Samsung RF23M8080SR - User Manual

Safety information English 6 Safety information - Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food. - Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice cub...

English 7 Safety information Important safety symbols and precautions: Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage, and/or death . CAUTION Hazards o...

Safety information English 8 Safety information - This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R-600a), a natural gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no p...

English 11 Safety information • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground.- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the refrigerator. - This may result in an electric ...

Safety information English 12 Safety information • Overload on any one door may fell the refrigerator, causing physical injury. Critical usage warnings WARNING • Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands. - This may result in an electric shock. • Do not store articles on the top...

English 17 Safety information Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause person...

English 19 Safety information • If you have a long vacation planned or do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long period of time, (3 weeks or more) empty the refrigerator including the ice bucket, pull out the power plug, close the water valve, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and l...

English 21 Safety information • Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impacts such as bumping or dropping. Critical disposal warnings WARNING • Please dispose of the packaging material f...

Safety information English 22 Safety information Additional tips for proper usage • In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electric company and ask how long the failure is going to last.- Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerat...

English 23 Safety information Saving Energy Tips • Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never put it near a direct source of heat (a radiator, for example). • Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for en...

Safety information English 24 Safety information Instructions about the WEEE Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and...

English 25 Installation Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and to prevent accidents before using it. WARNING • Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.• Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technic...

Installation English 26 Installation 01 Auto Ice Maker (Ice Master) 02 1-Step Foldable Shelf 03 Water tank (Auto Water Fill) 04 Main panel (on the FlexZone™ handle) 05 FlexZone™ 06 Freezer 07 Door bins 08 2-Step Foldable Shelf 09 Water filter * applicable models only NOTE • For energy efficiency, ke...

English 27 Installation Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Select a site Select a site that: • Has a solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation• Is away from direct sunlight• Has adequate room for opening and closing the door• Is away from any heat sources• Provid...

English 29 Installation STEP 2 Wi-Fi connection (applicable models only) You can control the refrigerator remotely using the Smart Home Adapter that is sold separately. To purchase the Smart Home Adapter, visit www.samsung.com and follow the product information about the adapter. NOTE You may not be...

Installation English 30 Installation STEP 3 Flooring If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, see Door removal for entrance . NOTE To prevent floor damage, make sure the front levelling legs are in the upright position.• The surface you install the refrigerator must supp...

English 31 Installation STEP 4 Door removal for entrance If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance to your home or kitchen due to its size, follow these instructions to remove and then re-install the refrigerator's doors. If you do not need to remove the doors, go to page 38 to continue t...

Installation English 38 Installation STEP 5 Levelling the refrigerator CAUTION • The refrigerator must be levelled on a flat, solid floor. Failing to do so can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury. • Levelling must be performed with the refrigerator empty. Make sure no food items are ...

English 39 Installation STEP 6 Adjust the door height and the door gap Snap rings The height of a door can be adjusted using the provided snap rings, which come in 4 different sizes (1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, and 2.5 mm). To adjust the height of a door 1. Check the height difference between the doors, and...

Installation English 40 Installation STEP 7 Connect to a water source CAUTION • The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused. • The water line must be connected by a qualified technician.• The warranty for your refrigerator does not cover t...

English 41 Installation To connect the water filtering hose to the water line Remove cap a a A B a A. Water Line from unit B. Water Line from Kit 1. Loosen and remove the compression nut (a) from the water line of the refrigerator, and insert it to the water filtering hose. 2. Tighten up the compres...

Installation English 42 Installation STEP 8 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1 CAUTION Before installing the refrigerator, make sure to remove the Cover Interlock (1) from the top of the fridge door. Otherwise, injuries may be caused b...

English 43 Operations Main panel 01 02 10 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 01 Fridge / Power Cool 02 Freezer / Power Freeze 03 FlexZone™ 04 Ice Maker 05 Auto Water Fill 06 Filter Reset 07 Energy Saver 08 Door Alarm / °C  °F 09 Control Lock 10 Network connection (available only with the optional dongle) * appli...

Operations English 50 Operations SmartThings (available only with the optional dongle) Installation Visit the Google Play Store, Galaxy Apps, or Apple App Store and search for “SmartThings”. Download and install the SmartThings app provided by Samsung Electronics to your smart device. NOTE • The Sma...

English 51 Operations Samsung account You are required to register your Samsung account to use the app. If you don’t have a Samsung account, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to create a free Samsung account. Getting started Turn on the device you want to connect, open the SmartThings app on yo...

English 53 Operations Dispenser panel 01 02 03 04 01 Water / Lock 02 Cubed Ice 03 Crushed Ice / Lighting 04 Dispenser mood light 01 Water / Lock (3 sec) Water To dispense chilled water, press Water . The corresponding indicator turns on. Lock (Dispenser panel / Dispenser lever) To prevent use of the...

English 55 Operations Special features Water tank (Auto Water Fill) The Auto Water Fill function lets you enjoy cold brewed tea in your refrigerator. 01 02 03 04 01 Lid 02 Sealed mouth 03 Infuser 04 Body To fill the water tank 1. Grasp a handle groove of the sealed mouth , and then pull up to open t...

