Samsung RB34T632EBN/EU Frost Free Classic Fridge Freezer

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1: Refrigerator User manual RB3TRL3T SEUK Free Standing Appliance Untitled6 1 20200821 44231
• Page 2 - English - : English2 Contents Contents Safety information 3 What you need to know about the safety instructions 3 Important safety symbols and precautions 5 Important safety precautions 6 Severe warning signs for transportation and site 9 Critical installation warnings 10 Installation cautions 13 Critical usage warnings 14 Usage cautions 19 Cleaning cautions 22 Critical disposal warnings 24 Additional tips for proper usage 25 Instructions about the WEEE 26 Installation 27 Refrigerator at a glance 27 Stepbystep installation 28 Operations 34 Control panel 34 Special features 36 How to store for best preservation 40 Maintenance 43 Reversing the door handle position For models with bar handles 43 Door reversal applicable models only 44 Handle and care 58 Cleaning 60 Replacement 60 Troubleshooting 61 General 61 Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator 63 Untitled6 2 20200821 44231
• Page 3 - English - : English 3 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 efciently What you need to know about the safety instructions 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 If you have any questions or concerns contact your nearest service center or nd help and information online at wwwsamsungcom R600a or R134a 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 appliance When this product contains ammable gas Refrigerant R600a contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product In order to avoid the creation of a ammable gasair 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 Safety information Untitled6 3 20200821 44231
• Page 4 - English - : Safety information English4 Safety information Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage If in doubt consult your dealer The room must be 1 m in size for every 8 g of R600a 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 To avoid contamination of food please respect the following instructions Opening the door for long periods can cause a signicant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h ush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food Twostar frozenfood compartments are suitable for storing prefrozen food storing or making icecream and making ice cubes One two and threestar compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food Untitled6 4 20200821 44231
• Page 5 - English - : English 5 Safety information If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods switch off defrost clean dry and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance Important safety symbols and precautions Please follow all safety instructions in this manual This manual uses the following safety symbols WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury property damage andor death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury andor property damage NOTE Useful information that helps users understand or benet 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 Untitled6 5 20200821 44231
• Page 6 - English - : Safety information English6 Safety information Important safety precautions Warning Risk of re ammable materials WARNING When positioning the appliance ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged Do not locate multiple portable socketoutlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance Fill with potable water only Connect to potable water supply only Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the builtin structure clear of obstruction 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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or those who lack experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Untitled6 6 20200821 44231
• Page 7 - English - : English 7 Safety information 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 Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances 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 socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected from the supply in an emergency It must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance If the product is equipped with LED lamps do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself Contact a Samsung service center Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents For the most efcient use of energy please keep the all inner ttings such as baskets drawers shelves on the position supplied by manufacturer To get the best energy efciency of this product please leave all shelves drawers and baskets on their original position Untitled6 7 20200821 44231
• Page 8 - English - : Safety information English8 Safety information How to minimize the energy consumption 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 Not to block any vents or grilles is recommended for energy efciency 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 Clean the rear of the refrigerator regularly Dust increases energy consumption Do not set temperature colder than necessary Ensure sufcient air exhaust at the refrigerator base and at the back wall of the refrigerator Do not cover air vent openings 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 Untitled6 8 20200821 44231
• Page 9 - English - : English 9 Safety information 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 nonretail applications 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 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 R600a a natural gas with high environmental 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 Untitled6 9 20200821 44231
