a serious injury may
personal injury.
occur.
• Do not let children step on a
• There is a Risk of children
drawer’s cover.
entrapment. Do not let children - The drawer may break and
enter inside the refrigerator.
cause them to slip.
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• Do not touch the inside walls of
the freezer or products stored
in the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the water dispenser
hole, ice chute, or ice maker
bucket.
- It may cause personal injury or
material damage.
• Do not store pharmaceuticals
products, scientific materials, or
temperature sensitive products
in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict
temperature controls must not
be stored in the refrigerator.
• Do not place or use an
electrical appliance inside the
refrigerator, unless it is of a
type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not use mechanical
devices or any other means
to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
• Do not spray volatile material
such as insecticide onto the
surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to
humans, it may also result in an
electric shock, fire or problems
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with the product.
Never stare directly at the UV
LED lamp for long periods of
time.
This may result in eye strain due
to the ultraviolet rays.
Keep ventilation opening in
the appliance enclosure or
mounting structure clear of
obstruction.
Do not touch the power plug
with wet hands.
This may result in an electric
shock.
Do not insert hands, feet
or metal objects (such as
chopsticks, etc.) into the
bottom or the back of the
refrigerator.
This may result in an electric
shock or injury.
Any sharp edges may cause a
personal injury.
Do not attempt to repair,
disassemble, or modify the
appliance yourself.
Do not use any fuse(such as
cooper, steel wire, etc.) other
than the standard fuse.
When repairing or reinstalling
the appliance is required,
contact your nearest service
center.
Failing to do so may result in an
electric shock, fire, problems
with the product, or injury.
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• If any dust or water is in
standing for several minutes.
refrigerator, pull out the power
• If there are burning smells
plug and contact your Samsung
or smoke, pull out power
Electronics service center.
plug immediately and
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
contact your Samsung
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry
Electronics service center.
the inside of the refrigerator. Do
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the
product is equipped
not place a lighted candle in
with LED Lamps, do not
the refrigerator to remove bad
disassemble the Lamp Cover
odors.
and LED Lamp by yourself.
- This may result in an electric
- Please contact your service
shock or fire.
agents.
• Fill the water tank, ice tray, and
• Use only the LED Lamps
water cubes only with potable
provided by manufacturer or
water.
service agents.
a) Allow the appliance to stand for
• Do not disassemble or
2 hours after installation.
repair the refrigerator by
yourself.
b) To get Best performance from
- You run risk of causing a fire,
the product,
malfunction and/or personal
1) Do not place foods too
injury.
closely in front of the vents
- When the interior or exterior
at the rear of the appliance
LED lamp has gone out, please
as it can obstruct free air
contact your service agents.
circulation in the freezer
compartment.
• Bottles should be stored
2) Wrap the food up properly or
tightly together so that they
place it in airtight containers
do not fall out.
before putting it into the
• This product is intended only
fridge or freezer.
for the storage of food in a
3) Do not put any newly
domestic environment.
introduced food for freezing
near to already existing food.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid
c) Do not place glass or bottles or
any naked flames or potential
carbonated beverages into the
sources of ignition and air the
freezer.
room in which the appliance is
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- The container may freeze
and break, and this may
result in injury.
d) Please observe maximum
storage times and expiry dates
of frozen goods.
e) There is no need to disconnect
the refrigerator from the power
supply if you will be away for
less than three weeks. But,
Remove all the food if you are
going away for the three weeks
or more. Unplug the refrigerator
and clean it, rinse and dry.
• Contains fluorinated
greenhouse gases covered by
the Kyoto Protocol.
- Hermetically sealed system.
- Do not vent gases into the
atmosphere.
- Refrigerant type : R-134a
- Quantity: 0.16 kg
- Global Warming Potential (GWP)
= 1300
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personal injury.
Use only the ice maker provided
with the refrigerator. The water
supply to this refrigerator must
only be installed/connected by
a suitably qualified person and
connected to a potable water
supply only.
