RF18** RF20** Refrigerator user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Free Standing Appliance 条形码 DA68-01845C-15...
Features of your new Refrigerator KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR Your Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • Twin Cooling System The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the Freezer and Refrigerator cool more efficiently.
Because the following instruction covers various models, the characteristics of your Refrigerator may differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual. If you have any question, contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. Important safety symbols and precautions: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
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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.
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CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION CAUTION • 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.
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• If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact service agents. • If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
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CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING CAUTION • When the product is flooded, make sure to contact your nearest service center. - There is a risk of electric shock or fire. • Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator. - There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
16 Making minor adjustments between doors 17 Installation of the water line OPERATING YOUR 19 Parts and features SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR 20 Using the control panel 21 Controlling the temperature 24 Storing food in the refrigerator 24 Storing food in the freezer drawer...
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE 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. Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator • A location with easy access to the water supply.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator FLOORING For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 223lbs(106kg).
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Disassembling the fridge door Be careful not to drop and scratch the fridge door while removing the fridge door! WARNING Socket wrench Top Table 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.
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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 freezer 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.
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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”).
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Reassembling the freezer door (DRAWER TYPE - RF18,RF20) Slot 1. Pull out the rails to the full length 2. Hang the freezer door front onto 3. With the 10mm wrench, reattach 4 bolts to connect the rail with on each sidle of the cabinet open slot on the sides.
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.
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...
• 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 .
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• You can purchase the necessary filter cartridge at the retailer Filter where you purchased this refrigerator. Make sure you buy the cartridge SAMSUNG filter cartridge (Replacement cartridge No : DA29- Plastic line 00015A) to ensure the best performance. (Provided) •...
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...
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL Temperature & Function select / control panel When the Ice Off Button is pressed, ice will not be produced. ) I ce Off Button Use this function only when it is needed. Press this button to freeze food quickly.
(Blinking will stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature. If for some reason it does not stop after a long period of time, contact a Samsung service center.) Setting the fridge temperature If you want to control the fridge temperature, follow as below.
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(Blinking will stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature. If for some reason it does not stop after a long period of time, contact a Samsung service center.) If you want to make ice faster (Controlling the Power Freeze) Press the Power Freeze Button. (Refer to the picture.) - The power Freeze light on the display goes on (see the arrow mark) and this function begins to operate regardless of the set freezer temperature.
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Cooling Off Mode (“OF & OF” code on the display) This function is for store display refrigerators. It is not for customer use. In Cooling Off Mode, the refrigerator works but doesn’t make cool air. To cancel this mode, press the Power Freeze and Freezer buttons at the same time for 3 seconds until a “Ding-dong” sound CAUTION is heard.
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR The 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. In order to further prevent odor from seeping into the ice compartment, stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible.
FOOD STORAGE TIPS Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly. Check date code. Most milk and similar products are sold in date-coded Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended cartons that indicate a products’s peak freshness. Re-seal with cap or wrap tightly.
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Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips Fish Fatty Fish (mackerel, 1-2 Days 2-3 Months trout, salmon) Keep in original wrapper and store in coldest part of refrigerator. Pack- Lean Fish (cod, flounder, age in vapor-proof and moisture proof wrap for freezer. Freeze at 0ºF.
REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 1. Door Bins To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. To replace - Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops. Injury may occur if the door bins are not firmly inserted. Do not allow children to play with bins.
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 1. Pull Out Drawer To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up rear of drawer and lift straight out. (Refer to picture 1 & 2) Open the freezer door fully and remove the drawer.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free. 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.
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS Do not disassemble or replace the LED type Lighting. To change the LED Type Lighting contact Samsung service center or your authorised Samsung dealer. CAUTION If Users randomly exchange the LED lamp by yourself, this may result in electric shock or personal injury.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The Refrigerator does not • Check that the power plug is properly connected. work at all or it does not chill • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? sufficiently. Try setting it to a lower temperature. • Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? •...
Samsung authorized service center. Samsung will repair or replace any part found to be defective, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of Samsung and must be returned to Samsung.
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OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL...
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If your refrigerator needs service Do not hesitate to call any Samsung Authorized Service Center nearby giving them your name, address and telephone number when your product is not functioning properly. Warranty Information (CANADA) Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. against manufacturing defects in...
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