• Page 10 - English - : Safety information English10 Safety information Critical installation warnings WARNING Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact with water Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or re Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves room heaters or other appliances 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 refrigerators rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of 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 of re Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it 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 Untitled6 10 20200821 44231
• Page 11 - English - : English 11 Safety information When moving the refrigerator be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord This may result in an electric shock or re Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight out from the outlet Damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit re and or electric shock Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or re Do not install this appliance near a heater or inammable material Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak This may result in an electric shock or re 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 If you connect the power plug upside down the wire can get cut off and cause a re or electric shock Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator Keep the packing materials out of reach of children There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing materials on his or her head Untitled6 11 20200821 44231
• Page 12 - English - : Safety information English12 Safety information Do not install this appliance in a humid oily or dusty location in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water rain drops Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause 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 You need to remove all the protective plastic lm 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 There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap ring or water tube clip Keep the snap rings and water tube clips out of childrens reach The refrigerator must be safely grounded Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance Power leakages can cause severe electric shock Untitled6 12 20200821 44231
• Page 13 - English - : English 13 Safety information Never use gas pipes telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground 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 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 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 Installation cautions CAUTION Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and install it on a at surface If your refrigerator is not level cooling efciency and durability can be declined Allow the appliance to stand for 23 hours before loading foods after installation and turning on We strongly recommend you have a qualied technician or service company install the refrigerator Failing to do so may result in an electric shock re explosion problems with the product or injury Untitled6 13 20200821 44231
• Page 14 - English - : Safety information English14 Safety information 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 When you open or close the door the articles may fall and cause personal injury andor 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 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 lled with water on the refrigerator If spilled there is a risk of re or electric shock Do not keep volatile or ammable objects or substances benzene thinner propane gas alcohol ether LP gas and other such products in the refrigerator This refrigerator is for storing food only This may result in re or explosion 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 Be careful when you open the doors if children are in the area Untitled6 14 20200821 44231
• Page 15 - English - : English 15 Safety information Do not put your ngers or childrens ngers between the doors Keep ngers out of the left and right door gaps Be careful when you open the doors if your ngers are in between the doors 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 scientic materials or temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator 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 Do not let children step on a drawer The drawer may break and cause them to slip 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 Untitled6 15 20200821 44232
• Page 16 - English - : Safety information English16 Safety information Do not overll 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 re or problems with the product Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser hole ice chute and ice maker bucket It may cause a personal injury or material damage Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as ammable sprays ammable objects dry ice medicine or chemicals near or inside of the refrigerator 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 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 Do not put a container lled with water on the appliance If spilled there is a risk of re or electric shock Untitled6 16 20200821 44232