In order to operate the ice maker
properly, water pressure of 138
kPa ~ 860 kPa is required. If
you have a long vacation or
business trip and won’t use
water or ice dispensers, close
the water valve.
Otherwise, water leakage may
occur.
Wipe excess moisture from
the inside and leave the doors
open.
Otherwise, odor and mold may
develop.
When the refrigerator got wet
by water, pull out the power
plug and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.
Take out the right box in the
refrigerator after removing the
guard(LMF-RL22*)
USAGE CAUTIONS
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foods that have thawed
completely. Do not place
carbonated or fizzy drinks
• Service warranty and
in the freezer compartment.
Modification.
Do not put bottles or glass - Any changes or modifications
containers in the freezer.
performed by a 3rd party on
- When the contents freeze, the
this finished appliance are
glass may break and cause
not covered under Samsung
CAUTION
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Samsung be responsible for
safety issues that result from
3rd party modifications.
Do not block air holes.
If the air holes are blocked,
especially with a plastic bag, the
refrigerator can be over cooled.
If this cooling period lasts too
long, the water filter may break
and cause water leakage.
If the refrigerator is
disconnected from the power
supply, you should wait for
at least five minutes before
plugging it back in.
If you have a long vacation
planned or the refrigerator is
not to be used for a long period
of time, you must empty the
refrigerator and pull out the
power plug.
Letting the refrigerator run
for a long time without using
it can cause the insulation to
deteriorate and may cause a
fire.
Wipe excess moisture from
the inside and leave the doors
open. Otherwise, odor and
mold may develop.
To get the best performance
from the product:
Do not place foods too close
to the vents at the rear of the
appliance as it can obstruct free
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air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.
- Wrap food up properly or place
it in airtight containers before
putting it into the refrigerator.
• If the product is flooded,
make sure to contact your
nearest service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock
or fire.
CLEANING CAUTIONS
• Do not directly spray water
on the inside or outside the
refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fire or electric
shock.
CAUTION
• Remove any foreign matter
or dust from the power
plug pins. Do not use a
wet or damp cloth when
cleaning the plug.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning or making
repairs.
• Remove all foreign substances
such as dust or water from
the power plug terminals and
contact points using a dry cloth
on a regular basis.
- Unplug the power plug and
clean it with a dry cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in an
electric shock or fire.
• Before cleaning or performing
maintenance, unplug the
appliance from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an
electric shock or fire.
• Do not clean the appliance by
spraying water directly onto it.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or
Clorox, Chloride for cleaning.
- They may damage the surface
of the appliance and may cause
a fire.
• Do not spray inflammable gas
near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion or
fire.
• Install the appliance in a
cool, dry room with adequate
ventilation.
• Ensure that it is not exposed
to direct sunlight and never put
it near a direct source of heat
(radiator, for example).
• Never block any vents or grilles
on the appliance. Allow warm
food to cool down before
placing it in the appliance.
• 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
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when putting food in or taking
food out.
The shorter time for which the
door is open, the less ice will
form in the freezer.
Allow clearance to the right, left,
back and top when installing.
This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your
energy bills lower.
In the event of a power failure,
call the local office of your
Electricity Company and ask
how long it is going to last.
Most power failures that are
corrected in an hour or two
will not affect your refrigerator
temperatures. However, you
should minimize the number of
door openings while the power
is off.
But Should the power failure
last more than 24hours, remove
all frozen food.
If the key is provided with
refrigerator, the keys should be
kept out of the reach of children
and not be in the vicinity of the
appliance.
The appliance might not
operate consistently (possibility
of defrosting of co tents or
temperature becoming too
warm in the frozen food
compartment) when sited for
an extended period of time
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below the cold end of the range
of temperatures for which
the refrigerating appliance is
designed.
Do not store food which goes
bad easily at low temperature,
such as bananas, melons.
Your appliance is frost free,
which means there is no
need to manually defrost your
appliance, as this will be carried
out automatically.
