Samsung RT77SATS, RT77SASM, RT72SATS, RT72KASE, RT72SAMB User Manual

Refrigerator

user manual

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Free Standing Appliance

features of your new refrigerator

KEy fEaturEs of your nEw rEfrigErator(OPTIONAL)

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

• NEW WATER DISPENSER

Flushed & isolated display.

• COOLSELECT TURBO DRAWER

Helps to preserve the taste, and prolong the freshness of your food.

• BLACK CLEAR LED DISPLAY

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

• HIGH-ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Optimized power consumption.

• DELUXE VEGETABLE BIN

Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables & fruits fresh longer.

• LARGE ICE CONTAINER

Large ice container provides enough space for 6l of ice cube.

• VACATION

Save on energy consumption by switching off the fridge and maintaining only the freezer running when you take a vacation or are away for any reason.

• DOOR ALARM

A helpful beeper alerts you if door is ajar.

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

WARNING

WARNING

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

•Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.

CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED

Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.

WARNING

Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.

CAUTION

OTHER SYMBOLS USED

Represents something you must NOT do.

Represents something you must NOT disassemble.

Represents something you must NOT touch.

Represents something you must follow.

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

Represents a ground is needed to prevent electric shock.

It is recommended that this symbol be handled by service man.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly.

After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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

•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.

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

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

•Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator.

- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

•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.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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safety information

sEVErE warning signs

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

with water.

WARNING - 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.

•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.

•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 fire hazard from overheated wires.

•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 a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

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

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

-This constitutes a fire hazard.

•Have the power cord repaired or replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent if power cord has become frayed or damaged.

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

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

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

•Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.

•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.

•Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.

•Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins.

-Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

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

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

-There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

•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.

•Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.

- You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury.

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

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

•Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

•Do not place or use electrical appliance inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

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•Before changing the interior light, unplug the appliance from the power supply.

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

•The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Do not let children hang on the door. If not, a serious injury may occur.

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

-This may cause frostbite.

•If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, pull out the power plug.

-Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.

•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.

Caution signs

	• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.
CAUTION	• Manufacturer’s recommended storage times should be adhered to.
	Refer to relevant instructions
	• Bottle should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.
	• Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.
	- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage.
	• Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.
	- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.
	• Do not spray inflammable gas near the refrigerator.
	- There is a risk of explosion or fire.
	• Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator.
	- There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
	• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator.
	- The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products
	may cause explosions.
	• If you have a long vacation planned, you must empty the refrigerator and turn it off.
	• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
	• Do not store pharmaceuticals products, scientific materials or temperature-sensitive
	products in the refrigerator.
	- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator.
	• Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.
	- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
	• Be careful not to damage the door switches on the inside walls or middle of the refrigerator.
	- If they are damaged, refrigerator does not operate well.

Caution signs for CLEaning

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

-Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

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

-It may cause personal injury or material damage.

•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.

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

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safety information

warning signs for DisPosaL

•When disposing of this or other refrigerator/s, 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.

•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.

•Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.

Hermetically sealed system.

Do not vent gases into the atmosphere. Refrigerant type: R-134a

Quantity: 0.16Kg

Global Warming Potential (GWP) = 1300

aDDitionaL tiPs for ProPEr usagE

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

•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 freezer compartment.

-Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight containers before put it into the fridge freezer.

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

•Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.

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

•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.

•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 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. But should the power failure last more than 24hours, remove all frozen food.

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

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

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

•Place the ice tray at the originally provided position by manufacturer in order to achieve optimal ice-freezing.

•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 paper such as newspaper.

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

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contents

SETTING UP YOUR	7	Getting ready to install the refrigerator
rEfrigErator	8	Leveling the refrigerator
7	9	Installing and Disassembling the door handle
	9	Setting up the refrigerator
oPErating tHE saMsung	10	Using the control panel
rEfrigErator	11	Using the digital display
10	12	Controlling the temperature
	14	Making ice
	15	Using water dispenser
	16	Storing food
	18	Removing the refrigerator accessories
	19	Cleaning the refrigerator
	20	Cleaning the water Dispenser
	21	Changing the interior lights

trouBLEsHooting

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setting up your refrigerator

gEtting rEaDy to instaLL tHE rEfrigErator

Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung 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 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.

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setting up your refrigerator

gEtting rEaDy to instaLL tHE rEfrigErator

30mm

50mm

at least	at least
50mm	50mm

1,495mm

CAUTION

CAUTION

1,440mm

•Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

•Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 10°C.

When installing, servicing, or cleaning behind the refrigerator, be sure to pull the unit straight out and push back in straight after finishing.

Also, make sure your floor supports the full-load refrigerator. Otherwise, it may cause floor damage.

•Please tie up the extra length of the power cord at the back of the refrigerator so as not to be touched on the floor preventing the power cord from being crushed by the rollers upon relocation.

LEVELing tHE rEfrigErator

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

case 1) The appliance tilts down to the left.

• Turn the left adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow until the appliance is level.

case 2) The appliance tilts down to the right.

• Turn the right adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow until the appliance is level.

	Leg	Leg
Screw Driver	<case 1>	<case 2> Screw Driver

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INSTALLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE DOOR HANDLE

Installing the Door Handle

1.Match the Handle Locking Tabs installed on the left hand side of the door and the handle inserts.

2.Fix the handle by pulling it down or tapping it lightly with a tool like a rubber hammer.

3.Check whether the locking tabs inside the handle are assembled by pulling it up and down.

Disassembling the Door Handle

1.Separate the locking tabs by tapping the lower part of the handle with a tool like a rubber hammer.

2.Pull the handle up to detach the locking tabs from the handle inserts and separate each other.

There is a possibility of the

CAUTION handle detachment when excessive force is applied to

the handle during relocation of the refrigerator, so do not grab the handle.

sEtting uP tHE rEfrigErator

Now that you have your new refrigerator installed and in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the full features and functions of the appliance.

By completing the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, first check the power supply and electricity source or try the troubleshooting section at the back of this user guide. If you have any further questions, contact your Samsung Electronics service center.

1.Place the refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator. Refer to installation instructions in this manual.

2.Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure the interior light comes on when you open the doors.

3.Set the temperature control to the coldest temperature and wait for an hour. The freezer should get slightly chilled and the motor should run smoothly.

4.After powering the refrigerator, it will take a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature. Once the refrigerator temperature is sufficiently cool, you can store food and drink in the refrigerator.

01TTINGSE UP

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