Samsung RSH7PNRS User Manual

Refrigerator

user manual

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Free Standing Appliance

features of your new refrigerator

Key features of your new refrigerator

Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features.

• HIDDEN HINGES & DOOR SWITCH

Slick-covered hidden hinges & door switch helps Neat & Stylish square frontal view.

• CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer (Optional)

With this state of the art feature, you can select Quick Cool, Thaw or Select buttons to quickly chill, thaw and cool items just in the CoolSelect drawer. Select Cool or zero Zone to control the temperature of drawer.

• EASY OPENNING (Optional)

Doors can be opened easily and smoothly with this “Easy Handle”.

• BLACK CLEAR LED DISPLAY (Optional)

With luxurious black window, you can see and feel the neat & clear design.

• SOFT TOUCH TYPE HOME BAR (Optional)

With soft touch type Home Bar, just push and catch to open or close with the latch and damping system.

• EASILY MOVABLE TRAY (Optional)

New concept tray to increase the movability with food simultaneously. Useful for storage of desserts and cakes etc.

• Premium Design ice and water Dispenser

Quick and easy access to filtered water and cubed/crushed ice at your fingertips with the external dispenser.

• Clear View icemaker

The Icemaker is located in the freezer door, this ensures that all the freezer shelf space can be fully utilised. Ice cubes are quickly produced and the clear ice bucket lets you easily see the amount of ice cubes produced.

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 Energy efficiency Directive (96/57/EC) of the European Union.

For easy future reference write the model and serial number down. You will find your model number on the left hand side wall of the refrigerator.

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Model #

Serial #

safety information

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 find help and information online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and precautions :

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

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

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WARNING 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 leaking from the pipe work 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.

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

WARNING 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 fire.

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

• D o n o t p l u g s e v e r a l a p p l i a n c e s i n t o t h e s a m e m u l t i p l e p o w e r b o a rd . 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 fire hazard from overheated wires.

•If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.

-There is a risk of electric shock of fire.

•Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

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

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

-Damage to the cord may cause short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

•Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

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

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

•After unpacking, keep the packing materials out of reach of children.

-There is a risk of death from suffocation if children put them over their head.

•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 fire 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 fire hazard.

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

• The refrigerator must be grounded.

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-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 qualified technician or service company.

-Failing to do so may result in electric shock or personal injury.

caution Caution signs for installation

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

-If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.

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

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

WARNING 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 put items filled with water on the refrigerator.

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

•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 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 overfill the refrigerator with food.

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

•Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole.

-Failure to do so may cause personal injury or material damage.

•Do not store volatile or flammable substances such as benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether or LP gas in the refrigerator.

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

•Do not store low temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals products, scientific 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 fire.

•Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.

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-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 flames 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 fire, malfunction and/or personal injury. In case of malfunction, please contact your service agents.

• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the refrigerator. - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

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

•If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact service agents.

•If the products equipped with LED Lamp, do not disassemble Lamp Cover and LED Lamp by yourself.

-Please contact your service agents.

•If any dust or water is in refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.

-There is a risk of fire.

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caution CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

•If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five 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 fire.

•If you have a long vacation or business trip and won’t use water or ice dispensers, close the water valve.

-Otherwise, water leakage may occur.

•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 re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.

•Do not place carbonated or fizzy 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 modifications may result in personal injury and/or property damage. Any changes or modifications 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 modifications.

•Do not block air holes.

-If the air holes are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled. If this cooling period lasts too long, the water filter may break and cause water leakage.

-Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing near to already food.

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

•Fill water tank, ice tray, water cubes only with potable water.

•Do not place food inside the refrigerator in a haphazard way.

-The food will not cool properly.

•In case the model has Cool Select Zone, do not insert a shell to this rail, or the shelf can collide with beverage station cover and the beverage station cover can be broken.

•Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.

•The water supply to this refrigerator must only be installed/connected by a suitably qualified person and connect to a potable water supply only.

•In order to operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 138 ~ 862kpa(1.4~8.8kgf/cm3) is required.

• If the appliance is flooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service center.

caution CAUTION SIGNS FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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

• Do not spray inflammable gas near the refrigerator.

- There is a risk of explosion or fire.

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•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 fire or electric shock.

•Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole and ice chute.

-It may cause personal injury or material damage.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and performing maintenance.

WARNING 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 flammable gas (Refrigerant R600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product. Cyclopentane is used as a 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 broke in the open space.

•If the appliance contains iso-butane 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.

•When disposing of this product or other refrigerators, remove the door/door seals, door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the old appliance.

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

ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE

•In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your Electricity Company and ask how long it is going to last.

-Most power failures that are corrected within an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.

-Should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food.

