Refrigerator
User manual
RB3VTS *****
Free Standing Appliance
Contents
Safety information 3
Contents
Important safety symbols and precautions: 7
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 7
Critical installation warnings 8
Installation cautions 12
Critical usage warnings 13
Usage cautions 18
Cleaning cautions 20
Critical disposal warnings 21
Additional tips for proper usage 23
Saving Energy Tips 24
Instructions about the WEEE 26
Installation 27
Refrigerator at a glance 28
Step-by-step installation 29
Operations 33
Display and Control Panel (Internal display) 33
Operating your Fridge Freezer 33
Display and Control Panel (External display) 35
Operating Your Fridge Freezer 36
Temperature Adjustment Warnings 38
Maintenance 40
Handle and care 40
Cleaning 41
Door Reversing 42
Troubleshooting 47
Errors (External display) 47
Errors (Internal display) 47
General 49
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 51
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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• 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
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applicable. If you have any questions or concerns,
contact your nearest service center or nd help and
information online at www.samsung.com.
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In order to avoid the creation of a ammable gas-air
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.
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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.
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Refrigerant leaking 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.
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It is an hazardous for anyone other than an
Authorised Service Person to service this appliance.
In Queensland – the authorized Service Person
MUST hold a Gas Work Authorisation or Licence for
hydrocarbon refrigerants, to carry out Servicing or
repairs which involve the removal of covers. (For
Australia only)
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• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
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If the electrical socket does not match the refrigerator
plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similar qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
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WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of
the appliance, it must be xed in accordance with the
instructions.
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Refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a
free distance not exceeding 75 mm.
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This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000 m.
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Do not use a electric plug adapter.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the
power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be
used with a specially grounded electrical socket of
16 amperes. If this type of socket is not available in
your house, please have it installed by an authorized
electrician.
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If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the
cooler) you should take care during transportation
and installation to prevent the cooler elements from
being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly
and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a
leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your
fridge away from open ames or heat sources and
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for
a few minutes.
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• If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similar qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
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Opening the door for long periods can cause a
signicant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
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Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with
food and accessible drainage systems.
•
Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h;
ush the water system connected to a water supply if
water has not been drawn for 5days.
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Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
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Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream
and ice cubes.
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One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for freezing fresh food.
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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.
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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, and/or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTE
Useful information that helps users understand or
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.
Severe warning signs for transportation and site
WARNING
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• 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 ventilate the room in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.
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- This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane
refrigerant (R-600a), a natural gas with high
environmental compatibility that is, however, also
combustible. When transporting and installing the
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appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
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.
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Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or
expose it to the heat from stoves, room heaters, or
other appliances.
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Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple
electrical power strip. The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet
which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage
listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading of house wiring circuits,
which could cause a re hazard from overheated
wires.
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If the electric power supply 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.
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• 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.
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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.
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When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll
over or damage the power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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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 short-circuit, re,
and/or electric shock.
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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
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Do not install this appliance near a heater or
inammable material.
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Do not install this appliance in a location where gas
may leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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This refrigerator must be properly located and
installed in accordance with the instructions in this
manual before you use it.
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Connect the power plug in the correct position with
the cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the
cord may get damaged and cause a re or electric
shock.
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• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
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Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
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- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child
puts the packing materials on his or her head.
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
easily accessible after installation.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or
re due to electric leakage.
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 are found in the refrigerator, pull
out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics
service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of damage and re.
Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects
(such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes,
dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.).
- This may result in an electric shock, re, damage to
problems with the product, or injury.
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You need to remove all the protective plastic lm
before you initially plug the product in.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the snap rings used for door adjustment
or the water tube clips.
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- 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 children’s
reach.
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The refrigerator must be electrical safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have electrical grounded
the refrigerator before attempting to investigate
or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages
can cause severe electric shock.
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Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other
potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground.
- You must electrical 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.
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Plug the power plug into the wall electric socket
firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged
power cord, or a loose electric power supply wall
socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
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If the power cord is damaged, have it immediately
replaced by the manufacturer or one of its service
agents.
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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.
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WARNING When positioning the appliance, ensure the
power supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
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WARNING Do not locate multiple electric portable
socket-outlets or portable electric power supplies at
the rear of the
• WARNING Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
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enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
Installation cautions
CAUTION
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Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and
install it on a at surface.
