RF4287HA Refrigerator user manual English Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Free Standing Appliance DA68-01922A.indb 1 2010.10.
Features of your new Refrigerator Key features of your new refrigerator Your Samsung French Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • Twin Cooling System The fridge and freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the fridge and freezer cool more efficiently. Additionally, this separate air flow system prevents food odor in one compartment from seeping into the other compartments.
Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION Before using your new Samsung French Door Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently.
Safety Information • 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 let children hang on the door. A serious injury may occur. • Do not let children enter inside of the refrigerator. There is a risk of children entrapment. • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. • Do not let children step on a drawer’s cover. - The drawer may break and cause them to slip. • Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. - When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage.
- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury. • Service warranty and Modification. - Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can 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.
Contents Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 08 09 09 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Getting ready to install the refrigerator Accessories and required tools Removing the refrigerator doors Disassemble the Flex door Disassemble the freezer drawer Reattaching the refrigerator doors Assemble the Flex door Assemble the freezer drawer Adjusting the Level Making minor adjustments between doors Adjusting the freezer drawer level Checking the water dispenser line Installing the water line Completing the s
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Getting ready to install the refrigerator Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung French Door Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers. Selecting the best location for the refrigerator • • • • • • A location with easy access to the water supply. A location without direct exposure to sunlight. A location with a leveled floor.
Accessories and required tools The following accessories are included with your refigerator: Fastener Compression fitting 01 setting up Hex wrench Compression nut Required Tools (Not provided) You need the following tools to complete the installation of your refirgerator: Philips screwdriver (+) Flat-blade screwdriver (-) Socket wrench (10mm) Pliers Allen wrench (3/16”) (5mm) Removing the refrigerator doors Some installations require door removal to transport the refrigerator to its final locati
Disassemble the refrigerator doors warning Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing the doors. Disassemble the refrigerator doors 2 1. With the door opened, remove the cap top table ( 1 ) with a flat-blade screwdriver (-), and close the door. Remove the 3 screws holding down the top table ( 2 ) and turn it with several wires connected. 2. Disconnect one connector ( 3 ) on the right side door and one connector ( 4 ) on the left side door.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Disassemble the Flex door 1. Take out the Flex Zone ( 1 ) by lifting it up. 1 01 setting up 2. Take off the cover ( 2 ) w/harness with a flat-blade screwdriver (-). 2 3. Disconnect the housing connector. 4. Remove 2 hex head bolts from sides with a socket wrench (10mm) 5. Lift up the Flex door from the rails. setting up _11 DA68-01922A.indb 11 2010.10.
Disassemble the freezer drawer 1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up. 2. Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) aside. And take out both support guards by pulling them aside. 1 2 3. Take out the lower basket ( 3 ) by lifting the basket up from the rail system. 3 4. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a socket wrench (10mm). 5. Lift up the freezer door from the rails. 12_ setting up DA68-01922A.indb 12 2010.10.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Reattaching the refrigerator doors Assemble the refrigerator doors 1. Re-attach the lower left and right door hinges ( 12 ). Insert the screw ( 10 ) into the lower left and right door hinges, then tighten with a Philips head screwdriver. Insert the 2 hex head bolts ( 11 ) into the lower left and right door hinges, then tighten with an allen wrench (3/16”). 01 setting up 12 10 11 Allen wrench 2. Place the hole in the bottom of the door over the door hinge ( 12 ).
4. Connect the dispenser door tube ( 5 ) and, then insert a clip on the coupler while pulling tube. Connect the connector ( 4 ) on the left side door and one connector ( 3 ) on the right side door. 4 3 The clip is enveloped inside of the top cap. Red Clip (1/4") 5 Cabinet Tube Dispenser Door Tube dispenser door tube caution The dispenser door tube ( 5 ) must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent water leakage from the dispenser. coupler 5. Position the top table ( 2 ) in place.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Assemble the Flex door 1. Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet. 01 setting up 2. Attach the Flex door front onto the open slots on the sides. slot 3. Tighten 2 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench (10mm). 4. Put the cover w/harness ( 2 ) on the right joint after connect the housing. 2 5. Insert the Flex Zone ( 1 ) into the rail system. 1 setting up _15 DA68-01922A.indb 15 2010.10.
Assemble the freezer drawer 1. Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet. 2. Attach the freezer door front onto the open slots on the sides. slot SlotSlot 3. Tighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench (10mm). 4. Insert the lower basket ( 3 ) into the rail system. 3 5. Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 1 ) onto the support guards ( 2 ) and push down until they lock into place. 1 2 6. Insert the upper drawer.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Adjusting the Level Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. Use a level to test if the refigerator 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 Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When the left door is lower than the right door. When the left door is higher than the right door. Fixed part Adjustment part The left door is fixed. To make minor adjustments between doors, adjust only the right door. 1. Pull out the Convertible door ( 1 ) to expose the lower hinge ( ( 2 ). 2.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Adjusting the freezer drawer level Adjustment part 01 setting up Freezer Drawer 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the 8 Phillips screws ( 2 ) slightly to loosen the door. 1 2 2. Loosen the controller screw ( 3 ) with a Phillips screwdriver(+). 3 3. Find the best level to align the door slope. • After adjustment, tighten the controller screw ( 3 ) and then philips screws. Example) The slope is about 0.08inch (2mm) as shown below.
Checking the water dispenser line A water dispenser with a filter is one of the helpful features on your new refrigerator. To help promote better health, the water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms. You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that. In order for the ice maker to operate properly, a water pressure of 20~125 psi is required. Under normal conditions, a 170 cc (5.75 oz.) cup can be filled in about 10 seconds.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Installing the water line Connecting the water supply line to the refrigerator. There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.
