Samsung DA99-00478C User Manual

ENGLISH

FRIDGE/FREEZER

Instruction Manual

Before operating the appliance, please read this

manual thoroughly and retain it for future refererce.

DA99-00478C REV(0.0)

Safety Precautions

Before using your fridge/freezer, read the safety precautions below and the instructions in the rest of the manual. Keep the Instruction Manual in a handy place for future reference and remember to hand it over to the subsequent owner, if you ever sell the appliance.

DO NOT use the fridge/freezer if it is faulty or damaged. Unplug it from the power supply and call your local service centre. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by the manufacturer, an approved service centre or a qualified electrician.

The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation

DO NOT allow children to:

◆ Play in or around the fridge/

freezer

◆ Hang on the refrigerator

door Children may be injured and the appliance may be damaged.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

DO NOT expose the fridge/ freezer to direct sunlight. DO NOT install it next to a source of heat (oven, radiator). If you must install the fridge/ freezer near a source of heat, ensure that there is sufficient insulation between the two appliances.

To maintain the efficiency of your fridge/freezer, DO NOT leave the doors open for any longer than necessary. Make sure that the doors are carefully pushed closed at all times.

DO NOT allow water to splash or run on to the back of the fridge/ freezer. Water impairs the insulation of the electrical parts and may cause an electric short circuit or risk of electric shock.

DO NOT store volatile chemicals, such as ether and benzene, in the fridge/freezer. Besides damaging the food, the fumes can build up and cause an explosion. DO NOT use flammable sprays, such as lacquer or paint, near the fridge/freezer.

Thank you for purchasing a

SAMSUNG fridge/freezer.

Please take the time to read

these instructions, as they will enable

you to take full advantage of your

new appliance.

Contents

◆ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................. 2

◆ BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW FRIDGE/FREEZER

■ Main Features................................................................................................ 4

■ Model Specifications...................................................................................... 4

◆ INSTALLING YOUR NEW FRIDGE/FREEZER

■ Choosing Where to Install Your Fridge/Freezer............................................ 5

■ Earthing the Fridge/Freezer........................................................................... 5

■ Preparing Your Fridge/Freezer for Use......................................................... 6

■ Adjusting the Feet.......................................................................................... 6

■ Arranging the Accessories............................................................................. 7

◆ USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

■ Controlling the Refrigerator Temperature...................................................... 8

■ Storing Food.................................................................................................. 8

■ Using the Chiller Compartment (OPTION).................................................... 9

■ Using the Vegetable Bin................................................................................ 9

◆ USING YOUR FREEZER

■ Controlling the Freezer Temperature ............................................................ 10

■ Freezing Food ............................................................................................... 10

■ Making Ice Cubes.......................................................................................... 11

◆ LOOKING AFTER YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER

■ Cleaning the Fridge/Freezer.......................................................................... 12

■ Changing the Light Bulb................................................................................ 13

■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 14

◆ VIEW OF YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER............................................................................. 15

Main Features

Your fridge/freezer is fitted with several useful features, to help you store food as efficiently and as hygienically as possible.

Feature Description

Auto-defrost When sufficient frost has accumulated in the fridge/freezer, the auto-defrost feature

Bio-deodorizer This integrated ventilation system helps remove odor from the refrigerator, by moving (OPTION) the air in such a way that smells cannot collect and contaminate the food. The

Chiller compartment The chiller compartment freezes only the surface of the food to help:

(OPTION)

Adjustable shelves The accessories inside your fridge/freezer can be placed in the positions that best suit and containers your requirements and the food to be stored. The specially large compartments in the

starts up automatically. The frost is thawed and the thaw water is collected in an evaporation tray, which allows it to evaporate. This operation is fully automatic and requires no intervention by you.

bio-deodorizer is located at the top of fresh food compartment.

◆ Preserve the taste of the food

◆ Prolong the freshness

bottom of the door are very practical when chilling bottles of drinks for example.

Model Specifications

The instructions in this booklet apply to several models and types. The main differences between the models concern whether you have:

◆ A chiller compartment / A multi-purpose drawer

Type: –––––––––––– Date of Purchase: ––––––––––––

◆ Shelf : Crystal / Wire / Tempered glass

◆ Bio deodorizer

◆ Twist ice maker / Movable ice tray

◆ Vegetable Bin divider, Bottle guide, Dairy box, Wine

rack, Lock & key etc.

Important

These appliances are intended for household use only. If you wish to use them for industrial or commercial purposes, you must check that you comply with all applicable standards and regulations.

Type Models Handle

A B

The illustrations correspond to type B; there may, therefore, be slight differences between them and your actual model.

Model Number: ––––––––––––

Choosing Where to Install Your Fridge/Freezer

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Various factors must be taken into account when choosing where to install your fridge/freezer.

Install the fridge/freezer on a stable, flat surface. Adjust the feet if necessary, referring to

Avoid locations in direct sunlight or near to heaters, radiators, ovens or cookers.

page 6 for further details.

300 mm 12”

50 mm

2”

Make sure that you can open the doors freely and without hindrance.

Allow the following clearances around the fridge/freezer:

◆

50 mm (2 inches) on all sides

◆ 300 mm (12 inches) above

the fridge/freezer

Earthing the Fridge/Freezer

For the personal safety of you and your family, your fridge/freezer must be:

◆ Plugged into its own individual wall outlet with the correct voltage and frequency, as indicated inside the refrigerator door

◆ Properly earthed (do not ground the fridge/freezer with a telephone line, gas pipe, and so on)

To minimise the possibility of electric shocks from the appliance, the wall outlet must also be earthed; have it checked by a qualified electrician. If it is not earthed, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly earthed outlet, or use a different power point.

Avoid locations affected by draughts or dampness.

50 mm

2”

50 mm

2”

If the power cord is damaged, avoid a hazard by replacing it through the manufacturer or its service

agent or a similarly qualified person. In case of power plug without ground terminal.

◆ Connect one side of the ground wire (yellow/green

or green color) with the ground screw, another side

Ground screw

Ground cable

Copper pipe

of the ground terminal with steel or copper pipe such as water pipe tap.

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