USER
MANUAL
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FRIDGE/FREEZER
Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
DA68-00500A REV(0.1)
Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its
lead.
WARNING
• Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit,
fire and/or electric shock.
Do not use the fridge/freezer with a multi-plug adapter.
• This causes a potential fire hazard.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, a certified service agent or
qualified service personnel.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the fridge/freezer.
• A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not store articles on the appliance.
• When you open or close the door, the articles
may fall and cause personal injury and/or materi-
al damage.
Do not allow water to splash or run on to the fridge/
freezer.
• There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not use aerosols near the fridge/freezer.
• There is a risk of explosion or fire.
Do not store medicine, scientific materials and
temperature-sensitive products in the refriger-
ator.
Do not place heavy articles on the power cord.
• There is a risk of a short circuit and fire.
• Check product labels to make sure that refrigera-
tion is not prohibited.
Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
• You may receive an electric shock.
Do not let children hang from the door.
Do not put a container filled with water on the appliance.
• If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
If you detect abnormal sounds, smells or
smoke, pull out the power plug immediately
and contact your SAMSUNG Electronics ser-
vice centre.
Do not install the fridge/freezer in a damp place or a
place where it might be splashed with water.
• Deteriored insulation of the electric parts may cause elec-
tric shock or fire.
Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or
products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
• It may cause frostbite.
Do not store volatile or inflammable substances in the
refrigerator.
• The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas
and other such products may cause explosions.
Do not put your hands under the fridge/freezer.
• Sharp edges may cause personal injury.
Never put fingers or other objects into the
dispenser opening and ice chute.
Do not disassemble, repair or alter the appliance.
• You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunctions and/or
personal injury.
Pull the power plug out before changing the interior
light of the refrigerator.
• Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
If you wish to dispose of the fridge/freezer, first
remove the door and its seals.
• If a child plays in the appliance, the door can close and
the child can become trapped. The child will die from suf-
focation.
Be sure to earth the appliance.
• If the appliance is not properly earthed, it may break
down or cause electric shock.
Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning
the plug. Remove any foreign matter from the
power plug pins.
• There is a risk of burning and fire.
CAUTION
If you wish to move the fridge/freezer, hold it
by the back and bottom handles.
• If the appliance is disconnected from the power
supply, you should wait for at least five minutes
before plugging it back in.
Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.
• If food falls out when you open the doors, there is a risk
of personal injury and/or material damage.
Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.
• When the contents freeze, the glass may break and
cause personal injury.
If the fridge/freezer is not to be used for a long
time, pull out the power plug.
• Any deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the
power plug.
• There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
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INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
Allow a clearance of 1 cm to the right, left and back when installing the appliance; this has the advantage
of reducing power consumption.
Allow sufficient space to install
the appliance on a flat surface.
Clean your fridge/freezer.
Wipe the inside and outside of
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If your appliance is not level, the
internal cooling system may not
work correctly.
your fridge/freezer with a dry
cloth.
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1 cm
1 cm
1 cm
Store food in the refrigerator.
Wait for at least two or three hours after plugging
your appliance in before storing food and other
items in it.
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LEVELLING
When you adjust the level of the fridge/freezer, set the front legs slightly higher than the rear legs, so
that you can open and close the door more easily.
First disassemble the leg cover and then adjust the level of the fridge/freezer.
If your fridge/freezer tilts to the
left, turn the left adjusting
screw.
If your fridge/freezer tilts to the
right, turn the right adjusting
screw.
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EARTHING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
The appliance must be earthed.
You must earth the fridge/freezer to prevent any power leakage or electric shock caused by cur-
rent leakage from the appliance.
Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning rods as earths.
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You are using a power plug without earth.
Connect one end of the earthing wire (yellow/green or
green) to the earthing screw and the other end to a steel or
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copper pipe, such as a water pipe.
Earthing
wire
Copper
pipe
Earthing screw
PREPARING THE APPLIANCE
Once you have performed the following steps, your fridge/freezer should be fully operational.
If not, check the power supply and electricity source. If you have any doubts or problems,
contact your SAMSUNG service centre.
Place the shelves and containers
which were removed for transport in
their appropriate positions (refer to
pages 10 to 12).
Set the temperature control to the
coldest temperature and wait for one
hour. The freezer should get slightly
chilled and the motor should run
smoothly producing a soft humming
noise.