•If keys are provided with the refrigerator, the keys should be kept out of the reach of children and not in vicinity of the appliance.

•The appliance might not operate consistently (possibility of temperature becoming too warm in refrigerator) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperature for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.

•Do not store food which spoils easily at low temperature, such as bananas, melons.

•Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance, as this will be carried out automatically.

•Temperature rising during the defrost can comply with ISO requirement. But if you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the appliance, please wrap the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.

•Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can shorten its storage life.

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setting up your side-by-side

refrigerator

setting up your side-by-side

refrigerator

10Getting ready to install the refrigerator

11Before using icemaker

12Removing the refrigerator doors

15 Reattaching the refrigerator doors

18Levelling the refrigerator

19Making minor adjustments to the doors

20Checking the water dispenser line(optional)

20Installing the water dispenser line

operating the SAMSUNG	25	Setting up the refrigerator
side-by-side refrigerator	26	Operating the refrigerator
25	27	Using the digital display
	28	Controlling the temperature
	29	Using the ice and cold water dispenser
	30	Shelves and bins
	31	Storing food
	33	Using the CoolSelect Zone™ Drawer (Optional)
	35	Removing the freezer accessories
	36	Removing the fridge accessories
	37	Cleaning the refrigerator
	39	Changing the interior lights
	39	Changing the water filter
	40	Using the doors

troubleshooting

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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator

gEtting rEaDy to instaLL tHE rEfrigErator

Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has to offer.

Selecting the best location for the refrigerator

•Select a location with easy access to the water supply.

•Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight.

•Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring.

•Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open easily.

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

-If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.

-Overall space required in use. Refer to drawing and dimension as below.

25mm

at least 50mm

1027mm	732mm	777mm	1155mm
	160º	160º
25mm
	1724mm

When moving your refrigerator

To prevent floor damage be sure the front levelling legs are in the up position (above the floor). Refer to ‘Levelling the refrigerator’ in the manual (at page 14).

To protect the finish of the flooring, place the protection sheet such as packing carton under the refrigerator.

When installing, servicing or cleaning

behind the refrigerator, be sure to pull the CAUTION unit straight out and push back in straight

after finishing.

Leg

Screw Driver

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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator

before using icemaker

Remove

- Hold the handle as shown in figure1.

-Slightly pull up the bottom part.

-Take out the ice bucket slowly.

Install

- Assemble it in the reverse order of disassembly. - Push the bucket in firmly until you hear a clicking sound.

- When the bucket does not fit into its place, turn the gear handle on its back

by 90 degrees and reinstall it again as shown in figure 2.

Figure1

Before calling service

-Any sounds you hear when the ice maker dumps ice into the bucket are part of normal operation.

- Not dispensing ice for long periods may cause ice clumps in the ice bucket.		90
Remove the remaining ice and empty the bucket.

- When ice does not come out, check if any ice is stuck in the chute and
remove it.
	- When ICE OFF blinks on the display panel, reinsert the bucket and/	Figure2
	or make sure it’s installed properly.
CAUTION
	- When the door is open, the Ice and water dispenser do not work.

-If you close the door hard, it may cause water spilling over the ice maker.

- To prevent dropping the ice bucket, use both hands when removing it.

-To prevent injury, be sure to clean up any ice or water that may have dropped on the floor.

- Do not let children hang on the ice dispenser or on the bucket. They may get hurt.

- Be sure not to put your hand or any object into the ice chute.

Ice Chute

It may cause personal injury or damage mechanical parts.

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rEMoVing tHE rEfrigErator Doors

If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors.

1. Removing the Front Leg Cover

First, open both the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by removing the three screws counter-clockwise.

Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator

1. Remove the water line by pressing the coupler 1 and pulling the water line 2 away.

1	Be careful that the water
	tube match same colour.
	2

Reattaching the Water Supply Line

1.Water line must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent water leakage and water dripping from the water dispenser.

Line	Line
Coupler	Coupler

2. Insert the 2 clips in the install pack and check that each clip holds the line firmly.

clip A	clip A
(6.35mm)	(6.35mm)

WHITE

Coupler

WHITE

GRAY

Coupler

GRAY

Do not cut the water line. Gently separate it from the coupler.

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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator

2. Removing the freezer door

A few things to mention first.

•Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges are not bent or broken.

•Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door.

•Place doors on a protected surface to prevent scratching or damage.

1. With the Freezer door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 1 using a screwdriver, and then disconnect the wires by gently pulling them apart 2 .

1	2

2. Remove hinge screws 3 and the ground screw 4 by turning counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge 5 . Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it

3. Next, remove the door from the lower hinge 6 by carefully lifting the door straight up 7 .

Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door.

4.Remove the lower hinge 8 from the bracket 9 by gently lifting the lower hinge upwards.

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