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.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator Using the control panel 1 02 Operating 2 3 ( 1 ) Energy Saver ( 2 ) Power Freeze Cooling Off Mode ( 3 ) Alarm / hold 3 sec for Filter Reset (Filter Reset) (Blue) (Red) Press the Energy Saver button for better energy efficiency. The Energy Saver icon lights up when you press the Energy Saver button. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied to the refrigerator.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator 4 5 6 9 7 ( 4 ) Lighting 8 Pressing the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED lamp (under the display) in continuous mode so that it stays on continuously. The button also lights up. If you want the Dispenser lamp to come on only when some one uses the dispenser, press the Lighting button to turn the continuous mode off.
Using the control panel Freezer Temp ( 1 ) indicates the current freezer temperature. Fridge Temp ( 2 ) indicates the current refrigerator temperature. If you do not press any button, the freezer and fridge temperature indicator turn off in a few seconds. If you press any button, the display lights up again. 1 2 02 Operating 10 ( 10 ) Filter (Blue) (Red) (Reset the indicator) Water filter usage 1.
• When you pull the water filter, a little water can leak from the opening. This is normal. To minimize the water leaks, keep the filter cartridge horizontal when you pull it. • To prevent overflow, empty the water tray filter ( 3 ) and dry around of 2 case filter ( 2 ). 3. Insert the new filter into the filter case ( 4 ) 3 4. Push the filter, and then turn it clockwise until it locks. • If you are in trouble of inserting the water filter as high pressure of water, shut off the water supply valve.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator controlling the temperature Basic temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments Controlling the Freezer temperature The Freezer temperature can be set between -8°F and 8°F to suit your particular needs. Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. The temperature will move 2°F degrees with each press (-2°F → -4°F → -6°F → -8°F → 8°F → 6°F → 4°F → 2°F → 0°F → -2°F).
Using the two lever dispenser Push the appropriate ice type button to select what you want dispensed. NO ICE Select this if you want to turn ice maker off Using the ice lever ( 1 ) Push the Ice lever dispenser ( 1 ) gently with your glass. Ice will be released from the dispenser. You can choose the type of ice by pushing the cubed or crushed button first. Using the Water lever ( 2 ) 1 2 Push the Water lever dispenser ( 2 ) gently with your glass. Water will be released from the dispenser.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator caution After you dump the ice from the ice bucket, you should press the dispenser lever once with the ‘ICE CUBED’ or ‘CRUSHED’ function ON. The ice maker will make new ice faster after you return the ice bucket in the refrigerator. 02 Operating caution If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may melt then freeze together when the power comes back on, causing the dispenser to be out of order.
Parts and features Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the refrigerator.
Storing food in the refrigerator Your Samsung Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher longer. To more thoroughly prevent odor from seeping into the ice compartment, wrap stored food securely and make food containers as airtight as possible. Use to store small dairy items like butter or margarine, yogurt or cream cheese bricks.
Using Flex Zone The Flex Zone is a full-width drawer with an adjustable temperature control. You can use the Flex Zone for large party trays, deli items, wines, pizzas, beverages, or miscellaneous items. There is a temperature sensor which lets you adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the Zone. The control buttons are located on the cap door center. • Press the Temp button repeatedly until your desired mode is lit.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator Removing the refrigerator accessories 1. Door Bins & Dairy Compartment caution 02 Operating To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. To relocate - Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops. 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. Remove the food first.
4. Flex Zone To remove the Flex Zone – Pull the Flex door out to full extension. Lift the Flex Zone up, pulling it to your body with both hands. To relocate the Flex Zone – Open the Flex door to full extension. Tilt the front of the Flex Zone up, place the back of the Flex Zone onto the rails, and then lower the front until the whole Zone rests on the rails. When the Flex Zone or LED lighting are not working, check the connectors [ ( 1 ), ( 2 ) shown below] for cracks or leaks. 2 1 1.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator Removing the freezer accessories 1. Tilting Pocket To remove - Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) aside. Take out both support guards by pulling them aside. To replace - Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 1 ) onto the support guards ( 2 ) and push down until they lock into place. 1 02 Operating 2 2. Super Extended Drawer To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift straight out.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator Food storage tips Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly. Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Most milk and similar products are sold in date-coded cartons that indicate a products’s peak freshness. Re-seal with cap or wrap tightly. Do not return unused protions to oroginal container.
Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips FISH AND SHELLFISH Fish 1-2 Days 2-3 Months 1-2 Days 6 Months na 3 Months Shrimp (uncooked) 1-2 Days 12 Months Crab 3-5 Days 10 Months Cooked Fish or Shellfish 2-3 Days 3 Months Chops 2-4 Days 6-12 Months Ground 1 Day 3-4 Months Roast 2-4 Days 6-12 Months Bacon 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Months Sausage 1-2 Days 1-2 Months Steak 2-4 Days 6-9 Months Poultry 1 Day 12 Months Lunch meat 3-5 Days 1 Month Meat 2-3 Days 2-3 Months Poultry 2-3
Cleaning the refrigerator 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 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting SOLUTION The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. • • The food in the fridge is frozen. • • • • • • You hear unusual noise or sounds. • • • • • The cabinet-door sealing area of the appliance is hot and condensation is occurring. Ice Maker is not producing ice. You can hear water bubbling in the refrigerator. There is a bad smell in the refrigerator. Frost forms on the walls of the freezer. Water dispenser is not functioning.
Warranty Warranty on samsung refrigerator LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
04 warranty THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG.
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