Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register RB194AB RB196AB RB214AB RB216AB English...
Features of your new Refrigerator KEy fEAtuREs of youR nEw REfRigERAtoR Your Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • twin Cooling system The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the Freezer and Refrigerator cool more efficiently.
Because the following instructions cover RB194AB, 196AB, RB214AB & RB216AB, the characteristics of your Refrigerator may differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual. If you have any questions, contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
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Safety Information sEVERE wARning signs Do not install the Refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water. • Wet and/or deteriorated insulation of the internal electrical parts may cause electric shock or fire. the Refrigerator must be safely grounded •...
Safety Information ❏ Power Plug Contact the retailer where you purchased the appliance for if you have a power plug problem. sEVERE wARning signs Do not plug several appliances into the same power receptacle. • Large appliances draw a lot of power. Powering more than one appliance or machine from a single power source could cause overheating and a fire.
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Safety Information ❏ For Usage of Refrigerator sEVERE wARning signs Do not spray water directly into or on the outside of the Refrigerator/freezer drawer. • Water could get into the interior machine parts and cause electric shock. Do not use aerosols near the Refrigerator. •...
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Refrigerator immediately and contact your samsung Electronics service Center. After your Refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment.
Modification • Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance is not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can Samsung be responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications. Children can get trapped inside Refrigerators.
Contents SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG TROUBLESHOOTING CIRCUIT dIAGRAM 10 Getting ready to install the refrigerator 11 Installation of the water line 11 Removing the refrigerator doors 14 Leveling the refrigerator 15 Using the control panel REFRIGERATOR 16 Controlling the temperature 17 Parts and Features...
Setting up your Refrigerator gEtting READy to instALL tHE REfRigERAtoR Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers. Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator • A location with easy access to the water supply.
REMoVing tHE REfRigERAtoR DooRs Some installations require door/drawer removal to transport the Refrigerator to its final location. Do not remove the door/drawer if it is not needed. Before removing the door/drawer make sure you read following items. Required Tools (Not provided) Phillips Head Driver(+) Flat Head Driver(-) Disconnect power to the Refrigerator before remove door or drawer.
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Setting up your Refrigerator Removal of the fridge door Be careful not to drop and scratch the fridge door while removing the fridge door! WARNING Hinge Cover 1. After removing the screw, remove the upper Hinge Cover. ground wire 4. Remove the screw that holds the ground wire.
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3. Remove the Middle Hinge connected to the Freezer. Removal of the freezer door (DRAwER tyPE - RB216,RB196) 1. Separate the Cap on the Middle Hinge. 3. After opening the Freezer door, remove the drawer box. 4. Remove the Freezer door by lifting it upward.
Setting up your Refrigerator Removal of the freezer door (DRAwER tyPE - RB216,RB196) - Cont’D 5. Remove the Freezer door from the rails. LEVELing tHE REfRigERAtoR After putting the doors back on the Refrigerator, make sure the Refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments.
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator using tHE ContRoL PAnEL temperature & function select / control panel Press this button to freeze food quickly. ) P ower Freeze Button (Power Freeze will last 2 and a half hours.) Freezer temperature set button. Press this button to set the Freezer temp between -14ºC and -25ºC.
(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.) Controlling the fridge temperature If you want to control the fridge temperature, follow as below.
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(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.) If you want to speed up the cooling in the Freeze (Power Freeze) Press the Power Freeze Button. (Refer the picture.)
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator Cooling Off Mode (“OF & OF” code on the display) This function is for store display refrigerators. It is not for customer use. 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”...
PARts AnD fEAtuREs Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Fridge Light Fridge Fridge Shelves Moving Tray (Location is adjustable) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Pull Out Drawer Freezer Drawer Multi-Purpose Door Bin Multi-Purpose Door Bin Bottle Bin...
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator stoRing fooD in tHE REfRigERAtoR The Samsung Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher longer. In order to further prevent odor from seeping into the ice compartment, stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible.
REMoVing AnD RELoCAting tHE fRiDgE ACCEssoRiEs 1. Door Bins To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. To replace - Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops. Injury may occur if the door bins are not firmly inserted. Do not allow children to play with bins.
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator REMoVing tHE fREEzER ACCEssoRiEs 1. Pull out Drawer To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up rear of drawer and lift straight out. (Refer to picture 1 & 2) Open the freezer door fully and remove the drawer.
CLEAning tHE REfRigERAtoR Caring for your Samsung Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free. Cleaning the interior Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. You can remove the drawers and shelves for a more thorough cleaning.
Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator CHAnging tHE intERioR LigHts Before changing any of interior lights, unplug the Refrigerator from the power supply. If you are unsure about changing the lights after reading through these directions, contact a Samsung service center for CAUTION help.
Troubleshooting PRoBLEM soLution The Refrigerator does not • Check that the power plug is properly connected. work at all or it does not chill • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? sufficiently. Try setting it to a lower temperature. • Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? •...
All warranty repairs or part replacements must be performed by a SECA Authorized Service Center. (To find the nearest SECA Service Center, call 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) or visit our web site at www. samsung.com/ca) obligation to the original owner The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase.