Samsung DA68-03316A User manual

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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

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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