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RF195**
RF197**
RF215**
RF217**
Refrigerator
user manual
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DA68-01845C.indb 1 2010.4.24 10:22:28 AM
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Features of your new Refrigerator KEy FEAtuRES oF youR nEw REFRigERA toR Your Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • t win Cooling System The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the Freezer and Refrigerator cool more efficiently. Additionally, this separate air flow system prevents food odor of one compartment from seeping into other compartments. • Bigger & wider Space The
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Safety Information SAFEty inFoRMA tion 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, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person resp
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Safety Information • Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical 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. • If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. - Ther e is a risk of electric shock of fire. • Do not use a
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CAUTION CAution SignS FoR inSt ALLAtion • 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 ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction. • Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation. WARNING SEVERE wARning SignS FoR uSing • Do not insert the power plug with wet hands. • Do not store articles on the top of the ap
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Safety Information WARNING SEVERE wARning SignS FoR uSing • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out. • This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment. • If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential s ources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes. • Pull the power plug out of the socke
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CAUTION CAution SignS FoR uSing • When the product is flooded, make sure to contact your nearest service center. - There is a risk of electric shock or fire. • Do not dir ectly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator. - There is a risk of fire or electric shock. • Remove any for eign matter or dust from the power plug pins. 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 elec
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Contents 09 Getting ready to install the refrigerator SeTTing uP your 10 Setting up the refrigerator French Door reFrigerA Tor 10 Removing the refrigerator doors 15 Adjusting the doors 16 Making minor adjustments between doors 09 17 Installation of the water line 19 Parts and features oPerA Ting your 20 Using the control panel SAMSung reFrigerA Tor 21 Controlling the temperature 24 Storing food in the refrigerator 24 Storing food in the freezer drawer 19 25 Food storage tips 27 Removing t
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01 SETTING UP Setting up your French Door Refrigerator gEtting READy to inSt ALL tHE REFRigERA toR 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. 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 level (or nearly level) flooring. • A location with eno
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator SETTING UP THE REFRIGERAToR 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. Place the Refrigerator in an appr opriate location with reasonable clearance between it and the wall. Refer to installation instructions in this manual. (page 9, selecting the best location for the Refrige
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01 SETTING UP Disassembling the fridge door Be careful not to drop and scratch the fridge door while removing the fridge door! WARNING Socket wrench t op t able 1. Remove the 3 screws holding 2. Disconnect electric wire on the 3. Remove the 3 hex bolts that down the top table and remove top of the refrigerator. hold the hinge on the top of it. the refrigerator with the 10mm socket wrench. ground wire 4. Remove the scr ew that holds 5. Separate the hinge fr om the 6. Lift the door straigh
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 3. After opening the Freezer door, 4. Remove 4 hex head bolts 5. Lift up the fr eezer door from the lift the drawer box. from both sides with a socket rails. wrench(10mm) Be careful not to drop and scratch the freezer door. Disassembling the freezer door (SWING TYPE - RF195) Middle Hinge 1. Separate the Cap on the Middle 2. Remove the screw attached to the left and right middle hinges with a Hinge. philips screwdriver(+). Remove the 2 hex head bo
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01 SETTING UP Reassembling the fridge door 1. Insert and tighten the screw into 2. Insert and tighten the 2 hex head 3. Replace the middle hinge cap. the left and right middle hinges bolts into the left and right middle with a philips screwdriver(+). hinges with an allen wrench(3/16”). 5. Insert the left upper hinge shaft 6. Insert the upper hinges into the holes 4. Place the hole in the bottom of the left d oor over the middle into the hole on the corner of the at the top of the door.
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Slot Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Reassembling the freezer door (DRAWER TYPE - RF217,RF197) Slot 1. Pull out the rails to the full length 2. Hang the freezer door front onto 3. With the 10mm wrench, reattach on each sidle of the cabinet open slot on the sides. 4 bolts to connect the rail with evenly. the door. Slot 4. With the drawer pulled out fully, insert the drawer box into the rail system. Reassembling the freezer door (SWING TYPE - RF195) 1. Place the hole in the botto
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01 SETTING UP ADJuSting tHE DooRS Now that the doors are back on the Refrigerator, you want to make sure the Refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. If the Refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even. when the Left door is lower than the Right door. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever, turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise to level the left door. contr ol Lever Scr ewdriver(-) when the Left door is
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator MAKing MinoR ADJuStMEntS BEtwEEn DooRS Remember, a level Refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the Refrigerator. When the left When the left door is lower door is higher than the right than the right door. door. Adjustment Adjustment part part 1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ), then you can see the middle hinge ( 2 ) . 2. Insert the supplied hex wrench ( 3 ) int
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01 SETTING UP inSt ALLAtion oF tHE w AtER LinE 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 correc
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Connect the water line to the fridge Cartridge • Connect the plastic line on the back of your fridge to the cartridge Holder holder outlet (fully insert the plastic line to the cartridge holder Clip outlet). • Insert plastic clip to the cartridge holder inlet and outlet. • T urn water on and check for any leakage. • You can purchase the necessary filter cartridge at the retailer Filter where you purchased this refrigerator. Make sure you buy th
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02 oPERATING Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Fridge Light Door Bin Moving Tray (Location is adjustable) Door Bin Glass Shelf Vegetable & Fruit Drawer Bottle Bin Freezer Light Pull Out Drawer Freezer Drawer Bin Operating _19 DA68-01845C.indb 19 2010.4.24 10:23:0 AM
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Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator USING THE CoNTRoL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature & Function select / control panel When the ice of f Button is pressed, ice will not be produced. ( 1 ) ice of f Button Use this function only when it is needed. Press this button to freeze food quickly. 2 ( ) Power Fr eeze Button (Power Freeze will last 2 and a half hours.) Freezer temperature set button. Press this button to set the Freezer temp between 8ºF and -8ºF. ( 3 ) Fr eezer Button (At i
