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Page 1: ...Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product This manual is made with 100 recycled paper Free Standing Appliance DA68 03022B EN 04 indd 1 14 6 23 2 47 ...

Page 2: ... concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play w...

Page 3: ...dous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to service this appliance In Queensland the authorized Service Person MUST hold a Gas Work Authorisation or Licence for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out Servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers For Australia only Important safety symbols and precautions WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe persona...

Page 4: ...N AND SITE When transporting and installing the appliance care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged R 600a or R 134a is used as a refrigerant Check the compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the refrigerator to see which refrigerant is used for your refrigerator When this product contains flammable gas Refrigerant R 600a...

Page 5: ...e refrigerating circuit are damaged SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION Do not install this appliance in a humid oily or dusty location in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water rain drops Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves room heaters or other appliances Do ...

Page 6: ...led and located in accordance with the manual before it is used 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 shock or fire Connect the power plug in proper position with the cord hanging down If you connect the power plug upside down wire can get cut off and a cause fire or an elec...

Page 7: ... the power cord is damaged have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agents The fuse on the refrigerator must be changed by a qualified technician or service company Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction Allow the applianc...

Page 8: ...Do not allow babies or children go inside the WARNING drawer It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal injury Do not sit on the Freezer door The door may be broken and cause a personal injury Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Keep fingers out of pinch point areas clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be car...

Page 9: ...candle in the refrigerator for removing bad odors This may result in an electric shock or fire Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands This may cause frostbite Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit This applianc...

Page 10: ...disassemble or modify the appliance yourself Do not use any fuse such as cooper steel wire etc other than the standard fuse When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required contact your nearest service center Failing to do so may result in an electric shock fire problems with the product or injury If the appliance generates a strange noise a burning or smell or smoke unplug the power plug ...

Page 11: ...es or modifications may result in a personal injury and or property damage Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this completed appliance are neither covered under Samsung warranty service nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues and damages that result from 3rd party modifications Do not block air holes If the air holes are blocked especially with a plastic bag the refriger...

Page 12: ...al injury and or property damage CAUTION SIGNS FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator There is a risk of fire or electric shock Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as inflammable sprays inflammable objects dry ice medicine or chemicals near the refrigerator Do not keep volatile or inflammable objects or substances be...

Page 13: ...ct place a heavy object on the power cord insert the power cord between objects or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance When moving the refrigerator be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord This may result in an electric shock or fire Do not modify the refrigerator Unauthorized modifications can cause safety problems To reverse an unauthorized modification we will ch...

Page 14: ...ould be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the old appliance Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally friendly manner Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children as packaging materials can be dangerous to children If a child places a bag over its head it may result in suffocation ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE In the event of...

Page 15: ...defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically Temperature rise during defrosting can comply with ISO requirements But if you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the appliance please wrap the frozen food up in several layers of newspaper Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can shorten its storage life Excep...

Page 16: ...erator regularly Dust increases energy consumption Do not set temperature colder than necessary Ensure sufficient air exhaust at the refrigerator base and at the back wall of the refrigerator Do not cover air vent openings Allow clearance to the right left top when installing This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower For the most efficient use of energy please keep t...

Page 17: ...ture will go below 10 ºC Do not locate the refrigerator where it may become wet If the refrigerator does not have enough space the internal cooling system may not work properly If your refrigerator has an ice maker allow extra space at the back for the water line connections When you install the refrigerator next to a fixed wall you need a minimum clearance of 95 mm between the refrigerator and wa...

Page 18: ...efrigerator To protect the finish of the flooring cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place it under the refrigerator where you are working When moving the refrigerator you need to pull and push it straight forwards or back Do not wiggle it from side to side CAUTION ACCESSORIES AND REQUIRED TOOLS The following accessories are included with your refrigerator Hex wrench Required Tools No...

Page 19: ...y and you could injure yourself Reattach the doors drawers properly to avoid Moisture from air leakage Uneven door alignment Wasting energy due to improper door seal WARNING Disassemble the refrigerator doors Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing them With the door opened 1 Remove the 3 screws holding down the TOP TABLE 1 and separate the connected wires 1 2 Disconnect the tw...

Page 20: ...side facing up on a non scratching surface CAUTION Auto Closing Hinge Check the direction Door Middle Hinge If the Auto Closing Hinge is aligned to be vertical as shown in the figure align it to be parallel by using the Door Middle Hinge Refer to No 5 for the disassembly of the Door Middle Hinge Do not use a flat head screwdriver to align the Auto close Hinge It may get damaged Use the Door middle...

