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Free Standing Appliance

DA68-02952B-03.indb   1

2015. 11. 5.   �� 5:08

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Page 1: ...Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product Free Standing Appliance DA68 02952B 03 indb 1 2015 11 5 5 08 ...

Page 2: ...n 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 practices that may result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Follow ...

Page 3: ... cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Damage to the cord may cause a short circuit fire and or electric shock Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire Do not install this appliance near a heater or inflammable material Do not install this appliance in a humid oily or dusty location or in a locati...

Page 4: ...es on the top of the appliance When you open or close the door the articles may fall and cause personal injury and or material damage Do not insert hands feet or metal objects such as knives etc into the bottom or the back of the refrigerator This may result in an electric shock or injury Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator If sp...

Page 5: ...st service center 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 careful when you open the doors if children are in the area Do not let children hang on the door A serious injury may occur Do not let children go inside the refrigerator They could become trapped ...

Page 6: ...tment Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the refrigerator Do not place glass bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer They can freeze and break Broken beverage containers can cause injury Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen goods There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be ...

Page 7: ...ntally safe disposal of this product 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 his or her head the child could suffocate ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE In the event of a power failure call the local office of your Electricity Company and ask how long it is going to last Most power failures that ...

Page 8: ... in the appliance Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw You can then use the low temperatures of the frozen products to cool food in the refrigerator Do not keep the door of the appliance open for too long when putting food in or taking food out The shorter the time the door is open the less frost build up you ll have in the freezer It is recommended to install the refrigerator with clearanc...

Page 9: ...r does not have enough space it can cause the bad influence to refrigeration efficiency and power consumption 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 3 95 mm between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to swing open Important Make sure that you c...

Page 10: ...e it from side to side REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS For some installations you need to remove the fridge doors and freezer drawer so you can move the refrigerator to its final location Do not remove the doors drawers if you don t need to If you do not need to remove the refrigerator doors or drawers go to Adjusting the Level on page 14 If you need to remove the doors and drawers continue below ...

Page 11: ... Remove the 3 screws holding down the TOP TABLE 1 and separate the connected wires 1 2 Disconnect the two connectors 2 on the left side door To remove the water coupler from the hinge twist and pull it from the hinge Remove the water line 3 while pressing the marked part 4 of the water line coupler 4 2 3 3 Pull and remove the hinge lever 5 Remove the ground screw 6 attached to the upper left door ...

Page 12: ...e the parts in reverse order 1 The Water Line must be fully inserted into the center of the transparent coupler Type A or the Guide Lines Type B to prevent water leakage from the dispenser Center of Transparent coupler The Guide Lines Dispenser Type A Type B 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 ...

Page 13: ...nnector If it is not connected the Flex Room does not work 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 CAUTION You can scratch the side of the bin if you twist it left or right when disassembling or re assembling it 4 Press the fix...

Page 14: ...r 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 refrigerator is lower than the right side How to adjust the level 1 Open the freezer drawer and remove the lower basket 2 Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the notch on the left control l...

Page 15: ...s on your new refrigerator To help promote better health the water filter removes unwanted particles from your water However it does not sterilize the water or destroy microorganisms You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that The water line also connects to the ice maker For the ice maker to operate properly water pressure of 20 125 psi 138 862 kPa is required If the refrigerator...

Page 16: ...g copper tubing compression nut 1pc Ferrule 2pc plastic tubing Molded end Bulb compression nut 1pc Compression Nut 1 4 Assembled Ferrule Not supplied Plastic Tubing Assembled Compression Fitting Assembled Molded end Bulb Compression nut A 1 4 Not supplied or Copper tubing Not supplied Plastic tubing B Not supplied Household water supply line Refrigerator 1 Connect the household water line to the a...

Page 17: ...nder normal conditions the water dispenser can fill a 5 75 oz 170cc cup in about 10 seconds 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 reas...

Page 18: ...s 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 Alarm button You can turn it back on in the same fashion The icon lights up when the function is on When the Door Alarm function is on and the alarm sound...

Page 19: ...urposes To turn the Ice maker on and off To turn the Control Lock Function on and off 1 Ice Off Function If you don t want to make more ice press the Ice Maker Off button 2 Control Lock Function Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to lock the display the Flex Zone panel and the dispenser buttons so the buttons can not be used When Control Lock is on the refrigerator does not dispense ice or w...

Page 20: ...ers when they are displaying refrigerators on the shop floor In Cooling Off mode the refrigerator s fan motor and lights work normally but the compressors do not run and the refrigerator and freezer do not get cold To start Cooling Off mode touch and hold the Freezer Fridge and Alarm buttons for 5 seconds during normal operation The refrigerator chime sounds and the temperature display flashes OFF...