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Clean the fridge/freezer and acces-
sories to remove any dust that accu-
mulated during packing and shipping
(refer to page 13).
Once the refrigerator temperature is
sufficiently low, you can store food in
the appliance.
It takes a few hours after starting the
fridge/freezer to reach the appropriate
temperature.
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When the refrigerator is plugged in, the Your fridge/freezer is operated by a compressor
interior light should come on each time which switchs “on and off” to maintain the internal
you open the refrigerator door.
temperature. When the compressor is new, it
requires a running-in period, which can last for up
to five months. During this period, it may be slightly
noisy. This is quite normal and does not represent
a fault.
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FRONT CONTROL PANEL
Basic model
QUICK FREEZE
VACATION
VACATION
LOCK
QUICK
FREEZE
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˚C
AUTO
FUZZY
REFRIGERATOR
TEMP.
FREEZER TEMP.
Model with ice and water dispenser
QUICK FREEZE
VACATION
QUICK
VACATION
LOCK
FREEZE
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˚C
ICE TIMER
ICE
OFF
WATER FILTER
INDICATOR
CUBE CRUSHED ICE OFF
FREEZER TEMP.
REFRIGERATOR
TEMP.
ICE TIMER
ICE MODE
FREEZER TEMPERATURE BUTTON
Sets the freezer temperature.
REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE BUTTON
Sets the refrigerator temperature.
Press the button repeatedly to change
the temperature in sequence between
-14°C and -26°C.
Press the button repeatedly to change the
temperature in sequence between 7°C and -1°C.
QUICK FREEZE BUTTON
Speeds up the freezing process in
the freezer.
VACATION BUTTON
Turns the refrigerator off but not the freezer.
ICE TIMER BUTTON
ICE MODE BUTTON
Schedules ice making. On the speci-
fied day, the ice maker makes the ice
cubes.
Sets the ice dispensing mode:
ice cubes, crushed ice or ice off.
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CONTROLLING THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURES
Freezer
Refrigerator
The refrigerator can be set to a temperature between
7°C and -1°C.
Press the REFRIGERATOR TEMP. button
repeatedly until the required temperature is shown in
the temperature display.
The temperature display changes in sequence and
reverts same as the freezer control methods.
When the setting temperature is -1°C or 0°C, it can cuase water on
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The freezer can be set to a temperature between
-14°C and -26°C.
Press the FREEZER TEMP. button repeatedly until
the required temperature is shown in the temperature
display.
The temperature display changes in sequence
between -14°C and -26°C. When the display reaches
-26°C, it returns to -14°C.
After five seconds, the display reverts to the average
freezer temperature, which changes as the freezer
reaches the new temperature.
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the shelf freeze slightly. If your unit has Auto lcemaker & Water
Dispenser, be sure to set the refrigerator temperature above 0°C,
because a reservoir system is in the refrigerator compartment.
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Temperature Display
Displays the current and selected freezer
temperatures.
Temperature Display
Displays the current and selected refrigerator
temperatures.
Freezer Display
Indicates that you are setting the freezer
temperature or have opened the freezer door.
Refrigerator Display
Indicates that you are setting the refrigerator
temperature or have opened the refrigerator door.
INDICATORS (BASIC MODEL)
Quick Freeze
This light switches on when you press the QUICK FREEZE button.
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Press the button again to cancel the Quick Freeze mode. The freezer automatically
switches back to the normal control mode after 2.5 hours.
Fuzzy
When the power cord is connected to the wall socket, the Fuzzy light is on.
The compressor, fan and defrosting heater are automatically controlled to
optimise food storage.
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AUTO
Vacation
Lock
When the vacation light is on, the refrigerator is switched off but not the freezer.
Press the button again to cancel the Vacation mode. Be sure to remove all food in
the refrigerator when you select this mode.
This light indicates that the four function buttons have been locked.
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To lock the buttons, press the FREEZER TEMP. and REFRIGERATOR TEMP.
buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Press both buttons again for
about three seconds to unlock them.
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OTHER INDICATORS
(MODEL WITH ICE AND WATER DISPENSER)
Ice Cubes, Crushed Ice and Ice Off
Press the ICE MODE button to
make ice cubes or crushed ice
and also to stop making ice.
Press the button one or more
times to change between ice
cubes, crushed ice and ice off in
sequence. The appropriate light
comes on.
