Samsung DA99-00494B manual

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    SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERA T OR OWNER’S MANUAL AND INST ALLA TION ENGLISH DA99-00494B REV ( 0.7 ) CONTENTS SAFETY WARNING ....................................................................................2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR ........................................................4 MAJOR FEATURES.....................[...]

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    Represents something you must follow. Represents something you must NOT touch. Represents something you must NOT SAFETY W ARNINGS CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED OTHER SYMBOLS USED Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists. Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists. WARNING CAUTION Indicates that you must disco[...]

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    If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, pull out the power plug. • Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not place the equipmen[...]

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    4 SETTING UP THE REFRIGERA T OR Place the refigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refigerator. (refer to installation instructions in this mannal) MAJOR FEA TURES Twin Cooling System • The refrigerator and the freezer have two evapora tors. Given this independent system, the freezer and the refrig[...]

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    5 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL P ANEL Basic Model Dispenser Model FREEZER TEMP. BUTTON To set the freezer temperature, press the but- ton repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between -14°C and -25°C FRIDGE TEMP. BUTTON To set the fridge temperature, press the but- ton repeatedly to change the set tempera- ture in sequence betwe[...]

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    6 CONTROL P ANEL Cool Select zone Cool Select zone Basic Model (With CoolSelect Zone) Dispenser Model (With CoolSelect Zone) DA99-00494B (EN)-0.7 7/22/04 12:36 PM Page 6[...]

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    7 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS DIGIT AL P ANEL Freezer Temp. indicates the current freezer temperature. Fridge Temp. indicates the current refrigerator temperature. Quick Cool, Thaw, and Select show the status of the CoolSelect Zone TM Drawer • This light indicates the recyclable deodorizer is in operation. • Recycle the honeycomb cartridge once or [...]

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    8 TEMPERA TURE CONTROL Press the Ice Type button to select the type of ice: • Cubed Ice • Crushed Ice • No Ice If the Ice remains in the Ice bucket, the cubed ice is obtained. Push the ice dispenser lever with a cup. • Place a cup to line of the dispenser lever to prevent the ice from jumping out. Ice Dispenser The ice maker produces 10 cub[...]

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    9 USING THE W A TER DISPENSER (OPTION) OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS With the water dispenser, you can obtain chilled water easily without opening the refrigerator door. In addi- tion, you can save electricity by reducing the number of times the door is opened by more than 30%. Overview Push lever Locking device Water tank cap Water tank Water supply dev[...]

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    10 • Gurgling sounds may be heard when air enters the water tank from regular mineral water or beverage bottles. • Some regular mineral water or beverage bottles may not fit the water supply device, depending on their size. • If water does not come out satisfactorily when you press the “push” button, press it again. • Do not use carbona[...]

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    11 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS SHEL VES AND BINS REFRIGERA TOR Door Bin Ice maker Ice chute Light Shelf Twist ice maker Ice tray Drawer Front leg cover FREEZER Basic model Model with ice and water dispenser Beverage Station Water tank Lights Deodorizer (optional) Dairy compartment Door Bin Wine Self(Optional) Foldable Shelf(optional) CoolSelect Zone TM[...]

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    12 FOOD ST ORAGE GUIDE FROZEN FOOD ST ORAGE 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. Plastics 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. [...]

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    13 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS FOOD ST ORAGE GUIDE 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 it back[...]

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    14 CoolSelect Zone TM Drawer GUIDE “Select” button (Optional) Soft Freeze • When “Soft Freeze” is chosen, the temperature on the digtal panel displays -5 o 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. Chill • Wh[...]

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    15 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS CoolSelect Zone TM Drawer GUIDE “Quick Cool” button “Thaw” button • You can use the Quick Cool feature with the CoolSelect Zone TM . • “Quick Cool” allows 1~3 canned beverages to cool within 60 min. • To cancel this option, press the “Quick Cool” button again. CoolSelect Zone TM returns to the previo[...]

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    16 Ice maker bucket (optional) • Remove the bucket lifting up and pulling out. Front Leg cover • Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, remove the three screws and detach the cover. • To reassemble the leg cover, put it back into position and tighten the three screws. ❈ Only remove the leg cover if strictly necessary. REMOVING THE FREEZER[...]

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    17 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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 de[...]

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    18 CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER (BASIC MODEL ONL Y) / REFRIGERA TOR INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER (MODEL WITH ICE AND W A TER DISPENSER) CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT Before changing the interior light, unplug the appliance from the power supply. If you experi- ence difficulty when changing the light, contact your service ce[...]

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    19 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA TER FIL TER The water “Filter Indicator” light • “Filter Indicator” light lets you know when it is time change your water filter cartridge. The light will change from green to orange. This tells you that it is almost time to change the current cartridge. It is recommended that you replace the cartridge when t[...]

