Refrigerator
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RB12A3006**
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Free Standing Appliance
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. This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children) with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards
involved.
Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not
be made by children without
supervision.
• 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. R-600a or R-134a is
used as a refrigerant. Check
the compressor label on the
rear of the appliance or the
rating label inside the fridge to
see which refrigerant is used
for your refrigerator. When this
product contains ammable
gas (Refrigerant R-600a),
contact your local authority in
regard to safe disposal of this
product.
• In order to avoid the creation
of a ammable gas-air mixture
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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.
The amount of refrigerant in
your particular appliance is
shown on the identication
plate inside the appliance.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the
pipes could ignite or cause an
eye injury. When refrigerant
leaks from the pipe, avoid
any naked ames and move
anything ammable away from
the product and ventilate the
room immediately.
- Failing to do so may result in
re or explosion.
• Do not store explosive
substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable
propellant in this appliance.
Warning; Risk of re /
ammable materials
Important safety symbols
and precautions:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices
that may result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices
that may result in minor
personal injury or property
damage.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug from
the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is
grounded to prevent electric
shock.
Call the contact center for
help.
Note.
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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.
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.
- Refrigerant leaking from the
pipe work could ignite or
cause an eye injury. If a leak
is detected, avoid any naked
ames or potential sources
of ignition and air the room
in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.
- This appliance contains a
small amount of isobutane
refrigerant(R-600a), a natural
gas with high environmental
WARNING
compatibility that is, however,
also combustible.
When transporting and
installing the appliance, care
should be taken to ensure that
no parts of the refrigerating
circuit are damaged.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR INSTALLATION
• Deteriorated insulation of
electrical parts may cause
an electric shock or re.
• Do not place this refrigerator
in direct sunlight or expose to
the heat from stoves, room
heaters or other appliance.
• Do not plug several
appliances into the same
multiple power board.
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet
which has a voltage rating
that matched the rating plate.
- This provides the best
performance and also
prevents overloading house
wiring circuits, which could
cause a re hazard from
overheated wires.
• If the wall socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric
shock or re.
WARNING
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• 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 re.
• Do not use aerosols near the
refrigerator.
- Aerosols used near the
refrigerator may cause an
explosion or re.
- Do not bend the power cord
excessively or place heavy
articles on it.
• This refrigerator must be
properly installed and
located in accordance
with the manual before it
is used.
• Do not install the refrigerator
in a damp place or place
where it may come in contact
with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of
electrical parts may cause an
electric shock or re.
• Connect the power plug in
proper position with the cord
hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug
upside down, wire can get
cut off and cause a re or an
electric shock.
• Make sure that the power
plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the
refrigerator.
• When moving the refrigerator,
be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
- This constitutes a re hazard.
• Keep the packing materials
out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from
suffocation if children put
them on their head.
• This appliance should be
positioned in such a way that
it is accessible to the power
plug.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or re due to
electric leakage.
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• Do not install this appliance
near a heater, inammable
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 re.
• 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
re.
• 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, re, problems with the
product, or injury.
• This appliance must be
properly grounded.
• Do not ground the appliance
to a gas pipe, plastic water
pipe, or telephone line.
- You must ground the
refrigerator to prevent any
power leakages or electric
shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric
shock, re, explosion, or
problems with the product.
- Never plug the power cord
into a socket that is not
grounded correctly and make
sure that it is in accordance
with local and national codes.
• If the supply cord is
damaged, it must
be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
• The fuse on the refrigerator
must be changed by a
qualied technician or service
company.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or personal
injury.
• When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or
damaged.
• Do not locate multiple
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portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the
rear of the appliance.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• Keep ventilation opening
in the appliance enclosure
or mounting structure
clear of obstruction
.
• Allow the appliance to stand
for 2 hours after installation.
• The installation or any
service of this appliance
is recommended by a
qualied technician or service
company.
- Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, re,
explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR USING
• Do not touch the power
plug 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 a personal injury and/or
material damage.
• Do not put items lled with
CAUTION
WARNING
water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re
or electric shock.