Page 21: ...t holds the line firmly Center of Transparent coupler The Guide Lines Dispenser clip A 1 4 6 35 mm Type A Type B clip A 1 4 6 35 mm DISASSEMBLING THE FLEX DOOR 1 Take out the Flex Zone 1 by lifting it up 1 2 Take off the cover 2 w harness with a flat blade screwdriver 2 3 Press the locking tab and separate the Wire Connector When reassembling it be sure to connect the wire harness If it is not con...

Page 22: ...n reverse order Be sure to connect the Flex Door Wire Connector If it is not connected the Flex Room does not work CAUTION CAUTION DISASSEMBLING THE FREEZER DOOR 1 Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up 2 Remove the freeze room guard 1 by lifting the guard up 1 3 Take out the lower basket 2 by lifting the basket up from the rail system 2 4 Press the fixing hook of the rail system English 22 DA...

Page 23: ...ERATOR Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments Use a level to test if the refrigerator is level both side to side and back to front If the refrigerator is not level you will not be able to get the doors perfectly even which may cause moisture condensation and increased energy bills Below is an example of how to level the refrigerator if the left side of the refri...

Page 24: ... make minor adjustments to the doors CAUTION CAUTION MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DOORS Remember a leveled refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even If you need help review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator Adjustment part Fixed part The left door is fixed To make minor door adjustments adjust only the right door 1 Pull out the flex door 1 to reveal the lowe...

Page 25: ...do this press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet Water line installation kits are include with unit You can find it in freezer drawer The new hose sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose sets should not be reused Parts for water line Installation Water line fixer and screws Pipe connector Water line Connecting to the water supply line 1 F...

Page 26: ...ource If you have to repair or disassemble the water line cut off 6 5 mm of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug leak free connection No gap Loosen a Remove cap Water Line from Kit Water Line from unit Before being used the leakage in these places should be examined Samsung Warranty does not cover WATER LINE INSTALLATION It will be done at customer s charge unless the retail price includ...

Page 27: ...gerator is designed to work ONLY WITH SODASTREAM 60 L CARBONATORS We suggest buying extra Carbonators for later use Store extra Carbonators in a cool open space well out of the reach of children Do not store Carbonators in the refrigerator If sparkling water is produced when the internal refrigerator temperature or the temperature of the CO2 cylinder is high you may hear a horn sound When you turn...

Page 28: ... please return empty CO2 Cylinder to the service or information counter at your local retailer for exchange refill All costs associated to the refill or exchange of the CO2 Cylinder are that of the refrigerator owner Thread of CO2 cylinder is different according to country by country 3 Push the SodaStream 60 L Carbonator into the Support 4 Lock the SodaStream 60 L Carbonator into place by pressing...

Page 29: ... see Using the Sparkling Water Function Completing the Set Up 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 Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between it and the wall Refer to in...

Page 30: ...rm button serves two purposes To turn the door open alarm on and off To reset the water filter life indicator 1 Door Alarm Function If the door alarm is set to On an alarm beeps if any refrigerator door is left open for more than three minutes The beeping stops when you close the door The door alarm function is pre set to On in the factory You can turn it off by pressing and then releasing the Ala...

Page 31: ... can be helpful if you need to quickly cool easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the fridge has warmed dramatically For example if the door was left open 5 Lighting ºC ºF 3 sec Lighting button serves two purposes To turn the dispenser light on and off To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF 1 Light Function Touching the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED lamp in continuo...

Page 32: ...ion begins again If you press the Sparkling Water button again while the current carbonation level is being displayed the carbonation level changes The change in the carbonation level will take effect the next time the refrigerator makes sparkling water 3 Sparkling Water Production Function On Off Each time you press this button for 3 seconds you turn the Sparkling Water Production function on or ...

Page 33: ...ricity the Panel Display turns off automatically under the following conditions When no button has been pressed when no doors are open or when no Dispenser Lever has been pushed However the icon indicating your cubed or crushed ice selection or sparkling water selection will stay on When you press a button open a door or push a Dispenser Lever the Panel Display will turn on again All function keys...

