DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 1 OWENER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION Register your product at www.samsung.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual throughly and retain for your reference. • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual. CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR ...............
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 3 WARNING DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; Clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOOD KEEPING & TREATMENT CAUTION INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. • When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage. Do not store articles on the top of the appliance. • When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury and/or material damage. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 5 INITIAL OPERATING CONDITION Once you have performed the 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 reasonable clearance between the wall and the refigerator.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 6 CONTROL PANEL RSE8B/N* MODEL RSE8F/D* MODEL RSE8K/J/V* MODEL FREEZER TEMP. BUTTON To set the freezer temperature, press this button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between -14°C and -25°C FRIDGE TEMP. BUTTON To set the fridge temperature, press this button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between 7°C and 1°C. VACATION BUTTON Turns the refrigerator off but not the freezer.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL Temperature setting • The temperature controls are in the factory at 3°C for the refrigerator compartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings. • The temperature controls can display both the set temperature as well as the actual temperature in the refrigerator and freezer.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 8 DIGITAL PANEL RSE8B/N* MODEL RSE8F/D* MODEL RSE8K/J/V* MODEL Water, Cubed Ice, Crushed Ice • Press the Ice Type button in sequence to choose water, cubed ice, crushed ice. • Bright icon indicates the ice state currently in operation. Ice Off Power Freeze • Press the Ice Off button for 3 seconds to stop making ice. • Ice type selection is available during ice off selection. • This light is on when you press the Power Freeze button.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 9 DIGITAL PANEL • Bright lamp indicates the state currently in operation in the cool select zone. • Any display LED will not be displayed when you select the vacation function. • Do not keep any food when you select the vacation function. Cool Select Zone Display LED Child Lock Button • When the child lock button is pressed for 3 seconds,the child lock indicator is on with an audible tone.
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DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 11 For more space, you can store food with drawers and ice bucket removed. FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER Tempered Glass Shelf • Can be used to store all types of frozen food. Door Bin • Can be used for small packages of frozen food. Plastic Drawer • Can be used to store meat and dry foods. Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 12 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE CHILLED FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR Tempered Spill Proof Glass Shelf • Can be used to store all types of chilled food. • Safe and hard to be broken. • Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon. Foldable shelf (optional) • If you need more taller space for tall items. Raise the front of shelf slightly and push it back to make it half. You can use the shelf in this position to allow taller items to be stored.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 13 CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer GUIDE (Optional) Soft Freeze • When “Soft Freeze” is chosen, the temperature on the digtal panel displays -5o C regardless of the set temperature of the refrigerator. • “Soft-Freeze” temperature helps keep meats and fishes fresh longer. • Can cut meat easily without drips. Zero Zone (0oC) • When “Zero Zone” is chosen, the temperature of the CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer is kept at 0 o C regardless of the set refrigerator temperature.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 14 CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer GUIDE (Optional) Thaw • Drips loss and quality deterioration of meats reduces the freshness of foods. • After “Thaw” is selected, warm and cold air is alternately supplied into the CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer . • Depending on the weight of meat, thawing time can be selected for 4 hrs, 6 hrs, 10 hrs, and 12 hrs sequentially. • When “Thaw” ends, CoolSelect ZoneTM display returns to “Zero Zone” condition.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 15 REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES Ice storage bucket Tempered glass shelf • Remove the bucket lifting • Pull the shelf out as far as up and pulling out. it goes. Then lift it up and remove it. Front Leg cover • Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, remove the three screws and detach the cover. Door bins • To reassemble the • Hold the door bin with both leg cover, put it back into position and tighten the three screws.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 16 CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES Inside • • Clean the accessories using a mild detergent. Then wipe with a dry cloth. After washing the accessories, make sure that they are dry before using them again. Exterior • Wipe the front control panel with a clean cloth. • The doors and door handles should be cleaned with a mild detergent and cloth. Dry them with a clean cloth. • The exterior should be polished once or twice a year.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 17 CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES Deodorizer • Remove the cover with a flat blade screw driver as shown. • Take out the cartridge from the cover and soak it in clean, warm water for at least 4 hrs. Completely dry out the cartridge with sunlight for at least 8 hrs in an open area. • Repeat this process once or twice a year. • If it is dried in a confined area, odor may be spread to that area. • Keep the children away from yellow water. DO NOT drink water.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:20 AM Page 18 CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER (RSE8K/J/F/D/V* MODEL) Lift and pull out the ice bucket (➀). Use a screwdriver to remove the light cover (➁). Replace the bulb with a new one (➂), and then secure the light cover back into place. Relocate the ice bucket. (RSE8B/N* MODEL) Remove the screws on the top liner. Pull the cover in the direction of the arrow.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 19 INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR Checking the Dimensions of your Entrance Door • Check the dimensions of your entrance door to determine whether the refrigerator can pass through it. NOTE • Moving refrigerator through door if depth or width of refrigerator is bigger than door’s, removes refrigerator doors. Selecting the Location for the Refrigerator • Select a location with easy access to the water supply.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 20 REMOVING THE FRONT LEG COVER Removing the Front Leg Cover Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover assembly by turning the three screws counter-clockwise. a FRONT LEG COVER SCREW Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator 1) Remove the water tube by pressing the coupler (➁) and pulling the water tube (➀) away. Do not cut the water tube but separate it from the coupler.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 21 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS • Lift the door straight up. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. NOTE • Place doors on a protected surface. Removing the Freezer Door 1) With the door closed, remove the Top table (➀) using a screwdriver, and then disconnect the wires (➁).