• Do not touch the inside walls
of the freezer or products
stored in the freezer with wet
hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not use or place any
substances sensitive
to temperature such
as inammable sprays,
inammable objects, dry ice,
medicine, or chemicals near
the refrigerator.
Do not keep volatile or
inammable objects or
substances (benzene,
thinner, propane gas, alcohol,
ether, LP gas and other
such products etc.) in the
refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing
food only.
- This may result in a re or an
explosion.
• Do not store pharmaceuticals
products, scientic materials
or temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict
temperature controls must not
be stored in the refrigerator.
• Do not place or use
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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
re.
• If gas leak is detected, avoid
any naked ames or potential
sources of ignition and air the
room in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.
• 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 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, re or
problems with the product.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry
the inside of the refrigerator.
Do not place a lighted candle
in the refrigerator for removing
bad odours.
- This may result in an electric
shock or re.
• Fill the water tank, ice tray
and water cubes only with
potable water (mineral water
or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea,
juice or sports drink, this may
damage the refrigerator.
• Do not let children hang on
the door. If not, a serious
injury may occur.
- Risk of children entrapment.
Do not let children enter inside
the refrigerator.
• Do not leave the doors of the
refrigerator open while the
refrigerator is unattended and
do not let children enter inside
the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or
children go inside the drawer.
- It can cause death from
suffocation by entrapment or
personal injury.
• Do not sit on the Freezer door.
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- 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.
• In the event of a gas leak
(such as propane gas,
LP gas, etc.), ventilate
immediately without
touching the power
plug. Do not touch the
appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an
explosion or re.
• Use only the LED Lamps
provided by manufacturer or
service agent.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Keep ngers out of “pinch
point” areas; clearances
between the doors and
cabinet are necessarily small.
• Do not let children hang on
the door. If not, a serious
injury may occur.
• There is a Risk of children
entrapment.
Do not let children enter inside
the refrigerator.
• Bottles should be stored
tightly together so that they
do not fall out.
• This product is intended only
for the storage of food in a
domestic environment.
• Never put ngers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole, ice chute and ice maker
bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury
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.
- Any sharp edges may cause a
personal injury.
• Do not attempt to repair,
disassemble, or modify
the appliance yourself.
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- 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, re,
problems with the product, or
injury.
• If the appliance generates
a strange noise, a burning
or smell or smoke,
unplug the power plug
immediately and contact
your nearest service
center.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric or re 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.
• If you experience difculty
when changing the light,
contact service agent.
• If the products is equipped
with the LED Lamp, do not
disassemble the Lamp Cover
and LED Lamp by yourself.
- Please contact your service
agent.
• Plug the power plug into the
wall socket rmly.
Do not use a damaged power
plug, damaged power cord or
loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric
shock or re.
• Do not put a container lled
with water on the appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re
or electric shock.
• Never stare directly at the UV
LED lamp for long periods of
time.
- This may result in eye strain
due to the ultraviolet rays.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
USING
• To get best performance
from the product,
- Do not place foods too closely
in front of the vents at the
rear of the appliance as it can
obstruct free air circulation in
the refrigerator compartment.
- Wrap the food up properly or
place it in airtight containers
before putting it into the
refrigerator.
- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already existing food.
CAUTION
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• 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.
• Do not place carbonated
or zzy 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.
• Do not change or modify the
functionality of the refrigerator.
- Changes or modications may
result in a personal injury and/
or property damage.
Any changes or modications
performed by a 3rd party on
this completed appliance
are neither covered under
Samsung warranty service,
nor is Samsung responsible
for safety issues and damages
that result from 3rd party
modications.
• Do not block air holes.
- If the air holes are blocked,
especially with a plastic bag,
the refrigerator can be over
cooled.
• Use only the ice-maker
provided with the refrigerator.
• Wipe excess moisture from
the inside and leave the doors
open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold
may develop.
• When the refrigerator got
wet by water, pull out the
power plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.
• Do not keep vegetable oil in
your refrigerator’s door bins.
The oil can solidify, making
it foul-tasting and difcult to
use. In addition, the open
container can leak and the
leaked oil can cause the door
bin to crack. After opening
an oil container, it is best to
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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 SIGNS
FOR CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• 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 re.
