Samsung RF197ACWP manual

imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/r egister RF195** RF197** RF215** RF217** English Refrigerator user manual Fr ee Standing Appliance DA68-01845C.indb 1 2010.4.24 10:22:28 AM[...]

2_ Features For easy futur e refer ence, write the model and serial number down. Y ou will find your model number and serial number on the left side of the refrigerator . Model # Serial # Features of your new Refrigerator KEY FEA TURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERA TOR Y our Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-ef[...]

Safety Information _3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Before operating the appliance, please r ead this manual thoroughly and r etain it for your refer ence. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca[...]

Safety Information 4_ Safety Information W ARNING - Improper use of the gr ounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wir e extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot r eceptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord [...]

Safety Information _5     - When you open or close[...]

6_ safety information Safety Information   ?[...]

safety information _7    ?[...]

8_ contents Contents     09 09 Getting ready to install the r efrigerator 10 Setting up the refrigerator 10 Removing the refrigerator doors 15 Adjusting the doors 16 Making minor adjustments between doors 17 Installation of [...]

setting up _9 01  Setting up your French Door Refrigerator First thing! Make sure that you can easily move your Refrigerator to its final location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc. The following chart details the exact height and depth of Samsung French Door Refrigera[...]

10_ setting up REMOVING THE REFRIGERA TOR DOORS   Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you are r eady to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully operationa[...]

setting up _11 01  1. Separate the cap on the middle hinge. 2. Remove the screw attached to the left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver(+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts attached to the left and right middle hinges with an allen wrench(3/16”). [...]

12_ setting up 3. After opening the Freezer door , lift the drawer box. 4. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a socket wrench(10mm) 1. Separate the Cap on the Middle Hinge. 2. Remove the screw attached to the left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver(+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts attached to the left and right middle hinge[...]

setting up _13 01  5. Insert the left upper hinge shaft into the hole on the corner of the fridge door . 8. Connect the electronic wir e on the top of the refrigerator . 6. Insert the upper hinges into the holes at the top of the door . Insert and tighten the 3 hex head bolts into the left and right upper hinges with a[...]

14_ setting up Slot Slot 1. Pull out the rails to the full length on each sidle of the cabinet evenly. 1. Place the hole in the bottom of the freezer door over the right side low hinge. 2. Hang the freezer door fr ont onto open slot on the sides. 2. Replace the middle hinge connected to the freezer . 3. Insert and tighten the screw into the left an[...]

setting up _15 01  ADJUSTING THE DOORS     Now that the doors are back on the Refrigerator , you want to make sure the Refrigerator is level so that you can m[...]

16_ setting up When the left door is lower than the right door . When the left door is higher than the right door . Adjustment part Adjustment part 1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ), then you can see the middle hinge ( 2 ) . 2. Insert the supplied hex wrench ( 3 ) into the shaft ( 4 ) of the middle hinge. 3. Please adjust the height by turning t[...]

setting up _17 01  INST ALLA TION OF THE WA TER LINE Before Y o u Inst all th e water li ne • The wat e r line installat ion is not warranted b y the refrige rat or manufacturer . So before y ou install the wat er lin e , read the whole steps for installing and follo w these instru ct ions carefully to minimiz e the [...]

18_ setting up Connect the wat er line t o the fridge • Connec t t he pl ast ic line o n t he back of your fridge to the car tridge holder ou t let (fully inser t the plastic line to t he c ar t r idge holder o u t l e t). • Inser t plastic clip t o the car tridge ho lder inlet and outlet . • T urn wat er on a nd check for any leakage. • Y [...]

Operating _19 02   Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and featur es of the Refrigerator . Fridge Light Glass Shelf Moving T ray (Location is adjustable) Door Bin V egetable & Fruit Drawer Bottle Bin Door Bin Pull Out Drawer Freezer Drawer Bin     [...]

20_ Operating   1    When the   is pressed, ice will not be produced. Use this function only when it is needed.   2    Pr ess this button to freeze food quickly. (Power Free[...]

Operating _21 02            If you w ant to contr ol the freezer temperature , follow as below . Press the     Button (Ref e r t[...]

22_ Operating - The Fridge temperature will change depe nding on the number of door openings, quantit y o f food, ambient temperature , etc . - T emperature of each shelve or containe r in t he f ridge may be dif ferent . - The temperature display will blink when fr idge t emp erat ure is increas es due t o frequ ent door opening, keeping warm food[...]

Operating _23 02   The ice maker will produce 8 cubes per cycle - appr oximately 100~130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, r oom temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear . Be sure nothing [...]

24_ Operating STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERA TOR STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER DRA WER The Samsung Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving featur es and functions. Here ar e some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fr esher longer . In order to further pr event odor from seeping into the ice[...]

Operating _25 02        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 p[...]

26_ Operating     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 moistur e proof wrap for freezer . Fr eeze at 0ºF . Thaw in [...]

Operating _27 02   REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES  T o remove - When pulling out the shelf, if it does not slide out easily, lift it up slightly and pull out again. T o replace - When pushing in the shelf, if it does not slide in easily, lift it up slightly and push in a[...]

28_ Operating REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES  T o remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. T ilt up r ear of drawer and lift straight out. (Refer to picture 1 & 2) Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator 1 2 3 T o replace - Place the drawer onto the rails by tilting it up. Lower the dra[...]

Operating _29 02   Cleaning the Interior Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Y ou can r emove the drawers and shelves for a more thor ough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers and shelves before putting them back into place. Do not use Benzene, Thinner , car[...]

30_ Operating Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS Refrigerator Light Replacement 1. Unplug the power cord fr om the outlet. 2. Open the refrigerator door . 3. Pull the light cover down while pushing it backwards to r emove it. 4. Disconnect the housing connector . 5. Change the LED from the light cover 6. Install the li[...]

troubleshooting _31 03 TROUBLESHOOTING T roubleshooting  SOLUTION    • Check that the power plug is properly conne[...]

32_ warranty W arranty SAMSUNG REFRIGERA TOR LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electr onics America, Inc. (Samsung) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by Samsung against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship[...]

warranty _33 04 WARRANTY THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPL Y AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS ST A TED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRA[...]

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