- Keep the ventilation space in the appliance
enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstructions.
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Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation before loading foods and turning on.
appliance.
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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.
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Overload on any one door may fell the refrigerator,
causing physical injury.
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The
electric power supply socket must be easily
accessible so that the appliance can be quickly
disconnected from the supply in an emergency. It
must be located outside the area of the rear of the
appliance.
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Critical usage warnings
WARNING
• Do not insert the power plug into an electrical wall
socket with wet hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
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Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the door, the articles may
fall and cause personal injury and/or material
damage.
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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.
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Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or
products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
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Do not put a container filled with water on top of
refrigerator.
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- 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 ammable products) in
the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in re or explosion.
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Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A
serious injury may occur.
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• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They
could become trapped.
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Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under
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the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
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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.
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WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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If you detect a smell of chemical or smoke, pull
out the power plug immediately and contact your
Samsung Electronics service center.
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If any dust or water is visible in the 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 injury.
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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.
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• Do not overll the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and
cause personal injury or material damage.
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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 damage to the
product.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
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WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or any other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long
periods of time.
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- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet
rays.
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Do not t fridge shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper
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will not work.
- It may cause a personal injury because of glass
shelf drop.
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Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful when opening the doors children may be in
the area.
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If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or
potential sources of ignition, and vent 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.
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Use only the LED Lamps provided by the
manufacturer or its service agents.
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Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they
do not fall out.
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This product is intended only for the storage of food
in a domestic environment.
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Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the
refrigerator yourself.
- Unauthorized modications can cause safety
problems. To reverse an unauthorized modication,
we will charge the full cost of parts and labor.
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Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.)
other than a standard approved fuse.
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• 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.
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If the interior or exterior LED lamp has stop working,
contact your nearest service center.
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If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke,
unplug the refrigerator from the electric supply wall
socket immediately and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric or fire
hazards.
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Pull the power plug out of the electric supply wall
socket
before changing the interior lamps of the
refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
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If you experience difculty changing a non-LED light,
contact a Samsung service center.
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If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not
disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself.
- Contact a Samsung service center.
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Plug the power plug into the electric supply wall socket
firmly.
•
Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power
cord or
a loose electric supply wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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Usage cautions
CAUTION
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed
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completely. 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.
• 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.
- 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.
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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.
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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.
• 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
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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.
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Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the
doors open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
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If the refrigerator is disconnected from the
electric
power supply, you should wait for at least
five minutes before plugging it back in.
• If the refrigerator gets wet, pull out the power plug
and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
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Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass
surface.
- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or
property damage.
• Be careful that your ngers are not caught in.
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If the refrigerator is ooded, make sure to contact
your nearest service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
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Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door
or 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 or bin to
crack. Open oil containers are best kept in a cool and
shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil,
rapeseed oil, etc.
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Cleaning cautions
CAUTION
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside
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the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of re or electric shock.
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Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the
refrigerator.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox, Chloride for
cleaning.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and
may cause a re.
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Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug
the appliance from the
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electric wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or
re.
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Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water to clean the refrigerator.
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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.
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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.
Critical disposal warnings
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WARNING
• Please dispose of the packaging material from this
product in an environmentally friendly manner.
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Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the
refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal.
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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. If this refrigerator
contains ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact
your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this
product.
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• 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
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with the appliance.
- If trapped inside, the child may become injured
suffocate to death.
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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.
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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.
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
•
Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
•
Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream
and making ice cubes.
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• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
•
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.
If the water dispenser is available
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.
Additional tips for proper usage
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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.
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- Should the power failure last more than 24 hours,
remove and discard all frozen food.
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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.
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In case of particular foods, keeping it under
refrigeration can have a bad effect on preservation
due to its properties.
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• Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no
need to manually defrost your appliance. This will be
carried out automatically.
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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.
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Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed
completely.
Saving Energy Tips
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Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate
ventilation. Ensure that it is not exposed to direct
sunlight and never put it near a direct source of heat
(a radiator, for example).
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Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for
energy efciency.
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Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the
appliance.
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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.
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Do not keep the door of the refrigerator open for too
long when putting food in or taking food out. The
shorter the time the door is open, the less frost buildup you’ll have in the freezer.
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It is recommended to install the refrigerator with
clearance to the back and sides. This will help reduce
power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.