• Remove all foreign substances
such as dust or water from
the power plug terminals and
contact points using a dry
cloth on a regular basis.
- Unplug the power plug and
clean it with a dry cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or re.
• Do not clean the appliance by
spraying water directly onto it.
CAUTION
• Do not use benzene, thinner,
or Clorox, Chloride for
cleaning.
- They may damage the surface
of the appliance and may
cause a re.
• Never put ngers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole.
- It may cause a personal injury
or material damage.
• Before cleaning or
performing maintenance,
unplug the appliance from
the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or re.
• Use a clean sponge or soft
cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water to clean the
refrigerator.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers,
ammable uids, 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.
- These can scratch or damage
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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.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR DISPOSAL
• Leave the shelves in place
so that children may not
easily climb inside.
• Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of the
appliance are damaged prior
to disposal.
• R-600a or R-134a is used as
a refrigerant.
Check the compressor label
on the rear of the appliance
or the rating label inside the
refrigerator to see which
refrigerant is used for your
refrigerator.
When this product contains
ammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane is used as an
insulation blowing gas.
The gases in insulation
WARNING
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.
The pipes shall be broken in
the open space.
• When disposing of this or
other refrigerator/s, remove
the door/door seals, door
latch so that children or
animals cannot become
trapped inside.
Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not
enter and play with the
appliance.
- If trapped inside, the child
may become injury and
suffocate to death.
• Please dispose of the
packaging material for this
product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
• 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
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its head, it may result in
suffocation.
ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR
PROPER USAGE
• In the event of a power failure,
call the local ofce 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.
• If keys are provided with the
refrigerator, the keys should
be kept out of the reach of
children and not be in the
vicinity of the appliance.
• The appliance might
not operate consistently
(possibility of defrosting of
contents or temperature
becoming too warm in the
frozen food compartment)
when sited for an extended
period of time below the
cold end of the range of
temperature for which the
refrigerating appliance is
designed.
• Do not store food which goes
bad easily at low temperature,
such as bananas, melons.
• Your appliance is frost free,
which means there is no
need to manually defrost
your appliance, as this will be
carried out automatically.
• Temperature rise during
defrosting can comply with
ISO requirements.
But if you want to prevent an
undue rise in the temperature
of the frozen food while
defrosting the appliance,
please wrap the frozen
food up in several layers of
newspaper.
• Any increase in temperature of
frozen food during defrosting
can shorten its storage life.
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods
that have thawed completely.
• The temperature of two
star section (sections) or
compartment (compartments)
which have two star symbol
(
) is slightly higher than
other freezer compartment
(compartments).
The two star section
(sections) or compartment
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(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.
You can then use the low
temperatures of the frozen
products to cool food in the
refrigerator.
- Do not keep the door of the
appliance open for too long
when putting food in or taking
food out.
The shorter time for which the
door is open, the less ice will
form in the freezer.
- Allow clearance to the right,
left, back and top when
installing.
This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your
energy bills lower.
- We recommend the value of
clearance to be :
- Right, left, and back side:
more than 50 mm
- Top side: more than 100 mm
- For the most efcient use
of energy, please keep the
all inner ttings such as
baskets, drawers, shelves
on the position supplied by
manufacturer.
This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar
applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops,
ofces 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.
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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 efciencies that this new appliance
has to offer.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed and
located in accordance with the manual before
it is used.
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this instruction
manual.
• We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualied individual.
• Please dispose of the packaging material for
this product in an environmentally friendly
manner.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket
before changing the interior light of
the refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
• For the models that require door panel
installation, plug in the power cord and make
sure the refrigerator works properly before
assembling the door panel.
Selecting the best location for the
refrigerator
• Select a location without direct exposure to
sunlight.
• Select a location with level (or nearly level)
ooring.
• Select a location with enough space for the
WARNING
refrigerator doors to open easily.
• Allow sufcient space to install the refrigerator
on a at surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal
cooling system may not work correctly.
- Overall space required in use.
Refer to drawing and dimension as below.
• The length of the power cord is two meters.