Temperature rise during
defrosting can comply with ISO
requirements. But If you want
to prevent an undue rise in the
temperature of the frozen food
while defrosting the appliance,
please wrap the frozen food up
in several layers of newspaper.
Any increase in temperature of
frozen food during defrosting
can shorten its storage life.
Do not re-freeze frozen foods
that have thawed completely.
Do not allow babies or children
go inside the drawer.
It can cause death from
suffocation by entrapment or a
personal injury.
Do not sit on the Freezer door.
The door may be broken and
cause a personal injury.
To prevent children entrapment,
you must reinstall the divider
using provided screw after
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cleaning or other actions if you
removed the divider from the
drawer.
CRITICAL DISPOSAL
WARNINGS
Please dispose of the
packaging material for this
product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Leave the shelves in place so
that children may not easily
climb inside.
Ensure that none of the pipes
on the back of the appliance
are damaged prior to disposal.
R600a or R134a is used
as a refrigerant. Check the
compressor label on the rear
of the appliance or the rating
label inside the fridge to see
which refrigerant is used for
your refrigerator. When this
product contains flammable
gas(Refrigerant R600a) contact
your local authority in regard to
safe disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane used as an
insulation blowing gas. The
gases in insulation material
require special disposal
procedure. Please contact your
local authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal of
this product. Ensure that none
of the pipes on the back of the
appliances are damaged prior
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to disposal. The pipes shall be
broken in the open space.
• Keep all packaging materials
well out of the reach of children,
as packaging materials can be
dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over
its head, it may result in
suffocation.
CAUTION
Be careful that your
fingers ars not caught in.
contents
SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………… 14
OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………… 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………… 30
safety information _13
Setting up your French Door
Refrigerator
GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE
REFRIGERATOR
The following chart details the exact height and
depth of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator.
Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung
French Door Refrigerator.
We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and
efficiencies that this new appliance offers.
• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top
when installing. This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your energy bills lower.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the
Selecting the best location for the
refrigerator
• Do not locate the refrigerator where it may
become wet.
46 1/8" (1171 mm)
15 1/4" (387 mm)
55 1/2" (1410 mm)
21 3/8" (543 mm)
29 39/64" (752 mm)
4 3/32" (104 mm)
29 27/32" (758 mm)
48 5/8" (1234 mm)
35 25/64" (950 mm)
35 (889 mm)
24 5/8" (625 mm)
2 63/64" (76 mm)
5/8" (16 mm)
1 3/8" (34 mm)
30 ¼” (770 mm)
60 7/16” (1535 mm)
1 3/8" (36 mm)
39 5/8" (1007 mm)
A location with easy access to a water supply.
A location without direct exposure to sunlight.
A location with a leveled floor.
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.
• A location that allows you to move the
refrigerator easily if it needs maintenance or
service.
66 22/32" (1695 mm)
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When moving your refrigerator
CAUTION
If the refrigerator does not have enough space, the
internal cooling system may not work properly.
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra
space at the back for the water line connections.
When you install the refrigerator next to a fixed wall,
the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to swing
open.
First thing! Make sure that you can easily move
your refrigerator to its final location by measuring
doorways (both width and height), thresholds,
ceilings, stairways, etc.
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To prevent floor damage, be sure the front
adjusting legs are in the up position (above
the floor). Refer to ‘Adjusting the Level’ in
the manual (on page 15).
Flat-blade
screwdriver(-)
Control Lever
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. This surface
should be strong enough to support a fully loaded
For some installations you need to remove the
fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the
refrigerator to its final location. Do not remove
the doors/drawer if you don’t need to. If you do
not need to remove the refrigerator doors, go to
Adjusting the Level on page 15. If you need to
remove the doors. continue below.
Before removing the door/drawer, make sure you
read the following items:
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ACCESSORIES AND REQUIRED
TOOLS
The following accessories are included with your
refrigerator:
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Disconnect power to the refrigerator before
removing the door or drawer.
