Refrigerator User manual RS58K*/RS62K* Free Standing Appliance Untitled-30 1 7/17/2017 5:03:56 PM
Contents Safety information 3 Contents Important safety symbols and precautions: Severe warning signs for transportation and site Critical installation warnings Installation cautions Critical usage warnings Usage cautions Cleaning cautions Critical disposal warnings Additional tips for proper usage Saving Energy Tips This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Instructions about the WEEE 5 6 7 10 11 16 19 21 22 23 23 24 Installation 25 Refrigerator at a glance
Safety information • Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your appliance. • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable.
Safety information Safety information • In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. • Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. The room must be 1 m³ in size for every 8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
Important safety symbols and precautions: Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols. WARNING CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property damage. NOTE Useful information that helps users understand or benefit from the refrigerator. 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.
Safety information Severe warning signs for transportation and site WARNING • When transporting and installing the appliance,care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. Safety information - Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
Critical installation warnings WARNING • Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact with water. - This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. • If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. • • • • • • - There is a risk of electric shock of fire. Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
Safety information • Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. - Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire, and/or electric shock. • Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator. Safety information - Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not install this appliance near a heater or inflammable material. • Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
• If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. • You need to remove all the protective plastic film before you initially plug the product in. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the snap rings used for door adjustment or the water tube clips.
Safety information • If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or one of its service agents. • The fuse on the refrigerator must be changed by a qualified technician or service company. Safety information - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury. Installation cautions CAUTION • Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.
Critical usage warnings WARNING • Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands. - This may result in an electric shock. • Do not store articles on the top of the appliance. - This may result in an electric shock or injury. - Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury. • Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands. - This may cause frostbite. • Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.
Safety information • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. • Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific materials, or temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator. Safety information - Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator. • Do not place or use electrical appliance inside the refrigerator/ freezer, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute and ice maker bucket. - This may result in an electric shock or fire. • Fill the water tank, ice tray and water cubes only with potable water (mineral water or purified water). - Do not fill the tank with tea, juice or sports drink, this may damage the refrigerator. • Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.
Safety information • Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors if children are in the area. • If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition, and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes. Safety information • • • • - Do not touch the appliance or power cord. - Do not use a ventilating fan. - A spark may result in explosion or fire.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. • If you experience difficulty changing a non-LED light, contact a Samsung service center. • If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself. - Contact a Samsung service center. • Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.
Safety information Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer. Safety information - When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury. • Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator. • Have the refrigerator’s water supply connected only to a potable water supply.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in injury. • Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer. - When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury and property damage. • Service Warranty and Modification.
Safety information Safety information • If you have a long vacation planned or do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long period of time, (3 weeks or more) empty the refrigerator including the ice bucket, pull out the power plug, close the water valve, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold. • When the refrigerator got wet by water, pull out the power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
Cleaning cautions CAUTION • Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator. - This may result in an electric shock or fire. • Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display. - Printed letters on the display may come off. • If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center. - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire.
Safety information • Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets. Safety information - These can scratch or damage the material. • Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold.
Critical disposal warnings WARNING - If trapped inside, the child may become injury and suffocate to death. • Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product. • Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
Safety information Additional tips for proper usage • In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electric company and ask how long the failure is going to last. Safety information • • • • • • - 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. - Should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove and discard all frozen food.
Saving Energy Tips This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; • bed and breakfast type environments; • catering and similar non-retail applications. English 23 Untitled-30 23 7/17/2017 5:03:57 PM Safety information • Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation.
Safety information Instructions about the WEEE Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) Safety information This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Installation Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and to prevent accidents before using it. WARNING • • • • Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technician. Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations. To prevent electric shock, unplug the power cord before servicing or replacements.
Installation RS62* 04 10 11 08 05 01 Installation 13 02 03 01 Freezer shelves 02 Multipurpose freezer guard 03 Dried food and meat storage bin 04 Refrigerator guard 05 Refrigerator shelves 06 Vegetable bin 07 Multipurpose bin 08 Egg container 09 Ice maker bucket ** 10 Moving tray * 11 Anti-bacteria filter * 12 Water filter ** 13 Ice tray * Applicable models only ** Dispenser models only NOTE The design of the egg container may differ with the model.