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We recommend the value of clearance to be :
- Right, left, and back side: more than 50 mm
- Top side: more than 100 mm
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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
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staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments;
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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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Instructions about the WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & 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 (e.g. charger, headset,
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For information on Samsung’s environmental
commitments and product specic regulatory
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.
obligations e.g. REACH, WEEE, Batteries, visit our
sustainability page available via Samsung.com
(For products sold in European countries only)
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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.
Installation
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Installation
Refrigerator at a glance
The actual image and provided component parts of the refrigerator may differ,
depending on the model and the country.
Installation
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
13
12
11
B
10
A. Fridge compartment
B. Freezer compartment
1. Wine rack *
2. Refrigerator shelves
3. Upper drawer *
4. Drawer cover
5. Drawer
6. Freezer upper baskets
7. Freezer middle baskets
8. Freezer bottom baskets
9. Levelling feet
10. Freezer glass shelf*
11. Bottle bin
12. Door bin
13. Internal display *
14. Egg holders
15. Ice box trays
* Applicable models only
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NOTE
• To quickly freeze large quantities of food, use the bottom drawer.
•
For best energy efciency, make sure all of shelves, drawers, and baskets are placed
in their original position.
To freeze large amounts of food, activate Super freeze when putting food in the
•
freezer.
To secure more storage space (applicable models only)
To get more space, you can remove the top and middle drawer of freezer compartment
since it does not affect thermal and mechanical characteristics. A declared storage
volume of frozen food storage compartment is calculated with these drawers removed.
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Step-by-step 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.
o
Climate Class Symbol
Extended Temperate SN Between +10 and +32 +10 and +32
Temperate N Between +16 and +32 +16 and +32
Subtropical ST Between +16 and +38 +18 and +38
Tropical T Between +16 and +43 +18 and +43
IEC 62552 (ISO 15502) ISO 8561
Ambient Temperature (
NOTE
The cooling performence and power consumption of the refrigerator may be affected
by the ambient temperature,the door-openning frequency,and the location of the
refrigerator. We recommend adjusting the temperature settins as appropriate.
•
Install the two plastic distance guides (the parts on the black vanes
-condenser- at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the gure) to
prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
The distance between the appliance and back wall must be a
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maximum of 75 mm.
C)
Installation
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Installation
A
B
C
02
04
05
06
07
03
01
01 01
Clearance
See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation.
Installation
Deep (A) 650 mm
Width (B) 595 mm
Overall Height (C) 1860 mm
1 more than 50 mm recommended
2 160o (Fridge) / 125o (Freezer)
3 528 mm (maximum)
4 1123 mm (maximum)
5 586 mm
6 3 mm
7 1206 mm
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NOTE
The measurements in the above table may
differ, depending on the measuring method.
STEP 2 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 3 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 at-head screwdriver for levelling.
To adjust the height of the left side:
Insert a at-head screwdriver into the leveller
of the front left leg. Turn the leveller clockwise
to raise, or turn it counter clockwise to lower.
Installation
To adjust the height of the right side:
Insert a at-head screwdriver into the leveller
of the front right leg. Turn the leveller
clockwise to raise, or turn it counter clockwise
to lower.
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Installation
STEP 4 Initial settings
By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning.
Remove the PE foam sheet on each shelf corner, which is attached to protect the
1.
refrigerator during transportation.
2.
Plug the power cord into the wall electric power supply 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. The freezer will then
be slightly chilled, and the motor will run smoothly.
Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature. Now the refrigerator is
5.
Installation
ready for use.
STEP 5 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
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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.
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Operations
Display and Control Panel (Internal display)
3 5 6 4
Using the Control Panel
1. Enables the setting of the freezer.
2. Enables the setting of the cooler.
3. Freezer set value screen.
4. Cooler set value screen.
5. Super freeze symbol.
6. Alarm symbol.
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Operating your Fridge Freezer
Once you have plugged in the product, all symbols will be displayed for 2 seconds
and the initial values will be shown as -18°C on the freezer adjustment indicator, and
+4°C on the fridge adjustment indicator.
Freezer Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature value for the freezer
setting indicator is -18°C.
Press the freezer set button once. When you
•
rst press the button, the previous value will
blink on the screen.
Whenever you press the same button, a lower
•
temperature will be set (-16°C, -18°C, -20°C,
-22°C or -24°C).
If you continue to press the button, it will
•
restart from -16°C.
