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Refrigerator
User manual
Free Standing Appliance
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Contents
Contents
Safety information 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 6
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 7
Critical installation warnings 7
Installation cautions 11
Critical usage warnings 12
Usage cautions 17
Cleaning cautions 19
Critical disposal warnings 20
Additional tips for proper usage 21
Saving Energy Tips 23
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as 24
Instructions about the WEEE 24
Installation 25
Refrigerator at a glance 25
Step-by-step installation 26
Operations 37
Feature panel 37
Special features 41
Maintenance 43
Door reversal (applicable models only) 43
Handle and care 58
Cleaning 60
Replacement 60
Troubleshooting 61
General 61
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 64
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• 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.
Safety information
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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 applicable. If you have any
questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center
or nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.
• 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. When this product contains ammable
gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local authority in
regard to safe disposal of this product.
• 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.
• 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.
• Refrigerant squirting 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 hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized
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)
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a ammable propellant in this 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.
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Safety information
Severe warning signs for transportation and site
WARNING
• 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 air
the room in which the appliance is standing for several
minutes.
- 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
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.
• 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
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.
• If the 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may
leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in
accordance with the instructions in this manual before you
use it.
• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the
cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire
can get cut off and cause a re or electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged
by the back of the refrigerator.
• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- 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
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 is in the refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of 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.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic lm before
you initially plug the product in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the snap rings used for door adjustment or the
water tube clips.
- 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.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the
refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair
any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause
severe electric shock.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential
lightning attractors as an electrical ground.
- You must 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.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use
a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall
socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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Safety information
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced
immediately by the manufacturer or one of its service
agents.
• 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.
Installation cautions
CAUTION
• 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.
• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours before loading
foods after installation and turning on.
• 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.
• Overload on any one door may fell the refrigerator,
causing physical injury.
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Critical usage warnings
WARNING
• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet
hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• 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 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.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products
stored in the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not put a container lled with water on the refrigerator.
- 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 products) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in re or explosion.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
- Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be
careful when you open the doors if children are in the
area.
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Safety information
• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A
serious injury may occur.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could
become trapped.
• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the
appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
• 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.
• Do not place or use electrical appliance inside
the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug
immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service
center.
• If any dust or water is in 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 them to slip.
• 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.
• 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 problems with the product.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• 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.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of
time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
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• Do not put fridge shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper could
not work.
- It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf
drop.
• Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be
careful when you open the doors if children are in the area.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or
potential sources of ignition, and air 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.
• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or
its service agents.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do
not fall out.
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a
domestic environment.
• 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.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other
than a standard fuse.
• 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 gone out, contact
your nearest service center.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug
the refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric or re hazards.
• 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 you experience difculty changing a non-LED light,
contact a Samsung service center.
• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not
disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself.
- Contact a Samsung service center.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or
loose 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
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.
• Do not place glass or bottles or carbonated beverages into
the freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may
result in injury.
• 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.
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• 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
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. If a cooling
period lasts too long, the water lter may break and
cause water leakage.
• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors
open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply,
you should wait for at least ve minutes before plugging it
back in.
• When the refrigerator got wet by water, pull out the power
plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
• 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.
• The lamps in the freezer and refrigerator can be turned off
if the doors of the freezer and refrigerator are left open
for 2 seconds or longer.
- The lamps will turn back on when the doors are closed
and opened again.
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Safety information
• If the refrigerator is ooded, make sure to contact your
nearest service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
Cleaning cautions
CAUTION
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the
refrigerator.
- There is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the
refrigerator.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the
appliance from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
Critical disposal warnings
WARNING
• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product
in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the
refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal.
• 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.
• 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 with the
appliance. If trapped inside, a child may get hurt or
suffocate to death.
- If trapped inside, the child may become injury and
suffocate to death.
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Safety information
• 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.
• 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.
• DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away
your old refrigerator or freezer:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
Additional tips for proper usage
• 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.
- 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.
• In case of particular foods, keeping it under refrigeration
can have a bad effect on preservation due to its properties.
• Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need
to manually defrost your appliance. This will be carried out
automatically.
• 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.
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed
completely.
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Saving Energy Tips
• 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).
• Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for
energy efciency.
• Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the
appliance.
• 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.
• 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 build-up you’ll have in
the freezer.
• 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.
• For the most efcient use of energy, please keep the all
inner ttings such as baskets, drawers, shelves on the
position supplied by manufacturer.
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This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as
• staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments;
• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-retail applications.
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, 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.
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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.
Refrigerator at a glance
NOTE
The actual image and provided component parts of the refrigerator may differ, depending
on the model and the country.
02
01
05
07
08
09
03
04
06
10
11
01 Control Panel
02 Auto Ice Maker (Optional)
03 Twist Ice Maker (Type A) *
04 Freezer shelf
05 Slide & Reach Pantry *
06 Guard container
07 Refrigerator shelves
08 Vegetable shelf
09 Vegetable Drawer
10 Freezer Guard
11 Refrigerator guard
* applicable models only
Installation
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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
Clearance
See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation.
B
D
C
A
Model RT18* RT21*
Depth "A" 810 mm 810 mm
Width “B” 729 mm 836 mm
Height “C” 1669 mm 1694 mm
Overall Height
“D”
1697 mm 1722 mm
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01
03
05
02
04
RT18* RT21*
01 50 mm 50 mm
02 121° 121°
03 50 mm 50 mm
04 1117 mm 1280 mm
05 1470 mm 1521 mm
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STEP 2 Flooring
• The surface to install the refrigerator
must support a fully loaded refrigerator,
or approximately 90 kg.
• To protect the oor, put a large piece
of cardboard on each leg 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 carpets along the movement path.
STEP 3 Adjust the levelling legs
Level the refrigerator by manually
adjusting the levelling legs. Turn the
levelling legs clockwise to lower the
position, or turn counter clockwise to raise.
For safety reasons, adjust the front side a
little higher than the rear side.
A
Leave the legs at least (A) mm from the
oor as shown.
• (A) 39 mm for RT18*
• (A) 43 mm for RT21*
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STEP 4 Connect the water line (optional)
Connect the water line to the ice maker. For the ice maker to operate properly, a water
pressure of 20-125 psi is required. After you have connected the water line, make sure the
water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly lled.
CAUTION
Do not reuse an old hose set. Use the new hose sets supplied with your refrigerator only.
• The water line installation is not covered by the Warranty of this product. Read carefully
through these instructions to protect your property and prevent possible damage.
• Banging pipes (water banging in the pipes) can cause damage to the refrigerator, and
lead to water leakage or ooding. If you encounter this problem, contact a plumber for
professional assistance.
• To prevent burns and product damage, do not connect the water line to a hot water
source.
• Do not install the water line in areas where temperatures fall below the freezing point.
• When using any electrical device (such as a motorized drill) during installation, be sure
the device is insulated and properly grounded to prevent electric shock.
• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
• The water lter must be replaced as instructed by the manufacturer or the retailer.
• To purchase additional water lters, contact the manufacturer or the retailer of the lter.
NOTE
• You can purchase the water line installation kit from your retailer. We recommend using
a kit that contains copper tubing and a 6 mm compression nut.
• In an area with low water pressure (below 20 psi), you can install a booster pump to
compensate for the low pressure.
To assemble the water line installation kit
A
B
C
1. Shut off the main water source.
2. Insert the pipe clamp (B) and the shut-
off valve (C) into the cold water line (A).
A
B
3. Connect the water line installation kit
(A) to the shut-off valve (B).
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To connect the water line to the refrigerator
WARNING
Make sure to connect the water line only to a potable water source.
There are several items you must purchase to complete this connection. You may nd these
items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.
Copper Tubing
• 6.35 mm copper tubing
• 6.35 mm compression nut (1 pc)
• Ferrule (2 pc)
Plastic Tubing
• 6.35 mm plastic tubing Molded end (Bulb)
• 6.35 mm compression nut (1 pc)
A
01
02
03 08
04
05
06
07
B
A. Refrigerator
B. Household water supply line
01 Compression nut (6.35 mm) (Not
supplied)
02 Ferrule (Not supplied)
03 Copper tubing (Not supplied)
04 Plastic tubing (Assembled)
05 Compression tting (Not supplied)
06 Molded end (Bulb)
07 Compression nut (B) (6.35 mm) (Not
supplied)
08 Plastic tubing (A) (Not supplied)
1. Connect the household water line to the assembled compression tting.
- If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut (B) (not supplied) and ferrule
(not supplied) on the copper tubing (not supplied) as shown.