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Installation Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Select a site Site requirements: • • • • • • Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation Away from direct sunlight Adequate room for opening and closing the door Away from a heat source Room for maintenance and servicing Temperature range: between 5 °C and 43 °C Effective temperature range The refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specified by its class rating.
Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation. B A C Depth “A” 721 Width “B” 908 Height “C” 1796 Overall Height “D” 1825 D (unit: mm) 02 02 Installation 01 50 mm 02 165° 03 519 mm 04 1742 mm 05 610 mm 06 908 mm 07 31 mm 08 1345 mm 01 03 04 06 05 07 08 NOTE The measurements in the above table may differ, depending on the measuring method.
Installation STEP 2 Flooring • • • The surface to install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator. To protect the floor, put a large piece of cardboard on each leg of the refrigerator. Once the refrigerator is in its final position, do not move it unless necessary to protect the floor. If you have to, use a thick paper or cloth such as old carpets along the movement path.
STEP 3 Adjust the levelling feet CAUTION • • • The refrigerator must be levelled on a flat, solid floor. Failing to do so can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury. Levelling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items remain inside the refrigerator. For safety reasons, adjust the front side a little higher than the rear side. The refrigerator can be levelled using the front legs that have a special screw (leveller) for levelling purposes.
Installation STEP 4 Adjust the door height as well as the door gap To adjust the height of a door The height of a door can be adjusted using the clamp nut and the height nut on the front bottom of each door. 1. Open the door to adjust, and locate the two nuts (A) and (B) on the front bottom of the door. B Installation A A 2. With the provided spanner, turn the clamp nut (A) clockwise to loosen. Then, open the door, and do the following inside the door.
To correct the gap between a door and the refrigerator unit The gap can be adjusted manually using the gap bolt on the top rear side of each door. 1. To adjust the gap, do the following: - A 2. When the gap is corrected, tighten the locking nut (B) by turning it clockwise. B English 33 Untitled-30 33 7/17/2017 5:04:01 PM Installation - To widen the gap, turn the gap bolt (A) clockwise. To narrow the gap, turn the gap bolt (A) counter clockwise.
Installation STEP 5 Connect to a water source CAUTION • • • The water line must be connected by a qualified technician. The warranty for your refrigerator does not cover the water line installation. The water line installation will be performed at your own costs unless the installation fee is included in the retailer’s price. Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
To connect the water filtering hose to the water line a Remove cap a A 1. Loosen and remove the compression nut (a) from the water line of the refrigerator, and insert it to the water filtering hose. 2. Tighten up the compression nut (a) to connect the water filtering hose and the water line. 3. Open the main water valve and check for any leaks. a 03 B A. Water Line from unit To repair the water line CAUTION The waterline must be repaired by a qualified professional.
Installation Door removal for entrance If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, follow these instructions: Tools required (not provided) These tools are used for removing the doors. Philips screwdriver Flat-heat screwdriver Socket spanner (10 mm) Allen spanner (5 mm) Disconnect the water line Installation 1. From the bottom rear side of the refrigerator, pull out the water line to the front.
Detach the doors CAUTION The door may fall off or over and damage itself during any of these steps. To prevent an accident, use extreme caution when performing these steps. 1. Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew the hinge covers (A) on the top of each door. A A 2. Open the doors to loosen the hinges and remove the hinge covers. Once the covers are removed, close the doors. Installation 3. Disconnect the electrical harness. B C 4.
Installation 5. Remove the hinges (C) on both sides. C 6. Gently lift up the doors one by one to remove. Use caution as the door may fall off or over. Reconnect the water hoses Installation Once the refrigerator has passed through the entrance, reconnect the water hoses and insert the provided clips (x2) to tighten the coupler. CAUTION A • • B Make sure the water hoses are connected with matching colours.
Reattach the doors CAUTION • • Before reattaching the doors, make sure all the electrical connectors are properly connected. The freezer door must be reattached before the fridge door. 1. Hold the freezer door and hook to the hinge at the bottom of the refrigerator. A 3. Insert the upper hinge shaft (B) into the hinge hole (C). Make sure the hinge shaft is straight so that all screw holes are fully revealed. Then, tighten the hinge screws (D) clockwise.