• Be careful not to drop, damage or
scratch the door/drawer while removing
them.
Be careful not to get injured while removing the
door/drawer.
Reattach the door/drawer properly to avoid:
Mois ture from a ir lea k a ge.
U neven door a lignment.
Wa s ting energy due to improper door s ea l.
Disassembling the fridge door
WARNING
Be careful not to drop and scratch the
doors while removing the doors.
1. Remove the 3 screws holding down the top
table and remove it.
Hex wrench
Required Tools (Not provided)
Top Table
You need the following tools to complete the
installation of your refrigerator:
Philips
screwdriver(+)
Pliers
Flat-blade screw
driver(-)
Socket wrench
2. Disconnect electric wire on the top of the
refrigerator.
Allen wrench
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01 SETTING UP
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. When
moving the refrigerator, you need to pull and push
it straight forwards or back. Do not wiggle it from
side to side.
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
DOORS
3. Remove the 3 hex bolts that hold the hinge on
the top of the refrigerator with the 10mm socket
wrench.
Disassembling the freezer door
1. After opening the Freezer door, lift the drawer
box.
Socket wrench
4. Remove the screw that holds the ground wire
with a philips screwdriver(+).
2. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with
a socket wrench(10 mm)
ground wire
5. Separate the hinge from the electric wire and
ground wire as shown above.
6. Lift the door straight up to remove.
Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors
while removing them.
3. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with
a socket wrench(10 mm).
Reassembling the fridge door
1. Insert and tighten the screw into the left and
right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver(+).
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the corner of the fridge door.
2. Insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts into the
left and right middle hinges with an allen
wrench.
4. Place the hole in the bottom of the left d oor
over the middle hinge.
8. Insert and tighten the ground screw into the left
and right upper hinges with a philips
screwdriver(+).
ground wire
5. Position the top table in place. Insert and
tighten the 3 screws into the top table with a
philips screwdriver(+).
9. Connect the electronic wire on the top of the
refrigerator.
Top Table
6. Insert the left upper hinge shaft into the hole on
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01 SETTING UP
3. Replace the middle hinge cap.
7. Insert the upper hinges into the holes at the top
of the door.
Insert and tighten the 3 hex head bolts into the
left and right upper hinges with a socket
wrench.
Reassembling the freezer door
1. Pull out the rails to the full length on each sidle
of the cabinet evenly.
2. Hang the freezer door front onto open slot on
the sides.
Slot
3. With the 10 mm wrench, reattach 4 bolts to
connect the rail with the door.
4. With the drawer pulled out fully, insert the
drawer box into the rail system.
18_ setting up
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL
Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary
for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need
help, review the previous section on leveling the
refrigerator.
01 SETTING UP
Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can
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, it will not be
possible 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.
MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
BETWEEN DOORS
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 turn it count
clockwise to level the refrigerator. (You turn the
lever clockwise to lower the refrigerator and
counterclockwise to raise it.)
flat-blade
screwdriver(-)
Control Lever
Adjustment part
Fixed part
The left door is fixed. To make minor
adjustments between doors, adjust only the
right door.
1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ), then you can
see the lower hinge ( 2 ).
2. Insert the supplied allen wrench ( 3 ) into the
shaft ( 4 ) of the lower hinge.
3. Please adjust the height by turning the
hex wrench ( 3 ) clockwise ( DOWN ) or
counterclockwise ( UP ).
When you turn the hex wrench counter ), the door will move up.
clockwise( Both control levers must be touching the
CAUTION floor to avoid possible personal injury or
property damage because of tipping.
2
3
If the right side is lower, perform the same
procedure, but with the right control lever.
3
4
1
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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INSTALLATION OF THE WATER
LINE
• Turn on water supply and Flush 11 L through
filter before use (flush approximately 6 minutes)
1. Cold Water line
2. Pipe Clamp.
3. Plastic line
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Packing Nut
7. Shut Off Valve
8. Filter Cartridge
9. Cartridge Holder
Before You Install the water line
• The water line installation is not warranted by
the refrigerator manufacturer.
