Samsung Rsh1keis User Manual

							
Refrigerator
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_ features
features of your new refrigerator
KEy fEaturEs of your nEw rEfrigErator
Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-sa\
ving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features.
•	HiDDEn HingEs & Door s/w
Slick-covered hidden hinges & door s/w helps Neat & Stylish square front\
al view.
•	Coolselect Zone™ Drawer (optional)
With this state of the art feature, you can select Quick Cool, Thaw or S\
elect
buttons to quickly chill, thaw and cool items just in the CoolSelect dra\
wer.
Select Soft Freeze, Cool or 0 Zone to control the temperature of drawer.\
•	Easy oPEnning (optional)
Doors can be opened easily and smoothly with this “Easy Handle” fo\
r the
customer satisfaction.
•	BLaCK CLEar LED DisPLay (optional)
With luxurious black window, you can look and feel neat & clear design.
•	soft touCH tyPE HoME Bar (optional)
With soft touch type Home Bar, just push and catch to open or close with\
 latch and damping 
system.
•	EasiLy MoVaBLE tray (optional)
New concept tray to increase the movability with food simultaneously. Us\
eful for
storage of dessert and cake etc.
For easy future reference write the model and serial number down. You will find your model number on the left hand side wall of the refrigerator.
Model #                      
Serial  #                    

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safety information _
safety information
safEty inforMation
•  Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and r\
etain 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/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.
these warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.Please follow them explicitly.after reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.\
•    This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance w\
ith the manual before it is used.•  Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in t\
his instruction manual.•  We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualifi\
ed individual.•     R600a or R134a can be used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label \
on the rear of the appliance and the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrig\
erant is used for the refrigerator.
•     In case of R600a refrigerant, this gas is natural gas with high environm\
ental compatibility that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and \
installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigera\
ting circuit are damaged.•     Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye inju\
ry. 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.
Represents something you must NOT do.
Represents something you must NOT disassemble.
Represents something you must NOT touch.
Represents something you must follow.
Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.
Represents a ground is needed to prevent electric shock.
It is recommended that this symbol be handled by service man.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION

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safety information
•   In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air mixture if a lea\
k 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, co\
nsult your dealer.•  The room must be 1m3 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.•   The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the i\
dentification plate inside the appliance.•  Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an en\
vironmentally friendly manner.•  Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior\
 light of the refrigerator.    - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
sEVErE warning signs
•  Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it \
may come in contact with water.    - Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shoc\
k or fire.•   Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters or other appliance.•  Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat s\
urface.    - If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not\
 work correctly.•   Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The r\
efrigerator 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 w\
iring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.•   Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip\
 plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.    - Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric s\
hock.•  Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the ba\
ck of the refrigerator.•  Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on \
it.    - This constitutes a fire hazard.•   Have the power cord repaired or replaced immediately by the manufacturer\
 or its service agent if power cord has become frayed or damaged.•  Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its l\
ength or at either end.•   If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufa\
cturer or its service agent.•  When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damag\
e the power cord.•  Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.•  Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.•  Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.•  Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins.    - Otherwise there is a risk of fire.•   If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wa\
it for at least ten minutes before plugging it back.•  If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.    - There is a risk of electric shock or fire.•  The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible af\
ter installation.
WARNING
WARNING

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•  The refrigerator must be grounded.    -  You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electr\
ic 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.
•  Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.    -  You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury.•   If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately an\
d contact your Samsung electronics service center.•    Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structur\
e clear of obstruction.•   Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defro\
sting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.•  Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.•  Do not place or use electrical appliance inside the refrigerator/f\
reezer, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.•  Before changing the interior light, unplug the appliance from the \
power supply.•  If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact yo\
ur service center.•  The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm pers\
ons without supervision.•  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with\
 the appliance.•  Do not let children hang on the door. If not, a serious injury may\
 occur.•  Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in\
 the freezer with wet hands.    -   This may cause frostbite.•  If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, p\
ull out the power plug.    -  Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.•  Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.    -  When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause persona\
l injury and/or material damage.
Caution signs
•  This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domesti\
c environment.•  Manufacturer’s recommended storage times should be adhered to.    Refer to relevant instructions•  Bottle should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall \
out.•  Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartme\
nt•  Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.    - When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal in\
jury or material damage.•  Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.    - When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal i\
njury.•  Do not spray inflammable gas near the refrigerator.    - There is a risk of explosion or fire.•  Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator.    - There is a risk of fire or electric shock.•  Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerato\
r.    -   The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such p\
roducts may cause explosions.•  If you have a long vacation planned, you must empty the refrigerat\
or and turn it off.•  Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.•   Do not store pharmaceuticals products, scientific materials or tempera\
ture-sensitive products in the refrigerator.    - Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stor\
ed in the refrigerator.•  Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.    - If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION

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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 i\
ce chute.    - It may cause personal injury or material damage.•   Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug, remove any foreig\
n material or dust from the power plug pins.    - Otherwise there is a risk of fire.•   If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wa\
it for at least five minutes before plugging it back.
warning signs for DisPosaL
•   When disposing of this or other refrigerator/s, remove the door/door sea\
ls, door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside.•  Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb i\
nside.•   R600a or R134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on t\
he rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant\
 is used for your refrigerator. When this product contains flammable gas(Refrigerant R600a) contact \
your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.•   Cyclopentane is used as a insulation blowing gas. The gases in insulatio\
n material require special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in reg\
ard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back\
 of the appliances are damaged prior to disposal. The pipes shall be broke in the open space.
In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your Electri\
city Company and ask how long it is going to last.Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect\
 your refrigerator temperatures.However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power\
 is off.But should the power failure last more than 24hours, remove all frozen f\
ood.For doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of \
the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent childre\
n from being locked inside.
CAUTION

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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 properly or place it in airtight containers before put \
it into the fridge freezer    -  Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing near to already frozen\
 food.•  Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartme\
nt•  Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen go\
ods.•   There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if\
 you will be away for less than three weeks. But, remove all the food if you are going away for the\
 three weeks or more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, rinse and dry.•   Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect\
 your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off. But should the power failure last more than 24hours, remove all frozen f\
ood.•   If the key is provided with refrigerator, the keys should be kept out of\
 the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the appliance.•   The appliance might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting\
 of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an ext\
ended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refri\
gerating appliance is designed.•  Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, such a\
s bananas, melons.•   Place the ice tray at the originally provided posistion by manufacturer \
in order to achieve optimal ice-freezing.•   Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually d\
efrost your appliance, as this will be carried out automatically.•   Temperature rising during the defrost can comply with ISO requirement. B\
ut If you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the appliance, please wrap the frozen food in several layers of paper such as newspaper.•   Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can shorten\
 its storage life.

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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	
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17 Making minor adjustments to the doors
18 Checking the water dispenser line(optional)
19 Installing the water dispenser line
oPErating tHE saMsung        
siDE-By-siDE rEfrigErator	
23
23 Setting up the refrigerator
24  Operating the refrigerator
25 Using the digital display
26 Controlling the temperature
27 Using the ice and cold water dispenser
28 Shelves and bins
29 Storing food
31 Using the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer (Optional)
33 Removing the freezer accessories
34 Removing the refrigerator accessories
35 Cleaning the refrigerator
37 Changing the interior lights
38 Changing the water filter
39 Using the doors
trouBLEsHooting 
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_ contents
contents

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setting up _
01 sEtting uP

25mm
25mm

at least 50mmat 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 Refrigerato\
r. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has\
 to offer.
Selecting the best location for the refrigerator•  Select a location with easy access to the water supply.•  Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight.•  Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring.•  Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to \
open easily.•  Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat s\
urface.   -  If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may\
 not work correctly.   -  Overall space required in use. Refer to drawing and dimension as b\
elow.
•   Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This w\
ill help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.•  Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go belo\
w 50°F (10°C).•   Make sure you disconnect the water supply line BEFORE removing the freez\
er door.    See the next section on “Separating the Water Line” to avoid damag\
e.

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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 t\
he front leg cover byturning the three screws counter-clockwise.
1

Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator
1. Remove the water line by pressing the coupler 1 and  pulling the water line  away.
Do not cut the water line. Gently separate it from the coupler.

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