Page 34: ...light rotation begins again If you press the Sparkling Water button again while the current carbonation level is being displayed the carbonation level changes The change in the carbonation level will take effect the next time the refrigerator makes sparkling water If you change the carbonation level when the refrigerator is making sparkling water the refrigerator produces sparkling water at the pr...

Page 35: ... provides you with the freshest cleanest water from your refrigerator WARNING To Change the Water Filter 1 Shut off the water supply Then turn the water filter 1 about 1 4 turn counter clockwise 2 1 2 Pull the water filter 1 from the case filter 2 To change the water filter more easily shut off the water supply valve Sometimes it is hard to disassemble the water filter because impurities in the wa...

Page 36: ...ntact your authorized Samsung dealer Be sure the replacement water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water filter Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing the water filter 1 Turn ON the main water supply if you turned it off when you installed the water filter 2 Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear approx 6 to 7 minutes This w...

Page 37: ...a reverse osmosis system Remove the water filter If you have questions about your water pressure call a licensed qualified plumber CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Basic temperature of Freezer and fridge compartments The basic and recommended temperatures of the Freezer and Fridge compartments are 19 C and 3 C respectively If the temperature of the Freezer and Fridge compartments are too high or low ad...

Page 38: ... around 10 minutes and then plugging the power cord back in If there is a communication error between the Display and Main Controller the Convertible Display light may blink If the blinking continues for a long period of time please contact a Samsung Electronics Service Center USING THE COLD WATER DISPENSER Push the appropriate ice sparkling button to select what you want dispensed NO ICE Select t...

Page 39: ...ion below Do not press the test button continuously when the tray is filled with ice or water Water may overflow or ice may jam the bucket Making Ice To fill the ice bucket to maximum capacity after installation follow these steps 1 Allow your refrigerator to operate and cool down for 24 hours or 1 full day Waiting 24 hours will allow your ice maker to cool properly 2 Dispense 4 to 6 ice cubes int...

Page 40: ...ve the ice cubes in the bucket the ice cubes may clump together making it difficult to remove them To remove the ice bucket safely and avoid injury hold the bottom of the bucket with one hand and the side of the bucket with the other Then lift up on the ice bucket and pull it straight out To put the ice bucket back in push it firmly straight back If the ice bucket is not pushed firmly into place i...

Page 41: ...h or spray the ice bucket with water while it is in the refrigerator Remove it to clean it When you insert the Ice maker tray be sure that the tray is well centered at the entrance Otherwise the tray may get stuck CAUTION Water clouding phenomenon All water provided to the refrigerator flows through the core filter which is an alkaline water filter In the filtering process the pressure of the wate...

Page 42: ...parkling Water Production Time Depending on the Carbonation Sparkling Level you set See Controlling the Carbonation Level on page 43 the amount of time it takes the refrigerator to complete the sparkling water production process changes The table below lists the production times by Carbonation Level The refrigerator is pre set at the factory to Level 2 Carbonation Level Level 3 High Level 2 Mid Le...

Page 43: ...Sparkling Level icons light up in rotation Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 etc If you press the Sparkling Water button when the refrigerator is making sparkling water the current carbonation level is displayed for several seconds If you press the Sparkling Water button again while the carbonation level is being displayed the carbonation level changes The change in the carbonation level will take a...

Page 44: ...ed concentration 2 Press this button to turn the indicator on This option will reduce the processing time for the next cycle if producing sparkling water is not activated When complete this option turns off automatically 3 Press this button to turn the indicator on This option will reduce the processing time for the current cycle if producing sparkling water is already activated When complete this...

Page 45: ...ck to the right position and close the door Moisture may appear at times on the Vertical Hinged Section The door handle may become loose over time If this happens tighten the bolts found on the inside of the door If you close one door with too much force the other door may open When the door opens the interlock switch automatically turns off the auger motor in the ice maker for safety reasons If t...

Page 46: ... taller containers 5 Vegetable Fruit Drawers Used to preserve the freshness of your stored vegetables and fruits 6 Auto Pull Out Drawer Best used to store meats or dry foods Stored food should be placed in a container or wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials 7 Freezer Drawer Bin Best used to store meats or dry foods Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or ot...

Page 47: ...ator will adjust the temperature in the Flex Zone automatically to the temperature you selected The Flex Zone Temp Display may change depending on the number of items inside where they are located the ambient temperature and how often the door is opened 1 When Wine Party Dishes is selected the temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept around 5 C This feature helps keep food fresh for a long time 2...