So before you install the water line, read the
whole steps for installing and follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
• Banging pipes (water banging in the pipes) in
house plumbing can cause damage to fridge
parts and lead to water leakage or flooding.
Call a qualified plumber to correct the problem
before installing the water supply line to the
fridge.
• To prevent burns and product damage, do not
hook up the water line to the hot water line.
• Do not install the water line in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
• When using any electrical device (such as
a power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is insulated or wired in a manner to
prevent electric shock.
• All installations must be in a accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
• Water line Kit and water filter are not
covered by Samsung’s Warranty. The
manufacturer (or dealer, installer) of them
is responsible for any defects and all the
loss caused by water filter & water line
kit.
• The filter should be replaced according to
manufacturer (or dealer)’s instruction.
• To order additional water filters, please contact
the manufacturer (or dealer) of the filter.
Using the water filter (not provided)
Connecting to water supply line
• Shut off the main water supply line and turn the
Ice maker to the off position.
• Locate the nearest cold drinking water line.
• Follow the instructions in the water filter
installation kit.
• After connecting the water supply line to the
Cartridge Holder inlet and installing the Filter
Cartridge (insert plastic line in fully).
20_ setting up
90 degree
• The water filter must be installed outside
the refrigerator.
It is not provided with your new
refrigerator. The filter cartridge (8) and
holder (9) kit can be purchased from
the retailer where you purchased this
refrigerator.
• Do not use copper line.
• Cut the tubing, making sure the ends are
square and clean.
Incorrect
Correct
There are several items that you need to purchase
to complete this connection.
You may find these items sold as a kit at your local
hardware store.
Use Copper Tubing
• 7 mm copper tubing
• 7 mm compression nut
(1 PC)
• Ferrule (2 PC)
Use Plastic Tubing
• 7 mm plastic tubing →
Molded end(Bulb)
• 7 mm compression nut
(1 PC)
Connect the water line to the fridge
• Connect the plastic line on the back of your
fridge to the cartridge holder outlet (fully insert
the plastic line to the cartridge holder outlet).
• Insert plastic clip to the cartridge holder inlet
and outlet.
• Turn water on and check for any leakage.
Connect the water line to the fridge
Cartridge
Holder
Clip
1. Slip the compression nut through the plastic
tubing.
2. After inserting the compression nut into plastic
compression fitting (Purchased).
Household water line
Copper tubing or Plastic tubing
(Not supplied)
(Not supplied)
Filter
cartridge
Bulb
Ferrule
(Purchased)
Plastic line
(Purchased)
• You can purchase the necessary filter
cartridge at the retailer where you
purchased this refrigerator.
• Water line must be connected to drinkable
water only
• When pushing the Refrigerator back, make
sure you don’t roll over the power cord or water
line(Icemaker supply line)
To use without the water filter
Connecting to the water supply line
• Shut off the main water supply line and turn the
Ice maker to the off position.
• Locate the nearest cold water drinking line.
1. Cold Water line
2. Pipe Clamp.
3. Plastic line
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Packing Nut.
7. Shut Off Valve
Compression
fitting *
Plastic Tubing
(Purchased)
Compression
Nut (1/4”) *
Refrigerator
* Accesory included
Do not overtighten the compression nut.
• Using Copper Tubing
- S lip the c ompres s ion nut a nd ferrule on c opper
tubing as shown.
• Using Plastic Tubing
- Insert the molded end(Bulb) of the plastic tubing
into the compression fitting.
CAUTION
Do not use without the molded end(Bulb) of
the plastic tubing.
3. Tighten the compression nut onto the
compression fitting.
4. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
• You can purchase the necessary filter
cartridge at the retailer where you
purchased this refrigerator.
• Water line must be connected to drinkable
water only.