- If you are using plastic tubing (A), insert the molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing
(A) into the compression tting.
CAUTION
If you use plastic tubing, (A) do not use it without the molded end (Bulb).
2. Tighten the compression nut (B) onto the compression tting. Do not over-tighten the
compression nut (B).
3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage. If you nd water drops or leakage in
the connection areas, turn off the main water supply. Check the connections and, if
necessary, tighten.
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4. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice maker make ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that
period of time, throw out the rst 1 or 2 buckets of ice the ice maker makes to ensure
all impurities have been removed from the water line.
NOTE
• If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 6.35 mm of the plastic tubing
to make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.
• Leaving the water line disconnected may cause the water valve to produce a buzzing
sound over time.
• If water is not supplied to the refrigerator, make sure to turn the ice maker off.
Water lter (not provided)
The water lter and the water lter installation kit containing necessary parts illustrated
in this section are not provided. You must purchase the water lter and the water lter
installation kit at a local Samsung service center.
To connect to the water supply line
01
02
03
07
06
05
04
09
10
08
01 Cold water line
02 Pipe clamp
03 Plastic line
04 Compression nut
05 Compression sleeve
06 Packing nut
07 Shut off valve
08 Filter cartridge
09 Cartridge holder
10 Cut vertically by 90 degrees
1. Shut off the main water line and turn the ice maker off.
2. Locate the nearest cold potable water line.
3. Follow the instructions mentioned in the water lter installation kit.
4. After connecting the water line to the inlet of the cartridge holder with the plastic line
fully inserted, insert and tighten the lter cartridge.
5. Turn on the water line and ush 11 liters of water (approximately 6 minutes) through
the lter before use.
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CAUTION
• The water line must be connected
outside of the refrigerator.
• Do not use copper lines.
• If cutting the tubing for resizing, make
sure the ends of the tubing are vertically
clean cut.
To connect the water line to the refrigerator
01
02
04
03
01 Cartridge holder
02 Plastic clip
03 Plastic line
04 Filter cartridge
1. Connect the plastic line from the rear of the refrigerator to the outlet of the cartridge
holder until the plastic line is fully inserted.
2. Clamp either ends of the cartridge holder using the plastic clips.
3. Turn the water line on and check for leaks.
CAUTION
• Use only potable water.
• The lter cartridge is not provided. You must purchase it at a local service center.
• When moving the refrigerator for line connection, use caution so that you don't step on
the power cord or water line (for the ice maker).
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STEP 5 Unpack and put accessories in place
The accessories that ship with this refrigerator are properly packed for transportation and
safety reasons. Unpack those accessories and put them in place.
Door guards
There are four door guards provided with
the product. Insert two door guards each to
the freezer and the fridge.
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STEP 6 Install the Auto Ice Maker (optional)
To purchase a new auto ice maker (part type : RA-TIMO63PP/AA), visit the website (www.
samsung.com) or contact your retailer.
Ice maker kit
Ice maker Ice bucket
Tools required (not provided)
Phillips screwdriver
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To install the ice maker kit
WARNING
To prevent electrical shock, make sure the refrigerator is turned off before installation.
1. See the gure on the left, and then
locate the cover on the inner upper
corner of the main unit.
2. Remove the screws (x2) from the cover,
and then remove the cover by pulling it
to the front.
3. Connect the wire connector of the ice
maker to the socket (marked in the
gure) on the main unit. Make sure the
connector is fully inserted to prevent
system failure.
4. Put the ice maker onto the specied
area of the main unit. Make sure both
the front and rear sides of the ice maker
are secure to prevent deviation of the
ice maker.
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5. Tighten the provided screws (x2) to
attach the ice maker rmly to the
refrigerator.
- Make sure the screw holes are
aligned with each other before
tightening the screws.
A
6. Put the ice bucket on the shelf as shown.
By design, the ice bucket is supposed to
sit behind the ice maker. Otherwise, the
ice cubes from the ice maker will not
collect in the bucket as intended.
