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    Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register English DA99-01581A(JM)-EN(0.0).indd 1 2007.9.18 4:21:48 PM[...]

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    2_ features features of your new refrigerator KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • TWIN Cooling TDM By monitoring the states of the freezer and the fridge compartments on a real time basis, it runs both of the evapor[...]

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    safety information _3 safety information SAFETY INFORMATION • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual. CAUTION/WARNIN[...]

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    4_ safety information safety information • 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. • Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. [...]

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    safety information _5 • The refrigerator must be grounded. - You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the refrigerator. • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightening rods as ground. - Improper use of the ground plug can result in electric shock. • D[...]

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    6_ safety information safety information CAUTION SIGNS FOR CLEANING • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. • Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole and ice chute. - It may cause personal injury or material damage. • Do not use a wet or damp cloth w[...]

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    safety information _7 safety information ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE • Allow the appliance to stand for 2hours after installation. • To get best performance of product, - Do not place foods too closely in front of the vents at the rear of the appliance as it can obstruct free air circulation in the freezer compartment. - Wrap the food up p[...]

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    SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR 9 9 Getting ready to install the refrigerator 10 Removing the refrigerator doors 13 Reattaching the refrigerator doors 16 Leveling the refrigerator SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR 17 17 Making minor adjustments to the doors 18 Checking the water dispenser line(optional) 19 Installing the water dis[...]

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    setting up _9 01 SETTING UP 25mm 25mm at least 50mm at least 50mm setting up your side-by-side refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has to offer. Selecting t[...]

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    10_ setting up REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors. 1. Removing the Front Leg Cover First, open both the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise. 1 2 Separating the Water Supply [...]

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    setting up _11 01 SETTING UP 3 4 5 2 1 setting up your side-by-side refrigerator 2. Removing the freezer door A few things to mention first. • Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges are not bent or broken. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. • Place doors on a protected surface to prev[...]

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    12_ setting up 3. Remove the door from the lower hinge 5 by lifting the door straight up 6 . Removing the Fridge Door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 1 using a screwdriver. 2. Remove hinge screws 2 and the ground screw 3 by turning counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge 4 . Be careful that the door does not fall on yo[...]

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    setting up _13 01 SETTING UP setting up your side-by-side refrigerator REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Once you have safely placed your refrigerator where you plan for it to stay, it is time to put the doors back on. Reattaching the Freezer Door 1. Replace the freezer door by inserting the water line 1 back into the lower corner of the door and [...]

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    14_ setting up Reattaching the Fridge Door 1. Insert the lower hinge 1 back into the lower hinge bracket 2 . 2. Fit the hole in the corner of the fridge door 3 over the lower hinge 4 . 3. Insert the upper hinge shaft 5 into the hole on the hinge 6 . Make sure the hinge is level between the upper hinge hole 7 and the hole on the top of the cabinet 8[...]

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    setting up _15 setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Reattaching the Water Supply Line 1. Insert the water line 1 into the coupler 2 . Reattaching the Front Leg Cover Before attaching the cover, check water connector for leakage. Replace the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure. 01 SETTING UP Front Leg [...]

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    16_ setting up Screw Driver Leg Leg Screw Driver LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR Now that the doors are back on the refrigerator, you will want to make sure the refrigerator is level so you can then make final adjustments. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even. The front of the refrigerator is also adj[...]

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    setting up _17 01 SETTING UP In the case of the process to correct the imbalance is the same. Open the doors and adjust them, one at a time, as follows: 1. Unscrew the nut 1 from the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt 2 . When you release the nut 1 , make sure that you use the Allen wrench provided 3 to loosen the bolt 2 in a co[...]

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    18_ setting up 3. After adjusting the doors, turn the nut 1 clockwise until it reaches the lower end of the bolt, then tighten the bolt again with the wrench 3 to fix the nut in place 1 . If you do not secure the nut firmly, the bolt may release. Close Main Water pipe Close Main Water pipe NO GAP 3 2 1 Wrench Bolt Nut CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER[...]

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    CAUTION 01 SETTING UP setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Connecting the water line to the refrigerator 1. Remove the cap from water line on the unit and insert compression nut to the water line on the unit after disassembling from provided water line. 2. Connect both water line from the unit and water line provided kit. 3. Tighten the compre[...]

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    Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing filter. 1. Turn ON the main water supply & turn OFF the valve to the water supply line. 2. Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear (approx. 1L). This will clean the water supply system and remove air from the lines. 3. Additional flushing may be requ[...]

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    operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR Now that you have your new refrigerator installed and in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the full features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, first check the power supply and el[...]