• When pushing the Refrigerator back, make sure
you don’t roll over the power cord or water line
(Icemaker supply line).
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01 SETTING UP
Compression
Nut (1/4”)
(Purchased)
CAUTION
Do not use without the molded end (Bulb)
of the plastic tubing ( B ).
1. Tighten the compression nut ( B ) onto the
compression fitting.
Do not over-tighten the compression nut ( B ) .
2. Turn water on and check for any leakage. If you
find water drops or leakage in the connection
areas, turn off the main water supply. Check
the connections and, if necessary, tighten.
3. Flush 1 gallon of water through the filter before
drinking or using the water from the refrigerator.
(Flush approximately 6 minutes.) To flush, press
a large glass or cup against the water dispenser
lever. Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink
after it is filled, and then repeat.
4. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice
maker make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that
period of time, throw out the first 1 or 2 buckets
of ice the freezer makes to ensure all impurities
have been removed from the water line.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable
water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the water line,
cut off 7 mm of the plastic tubing to make sure you
get a snug, leak-free connection.
22_ setting up
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
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.
To get more space, you can remove top freezer
drawers since it does not affect thermal and
mechanical characteristics. A declared storage
volume of frozen food storage compartment is
calculated with these drawers removed.
Operating your French Door
Refrigerator
CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL
Pure
Touch
One
1
2
3
[RL225]
4
5
[RL220]
6
( 1 )
Freezer
(Hold 3 sec for
Power Freeze)
Press the Freezer button to set the freezer temperature between colder and coldest.
Press and hold the Freezer button for 3 seconds to activate Power Freezer function which
speeds up the freezing process in the freezer.
( 2 )
Fridge
Press the Fridge button to set the Fridge temperature between cold and coldest.
( 3 )
Energy Saver
For better energy efficiency, press the Energy Saver button. If condensation occurs on the
doors, turn the Energy Saver Button function off.
( 4 )
Ice Off
If you don’t want to make more ice, Press the Ice Off button. The LED will light up and the
Ice-Maker stops making ice.
( 5 )
Alram On/Off
Press the Alarm On/Off button to turn the door open alarm on and off.
( 6 )
Power Freeze
Press this button to activate Power Freezer function which speeds up the freezing process in
the freezer.
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02 OPERATING
[RF221, RF220]
Water
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Freezer/Fridge (Temperature
adjustment)
Press the Freezer or Fridge button until the desired
temperature is set. For lower temperature, press
the Freezer or Fridge button until more LED lights
(coldest). For higher temperature, press the Freezer
or Fridge button until less LED lights (colder).
Each time you press the Freezer or Fridge button,
temperature indicator will change in below order.
Power Freeze
RF221 / RF220 / RL225
This icon will light up when you activate
the Power Freeze function. Power Freeze
function generates cool air for 50 hours
continuously and it makes the inside of
the refrigerator cool faster. This function is
useful when you make ice more quickly.
When you have enough, just press and hold
the Freeze (Hold 3 sec for Power Freeze)
button again for 3 seconds to cancel the
Power Freeze function.
RL220
This icon will light up when you activate
the Power Freeze function. Power Freeze
function generates cool air for 50 hours
continuously and it makes the inside of
the refrigerator cool faster. When you have
enough, just press the Power Freeze button
again to cancel the Power Freeze function.
When you use this function the energy
consumption of the refrigerator will
increase. Remember to turn it off when you
do not need it and return the freezer to your
original temperature setting.
If you need to freeze large amount of food
stuff, activate Power Freeze function at
least 24 hours before.
Energy Saver
This LED will light up when you activate the Energy
Saver function. The Energy Saver function is
automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied
to the Refrigerator. If condensation occurs on the
doors, turn the Energy Saver function off.
In some places, water drop may be
generated on the door part. In this case,
24_ operating
it is recommended to turn off the Energy
saver function.
Ice Off
This LED will light up when you activate the Ice Off
function. In this case, the ice will not be produced.
