Samsung RL43T series, RL39T series, RL29T series, RL23T series User Manual

Refrigerator

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Free Standing Appliance

RL43T*/RL39T*
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SAFETY INFORMATION

• Before operating the appliance, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it at a safe place
near the appliance for your future reference.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this instruction manual. This
appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

• 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 fi nd help and information online
at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and
precautions :

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that
may result in severe personal
injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that
may result in minor personal
injury or property damage.

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions carefully.

Unplug the power plug from the
wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded
to prevent electric shock.

Call the contact center for help.

Note.

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.

CE Notice

This product has been determined to be in
compliance with the Low Voltage Directive
(2006/95/EC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Eco-Design
Directive(2009/125/EC) implemented by Regulation
(EC) No 643/2009 of the European Union.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR TRANSPORTATION

AND SITE

• When transporting and installing the
appliance, care should be taken to ensure
that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.

- Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite
or cause an eye injury.
If a leak is detected, avoid any naked fl ames 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 fl 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.

• Never start up an appliance showing any signs

of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. The
room where the refrigerator will be sited must
be 1 m³ in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant
inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant
in your particular appliance is shown on the

identifi cation plate inside the appliance.

WARNING

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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR INSTALLATION

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

- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may
cause an electric shock or fi re.

• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or

expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters or
other appliance.

• Do not plug several appliances into the same

multiple power board.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical which has a voltage
rating that matched the rating plate.

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

• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the

power plug.

- There is a risk of electric shock or fi re.

• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or

abrasion damage along its length or at either
end.

• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

- Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause
an explosion or fi re.

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

• Connect the power plug in proper position with
the cord hanging down.

- If you connect the power plug upside down, wire

can get cut off and cause fi re or electric shock.

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

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

- This constitutes a fi re hazard.

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

• The refrigerator must be grounded.

- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent

any power leakages 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.

• If the power cord is damaged, have it
replaced immediately by the manufacturer
or its service agent.

• The fuse on the refrigerator must be changed by
a qualifi ed technician or service company.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or

personal injury.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION

• Keep ventilation opening in the appliance
enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstruction.

• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR USING

• Do not insert the power plug with wet
hands.

• 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.

• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area

under the appliance.

- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

• Do not let children step on drawer’s cover.

- It may break and cause slip hazard.

• Do not overfi ll the refrigerator with food.

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

• Do not store volatile or fl ammable substances

such as benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether or LP
gas in the refrigerator.

- The storage of any of such products may cause
explosions.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR USING (CONT’D)

• Do not put items fi lled with water on the
refrigerator.

- If spilled, there is a risk of fi re or electric shock.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

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• Do not let children hang on the door.

- Failure to do so may cause serious personal
injury.

• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open

while the refrigerator is unattended and do not
let children enter inside of the refrigerator.

- There is a risk of children entrapment and
serious personal injury because of low
temperature.

• Do not store low temperature-sensitive

pharmaceuticals products, scientifi c materials or
other low temperature-sensitive products in the
refrigerator.

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

• Do not place or use electrical appliance inside

the refrigerator, unless they are of a type
recommended by the manufacturer.

• 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 odors.

- This may result in electric shock or fi re.

• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or

products stored in the freezer with wet hands.

- This may cause frostbite.

• Do not use mechanical devices or any other

means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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

• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that
they do not fall out.

• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked fl ames
or potential sources of ignition and air the room
in which the appliance is standing for several
minutes.

• Use only the LED Lamps provided by
manufacturer or service agents.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with and/or climb into the

appliance.

• Do not disassemble or repair the
refrigerator by yourself.

- You run risk of causing a fi re, malfunction and/
or personal injury. In case of malfunction, please

contact your service agents.

• If the appliance generates a strange noise,
a burning or smell or smoke,
unplug the power plug immediately and
contact your nearest service center.

- Failing to do so may result in electric or fi re
hazards. Keep ventilation opening in the
appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear
of obstruction.

• If any dust or water is in refrigerator, pull

out power plug and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.

- There is a risk of fi re.

• Replacing the LED Lamp

When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone

out, please contact your service agents.

• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or

dusty location, in a location exposed to direct
sunlight and water (rain drops).

• Do not install this appliance in a location where

gas may leak.

- This may result in electric shock or fi re.

• Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the

right direction so that the cord runs towards the
fl oor.

- If you plug the power plug into the socket in the
opposite direction, the electric wires within the
cable may be damaged and this may result in
electric shock or fi re.

• Install your appliance on a level and hard fl oor

that can support its weight.

- Failing to do so may result in abnormal
vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR
USING

• To get best performance of product,

- Do not place foods too closely in front of
the vents at the rear of the appliance as it can
obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.

- Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight

containers before put it into the refrigerator.

• Do not place carbonated or fi zzy drinks in the

freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or
glass containers in the freezer.

- When the contents freeze, the glass may break

and cause personal injury and property damage.

• Do not change the functionality of or modify the

refrigerator.

- Changes or modifi cations may result in personal

CAUTION

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injury and/or property damage. Any changes or
modifi cations performed by a 3rd party on this
completed appliance is neither covered under
Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung
responsible for safety issues and damages that
result from 3rd party modifi cations.

• Please observe maximum storage times and
expiry dates of frozen goods.

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

• If you will be away for more than three weeks
or the refrigerator will not be used for a long
period of time, you must empty and clean the
refrigerator and pull out the power plug. Wipe
excess moisture from the inside and leave the
doors open.

- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.

- Deterioration in the insulation may cause fi re.

• There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator
from the power supply if you will be away for
less than three weeks. But, Remove all the food
if you are going away for the three weeks or
more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, rinse
and dry.

• This refrigerator contains fl uorinated greenhouse
gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Foam
blown with fl uorinated greenhouse gases.

• If the appliance is fl ooded, cut the power
immediately and contact your nearest

service center.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Do not directly spray water inside or

outside the refrigerator.

- There is a risk of fi re or electric shock.

• Do not spray infl ammable gas near the
refrigerator.

- There is a risk of explosion or fi re.

• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the
display.

- Printed letters on the display may come off.

• Remove any foreign matter or dust from
the power plug pins. But do not use a wet
or damp cloth when cleaning the plug,
remove any foreign material or dust from
the power plug pins.

- Otherwise there is a risk of fi re or electric shock.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
performing maintenance.

Defrosting

- Refrigerator compartment

Defrosting is actuated automatically.

- Freezer compartment

The freezer compartment does not defrost
automatically, otherwise the frozen food would
start thawing. A layer of frost in the freezer
compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen
food and increases power consumption. Remove
the layer of hoarfrost regularly.

Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with
pointed object. You could damage the
refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant

may ignite or cause eye injuries.

1. Pull out mains plug.

2. Place the freezer drawers containing the

food in a cool location.

3. Open condensation outlet.

4. Place the empty container under the open
condensation outlet.

5. When the freezer compartment has defrosted,
pour the water out of the freezer drawer. Wipe
any remaining water off the bottom of the
freezer compartment with a sponge.

6. Close condensation outlet.

7. When defrosting is complete, connect and
switch on the appliance again.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR DISPOSAL

• Ensure that none of the pipes on the
back of the appliance 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
refrigerator to see which refrigerant is used for
your refrigerator. When this product contains
fl ammable gas (Refrigerant R600a), contact your
local authority in regard to safe disposal of this
product. Cyclopentane is used as an insulation
blowing gas. The gases in insulation material
require special disposal procedure. Please
contact your local authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal of this product.
Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the
appliances are damaged prior to disposal. The
pipes shall be broken in the open space.

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

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