Samsung SR468MW User Manual

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………… 02

SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR ………………………………………………………… 17

OPERATING THE SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR …………………………………………… 21

TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………………………………………… 29

Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

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your refrigerator. When this
product contains flammable
gas (Refrigerant R-600a),
contact your local authority in
regard to safe disposal of this
product.

• It is hazardous for anyone
other than an Authorised
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)

• In order to avoid the
creation of a flammable gas­air 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 identification
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
flames and move anything
flammable away from the
product and ventilate the
room immediately.

- Failing to do so may result in
fire or explosion.

Important safety symbols
and precautions:

Hazards or unsafe
practices that may result

WARNING

in severe personal
injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe
practices that may result

CAUTION

in minor personal
injury or property
damage.

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions carefully.

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Unplug the power plug
from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine
is grounded to prevent
electric shock.
Call the contact center for
help.

Note.

These warning signs are
here to prevent injury to you
and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section,
keep it in a safe place for
future reference.

CE Notice

This product has been
determined to be in
compliance with the Low
Voltage Directive(2006/95/
EC), the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive
(2004/108/EC), RoHS Directive
(2011/65/EU), Commission
Delegated Regulation (EU)
No 1060/2010 and the Eco­Design Directive(2009/125/EC)
implemented by Regulation (EC)
No 643/2009 of the European
Union. (For products sold in
European Countries only)

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.

- 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.

• When transporting and
installing the refrigerator, do

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not touch the water hose
on the back side of the
refrigerator.

- This may damage the
refrigerator and as a result
the water dispenser can not
be used.

overheated wires.

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

- There is a risk of electric
shock or fire.

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

WARNING

SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION

• 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.

• Do not plug several
appliances into the same
multiple power board.
The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet
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

• 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 fire.

• Do not use aerosols near the
refrigerator.

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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
an 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.

• Keep the packing materials
out of reach of children.

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

• This appliance should be

positioned in such a way that
it is accessible to the power
plug.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire due
to electric leakage.

• Do not install this appliance
near a heater, inflammable
material.

• Do not install this appliance
in a humid, oily or dusty
location, in a location
exposed to direct sunlight
and water (rain drops).

• Do not install this appliance
in a location where gas may
leak.

- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.

• 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
fire.

• 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.

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- This may result in an electric
shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.

• This appliance must be
properly grounded.

• Do not ground the appliance
to a gas pipe, plastic water
pipe, or telephone line.

- 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, fire, explosion, or
problems with the product.

- Never plug the power cord
into a socket that is not
grounded correctly and make
sure that it is in accordance
with local and national codes.

• 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
an electric shock or personal
injury.

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CAUTION SIGNS FOR

CAUTION

INSTALLATION

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

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

• The installation or any
service of this appliance
is recommended by a
qualified technician or service
company.

- Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, fire,
explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.

WARNING

SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR USING

• Do not touch the power
plug 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 a personal injury and/
or material damage.

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• Do not put items filled with
water on the refrigerator.

must not be stored in the
refrigerator.

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

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

- This may cause frostbite.

• Do not use or place any
substances sensitive
to temperature such
as inflammable sprays,
inflammable objects, dry ice,
medicine, or chemicals near
the refrigerator.
Do not keep volatile or
inflammable objects or
substances (benzene,
thinner, propane gas, alcohol,
ether, LP gas and other
such products etc.) in the
refrigerator.

- This refrigerator is for storing
food only.

- This may result in a fire or an
explosion.

• Do not store pharmaceuticals
products, scientific materials
or temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.

- Products that require
strict temperature controls

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• 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
fire.

• If 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.

• 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.

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• 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, fire or
problems with the product.

• 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 fire.

• Fill the water tank, ice tray
and water cubes only with
potable water (mineral water
or purified water).

- Do not fill the tank with tea,
juice or sports drink, this may
damage the refrigerator.

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

- Risk of children entrapment.
Do not let children enter
inside the refrigerator.

• 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.

• 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 put fridge shelf in
upside down. Shelf stopper
could not work.

- It may cause a personal injury
because of glass shelf drop.

• Do not put fridge shelf in
place for box. If put in to
force, inside wall or glass
could be crashed.

- It may cause a personal injury
or material damage.

• Do not store explosive
substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable
propellant in the refrigerator.

• The refrigerator is intended
to be used in household and
similar applications such as:

- Staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working

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environments

occur.

- Farm houses and by clients
in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments.

- Bed and breakfast type
environments.

- Catering and similar non­retail applications.

• In the event of a gas
leak (such as propane
gas, LP gas, etc.),
ventilate immediately
without touching the
power plug. Do not
touch the appliance or
power cord.