Page 48: ...ely To use push the front portion of the shelf back gently so that the shelf folds up from the middle Touch Recommended Location CAUTION REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES 1 Door Bins Door Bins 1 To remove Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out To relocate Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops Door Bins 2 To remove Take the right side of the bin out by liftin...

Page 49: ...ith the bins Sharp corners of the bins may cause injury CAUTION CAUTION 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 re install Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks can drop into the slots 2 1 The ...

Page 50: ...the guide and then take the left side out by pulling it from the door When removing and re assembling the Bottom Door Bin of the Sparkling Water model open the Cylinder Cover and tilt the Cylinder towards the front first CAUTION Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight out and pull out the drawer after moving slightly in the direction of the arrow To re install Insert the drawer into the ...

Page 51: ...ing the doors Ensure that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed When the refrigerator door is only partially open it will automatically close If the the door is opened more than its auto close range it will remain open You must close it manually REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 1 Freezer Room Guard To remove Remove the freezer room guard 1 by lifting the guard up To re install Push d...

Page 52: ...a cylinder follow these steps Purchase SodaStream 60 L Carbonators at the nearest Sodastream retailer or on line Visit www sodastream com for more information 1 Lift up the Lever holding the cylinder in place 2 Pull the Cylinder out of the Support 3 Rotate the Cylinder counterclockwise to remove it from the Regulator 4 To install the new cylinder follow the directions for installing a cylinder sta...

Page 53: ... If the water hose is kinked or water is not supplied properly the Carbonation Level of the Sparkling Water will be high This occurs because the the same amount of the carbon dioxide CO2 is dispensed by the Cylinder regardless of the amount of water in the Production Tank The useful life of a SodaStream carbonator will vary depending on the level of carbonation you select If the Sparkling Water fu...

Page 54: ...shelves for a more thorough cleaning Just make sure to dry drawers and shelves before putting them back into place WARNING Cleaning the Exterior Wipe the control panel and digital display with a damp clean soft cloth The doors handles and cabinet surfaces should be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth To keep your appliance looking its best polish the exterior once or...

Page 55: ...h Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth Do not clean the refrigerator with benzene thinner or car detergent These substances could cause a fire Cleaning the rear side of the refrigerator To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation vacuum the rear side of the appliance once or twice a year Do not remove the back cover 1 You could suffer an electric shock 2 CAUTION CAUTION English ...

Page 56: ...ended Yogurt 10 14 Days Not recommended Check date code Keep covered Frozen Yogurt na 2 Months EGGS Eggs uncooked 3 4 Weeks Not recommended Check date code Store eggs in coldest part of refrigerator and in their original container Eggs cooked 1 Week Not recommended Store in covered container Leftover egg dishes 3 4 Days Not recommended Store in covered container FRESH FRUITS Apples 1 Month Not rec...

Page 57: ...ths Sausage 1 2 Days 1 2 Months Steak 2 4 Days 6 9 Months Poultry 1 Day 12 Months Lunch meat 3 5 Days 1 Month Cooked Meat 2 3 Days 2 3 Months Check date code for use Store in coldest part of refrigerator in original packaging Package in moisture proof and vapor proof container for freezing Poultry 2 3 Days 4 5 Months Ham 1 2 weeks 1 2 Months Sources American Meat Institute Foundation 1994 Yellow p...

Page 58: ...nting proper ventilation Try moving the back of the refrigerator at least 2 inches from the wall Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator If you hear a ticking sound from inside the refrigerator this is normal It occurs because various parts contract or expand in response to temperature changes in the refrigerator interior If it sounds as if something is hitting something else inside ...

Page 59: ...ight and left parts of the door Open and close the door smoothly 1 2 times After you do this the auto close system usually works properly again Try opening the door smoothly to avoid unbalancing the right part and the left part of the door Sparkling water is not dispensed Is the water line connected and the shut off valve opened Is the Sparkling water icon selected Is the Sparkling Water Productio...

Page 60: ...aStream Carbonator with a new one If you use the Fill Up 3 sec option after replacing the cylinder the sparkling water tastes stronger or weaker than normal depending on the amount and concentration of the remaining gas in the water tank Condensation or water drops forms on both sides of fridge door s central part Condensation or water drops may form if the humidity is too high while the refrigera...

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Page 64: ...ment office for details of where and how they can take these items for environ mentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the pur chase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal DA68 03022B 04 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relat...

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