Samsung RS27T5200SR User Manual
Samsung RS27T5200SR User Manual
User manual
RS27T5200*
Safety information 3
What you need to know about the safety instructions 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 4
State of California Proposition 65 Warning 4
Important safety precautions 4
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 6
Critical installation warnings 6
Contents
Installation cautions 8
Critical usage warnings 8
Usage cautions 11
Cleaning cautions 12
Critical disposal warnings 13
Installation 14
Refrigerator at a glance 14
Step-by-step installation 16
Operations 30
Feature panel 30
Dispenser panel (applicable models only) 34
Special features 35
Maintenance 39
Handle and care 39
Cleaning 42
Replacement 43
Troubleshooting 45
General 45
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 49
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Safety information
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.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. When
refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked flames and move anything flammable
away from the product and ventilate the room immediately.
- Failing to do so may result in fire or explosion.
• Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is
necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115-120 V, 10 A, or more. If a
grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
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WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage,
and/or death.
CAUTION
Safety information
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property
damage.
NOTE
Useful information that helps users understand or benefit from the refrigerator.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
• R-600a is used as a refrigerant. This product contains flammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
• 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. The room must be 35.3 ft³ in size for every
8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
• The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near
any electric appliance or heat source, e.g. stove, oven or hob, radiator, etc.
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Safety information
• New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should
not be reused.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of
the appliance.
WARNING
• Fill with potable water only.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of The appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Connect to potable water supply only.
DANGER
• Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
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WARNING
• When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak
is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room
in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
- This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R-600a), a natural
gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also flammable.
Safety information
WARNING
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact
with water.
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves,
room heaters, or other appliances.
• Do not plug several appliances and the refrigerator into the same multiple power strip.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which
has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of house wiring
circuits, which could overheat the wires and cause a fire hazard.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either end.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power
cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space
behind the appliance.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the 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 install this appliance near a heater or flammable material.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in accordance with the
instructions in this manual before you use it.
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Safety information
to direct sunlight or to water (rain drops).
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
• If large amounts of dust or water enter the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug and
contact a Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles,
lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic film before you initially plug the product
in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the snap rings used
for door adjustment or the water tube clips.
- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap ring or water tube
clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips out of children's reach.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to
investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe
electric shock.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an
electrical ground.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks
caused by current leakage from the refrigerator.
- Current leakage may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, or problems with the
product.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug,
damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Only a qualified technician or service company should be allowed to change the fuse in
the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.
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Installation cautions
CAUTION
• Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.
- Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstructions.
• After you have installed the refrigerator and turned it on, allow the appliance to stand
for 2 hours before loading it with food.
• It is strongly recommended you have a qualified technician or service company install
the refrigerator.
Safety information
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
• Overloading one door may make the refrigerator fall, causing physical injury.
WARNING
• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• 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 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.
- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet
hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not keep volatile or flammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner, propane gas,
alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such products) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in fire or explosion.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the doors and cabinet
are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors if children are in the area.
• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury may occur.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become trapped.
• Do not insert your hands into the area under the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
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• Do not let children step on a drawer.
- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the refrigerator is unattended and
do not let children enter the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or children to go into a drawer.
- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal injury.
• 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 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.
• Never put fingers or any objects into the water dispenser outlet, ice chute, or ice maker
bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as flammable sprays,
flammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside the refrigerator.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do not place a lighted
candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral water,
or purified water).
- Do not fill the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the
refrigerator.
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles,
lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may
result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not put a
container filled with water on the appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
• Do not put a fridge shelf into the refrigerator upside down. The shelf stopper will not
work.
- The glass shelf could fall and cause personal injury.
• Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors if children are in the area.
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• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition, and air
the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall over or out.
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.
• Never put fingers or any objects into the water dispenser outlet, ice chute, or ice maker
bucket.
- This can cause a personal injury or material damage.
Safety information
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CAUTION
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.
• To get the best performance from the product:
- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the refrigerator as this can
obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the
refrigerator.
Safety information
- Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen goods.
• Do not put glass containers or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in 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 is Samsung responsible for
safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications.
• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.
- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over
cooled. If a cooling period lasts too long, the water filter may break and cause water
leakage.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least
five minutes before plugging it back in.
• If large amounts of water enter the refrigerator, pull out the power plug and contact a
Samsung service center.
• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.
- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property damage.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral water,
or purified water).
