Samsung Rs 21 Hdlmr Owners Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Tempered Spill Proof Glass Shelf
• Can be used to store all types of chilled food.
• Safe and hard to be broken.
• Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon.
Foldable shelf (optional)
• If you need more taller space for tall items.
Raise the front of shelf slightly and it back to make it half. 
You can use the shelf in this position to allow taller items to be stored.
CoolSelect Zone
TMDrawer (optional)
• Helps to preserve the taste of food and prolongs its freshness. 
Use to store cheese, meat, poultry, fish or any other foods used quickly.
Fruit & Vegetable Drawer (Upper and Lower)
• Is used to store fruits and vegetables.
• This drawer is airtight. Optimized humidity control design helps to preserve
the freshness of the stored vegetables and fruits.
Dairy Compartment
• Can be used to store butter, margarine and cheese.
Door Bins
• Can be used to store foods in small packages, such as milk
and yogurt.
Beverage Station (optional)
• Can be used to store the frequently used items, such as canned 
beverages and snacks and allows access to these items without opening
the refrigerator door.
Egg Container
• Put eggs in the container and place them on the shelf.
Wine Shelf (optional)
• Place your wine bottle on the shelf to maintain their taste.
Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.
• If you have a long vacation planned, you must empty the 
refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave
the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may develop. 
• In case the model has CoolSelect zone  Do not insert a shelf to this rail, or 
the shelf can collide with beverage station coverand the beverage station 
cover can be broken.
WARNING
CAUTION
CHILLED FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR
The Rail that should not be used  for
CoolSelect zone model
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CoolSelect ZoneTMDrawer GUIDE
“Select” button (Optional)
Soft Freeze
• When “Soft Freeze” is chosen, the temperature on the
digtal panel displays -5
o C regardless of the set temperature    
of the refrigerator.
• “Soft-Freeze” temperature helps keep meats and fishes
fresh longer.
• Can cut meat easily without drips.
Chill
• When “Chill” is chosen, the temperature of the CoolSelect
Zone
TMDrawer is kept at -1o C regardless of the set refrigera  
tor temperature.
• “Chill” temperature helps keep meat or fish fresh longer.
Cool
• When “Cool” is chosen, the temperature will be the
same as the set temperature of the refrigerator. The digital
panel shows the same temperature as that of the display
panel.
• The CoolSelect Zone
TMDrawer allows extra refrigerator
space.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
CoolSelect ZoneTMDrawer GUIDE
“Quick Cool” button
“Thaw” button
• You can use the Quick Cool feature with the CoolSelect ZoneTM.
• “Quick Cool” allows 1~3 canned beverages to cool within 60 min.
• To cancel this option, press the “Quick Cool” button again.
CoolSelect Zone
TMreturns to the previous temperature.
• When “Quick Cool” ends, it returns to the “Cool” temperature seting.
• Drips loss and quality deterioration of meats reduces the freshness
of foods.
• After “Thaw” is selected, warm and cold air is alternately sup-plied
into the CoolSelect Zone
TMDrawer .
• Depending on the weight of meat, thawing time can be selected
for 4 hrs, 6 hrs, 10 hrs, and 12 hrs sequentially.
• When “Thaw” ends, CoolSelect Zone
TMdisplay returns to “chill”
condition.
• To cancel this option, press any button except “Thaw”.
• The approximate thawing time of meat and fish are shown
below. (Based on 1inch thickness)
Thaw Time 4 hours 6hours             10 hours 12 hours
Weight 400 g 600 g 800 g 1000g
• For “Quick Cool” option, food stored in the CoolSelect ZoneTM
Drawer should be removed.  Depending on the beverages, the cool-down time may vary.
NOTE
NOTA
Depending on the size and thickness of meat and fish, the thawing time may vary.
The above weight represents the total weight of food in the CoolSelect Zon
TMDrawer.
Ex) The total thawing time for 400g frozen beef and 600g frozen chicken will be 10 hours.
• With the “Thaw” option, food stored in the CoolSelect Zone
TMDrawer should be removed.
WARNING
WARNING
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Ice maker bucket (optional)•Remove the bucket lifting up and pulling out.
Front Leg cover•Open the freezer and refrigerator
doors, remove the three screws
and detach the cover.
•To reassemble the leg cover, put
it back into position and tighten
the three screws.
❈Only remove the leg cover if strictly 
necessary.
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES
•Do not use excessive force when
disassembling the cover; other-
wise, you may cause damage. Tempered glass shelf
•Pull the shelf out as far as 
it goes. Then lift it up and
remove it.
Door bins
•Hold the door bin in both
hands and then lift it up.
Drawers
•Remove the drawer by
pulling it out and lifting it up
slightly.
Ice maker and tray•Remove the ice tray by
pulling it towards you. 