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    20 INST ALLA TION OF THE REFRIGERA T OR • Check the dimensions of your entrance door to determine whether the refrigerator can pass through it. • Moving refrigerator through door if depth or width of refrigerator is bigger than door’s, removes refrigerator doors. Checking the Dimensions of your Entrance Door When you install the refrigerator,[...]

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    21 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING THE FRONT LEG COVER a 1) Remove the screw from clamp ( ). 2) Remove the water tube by pressing the coupler ( ➁ ) and pulling the water tube ( ➀ ) away. 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 S[...]

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    22 REMOVING THE REFRIGERA T OR DOORS 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover ( ➀ ) using a screwdriver, and then disconnect the wires ( ➁ ). 2) Remove hinge screws ( ➂ ) and ground screw ( ➃ ) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge ( ➄ ) along the arrow ( ➅ ). Take care when removing the door to ensure that it doe[...]

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    23 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING THE REFRIGERA TOR DOORS 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover ( ➀ ) using a screwdriver, and then discon-nect the wires ( ➁ ). 2) Remove hinge screws ( ➂ ) and ground screw ( ➃ ) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge ( ➄ ) in the direction of the arrow ( ➅ ). Take care wh[...]

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    24 REA TT ACHING THE REFRIGERA T OR DOORS Reattaching the Freezer Door 1) Insert the lower hinge ( ➀ ) in the bracket lower hinge ( ➁ ). 2) Reattach the freezer door by inserting the hose ( ➂ ) in the lower side of the door into the hole in the lower hinge ( ➃ ) and pulling the hose down. 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft ( ➄ ) into the hol[...]

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    25 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS REA TT ACHING THE REFRIGERA T OR DOORS Reattaching the Refrigerator Door 1) Insert the lower hinge ( ➀ ) in the bracket lower hinge ( ➁ ). 2) Place the hole in the refrigerator door ( ➂ ) over the lower hinge ( ➃ ). 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft ( ➄ ) into the hole ( ➅ ). After levelling the upper hinge [...]

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    26 REA TT ACHING THE REFRIGERA T OR DOORS FRONT LEG COVER SCREW 1) While pressing the front face of coupler ( ➁ ), insert the water line ( ➀ ) in the coupler. 2) Tighten the screw on the clamp ( ). a Put on the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure. Reattaching the W ater T ube (Optional) Reattaching the [...]

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    27 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level. Case 1) Freezer door is lower than that of the refrigerator Insert a straight screwdriver (-) ( ① ) into a slot of the control lever ( ➁ ), turn it clockwise and level the refrigerator. Case 2) Freezer door is high[...]

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    28 ADJUST THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS Making small adjustments between doors. If the door of the freezer is lower than that of the refrigerator. If the door of freezer is higher than that of the refrigerator. 3) After adjusting the doors, turn the nut ( ① ) turn clockwise( ) until the lower end of the bolt, then tighten the bolt again with th[...]

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    29 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING THE W A TER DISPENSER LINE (OPTIONAL) Checking the Parts NOTE A universal water supply kit is available at extra cost from your dealer. The refrigerator manufacturer recommends using a water supply kit containing copper tubing. 1) In order to operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 1.4 ~ 10 kgf/cm 2[...]

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    30 INST ALLING OF THE W A TER DISPENSER LINE WARRANTY INFORMATION This water line installation is not covered by the refriger-ator or ice maker manufacturer's warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimise the risk of expensive water damage. Note: If the coupler does not fit on the current tap, go the nearest authorised service deal[...]

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    31 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INST ALLING THE W A TER DISPENSER LINE - Remove the compressor cover of the refrigerator. - 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. - Using clip ”A”, fix the wat[...]

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    32 INST ALLING THE W A TER DISPENSER LINE Remove any residual matter inside the purifier. (Model with the purifier) - Open the main water tap to check whether water is running through the water tube on the water inlet side of the purifier. - If water does not come out through the line, check whether the tap is open. - Leave the tap open until clean[...]

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    33 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INST ALLING THE W A TER DISPENSER LINE Secure the water line. - Using clip ”A”, fix the water line to the wall (the back of refrigerator). - When the water line is secure, make sure whether the water line is not excessively bent, pinched or squashed. Connect the water line to the refrigerator. - Remove the compres[...]

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    34 INST ALLING THE W A TER 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 (6~7 minutes). This will clean the water supply system and clear air from the lines. 3) Additional flushing ma[...]

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    35 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try seting it to a lower temperature. • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located ne[...]

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    Ambient Room T emperature Limits This fridge/freezer is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its tem- perature class marked on the rating plate. NOTE: Internal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the fridge/freezer, ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door. Adjust the tempera[...]