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06_ setting up
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator
GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE
REFRIGERATOR
Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung
Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the
many state-of-the-art features and effi ciencies that this
new appliance has to offer.
Selecting the best location for the refrigerator
•
Select a location with easy access to a water supply.
•
Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight.
• Select a location with level (or nearly level) fl ooring.
• Select a location with enough space for the
refrigerator doors to open easily. See the diagram
below.
• Select a location that allows suffi cient space to the
right,left, back, and top for air circulation. See the
diagram below.
•
Select a location that allows you to move the
refrigerator easily if it needs maintenance or service.
When moving your refrigerator
To prevent fl oor damage, be sure the front levelling
legs are in the up position (above the fl oor). Refer to
‘Levelling the refrigerator’ in this manual (page 8).
To protect the fi nish of your fl ooring while you are
installing the refrigerator, place a large section of the
cardboard carton under the refrigerator where you are
working.
When installing, servicing or cleaning behind
the refrigerator, be sure to pull the unit straight
out and push back straight in after fi nishing.
SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR
Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in
place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features
and functions of the appliance. By completing the
following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully
operational. If not, fi rst check the power supply and
electricity source or try the troubleshooting section at
the back of this user’s guide. If you have any further
questions, contact your Samsung Electronics service
center.
1. Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate location
with reasonable clearance between the wall and
the Refrigerator. Refer to installation instructions in
this manual.
2. Once the Refrigerator is plugged in, make sure the
interior light comes on when you open the doors.
3. Set the Temperature control to the coldest
temperature and wait for an hour. The Freezer will
get slightly chilled and the motor will run smoothly.
4. After powering the Refrigerator, it will take a few
hours to reach the appropriate temperature. You
can store food and drinks in the Refrigerator after
the temperature is suffi ciently cool.
2 ˝(50mm)
2 ˝(50mm)
46 ½˝ (1181mm)
38 ⅜˝ (974mm)
40˝ (1016mm)
51 ½˝ (1308mm)
68˝ (1727mm)
at least ¼” (6mm)
at least ¼” (6mm)
at least ¼” (6mm)
at least ¼” (6mm)
Leg
Leg
Screw Driver
Screw Driver
CAUTION