• Page 17 - English - : English 17 Safety information Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays Do not put shelf in upside down Shelf stopper could not work It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf drop Keep ngers 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 ames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes Do not touch the appliance or power cord Do not use a ventilating fan A spark may result in explosion or re 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 water dispenser hole ice chute and ice maker bucket It may cause a personal injury or material damage Do not attempt to repair disassemble or modify the refrigerator yourself Do not use any fuse such as cooper steel wire etc other than a standard fuse Untitled6 17 20200821 44232
• Page 18 - English - : Safety information English18 Safety information If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled contact your nearest service center Failing to do so may result in an electric shock re problems with the product or injury 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 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 changing a nonLED light contact a Samsung service center 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 Untitled6 18 20200821 44232
• Page 19 - English - : English 19 Safety information Usage cautions CAUTION Do not refreeze thawed food Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster than fresh The second thaw will break down even more cells leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the product Do not thaw meat at room temperature Safety will depend on whether the raw product was handled properly Do not place glass bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer The container may freeze and break and this may result in injury Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator If you will be away from home for a long period of time on vacation for example and wont be using the water or ice dispensers close the water valve Otherwise water leakage may occur If you wont be using the refrigerator for a very long period of time 3 weeks or more empty the refrigerator including the ice bucket unplug it close the water valve wipe excess moisture from the inside walls and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold 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 Untitled6 19 20200821 44232
• Page 20 - English - : Safety information English20 Safety information Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the refrigerator Please observe maximum storage times and expiration 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 However if you will be away for more than three weeks remove all the food and ice in the ice bucket unplug the refrigerator close the water valve wipe excess moisture from the inside walls and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold Service Warranty and Modication Any changes or modications performed by a 3rd party on this nished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modications 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 a cooling period lasts too long the water lter may break and cause water leakage Use only the icemaker provided with the refrigerator Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open Otherwise odor and mold may develop If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply you should wait for at least ve minutes before plugging it back in Untitled6 20 20200821 44232
• Page 21 - English - : English 21 Safety information When the refrigerator got wet by water pull out the power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface Broken glass may result in a personal injury andor property damage Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only tap water mineral water or puried water Do not ll the tank with tea or a sports drink This may damage the refrigerator Be careful that your ngers are not caught in If the refrigerator is ooded make sure to contact your nearest service center There is a risk of electric shock or re Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerators door bins The oil can solidify making it foultasting 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 keep the container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry Examples of vegetable oil olive oil corn oil grapeseed oil etc Untitled6 21 20200821 44232
• Page 22 - English - : Safety information English22 Safety information Cleaning cautions CAUTION Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator There is a risk of re 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 re 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 Use a clean dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug blades Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug Otherwise there is a risk of re or electric shock Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it 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 Untitled6 22 20200821 44232
• Page 23 - English - : English 23 Safety information 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 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 Untitled6 23 20200821 44232
• Page 24 - English - : Safety information English24 Safety information Critical disposal warnings WARNING Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally friendly manner Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal R600a or R134a 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 If this refrigerator contains ammable gas Refrigerant R600a contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product When disposing of this refrigerator remove the door door seals and door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If trapped inside a child may get hurt or suffocate to death 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 If a child places a bag over his or her head the child could suffocate Untitled6 24 20200821 44232