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Operations
Cooler Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature value for the cooler
setting indicator is +4°C.
• Press the cooler button once.
Whenever you press the button, a lower
•
temperature will be set (+8°C, +6°C, +5°C,
+4°C, or +2°C).
If you continue to press the button, it will
•
restart from +8°C.
Operations
Super Freeze Mode
Purpose
• To freeze a large quantity of food that cannot t on the fast freeze shelf.
• To freeze prepared foods.
• To freeze fresh food quickly to retain freshness.
How to use
To enable the super freeze mode, press
and hold the freezer temperature setting
button for 3 seconds. Once the super
freeze mode has been set, the super freeze
symbol on the indicator will be lit and the
machine will beep to conrm the mode has been
switched on.
During Super Freeze Mode:
•
The temperature of the Cooler may be adjusted.
In this case, Super Freeze mode will continue.
• Super Freeze mode can be cancelled in the
same way it is selected.
Notes:
•
The maximum amount of fresh food (in
kilograms) that can be frozen within 24 hours is shown on the appliance label.
For optimal appliance performance in maximum freezer capacity, activate super
•
freeze mode.
Super freeze mode will automatically cancel after 24 hours, depending on the
environmental temperature or when the freezer sensor reaches a sufciently low
temperature.
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Display and Control Panel (External display)
Using the Control Panel
1. It enables the setting value of freezer to
be modied and super freeze mode to be
activated if desired. Freezer may be set to -16,
-18, -20, -22, -24°C and Super freeze.
2. It enables the setting value of cooler to be
modied and super cool mode to be activated
if desired. Cooler maybe set to 8, 6, 5, 4, 2°C
and super cool.
3. It is super freeze indicator.
4. It is super cooling indicator.
5. Sr alarm indicator.
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3
5
Using the Control Panel
Cooler Set Button
The cooler set button allows changes to be made
to the temperature of the cooler compartment.
Super cool mode can also be activated using this button.
Freezer Set Button
The freezer set button allows changes to be made to the temperature of the freezer
compartment. Super freezer mode can also be activated using this button.
Sr Alarm
Sr alarm will change to red if any problems occur.
2
1
Operations
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Operations
Operating Your Fridge Freezer
Super Cool Mode
When would it be used?
•
To cool huge quantities of food.
• To cool fast food.
• To cool food quickly.
•
To store seasonal food for a long period.
Activating Super Cool Mode
Push the cooler set button until the super cool symbol illuminates. The buzzer will
sound twice and the mode will be set.
During Super Cool Mode
Super cool mode can be cancelled in the same way it is selected.
Operations
Super Freeze Mode
When would it be used?
• To freeze a large quantity of food that cannot t on the fast freeze shelf.
• To freeze prepared foods.
• To freeze fresh food quickly to retain freshness.
Activating Super Freeze Mode
Push the freezer set button until the super freez symbol illuminates. The buzzer will
sound twice and the mode will be set.
During Super Freeze Mode
Super freez mode can be cancelled in the same way it is selected.
Screen Saver Mode
Purpose
This mode saves energy by switching off all control panel lighting when the panel is
left inactive.
How to Use
• Screen saver mode will be activated automatically after 30 seconds.
•
If you press any key while the lighting of the control panel is off, the current
machine settings will reappear on the display to let you make any change you wish.
If you do not cancel the screen saving mode or press any key for 30 seconds,
•
control panel will remain off.
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To deactivate the screen saving mode,
• To cancel the screen saving mode, rst of all, you need to press any key to activate
the keys and then press and hold the freezer set button for 5 seconds.
To reactivate screen saving mode, press and hold the freezer set button for 5
•
seconds.
Cooler Temperature Settings
• Press the cooler set button once.
When you rst press the button, the previous value will appear on the setting
•
indicator of the cooler.
Whenever you press this button, a lower temperature will be set (+8°C, +6°C, +5°C,
•
+4°C, +2°C, or super cool).
If you press the cooler set button until the super cool symbol appears on the cooler
•
setting indicator, and do not press any buttons for 3 second, super cool will ash.
• If you continue to press the same button, it will restart from +8°C.
Freezer Temperature Settings
• Press the freezer set button once.
When you rst press the button, the previous value will appear on the setting
•
indicator of the freezer.
Whenever you press this button, a lower temperature will be set (-16°C, -18°C,
•
-20°C, -22°C, -24°C, or super freeze).
