Samsung DA68-03316A User manual

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Refrigerator
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before operating the
appliance, please read
this manual thoroughly
and retain it for your
reference.
• Because these following
operating instructions
cover various models,
the characteristics of
your refrigerator may
differ slightly from those
described in this manual.
• Use this appliance only for
its intended purpose as
described in this instruction
manual.
This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
WARNING
WARNING
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction 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.
safety information
contents
SAFETY INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………… 2
SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR ……………………………… 13
OPERATING THE SAMSUNG SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR …………………… 22
TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………………………………… 28
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not
be made by children without
supervision.
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 directions
carefully.
Unplug the power plug
from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine
is grounded to prevent
electric shock.
Call the contact center
for help.
Note.
These warning signs are here
to prevent injury to you and
others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section,
keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
• This refrigerator must be
properly installed and located
in accordance with the manual
before it is used.
• Use this appliance only for
its intended purpose as
described in this instruction
manual.
• We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by
a qualified individual.
• R-600a or R-134a can be
used as a refrigerant. Check
the compressor label on the
rear of the appliance and the
rating label inside the fridge to
see which refrigerant is used
for the refrigerator.
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• In case of R-600a
refrigerant, this gas
is natural gas with
high environmental
compatibility that
is, however, also
combustible.
When transporting and
installing the appliance,
care should be taken to
ensure that no parts of
the refrigerating circuit
are damaged.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the
pipes could ignite or cause an
eye injury.
If a leak is detected, avoid
any naked flames or potential
sources of ignition and air the
room in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.
• In order to avoid the
creation of a flammable
gas-air mixture if a
leak in the refrigerating
circuit occurs, the size
of the room in which the
appliance may be sited
depends on the amount
of refrigerant used.
• Never start up an appliance
showing any signs of damage.
If in doubt, consult your dealer.
• The room must be 1m3in
WARNING
size for every 8g of R-600a
refrigerant inside the
appliance.
• The amount of refrigerant in
your particular appliance is
shown on the identification
plate inside the appliance.
• Please dispose of the
packaging material for this
product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
• This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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)
implemented by Regulation (EC)
No 643/2009 of the European
Union.
(For products sold in European
Countries only)
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS
• 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.
• Do not place this refrigerator
in direct sunlight or expose to
the heat from stoves, room
heaters or other appliance.
WARNING
• Do not plug several appliances
into the same multiple power
board.
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical which has
a voltage rating that matched
the rating plate.
- This provides the best
performance and also
prevents overloading house
wiring circuits, which could
cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
• Make sure that the power plug
is not squashed or damaged
by the back of the refrigerator.
• Do not bend the power cord
excessively or place heavy
articles on it.
- This constitutes a fire hazard.
• Have the power cord repaired
or replaced immediately by
the manufacturer or its service
agent if power cord has
become frayed or damaged.
• Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either
end.
• If the power cord is damaged,
have it replaced immediately
by the manufacturer or its
service agent.
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• When moving the refrigerator,
be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
• Do not insert the power plug
with wet hands.
• Unplug the refrigerator before
cleaning and making repairs.
• Do not use a wet or damp
cloth when cleaning the plug.
• Remove any foreign matter
or dust from the power plug
pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of
fire.
• If the refrigerator is
disconnected from the power
supply, you should wait for
at least ten minutes before
plugging it back.
• If the wall socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric
shock or fire.
• The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug is
accessible after installation.
• The refrigerator must be
grounded.
- You must ground the
refrigerator to prevent any
power leakages or electric
shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.
• Never use gas pipes,
telephone lines or other
potential lightening rods as
ground.
- Improper use of the ground
plug can result in electric
shock.
• Do not dissemble or repair the
refrigerator by yourself.
- You run risk of causing a fire,
malfunction and/or personal
injury.
• If you smell pharmaceutical or
smoke, pull out power plug
immediately and contact your
Samsung electronics service
center.
• Keep ventilation opening in
the appliance enclosure or
mounting structure clear of
obstruction.
• 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.
• Do not place or use electrical
appliance inside the
refrigerator/freezer, unless they
are of a type recommended
by the manufacturer.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• The appliance is not intended
for use by children or infirm
persons without supervision.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Do not let children hang on
the door.