- Do not fill the tank with tea, juice, or a sports drink. They can damage the
refrigerator.
• If the refrigerator is flooded, shut off the power to the refrigerator and contact your
nearest Samsung service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil can solidify, making it
foul-tasting and difficult to use. In addition, the open container can leak and the leaked
oil can cause the door bin to crack. After opening an oil container, it is best to keep the
container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc.
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Cleaning cautions
CAUTION
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.
- Printed letters on the display may come off.
Safety information
• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power
plug and contact your nearest Samsung service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug blades.
Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox (bleach) to clean the refrigerator.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire.
• Never put fingers or any objects into the dispenser outlet.
- This can cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water to clean the
refrigerator.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers,
flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or
cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic
parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets.
- These can scratch or damage the material.
• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves
and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impacts such as
bumping or dropping.
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WARNING
• Children trapped inside a refrigerator can hurt themselves or suffocate to death.
• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to
disposal.
• This product contains R-600a, a flammable gas, which is used as the refrigerant. Contact
your local authorities regarding safe disposal of this product.
Safety information
• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals and door latch so that
small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- If trapped inside, the child could be injured or suffocate to death.
• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require
a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal of this product.
• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials
can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could suffocate.
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WARNING
• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technician.
• Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations.
• To prevent electric shock, unplug the power cord before servicing or replacements.
Refrigerator at a glance
The actual appearance of your refrigerator may differ, depending on the model and the
country.
Type A
Installation
01 05
06
04
02 07
08
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03
01 05
06
04
Installation
02 07
09
08
CAUTION
For normal models, do not change the position of the freezer shelves. Freezer shelves
have different lengths, and if you change the position, you may damage the product when
closing the door.
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Step-by-step installation
Site requirements:
• Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Away from direct sunlight
• Adequate room for opening and closing the door
• Away from a heat source
• Room for maintenance and servicing
• Temperature range: between 50 °F (10 °C) and 109 °F (43 °C)
Clearance
See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation.
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Installation
07
08
NOTE
The measurements in the above table may differ, depending on the measuring method.
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STEP 2 Flooring
NOTE
If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, see the STEP 3 Door
Installation
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Installation
Socket spanner (3/8" (10 mm)) Allen spanner (1/4" (5 mm))
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CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force to the coupler.
A It may break.
CAUTION
The door may fall off or over and damage itself during any of these steps. To prevent an
Installation
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Installation
6. Open the door by 90 degrees. While
holding the door, remove the hinge.
CAUTION
If you remove the hinge without holding
the door, the door may fall and cause
injury.
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CAUTION
A
• Make sure the water hoses are
connected with matching colours.
• To prevent water leaks, each water hose
must be inserted fully to the centre of
the transparent coupler.
• After reconnecting the water hoses,
A. Centre of transparent coupler push them under the cabinet and
arrange them on the hook.
CAUTION
Installation
• Before reattaching the doors, make sure all the electrical connectors are properly
connected.
• The freezer door must be reattached before the fridge door.
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Installation
5. Connect the electrical harness.
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CAUTION
• The refrigerator must be leveled on a flat, solid floor. Failing to do so can cause damage
to the refrigerator or physical injury.
• Leveling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items
remain inside the refrigerator.
• For safety reasons, adjust the front side a little higher than the rear side.
The refrigerator can be leveled using the front legs that have a special screw (leveler) for
leveling purposes. Use a flat-head screwdriver for leveling.
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Installation
2. With a 19 mm spanner, turn the clamp
nut (A) clockwise to loosen. Then, open
the door, and do the following inside the
door.
A
- To raise the door, turn the height nut
(B) counter clockwise.
- To lower the door, turn the height nut
(B) clockwise.
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• 1
/4" copper tubing
Copper Tubing • 1
/4" compression nut (1 pc)
• Ferrule (2 pc)
• /4" plastic tubing Molded end (Bulb)
1
Plastic Tubing
• /4" compression nut (1 pc)
1
A. Refrigerator
B. Household water supply line
C
C. Water Line: must be kept straight.
Installation
04 03 Copper tubing (Not supplied)
04 Plastic Tubing (Assembled)
01
05 05 Compression Fitting (Assembled)
06 Molded end (Bulb)
02
06 07 Compression nut (B) (1/4") (Not supplied)
08 Plastic Tubing (A) (Not supplied)
07
03 08
NOTE
If you have to relocate the refrigerator
after connecting the water line (C), make
sure the joined section of the water line is
straight.
