Samsung RL38HGSW, RL44QGIS, RL44ECTB, RL41PGPS, RL38HGTB Manual

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OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................	2
INSTALLING THE FRIDGE / FREEZER .........................................	5
PREPARING THE FRIDGE / FREEZER .........................................	6
USING THE CONTROL FEATURES ...............................................	6
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER .........	10
MAKING ICE ...................................................................................	11
USING THE WATER DISPENSER (Only available on some models) ..	12
CLEANING THE WATER DISPENSER ........................................	13
REPLACING THE INTERIOR LIGHT (Only available on some models) ...	14
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING ................................................	15
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ....................................................	18
VIEW OF YOUR FRIDGE / FREEZER .........................................	19

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Instructions.

Warning	We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

These operating instructions cover various models. The characteristics of your appliance Note may differ slightly from those described in this instructions.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

CAUTION / WARNING SYMBOLS USED OTHER SYMBOLS USED

Indicates that a danger of death or

Warning serious injury exists.

Indicates that a risk of personal injury or

Caution material damage exists.

Represents something you must NOT do.

Represents something you must NOT disassemble.

Represents something you must NOT touch.

Represents something you must follow.

Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.

Represents a ground is needed to prevent electric shock.

This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or a place where it may come in contact with water.

•Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves or doors in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themsleves.

The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

If the refrigerator will not be used for vacation or a long period of time, ensure the refrigerator is empty and disconnect the plug from the mains.

•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 whilst the power is off. But Should the power failure last more than 24hours, remove all frozen food.

Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.

Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself. You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunctions and/or personal injury.

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

Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters or other appliance.

If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out the power plug immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.

R600a or R134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the Compressor label on the rear of the appliance and the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerator is used for your refrigerator.

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.

Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of

ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

•In order to avoid the creation of a flammable 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.

The room must be 1m3 in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance.

•Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer

When disposing of this or other refrigerators, remove the door/door seals, door latch so that small children or animals cannot get trapped inside.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

When this product contains flammable gas (Refrigerant R600a) contact your local

authority with regard to safe disposal of this product.

Cyclopentane used as a insulation blowing gas.

The gases in the insulation material require special disposal procedure. Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally friendly manner. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product. This product contains flammable insulation blowing gas.

Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally friendly way.

• The refrigerant used in the refrigerator/freezer and the gases in the insulation material require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes

CAUTIONS on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Warning

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.

Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.

Have the power code repaired or replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent if the power cord has become frayed or damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.

When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

Do not insert the power cord with wet hands.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.

Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug. Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins. Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back.

If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOOD KEEPING & TREATMENT CAUTION

INSTALLATION CAUTION

Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.

• When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage.

Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.

• When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.

• Bottle should be stored tightly together in the refrigerator so that they do not fall out. Do not spray inflammable gas near the refrigerator.

• There is a risk of explosion or fire. Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator.

• There is a risk of fire or electric shock. Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.

• This may cause frostbite.

Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator.

• The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products may cause explosions.

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.

Do not store pharmaceuticals products, scientific materials or temperaturesensitive products in the refrigerator.

• Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator.

Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.

• If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.

This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.

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.

GROUNDING CAUTION

The refrigerator must be grounded.

• You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power one word or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the refrigerator.

Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightening rods as ground.

• Improper use of the ground plug can result in electric shock.

Warning

•Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or mounting 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 place or use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator/ freezer, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

CLEANING CAUTION

Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance.

• Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole. It may cause personal injury or material damage.

Before operating the appliance, please read this manual throughly and retain it for your reference.

INSTALLING THE FRIDGE/FREEZER

Allow an adequate space and install the fridge/freezer on a firm, level floor.

•If the appliance is not level, there may be unusual noises and poor cooling.

•Wait for at least one hour before plugging the appliance in.

Clean the fridge/freezer.

• Wipe and clean the appliance inside and outside with a damp cloth.

Plug the fridge/freezer into a wall socket used exclusively by this appliance.

• This appliance must be properly grounded.

Place the food in the fridge/freezer.

•It is recommended that you wait for the appliance to cool for 2-3 hours before storing food in it.

LEVELLING

If the front of the appliance is slightly higher than the rear, the door can be closed more easily.

The appliance tilts down to the left.

Turn the left adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow with a flat head screwdriver until the appliance is level.

The appliance tilts down to the right.

Turn the right adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow with a flat head screwdriver until the appliance is level.

Allow the enough space for opening drawers.

Drawers can be easily opened with this condition.

with depth opened	1050mm
doors

at least

595mm

50mm

600mm

at least

at least

50mm

50mm

950mm

PREPARING THE FRIDGE/FREEZER

To prepare your appliance for use and to check that it is running correctly, take the following steps.

Install all shelves and compartments removed during transport in the correct positions.

Clean the fridge/freezer and accessories to remove any dust that accumulated during packing and shipping.

The interior light of the appliance will light up when fridge door is open.

Set the temperature control to the coldest temperature and let the refrigerator operate for one hour. The freezer should get slightly chilled and the motor should run smoothly with soft hum.

Your fridge/freezer is operated by a compressor which switches “Operation” to maintain the internal temperature. For the first five minutes after initial start-up, it may be slightly noisy. This is quite normal and does not represent a fault.

Store food once the temperature in the refrigerator is sufficiently low. It takes a few hours after starting the refrigerator to reach the proper temperature.

If the appliance does not operate correctly, check the electricity supply. If the problem persists, contact your dealer.

USING THE CONTROL FEATURES

A. Basic Model

Operation Button

• If you want to turn off, keep pressing for 3 seconds.

	Do not disassemble the refrigerator with unit turned on.
Note	- It may cause electric shocks or other damages.

Temp. Control button

•Press the Temp. Control button to control the refrigerator temperature.

•Initially, the mid-point temperature setting is selected.

•There are five temperature settings, represented by five indicator lights ( ). When all lights are on, the temperature is at its coldest.

•Press the Temp. Control button one or more times until the required temperature is set.

•The freezer temperature will be adjusted automatically according to the refrigerator temperature.