Alram On/Off
If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm beeps if any
refrigerator door is left open for more than three
minutes. The beeping stops when you close the
door. The door alarm function is pre-set to On in
the factory. You can turn it off by touching and then
releasing this button. You can turn it back on in the
same fashion. The LED lights up when the function
is on.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT:
The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet
valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 241
and 827 kPa.
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
connected to your cold water supply, the water
pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs
to be a minimum of 276 to 414 kPa. If the water
pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less
than 276 to 414 kPa:
• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the
reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace
the filter if necessary.
• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis
system to refill after heavy usage.
• If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may
further reduce the water pressure when used
in conjunction with a reverse osmosis system.
Remove the water filter.
If you have questions about your water pressure,
call a licensed, qualified plumber.
USING THE COLD WATER
DISPENSER
Using the Water dispenser (RF221**)
TER
H0URE7A
/NE4OUC
02 OPERATING
Place a glass underneath the
water outlet and push gently
against the water dispenser
lever with your glass. Make
sure the glass is in line with
the dispenser to prevent the
water from splashing out.
PUSH
If you have just installed the
refrigerator or installed a new
water filter, Flush 11 L through filter before use (flush
approximately 6 minutes). Make sure water flows
cleanly before drinking.
CAUTION
If you have a long vacation or business trip,
close the water valve and shut off the water
supply to the Refrigerator. This will help
prevent accidental leakages.
Water clouding phenomenon
All water provided to refrigerators flows
through the core filter which is an alkaline
water filter. In this process, the pressure in
the water that has flowed out of the filter
gets increased, and oxygen and nitrogen
become saturated. When this water flows
out in the air, the pressure plummets and
the oxygen and nitrogen get supersaturated
so that they turn into gas bubbles. The
water could look misty due to these oxygen
bubbles.The water may look temporarily
cloudy due to these oxygen bubbles. After
a few seconds, the water will look clear.
The water tank’s capacity is approximately
1 L.
Please wait 1 second before removing the
cup after dispensing water to prevent spills.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the refrigerator
LAMP
Vertical Hinged
Section
Quick-Space
Glass Shelf (on
some models)
er
Wat
Internal Water
Dispenser (RF221**)
Pure
ch
u
Tou
To
One
Door Bins
Vegetable &
Fruit Drawers
Light
FZ Ice-Maker
Ice Bucket
Freezer
Drawer Bin
LAMP
QUICK-SPACE
GLASS SHELF
Vegetable &
Fruit Drawers
FZ Ice-Maker
(OPTION -RL225*)
Ice Bucket
Freezer Drawer Bin
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 a lot of force, the other door may open.
To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please leave all selves, drawers and baskets on
their original position like as above illustration.
When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact your service agents.
26_ operating
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
ACCESSORIES
1. Door Bins
To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension.
Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight out.
To relocate - Insert the drawer into the frame rails
and push back into place.
CAUTION
The drawers need to be removed before
the glass shelf above them can be lifted
out.
02 OPERATING
• Door Bins
To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight
out.
To relocate - Slide it in above the desires location
and push down until it stops.
3. Vegetable & Fruit Drawers
er
e
Wat
Pur
ch
Tou
4. Pantry
One
To remove the Pantry – Pull the pantry out to full
extension. Tilt up the front side of the pantry and
pull straight out.
Injury may occur if the door bins are not
firmly assembled.
Do not allow children to play with bins. Sharp
corners of the bins may cause injury.
Do not adjust a bin full of food.
CAUTION Remove the food first.
Dust removal method - Remove the guard and
wash in water.
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.
2. Tempered Glass shelves
To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the
direction shown ( 1 ) and lift it up vertically ( 2 ). Pull
the shelf out.
To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired
height. Then lower the front of the shelf so that the
hooks can drop into the slots.
CAUTION
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
ACCESSORIES
1. ICE BUCKET
To remove - Lift the ice bucket ( 1 ).