7. When installation is complete, turn the
refrigerator on, and then press Test
Switch (A) on the ice maker to check
if the ice maker operates and supplies
water for the ice tray normally.
CAUTION
• If you don’t intend to use the ice maker, or if you are going for a business trip or
vacation, turn off the ice maker.
• Do not turn the ice maker on without the ice bucket in place. The produced ice cubes
drop into and scatter all over the freezer.
• A noise may occur when the ice maker is making ice or being supplied with water, or
the ice cubes drop into the ice bucket. However, this is not a system failure, and when
the ice bucket is full, none of these noises will occur.
• The rst time you use the ice maker, or after you have replaced the water lter, the ice
made by the ice maker may have a carbon residue. If this happens, discard the rst full
load of ice. Note that the carbon residue is harmless to humans.
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STEP 7 Initial settings
By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning.
1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on.
2. Open the door, and check if the interior light lights up.
3. Set the temperature to the coldest, and wait for about an hour. Then, the freezer will be
slightly chilled, and the motor will run smoothly.
4. Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature. Now the refrigerator is ready
for use.
STEP 8 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 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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Feature panel
Type A
01 04
02 03
Type B
01 04
02 03
01 Power Freeze /
Ice Maker (applicable models only)
02 Freezer / Freezer Convert
03 Fridge / Fridge On/Off 04 Power Cool
Operations
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01 Power Freeze / Ice Maker (applicable models only)
Power Freeze
Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed.
The freezer keeps running at full speed for several hours and then
returns to the previous temperature.
• To activate Power Freeze, press and hold Power Freeze for 3
seconds (Type A), or press and release Power Freeze within 3
seconds (Type B). The corresponding indicator (
) lights up, and
the refrigerator will speed up the freezing process for you.
• For Type B, do not hold down Power Freeze for 3 seconds or more.
This will activate the ice maker, not Power Freeze.
• To deactivate, press and hold Power Freeze for 3 seconds (Type A),
or press and release Power Freeze within 3 seconds (Type B). The
freezer returns to the previous temperature setting.
• To freeze large amounts of food, activate Power Freeze for at least
20 hours before putting food in the freezer.
• The freezer keeps running at full speed for 50 hours and then
returns to the previous temperature.
NOTE
Using Power Freeze increases power consumption. Make sure you
turn it off and return to the previous temperature if you do not intend
to use it.
Ice Maker
(applicable
models only)
By default, the refrigerator is set to make ice with the corresponding
indicator on.
To disable this function, press and hold Ice Maker for 3 seconds.
We recommend disabling the function in the following cases:
• The ice bucket is already full of ice.
• You want to save power consumption.
• When removing the ice maker while it is operating, the ice maker
automatically turns off, and the ice maker button (holding down
Power Freeze) will be disabled.
• If reattaching the removed ice maker while the refrigerator is on,
the ice maker automatically turns on.
02 Freezer / Freezer Convert (3 sec)
Freezer
The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature.
CAUTION
• To prevent system failure or food spoiling, do not set the
temperature to -15 °C in summer (above 35 °C).
• Do not store glass bottles containing liquid in the freezer. Glass
bottles will crack or break into pieces when the liquid freezes.
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Freezer Convert
You can use the entire refrigerator with Fridge mode, or turn off the
freezer.
To change the default freezer mode, press and hold Freezer Convert
for 3 seconds to enter the selection mode. Then, press Freezer Convert
to select a desired mode.
The mode changes in this sequence: Fridge OFF Freezer, then
back to Fridge.
• If you select Fridge, the fridge indicator turns on. Power Freeze will
be deactivated if active, and Ice On will turn off if enabled.
• If you select Off, the Off indicator turns on. The freezer will be
turned off.
• If you select the freezer setting mode, the freezer temperature
indicators turn on for your selection.
• If you select Freezer, the freezer temperature indicators turn on
and the freezer will operate as a freezer (with temperatures below
freezing).
• If you switch back to Freezer mode from Fridge or Off mode, the
ice maker automatically turns on.
Your changes will be set and activated after 10 seconds. To cancel or
change the mode again, press and hold Freezer Convert again for 3
seconds. Then, follow the instructions as mentioned above.