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CAUTION
Do not mount the water filter on any part
of the refrigerator. This may damage the
refrigerator.
CAUTION
Installation
• If you use plastic tubing (A), do not use it without the molded end (Bulb).
• Leaving the water line disconnected may cause the water valve to produce a buzzing
sound over time. If this is the case, make sure that the ice making function is turned
“OFF” and do not attempt to use the water dispenser.
2. Tighten the compression nut (B) onto the compression fitting. Do not over-tighten the
compression nut (B).
3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage. If you find water drops or leakage in
the connection areas, turn off the main water supply. Check the connections and, if
necessary, tighten.
4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the filter before drinking or using the water from the
refrigerator. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) To flush, press a large glass or cup against
the water dispenser lever. Fill the glass, empty it, and then repeat.
5. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice maker make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that
period of time, throw out the first 1 or 2 buckets of ice the ice maker makes to ensure
all impurities have been removed from the water line.
NOTE
Only connect the water line to a potable water source.
• If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 1/4“ of the plastic tubing to
make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.
• You can test the water line quickly using a paper cup. Under normal conditions, the
water dispenser can fill a 5 3/4 oz. (170 cc) cup in about 10 seconds.
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Installation
open the door.
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Feature panel
Type A Type B
01 01
02 02
03 03
04
05 07 05 07
Operations
06 07 06 07
07 Sabbath Mode
NOTE
• When you change the temperature on the panel, the panel displays the actual
temperature inside the refrigerator until the temperature matches the temperature you
set. Then, the panel displays the new set temperature. Note that it will take time for the
refrigerator to reach the new temperature. This is normal. During this time, you do not
need to set the temperature again.
• To ensure optimal performance, we recommend setting the temperature to 0 °F (-18 °C)
for the freezer, and 37 °F (3 °C) for the fridge.
• The temperature in the refrigerator may rise if you open the door frequently or put
a large amount of food into the refrigerator. If this happens, the temperature display
blinks until the refrigerator returns to the specified temperature settings.
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You can use the Fridge button to set the fridge temperature.
• Press Fridge repeatedly to select a desired temperature
Fridge between 34 °F (1 °C) and 44 °F (7 °C).
- The temperature indicator displays the currently set or
selected temperature.
You can also use the Fridge button to switch the temperature scale
between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
°F °C
To switch the temperature scale, press and hold Fridge for 3
seconds to change the current temperature scale.
Operations
some time. The fridge keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns to the
previous temperature. Press and hold Power Cool for 3 seconds.
03 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec)
You can use the Freezer button to set the freezer temperature.
• Press Freezer repeatedly to select a desired temperature
Freezer between 5 °F (-15 °C) and -8 °F (-23 °C).
- The temperature indicator displays the currently set or
selected temperature.
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Operations
• To deactivate, press and hold the buttons again for 5 seconds to exit Sabbath mode.
NOTE
Even after the refrigerator powers off and restarts, the Sabbath mode remains active. To
exit, you must deactivate it first.
08 Cooling Off
Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode) is designed for use by retailers when they are
displaying refrigerators on a retail floor.
In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator’s fan motor and lights operate normally, but the
compressors do not run so that neither the refrigerator nor the freezer run the cooling
process.
To enter or exit the Cooling Off mode, press and hold Fridge and Power Cool
simultaneously for 6 seconds. Then, when the display blinks, press Lock.
When the Cooling Off mode is on, the refrigerator chime sounds, and the refrigerator
shows “0” on the fridge temperature display and “FF” on the freezer temperature display.
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01 02 03
03 Crushed Ice
02 Cubed Ice
03 Crushed Ice
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NOTE
Operations
• The dispenser will stop dispensing if you keep pushing the dispenser lever for about 1
minute. To dispense more water, release and push the lever again.
• Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the dispensed water from
spilling out.
• If you do not use the water dispenser for 2-3 days, the dispensed water may have an
abnormal smell or taste. This is not a system failure. Discard the first 1-2 glasses of
water.
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Diagnosis
CAUTION
• If the ice making chime rings repeatedly, contact your waterline installer or a local
Samsung service center.
• Do not press Test repeatedly after the ice tray is filled with ice or water. Water may
overflow or ice may jam.
• Do not put food in the ice bucket. The frozen food may damage the ice maker, especially
when you open or close the door.
• When the refrigerator recovers power after a power failure, the ice bucket may contain
a mix of melted and jammed ice cubes, which can prevent the ice maker from working
properly. To prevent this, make sure to empty the ice bucket so the ice bucket can refill
with fresh, loose ice cubes.