If you select “Ice off”, the ice
maker in the freezer is switched
off until the ice mode is changed
to ice cubes or crushed ice, also
be sure to remove any ice cubes
already in the ice bucket.
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ICE MODE
ICE
OFF
Ice Timer and Vacation
Press the ICE TIMER button to
schedule ice making.
You can set the ice timer to
between 3 and 30 days. When
the display reaches 30 days, it
goes back to 3 days. For exam-
ple, if you are going to come back
after 10 days, set the ice timer to
10 days; the ice maker will start
making ice automatically after
about 8 days.
Press the ICE MODE button to
cancel the ice timer. Be sure to
remove any ice cubes in the ice
bucket after setting the timer.
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The “Ice off” mode is automa-
tically selected. Remove any
ice from the ice bucket.
ICE MODE
ICE TIMER
- If you select both the Vacation and Ice Timer modes, the refrigerator is switched off. Remove all food from the refrigera-
tor but leave the water tap open. Check that the tap and other pipe connections do not leak. When the start time is
reached, the appliance begins making ice, the Vacation mode is cancelled and the refrigerator operates normally.
- If you select the Vacation mode but not the Ice Timer mode and when you are away for an extended period of time,
close the water tap. The refrigerator switches off and the “Ice off” mode is selected.
Remove any food from the refrigerator and any ice from the ice bucket.
- If the Vacation mode is selected for long periods of time, pour out about 10 cups of water from the water dispenser when
you return home.
The green light changes to orange after five months to indicate that you
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Water Filter Indicator
should soon change the water filter. It changes to red after an additional
one month (six months after the water filter was changed or installed) to
indicate that you must change the water filter.
The water filter indicator initially
lights up green. Press the ICE
TIMER and ICE MODE buttons at
the same time for about three
seconds to reset the water filter
installation date.
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If you wish to turn off the filter indicutor lamp or the filter is not connected,
press the ice timer & icemode button simultaneously for 5 seconds.
If you wish to turn ON the filter indicutor lamp again, press the ice timer &
ice mode button simultaneously for 3 seconds.
ICE TIMER
ICE MODE
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MAKING ICE (BASIC MODEL)
Add water until it reaches
the water level indicator.
Put the ice tray back in
place.
Pull out the ice tray.
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ICE / COLD WATER DISPENSER (MODEL WITH ICE AND WATER DISPENSER ONLY)
The ice making device makes 10 cubes at a time and
about 100 cubes a day automatically.
This quantity may be influenced by such factors as the
freezer temperature and the number of times that the
door is opened. When your appliance is first plugged
in, the Cubed Ice mode is selected automatically.
The water dispenser can serve six glasses of water
in succession.
You must then wait for several minutes to allow the
stored water to cool again.
Cold Water
Push the water dispenser lever with a cup.
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Press the ICE MODE button to select the type
of ice:
If you have just installed the appliance, you
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must pour the first six glasses of water away,
to remove the initial plastic smell of the water
storage case.
Ice cubes
Crushed ice
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No ice
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ICE
OFF
Push
ICE
OFF
If the water from the cold water dispenser is not
chilled, pour the warm water away, add ice from
the ice dispenser and fill your glass with water.
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Push the ice dispenser lever with a cup.
Place a cup near the dispenser to prevent the
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ice from jumping out.
If you wish to use the ice dispenser and the cold
water dispenser, use the ice dispenser first.
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Push
The refrigerator is provided with anti sweat-heater
inside of dispenser panel and is delivered to user
with heater switch “ON”
You’d better turn off the anti sweat-heater under
normal use for saving energy by pressing heater
switch. Please turn on the anti sweat-heater the
time when sweat occurs on the surface of
dispenser panel.(position : ON)
Never put your fingers or any other
objects in the dispenser opening.
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STORING FOOD
REFRIGERATED FOOD STRORAGE METHODS
Tempered glass shelf
Dairy compartment
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Can be used safely because
it will not break if it falls.
Can be used to store
fatty foods, like butter
and cheese.
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Chilled compartment (option)
Multiple guard
Helps preserve the taste of
Can be used to store
foods in small
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food and prolongs its fresh-
ness. Use the chiller to store
cheese, meat, snacks, fish or
any food to be used quickly.
packages, such as
milk and yoghurt.
Extra refrigerating compartment
(model with Home Bar)
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High-humidity vegetable
compartment
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4
Can be used to store
frequently used items,
such as beverages.