Installation 4. Connect the electrical harness. 5. Insert the hinge covers with the front sides first, and then tighten the screws. Use a Philips screwdriver for this step.
Operations Feature panel RS62* 01 RS58* 01 04 03 05 07 02 08 04 09 01 04 03 05 07 02 03 Operations 07 06 08 09 01 Freezer / Power Freezer 02 Lighting / °C °F 03 Vacation 04 Fridge / Power Cool 05 Door Alarm 06 Filter * 07 Control Lock 08 Water / Filter Reset* 09 Cube/Crushed Ice / Ice Maker Off * Applicable models only English 41 Untitled-30 41 7/17/2017 5:04:04 PM
Operations 01 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec) Freezer The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature, or to activate Power Freeze. Available temperatures are between -15 °C (5 °F) and -23 °C (-8 °F). Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed. The freezer keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns to the previous temperature. • Power Freeze • • To activate Power Freeze, press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds.
04 Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec) The Fridge button can be used to set the fridge temperature, or to activate/deactivate Power Cool. Fridge Power Cool You can manually adjust the cooling temperature for the fridge. Keep pressing Fridge to cycle through the temperature bar, and select a desired temperature between 1 °C (34 °F) and 7 °C (44 °F). Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed. This is useful to quickly cool food that spoils quickly, or after the door is left open for some time.
Operations 07 Control Lock (3 sec) Control Lock To activate the Control Lock, press and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds. The controls on the display are disabled, and the dispenser does not operate even if you push the lever. To deactivate, press and hold again for 3 seconds. 08 Water / Filter Reset (3 sec) The Water button can be used to dispense water, or to reset the water filter. Dispensing Press Water to dispense water. In this mode, no ice will be dispensed.
Temperature settings To ensure optimal performance, we recommend setting the temperature to -19 °C (-2 °F) for the freezer, and 3 °C (37 °F) for the fridge. Freezer The freezer temperature can be adjusted between -23 °C (-9 °F) and -15 °C (5 °F). To change the temperature, keep pressing Freezer until a desired temperature is selected. The temperature changes by 1 scale unit. • Recommended: -19 °C (-2 °F) NOTE Ice cream may melt at -15 °C (5 °F).
Operations Special features The refrigerator features user-oriented devices that you can use to benefit from. Water dispenser (applicable models only) With the water dispenser, you can dispense water without opening the fridge door. Water Cubed Crushed Ice Maker Off Basically, the water dispenser offers 3 options: chilled water, cubed ice, and crushed ice. If you do not want to dispense ice, press Ice Maker Off. With the Ice Maker enabled, 1. Press to select the ice type. 2.
To fill the water tank For first-time use, clean the inner side of the water tank and dry well. 1. Hold both handgrips on the front of the tank, and slide out as shown. 2. Open the front lid (A) of the cover or the entire cover (B) and fill the tank with a max of 5 liters water. CAUTION A B Do not exceed the max line. Water overflows. CAUTION • • • • • Make sure the water tank fits into the shelf. Otherwise, the water tank may not operate properly.
Operations To dispense water Put a glass under the water outlet, and gently push against the dispenser lever with the glass. CAUTION • • Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the dispensed water from spilling out. If you do not use the water dispenser for 2-3 days, the dispensed water may have an abnormal smell or taste. This is not a system failure. Discard the first 1-2 glasses of water.
• • • • When the refrigerator recovers power supply after a power failure, the icemaker bucket may contain a mix of melted and jammed ice cubes, resulting in a system failure. To prevent this, make sure to empty the icemaker bucket before using the refrigerator. To prevent dropping the icemaker bucket, make sure to use both hands when removing or reinserting the icemaker bucket. Do not let children hang on or play with the ice dispenser or the icemaker bucket. Children may get hurt.
Operations To secure more storage space (applicable models only) A B If you do not use the ice maker and need more storage space, remove the icemaker bucket (A) and the snack bin. Then, insert the freezer guide (B) into the icemaker bucket’s place. To secure more room, remove the freezer’s upper drawer (C). C Operations C Icemaker bucket If you do not dispense ice for an extended period, ice may form clumps inside the bucket. If this happens, remove and empty the icemaker bucket. 1.