If you press the freezer set button until the super freez symbol appears on the
•
freezer setting indicator, and do not press any buttons for 3 second, super freezer
will ash.
• If you continue to press the same button, it will restart from -16°C.
Operations
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Operations
Recommended Settings for the Freezer and Cooler Compartment Temperature
Freezer Compartment
o
-18
C 4oC
o
-20
C, -22oC or -24oC 4oC
Cooler
Compartment
Remarks
For regular use and best
performance.
Recommended when
environmental temperature
exceeds 30°C.
Must be used when you wish to
freeze food in a short period of
Super Freeze mode 4
o
C
time.
These temperature settings must
be used when the environmental
temperature is high or if you think
the refrigerator compartment is
Operations
o
-18
C, -20oC, -22oC or
-24oC
2oC
not cool enough becuse the door is
being opened frequently.
Door Open Alarm Function
If fridge door is opened more than 2 minutes, appliance sounds ‘beep beep’.
Temperature Adjustment Warnings
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than
10°C in terms of its efciency.
Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an adjustment.
•
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door
openings, the quantity of food kept inside the fridge and the ambient temperature
in the location of your fridge.
In order to allow your fridge to reach the operating temperature after being
•
connected to mains, do not open the doors frequently or place large quantities of
food in the fridge. Please note that, depending on the ambient temperature, it may
take 24 hours for your fridge to reach the operating temperature.
A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your
•
fridge when connecting or disconnecting to mains, or when an energy breakdown
occurs. Your fridge will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.
Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature (T/SN = 10°C -
•
43°C) intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class displayed on
the information label. We do not recommend operating your appliance out of the
stated temperature limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
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Important installation instructions
This appliance is designed to work in difcult climate conditions (up to 43 degrees C
or 110 degrees F) and is powered with ‘Freezer Shield’ technology which ensures that
the frozen food in the freezer will not defrost even if the ambient temperature falls
as low as -15 °C. So you may then install your appliance in an unheated room without
having to worry about frozen food in the freezer being spoilt. When the ambient
temperature returns to normal, you may continue using the appliance as usual.
To make ice cubes:
•
Tray ice maker: Fill the tray with water up
to the maximum level (A) as shown in the
illustration.
Ice tray: Fill the tray with water up to the
•
maximum level marked on the inner rear of
the tray.
To empty the ice tray, hold both ends of the
tray and gently twist to remove the ice cubes.
Operations
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MaintenanceMaintenance
Handle and care
Maintenance
1. Lift the rear of the shelf (or the wine
rack) slightly up to pull it out.
Turn the shelf (or wine rack) diagonally
2.
to remove it.
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CAUTION
• Do not put food or objects in front of
the Vegetable box. The door will not
close properly.
The shelf must be inserted correctly. Do
•
not insert upside down.
When reinserting the shelf, make sure
•
to push in the shelf to the end until it
ts.
Glass containers may scratch the
•
surface of glass shelves.
Cleaning
Interior and exterior
WARNING
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning
purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a re.
• Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock.
Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from
the power plug terminals and contact points.
1. Unplug the power cord.
Use a moistened, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator’s
2.
interior and exterior.
3. When done, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well.
4. Plug in the power cord.
LED Lamps
To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre.
WARNING
The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This
can cause electric shock.
Maintenance
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Maintenance
Door Reversing
1
Maintenance
2
Display on door
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4
5
6
7
Maintenance
8
9
10
11
12
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Maintenance
Maintenance
13
14
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15
Display on door
16
16/5
16/1
16/2
16/3
16/4
Maintenance
17
16/6
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Maintenance
19
18
21-a
Display on door
Maintenance
21-a
-1-
20
21-b
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21-a
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Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding
normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users.
Errors (External display)
Your fridge - freezer will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer are
at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Alarm indicator (
) is
displayed in the control panel.
ERROR TYPE MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO
Alarm indicator
"Failure" Warning
There is/are some
part(s) out of order
or there is a failure
in the cooling
process.
The product is
plugged for the
rst time or a
long-time power
interruption for 1
hour.
Check the door
is open or not
and check if the
product working
1 hour. If the door
is not open and
the product had
worked 1 hour,
call service for
assistance as soon
as possible.
Errors (Internal display)
Your fridge - freezer will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer
are at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Warning codes are
displayed in the freezer and cooler indicators.
