Samsung RF4287HARS manual

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    RF4287HA Fr ee Standing Appliance R e f r i g e r a to r user ma nual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung pr oduct. T o receive a mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/r egister English DA68-01922B.indb 1 2010.4.24 10:51:53 AM[...]

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    02_ Features Features of your new Refrigerator KEY FEA TURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERA TOR Y our Samsung Fr ench Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features.    The fridge and freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cool[...]

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    Safet y inform ation _03 Safety Information SAFETY INFORMA TION Before using your new Samsung Fr ench Door Refrigerator , please r ead this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance of fers safely and ef ficiently. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including childre[...]

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    04_ Safety information  If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. - There is a risk of electric shock of fir e.  Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.  Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.  Never unplug your refrigerator by[...]

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    Safet y inform ation _05  Do not let children hang on the door . A serious injury may occur .  Do not let children enter inside of the r efrigerator . Ther e is a risk of children entrapment.  Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.  Do not let children [...]

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    06_ Safety information - When the contents freeze, the glass may br eak and cause personal injury.  Service warranty and Modification. - Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance ar e not cover ed under Samsung warranty service, nor can Samsung be responsible for safety issues that r esult from 3r d p[...]

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    contents _ 07 Contents    08 08 Getting ready to install the r efrigerator 09 Accessories and requir ed tools 09 Removing the refrigerator doors 11 Disassemble the Flex door 12 Disassemble the freezer drawer 13 Reattaching the [...]

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    08_ setting up Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GETTING READY TO INST ALL THE REFRIGERA TOR Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung Fr ench Door Refrigerator . We hope you enjoy the state-of-art featur es and ef ficiencies that this new appliance of fers. ?[...]

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    set ting up _09 01 SETTING UP ACCESSORIES AND REQUIRED TOOLS The following accessories are included with your r efigerator: Hex wrench Fastener Compression fitting Compression nut    Y ou need the following tools to complete the installation of your refirgerato[...]

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    10_ setting up  Be careful not to dr op and scratch the doors while removing the doors.   W ith the door opened, remove the cap top table[...]

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    set ting up _ 11 01 SETTING UP Setting up your French Door Refrigerator DISASSEMBLE THE FLEX DOOR  T ake out the Flex Zone  by lifting it up.  T ake off the cover  w/harness with a flat-blade screwdriver (-).  Disconnect the housing connector .  Remove 2 hex head bolts from sides with a sock[...]

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    12_ setting up DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRA WER  T ake out the upper drawer by lifting it up.  Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) aside. And take out both support guards by pulling them aside.  T ake out the lower basket ( 3 ) by lifting the basket up from the rail system.  Remove 4 hex he[...]

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    set ting up _1 3 01 SETTING UP Setting up your French Door Refrigerator REA TT ACHING THE REFRIGERA TOR DOORS   Re-attach the lower left and right door hinges ( 12 ).  Insert the screw ( 10 ) into the lower left and right door hinges, then tight[...]

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    14_ setting up  Connect the dispenser door tube ( 5 ) and, then insert a clip on the coupler while pulling tube.  Connect the connector ( 4 ) on the left side door and one connector ( 3 ) on the right side door . The clip is enveloped inside of the top cap. The dispenser door tube ( 5 ) must be fully inserted to the marked line to preve[...]

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    set ting up _1 5 01 SETTING UP Setting up your French Door Refrigerator ASSEMBLE THE FLEX DOOR  Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet.  Attach the Flex door front onto the open slots on the sides.  T ighten 2 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench (10mm).  Put the cover w/har ness ( 2 ) on the right[...]

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    16_ setting up ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRA WER  Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet.  Attach the freezer door fr ont onto the open slots on the sides.  T ighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench (10mm).  Insert the lower basket ( 3 ) into the rail system.  Hook the ends of the tilting po[...]

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    set ting up _17 01 SETTING UP Setting up your French Door Refrigerator ADJUSTING THE LEVEL Make sure the r efrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. Use a level to test if the r efigerator is level both side to side and back to front. If the r efrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even, wh[...]

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    18_ setting up MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS Remember , a leveled refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the r efrigerator . The left door is fixed. T o make minor adjustments between doors, adjust only the right door .  Pull out the Convertible do[...]

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    set ting up _1 9 01 SETTING UP Setting up your French Door Refrigerator ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRA WER LEVEL  Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer .  Unscrew the 8 Phillips scr ews ( 2 ) slightly to loosen the door .  Loosen the controller scr ew ( 3 ) with a Phillips scr ewdriver(+).  Find the best level to al[...]

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    20_ setting up CHECKING THE W A TER DISPENSER LINE A water dispenser with a filter is one of the helpful features on your new r efrigerator . T o help promote better health, the water filter removes unwanted particles fr om your water . However , it does not sterilize or destroy micr oorganisms. Y ou may need to purchase a water purifying system [...]