• Page 25 - English - : English 25 Safety information Additional tips for proper usage In the event of a power failure call the local ofce of your electric company and ask how long the failure is going to last 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 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 Your appliance is frost free which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance This will be carried out automatically Temperature rise during defrosting complies with ISO requirements If you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of frozen food while the appliance defrosts wrap the frozen food in several layers of newspaper Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely Untitled6 25 20200821 44232
• Page 26 - English - : Safety information English26 Safety information Instructions about the WEEE Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories eg charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government ofce for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal For information on Samsungs environmental commitments and product regulatory obligations eg REACH WEEE or Batteries visit our sustainability page available via wwwsamsungcom For products sold in European countries and in the UK only Untitled6 26 20200821 44232
• Page 27 - English - : English 27 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 qualied 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 Refrigerator at a glance The actual image and provided parts of the refrigerator may differ depending on the model and the country Normal type Dispenser type 01 Rack amp Shelf 02 Fridge shelf Foldable shelf 03 Optimal Fresh 04 Humidity Fresh Humidity Fresh 05 Freezer box 06 Freezer shelf 07 Fridge door bin 08 Water tank applicable models only dispenser type models only Installation Untitled6 27 20200821 44232
• Page 28 - English - : Installation English28 Installation NOTE For best energy efciency make sure all of shelves drawers and baskets are placed in their original position To get more space you can remove all the drawers and locate the Freezer Shelf applicable models only on the bottom drawer in freezer since it does not affect thermal and mechanical characteristics A declared storage volume of frozen food storage compartment is calculated with these drawers removed Stepbystep installation STEP 1 Select a site Site requirements Solid level surface without carpeting or ooring 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 Effective temperature range The refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specied by its class rating Class Symbol Ambient Temperature range C IEC 62552 ISO 15502 ISO 8561 Extended Temperate SN 10 to 32 10 to 32 Temperate N 16 to 32 16 to 32 Subtropical ST 16 to 38 18 to 38 Tropical T 16 to 43 18 to 43 NOTE The cooling performance and power consumption of the refrigerator may be affected by the ambient temperature the dooropening frequency and the location of the refrigerator We recommend adjusting the temperature settings as appropriate Untitled6 28 20200821 44233
• Page 29 - English - : English 29 Installation Clearance See the following gures and tables for space requirements for installation B C A A B C Model Recess handle type Bar handle type RB34T RB3CT RL34T RB36T RB3DT RL36T RB38T RB3ET RL38T RB34T RB3CT RL34T RB36T RB3DT RL36T RB38T RB3ET RL38T Depth A 658 720 Width B 595 595 Overall Height C 1853 1935 2030 1853 1935 2030 unit mm Untitled6 29 20200821 44233
• Page 30 - English - : Installation English30 Installation 01 01 01 01 Model Recess handle type Bar handle type 01 more than 50 mm recommended more than 50 mm recommended 02 135 135 03 404 433 04 999 1028 05 595 595 06 6 6 07 1210 12175 unit mm NOTE The measurements in the table may differ depending on the measuring method Untitled6 30 20200821 44233
• Page 31 - English - : English 31 Installation STEP 2 Spacing applicable models only 1 Open the door and locate the provided spacer Gray block 2 Unpack the spacer and attach it to the rear of the refrigerator as shown They help ventilate air to the rear wall and save power consumption STEP 3 Flooring The surface to install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator To protect the oor put a large piece of cardboard on each foot of the refrigerator Once the refrigerator is in its nal position do not move it unless necessary to protect the oor If you have to use a thick paper or cloth such as old carpet along the movement path STEP 4 Adjust the levelling legs CAUTION The refrigerator must be levelled on a at solid oor 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 Use a athead screwdriver for levelling Untitled6 31 20200821 44233
• Page 32 - English - : Installation English32 Installation To adjust the height of the left side Insert a athead screwdriver into the leveller of the front left leg Turn the leveller clockwise to raise or turn it anticlockwise to lower To adjust the height of the right side Insert a athead screwdriver into the leveller of the front right leg Turn the leveller clockwise to raise or turn it anticlockwise to lower STEP 5 Initial settings By completing the following steps the refrigerator should be fully functioning 1 Remove the PE foam sheet on each shelf corner which is attached to protect the refrigerator during transportation 2 Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on 3 Open the door and check if the interior light lights up 4 Set the temperature to the coldest and wait for about an hour Then the refrigerator will be slightly chilled and the motor will run smoothly 5 Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature Now the refrigerator is ready for use NOTE When the refrigerator powers on the alarm will sound To turn off the alarm tap lt O or gt Untitled6 32 20200821 44233
