Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. Free Standing Appliance DA68-02916A (EN)-12.indd 1 2016. 3. 24.
Safety information Children shall not play with the appliance. • Before operating the appliance, Cleaning and user please read this manual maintenance shall not be thoroughly and retain it at a made by children without safe place near the appliance supervision. for your future reference. • Warnings and Important Safety • Use this appliance only for Instructions in this manual its intended purpose as do not cover all possible described in this instruction conditions and situations manual.
Important safety symbols and precautions : WARNING CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. Do NOT attempt. Do NOT disassemble. Do NOT touch. Follow directions carefully. Unplug the power plug from the wall socket. Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock. Call the contact center for help. Note.
flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes. -- In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. -- Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. • Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it. • Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator. -- Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak. -- This may result in an electric shock or fire. • The installation or any service of this appliance is recommended by a qualified technician or service company.
shocks caused by current SEVERE WARNING leakage from the refrigerator. SIGNS FOR USING -- This may result in an electric • Do not insert the power shock, fire, explosion, or plug with wet hands. problems with the product. • Do not store articles on -- Never plug the power cord into the top of the appliance. a socket that is not grounded -- When you open or close the correctly and make sure that it door, the articles may fall and is in accordance with local and cause a personal injury and/or national codes.
fingers out of “pinch point” areas : clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area. Do not let children hang on the door. If not, a serious injury may occur. There is a Risk of children entrapment. Do not let children enter inside the refrigerator. • To prevent children entrapment, you must reinstall the divider using provided screws after cleaning or other actions if you removed the divider from the drawer.
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment. • Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out. • In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord. • 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.
-- Please contact your service agent. • If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. -- There is a risk of fire. CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING • To get best performance from the product, -- Do not place foods too closely in front of the vents at the rear of the appliance as it can obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
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 138~862kpa(1.4~8.8kgf/cm3) is required. • 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 with the product.
pins. But do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug, remove any foreign material or dust from the power plug pins. -- Otherwise there is a risk of fire or electric shock. • Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole and ice chute. -- It may cause a personal injury or material damage. • Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and performing maintenance. • Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket.
• • • • damaged prior to disposal. The pipes shall be broken in the open space. It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to service this appliance. In Queensland – the authorized Service Person MUST hold a Gas Work Authorization or License for hydrocarbon refrigerants, to carry out Servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.
• • • • for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperature for which the refrigerating appliance is designed. Do not store food which spoils 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.
This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower. -- For the most efficient use of energy, please keep the all inner fittings such as baskets, drawers, shelves on the position supplied by manufacturer.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR 01 setting up 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.
When moving your refrigerator To prevent floor damage, be sure the front CAUTION adjusting legs are in the up position (above the floor). Refer to ‘Adjusting the Level’ in the manual (on page 19). Flat-blade screw driver(-) REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS 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.
With the door opened 1. Remove the 3 screws holding down the TOP TABLE ( 1 ) and separate the connected wires. 4. Lift the door straight up to remove. 1 01 setting up 2. Disconnect the two connectors ( 2 ) on the left side door. To remove the water coupler from the hinge, twist and pull it from the hinge. Remove the water line ( 3 ) while pressing the marked part ( 4 ) of the water line coupler. 5. Remove the screw ( 8 ) attached to the lower left and right door hinges with a philips screwdriver (+).
RE-ATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS 3. Press the locking tab and separate the Wire Connector. To reattach the fridge doors after you have moved the fridge to its final location, assemble the parts in reverse order. 1. The Water Line must be fully inserted into the center of the transparent coupler (Type A) or the Guide Lines (Type B) to prevent water leakage from the dispenser. Type A Type B CAUTION When reassembling it, be sure to connect the wire harness.
RE-ASSEMBLING THE FLEX DOOR Be careful not to scratch or dent the sliding rail by letting it strike the floor. Make sure that you mount the freezer CAUTION basket in the right position when removing / installing the freezer door. Failing to do so may result in the door not opening or closing properly. Putting too much food into the freezer CAUTION drawers can prevent the freezer from closing completely and can cause frost build-up. CAUTION DISASSEMBLING THE FREEZER DOOR 1.
the refrigerator if the left side of the refrigerator is lower than the right side. How to adjust the level 1. O pen the freezer drawer and remove the lower basket. 2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) into the notch on the left control lever, and turn it counterclockwise to level the refrigerator. (You turn the lever clockwise to lower the refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise it.) 1. Pull out the flex door ( 1 ) to reveal the lower hinge ( 2 ). 2.
