Refrigerator User manual Free Standing Appliance Untitled-7 1 2017-03-15 4:09:48
Contents Safety information Contents 2 Untitled-7 2 3 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 6 7 7 11 12 17 19 20 21 23 24 24 Installation 25 Refrigera
Safety information Safety information • Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently.
Safety information Safety information • 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. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. • R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant.
Safety information • It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to service this appliance. In Queensland – the authorized Service Person MUST hold a Gas Work Authorisation or Licence for hydrocarbon refrigerants, to carry out Servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers. (For Australia only) • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
Safety information Important safety symbols and precautions: Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols. WARNING Safety information Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage, and/or death. 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.
Severe warning signs for transportation and site WARNING Safety information • When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. - 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.
Safety information Safety information • Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power strip. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate. - 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.
Safety information • Do not install this appliance near a heater or inflammable material. • Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak. - This may result in an electric shock or fire. • This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in accordance with the instructions in this manual before you use it. • Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord hanging down.
Safety information Safety information • Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - 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.
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. - 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. - Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstructions.
Safety information Critical usage warnings WARNING Safety information • 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. - When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury and/or material damage. • Do not insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or the back of the refrigerator. - This may result in an electric shock or injury.
Safety information • Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury may occur. • Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become trapped. • 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. - Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator.
Safety information Safety information • Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. - When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage. • Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance. - As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in an electric shock, fire, or problems with the product.
English Untitled-7 15 2017-03-15 Safety information • Do not put fridge shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper could not work. - It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf drop. • 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.
Safety information Safety information • If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, contact your nearest service center. • If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - Failing to do so may result in an electric or fire hazards. • Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the refrigerator. - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
Usage cautions CAUTION Safety information • 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. - When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury. • To get the best performance from the product: - Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the refrigerator as this can obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
Safety information Safety information • Service Warranty and Modification. - Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications. • Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator. - If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled.
• If the refrigerator is flooded, make sure to contact your nearest service center. - There is a risk of electric shock or fire. Cleaning cautions Safety information CAUTION • Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator. - There is a risk of fire or electric shock. • Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. • Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors. - This may result in an electric shock or fire.
Safety information Safety information • Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox, Chloride for cleaning. - They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire. • Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket. - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire. Critical disposal warnings WARNING • Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally friendly manner.
Safety information • 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. - If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could suffocate. • DANGER: Risk of child entrapment.
Safety information Safety information • The refrigerator might not operate consistently (frozen contents can thaw or temperatures can become too warm in the frozen food compartment) if sited for an extended period of time in a location where ambient air temperatures are constantly below the temperatures for which the appliance is designed. • In case of particular foods, keeping it under refrigeration can have a bad effect on preservation due to its properties.
Saving Energy Tips Safety information • 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 (a radiator, for example). • Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for energy efficiency. • Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance. • Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw.
Safety information This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Safety information • 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.
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.
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 10 °C and 43 °C Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation.
STEP 2 Flooring • • • The surface to install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 90 kg. 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.
Installation STEP 4 Connect the water line (optional) Connect the water line to the ice maker. For the ice maker to operate properly, a water pressure of 20-125 psi is required. After you have connected the water line, make sure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly filled. CAUTION Installation Do not reuse an old hose set. Use the new hose sets supplied with your refrigerator only. • The water line installation is not covered by the Warranty of this product.
To connect the water line to the refrigerator WARNING Make sure to connect the water line only to a potable water source. There are several items you must purchase to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store. Copper Tubing • • • 6.35 mm copper tubing 6.35 mm compression nut (1 pc) Ferrule (2 pc) Plastic Tubing • • 6.35 mm plastic tubing Molded end (Bulb) 6.35 mm compression nut (1 pc) A. Refrigerator B.
Installation 4. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice maker make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that period of time, throw out the first 1 or 2 buckets of ice the ice maker makes to ensure all impurities have been removed from the water line. NOTE • If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 6.35 mm of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection. Leaving the water line disconnected may cause the water valve to produce a buzzing sound over time.
CAUTION • • • The water line must be connected outside of the refrigerator. Do not use copper lines. If cutting the tubing for resizing, make sure the ends of the tubing are vertically clean cut. To connect the water line to the refrigerator 01 Cartridge holder 02 Plastic clip 03 Plastic line 04 Filter cartridge Installation 01 02 03 04 1. Connect the plastic line from the rear of the refrigerator to the outlet of the cartridge holder until the plastic line is fully inserted. 2.
Installation STEP 5 Unpack and put accessories in place The accessories that ship with this refrigerator are properly packed for transportation and safety reasons. Unpack those accessories and put them in place. Door guards There are four door guards provided with the product. Insert two door guards each to the freezer and the fridge.
