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warranty

Warranty

SAMSung REFRigERAtoR

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 by Samsung against 

manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:

one (1) year Parts and Labor on Refrigerator
Five (5) years Parts and Labor on sealed Refrigeration system only*

(*Compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier, connecting tubing)

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and 
used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact Samsung for problem 
determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a Samsung authorized 
service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Samsung 
or Samsung authorized service center.
Samsung will repair or replace any part found to be defective, at our option and at no charge as stipulated 
herein, with new or reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts 
and products become the property of Samsung and must be returned to Samsung. Replacement parts and 
products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
In-home service will be provided during the warranty labor period subject to availability within the contiguous 
United States. In-home service is not available in all areas. To receive in-home service, the product must be 
unobstructed and accessible from floor level to service personnel. If during in-home service repair cannot be 
completed, it may be necessary to remove, repair and return the product. If in-home service is unavailable, 
Samsung may elect, at our option, to provide for transportation of our choice to and from a Samsung authorized 
service center. Otherwise, transportation to and from the Samsung authorized service center is the responsibility 
of the purchaser.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, 

noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage 

which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not 
intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, 
water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, 
accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external plumbing and leaks, external wiring, circuit breakers, 
fuses or connectors not supplied and authorized by Samsung, or which damage this product or result in service 
problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow 
operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in 
the instruction book; loss of food due to spoilage; consumable items including filters and light bulbs.

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Summary of Contents for RF197ABBP

Page 1: ...rchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register RF195AB RF197AB RF217AB English Refrigerator user manual Free Standing Appliance...

Page 2: ...separate air flow system prevents food odor of one compartment from seeping into other compartments Bigger Wider Space The wide shelf area provides enough space for larger items The wide freezer drawe...

Page 3: ...described in this manual If you have any question contact us at 1 800 SAMSUNG or find help and information online at www samsung com Important safety symbols and precautions WARNING Hazards or unsafe...

Page 4: ...ving the refrigerator be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord This constitutes a fire hazard Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator Keep...

Page 5: ...ere is a risk of explosion or fire Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator The storage of benzene thinner alcohol ether LP gas and other such products may cause explosions Do...

Page 6: ...supply you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back If you have a long vacation planned or the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time you must empty the refriger...

Page 7: ...that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal When disposing of this refrigerator remove the door door seals and door latch so that small children or animals cannot...

Page 8: ...e water line Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator 19 19 Parts and features 20 Using the control panel 21 Controlling the temperature 24 Storing food in the refrigerator 24 Storing food in the freezer d...

Page 9: ...w 50 F 10 C it may not function optimally Do not locate the refrigerator where the wet condition When moving your refrigerator To prevent floor damage be sure the front adjusting legs are in the up po...

Page 10: ...to reach the appropriate temperature You can store food and drinks in the Refrigerator after the temperature is sufficiently cool Phillips screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Socket Wrench 10mm for bol...

Page 11: ...river 5 Separate the hinge from the electric wire and ground wire as shown above 6 Lift the door straight up to remove Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing them Disassembling th...

Page 12: ...he 2 hex head bolts attached to the left and right middle hinges with an allen wrench 3 16 Disassembling the freezer door SWING TYPE RF195 Middle Hinge 3 Remove the Middle Hinge connected to the Freez...

Page 13: ...ert and tighten the 3 screws into the top table with a philips screwdriver 7 Insert and tighten the ground screw into the left and right upper hinges with a philips screwdriver Reassembling the fridge...

Page 14: ...left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver Insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts into the left and right middle hinges with an allen wrench 3 16 4 Replace the cap on the middle hinge Re...

Page 15: ...Left door is lower than the Right door Insert a flat blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to level the left door When the Left door is higher...

Page 16: ...ert the supplied fastener 5 using Pliers 6 in the gap between the hinge grommet 7 and the middle hinge 8 The number of fasteners you ll need to insert depends on the gap 2 3 4 1 3 MAKING MINOR ADJUSTM...

Page 17: ...te the nearest cold drinking water line Follow the instructions in the water filter installation kit After connecting the water supply line to the Cartridge Holder inlet insert plastic line in fully i...

Page 18: ...cold water drinking line To use without the water filter 1 Cold Water line 2 Pipe Clamp 3 Plastic line 4 Compression Nut 5 Compression Sleeve 6 Packing Nut 7 Shut Off Valve Connect the water line to...

Page 19: ...eatures of the Refrigerator Fridge Light Glass Shelf Moving Tray Location is adjustable Door Bin Vegetable Fruit Drawer Bottle Bin Door Bin Pull Out Drawer Freezer Drawer Bin PARTS AND FEATURES Freeze...

Page 20: ...ge temperature set button Press this button to set the Fridge temperature in 2 F intervals between 46 F and 34 F At initial power on the default setting is 38 F 5 Power Cool Button Press this button t...

Page 21: ...ed the temperature setting will change as follows 38 F 36 F 34 F 46 F 44 F 42 F 40 F 38 F When selecting the temperature the set temperature is displayed initially for 5 seconds then the actual temper...

Page 22: ...ght on the display goes on see the arrow mark and this function begins to operate regardless of the set freezer temperature Press the Power Freeze Button again to cancel this function The light goes o...

Page 23: ...cubes to be joined together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy taste stale and shrink So if you don t want to make ice press the Ice Off button Cooling Off mode Test Button...

Page 24: ...has been specifically designed to control the level of humidity within the compartment Keep vegetables and fruits separate when possible Do not place any large articles of food under the lamp in the R...

Page 25: ...recommended Yogurt 10 14 Days Not recommended Check date code Keep covered Frozen Yogurt n a 2 Months EGGS Eggs uncooked 3 4 Weeks Not recommended Check date code Store eggs in coldest part of refrige...

Page 26: ...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 Place package...

Page 27: ...e the guard and wash in water 3 Vegetable Fruit Drawers To remove Pull the drawer out to full extension Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight out Refer to picture 1 3 To replace Insert the...

Page 28: ...it out to remove To relocate the drawer Place the bin into the rail assembly To remove the divider Remove the 1 screw and pull the divider straight up To relocate the divider Hook the top corners of...

Page 29: ...rit or grime by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth Cleaning behind the Refrigerator To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumula...

Page 30: ...f you are unsure about changing the lights after reading through these directions contact a Samsung service center for help Changing the Interior Light in the Freezer Drawer 1 Unplug the power cord fr...

Page 31: ...g Some heat is normal as anti condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section of the Refrigerator to prevent condensation Is the Refrigerator door ajar Condensation can occur when you leave...

Page 32: ...in the contiguous United States In home service is not available in all areas To receive in home service the product must be unobstructed and accessible from floor level to service personnel If during...

Page 33: ...PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROP...

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