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 22 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Refrigerator Door 1) Disconnect the wires (➀). 2) Remove hinge screws (➁) and ground screw (➂) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge (➃) in the direction of the arrow (➄). Take care when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. 3) Remove the door from the lower hinge (➅) by 4) Remove the lower hinge (➇) from the bracket lifting the door (➆).
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 23 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Freezer Door 1) Reattach the freezer door by inserting the hose (➀) in the lower side of the door into the hole in the lower hinge (➁) and pull the hose down. 2) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➂) into the hole (➃). After levelling the upper hinge hole (➄) with the hole of the cabinet (➅). Fasten bolts (➆) and screw (➇) in a clockwise direction.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 24 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Refrigerator Door 1) Insert the lower hinge (➀) in the bracket 2) Place the hole in the refrigerator door (➂) lower hinge (➁). over the lower hinge (➃). 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➄) into the hole (➅). After levelling the upper hinge hole (➆) with the hole of the cabinet (➇). Fasten hinge screws (➈) and screw (➉) in the clockwise direction. 4) Connect the wires.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 25 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Water Tube 1) While pressing the front face of coupler (➁), insert the water line (➀) in the coupler. Reattaching the Front Leg Cover (Optional) FRONT LEG COVER SCREW 25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Put on the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 26 ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS Please level the refrigerator first. The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level. Insert a straight screwdriver (-) (①) into a Case 1) Freezer door is lower than slot of the control lever (➁), turn it clockwise that of the refrigerator DIFFERANCE OF HEIGHT and level the refrigerator.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 27 ADJUST THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS Making small adjustments between doors. If the door of freezer is higher or lower than that of the refrigerator. Adjustment part Please open the doors and adjust the doors as follows: 1) Release the nut (①) on the lower hinge until the upper end of the bolt (➁). NOTE When you release the nut(①), use enclosed hex wrench (➂) to turn the bolt(➁) a little counter clockwise. Loosen the nut(①) with your finger.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 28 CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE (OPTIONAL) 1) In order to operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 1.4 ~ 10 kgf/cm2 (0.14 ~ 9.8Mpa, 19.9 ~ 142.2 psi, 1.37 ~ 9.8 bars) is required. In this range a 100 cc paper cup can be filled in 10 seconds. 2) The water filter removes particles. It does not sterilize or destroy any micro-organisms. 3) If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 1.4kgf/cm2 , 0.14 Mpa, 19.9 psi,1.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 29 INSTALLING OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Connect the water line to the refrigerator - Slip the compression nut and plastic ferrule through the plastic tube. - After inserting the sleeve, tighten the compres-sion Compression Nut Ferrule nut onto 1/4” compression fitting(union). Sleeve Compression fitting Do not overtighten the compression nut. NOTE Ferrule Compressi on Nut - Slip the compression ferrule and nut on copper(or plastic) tubing as shown.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 30 INSTALLING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Connect the water line to the refrigerator. CONNECTION NUT - Remove the compressor cover of the refrigerator. WATER LINE - Connect the water line to the valve, as shown in the figure. - When connected, check if there is any leakage. If any, repeat the connection. - Reattach the compressor cover of the refrigerator. COMPRESSOR COVER OF REFRIGERATOR Secure the water line.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 31 INSTALLING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Remove any residual matter inside the water supply line 1) Turn on the main water supply & shut-off valve of the water supply line. 2) Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear WATER ICE (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.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 32 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... Problem The refrigerator does not work sufficiently or at all Possible Causes What To Do • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Try setting it to a lower temperature. • Disconnected power plug • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or locat- • Move the refrigerator to the proper location.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 33 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... Problem Small or hollow cubes Slow ice cube freezing Possible Causes What To Do Water filter clogged. Door left open. Temperature control not set cold enough. Orange glow in the freezer Defrost heater is on. Cube dispenser does not work(on some models) • This is normal. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. Ice cubes are frozen to icemaker feeler arm. Irregular ice clumps in storage container.
DA99-01012K-EN-3 (0.2) 5/28/07 9:21 AM Page 34 Ambient Room Temperature Limits This fridge/freezer is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate.
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