Operations English 58 Operations To dispense water with ice 1. With the Ice Maker enabled, press Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice to select the ice type. 2. Put a water glass under the dispenser, and then push the dispenser lever with the glass. Ice will be dispensed from the dispenser. 3. Press Water to se...

Operations English 60 Operations FlexZone™ divider You can change the divider position.To do this, unlock the divider by turning the divider dial counter clockwise. Then, move the width and height bars as appropriate. When done, turn the dial clockwise to lock the divider. NOTE If the divider lock d...

English 61 Maintenance Handling and care Ice bucket If you do not dispense ice for an extended period, ice may form clumps inside the bucket. If this happens, remove and empty the ice bucket. 1. While grabbing the handle of the ice bucket, slightly lift up the bucket, and then remove it to the front...

English 63 Maintenance Auto Water Fill 1. Grasp a handle groove of the sealed mouth , and then pull up to remove. 2. Grasp both sides of the sealed mouth , and then lift to remove. 3. While slightly twisting the infuser , pull it out of the sealed mouth. 4. Clean the infuser with neutral agents and ...

Maintenance English 64 Maintenance Fridge shelves The appearance of the shelves differs by model. • To remove a shelf, fully open the corresponding door. Hold the front of the shelf, and then gently lift up and slide out. NOTE Do not lift up the shelf fully when removing or reinserting the shelf. Th...

English 67 Maintenance Door bins • To remove the top door bin , hold the front sides of the bin, and then gently lift up to remove. • To reinsert, insert the door bin slightly above its final location making sure that the back of the bin is against the door. Hold the rear of the door bin with both h...

Maintenance English 68 Maintenance Fridge drawers Vegetable / fruit drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out.• We recommend that you remove the door bins before removing the drawer. This is to prevent damage to the door bins. • To reinsert, insert the drawer into the frame rails ...

Maintenance English 70 Maintenance Freezer baskets Upper basket • To remove, fully slide open the freezer drawer. Push the upper basket to the end, and then pull up to remove. • To reinsert, align the front wheels of the upper basket with the end of the lower basket . Slide the upper basket to the f...

English 71 Maintenance Cleaning Interior and exterior WARNING • Do not use benzene, thinner, home/car detergent, or Clorox™ to clean the refrigerator. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire. • Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock. Regularl...

Maintenance English 72 Maintenance Replacement Water filter WARNING • Do not use third-party water filters. Use only Samsung-provided or -approved filters.• Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock. Samsung is not responsible for any damage that may occur from ...

Maintenance English 74 Maintenance Ordering a new filter To purchase a new water filter, contact a local Samsung service center. LED Lamps To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service center. WARNING • The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp ...

English 75 Troubleshooting Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users. General Temperature Symptom Possible causes Solution Fridge/freezer does not operate.Fridge/freezer temperature is warm. • Po...

Troubleshooting English 76 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible causes Solution Interior wall is hot. • Refrigerator has heat-proof piping in the interior wall. • To prevent condensation from forming, the refrigerator has heat-proof piping in the front corners. If the ambient temperature rises, this equ...

English 77 Troubleshooting Condensation Symptom Possible causes Solution Condensation forms on the interior walls. • If door is left open, moisture enters the refrigerator. • Remove the moisture and do not leave a door open for extended periods of time. • Food with high moisture content. • Make sure...

English 79 Troubleshooting Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls related to normal sounds will be charged to the user. These sounds are normal. • When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make s...

English 81 Troubleshooting SmartThings Symptom Action Could not find “SmartThings” in the app market. • The SmartThings app is not available for some tablet and iPad and some smartphone.- support that [Android] OS 8.0 or higher(minimum 2GB RAM Size) - support that [iOS] 12.0 or higher/iPhone6 or hig...

English 82 Appendix Safety Instruction • For the most efficient use of energy, please keep the all inner fittings such as baskets, drawers, shelves and ice cube tray on the position supplied by manufacturer. • This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance. Install I...

English 83 Temperature Instruction Recommended Temperature The optimal temperature setting for food storage:• Fridge: 3 °C• Freezer: -19 °C• Meat of FlexZone: -1 °C• Deli of FlexZone: 3 °C• Ice Maker On: -5 °C NOTE The optimal temperature setting of each compartment depends on the ambient temperatur...

Appendix English 84 Placement of Foods Shelves Shelves should be adjustable to accommodate a variety of packages. Specialized compartment(applicable models only) Sealed crisper drawers provide an optimal storage environment for fruits and vegetables. Vegetables require higher humidity conditions whi...

Appendix English 86 Product Refrigerator Freezer Cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, lettuce 1 week - Carrots, beets, radishes 2 weeks - Information for model and ordering spare parts Model information To access the EPREL registration of the model : 1. Go to https://eprel.ec.europa.eu 2. Get th...