Page 2 - Features of your new Refrigerator; KEy FEAtuREs oF youR nEw REFRiGERAtoR; Model #
Features of your new Refrigerator KEy FEAtuREs oF youR nEw REFRiGERAtoR Your Samsung French Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • twin Cooling system The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling sy...
Page 3 - Safety Information; sAFEty inFoRMAtion; important safety symbols and precautions:; minor personal injury or property; sEVERE wARninG siGns FoR instALLAtion; heaters or other appliance.
Safety Information _3 Safety Information sAFEty inFoRMAtion Before using your new Samsung French Door Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers. This appliance is not intend...
Page 4 - - There is a risk of electric shock of fire.; CAution siGns FoR instALLAtion
4_ Safety Information Safety Information • The Refrigerator must be safely grounded - Always make sure that you have grounded the Refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock. • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines ...
Page 5 - sEVERE wARninG siGns FoR usinG; - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.; - Otherwise there is a risk of fire; CAution siGns FoR usinG
Safety Information _5 • Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the refrigerator. - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that...
Page 6 - that result from 3rd party modifications.; CAution siGns FoR CLEAninG; - There is a risk of fire or electric shock.; sEVERE wARninG siGns FoR DisPosAL; DANGER
6_ Safety Information Safety Information • When the refrigerator got wet by water, pull out the power plug and contact you samsung Electronics service center. • Service warranty and Modification. - Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance is not covered under ...
Page 7 - 9 Troubleshooting
Contents SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR 08 OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 WARRANTY 40 08 Getting ready to install the refrigerator09 Removing the refrigerator doors11 Disassemble the Freezer Drawer12 Reattaching the refrigerator doors14 Assemble the Freezer D...
Page 8 - Setting up your French Door Refrigerator; GEttinG READy to instALL tHE REFRiGERAtoR; Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator; FLooRinG; When moving your refrigerator
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GEttinG READy to instALL tHE REFRiGERAtoR Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung French Door Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers. Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator •...
Page 9 - sEttinG uP tHE REFRiGERAtoR; Refrigerator. Refer to installation instructions in this manual.; Disassemble the Refrigerator doors; REMoVinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRs
Setting Up _9 01 s E ttin G u P 2 1 sEttinG uP tHE REFRiGERAtoR Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully operational. 1. Place the Re...
Page 11 - Lift up the freezer door from the rails.; DisAssEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRAwER
Setting Up _11 01 s E ttin G u P 4. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a socket wrench(7/16”). 5. Lift up the freezer door from the rails. 2. Remove the tilting pocket( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) upward at the same time. 3. Take out the lower basket( 3 ) by lifting the basket...
Page 12 - Assemble the Refrigerator doors; REAttACHinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRs
12_ Setting Up 3. Insert the upper hinges ( 9 ) into the holes at the top of the doors. Insert and tighten the 3 hex head bolts ( 7 ) into the upper left and right door hinges with a socket wrench(7/16”). Insert and tighten the ground screw ( 8 ) into the upper left and right door hinges with a phil...
Page 13 - ) and then insert a clip; coupler
Setting Up _13 01 s E ttin G u P 5. Position the top table ( 2 ) in place. Insert and tighten the 3 screws into the hinge cover with a philips screw driver(+). After door opened, reinsert the cap-top table ( 1 ) and close the doors. When reattaching the hinge cover, make sure that thewires are not p...
Page 14 - AssEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRAwER; Hook the ends of the tilting pocket (; Attach the freezer door front onto the open slots on the sides.
14_ setting up AssEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRAwER Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 1. Tighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench(7/16inch). 7 8 5. Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 7 ) onto the support guard and push down until they lock into place. 6. Insert the upper drawer. Slo...
Page 15 - ADJustinG tHE DooRs
setting up _15 01 s E ttin G u P ADJustinG tHE DooRs After putting the doors back on the refrigerator, make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments.If the Refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even.Also it is possible to sweat in ...