STEP 6 Install the Auto Ice Maker (optional) To purchase a new auto ice maker (part type : RA-TIMO63PP/AA), visit the website (www. samsung.com) or contact your retailer.
Installation To install the ice maker kit WARNING To prevent electrical shock, make sure the refrigerator is turned off before installation. 1. See the figure on the left, and then locate the cover on the inner upper corner of the main unit. 2. Remove the screws (x2) from the cover, and then remove the cover by pulling it to the front. Installation 3. Connect the wire connector of the ice maker to the socket (marked in the figure) on the main unit.
5. Tighten the provided screws (x2) to attach the ice maker firmly to the refrigerator. - Make sure the screw holes are aligned with each other before tightening the screws. Installation A 6. Put the ice bucket on the shelf as shown. By design, the ice bucket is supposed to sit behind the ice maker. Otherwise, the ice cubes from the ice maker will not collect in the bucket as intended. 7.
Installation STEP 7 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on. 2. Open the door, and check if the interior light lights up. 3. Set the temperature to the coldest, and wait for about an hour. Then, the freezer will be slightly chilled, and the motor will run smoothly. 4. Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature. Now the refrigerator is ready for use.
Operations Feature panel Type A 02 03 01 04 Type B 02 03 01 04 02 Freezer / Freezer Convert 03 Fridge / Fridge On/Off 04 Power Cool Operations 01 Power Freeze / Ice Maker (applicable models only) English Untitled-7 37 2017-03-15 37 4:09:52
Operations 01 Power Freeze / Ice Maker (applicable models only) Power Freeze 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. • To activate Power Freeze, press and hold Power Freeze for 3 seconds (Type A), or press and release Power Freeze within 3 seconds (Type B). The corresponding indicator ( ) lights up, and the refrigerator will speed up the freezing process for you.
Freezer Convert You can use the entire refrigerator with Fridge mode, or turn off the freezer. To change the default freezer mode, press and hold Freezer Convert for 3 seconds to enter the selection mode. Then, press Freezer Convert to select a desired mode. The mode changes in this sequence: Fridge OFF Freezer, then back to Fridge. • If you select Fridge, the fridge indicator turns on. Power Freeze will be deactivated if active, and Ice On will turn off if enabled.
Operations 03 Fridge / Fridge On/Off (3 sec) To adjust the fridge temperature, press Fridge to select the corresponding temperature. Fridge CAUTION • • In winter, do not set the temperature control to 1 °C. This may cause problems with the cooling performance. In summer, do not set the temperature control to 5-7 °C. This may also cause problems with the cooling performance. Press and hold Fridge for 3 seconds to select Fridge On/Off.
Special features The actual image and special functions of your refrigerator may differ, depending on the model and the country. Ice making (applicable models only) Twist ice maker 1. Open the freezer door, and slide open the ice tray. 2. Fill the tray with water up to the maximum level (A) marked on the inner rear of the tray. 3. Slide the tray back into position. NOTE A The ice making time depends on your temperature settings.
Operations Auto ice maker (applicable models only) For first-time use • • • Let the ice maker make ice for 1-2 days. Discard the first 1-2 buckets of ice to remove impurities in the water supply system. When the upper ice tray is full, use the lower ice tray. If the auto ice maker does not make ice, remove the ice bucket and press Test Switch (A) to check if the auto ice maker operates properly.
Maintenance Door reversal (applicable models only) Reversing the door must be performed by Samsung-approved servicing personnel at your own expense because this kind of servicing is not covered by the Warranty. WARNING • • • Reversing failure or property damage that may occur by unapproved agencies will not be covered by the Warranty. Make sure that the refrigerator is disconnected from the power source before doing the reversal. You must wait for at least an hour after door reversing is complete.
Maintenance Step-by-step instructions STEP 1 Remove the doors 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws (x3) in three holes on the top table. Then, gently pull out the top table. 2. Decouple the wire connectors. 3. Loosen the bolts on the top hinge. Maintenance 4. Gently lift up the freezer door to remove it.
5. Use the screwdriver and the wrench to loosen the bolts and remove the middle hinge. 6. Gently slide the fridge door out of the hinge shaft, and then pull up to remove.
Maintenance STEP 2 Remove the hinges and shafts To facilitate the reversing process, gently lay the refrigerator down on a flat floor covered by a cushion or rug. 1. Use the screwdriver to remove the bottom hinge. 2. Remove the levelling leg on the opposite side by turning it counterclockwise. Maintenance 3. Remove the levelling leg from the bottom hinge by turning it counter clockwise.
4. Use the screwdriver to remove the hinge bolt. Then, use the wrench to remove the door shaft, and then the leg bolt with the spring washer. 5. Detach the hinge shim manually, which has been attached using double-sided tape. Turn the bottom hinge over, and then reattach the hinge shim to the opposite side.