Parts for water line Installation Water line fixer and screws Pipe connector Connecting the water line to the refrigerator Water line Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source. If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 6.5mm of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection. Connecting to the water supply line 1. First, shut off the main water supply line. 2. Locate the nearest cold, drinking water line. 3.
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 4 2 5 3 6 10 7 9 8 (1) Energy Saver Touching this button turns Energy Saver mode on and off. When you turn Energy Saver on, the Energy Saver icon lights. Turn Energy Saver off and the icon goes off. The Energy Saver function’s factory setting is “ON”. If condensation or water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver mode off.
(4) Lighting Lighting button serves two purposes: -- To turn the dispenser light on and off (Hold 3 sec for ºC -- To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF ↔ ºF) 1) Light Function Touching the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED lamp 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.
( 10 ) Filter Water filter usage This icon lights up when you need to change the filter, usually after the refrigerator has dispensed about 300 gallons of water (after about 6 months). The icon will blink red for several seconds when you open or close the door. After you install the new water filter, reset the filter indicator by touching and holding the Hold 3sec for Filter Reset button for 3 seconds.
For a replacement water filter, you can visit your local home Improvement center or contact the Samsung Parts distributor. To order more water filter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer. Be sure the replacement water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water filter. Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing the water filter. 1. Turn ON the main water supply and supply water from water supply line. 2.
Controlling the fridge temperature USING THE COLD WATER DISPENSER Push the appropriate ice type button to select what you want dispensed. The fridge temperature can be set between 1 °C and 7 °C to suit your particular needs. Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. The temperature will change by 1 °C with each press. See below. Centigrade : 3 °C ➞ 2 °C ➞ 1 °C ➞ 7 °C ➞ 6 °C ➞ 5 °C ➞ 4 °C ➞ 3 °C.
Maintaining the Ice Bucket • To clean the ice bin/bucket, wash with a mild detergent, rinse well, and dry thoroughly it. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents. • Ice is made in cubes. When you select “Crushed”, the ice maker grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice. • When you select Cubed Ice after using the Crushed Ice mode, a small amount of residual crushed ice might be produced.
Going on vacation... When you select the Ice Off mode, remove all ice cubes from the bucket. If you leave the ice cubes in the bucket, the ice cubes may clump together, making it difficult to remove them. To remove the ice bucket safely and avoid injury, hold the bottom of the bucket with one hand and the side of the bucket with the other. Then, lift up on the ice bucket, and pull it straight out. To put the ice bucket back in, push it firmly straight back.
PARTS AND FEATURES Review the illustration below to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Light FF Ice-Maker Foldable-Shelf Fixed-Shelf Vertical Hinged Section Fixed-Shelf 2 Step Foldable-Shelf Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Water Filter Light Auto Closer Guard Door Bins Auto Closer Convertible Room Auto Pull Out Drawer Freezer Drawer Bin When closing the door, make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door.
USING FLEX ZONE Temperature Selection Button 1. When “Wine/Party Dishes” is selected, the temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept around 5 °C. This feature helps keep food fresh for a long time. 2. When “Deli/Snacks” is selected, the temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept around 3 °C. This feature helps keep food fresh for a longer time. 3. When “Cold Drinks” is selected, the temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept around 1 °C. This feature helps keep drinks cold and refreshing. 4.
touch Recommended Location To re-install - 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. Door Bins • Door Bins (1) 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.
To remove • Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2 02 operating • Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight out, and pull out the drawer after moving slightly in the direction of the arrow. 1 To re-install • Insert the drawer into the frame rails and push back into place. • Slide bin in above the desired location and push down until it stops. The drawers need to be removed before CAUTION the glass shelf above them can be lifted out. 5.
Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift straight out. To re-install - 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. Auto Pull Out Drawer Guard 4 3 Freezer Drawer Bin 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 re-install the freezer drawer - Place the bin into the rail assembly.
CAUTION Do not spray water directly on the refrigerator. Use a clean, damp cloth to clean. Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox for CAUTION cleaning. They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire. You can erase the printed letters on the display if you apply stainless cleaner directly to the area where the letters are printed. To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation, vacuum the rear side of the appliance once or twice a year.
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.
SOLUTION 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 food 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.
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Ambient Room Temperature Limits This fridge/freezer is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate.