3. When done, turn the gear handle on the rear of the bucket by 90°, and then put the bucket back into position. Make sure the bucket is inserted properly until you hear a clicking sound. 4. Press and hold Ice Maker Off for 3 seconds to reset the icemaker. CAUTION • • • • NOTE • • • If the Ice Maker Off indicator ( ) blinks, remove and reinsert the icemaker bucket. Make sure it is reinserted properly. Any sound from the ice maker is normal, which outputs during the ice making process.
Operations 1. Gently lift up the icemaker cover (A) to remove. 2. Press Test (B) on the side of the icemaker. Normally, the ice cube container fills with water in a few minutes. A B 3. If the water level is lower than expected, check the water pressure of the water supply line from the water source. This is not a system failure. CAUTION • • Do not press Test repeatedly when the tray is filled with water. Water may overflow or ice may be jammed. Make sure the icemaker bucket is inserted properly.
Maintenance Handle and care Shelves (fridge/freezer) • Rear 1 • To remove a shelf, fully open the corresponding door. Hold the front of the shelf and gently lift up and slide out. If the door cannot fully open, slide out the shelf half way to the front and turn it over to remove. CAUTION • 2 • The shelf must be inserted correctly. Do not insert upside down. Glass containers may scratch the surface of glass shelves.
Maintenance Door guard To remove a door guard, hold the front sides of the bin and gently lift up to remove. Drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out.
Vegetable bin / Dry bins To remove the vegetable bin from the fridge or the dry bin from the freezer. 1. First, remove surrounding multipurpose bins if necessary. 2. If your refrigerator is provided with a cover (A) for the vegetable/dry bin, remove the cover. For this, slide out the cover while holding down the clips on either side of the cover. 3. Gently pull out the vegetable/dry bin.
Maintenance Sealing guard (applicable models only) To remove the sealing guard Gently lift up the guard, and then pull it to the front while holding the bottom side. To reinsert the sealing guard 1. Put the guard on the front of the housing. And then, insert the guard by lowering it. Maintenance 2. Press both hooks on the guard to lock the guard. When the guard is locked properly, you will hear a clicking sound. CAUTION • Make sure the sealing guard is locked firmly.
Icemaker bucket To remove the icemaker bucket, see the Diagnosis section on page 50. Cleaning Interior and exterior WARNING • • • Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire. Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock. Do not put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole.
Maintenance Replacement Water filter (applicable models only) WARNING • • Do not use third-party water filters. Use only Samsung-provided or -approved filters. Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock. Samsung holds no responsibility for any damage that may occur from use of thirdparty water filters. The filter indicator ( water filter. ) turns red as a reminder that lets you know it is time to replace the 1.
4. Turn the cartridge knob clockwise to lock into place. 5. Press and hold Filter Reset on the feature panel for 3 seconds to reset the filter lifecycle. The filter indicator ( ) turns off. 6. When replacing is complete, flush 4 liters of water to remove impurities from the water line. See the Flushing section for more information. NOTE • • A newly installed filter may cause the water dispenser to spurt water briefly. This is because air has entered the waterline.
Troubleshooting If you encounter an abnormal situation with the refrigerator, first check the table below and try the suggestions. General Symptom Action • • • Does not operate or cool. • • • Food in the fridge freezes. • • • • Troubleshooting Emits noises. • • Make sure the power cord is connected properly. Make sure the temperature control is set correctly. Try setting to a lower temperature. Make sure to keep the refrigerator away from direct sunlight or a heat source.
Symptom Action • The front corners and sides become warm and form condensation. The ice maker does not make ice. The water dispenser is not functioning. Produces a bubbling sound. A bad smell comes from inside the refrigerator. Condensation forms on the interior walls or around vegetables. • • • • • You must wait for 12 hours until the refrigerator makes ice. Make sure the ice maker is not stopped while making ice. Make sure the water tank is filled with water.
Troubleshooting Symptom Action Check the following: • • Ice maker does not supply Ice cubes. • • Push the water dispenser lever to check the water supply. Push the ice dispenser lever to check the operation of the auger motor in the ice maker assembly. Check if there are any objects that obstruct the auger motor from running. If found, remove the objects and clear the motor area.
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