B
D
C
A
Model RB12*
Depth “A”
26 3/8”
(669mm)
Width “B”
23 3/8”
(595mm)
Height “C”
71 6/8”
(1824mm)
Overall Height “D”
73”
(1853mm)
contents
SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR …………………………………………………………………… 16
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR …………………………………………………………………… 18
REVERSING THE DOOR ………………………………………………………………………………… 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………………………………………………… 28
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03
01
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)
• Allow sufcient space to the right, left,
back and top for air circulation.
This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your energy bills
lower.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 10 °C (
50 ºF
).
• Please ensure that appliance can be moved
freely in the event of maintenance & service.
When installing, servicing, or cleaning
behind the refrigerator, be sure to pull
the unit straight out and push back in
straight after nishing.
Also, make sure your oor supports
the full-load refrigerator.
Otherwise, it may cause oor
damage.
Please tie up the extra length of
the power cord at the back of the
refrigerator so as not to be touched
on the oor preventing the power
cord from being crushed by the
rollers upon relocation.
CAUTION
CAUTION
FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be
placed on a level surface of hard material that has
the same height as the rest of the ooring.
This surface should be strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator (or approximately 65
kg).To protect the oor nish, cut a large section
of the cardboard carton and place it under the
refrigerator where you are working.
• Pulling or pushing the refrigerator may
damage the oor.
Moving the refrigerator after installation
may damage the oor.
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01 SETTING UP01 SETTING UP
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.
< Case1 >
< Case2 >
SETTING UP THE
REFRIGERATOR
Now that you have your new refrigerator installed
and in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy
the full features and functions of the appliance.
By completing the following steps, your
refrigerator should be fully operational.
If not, rst check the power supply and electricity
source or try the troubleshooting section at the
back of this user 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. Before using the refrigerator please remove the
shelf corner covers shown on below gure.
(The covers are used to secure your
refrigerator during transportation).
3. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure
the interior light comes on when you open the
doors.
4. Set the temperature control to the coldest
temperature and wait for an hour.
The freezer should get slightly chilled and the
motor should run smoothly.
5. After powering the refrigerator, it will take a few
hours to reach the appropriate temperature.
Once the refrigerator temperature is sufciently
cool, you can store food and drink in the
refrigerator.
operating your refrigerator
18_ setting up
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
21
Each time you press a button on the
control panel, you will hear a short beep.
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.
-21 °C
(-6 ºF)
-19 °C
(-2 ºF)
-23 °C
(-8 ºF)
-15 °C
(5 ºF)
-17 °C
(1 ºF)
Press this button for 3 seconds to activate the
Power Freeze function.
Power Freeze indicator ( ) will light up and the
refrigerator will speed up the time to needed to
freeze products in the freezer.
This function will be activated for 50 hours and
freezer indicator will not change display.
This function switches off automatically.
When the Power Freeze process is completed,
the Power freeze indicator switches off and the
freezer switches back to the previous temperature
setting.
When you use this function, the energy
consumption will increase.
Remember to turn it off when you do not need it
and return the freezer to your original temperature
setting. To deactivate this function, press the
Freezer button for 3 seconds.
If you need to freeze large amount of food stuff,
activate Power Freeze function 20 hours before.
2
Fridge
Press the Fridge button to set the fridge to
desired temperature between 1 °C (34 ºF) and
7 °C (44 ºF). Default set temperature is set on
3 °C (38 ºF) and each time to you press the
Fridge button, temperature will be changed in
the following order and temperature indicator will
display the desired temperature.
2 °C
(36 ºF)
3 °C
(38 ºF)
1 °C
(34 ºF)
7 °C
(44 ºF)
5 °C
(41 ºF)
Press this button for 3 seconds to activate the
Vacation function. Vacation indicator ( ) will light
up and the refrigerator will set the temperature to
under 17 °C(63 ºF) to minimize you are going on a
long vacation or business trip or you do not need
to use the refrigerator. While Vacation function
is activated, freezer compartment remains on.
Vacation function will be automatically deactivated
if you adjust fridge temperature while Vacation
function is on.
Make sure to remove foods in the fridge
compartment before using Vacation function.
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operating your refrigerator
Components
Door Bins
Shelves
Vegetable Drawer
Drawers
20_ operating
FEATURES OF THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Frozen-food mark on the Door panel
The gures 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
avour or drying out, place in airtight containers.