• Page 33 - English - : English 33 Installation STEP 6 Temperature Alarm applicable models only If the freezer temperature is too warm because there has been a power failure the display blinks as shown in the gure If you tap any button lt O or gt the quotwarmest temperaturequot which has reached in the freezer and fridge compartment is ashed on the display for 5 seconds This warning may occur When the appliance is turned on for the rst time after the installation If the freezer is too warm due to a power failure STEP 7 Final check When installation is complete conrm that The refrigerator is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly The refrigerator is installed on a at level surface with a reasonable clearance from the wall or the cabinet The refrigerator is level and is sitting rmly on the oor The door opens and closes freely and the interior light turns on automatically when you open the door Untitled6 33 20200821 44234
• Page 34 - English - : English34 Operations Control panel 01 Fridge indicator Displays the current or desired temperature of the fridge indicates that the Power Cool function is on indicates that the Vacation function is on 02 Freezer indicator Displays the current or desired temperature of the freezer indicates that the Power Freeze function is on 03 Door open indicator This indicator blinks with an alarm if the door is left open for more than 2 minutes 04 Buttons When the display is off tap any button to wake up the display Use O to select the fridge or freezer and lt or gt to select the desired temperature or function for the selected compartment NOTE The control panel is designed to stay off when the refrigerator is not in use It only becomes active and lights up when you open the door or tap the buttons If the door is left open for 5 minutes internal light will blink for 5 minutes and turn off This is to alert hearingimpaired users that a door is open Note that this function is normal Operations Untitled6 34 20200821 44234
• Page 35 - English - : English 35 Operations Setting the desired temperature or function 1 Tap any button lt O or gt to wake up the display This step may not apply to some models 2 Tap O to select the fridge or freezer The selected compartments indicator blinks The degrees Celsius symbol C does not blink 3 Tap lt or gt to select the desired temperature or function Refer to the table for available selection for each compartment Fridge Available selection Power Cool 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C Vacation Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed The fridge keeps running at full speed for two and a half hours and then returns to the previous temperature Use the Vacation function if you are going on vacation or a business trip or if you do not intend to use the fridge for an extended time The fridge temperature will be kept under 17 C but the freezer remains active as previously set Freezer Available selection Power Freeze 23 C 22 C 21 C 20 C 19 C 18 C 17 C 16 C 15 C Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed The freezer keeps running at full speed for 50 hours and then returns to the previous temperature To freeze large amounts of food activate Power Freeze for at least 20 hours before putting food in the freezer NOTE When you use this function the energy consumption of the refrigerator will increase Remember to turn it off when you dont need it and return the freezer to your original temperature setting 4 Wait for 5 seconds to conrm your selection The selected compartments indicator stops blinking NOTE Using Power Cool or Power Freeze increases power consumption Untitled6 35 20200821 44234
• Page 36 - English - : Operations English36 Operations Special features The actual image and special functions of your refrigerator may differ depending on the model and the country Water dispenser applicable models only With the water dispenser you can dispense water without opening the fridge door The water tank must be lled with potable water before use To ll the water tank with potable water Open the door and locate the water tank that is located in the door shelf area 1 Hold the handgrips on both sides of the water tank and lift up to remove 2 Fill the water tank with potable water up to 35 liters MAX You can remove either the top cap or the cover and pour water CAUTION The water dispenser is designed to dispense potable water Fill the water tank only with potable water Do not ll with any other liquids Do not ll the water tank excessively which causes an overow NOTE For rsttime use clean inside the water tank Untitled6 36 20200821 44234
• Page 37 - English - : English 37 Operations 3 Reinsert the water tank and close the door Make sure the water outlet of the water tank faces forward 4 Put a water glass under the water outlet of the dispenser and gently push the dispenser lever to dispense water Make sure the water dispenser is unlocked CAUTION Do not store items on top of the water tank cap Do not try to ll the water tank without removing it from the door Make sure that water tank is seated properly Do not use the refrigerator without the water tank This may reduce performance and efciency To prevent water bouncing make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser lever NOTE To secure more room you can use the water tank to store food In this case remove the lid of the tank Optimal Fresh applicable models only Optimal Fresh drawer allows you to divide the area into two separated zones using the Flex Divider Store meat and sh on the left side of Optimal Fresh and vegetables and fruits on the right side Untitled6 37 20200821 44235