NOTE
• If you press and hold Freezer Convert for 3 seconds in other
modes, the refrigerator switches to selection mode where you can
press Freezer Convert to select a different mode.
• When refrigeration or freezing functions are at 'Off mode', the
temperature of the fridge or freezer remains under 10 °C to
prevent mold and odors, using low electricity.
• Fridge or Freezer cannot be powered off independently.
• Do not store food or beverage in refrigerator when refrigeration
or freezing functions are at 'Off mode'. 10 °C is not cool enough to
prevent spoilage.
WARNING
• Do not put glass bottles containing liquid in the freezer. When cancelling Freezer
Convert, the glass bottles may break or burst in the freezer.
• Make sure to remove frozen foods from the freezer before enabling the Freezer
Convert. Frozen foods melt and spoil as the temperature increases (Freezer mode
changes to Fridge mode).
• Make sure to remove chilled foods from the freezer before disabling the Freezer
Convert. Chilled foods may freeze as the temperature decreases (Fridge mode changes
to Freezer mode).
NOTE
If you want to use Freezer Convert, it is strongly recommend to use plastic containers to
store food, especially vegetables.
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03 Fridge / Fridge On/Off (3 sec)
Fridge
To adjust the fridge temperature, press Fridge to select the
corresponding temperature.
CAUTION
• In winter, do not set the temperature control to 1 °C. This may
cause problems with the cooling performance.
• In summer, do not set the temperature control to 5-7 °C. This may
also cause problems with the cooling performance.
Fridge On/Off
Press and hold Fridge for 3 seconds to select Fridge On/Off. The
temperature indicator will turn off and the Fridge On/Off indicator will
turn on.
NOTE
• In Fridge On/Off mode, the temperature of the fridge or freezer
remains under 15 °C to prevent mold and odors. The refrigerator
uses less electricity.
• Do not store food or beverages in the refrigerator when the
refrigeration or freezer functions are set to 'Off mode'. 10 °C is not
cool enough to prevent spoilage.
04 Power Cool (3 sec)
Power Cool
Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed. The
fridge keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns
to the previous temperature.
• To activate Power Cool, press and hold Power Cool for 3 seconds.
The corresponding indicator (
) lights up, and the refrigerator will
speed up the cooling process for you.
• To deactivate Power Cool, press and hold Power Cool again for 3
seconds. The fridge returns to the previous temperature setting.
• To cool large amounts of food completely, make sure you have
activated Power Cool at least 24 hours in advance.
NOTE
Using Power Cool increases power consumption. Make sure you turn it
off and return to the previous temperature if you don’t intend to use
it.
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Special features
The actual image and special functions of your refrigerator may differ, depending on the
model and the country.
Ice making (applicable models only)
Twist ice maker
A
1. Open the freezer door, and slide open
the ice tray.
2. Fill the tray with water up to the
maximum level (A) marked on the inner
rear of the tray.
3. Slide the tray back into position.
NOTE
The ice making time depends on your
temperature settings.
NOTE
• Make sure the ice cube storage bin is in
place under the ice tray.
• To dispense the ice cubes, turn the
handle of the bin to the right to empty
half of the ice cubes into the bin. Then,
turn it to the left to empty the other
half.
• Take out the bin by slightly twisting and
pulling to the front.
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Auto ice maker (applicable models only)
For rst-time use
• Let the ice maker make ice for 1-2 days.
• Discard the rst 1-2 buckets of ice to remove impurities in the water supply system.
• When the upper ice tray is full, use the lower ice tray.
A
If the auto ice maker does not make ice,
remove the ice bucket and press Test
Switch (A) to check if the auto ice maker
operates properly.
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Maintenance
Door reversal (applicable models only)
Reversing the door must be performed by Samsung-approved servicing personnel at your
own expense because this kind of servicing is not covered by the Warranty.
WARNING
• Reversing failure or property damage that may occur by unapproved agencies will not
be covered by the Warranty.
• Make sure that the refrigerator is disconnected from the power source before doing the
reversal.
• You must wait for at least an hour after door reversing is complete. This is to prevent
electric shock that could occur.