If not, a serious injury may
occur.
• Do not touch the inside walls
of the freezer or products
stored in the freezer with wet
hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• If the refrigerator is not to be
used for a long period of time,
pull out the power plug.
- Deterioration in the insulation
may cause fire.
• Do not store articles 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.
CAUTION SIGNS
• This product is intended
only for the storage
of food in a domestic
environment.
• Manufacturer’s recommended
storage times should be
adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions
• Bottle should be stored tightly
together so that they do not
fall out.
• Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment
• Do not put bottles or glass
containers in the freezer.
- When the contents freeze, the
glass may break and cause
personal injury.
• Do not spray inflammable gas
near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion or
fire.
• Do not directly spray
water inside or outside the
refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fire or electric
shock.
• Do not store volatile or
flammable substances in the
refrigerator.
CAUTION
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- The storage of benzene,
thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas
and other such products may
cause explosions.
• If you have a long vacation
planned, you must empty the
refrigerator and turn it off.
• Do not store pharmaceuticals
products, scientific materials
or temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict
temperature controls must not
be stored in the refrigerator.
• Do not put a container filled
with water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• Do not apply strong shock
or excessive force onto the
surface of glass.
- Broken glass may result in a
personal injury and/or property
damage.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
CLEANING
• Never put fingers or
other objects into the
dispenser hole and ice
chute.
- It may cause personal injury or
material damage.
• Do not use a wet or damp
cloth when cleaning the plug,
remove any foreign material
or dust from the power plug
pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of
fire.
• If the refrigerator is
disconnected from the power
supply, you should wait for
at least five minutes before
plugging it back.
CAUTION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING SIGNS FOR
DISPOSAL
• When disposing of this
or other refrigerator/s,
remove the door/door
seals, door latch so that
small children or animals
cannot become trapped
inside.
• Leave the shelves in place so
that children may not easily
climb inside.
• 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
fridge to see which refrigerant
is used for your refrigerator.
When this product contains
flammable gas(Refrigerant
R-600a) contact your local
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.
• Cyclopentane is used as a
insulation blowing gas. The
gases in insulation material
require special disposal
procedure.
Please contact your local
authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal
of this product. Ensure that
none of the pipes on the
WARNING
back of the appliances are
damaged prior to disposal.
The pipes shall be broke in the
open space.
• 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 are
corrected in an hour or two
will not affect your refrigerator
temperatures.
However, you should minimize
the number of door openings
while the power is off.
But should the power failure last
more than 24hours, remove all
frozen food.
For doors or lids fitted with locks
and keys, the keys be kept out
of the reach of children and not
in the vicinity of the refrigerating
appliance, in order to prevent
children from being locked
inside.
CAUTION
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ADDITIONAL TIPS
FOR PROPER USAGE
• Allow the appliance to stand
for 2hours after installation.
• To get best performance of
product,
- Do not place foods too closely
in front of the vents at the
rear of the appliance as it can
obstruct free air circulation in
the freezer compartment.
- Wrap the food up properly or
place it in airtight containers
before put it into the fridge
freezer
- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already frozen food.
• Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment
• Please observe maximum
storage times and expiry
dates of frozen goods.
• There is no need to disconnect
the refrigerator from the power
supply if you will be away for
less than three weeks.
But, remove all the food if you
are going away for the three
weeks or more.
Unplug the refrigerator and
clean it, rinse and dry.
• Most power failures that are
corrected in an hour or two
will not affect your refrigerator
temperatures.
However, you should minimize
the number of door openings
while the power is off.
But should the power failure
last more than 24hours,
remove all frozen food.
• If the key is provided with
refrigerator, the keys should
be kept out of the reach of
children and not in the vicinity
of the appliance.
• The appliance might
not operate consistently
(possibility of defrosting of
contents or temperature
becoming too warm in the
frozen food compartment)
when sited for an extended
period of time below the
cold end of the range of
temperatures for which the
refrigerating appliance is
designed.
• Do not store food which goes
bad easily at low temperature,
such as bananas, melons.
• Place the ice tray at the
originally provided position
by manufacturer in order to
achieve optimal ice-freezing.
• Your appliance is frost free,
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