Page 16 - MAKinG MinoR ADJustMEnts BEtwEEn DooRs; Please adjust the height by turning the hex wrench (; need to insert depends on the gap.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator MAKinG MinoR ADJustMEnts BEtwEEn DooRs Remember a level Refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review theprevious section on leveling the Refrigerator. When the left door is lower than the right door. When the left d...
Page 17 - ADJustinG tHE FREEzER DRAwER LEVEL
Setting Up _17 01 s E ttin G u P ADJustinG tHE FREEzER DRAwER LEVEL 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the 8 Phillips screws ( 2 ) slightly to loosen the door. 2. Loosen the controller screw( 3 ) with a Phillips screwdriver(+). 3. Find the best level to align the door...
Page 18 - CHECKinG tHE wAtER DisPEnsER LinE; lever until the water runs from the water outlet.; kit that contains copper tubing.; Connecting to the water supply line; or more gallons into a bucket to clear and prime the water filter.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator CHECKinG tHE wAtER DisPEnsER LinE A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your new Refrigerator. To help promote betterhealth, the water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms. Y...
Page 19 - instALLinG tHE wAtER LinE; Connecting the water supply line to the refrigerator.; Household water supply line; Refrigerator
Setting Up _19 01 s E ttin G u P instALLinG tHE wAtER LinE Connecting the water supply line to the refrigerator. There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store. 1/4” compression nut plastic tubing cop...
Page 20 - Reverse osmosis water supply
20_ Setting Up Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing the water 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. 6- 7minutes). This will clean the wate...
Page 21 - Operating your French Door; usinG tHE ContRoL PAnEL
Operating _21 02 o PERA tinG Operating your French Door Refrigerator usinG tHE ContRoL PAnEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Press the Energy Saver button for better energy efficiency. If water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off. ( 1 ) Energy Saver ( 2 ) Freezer/hold 3 sec for Power Freez...
Page 22 - usinG tHE DiGitAL DisPLAy; Freezer Temp; ) indicates the current freezer temperature.; Fridge Temp; ) indicates the current refrigerator temperature.; Power Freeze
22_ Operating Operating your French Door Refrigerator usinG tHE DiGitAL DisPLAy Freezer Temp ( 1 ) indicates the current freezer temperature. Fridge Temp ( 2 ) indicates the current refrigerator temperature. If do not press any button in a few seconds, freezer & fridge temp indicator will turn o...
Page 23 - ContRoLLinG tHE tEMPERAtuRE; Ice
Operating _23 02 o PERA tinG Energy saver This icon will light up when you activate the “Energy Saver” function. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied to the Refrigerator. If condensation occurs on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off. Lighting This i...
Page 24 - using the ice Dispenser; lever with your glass.; Controlling the fridge temperature; usinG tHE CoLD wAtER DisPEnsER; Press the ice type or water button to select the type of you want
24_ Operating Operating your French Door Refrigerator using the ice Dispenser Place a glass underneath the ice dispenser and push gently against the dispenser lever with your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the ice from bouncing out. CAution • When Cubed Ice is se...
Page 25 - using the water dispenser; ice from the bucket. Push the bucket back until you hear a click.
Operating _25 02 o PERA tinG The water tank’s capacity is approximately one third (1/3) of a gallon. Please wait 1 second before removing the cup after dispensing water to prevent spills. Do not pull out the lever dispenser after taking out ice or water. It comes back automatically. Ice is made in c...
Page 26 - PARts AnD FEAtuREs
26_ Operating Operating your French Door Refrigerator PARts AnD FEAtuREs Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Door Closer Interlocking switch Water Filter Dairy Compartment Door Bins Cool Select Pantry TM Light Vertical Hinged Section Vegetable &...
Page 27 - stoRinG FooD in tHE REFRiGERAtoR
Operating _27 02 o PERA tinG stoRinG FooD in tHE REFRiGERAtoR Do not place any large articles of food under the lamp in the Refrigerator. An air sensor is located near the lamp and if the sensor is blocked, your Refrigerator may become too cold. Please place vegetable and fruits in the vegetable and...
