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1. Safety Information
Safety information
Before using your new Samsung French Door Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know
how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or those who lack experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Because the following instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from
the refrigerator described in this manual.
If you have any question, contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
Important safety symbols and precautions:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
OTHER SYMBOLS USED
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the refrigerator is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the contact center for help.
Note.
These warning symbols are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
RF26J*

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  • Page 1 1. Safety Information Safety information Before using your new Samsung French Door Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or those who lack experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 2: Critical Installation Warnings

    CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS • Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact with water. - Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire. • Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves, room heaters, or other appliances.
  • Page 3: Installation Cautions

    • The refrigerator must be safely grounded. - Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock. • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground. - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 4 • Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands. - This may cause frostbite. • Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute, or ice maker bucket. - It may cause personal injury or material damage.
  • Page 5: Usage Cautions

    • Service Warranty and Modification. • Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications.
  • Page 6: Cleaning Cautions

    CLEANING CAUTIONS • Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator. - There is a risk of fire or electric shock. • Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. •...
  • Page 7: Additional Tips For Proper Usage

    ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE • 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.
  • Page 8: The Installation Space

    2. The Installation Space Selecting the best location for the refrigerator Choose: • A location with easy access to a water supply. • A location without direct exposure to sunlight. • A location with level (or nearly level) fl ooring. •...
  • Page 9: Parts And Features

    If you close one door with too much force, the other door may open. When the door opens, the interlock switch automatically turns off the auger motor in the ice maker for safety reasons. When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact Samsung Customer Support.
  • Page 10: Operating Your Refrigerator

    4. Operating your Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL RF26J* (10) ( 1 ) The Freezer button serves two purposes: Freezer - To set the Freezer to your desired temperature. / Power - To turn the Power Freeze function on and off. Freeze (3sec) 1) To set the Freezer temperature, touch the Freezer button.
  • Page 11 ( 2 ) The Alarm button serves two purposes: Alarm - To turn the door open alarm on and off / Filter - To reset the water filter life indicator. Reset (3sec) 1) Door Alarm Function If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm beeps if any refrigerator door is left open for more than three minutes.
  • Page 12: Ice Maker

    ( 5 ) The Lighting button serves two purposes: Lighting - To turn the dispenser light on and off / °C↔°F - To switch the temperature units between ºC and ºF. (3sec) 1) Light Function Touching the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED lamp in continuous mode so that it stays on continuously.
  • Page 13: Water Filter Usage

    Water filter usage Filter This icon lights up when you need to change the filter, usually after the refrigerator has dispensed about 300 gallons of water (after about 6 months). After you install the new water filter, reset the filter indicator by touching and holding the Hold 3sec for Filter Reset button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION • Check if the power plug is properly connected. The refrigerator does not • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fridge inner work at all or it does not chill temperature.

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