To relocate - Place the ice bucket into the Super
extended drawer ( 2 ).
The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy.
Use special care when removing them.
1
2
1
2
operating _27
2. Super Extended Drawer
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension.
Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift straight out.
To relocate - Place the drawer onto the rails ( 4 )
by tilting it up. Lower the drawer into place until it is
horizontal and slide the Drawer ( 3 ) in.
Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator
prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep
the refrigerator free of odor and germs.
Cleaning the Interior
4
3
Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild
detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. You
can remove the drawers and shelves for a more
thorough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers
and shelves before putting them back into place.
3. Freezer Drawer
To remove the freezer drawer - Pull the freezer
drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it
out to remove.
To relocate the freezer drawer - Place the bin
into the rail assembly.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not allow babies or children go inside
the freezer drawer. They could damage the
refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Do not sit on the freezer door. The door
may break. Do not allow children to climb
into the freezer drawer.
Do not remove the divider.
Cleaning the Exterior
Wipe the control panel and digital display with a
damp, clean, soft cloth. Do not spray water directly
on the surface of the refrigerator.
The doors, handles and cabinet surfaces should be
cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped dry
with a soft cloth. To keep your appliance looking its
best, polish the exterior once or twice a year.
If trapped inside, children may be injured or
suffocate to death.
CAUTION
Do not spray water directly on the
refrigerator. Use a clean, damp cloth to
clean.
CAUTION
Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox for
cleaning. They may damage the surface of
the appliance and may cause a fire.
CAUTION
28_ operating
You can erase the printed
letters on the display if you
apply stainless cleaner directly
to the area where the letters are
printed.
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.
02 OPERATING
CAUTION
Do not clean the refrigerator with benzene,
thinner, or car detergent due to risk of 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.
CAUTION
Do not remove the back cover ( 1 ).
You could suffer an electric shock.
1
operating _29
troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The refrigerator does not
work at all or it does not
chill sufficiently.
• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
• Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or
fridge inner temperature. If it is, set the refrigerator colder.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper
ventilation?
The food in the fridge is
frozen.
•
•
•
•
You hear unusual noise or
sounds.
• Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.
• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper
ventilation?
Try moving the back of the refrigerator at least 50 mm from the wall.
• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. It is normal and occurs
because various accessories are contracting or expanding according to the
temperature of 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 sealing
area of the appliance is
hot and condensation is
occurring.
• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged
section of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door
open for a long time.
Ice Maker is not producing
ice.
• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before
making ice?
• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.
You can hear water
bubbling in the refrigerator.
• This is normal. The bubbling comes from refrigerant circulating through the
refrigerator.
There is a bad smell in the
refrigerator.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Foods with strong odors (for example, fish) should be tightly covered.
• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious
food.
Frost forms on the walls of
the freezer.
• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.
• Allow sufficient space between the stored foods for efficient air circulation.
• Is the freezer drawer closed properly?
Water dispenser is not
functioning.
•
•
•
•
Auto close system does not
work with the freezer door.
• Is there an imbalance between the right and left parts of the door?
• Open and close the door smoothly 1~2 times. After you do this, the auto close
system usually works properly again.
• Try opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right part and the left
part of the door.
30_ troubleshooting
Check if the set temperature on the digital display is too low.
Try setting the refrigerator to a warmer temperature.
Is the temperature in the room too low? Set the refrigerator warmer.
Did you store the food which is juicy in the coldest part of the refrigerator? Try
moving those items to the other shelves in the fridge instead of keeping them in
the colder areas or bins.
Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?
Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?
Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
Is the water tank frozen because the fridge temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.
Ambient Room Temperature Limits
This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its
temperature class marked on the rating plate.
Class
Symbol
Ambient Temperature range(°C)
Extended Temperate
SN
+10 to +32
Temperate
N
+16 to +32
Subtropical
ST
+16 to +38
Tropical
T
+16 to +43
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.
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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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