• Page 38 - English - : Operations English38 Operations Removing the Flex Divider While pressing the rear side pull up the front side to remove Humidity Fresh applicable models only Humidity Fresh allows you to adjust the humidity Turn the control dial left or right to adjust the humidity as you desire Untitled6 38 20200821 44235
• Page 39 - English - : English 39 Operations Using the freezer shelf applicable models only To get more space you can remove all the drawers and locate the Freezer Shelf on the bottom drawer since it does not affect thermal and mechanical characteristics A declared storage volume of frozen food storage compartment is calculated with these drawers removed 1 Remove the tape attached on the shelf 2 Take out all the drawers to assemble the shelf 3 Insert the freezer shelf with the Front mark side up If the Front mark is unable to identify insert the protruding part of the shelf at rst as shown in gure CAUTION Do not insert the shelf upsidedown or in the reverse direction When you dont use the freezer shelf keep it safe for later use NOTE When storage the glass container on the tempered shelf the scratch may occur since friction on the shelf Untitled6 39 20200821 44235
• Page 40 - English - : Operations English40 Operations How to store for best preservation Cover foods to retain moisture and prevent them from picking up odors from other foods A large pot of food like soup or stew should be divided into small portions and put in shallow containers before being refrigerated A large cut of meat or whole poultry should be divided into smaller pieces or placed in shallow containers before refrigerating Placement of Foods Shelves Shelves should be adjustable to accommodate a variety of packages Specialized compartment Sealed crisper drawers provide an optimal storage environment for fruits and vegetables Vegetables require higher humidity conditions while fruits require lower humidity conditions Crispers are equipped with controls devices to control the humidity level Depending on model and options An adjustable temperature meat drawer maximizes the storage time of meats and cheeses Stored on the door Dont store perishable foods in the door Eggs should be stored in the carton on a shelf The temperature of the storage bins in the door uctuate more than the temperature in the cabinet Keep the door closed as much as possible Freezer Compartment You can store frozen food make ice cubes and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment Recommended Temperature The optimal temperature setting for food storage Fridge 2 C Freezer 18 C NOTE The optimal temperature setting of each compartment depends on the ambient temperature Above optimal temperature is based on the ambient temperature of 25 C Untitled6 40 20200821 44235
• Page 41 - English - : English 41 Operations Refrigerator amp Freezer Storage Chart The freshness longevity depends on temperature and exposure to moisture Since product dates arent a guide for safe use of a product consult this chart and follow these tips Milk products Product Refrigerator Freezer Milk 1 week 1 month Butter 2 weeks 12 months Ice cream 23 weeks Natural cheese 1 month 46 months Cream cheese 2 weeks Not recommended Yogurt 1 month Meat Product Refrigerator Freezer Fresh roasts steaks chops 34 days 23 months Fresh ground meat stew meat 12 days 34 months Bacon 7 days 1 month Sausage Raw from pork beef turkey 12 days 12 months Poultry Eggs Product Refrigerator Freezer Fresh poultry 2 days 68 months Poultry salad 1 day Eggs Fresh in shell 24 weeks Not recommended Fish Seafood Product Refrigerator Freezer Fresh sh 12 days 36 months Cooked sh 34 days 1 month Fish salad 1 day Not recommended Dried or pickled sh 34 weeks Untitled6 41 20200821 44235
• Page 42 - English - : Operations English42 Operations Fruits Product Refrigerator Freezer Apples 1 month Peaches 23 weeks Pineapple 1 week Other fresh fruit 35 days 912 months Vegetables Product Refrigerator Freezer Asparagus 23 days Broccoli Brussels sprouts green peas mushrooms 35 days Cabbage cauliower celery cucumbers lettuce 1 week Carrots beets radishes 2 weeks Untitled6 42 20200821 44236
• Page 43 - English - : English 43 Maintenance Reversing the door handle position For models with bar handles NOTE This procedure applies to both the fridge and freezer compartment 1 Use a athead screwdriver to remove the screw covers After detaching the handle attach the screw covers back on the screw holes 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws and detach the handle NOTE Use these screws to fasten the handle on the opposite side 3 On the opposite side of the door use a athead screwdriver to remove the screw covers 4 Place the handle on the opposite side of the door and use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the handle with the screws Maintenance Untitled6 43 20200821 44239