ERROR
YPE
T
E01 Sensor warning
E02 Sensor warning
E03 Sensor warning
E06 Sensor warning
E07 Sensor warning
E08
MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO
Call Service for assistance as soon
as possible.
Call Service for assistance as soon
as possible.
Call Service for assistance as soon
as possible.
Call Service for assistance as soon
as possible.
Call Service for assistance as soon
as possible.
- This is not a device failure, this
error helps to prevent damages
to the compressor.
- The voltage needs to be
increased back to required levels
If this warning continues an
authorised technician needs to be
contacted.
Low Voltage
Warning
Power supply to
the device has
dropped to below
170V.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
ERROR
TYPE
E09
E10
E11
MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO
1.
Set the freezer temperature
to a colder value or set Super
Freeze. This should remove the
error code once the required
temperature has been reached.
Keep doors closed to improve
time taken to reach the correct
temperature.
2.
Freezer
compartment is
not cold enough
Fridge
compartment is
not cold enough
Fridge
compartment is
too cold
Likely to occur
after long term
power failure.
Likely to occur
after:
- Long term power
failure.
- Hot food has
been left in the
fridge.
Various
Remove any products which
have thawed/defrosted during
this error. They can be used
within a short period of time.
3.
Do not add any fresh produce
to the freezer compartment
until the correct temperature
has been reached and the error
is no longer.
If this warning continues an
authorised technician needs to be
contacted.
Set the fridge temperature to
1.
a colder value or set Super
Cool. This should remove the
error code once the required
temperature has been reached.
Keep doors closed to improve
time taken to reach the correct
temperature.
2.
Please empty the location
at the front area of air duct
channel holes and avoid putting
food close to the sensor.
If this warning continues an
authorised technician needs to be
contacted.
1.
Check is Super Cool mode is
activated
2.
Reduce the fridge compartment
temperature
3.
Check to see if vents are clear
and not clogged
If this warning continues an
authorised technician needs to be
contacted.
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General
Temperature
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Fridge/freezer does
not operate.
Fridge/freezer
temperature is warm.
Fridge/freezer is
over-cooling.
Exterior wall is hot.
Power cord is not plugged
in properly.
Temperature control is not
set correctly.
Refrigerator is located
near a heat source or
direct sunlight.
Not enough clearance
between refrigerator and
sides/rear.
The refrigerator is
overloaded. Food is
blocking the refrigerator
vents.
Temperature control is not
set correctly.
Refrigerator has hot pipe
in the exterior wall.
Properly plug in the power
cord.
Set the temperature lower.
Keep the refrigerator away
from direct sunlight or a heat
source.
We recommend that the gap
between the refrigerator and
nearby walls (or cabinets) is
more than 50 mm.
Do not overload the
refrigerator. Do not allow
food to block ventilation.
Set the temperature higher.
To prevent condensation,
the refrigerator has hot pipe
in the front and side walls.
If the ambient temperature
rises, this equipment may
produce more heat. This is
not a system failure.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Odors
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Spoiled food.
Refrigerator has odors.
Food with strong odors.
Frost
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Frost around the vents. Food is blocking the vents.
Frost on interior walls. Door is not closed roperly.
Fruits or vegetables are
frozen.
Troubleshooting
Food in the fridge are
frozen.
Condensation
Fruits or vegetables are
stored in the Optimal
Fresh Zone.
The temperature of the
fridge is too low.
Food with high moisture
content (such as fruit and
vegetable) contact with
cold air directly.
Clean the refrigerator and
remove any spoiled food.
Make sure strong smelling
food is wrapped airtight.
Make sure no food blocks
the refrigerator vents.
Make sure food does not
block the door. Clean the
door gasket.
Store fruits or vegetables
•
in the vegetable box, or
adjust the inner dial of
the Optimal Fresh Zone
(MAX to MIN).
For more information
•
about Optimal Fresh Zone,
see page 37.
Adjust the temperature.
Do not store food with high
moisture content at the back
of the fridge.
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Condensation forms on
the interior walls.
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If door is left open,
moisture enters the
refrigerator.
Food with high moisture
content.
Remove the moisture and
do not open the door for a
long time.
Make sure food is wrapped
airtight.
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!
Troubleshooting
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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!
• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door,
Troubleshooting
whooshing sounds may occur.
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