Operations
• Do not put fingers or any objects into the dispenser outlet or the ice maker. This can
cause physical injury or property damage.
• When reinserting the ice maker tray, make sure that the tray is properly centered at the
entrance. Otherwise, the tray can get stuck.
If You Turn the Ice Maker Off
If you press Ice Maker to turn the ice maker off, make sure to remove all ice cubes from the
ice bucket. Remaining ice cubes may clump together, making it difficult to remove them.
To remove the ice bucket, see the Icemaker bucket (applicable models only) section on
page 39.
NOTE
• Removal of the ice bucket does not affect the thermal and mechanical performance of
the refrigerator.
Water clouding
Water supplied to the refrigerator flows through a core alkaline filter. During this filtering
process, the water pressure of the water increases and the water becomes saturated with
oxygen and nitrogen. This causes the water to look misty or cloudy temporarily when
dispensed. This is normal and the water will look clear after a few seconds.
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A NOTE
The ice making time depends on your
temperature settings.
NOTE
• Make sure the ice cube storage bin is in
place under the ice tray.
• To dispense the ice cubes, turn the
handle of the bin to the right to empty
half of the ice cubes into the bin. Then,
turn it to the left to empty the other
half.
• Take out the bin by slightly twisting and
Operations
pulling to the front.
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CAUTION
• Do not apply excessive force to the
Maintenance
bucket cover. The cover may break.
• Do not close the door hard. Water may
spill over the ice maker.
• To prevent injury, make sure to clean up
any ice or water that has fallen on the
floor.
• To prevent accidents or injury, do not let
children play with the water dispenser
or the ice maker.
• Do not put your hand or an object into
the ice chute. This may cause physical
injury or product damage.
NOTE
• Any sound from the ice maker is normal, which outputs during the ice making process.
• While the door is open, neither the ice maker nor the water dispenser operates.
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Shelves (fridge/freezer)
Door bins
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Drawer cover
Maintenance
underneath the drawer cover, pull the
drawer cover to remove.
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Cleaning
WARNING
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning
purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire.
• Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock.
Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the
power plug terminals and contact points.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Use a moistened, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator’s interior
and exterior.
3. When done, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well.
4. Plug in the power cord.
CAUTION
When crushed ice is selected, some residual ice chips may collect in the ice chute. To
prevent this, remove the residual ice from the chute using a soft, clean cloth.
Rubber seals
If the rubber seals of a door become dirty, the door may not close properly and reducing
refrigerator performance and efficiency. Use a mild detergent and damp cloth to clean the
rubber seals. Then, dry well with a cloth.
Maintenance
Rear panel
CAUTION
Do not remove the rear panel cover. Electric shock may occur.
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WARNING
• Do not use third-party water filters. Use only Samsung-provided or -approved filters.
• Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock.
Samsung is not responsible for any damage that may occur from use of third-party
water filters.
The Filter Reset indicator ( ) turns red to let you know it is time to replace the water
filter. Before replacing the filter, make sure the water supply line is shut off.
Maintenance
lock into place.
6. Press and hold Ice Maker on the main
panel for 3 seconds to reset the life
cycle detector. The Filter Reset indicator
( ) turns off.
7. When you are done replacing the filter,
open the water valve and run water
through the dispenser for about 7
minutes. This is to remove impurities
and air from the water line.
NOTE
• A newly installed filter may cause the water dispenser to spurt water briefly. This is
because air has entered the waterline.
• The replacement process may cause the water dispenser to drip for a short period of
time. If it drips, simply wipe up any water on the floor with a dry towel.
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LED Lamps
To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service center.
WARNING
• The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This can
cause electric shock.
Maintenance
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General
Temperature
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Odour
Frost
Condensation
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not on.
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• When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a
car engine igniting. As the operation stabilizes, the sounds will decrease.
Clicking! Buzzing!
or Chirping!
• While the fan is operating, these sounds may occur. When the refrigerator reaches the
set temperature, no fan sound will occur.
SSSRRR! Whir!
Troubleshooting
• During a defrost cycle, water may drip on the defrost heater, causing sizzling sounds.
HiSS!
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• As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes, causing
bubbling sounds.
Bubbling!
Cracking!
• For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to fill the ice maker, buzzing sounds
may occur.
• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing
sounds may occur.
Troubleshooting
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SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR
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