Samsung RF197ABRS User manual

quick start guide
Product features
RF195/197**
RF215/217**
Surround Multi Flow
A center-positioned fan and
ducts with multiple flow
effluences provide uniform
cooling for each shelf and fresh
food compartment corners.
Moving Tray
The Deli Drawer can be moved
side to side for easier access.
Twin Cooling System
The refrigerator and the freezer
have two evaporators. Given this
independent system, the freezer
and the refrigerator are cooled
individually and more efficiently.
Food odor from the refrigerator
does not affect food in the
freezer due to separate air flow
circulation.
Digital Display &
Temperature Control
Digital Display & Temperature
Control enable easy setting of your
refrigerator.
Easy Handle System
(RF197/217**)
The freezer door is more user
friendly and convenient.

The Installation Space
Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator
• A Location with easy access to the water supply.
• A Location without direct exposure to sunlight.
• A Location with level (or nearly level) flooring.
• A Location with enough space for the Refrigerator doors to open easily.
• Allow sufficient space for air circulation of the internal cooling system.
If the Refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal cooling system may not work properly.
First thing! Make sure that you can easily move your Refrigerator to its final location by measuring doorways
(both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc.
The following chart details the exact height and depth of Samsung French Door Refrigerator.
• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing.
This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.
• If you install the Refrigerator where is below 50ºF (10ºC), it may not
function optimally.
• Do not locate the refrigerator where it may become wet.
FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level
surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the
flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully
loaded refrigerator, or approximately 223lbs(106kg). To protect
the finish of the flooring, cut a large section of the cardboard
carton and place under the refrigerator where you are working.
When moving the refrigerator, be sure to pull it straight out and
return it to position by pushing it straight in.
CAUTION
inches
2 inches
2 inches
Model RF19* RF21*
Capacity (cu.ft) 17.8 19.7
Dimension
(inches)
Width (A) 32 1/4” 32 1/4”
Depth without door (B) 24 3/8” 26 1/4”
with door (C) 30 1/2” 32 1/2”
Height without hinge (D) 68 5/8” 68 5/8”
with hinge (E) 69 3/4” 69 3/4”
B
C
D
A
E

Operating your French Door Refrigerator
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
When the Ice Off Button is pressed, ice will not be produced.
Use this function only when it is needed.
(
1
) Ice Off Button
1 2 3 4 5 6
Press this button to freeze food quickly.
(Power Freeze will last 2 and a half hours.)
(
2
)
Power Freeze Button
Freezer temperature set button.
Press this button to set the Freezer temp between 8ºF and -8ºF.
(At initial power on, the default setting is -2ºF.)
(
3
)
Freezer Button
Fridge temperature set button.
Press this button to set the Fridge temperature in 2ºF intervals between 46ºF and 34ºF.
(At initial power on, the default setting is 38ºF.)
(
4
)
Fridge Button
Press this button to cool the food in the fridge quickly.
(Power Cool will shut off when 25ºF is reached or after 2 and a half hours.
(
5
)
Power cool Button
Press the Energy Saver button for better energy efficiency. If water drops appear on the doors, turn the
Energy Saver function off.
(
6
)
E.Saver Button