Packing food correctly:
1. Place the food in the packaging.
2. Press out all the air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label the wrapping with the contents and
date.
The following products are not
suitable for wrapping food:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane,
refuse bags and used shopping bags.
The following products are suitable
for wrapping food:
Plastic lm, polyethylene blown lm, aluminium
foil and freezer tins. These products can be
purchased from your dealer.
The following products are suitable
for sealing the wrapped food:
Rubber bands, plasic clips, string, cold-resistant
adhesive tape or similar. Bags and polyethylene
blown lm can be sealed with a lm sealer.
Shelf life of frozen food
Storage duration depends on the type of food.
At a temperature setting of -18 °C (-0.4 ºF):
• Fresh Poultry(whole chicken), Fresh meat
(steaks, Roasts) : up to 12 months
• Fish(Lean sh, Cooked sh), Fresh shrimp,
scallops, squid: up to 6 months
• Pizza, Sausage: up to 2 months
Storage duration is refered to FDA web site
(http://www.fda.gov/).
• If you do not follow this period, you
will have food poisoning sounds a bit
extreme.
Purchasing and storing deep-frozen
food
When purchasing frozen food, observe the
following:
• Check that the packaging is not damaged.
• Check the sell-by date.
• The temperature of the supermarket freezer
should be below -18 °C(-0.4 ºF) or lower. If
not, the shelf life of the frozen food is reduced.
• Purchase deep-frozen food last. Wrap food
in newspaper or place in a cool bag and take
home.
• At home immediately place deep-frozen food
in the freezer compartment. Consume the
frozen food before the use-by date expires.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and application, select one
of the following options:
• At room temperature.
• In the refrigerator.
• In an electric oven, with/without fan assisted
hot-air.
• In a microwave oven.
Do not refreeze food which is beginning to
thaw or which has already thawed.
The food cannot be refrozen until it has
been prepared (boiled or fried).
Do not store the frozen products longer than the
max storage period.
CAUTION
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REMOVING THE INTERIOR
PARTS
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.
Shelves
Gently lift up the
shelves with both
hands and pull it
toward you. (Glass
shelf)
Do not put the shelves upside down or
backwards.
There is a risk of falling.
Door guards
Firmly grab the door
guards with both
hands and lift it up
gently to remove the
door guards.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Do not use Benzene, Thinner or Clorox™
for cleaning.
They may damage the surface of the
appliance and can create a risk of re.
Do not spray the refrigerator with water
while it is plugged in, as it may cause
an electric shock. Do not clean the
refrigerator with benzene, thinner or car
detergent for risk of re.
1. Unplug the power cord of the refrigerator.
2. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper
towel with water.
Do not use any kind of detergent to clean
the refrigerator because that can discolor
or damage the refrigerator.
3. Wipe the inside and outside of refrigerator until
it is clean and dry.
4. Plug the power cord of the refrigerator.
REPLACING THE LED LAMP
When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone
out, do not disassemble the lamp cover and LED
lamp by yourself.
Please contact your service agents.
WARNING
CAUTION
operating your refrigerator
22_ operating
reversing the door
REVERSING THE DOOR
Before you reverse the refrigerator door, make
sure to unplug the refrigerator. Samsung
recommends that reversing of the door opening
is only completed by Samsung approved Service
providers. This will be on a chargeable basis and
at the customers expense.
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. If the customer does not feel condent
to follow instruction in the user manual, a
Samsung qualied service engineer must be
contacted to carry out this change.
3. Do not plug in Refrigerator just after door
reverse nished process and wait for at least
one hour.
Required Tools
Not provided
Phillips Head
Driver (+)
Flat Head Driver
(-)
11 mm Wrench
(for hinge shaft)
Not provided Additional part
8 mm Socket
Wrench
(for bolts)
Hinge Cover / Cap Space Door
Additional part
Hinge-Up Left
Disassembly of the refrigerator door
1. Remove the Cover Hinge to push a hook like
below Pictures.