Maintenance STEP 3 Reverse the auto closer (freezer door only) Now stand the refrigerator back upright with care, and then do the following. 1. Remove the auto closer and the stopper from the bottom of the fridge door. Then, reinsert them on the opposite side of the fridge door as shown. 2. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the hinge grommet. 3. Reinsert the hinge grommet on the opposite side.
STEP 4 Reverse the bar cover and the top hinge 1. Pull up to remove the bar cover on the top of the freezer door. 2. Remove the top hinge with its cover. 3. Separate the top hinge from the hinge cover. Maintenance 4. Arrange the door wire in the hinge cover.
Maintenance 5. Remove the cap spacer, and then reinsert it on the opposite side. 6. Remove the door shaft from the top hinge, flip it 180 degrees as shown, and then reinsert it .
STEP 5 Reattach the doors on the opposite side 1. Use a flat-heat screwdriver to remove the middle-hinge screw cap, and then reinsert it on the opposite side. 2. Use the flat-heat screwdriver to remove the flange-screw cap to reveal the flange screw. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the flange screw, and then tighten it on the opposite side. Finally, close the flange-screw cap on the opposite side. 3.
Maintenance 4. Reverse the middle hinge and insert it on the opposite side. Then, tighten the hinge with the screws. 5. Use the flat-head screwdriver to remove both the hinge grommet on one side and the hinge-hole cap on the other side. Reinsert them on their respective opposite side. 6. Gently slide the fridge door into the correction position so that it fits. Maintenance 7. Gently slide the freezer door into the correction position so that it fits.
STEP 6 Reverse the shaft and the leg 1. Reverse the bottom hinge, insert the door shaft into it, and then tighten the door shaft. 2. Insert the hinge bolt and the spring washer, and then the leg bolt into the bottom hinge. Then, tighten them by turning them clockwise. Maintenance 3. Insert the hinge-side levelling leg, and then tighten it by turning it clockwise.
Maintenance 4. Insert the bottom hinge in the opposite side, and then tighten it. 5. Insert and tighten the other levelling leg by turning it clockwise.
STEP 7 Reattach the remaining parts 1. Insert and tighten the top hinge on the opposite side. 2. Detach the hinge cover manually from the top table. 3. Arrange the door wire in the hinge cover before placing the hinge cover onto the top hinge.
Maintenance 4. Connect the wire connectors. 5. Remove the hinge hole cap from the top table, and then reinsert it on the opposite side. Maintenance 6. Insert the top table, and then fix it firmly to the refrigerator using the screws (x3).
7. Insert the bar cover. 8. Remove the fridge door and freezer door gaskets. Turn them clockwise by 180 degrees, and then reattach them. NOTE In the future, you might want to return the doors to their initial position (before the doors were reversed). In that case, refer to the instructions on the previous pages, but switch the doors, hinges, and covers back to their initial positions.
Maintenance Handle and care Shelves (fridge/freezer) To remove the shelf, hold it with both hands and lift to release from the rear hooks. Then, pull it halfway to the front. Fresh room Slide out the Slide shelf of Fresh room. Maintenance Vegetable drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out.
Vegetable shelf 1. Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. 2. Hold it with both hands and slide out the vegetable shelf. Door guards Slightly lift up and pull out the door guard. Maintenance CAUTION To prevent accidents, empty the door guards before removing.
Maintenance Cleaning Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points. 1. Unplug the power cord of the refrigerator. 2. Use a moistened soft lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator’s interior and exterior. 3. When done, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well. 4. Plug in the power cord of the refrigerator to turn the refrigerator on.
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. • Power cord is not plugged in properly. • Temperature control is not set correctly. • Solution • Properly plug in the power cord. • Set the temperature lower.
Troubleshooting Odors Symptom Refrigerator has odors. Possible causes • Spoiled food. • Food with strong odors. Solution • Clean the refrigerator and remove any spoiled food. • Make sure strong smelling food is wrapped airtight. • Make sure no food blocks the refrigerator vents. • Make sure food does not block the door. Clean the door gasket. • The Fresh/Chef Zone is only for meat/fish. Frost Symptom Possible causes Frost around the vents. • Food is blocking the vents.
Auto Ice Maker Symptom Possible causes • The freezer room is not cold enough. • The ice maker is turned off. • The wire connector of the ice maker is not connected properly. • The water line flowing to the ice maker is bent or kinked. The ice maker does not produce ice. Solution • Make sure the cold air outlet is not clogged. • Make sure the ice maker is turned on. Press and hold Power Freeze for 3 seconds, and check if the corresponding indicator turns on.
Troubleshooting 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. Buzzing! Clicking! or Chirping! • 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! • As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and expand, creating knocking noises. These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or when electronic parts are working. Cracking! • • For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to fill the ice maker, buzzing sounds may occur.
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