Tools required (not provided)
Phillips screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver 11 mm spanner
(for hinge shaft)
8 mm socket wrench
(for bolts)
10 mm socket wrench
(for bolts)
5 mm Allen wrench
(for middle hinge)
Accessories
Hinge Cover (L)
CAUTION
Throughout the entire reversing procedure, keep all the small parts (screws, caps, etc.) of
the refrigerator away from children or infants for safety reasons.
Maintenance
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Step-by-step instructions
STEP 1 Remove the doors
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the
screws (x3) in three holes on the top
table. Then, gently pull out the top table.
2. Decouple the wire connectors.
3. Loosen the bolts on the top hinge.
4. Gently lift up the freezer door to
remove it.
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5. Use the screwdriver and the wrench to
loosen the bolts and remove the middle
hinge.
6. Gently slide the fridge door out of the
hinge shaft, and then pull up to remove.
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STEP 2 Remove the hinges and shafts
To facilitate the reversing process, gently lay the refrigerator down on a at oor covered
by a cushion or rug.
1. Use the screwdriver to remove the
bottom hinge.
2. Remove the levelling leg on
the opposite side by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the levelling leg from the
bottom hinge by turning it counter
clockwise.
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4. Use the screwdriver to remove the
hinge bolt. Then, use the wrench to
remove the door shaft, and then the leg
bolt with the spring washer.
5. Detach the hinge shim manually, which
has been attached using double-sided
tape. Turn the bottom hinge over, and
then reattach the hinge shim to the
opposite side.
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STEP 3 Reverse the auto closer (freezer door only)
Now stand the refrigerator back upright with care, and then do the following.
1. Remove the auto closer and the stopper
from the bottom of the fridge door.
Then, reinsert them on the opposite side
of the fridge door as shown.
2. Use a at-head screwdriver to remove
the hinge grommet.
3. Reinsert the hinge grommet on the
opposite side.
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STEP 4 Reverse the bar cover and the top hinge
1. Pull up to remove the bar cover on the
top of the freezer door.
2. Remove the top hinge with its cover.
3. Separate the top hinge from the hinge
cover.
4. Arrange the door wire in the hinge
cover.
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5. Remove the cap spacer, and then
reinsert it on the opposite side.
6. Remove the door shaft from the top
hinge, ip it 180 degrees as shown, and
then reinsert it .
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STEP 5 Reattach the doors on the opposite side
1. Use a at-heat screwdriver to remove
the middle-hinge screw cap, and then
reinsert it on the opposite side.
2. Use the at-heat screwdriver to remove
the ange-screw cap to reveal the
ange screw. Use a Phillips screwdriver
to remove the ange screw, and then
tighten it on the opposite side. Finally,
close the ange-screw cap on the
opposite side.
3. Remove the grommet ring from the
middle-hinge shaft, and then reinsert
the ring on the other side of the shaft.
See the gure for visual reference.
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4. Reverse the middle hinge and insert it
on the opposite side. Then, tighten the
hinge with the screws.
5. Use the at-head screwdriver to remove
both the hinge grommet on one side
and the hinge-hole cap on the other
side. Reinsert them on their respective
opposite side.
6. Gently slide the fridge door into the
correction position so that it ts.
7. Gently slide the freezer door into the
correction position so that it ts.
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STEP 6 Reverse the shaft and the leg
1. Reverse the bottom hinge, insert the
door shaft into it, and then tighten the
door shaft.
2. Insert the hinge bolt and the spring
washer, and then the leg bolt into the
bottom hinge. Then, tighten them by
turning them clockwise.
3. Insert the hinge-side levelling leg, and
then tighten it by turning it clockwise.
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4. Insert the bottom hinge in the opposite
side, and then tighten it.
5. Insert and tighten the other levelling leg
by turning it clockwise.
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STEP 7 Reattach the remaining parts
1. Insert and tighten the top hinge on the
opposite side.
2. Detach the hinge cover manually from
the top table.
3. Arrange the door wire in the hinge
cover before placing the hinge cover
onto the top hinge.
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4. Connect the wire connectors.
5. Remove the hinge hole cap from the
top table, and then reinsert it on the
opposite side.
6. Insert the top table, and then x it
rmly to the refrigerator using the
screws (x3).
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7. Insert the bar cover.