Page 28 - temperature; selection Button; When “Deli” is selected, the temperature of the pantry will be kept; usinG tHE CooL sELECt PAntRyTM
28_ Operating The Cool Select Pantry™ is a full-width drawer with adjustabletemperature control. This pantry can be used for large partytrays, deli items, pizzas, beverages or miscellaneous items.There is a temperature sensor which can adjust the amount ofcold air allowed into the pantry.The control...
Page 29 - REMoVinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR ACCEssoRiEs; tempered Glass shelves
Operating _29 02 o PERA tinG REMoVinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR ACCEssoRiEs 2 1 2. tempered Glass shelves To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction shown ( 1 ) and lift it up vertically ( 2 ) . Pull the shelf out. To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into t...
Page 30 - usinG tHE tiLtinG PoCKEt; Cool select Pantry
30_ Operating To remove the divider - Pull the pantry completely out to full extension and raise the front side of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the pantry, then lift the divider out. To relocate the divider - Hook the back of the divider over the rear wall of the pantry and push th...
Page 31 - REMoVinG tHE FREEzER ACCEssoRiEs; super Extended Drawer; Freezer Drawer Bin
Operating _31 02 o PERA tinG REMoVinG tHE FREEzER ACCEssoRiEs 1. tilting Pocket To remove - Pull both brackets( 1 ) upward until you hear a clicking sound and remove the pocket To replace - Hook the ends of the pocket into both brackets ( 1 ) and push down until it locks into place. 1 2. iCE BuCKEt ...
Page 32 - wAtER FiLtER CHARt; Performance Data Sheet For Samsung Model DA97-06317A; * Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts
32_ Operating Operating your French Door Refrigerator wAtER FiLtER CHARt Performance Data Sheet For Samsung Model DA97-06317A Using Replacement Cartridge DA29-00003G This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listedbelow. The concentrati...
Page 33 - wAtER FiLtER CERtiFiCAtion
Operating _33 02 o PERA tinG wAtER FiLtER CERtiFiCAtion * Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts Contaminant Reduction Average Influent Concentration NSF Specified Influent Challenge Concentration units apply to each row Average % Reduction Average Product water Concentration Max. Permis...
Page 34 - FooD stoRAGE tiPs; Foods
34_ Operating Operating your French Door Refrigerator FooD stoRAGE tiPs Foods Refrigerator Freezer storage tips DAIRY PRODUCTSButter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly. Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Most milk and similar products are sold in date-coded cartons that indicate...
Page 36 - Cleaning the interior; Cleaning the Ice / Water Dispenser; Cleaning behind the Refrigerator; CLEAninG tHE REFRiGERAtoR
36_ Operating 1 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 drawers and shelves for a more thorough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers and shelves before putting them back into place. Cleaning the Ext...
Page 37 - CHAnGinG tHE intERioR LiGHts; Changing the interior Light in the Refrigerator; Changing the interior Light in the Freezer Drawer
Operating _37 CHAnGinG tHE intERioR LiGHts 02 o PERA tinG Changing the interior Light in the Refrigerator 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.2. Remove the screw after removing the cover lamp by pulling it out.3. Disconnect the housing connector.4. Change the LED lamp. CAution Before chang...
Page 38 - replace in September. Normal filter life is about 6 months.; ordering Replacement water Filter; sure that water flows cleanly again before drinking.; Alarm / Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset; button for 3 seconds; CHAnGinG tHE wAtER FiLtER
38_ Operating 1. Take a new water filter and put a month indicator sticker on the filter as shown. The date on the sticker must be six months from the current date. For example, if you are replacing the water filter in March, put the “SEP” (September) sticker on the filter to remind you to replace i...
Page 39 - PRoBLEM; Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting _39 PRoBLEM soLution The Refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. • Check that the power plug is properly connected.• Check the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than freezer or fridge inner temperature. • Try setting it to a lower temperatu...
Page 40 - LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER
Warranty SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR (28.5 CUBIC FEET AND LARGER CAPACITy) LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted...
Page 41 - sAMsunG CustoMER CARE CEntER
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Page 46 - QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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