1. Fridge Light 6. Freezer Drawer Bin
2. Door Bin 7. Moving Tray (Location is adjustable)
3. Glass Shelf 8. Door Bin
4.
Vegetable & Fruit Drawer 9. Bottle Bin
5. Pull Out Drawer 10. Freezer Light
NAME OF EACH COMPONENT
Names and basic functions
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➏
➐
➑
➒
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CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE
Names and basic functions
Setting the freezer temperature
If you want to control the freezer temperature, follow as below.
Press the Freezer Button (Refer to the picture)
- The temperature can be set in 2ºF intervals between -8ºF and 8ºF.
- Each time the Freezer Button is pressed, the temperature setting will change as follows;
(-2ºF
→ -4ºF → -6ºF → -8ºF → 8ºF → 6ºF → 4ºF → 2ºF → 0ºF → -2ºF)
When selecting the temperature, the set temperature is displayed initially for 5
seconds, then the actual temperature is displayed.
(There may be slight difference between the set temperature and displayed actual
temperature, but it will be corrected to the set temperature automatically.)
Setting the fridge temperature
If you want to control the fridge temperature, follow as below.
Press the Freezer Button (Refer the picture)
- The temperature can be set in 2ºF intervals between 34ºF and 46ºF.
- Each time the Fridge Button is pressed, the temperature setting will change as follows;
(38ºF
→ 36ºF → 34ºF → 46ºF → 44ºF → 42ºF → 40ºF → 38ºF)
- The Freezer temperature will change depending on the number of door openings, quantity of food, ambient
temperature, etc.
- The temperature display will blink when freezer temperature increases due to frequent door opening, keeping
warm food, etc.
(Blinking will stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature. If for some reason it does not stop after a
long period of time, contact a Samsung service center.)
When selecting the fridge temperature, the set temperature is displayed initially for
5 seconds, then the actual temperature is displayed.
(There may be slight difference between the set temperature and displayed actual
temperature, but it will be corrected to the set temperature automatically.)
- The Fridge temperature will change depending on the number of door openings, quantity of food, ambient
temperature, etc.
- Temperature of each shelf or container in the fridge may be different.
- The temperature display will blink when fridge temperature increases due to frequent door opening, keeping
warm food, etc.
(Blinking will stop when the refrigerator reaches normal temperature. If for some reason it does not stop after a
long period of time, contact a Samsung service center.)

Names and basic functions
If you want to make ice faster (controlling the Power Freeze)
Press the Power Freeze Button. (Refer to the picture.)
- The Power Freeze light on the display comes 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 off and it operates at the set freezer temperature again.
- The Power Freeze function operates for 2 and a half hours regardless of the set temperature.
If you want to speed up the cooling in the Fridge (Power cool)
Press the Power cool Button. (Refer to the picture.)
- The Power cool light on the display comes on (see the arrow mark)
and this function begins to operate regardless of the set fridge
temperature.
Press the Power cool Button again to cancel this function.
- The light goes off and it operates at the set fridge temperature again.
- The Power Cool function operates for 2 and a half hours regardless of the set temperature.
Cooling off Mode (“OF & OF” code on the display)
This function is for store display refrigerators. It is not for customer use.
If the power is turned off and then back on when Cooling off mode is set to on, Cooling off mode will remain on.
In Cooling Off Mode, the refrigerator works but doesn’t make cool air.
To cancel this mode, press the Power Freeze and Freezer buttons at the same time for 3 seconds until a
“Ding-dong” sound is heard. The unit will now cool.
CAUTION
Cooling Off
mode

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The refrigerator does not
work at all or it does not chill
sufficiently.
• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature?
Try setting it to a lower temperature.
• Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?
• Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from
circulation?
The food in the refrigerator is
frozen.
• Is the temperature control on the display set to the correct temperature?
Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
• Is the temperature in the room too low?
• Did you store the food too close to the air vent at the back of the Refrigerator? Move the
food away from the air vent.
You hear sounds. • Check that the Refrigerator is level and stable.
• Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from
circulating?
• Was anything dropped behind or under the Refrigerator?
• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the Refrigerator. It is normal and occurs because
various accessories are contracting or expanding according to the temperature of the
Refrigerator interior.
The front corners and vertical
hinged section of the appliance
are hot and condensation 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 and the shut-off valve opened?
• Did you manually stop the ice making function?
• Is the Freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the Freezer temperature lower.
You hear water bubbling in the
refrigerator.
• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the Refrigerator coolant liquid circulating through
the Refrigerator.
There is a bad smell in the
refrigerator.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Foods with strong odors(for example, sh) should be tightly covered.
• Clean out your Freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food.
Frost forms on the walls of the
Freezer.
• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.
• Allow sufcient space between the foods stored for efcient air circulation.
• Is the Freezer drawer closed properly?