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Is used to store vegetables.
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This compartment is airtight.
The cooling system does not, therefore, directly
affect the food stored in it. It maintains the water
content and freshness of the food for a long time.
Beverage shelf
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Can be used to store
a variety of bottles,
cans and cartons.
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Fruit compartment
Is used to store fruit.
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This compartment preserves
freshness for a long time by
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Egg rack
Put eggs in the egg rack and then place
the rack on the tempered glass shelf.
maintaining the moisture in the food.
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FROZEN FOOD STORAGE METHODS
Multiple guard
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2
Can be used for small packages of frozen food.
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Tempered glass shelf
Can be used to store all types of frozen food.
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Meat and dry goods storage compartment
3
Can be used to store meat and dry goods. Stored
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food should be wrapped securely using foil or
other suitable wrapping materials.
Door guard
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5
Can be used for frozen foods.
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Ice chute and ice-maker cover
Do not put your fingers, hands or any foreign
object in the chute and ice-maker cover.
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VIEW OF YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER
FREEZER
Guard
Ice maker
Ice chute
Light
Shelf
(tempered glass or wire,
depending on the model)
Twist ice maker
Ice tray
Drawer
(wire or plastic basket,
depending on the model)
Leg cover
Basic model
Model with ice and water dispenser
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REFRIGERATOR
Dairy compartment
Guard
Lights
Extra Refrigerator Compartment
(model with Home Bar)
Chilled tray
(option)
Shelf
Egg rack
Vegetable cover
Vegetable compartment (upper)
Vegetable compartment (lower)
Bottle guard
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES
Tempered glass shelf
Ice maker and tray
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4
Remove the ice tray by
pulling it towards you.
Then remove the ice
maker (basic model
only).
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Pull the shelf out as far as
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it goes. Then lift it up and
remove it.
Multiple guard and door
guard
2
Leg cover
5
Open the freezer and refrigera-
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Hold the multiple guard and
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tor doors, remove the three
screws and detach the cover.
door shelf in both hands
and then lift it up.
To reassemble the leg cover,
put it back into position and tighten the three
screws.
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Meat and dry goods
storage compartment
3
❈ Only remove the leg cover if strictly
necessary.
Remove the compartment
by pulling it out and lifting it
up slightly.
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Do not use excessive force when
disassembling the cover; otherwise,
you may cause damage.
NOTE
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REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES
Bottle and door guard
Tempered glass shelf
3
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2
Hold the shelf in both hands and remove it by
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Pull the shelf out as far as it will go. Then lift it up
and remove it.
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lifting it up.
High-humidity vegetable compartment and
cover
Remove the compartment by holding the
handle, pulling the compartment towards you
and lifting it up slightly.
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Remove the cover by pulling it towards you.
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EXTRA REFRIGERATING COMPARTMENT (MODEL WITH HOME BAR)
To access the extra refrigerating compartment, hold the compartment door handle and pull it
downwards.
The extra refrigerating compartment gives you added convenience because you do not need to open
the main refrigerator door. In addition, this saves energy.
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It is recommended that you use the extra refrigerating compartment for frequently used foods like
beverages.
When the door is opened, it can be used as a tray to support items, such as beverage bottles
and glasses.
Do not scratch the surface of the door.
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The door of the extra refrigerating compartment should never be removed. The extra refrigerating compartment
cannot function if the door is missing.
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NOTE
When closing the extra refrigerating compartment door, be careful not to put your hands or fingers in a position
where they can be caught or injured.
If you use the open door as a tray, do not place heavy objects on it. Do not allow children to hang from the door;
there is a risk of personal injury or material damage.
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CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES
Inside
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Clean the accessories using a mild detergent. Then wipe with a dry cloth.
After washing the accessories, make sure that they are dry before using them again.
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Exterior
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Wipe the front control panel with a clean cloth.
The doors and door handles should be cleaned with a mild detergent and cloth.
Dry them with a clean cloth.
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The exterior should be polished once or twice a year.
Rear
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust once or twice a year.
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Ice and water dispenser and drainage grid (model with ice and water dispenser )
QUICK
VACATION
FREEZER
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Use a damp cloth to clean the ice and water dispenser. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Keep the ice and water dispenser and drainage grid dry.
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Extra refrigerating compartment (model with Home Bar)
Use a damp cloth to clean the extra refrigerating compartment. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.