• Insert a at-head screwdriver and lever up the cover
as shown in Figure #1.(Take care not to damage the
Cover Hinge )
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2. Remove the screws and disassemble the
upper hinge. (Be careful not to drop the door
when you disassemble it.)
3. Remove the fridge door from the middle hinge
by carefully lifting the door straight up.
The door is heavy, be careful not to injure
yourself when removing the door.
CAUTION
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4. Disassemble the middle hinge by removing the
screws using a Phillips Head (+) screwdriver.
The freezer door may fall forward so
please support the door.
5. Remove the freezer door from the bottom
hinge by carefully lifting the door straight up.
The door is heavy, be careful not to injure
yourself when removing the door.
6. Remove the screw on the bottom right side of
the Fridge and Freezer Door Switch Lever Auto
Closer from the right to the left.
CAUTION
Basic position
Position reversed
7. Switch the position of cap screw and cap.
Pull out using a thin at screwdriver.
Be careful not to injure yourself during
operation.
8. Lay the refrigerator carefully on it’s back.
Remove the leg (unscrew in an anti-clockwise
direction) and the Hinge Low.
Hinge Low
Leg
To protect the refrigerator damage, cut a
large section of the cardboard carton and
place it under the refrigerator.
9. Assemble the Middle hinge using the Phillips
Head (+) screwdriver. (Assemble Washer
upwardly before assembling Middle hinge.)
Washer (optional)
CAUTION
reversing the door
24_ operating
10. Switch the position of Bottom hinge and Leg.
(Right -> Left)
Assemble the Hinge Low after putting the
Freezer Door in the middle hinge.
• Disassemble the Guide auto close and the Shaft-
hinge.
• Assemble the Shaft-hinge and the Guide auto close
like this on picture.
11. Put the fridge up. Make sure the door is
working properly.
12. After removing the Cap Control from the upper
left corner of the Fridge, reassemble on the
right side.
13. Remove the Cap Space Door at the top of
the door before reinstalling it. (press the sides
before lifting up)
14. Assemble Hinge-upp Left,Cover Hinge
Left,Cap Space Door provided when
purchasing the refrigerator.
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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˚.
( A )
( B )
26_ operating
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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
Possible causes Solution
Fridge/freezer
does not operate.
Fridge/freezer
temperature is
warm.
• Power cord is not plugged in
properly.
• Properly plug in the power cord.
• Temperature control is not set
correctly.
• Set the temperature lower.
• Refrigerator is located near a heat
source or direct sunlight.
• Keep the refrigerator away from
direct sunlight or a heat source.
• Not enough clearance between
refrigerator and sides/rear.
• Make sure there are at least 5 cm
from the rear and sides.
• Vacation mode is activated. • Deactivate vacation mode.
• The refrigerator is overloaded. Food
is blocking the refrigerator vents.
• Do not overload the refrigerator.
Do not allow food to block
ventilation.
Fridge/freezer is
over-cooling.
• Temperature control is not set
correctly.
• Set the temperature higher.
Interior wall is hot.
• Refrigerator has heat-proof piping in
the interior wall.
• To prevent condensation from
forming, the refrigerator has heat-
proof piping in the front corners.
If the ambient temperature rises,
this equipment may not work
effectively. This is not a system
failure.
troubleshooting
28_ troubleshooting
Odors
Symptom
Possible causes Solution
Refrigerator has
odors.
• Spoiled food.
• Clean the refrigerator and remove
any spoiled food.
• Food with strong odors.
• Make sure strong smelling food is
wrapped airtight.
Frost
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.
Fruits or
vegetables are
frozen.
• Fruits or vegetables are stored in the
Fresh/Chef Zone.
• The Fresh/Chef Zone is only for
meat/sh.
Condensation
Symptom
Possible causes Solution
Condensation
forms on the
interior walls.
• If door is left open, moisture enters
the refrigerator.
• Remove the moisture and do not
open the door for a long time.
• Food with high moisture content.
• Make sure food is wrapped
airtight.
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03
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.
Clicking !
or Chirping !
Buzzing !
• While the fan is operating, these sounds may occur. When the refrigerator reaches the set
temperature, no fan sound will occur.
SSSRRR ! Whir !
• During a defrost cycle, water may drip on the defrost heater, causing sizzling sounds.