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    POWER FREEZE BUTTON Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the freezer. This can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze items that spoil easily or if the temperature in the freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open). TEMP. BUTTON Press the Temp. button to set the freezer to your desired temperature. You can [...]

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    operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY “88” segment on Freezer part indicates the current Freezer temperature. “88” segment on Fridge part indicates the current Fridge temperature. “Quick Cool”, “thaw”, “soft freeze” and “0 Zone” indicates the status of the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer. Power [...]

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    Filter Indicator When the filter indicator light is on, it is time to change the filter. Typically this happens about every 6 months. After removing the old water filter and installing a new one (see page 36 for instructions on how to do this), reset the indicator status light by pressing the Ice Type button for about 3 seconds. The indicator wi[...]

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    No Ice Select this if you want to turn off the icemaker operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE ICE AND COLD WATER DISPENSER Press the Ice Type button to select the type of ice you want Ice is made in cubes. When you select “Crushed”, the icemaker grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice. Dispensing ice Place your glass underneat[...]

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    Ice Maker Bucket (Optional) Door Bins Ice Chute Lamp Cover Glass Shelves Plastic Shelf Drawers Front Leg Cover SHELVES AND BINS Freezer Vegetable &Fruit Drawers Delicatessen Box (Optional) Z Shelf(Optional) Water Filter (Optional) Lamp Cover Glass Shelf Door Bins CoolSelect Zone Drawer(Optional) Wine Shelf(Optional) Moving Shelf(Optional) Egg T[...]

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    1 2 3 4 12 5 11 6 9 10 13 8 7 operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator STORING FOOD Storing Food in the Freezer The Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum spacesaving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher, longer. Remember, in or[...]

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    Storing Food in the Freezer ICE CHUTE Do not put your fingers, hands or any other objects in the ice chute or the ice maker bucket. This may result in personal injury or material damage. SHELVES Can be used to store all types of frozen food. DOOR BINS Can be used for small packages of frozen food. DRAWERS Best used to store meats or dry foods. Sto[...]

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    operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE COOLSELECT ZONE™ DRAWER (OPTIONAL) The CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer is designed to make your busy life just a little bit easier. Quick Cool Button You can use the “Quick Cool” operation with the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer to quickly cool 1~3 canned beverages in about an hour. When the “Q[...]

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    Select Button 1. When “soft freeze” is selected on the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer, the temperature on the drawer digital panel displays 23°F(- 5°C), regardless of the overall temperature setting of the refrigerator. This feature helps keep meat and fish fresh for longer. 2. When “0 Zone” is selected, the temperature of the CoolSelect Zone[...]

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    operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES Cleaning and rearranging the interior of the freezer is a snap. 1. Remove the Glass shelf by pulling the shelf out as far as it will go. Then, gently lift it up and remove it. 2. Remove the door bin by holding the door bin with both hands and then gently lift it up. 3.[...]

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    REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 1. Remove the spill Proof Glass Shelf by pulling the shelf out as far as it will go. Then, gently lift it up and gently remove it. 2. Remove the Vegetable & Fruit Drawer by pressing on the indentations found on the inside left and right sides of the Veggie Box/Dry Box cover and remove by pulling forward. Holding [...]

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    WARNING operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung Side-By-Side 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 drawe[...]

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    Cartridge Cleaning the Deodorizer (Optional) To clean the twin deodorizer, remove the cover with a flat blade screwdriver. Remove the deodorizer cartridge from the cover and soak it in clean, warm water for at least 4 hours. Then, allow the cartridge to dry completely before replacing it in the holder. This can take up to 8 hours in a well-ventila[...]

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    SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR WARNING operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator. - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact your service center. Replacement bulbs [...]

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    1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 Align the indication mark with lock position Cover filter Sticker (month indicator) Changing the Interior Lights in the Freezer The freezer light is located in the bottom of the auger motor case. 1. Lift the lamp cover up and pull out with 2 hands in the direction of arrows. 2. Replace the bulb with a new one. 3. Reattach the light[...]

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    operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator 6. Once you have completed this process, hold the Ice Type button for 3 seconds to reset the filter schedule. 7. Lastly, Dispense 1L of water through water dispenser and throw away. Make sure that water flows clearly again before drinking. A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to[...]

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    PROBLEM SOLUTION 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 setting it to a lower temperature. • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a heat source? • I[...]

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    Correct Disposal of This Product (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) English This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. T o prevent[...]

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    Code No. DA99-01581A REV(0.0) Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. DA99-01581A(JM)-EN(0.0).indd 40 2007.9.18 4:22:19 PM[...]