Samsung Rsj1feps User Manual

							
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

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   12007.5.25   3:18:7 PM
 
						

							
_ 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.
•	twin Cooling tDM
By monitoring the states of the freezer and the fridge compartments on a\
 real
time basis, it runs both of the evaporators in optimal conditions and ma\
kes it
possible to maintain world best 71% of humidity in the fridge compartmen\
t and
extend storage life with much freshness.
•	Coolselect Zone™ Drawer (rsJ1K/J)
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 (rsJ1*E)
Doors can be opened easily and smoothly with this “Easy Handle” fo\
r the
customer satisfaction.
•	DuaL DisPLay
More readable & visible futuristic design dual display shows twin coolin\
g systenm
directly for convenience & satisfaction of customer.
•	DELiCatEssEn BoX
New concept box design on Fridge door for efficiency of storage space \
&
convenient separation of all kinds of food.
•	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 #   

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   22007.5.25   3:18:7 PM
 
						

							
safety information  _

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/WARNING SYMBOLS USED
WARNING
Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
CAUTION
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
OTHER SYMBOLS USED
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.
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 this in\
struction 
manual.
•  We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified i\
ndividual.
•  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 whic\
h refrigerant 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 refri\
gerating 
circuit are damaged.
•   Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes 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.
WARNING
WARNING

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   32007.5.25   3:18:7 PM
 
						

							
_ 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 applianc\
e 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 environm\
entally 
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 co\
me in contact with water.
   - Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric s\
hock 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 su\
rface.
   - 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 electri\
c shock.
•  Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of \
the 
refrigerator.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on i\
t.
   - 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 length \
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 damage\
 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 aft\
er installation.
safety information
WARNING
WARNING

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   42007.5.25   3:18:7 PM
 
						

							
safety information  _

• 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 injur\
y.
•  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/freezer\
, unless they are of a 
type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Before changing the interior light, unplug the appliance from the p\
ower supply.
• If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact you\
r service center.
• The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm perso\
ns 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, pull ou\
t 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 domestic\
 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 o\
ut.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartmen\
t
• Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.
   -   When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury o\
r material 
damage.
• Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.
   - When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal in\
jury.
• 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 refrigerator\
.
   -  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 refrigerato\
r 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 stored 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

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   52007.5.25   3:18:7 PM
 
						

							
_ 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 ic\
e 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 in\
side.
•  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 R6\
00a) 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 authoritie\
s in regard to the 
environmentally safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the p\
ipes on the back 
of the appliances are damaged prior to disposal. The pipes shall be brok\
e 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 orde\
r to prevent 
children from being locked inside.
safety information
CAUTION

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   62007.5.25   3:18:7 PM
 
						

							
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 f\
rozen food.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartmen\
t
• Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goo\
ds.
•  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 awa\
y 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 w\
hile the 
power is off. But should the power failure last more than 24hours, remov\
e all frozen food.
•  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 site\
d for an 
extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures \
for which the 
refrigerating appliance is designed.
• Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, such as\
 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 a\
s newspaper.
• Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can sh\
orten its storage life.
safety information

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   72007.5.25   3:18:7 PM
 
						

							
_ contents
contents
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 dispenser line
OPeRATING	The	sAMsUNG								
sIde-by-sIde	RefRIGeRATOR	
21
21 Setting up the refrigerator
22 Operating the refrigerator
23 Using the digital display
24 Controlling the temperature
25 Using the ice and cold water dispenser
26 Shelves and bins
27 Storing food
29 Using the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer (Optional)
31 Removing the freezer accessories
32 Removing the refrigerator accessories
33 Cleaning the refrigerator
35 Changing the interior lights
36 Changing the water filter
37 Using the doors
TROUbleshOOTING	
38

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   82007.5.25   3:18:8 PM
 
						

							
setting up _

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 e\
asily.
•	Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface\
.
					- 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 below\
.
First things first! Make sure that you can easily move your refrigerat\
or to its final location by 
measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stai\
rways, etc.
The following chart details the exact height and depth of each Samsung S\
ide-By-Side 
Refrigerator.
MOdel	RSJ1K/J***RSJ1F***
Dimension(mm)
WidthW/O Chassis908
With Chassis912
Depth
Only Cabinet605
W/O Handle672
With HandleRSJ1*E : 734 , RSJ1*U/S : 721
HeightW/O Door1743
With Door1789
•	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 below 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.
25mm
25mm
at least 50mmat least 50mm
01 sEtting uP

DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   92007.5.25   3:18:8 PM
 
						

							
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.
Removing the Front Leg Cover
First, open both the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off t\
he front leg cover by 
turning the three screws counter-clockwise.
Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator
1.	Remove the screw from clamp 1.
.	Remove the water tube by pressing the coupler  and pulling the water tube  away.
:
Do not cut the water tube. Gently separate it from the coupler.
1


DA68-01651A(JM)-EN(0.4).indd   102007.5.25   3:18:9 PM