HiSS !
30_ troubleshooting
• 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 ll the ice maker, buzzing sounds may occur.
• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing sounds may
occur.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
(SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by
SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship for the limited warranty period of:
One (1) year parts and labor
Five (5) years parts and labor on Sealed Refrigeration System Only (Compressor, Evaporator, Condenser,
Drier, and Connecting Tubing)
Ten (10) years part and Five (5) years labor on Digital Inverter Compressor Only
This limited warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States that have been
installed, operated, and maintained according to the instructions attached to or furnished with the product.
To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG at the address or phone number
provided below for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed
by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as
proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center to receive warranty service.
SAMSUNG will provide in-home service within the contiguous United States during the warranty period at
no charge, subject to availability of SAMSUNG authorized servicers within the customer’s geographic area. If
in-home service is not available, SAMSUNG may elect, at its option, to provide transportation of the product
to and from an authorized service center. If the product is located in an area where service by a SAMSUNG
authorized servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or required to bring the product
to a SAMSUNG authorized service center for service.
To receive in-home service, product must be unobstructed and accessible to the service agent.
During the applicable warranty period, a product will be repaired, replaced, or the purchase price refunded,
at the sole option of SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG may use new or reconditioned parts in repairing a product, or
replace the product with a new or reconditioned product. Replacement parts and products are warranted for
the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. All replaced
parts and products are the property of SAMSUNG and you must return them to SAMSUNG.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship encountered in normal
household, noncommercial use of this product and shall not cover the following: damage that occurs in
shipment, delivery, installation, and uses for which this product was not intended; damage caused by
unauthorized modication or alteration of the product; product where the original factory serial numbers
have been removed, defaced, changed in any way, or cannot be readily determined; cosmetic damage
including scratches, dents, chips, and other damage to the product’s nishes; damage caused by abuse,
misuse, pest infestations, accident, re, oods, or other acts of nature or God; damage caused by use of
equipment, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring
or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG; damage caused by incorrect electrical line current,
voltage, uctuations and surges; damage caused by failure to operate and maintain the product according
to instructions; in-home instruction on how to use your product; and service to correct installation not in
accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or correction of household electrical or plumbing (i.e., house
wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances
shall be the customer’s responsibility.
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. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS PRODUCT REPAIR, PRODUCT REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AT SAMSUNG’S OPTION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS,
REMODELING EXPENSES, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER
BENEFITS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF
SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specic rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. No warranty or guarantee
given by any other person, rm, or corporation with respect to this product shall be binding on SAMSUNG.
To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
85 Challenger Road
Ridgeeld Park, NJ 07660
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
1-844-SAM-PAYS (726-7297)
www.samsung.com/us/support
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. (hereafter referred to
as SECA) against manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for the following periods:
Labor : 1 year (in-home)
Parts : 1 year
Inverter Compressor : 10 years(part only)
SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specied warranty
period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SECA will repair or
replace the product at its option.
All warranty repairs or part replacements must be performed by a SECA Authorized Service
Center. (To nd the nearest SECA Service Center, call 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) or visit our
web site at www.samsung.com/ca)
Obligation to the Original Owner
The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable
proof of purchase. It must be presented to a SECA Authorized Service Center at the time service
is requested before warranty services are rendered. On all carry-in models, transportation to
and from the Authorized Service Center is the responsibility of the customer.
Exclusions of the Warranty
This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, re, ood, and/or other Acts of
God, misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs,
commercial use, or damage that occurs during shipping. Customer adjustments which are
esplained in this owner s manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This warranty
will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This
warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in the Canada.
SAMSUNG CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. 2050 Derry Road West, Mississauga,
Ontario L5N 0B9 Canada
1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)
1-844-SAM-PAYS (726-7297)
www.samsung.com/ca/support (English)
www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French)
DA68-04069E-00
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG
customer care center.
COUNTRY Custom Care Center WEBSITE
U.S.A
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
1-844-SAM-PAYS (726-7297)
www.samsung.com/us/support
CANADA
1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)
1-844-SAM-PAYS (726-7297)
www.samsung.com/ca/support (English)
www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French)
