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Operating

Operating the SAMSUNG 
refrigerator

USING THE CONTROL PANEL

1

Energy 

Saver 

Button

For better energy effi ciency, press the 
Energy Saver button (

). 

If condensation occurs on the doors, 
turn the Energy Saver function off.

2

Freezer 

/ Power 

Freeze

(3 sec) 

Button

Press the Freezer / Power Freeze 
(3 sec) button (

) to set the Freezer 

to your desired temperature. You 
can set the temperature between 
-14 ºC and -22 ºC. Press and hold 
the Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec) 
button for 3 seconds, to speed up 
the time needed to freeze products 
in the Freezer. It can be helpful if you 
need to quickly freeze easily spoiled 
items or if the temperature in the 
Freezer has warmed dramatically (For 
example, if the door was left open). 
When you use this function the energy 
consumption of the refrigerator will 
increase. Remember to turn it off 
when you don’t need it and return the 
freezer to your original temperature 
setting. When you have enough ice, 
just press and hold the button for 3 
seconds again to cancel the Power 
Freeze mode. Power Freeze mode 
must be activated before putting large 
stuff in freezer compartment at least 
20 hours before.

3

Alarm 

/ Reset 

Filter 

(3 sec) 

Button

Press the Alarm button (

) to 

turn off the door open alarm. After 
removing the old water fi lter and 
installing a new one, reset the 
Indicator by pressing and holing the 
“Alarm” button for 3 seconds. The 
indicator will light again in about 
6months to let you know it is Time to 
change your water fi lter. 

3

Alarm 

/ Reset 

Filter 

(3 sec) 

Button

The fi lter Indicator will be Blue when 
you initially insert the water fi lter. 
The fi lter Indicator will be Light Pink 
when you have used your water fi lter 
for 5 months. The fi lter Indicator (   ) 
will be Red when you have used your 
water fi lter for 6 months.

4

Lighting 

Button

Press the Lighting button (

) to turn 

on the dispenser LED lamp.

5

Fridge / 

Power 

Cool 

(3 sec) 

Button

Press the Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec) 
button (

) to set the fridge to your 

desired temperature.
You can set the temperature between 
1 ºC and 7 ºC. Press and hold the 
Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec) button 
for 3 seconds, to speed up the 
time needed to cool products in the 
Refrigerator. It 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). Press and hold 
the button for 3 seconds again to cancel 
the Power Cool mode.

6

Ice Off / 

Child Lock 

(3 sec)

Press the Ice Off button (

) to turn 

the ice making function off.
If you press and hold the Ice Off 
button for 3 seconds, the display and 
dispenser will be locked.

7

Ice Button

Press the Ice button to select your 
desired ice type. Cubed and crushed 
ice modes will be alternatively 
changed whenever you
press the button. After selecting, push 
the dispenser Lever gently with your 
glass. This mode can not be used 
with the Water mode simultaneously.

8

Water 

Button

Press the Water button to dispense 
water. There is no Off mode 
additionally. After selecting, push the 
dispenser Lever gently with your
glass. This button can not be used 
with the Ice button simultaneously. 
Water mode will be off if you press the 
Ice button.

Some functions are activated after a few-
second delay when the buttons are pressed, 

while others operate immediately. This is normal 
operation.

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Summary of Contents for RFG23UERS1

Page 1: ...ual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product English Free Standing Appliance This manual is made with 100 recycled paper DA99 03403F 10 indd 1 DA99 03403F 10 indd 1 2015 5 26 9 13 2015 5 26 9 13 ...

Page 2: ...ce 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 with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It...

Page 3: ...you and others Please follow them carefully After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference CE Notice This product has been determined to be in compliance with the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU Commission Delegated Regulation EU No 1060 2010 and the Eco Design Directive 2009 125 EC implemen...

Page 4: ...of refrigerant used Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage If in doubt consult your dealer The room where the refrigerator will be sited must be 1 m in size for every 8 g of R 600a refrigerant inside the appliance The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance If the appliance contains isobutane refrigerant R 600a a ...

Page 5: ...eavy articles on it Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak This may result in an electric shock or fire The installation or any service of this appliance is recommended by a qualified technician or service company Failing to do so may result in an electric shock fire exp...

Page 6: ...ompany Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury Contact with a service center if any damage is found after removing the packing materials CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING Do not insert the ...

Page 7: ...r alcohol ether or LP gas in the refrigerator The storage of any of such products may cause an explosion Do not store low temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products scientific materials or other low temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator Do not place or use electrical appliance inside the refrige...

Page 8: ...fingers out of pinch point areas clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself You run a risk of causing a fire malfunction and or personal injury In case of malfunction please contact your service agent If the appliance generates a strange noise a burning or sm...

