RB12A3006** Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.
safety information SAFETY INFORMATION • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the Warning; Risk of fire / room in which the appliance flammable materials may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. • Never start up an appliance Important safety symbols showing any signs of damage. and precautions: If in doubt, consult your dealer. The room must be Hazards or unsafe practices 1 m³ in size for every 8 g of that may result in severe R-600a refrigerant inside the personal injury or death. appliance.
These warning signs 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. STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING : Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www. P65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND SITE • When transporting and installing the appliance,care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. • Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. • Do not twist or tie the power cord. • Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance. -- When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord. -- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material. • Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). • Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak. -- This may result in an electric shock or fire. • If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. -- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
portable socket-outlets or water on the refrigerator. portable power supplies at the -- If spilled, there is a risk of fire rear of the appliance. or electric shock. • Do not touch the inside walls CAUTION SIGNS FOR of the freezer or products INSTALLATION stored in the freezer with wet • Keep ventilation opening hands. in the appliance enclosure -- This may cause frostbite. or mounting structure • Do not use or place any clear of obstruction.
electrical appliance inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer. • If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. • If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. -- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
-- The door may be broken and cause a personal injury. • Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. • Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. • Do not put fridge shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper could not work. -- It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf drop. between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. • Do not let children hang on the door. If not, a serious injury may occur.
-- Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse. -- When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your nearest service center. -- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. agent. • Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket. -- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not place glass or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer. -- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in injury. • Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods. • There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. But, remove all the food if you are going away for the three weeks or more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, rinse and dry.
keep the container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry. -- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc. CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE • Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox, Chloride for cleaning. -- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire. • Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole. -- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
the material. • Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impacts such as bumping or dropping. material require special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliances are damaged prior to disposal.
its head, it may result in suffocation. • 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 within an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off. -- But should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food.
(compartments) is (are) based on the instruction and/or the condition as delivered. Saving Energy Tips -- Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never put it near a direct source of heat (radiator, for example). -- Never block any vents or grilles on the appliance. -- Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance. -- Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw.
contents SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR……………………………………………………………………… 16 OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR……………………………………………………………………… 18 REVERSING THE DOOR …………………………………………………………………………………… 23 TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 setting up your refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has to offer.
FLOORING 01 03 03 05 02 04 Model RB12* 01 more than 2” (50 mm) recommended 02 92° 03 at least 2” (50 mm) 04 24 4/8” (622mm) 05 48 1/8” (1222.8mm) • Pulling or pushing the refrigerator may damage the floor. Moving the refrigerator after installation may damage the floor. • Allow sufficient space to the right, left, back and top for air circulation. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.
operating your refrigerator LEVELLING THE REFRIGERATOR If the front of the appliance is slightly higher than the rear, the door can be opened and closed more easily. Case 1) The appliance tilts down to the left. Turn the left adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow until the appliance is level. Case 2) The appliance tilts down to the right. Turn the right adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow until the appliance is level.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL 1 2 2 Depending on the model, the LED indicators of the freezer may not turn on when you open the freezer door. 1 Freezer Press the Freezer button to set the freezer to desired temperature from range between -15 °C(5 ºF) and -23 °C (-8 ºF). Default set temperature is set on -19 °C(-2 ºF) and each time you press the Freeze button, temperature will be changed in the following order and temperature indicator will display the desired temperature.
operating your refrigerator Components Door Bins Shelves Vegetable Drawer Drawers 20_ operating
FEATURES OF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Frozen-food mark on the Door panel Shelf life of frozen food • CAUTION The figures above to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period of the produce in months. When purchasing frozen produce, observe the date of manufacture or sell-by date. Freezing food Freeze fresh, undamaged food only. Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.
operating your refrigerator REMOVING THE INTERIOR PARTS Drawers Pull the drawers out fully then slightly lift it up to remove the drawers. • If the drawers get stuck to door, remove drawer by lifting up after remove shelves. CAUTION When assembling, put fridge shelves in the correct position and do not put them upside down. It may cause a personal injury or material damage. When you put the shelves back, make sure the side with the label “Front” on it face the front of the refrigerator.
reversing the door REVERSING THE DOOR Any damage caused while attempting to reverse the door opening is not covered under the appliance manufactures warranty. Any repairs requested due to this circumstance will be completed on a chargeable basis at the customers expense. 1. Before attempting to reverse the refrigerator doors ensure that the refrigerator is disconnected from the main electricity supply and all food stuffs are emptied from inside the appliance. 2.
reversing the door 4. Disassemble the middle hinge by removing the screws using a Phillips Head (+) screwdriver. Basic position Position reversed The freezer door may fall forward so please support the door. 7. Switch the position of cap screw and cap. Pull out using a thin flat screwdriver. 5. Remove the freezer door from the bottom hinge by carefully lifting the door straight up. CAUTION Be careful not to injure yourself during operation. 8. Lay the refrigerator carefully on it’s back.
10.Switch the position of Bottom hinge and Leg. (Right -> Left) Assemble the Hinge Low after putting the Freezer Door in the middle hinge. 13.Remove the Cap Space Door at the top of the door before reinstalling it. (press the sides before lifting up) • Disassemble the Guide auto close and the Shafthinge. • Assemble the Shaft-hinge and the Guide auto close like this on picture. 02 OPERATING 11.Put the fridge up. Make sure the door is working properly. 14.
15.Make sure the doors are working properly. 16.Detach the Fridge and Freezer gaskets and attach them after rotating 180°. Make sure the door gaskets are properly arranged. If not, there can be a noise or dew can be formed which affects perfomance of the unit. When you reverse the Freezer Door, detach the Freezer Door gasket and the inside left gasket ( A ). And then attach the inside gasket to the right ( B ). Attach the Freezer door gasket after rotating it 180˚.
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troubleshooting Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users. General Temperature Symptom Fridge/freezer does not operate. Fridge/freezer temperature is warm. Fridge/freezer is over-cooling. Possible causes Solution • Power cord is not plugged in properly. • Properly plug in the power cord. • Temperature control is not set correctly. • Set the temperature lower.
Odors Symptom Refrigerator has odors. Possible causes Solution • Spoiled food. • Clean the refrigerator and remove any spoiled food. • Food with strong odors. • Make sure strong smelling food is wrapped airtight. Symptom Possible causes Solution Frost around the vents. • Food is blocking the vents. • Make sure no food blocks the refrigerator vents. Frost on interior walls. • Door is not closed properly. • Make sure food does not block the door. Clean the door gasket.
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls related to normal sounds will be charged to the user. These sounds are normal. • When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a car engine igniting. As the operation stabilizes, the sounds will decrease. Clicking ! or Chirping ! Buzzing ! • While the fan is operating, these sounds may occur.
• As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes, causing bubbling sounds. Bubbling ! Cracking ! • For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to fill the ice maker, buzzing sounds may occur. • Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing sounds may occur. troubleshooting _31 03 TROUBLESHOOTING • As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and expand, creating knocking noises.
LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.) SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.) Visits by an authorized servicer to explain product functions, maintenance or installation are not covered by this limited warranty. Please contact SAMSUNG at the number below for assistance with any of these issues. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW.
Warranty Information (CANADA) If your refrigerator needs service Do not hesitate to call any Samsung Authorized Service Center nearby giving them your name, address and telephone number when your product is not functionning properly. Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
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