User Manual Samsung RT18M6215SR/AA Freezer Refrigerator
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the proper installation of this refrigerator and to prevent accidents before using it.
WARNING
NOTE
The illustrations of the refrigerator and its component parts shown in this manual may differ from your actual refrigerator and its component parts, depending on the model and your country.

STEP 1 Select a site
Select a site that:

STEP 2 Flooring

STEP 3 Adjust the leveling legs

The refrigerator comes with 3 leveling legs, 1 on the door and 2 on the unit. Level the refrigerator by manually adjusting the leveling leg (A) on the door and the leveling leg (C) on the opposite side of the unit. The other leveling leg (B) on the unit is for stability purposes.
Turn the leveling legs clockwise to lower the position, or turn counter clockwise to raise.
CAUTION

Leave the legs at least (A) mm from the floor as shown.
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
NOTE
To assemble the water line installation kit


3. Connect the water line installation kit (A) to the shut-off valve (B).
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.


1. Connect the household water line to the assembled compression fitting.
CAUTION
If you use plastic tubing, (A) do not use it without the molded end (Bulb).
NOTE
Installing a Water Filter (optional)
The water filter and the water filter installation kit containing necessary parts illustrated in this section are not provided. You must purchase the water filter and the water filter installation kit at a local hardware store.
To connect to the water supply line


CAUTION
To connect the water line to the refrigerator

CAUTION
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 Samsung website contact your retailer.
Ice maker kit

Tools required (not provided)

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.

3. Connect the wire connector of the ice maker to the socket (marked in the figure) on the main unit. Make sure the connector is fully inserted to prevent system failure.

4. Insert the ice maker into the front side of the 2 grommets as shown. Then, push the ice maker inwards to the end. To prevent deviation of the ice maker, make sure the ice maker fits into position.



CAUTION
STEP 7 Initial settings
By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning.
STEP 8 Final check
When installation is complete, confirm that:

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.
) lights up, and the refrigerator will speed up the freezing process for you.
NOTEIce Maker (applicable models only)
02. Freezer / Freezer Convert (3 sec)
Freezer
The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature.
CAUTION
Freezer Convert
You can use the freezer as a freezer only, set the entire refrigerator including the freezer to 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.
Your changes will be set and activated after 10 seconds. To cancel or change the mode again, press and hold Freezer Convert again for 3 seconds. Then, follow the instructions above.
NOTE
WARNING
NOTE03. Fridge / Fridge On/Off (3 sec)
Fridge
To adjust the fridge temperature, press Fridge to select the corresponding temperature.
CAUTION
Fridge On/Off
Press and hold Fridge for 3 seconds to select Fridge On/Off. The temperature indicator will turn off and the Fridge On/Off indicator will turn on.
NOTE
04. Power Cool (3 sec)
Power Cool
Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed. The fridge keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
) lights up, and the refrigerator will speed up the cooling process for you.
NOTE
Using Power Cool increases power consumption. Make sure you turn it off and have the Fridge return to its previous temperature if you no longer need Power Cool on.
Cooling Off mode
North American (US, Canada) Models Only
Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on the shop floor. In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator’s fan motor and lights work normally, but the compressors do not run, and the refrigerator and freezer do not get cold.
05. Sabbath mode
The Sabbath mode stays active for 85 hours once it is activated. After that, it will be deactivated automatically.
NOTE
Even after the refrigerator powers off and restarts, the Sabbath mode remains active. To exit Sabbath mode, you must deactivate it.
Your refrigerator and its special functions may differ from the images and functions presented in this section depending on your model and country.
Ice making (applicable models only)
Twist ice maker

NOTE
NOTE
Auto ice maker (applicable models only)
For first-time use

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.
WARNING
Tools required (not provided)

Accessories (provided)

*vHinge cover is located on the top table. (refer to page 46.)
CAUTION
Throughout the entire reversing procedure, keep all the small parts (screws, caps, etc.) of the refrigerator away from children or infants for safety reasons.
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.

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.
STEP 2 Remove the hinge and the door shaft

1. Use the screwdriver to remove the screw on the bottom hinge.

2. Use the screwdriver to remove the hinge bolt. Then, use the wrench to remove the door shaft.
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.

4. Arrange the door wire in the hinge cover.

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. Remove the grommet ring from the middle-hinge shaft, and then reinsert the ring on the other side of the shaft. See the figure for visual reference.

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.

7. Gently slide the freezer door into the correction position so that it fits.
STEP 6 Reverse the bottom hinge

1. Insert the door shaft into the bottom hinge plate from the top as shown, and then tighten it until it is securely in place.

2. Insert the hinge bolt into the bottom hinge plate from the top as shown, and then tighten it until it is securely in place.

3. Position the bottom hinge plate on the opposite side, and then use two screws to secure and attach the hinge plate as shown.
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.

4. Connect the wire connectors.


5. Remove the hinge hole cap from the top table, and then reinsert it on the opposite side.

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 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.
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 sliding shelf of the Fresh room.
Vegetable drawers

Gently lift up the front of the drawer, and then slide it out.
Vegetable shelf

1. Gently lift up the front of the drawer, and then slide it out.

2. Hold the vegetable shelf with both hands, and then slide it out.
Door shelves

Lift up the door shelf slightly, and then pull it out .
CAUTION
To prevent accidents, empty the door guards before removing.
Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points.
NOTE
If you have removed any removable parts such as shelves for cleaning, refer to the overall layout in the Refrigerator at a glance section to make sure you have re-inserted them correctly.
WARNING
Lamps
The lamps are not user-serviceable. To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service center.
If you encounter a problem with the refrigerator, first check the tables starting below, and then try the suggested solutions. If none of the suggested solutions resolve your problem, call Samsung Customer Care at SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Temperature
Fridge/freezer does not operate. Fridge/freezer temperature is warm.
1. Power cord is not plugged in properly.
2. Temperature control is not set correctly.
3. Refrigerator is located near a heat source or in direct sunlight.
4. Not enough clearance between refrigerator and sides/rear.
5. The refrigerator is overloaded. Food is blocking the refrigerator vents.
Fridge/freezer is over-cooling.
1. Temperature control is not set correctly.
Interior wall is hot.
1. Refrigerator has heat-proof piping in the interior wall.
Odors
Refrigerator has odors.
1. Spoiled food.
2. Food with strong odors.
Frost around the vents.
1. Food is blocking the vents.
Frost on interior walls.
1. Door is not closed properly.
Fruits or vegetables are frozen.
1. Fruits or vegetables are stored in the Fresh/Chef Zone.
Condensation
Condensation forms on the interior walls.
1. If door is left open, moisture enters the refrigerator.
2. Food with high moisture content.
Auto Ice Maker
The ice maker does not produce ice.
1. The freezer room is not cold enough.
2. The ice maker is turned off.
3. The wire connector of the ice maker is not connected properly.
4. The water line flowing to the ice maker is bent or kinked.
Before calling for service, review the information below. Note that you will be charged for any service calls related to normal operating sounds in which no defects were found. If you have any questions about sounds your refrigerator is making, please call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
These sounds are normal.





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