Page 9: ...roperty damage Do not change or modify CAUTION the functionality of the refrigerator Changes 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 ...

Page 10: ...here is a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION 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 benzene thinner propane gas etc in the refrigerator This refrigerator is for storing food only This may result in a fire or an explosion Do...

Page 11: ...uire special disposal WARNING CAUTION procedure Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliances are damaged prior to disposal The pipes shall be broken in the open space When disposing of this product or other refrigerators remove the door door seals door latch so that small children or...

Page 12: ...g appliance is designed Do not store food which spoils easily at low temperature such as bananas melons Your appliance is frost free which means there is no need to manually 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 defrosti...

Page 13: ...or 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 back and top when installing This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower For the most efficient use of energy please kee...

Page 14: ...space the internal cooling system may not work properly Please ensure that appliance can be moved freely in the event of maintenance service Do not install the Refrigerator where the temperature will go below 50 ºF 10 ºC A A B B C C D D E E Model RFG23U Depth A 712 mm Width B 908 mm Height C 1740 mm Overall Height D 1774 mm Depth E 774 mm 1578 mm 1578 mm 335 mm 335 mm 125 125 125 125 50 mm 50 mm 9...

Page 15: ...isconnect power to the refrigerator before removing the door or drawer Be careful not to drop damage or scratch the door drawer while removing them Be careful not to get injured while removing the door drawer Reattach the door drawer properly to avoid Moisture from air leakage Uneven door alignment Wasting energy due to improper door seal Tools you will need Not provided Disassemble the Refrigerat...

Page 16: ... To reattach the fridge doors assemble parts in reverse order The Water Line must be fully Inserted to the center of transparent coupler to prevent water leakage from the dispenser DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER 1 Push the upper drawer in completely 2 Remove the tilting pocket 1 by pulling on both brackets 2 upward at the same time 3 Take out the lower basket 3 by lifting the basket up from rail s...

Page 17: ...orm the same procedure but with the right control lever MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS Remember a level Refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even If you need help review the previous section on leveling the Refrigerator 1 If you open the drawer 1 you can see the lower hinge 2 2 Insert a philips screwdriver 3 into the shaft 4 of the lower hinge 3 Adjust the height by tu...

Page 18: ...s press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet Water line installation kits are available at extra cost from your dealer We recommend using a water supply kit that contains copper tubing The new hose sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose sets should not be reused Check the accessory list below Connecting to the water supply line 1 First shu...

Page 19: ... the filter Normally a filter life is about 6 months 4 Remove the filter cap and insert the filter into the filter housing 5 Slowly turn the water filter 90 º clockwise to align with the printing mark on the cover locking the filter in position Make sure to align the water filter label mark with center of cover filter printing as illustrated Remember do not overtighten You should remove the right side uppe...

Page 20: ...e filter Indicator will be Light Pink when you have used your water filter for 5 months The filter Indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 6 months 4 Lighting Button Press the Lighting button to turn on the dispenser LED lamp 5 Fridge Power Cool 3 sec Button Press the Fridge Power Cool 3 sec button to set the fridge to your desired temperature You can set the temperature between...

Page 21: ...r around 10 minutes and then plug the power cord back in The temperature of the pantry room may be a little different according to the location inside If communication between display and Main Controller errors Pantry display light may blink Once the pantry room return to their normal set temperatures the blinking will stop If the blinking continues for a long period of time please contact to Sams...

Page 22: ...ard to throw away ice cubes or remove clumped ice from the bucket Push the bucket back until you hear a click If you have a long vacation or business trip close the water valve and shut off the water supply to the Refrigerator This will help prevent accidental leakages Do not disassemble the Ice maker personally It may cause disorder Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water Just wipe it with...

Page 23: ...o Zone mode 0 C and Deli mode 5 C will be selected whenever you press the Temp button Initially the Fresh mode is set Though the setting temperature is different from the current temperature the temperature will be changed to the setting temperature automatically Temp You can select your Pantry temperature from among Deli 5 C 41 F Fresh 3 C 38 F and Zero Zone 0 C 32 F modes Selection Button 1 When...

Page 24: ...tion 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 the slots at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks can drop into the slots The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them 3 Vegetable Fruit Drawers To remove Pull the drawer out to full extension Tilt up the f...

Page 25: ...ion REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 1 Tilting Pocket To remove Pull the brackets 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 2 Auto Pull out Drawer To remove Pull the drawer out to full extension Tilt up rear of drawer and lift straight out To relocate Place the drawer onto the rai...

Page 26: ...the red light will come on just before the capacity of the current filter runs out Changing the filter on time provides you with the freshest cleanest water from your fridge 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 st...

Page 27: ...densation is occurring 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 the door open for a long time Ice maker is not producing ice Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice Is the water line connected an...

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Page 32: ...re and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMS...

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