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Rubber door seals
If the rubber door seals are dirty, the door will not close properly and the refrigerator and
freezer will be unable to function efficiently. Clean them with a mild detergent and damp cloth.
Then wipe them with a dry cloth.
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When cleaning the appliance or if you are not going to use it for a long time, remove the power plug, leave
the doors open and keep the appliance dry.
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NOTE
Do not clean it by spraying it directly with water.
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Do not clean it with benzene, thinner or car detergent.
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT
Before changing the interior light, unplug the appliance from the power supply. If you
experience difficulty when changing the light, contact your service centre.
WARNING
INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER (BASIC MODEL ONLY) / REFRIGERATOR
Place a flat screwdriver under
the light cover hooks and push
in the direction of the arrow.
Pull the cover in the direction
of the arrow.
After changing the bulb,
replace the light cover.
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INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER (MODEL WITH ICE AND WATER
DISPENSER)
Lift and pull out the ice maker cover ( ).
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Use a screwdriver to remove the light cover ( ).
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Replace the bulb with a new one ( ), and then secure
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the light cover back into place using a screwdriver.
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Replace the ice maker cover.
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ICE-MAKING FILTER
What is the ice-making filter?
The ice-making filter is a device which removes impureties from the water.
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How do I install the ice-making filter?
Connect the ice-making filter provided to the water tap (refer to the installation manual).
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Remove the residue in the ice-making filter by rinsing it with water.
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How often should I change the ice-making filter?
Every 6 months on average but it may vary, depending on the water quality.
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The water filter indicator turns orange to inform you that you should replace the water filter soon.
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When it turns red, replace the filter with a new one. Water filters are available from your dealer and
authorised service centres.
Filtering chemicals and purification
The ice-making filter uses carbon to filter odours, chemicals and other impureties.
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
The fridge/freezer does not work at all or it does Ice is not dispensed
not chill sufficiently
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Did you stop the ice making function?
Is there any ice in the ice storage unit?
Is the water tap open and the water pipe
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Check that the power plug is properly connected.
Check that the power plug fuse has not blown.
Is the temperature control on the front panel set to connected?
the correct temperature?
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Is the freezer temperature too warm?
(Set it to a lower temperature.)
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Is the fridge/freezer in direct sunlight or located
near a heat source?
Did you wait for 12 hours after installation before
making ice?
• Is the back of the fridge/freezer too close to the
wall?
You can hear water babbling in the refrigerator
The food in the refrigerator is frozen
• The babbling comes from the refrigerant
circulating in the fridge/freezer.
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Is the temperature control on the front panel set to
the correct temperature?
There is a bad smell in the fridge/freezer
• You did not wrap food with a strong smell or you
have forgotten something in the refrigerator.
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Is the temperature in the room too low?
Did you put food with a high water content in the
coldest part of the refrigerator.
• Wrap food with a strong smell so that it is airtight.
Throw away any food that has gone off.
You can hear unusual noise or sounds
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Check that the floor is level and stable.
Frost forms on the wall of the freezer
• Is the air inlet/outlet blocked?
Is the back of the appliance too near to the wall?
Was anything dropped behind or under the
appliance?
• Allow sufficient space between the food items for
air to circulate efficiently.
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Is the noise from the compressor in the appliance?
• Is the door closed properly?
A “ticking” sound may be heard from inside the
appliance, but this is normal. It is caused when
the various accessories contract or expand.
No water is dispensed
• Is the water tap open and the water pipe
connected?
The front corners and sides of the fridge/freezer
are hot; condensation forms
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• Is the water pipe blocked?
• Is the water tank frozen because the refrigerator
temperature is too low? Select a warmer setting
via the front control panel.
Heat-proof pipes are installed in the front corners
of the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
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Condensation can occur when you leave the door
open for too long or you store food with a high
water content unwrapped in the refrigerator and
the temperature and humidity levels are high.
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Ambient Room Temperature Limits
This appliance is designed to operate at the ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class
marked on the rating plate.
Temperature
Class
Ambient Temperature
Symbol
Maximum
Minimum
Extended Temperate
Temperate
SN
N
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
38°C (100°F)
43°C (109°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Subtropical
ST
T
Tropical
NOTE: The internal temperature may be affected by such factors as the location of the appliance,
ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the doors.
Adjust the temperature as required to compensate for these factors.
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