8. Remove the fridge door and freezer
door gaskets. Turn them clockwise by
180 degrees, and then reattach them.
NOTE
In the future, you might want to return the doors to their initial position (before the doors
were reversed). In that case, refer to the instructions on the previous pages, but switch the
doors, hinges, and covers back to their initial positions.
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Handle and care
Shelves (fridge/freezer)
To remove the shelf, hold it with both
hands and lift to release from the rear
hooks. Then, pull it halfway to the front.
Fresh room
Slide out the Slide shelf of Fresh room.
Vegetable drawers
Gently lift up the front of the drawer and
slide out.
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Vegetable shelf
1. Gently lift up the front of the drawer
and slide out.
2. Hold it with both hands and slide out
the vegetable shelf.
Door guards
Slightly lift up and pull out the door guard.
CAUTION
To prevent accidents, empty the door
guards before removing.
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Cleaning
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 of the refrigerator.
2. Use a moistened soft lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator’s interior
and exterior.
3. When done, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well.
4. Plug in the power cord of the refrigerator to turn the refrigerator on.
NOTE
If you have removed any removable parts such as shelves for cleaning, refer to the overall
layout in the What’s included section to make sure you have reinserted correctly.
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.
Replacement
Lamps
The lamps are not user-serviceable. To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local
Samsung service centre.
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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.
General
Temperature
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Fridge/freezer does
not operate.
Fridge/freezer
temperature is
warm.
• Power cord is not plugged in
properly.
• Properly plug in the power
cord.
• Temperature control is not
set correctly.
• Set the temperature lower.
• Refrigerator is located near
a heat source or direct
sunlight.
• Keep the refrigerator away
from direct sunlight or a
heat source.
• Not enough clearance
between refrigerator and
sides/rear.
• Make sure there are at least
5 cm from the rear and
sides.
• Vacation mode is activated. • Deactivate vacation mode.
• The refrigerator is
overloaded. Food is blocking
the refrigerator vents.
• Do not overload the
refrigerator. Do not allow
food to block ventilation.
Fridge/freezer is
over-cooling.
• Temperature control is not
set correctly.
• Set the temperature higher.
Interior wall is hot.
• Refrigerator has heat-proof
piping in the interior wall.
• To prevent condensation
from forming, the
refrigerator has heat-proof
piping in the front corners.
If the ambient temperature
rises, this equipment may
not work effectively. This is
not a system failure.
Troubleshooting
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Odors
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Refrigerator has
odors.
• Spoiled food.
• Clean the refrigerator and
remove any spoiled food.
• Food with strong odors.
• Make sure strong smelling
food is wrapped airtight.
Frost
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Frost around the
vents.
• Food is blocking the vents.
• Make sure no food blocks
the refrigerator vents.
Frost on interior
walls.
• Door is not closed properly.
• Make sure food does not
block the door. Clean the
door gasket.
Fruits or vegetables
are frozen.
• Fruits or vegetables are
stored in the Fresh/Chef
Zone.
• The Fresh/Chef Zone is only
for meat/sh.
Condensation
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Condensation forms
on the interior
walls.
• If door is left open, moisture
enters the refrigerator.
• Remove the moisture and do
not open the door for a long
time.
• Food with high moisture
content.
• Make sure food is wrapped
airtight.
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Auto Ice Maker
Symptom Possible causes Solution
The ice maker does
not produce ice.
• The freezer room is not cold
enough.
• Make sure the cold air outlet
is not clogged.
• The ice maker is turned off.
• Make sure the ice maker
is turned on. Press and
hold Power Freeze for 3
seconds, and check if the
corresponding indicator
turns on.
• The wire connector of the
ice maker is not connected
properly.
• Make sure the wire
connector from the wire
housing is connected
properly.
• The water line owing to the
ice maker is bent or kinked.
• Make sure the water line in
the rear of the refrigerator is
not bent or kinked.
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Troubleshooting
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!
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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!
• For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to ll the ice maker, buzzing sounds
may occur.
• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing
sounds may occur.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the
SAMSUNG customer care center.
Country Contact Center Web Site
AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au/support
NEW ZEALAND 0800 726 786 www.samsung.com/nz/support
DA68-03570C-01
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