• Page 44 - English - : Maintenance English44 Maintenance 5 Attach the screw covers Door reversal applicable models only WARNING Tiltinglaying the refrigerator requires a minimum of 2 people Disconnect the power cord before reversing the doors Tools required not provided Philips screwdriver Flathead screwdriver 11 mm spanner 10 mm socket wrench 8 mm socket wrench 10 mm spanner Untitled6 44 20200821 44239
• Page 45 - English - : English 45 Maintenance Accessories Topleft hinge cover Topright door cover CAUTION Be careful not to damage the wires and connectors during this process Throughout the entire reversing procedure keep all the small parts screws caps etc of the refrigerator away from children or infants for safety reasons Make sure to keep all the screws and other removed parts in a safe place during the door reversal process NOTE Samsung recommends that reversing of the door opening is only completed by Samsung approved service providers This will be on a chargeable basis at the customers expense Before reversing the doors put a protective material such as a cardboard box on the oor where you can safely place the removed parts preventing any damage throughout the whole process Reversing the door NOTE For the models with handles reverse the handles rst For detailed information see the Reversing the door handle position For models with bar handles section A 1 With the fridge door closed use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws fastening the top cover A Untitled6 45 20200821 44240
• Page 46 - English - : Maintenance English46 Maintenance A 2 Gently lift the top cover A and place it on top of the refrigerator Be careful when you lift the top cover A There is a wire connected underneath it 3 Remove the wire and the wire connector placed on the holder underneath the top cover This step may not apply to some models CAUTION Do not pull the connectors too hard A 4 Disconnect the wire connector A This step may not apply to some models A 5 Use a socket wrench 8 mm to remove the screws fastening the top hinge A CAUTION To prevent the fridge door from falling make sure to hold it tight while removing the screws NOTE You can also use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws Untitled6 46 20200821 44240
• Page 47 - English - : English 47 Maintenance 6 Open the fridge door and then lift the door to remove it from the middle hinge Keep the door in a safe place CAUTION The door is heavy To prevent damage or injury use caution while removing the door A 7 Open the freezer door and then use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws fastening the bottom hinge A NOTE You can also use a socket wrench 8 mm to remove the screws A B 8 With the freezer door sitting on the bottom hinge A slowly pull the bottom hinge A to remove it from the holder on the bottom of the refrigerator Once the bottom hinge A is removed from the holder remove it from the freezer door and then pull the freezer door down to remove it from the middle hinge B CAUTION To prevent the freezer door from falling make sure to hold the freezer door tight until it is safely removed from the middle hinge B Untitled6 47 20200821 44241
• Page 48 - English - : Maintenance English48 Maintenance A 9 Use a Phillips screwdriver and socket wrench 10 mm to remove the screws fastening the middle hinge A B A 10 Remove the middle hinge screw covers A and then use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw B 11 On the opposite side use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the screw B and then put on the middle hinge screw covers A A 12 Remove the bottom hinge screw cover A and put it on the opposite side A 13 On the bottom of the freezer door remove the door stopper A and put it on the opposite side of the door Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove and tighten the screw fastening the door stopper A Flip the door stopper A before putting it on the opposite side Untitled6 48 20200821 44241
• Page 49 - English - : English 49 Maintenance B A 14 On the top of the freezer door switch the position of the grommet A and the grommet cover B A 15 Fasten the middle hinge A to the opposite side of where it was removed Use a Phillips screwdriver and socket wrench 10 mm to fasten the screws A F C E D B 16 Disassemble the bottom hinge and reverse all the parts a Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw A fastening the xer B to the bottom hinge C b Use a spanner 10 mm to remove the nut D and washer E fastening the shaft F c Flip the bottom hinge C and then reattach the shaft F with the washer E and the nut D d Fasten the xer B with the screw A CAUTION Be careful not to drop the shaft F or hurt your ngers when removing or assembling the shaft F Make sure the washer E is in the correct place If the shaft is fastened without the washer E the freezer door may fall and cause injury Untitled6 49 20200821 44242
• Page 50 - English - : Maintenance English50 Maintenance A 17 Turn the levelling leg on the opposite side of where botton hinge A removed Then Put the bottom hinge A on the holder A C B 18 Attach the freezer door a Put the freezer door on the bottom hinge A Place the door perpendicular to the refrigerators main body b Push the freezer door down to insert the middle hinge B into the grommet C on top of the freezer door CAUTION Do not push the door too hard Make sure the bottom hinge A stays on the holder at the bottom of the refrigerator throughout this step NOTE After attaching the freezer door adjust the levelling legs to level the refrigerator For detailed instruction see the quotSTEP 4 Adjust the levelling legsquot section on page 31 A 19 Use a socket wrench to fasten the bottom hinge A with the screws Then close the freezer door Untitled6 50 20200821 44242