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    set ting up _ 21 01 SETTING UP Setting up your French Door Refrigerator INST ALLING THE W A TER LINE   There ar e several items that you need to pur chase to complete this connection. Y ou ma[...]

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    22_ setting up COMPLETING THE SET UP Now that you have your new refrigerator installed in place, you ar e r eady to set up and enjoy the featur es and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational.  Make sure your r efrigerator is in an appr opriate location with r easonable cl[...]

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    Operating _ 23 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL P ANEL  Press the Energy Saver button for better energy ef ficiency. The Energy Saver icon lights up when you press the Energy Saver button. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when pow[...]

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    24_ Operating Operating your French Door Refrigerator  Pressing the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED lamp (under the display) 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 [...]

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    Operating _ 25 02 OPERA TING USING THE CONTROL P ANEL Freezer T emp ( 1 ) indicates the current fr eezer temperatur e. Fridge T emp ( 2 ) indicates the current refrigerator temperatur e. If you do not press any button, the fr eezer and fridge temperatur e indicator turn off in a few seconds. If you press any button, the display lights up again. [...]

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    26_ Operating  When you pull the water filter , a little water can leak from the opening. This is normal. T o minimize the water leaks, keep the filter cartridge horizontal when you pull it.  T o prevent overflow , empty the water tray filter ( 3 ) and dry around of case filter ( 2 ).  Insert the new filter into the filt[...]

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    Operating _ 27 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refrigerator CONTROLLING THE TEMPERA TURE Basic temperature of Fr eezer and Refrigerator Compartments The basic temperature and/or r ecommended temperatur es of the Fr eezer and Refrigerator Compartments are -19°C and 3°C respectively. If the temperature of Fr eezer and Refrigerator Compartm[...]

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    28_ Operating USING THE TWO LEVER DISPENSER Push the appropriate ice type button to select what you want dispensed.  Push the Ice lever dispenser ( 1 ) gently with your glass. Ice will be released fr om the dispenser . Y ou can choose the type of ice by pushing the cubed or [...]

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    Operating _29 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refrigerator If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may melt then fr eeze together when the power comes back on, causing the dispenser to be out of order . T o prevent this problem, after a power failur e, pull out the ice bucket and discar d the r esidual ice or water . After you dump the ice fr[...]

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    30_ Operating P ARTS AND FEA TURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and featur es of the r efrigerator . When closing the door , make sure the V ertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door . If the V ertical Hinged Section is reversed, put it back to the right position and close the door [...]

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    Operating _ 31 02 OPERA TING STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERA TOR Y our Samsung Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving features and functions. Here ar e some of the customized compartments we have cr eated to keep your food fr esher longer . T o more thor oughly pr event odor fr om seeping into the ice compartment, wra[...]

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    32_ Operating USING FLEX ZONE The Flex Zone is a full-width drawer with an adjustable temperature contr ol. Y ou can use the Flex Zone for large party trays, deli items, wines, pizzas, beverages, or miscellaneous items. There is a temperatur e sensor which lets you adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the Zone. The control buttons ar e locate[...]

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    Operating _33 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refrigerator REMOVING THE REFRIGERA TOR ACCESSORIES   T o remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. T o relocate - Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops. In[...]

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    34_ Operating   T o remove the Flex Zone – Pull the Flex door out to full extension. Lift the Flex Zone up, pulling it to your body with both hands. T o relocate the Flex Zone – Open the Flex door to full extension. T ilt the front of the Flex Zone up, place the back of the Flex Zone onto the rails, and then [...]

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    Operating _35 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES   T o remove - Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) aside. T ake out both support guards by pulling them aside. T o replace - Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 1 [...]

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    36_ Operating FOOD STORAGE TIPS     DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly. Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Most milk and similar products ar e sold in date-coded cartons that indicate a products’ s[...]

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    Operating _ 37 02 OPERA TING     FISH AND SHELLFISH Fish Fatty Fish (mackerel, trout, salmon) 1-2 Days 2-3 Months Keep in original wrapper and store in coldest part of r efrigerator . Pack- age in vapor -proof and moisture pr oof wrap for fre[...]

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    38_ Operating CLEANING THE REFRIGERA TOR Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator pr olongs the life of your appliance and helps keep the refrigerator fr ee of odor and germs.  Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Y ou[...]

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    T rouble shooting _39 03 TROUBLESHOOTING T roubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING   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 fr eezer or fridge i[...]

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    40_ warranty W arranty Information In case the need for ser vicing arises Limited W arranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. (hereafter referr ed to as SECA) against manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for the following periods: Labor : 1 year (in-home) Parts : 1 year Compress[...]

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