Page 21: ... Reset button Filter Reset for about 3 seconds to reset the water filter indicator The indicator s red light will turn off 6 If you turned off the water supply turn it back on For a replacement water filter visit your local home Improvement center or visit Samsung s parts distributor on line at http www samsungparts com Be sure the replacement water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on th...

Page 22: ...estions about your water pressure call a licensed qualified plumber CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Basic temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments The basic and recommended temperatures of the Freezer and Fridge compartments are 0 F and 37 F or 18 C and 3 C respectively If the temperature of the Freezer and Fridge compartments are too high or low adjust the temperature manually Controlling...

Page 23: ...tures the blinking will stop If the blinking continues you may need to reset the Refrigerator Try unplugging the appliance wait for around 10 minutes and then plug 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 Ce...

Page 24: ...en the power comes back on causing the dispenser to be out of order To prevent this problem after a power failure pull out the ice bucket and discard the residual ice or water After you dump the ice from the ice bucket you should press the dispenser lever once with the Water or Ice Type function ON The ice maker will make new ice faster after you return the ice bucket to the refrigerator If you us...

Page 25: ... damage Never put your finger or any other objects in the dispenser opening It may cause injury Do not try to disassemble the ice maker Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water while it is in the refrigerator Remove it to clean it CAUTION When you insert the Ice maker tray be sure that the tray is well centered at the entrance Otherwise the tray may get stuck Water clouding phenomenon All wa...

Page 26: ...inged Section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed put it back 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 ma...

Page 27: ...cated the ambient temperature and how often the door is opened Flex Zone Modes 1 When Wine Party Dishes is selected the temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept around 42 F 5 C This feature helps keep food fresh for a long time 2 When Deli Snack is selected the temperature of the Flex Zone will be kept around 37 F 3 C This feature helps keep food fresh for a longer time 3 When Cold Drink is selec...

Page 28: ...remove dust from the bins remove the guard and wash in water CAUTION Injuries can occur if large bottles in the bottom door bins fall over when you open the doors Open the doors carefully Injuries can occur if the door bins are not firmly connected to the doors Do not allow children to play with the bins Sharp corners of the bins may cause injury CAUTION When the Outer Door is opened more than nor...

Page 29: ... 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 CAUTION The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them CAUTION After sliding the foldable shelf in and folding it the Shelf Front can be removed for your convenience If you use ...

Page 30: ... Flex Zone onto the rails and then lower the front until the whole Zone rests on the rails To remove the divider and the metal cooling plate from the Flex Zone 1 Slide the divider to the end and pull it up to remove as shown 2 Turn over the drawer to remove the metal cooling plate CAUTION The Drawer and Metal cooling plate are heavy It may cause a personal injury or material damage To reinsert the...

Page 31: ...up the rear of the bin and lift it out to remove To re install the freezer drawer Place the bin into the rail assembly CAUTION You can scratch the side of the bin if you twist it left or right when disassembling or re assembling it CAUTION Do not allow babies or children to go inside the freezer drawer They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Do not sit on the freezer doo...

Page 32: ...he Ice Water Dispenser with a clean soft cloth CAUTION When using the crushed ice selection from the dispenser some residual ice chips may start to collect in the ice chute To prevent that residual ice from melting and running out of the chute you should clean out the residual ice when you see it start to collect in the ice chute Cleaning the Rubber door seals If the rubber door seals are dirty th...

Page 33: ...1 Week Not recommended 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 Apple...

Page 34: ... 2 Weeks 1 2 Months 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 Foundati...

Page 35: ...r too close to the wall preventing proper ventilation 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 the refrigerator this is normal The sound i...

Page 36: ...l display Is the Child Lock on Check if the filter is properly installed If it is not properly installed the water dispenser may not work The auto close system does not work with the freezer door Is there an imbalance between the right 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 smoo...

Page 37: ...roduct 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 resu...

Page 38: ...inal dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to a SECA Authorized Service Center at the time service is requested before warranty services are rendered On all carry in models transportation to and from the Authorized Service Center is the responsibility of the customer Exclusions of the Warranty This warranty does not c...

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Page 40: ...ct the SAMSUNG customer care center Country Contact Center Web Site Subsidiaries office address U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us support Samsung Electronics America Inc 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com ca support English www samsung com ca_fr support French Samsung Electronics Canada Inc 2050 Derry Road West Mississauga Ontari...

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