Then remove the ice maker
(basic model only).NOTE
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES
Tempered glass shelf
•Pull the shelf out as far as it will go. Then lift it up
and remove it.
Door bins
•Hold the door bin in both hands and remove it by
lifting it up.
Fresh fruit & vegetable drawer and cover
•Remove the compartment by holding the handle,
pulling the compartment towards you and lifting it
up slightly.
•Remove the cover by pulling it towards you.
Wine shelf (optional)
•Simpy take the shelf and pull it toward you.
To access the extra refrigerating com-
partment, 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.
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.
BEVERAGE STATION TM(optional)
• Before removing the freezer and refrigerator accessories, please move the stored foods to other space.
• The door of the Beverage Station should never be removed. 
The Beverage Station
TM cannot function if its door is missing.
• When you close the door of beverage station, be careful not to put your hands or fingers in a position
where those can be caught or injured.
• If you use the opened door as a tray do not place heavy objects on it.
• Do not allow children to hang on the door, because there is a risk of personal injury or material damage.WARNING
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES
Inside
•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.
Exterior
•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.
•The exterior should be polished once or twice a year.
Rear
•Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust once or twice a year.
NOTE
•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.
•Do not clean it by spraying it directly with water.
•Do not clean it with benzene, thinner or car detergent.
Beverage station (optional)
•Use a damp cloth to clean the extra refrigerating compartment. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.
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.
Ice and water dispenser and drainage grid (optional)
•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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CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES
INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER (BASIC MODEL ONLY) / REFRIGERATOR
INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER (MODEL WITH ICE AND WATER
DISPENSER)
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT
Before changing the interior light, unplug the appliance from the power supply. If you experi-
ence difficulty when changing the light, contact your service centre.
WARNING
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.
Lift and pull out the ice maker cover (
➀).
Use a screwdriver to remove the light cover (
➁).
Replace the bulb with a new one (
➂), and then secure the
light cover back into place using a screwdriver.
Replace the ice maker cover.
➀
➂
Deodorizer (optional)
• Remove the cover with a flat blade screw driver as shown.
• Take out the cartridge from the cover and soak it in clean, warm water for
at least 4 hrs. Completely dry out the cartridge with sunlight for at least 8 hrs 
in an open area.
• Repeat this process once or twice a year.
• If it is dried in a confined area, odor may be spread to that area.
• Keep the children away from yellow water, they may drink water. 
NOTE
With CoolSelect zoneTM Model
Without CoolSelect zoneTM Model
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
WATER FILTER
The water “Filter Indicator” light
• “Filter Indicator” light lets you know when it is time change your water filter cartridge. The light
will change from green to orange. This tells you that it is almost time to change the current 
cartridge.
It is recommended that you replace the cartridge when the light changes to red.
(see “Install the water filter” section for more information)
Using the dispenser without the water filter
• You can not use the water and ice dispenser without a water filter cartridge because of the water 
line block at the water supply.
Ordering replacement filters
• To order more water filter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer.
DOORS
The refrigerator doors have a special door opening and closing feature to make sure that the doors
close all the way and are securely sealed.
When opening the door, it will only open so far. After reaching a certain point, it will remain open.
When the door is partially open, it will close automatically .
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INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR 
• Check the dimensions of your entrance door to determine whether the refrigerator can  
pass through it.
• Moving refrigerator through door if depth or width of refrigerator is bigger than door’s,  
removes refrigerator doors.
Checking the Dimensions of your Entrance Door
Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing the refrigerator.
This has the advantage of reducing power consumption.
NOTE
NOTE
• Select a location with easy access to the water supply.
• Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator.
• Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight.
• Before disassembling the freezer door, the water supply line needs to be disconnected.
(If not, the water supply line can be damaged.)
• See “Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator” on the next page. 
Selecting the Location for the Refrigerator
Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.
• If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.
CAUTION
5 Cm
1 Cm10 Cm
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVING THE FRONT LEG COVER
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1) Remove the screw from clamp (   ).
2) Remove the water tube by pressing the coupler (➁) and pulling the water tube (➀) away. Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover assembly by turning
the three screws counter-clockwise.
aFRONT LEG COVER
SCREW
Removing the Front Leg Cover (Optional)
Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator (Optional)
Do not cut the water tube but separate it from the coupler.WARNING
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REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (➀) using a screwdriver, and then disconnect
the wires (➁).
2) Remove hinge screws (➂) and ground screw (➃) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper  hinge (➄) along the  
arrow (➅). Take care when removing the door to ensure that it does not  fall on you.
3) Remove the door from the lower hinge (	) by
carefully lifting the door (
➇).4) Remove the lower hinge (➈) from the bracket
lower hinge (➉) by lifting the lower hinge (➈)
in the direction of the arrow.
Removing the Freezer Door
• Lift the door straight up.
• Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door.
• Place doors on a protected surface.
NOTE
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