- Do not use a ventilating fan.

- A spark may result in an
explosion or fire.

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

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

• Keep fingers out of “pinch
point” areas; clearances
between the doors and
cabinet are necessarily small.

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

• There is a Risk of children
entrapment.
Do not let children enter
inside the refrigerator.

• 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.

• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole, and ice maker bucket.

- It may cause a personal injury
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 attempt to repair,
disassemble, or modify
the appliance yourself.

- Do not use any fuse(such as
cooper, steel wire, etc.) other
than the standard fuse.

- When repairing or reinstalling
the appliance is required,

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contact your nearest service
center.

damaged power cord or
loose wall socket.

- Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, fire,
problems with the product,
or injury.

• 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
an electric or fire 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 difficulty
when changing the light,
contact service agent.

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

- Please contact your service
agent.

• Plug the power plug into the
wall socket firmly. Do not
use a damaged power plug,

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- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.

• Do not put a container filled
with water on the appliance.

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

• Never stare directly at the UV
LED lamp for long periods of
time.

- This may result in eye strain
due to the ultraviolet rays.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR

CAUTION

USING

• To get best performance
from the 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 putting it into the
refrigerator.

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

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• Do not place glass or bottles
or carbonated beverages into
the freezer.

- The container may freeze and
break, and this may result in
injury.

• 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.

• 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 or modify
the functionality of the
refrigerator.

- Changes or modifications
may result in a personal injury
and/or property damage.
Any changes or modifications

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performed by a 3rd party on
this completed appliance
are 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.

• Use only the ice-maker
provided with the refrigerator.

• Wipe excess moisture from
the inside and leave the
doors open.

- Otherwise, odor and mold
may develop.

• When the refrigerator got
wet by water, pull out the
power plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.

• Do not apply strong shock
or excessive force onto the
surface of glass.

- Broken glass may result
in a personal injury and/or
property damage.

• Be careful that your fingers
are not caught in.

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• Be careful Bracket Key of
Key optional refrigerator.
It may cause a personal injury
or children eye injury.

Bracket key

• 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.

CAUTION SIGNS

CAUTION

FOR CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

• 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 fire.

• Remove all foreign
substances such as dust or
water from the power plug
terminals and contact points
using a dry cloth on a regular
basis.

- Unplug the power plug and
clean it with a dry cloth.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire.

• Do not clean the appliance
by spraying water directly
onto it.

• Do not use benzene, thinner,
or Clorox, Chloride for cleaning.

- They may damage the
surface of the appliance and
may cause a fire.

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

- It may cause a personal injury
or material damage.

• Before cleaning

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or performing
maintenance, unplug
the appliance from the
wall socket.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or fire.

WARNING

SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
DISPOSAL

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

• Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of the
appliance 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 refrigerator to
see which refrigerant is used
for your refrigerator.
When this product contains
flammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane is used as an
insulation blowing gas.

The gases in insulation
material require special
disposal procedure.
Please contact your local
authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal
of this product. Ensure that
none of the pipes on the
back of the appliances are
damaged prior to disposal.
The pipes shall be broken in
the open space.

• When disposing of this or
other refrigerator/s, remove
the door/door seals, door
latch so that children or
animals cannot become
trapped inside. Children
should be supervised to
ensure that they do not enter
and play with the appliance.

- If trapped inside, the child
may become injury and
suffocate to death.

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

• 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

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its head, it may result in
suffocation.

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.

- But 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 be 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
temperature for which the
refrigerating appliance is
designed.

• Do not store food which goes
bad 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 rise during
defrosting can comply with
ISO requirements.
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 up in several layers of
newspaper.

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

• 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 (radiator, for example).

- Never block any vents or
grilles on the appliance.

- 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.

all inner fittings such as
baskets, drawers, shelves
on the position supplied by
manufacturer.

- Do not keep the door of
the appliance open for too
long when putting food in or
taking food out. The shorter
time for which the door is
open, the less ice will form in
the freezer.

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

- For the most efficient use
of energy, please keep the

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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.

• This refrigerator must be properly

WARNING

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

• We strongly recommend that any servicing be

• Please dispose of the packaging material for

• Pull the power plug out of the socket before

- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

Selecting the best location for the
refrigerator

• Select a location without direct exposure to

• Select a location with level (or nearly level)

• Select a location with enough space for the

• Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator

- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal

- Overall space required in use.

installed and located in accordance
with the manual before it is used.

as described in this instruction manual.

performed by a qualified individual.

this product in an environmentally friendly
manner.

changing the interior light of the refrigerator.

sunlight.

flooring.

refrigerator doors to open easily.

on a flat surface.

cooling system may not work correctly.

Refer to drawing and dimension as below.

100mm

50mm

at least

50mm

115°

1170 mm (B)

The figure above shows a RT53H*.

Model A B

RT53H* 1435 1170

RT50H* 1435 1170

RT46H* 1350 1045

RT43H* 1350 1045

• Allow sufficient space to the right, left,
back and top for air circulation.
This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your energy

• Do not install the refrigerator where the

• Please ensure that appliance can be moved

bills lower.

temperature will go below 10°C.

freely in the event of maintenance & service.

at least
50mm

1435 mm (A)

01 SETTING UP

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When installing, servicing, or cleaning

CAUTION

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 full­load refrigerator.
Otherwise, it may cause floor damage.

Please tie up the extra length of the power

CAUTION

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.

LEVELLING THE REFRIGERATOR

To avoid a hazard due to
instability of the refrigerator,
please place the refrigerator
on a horizontal support and
levelled in accordance with
the following instruction for
installation.

FLOORING

For proper installation, this refrigerator must be
placed on a level surface of hard material that has
the same height as the rest of the flooring.
This surface should be strong enough to support a
fully loaded refrigerator.
To protect the floor finish, cut a large section of the
cardboard carton and place it under the refrigerator
where you are working.

Pulling or pushing the refrigerator may
damage the floor.
Moving the refrigerator after installation may
damage the floor.

Failing to do so may result in
the refrigerator tipping and a
personal injury.

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

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Case 1) The appliance tilts
down to the left.

INSTALLING THE DOOR
HANDLE (OPTIONAL)

• 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.

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

01 SETTING UP

2. Pull down the handle to fix
until this makes “Thump”
sound and slightly hit its
top with a tool like a rubber
hammer to fix.

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

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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. 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.

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Operating the samsung
refrigerator

USING THE CONTROL PANEL
(DISPLAY TYPE)

1 2

Each time you press the button, a short
beep will sound.

1

Power Cool

1. When you press the Power Cool button, the
Indicator ( ) will light up and the refrigerator
will speed up the time.

2. This function will be activated for several hours
and then return to the previous temperature.

3. This function switches off automatically.
When the Power Cool process is completed,
the Power Cool indicator switches off and
the freezer switches back to the previous
temperature setting.
To deactivate this function, press the Power
Cool button.

When you use this function the energy
consumption of the refrigerator will increase.
Remember to turn it off when you do
not need it and return the freezer to your
original temperature setting.

2

Fridge

Press the Fridge button to set the fridge to desired
temperature from the range 1~2°C to between
1°C and 7°C.
Default set temperature is set on 2°C and each
time you press the Fridge button, temperature will
changing following order and temperature indicator
will display the desired temperature.

If you need to freeze large amount of food
stuff, set the temperature of the freezer
compartment on the right end gradation
point and set the temperature of refrigerator
compartment to 1~2°C (Display model) or
optimal~5~6 (non-Display model) at least
24 hours before.

1 °C 7 °C 5 °C 3 °C 2 °C

02 OPERATING

When you use the Power Cool function, the
cooling of the refrigerator will be speeded
up for several hours.

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CONTROLLING THE
TEMPERATURE

Temperature
control knob

Adjusting the Temperature of the
Freezer.

If you wish to lower the temperature of the freezer,
set the temperature controller of the freezer to the
Right.

Freezer

Refrigerator

Display

We recommend setting the temperature of the
freezer and the refrigerator to Optimal to ensure a
stable performance of the appliance.
(Knob type control only)

If you need to cool large amount of fridge
food stuff, set the controller of the freezer
left.

• If the room temperature is lower than 10°C, set
the Freezer Temperature Controller to the Right
to make ice.

If you wish to increase the temperature of the
freezer, set the temperature controller to the Left.

• If the room temperature is lower than 10°C, set
the Freezer Temperature Controller to the Right.

Otherwise the performance of the refrigerator may
cause problems.

• If the room temperature is higher than 35°C,
do not set the Freezer Temperature Controller
to the Right.

• If the room temperature is higher than 35°C,
set the Freezer Temperature Controller on
Optimal to make ice.

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Adjusting the Fridge Temperature

Fridge

(A TYPE ) (B TYPE )

MAKING ICE

TWIST ICE MAKER

Making Ice Cubes

Remove the ice cube tray by pulling it towards you.
Fill the tray with water up to the maximum water
level marked on the rear of the tray.
Slide the tray back into the holder, taking care not
to spill the water.
Wait until the ice cubes are formed.

02 OPERATING

If the food in the refrigerator is not as cold as you
would like or if you wish to lower the temperature
of the refrigerator, set the refrigerator’s Temperature
Controller 5~6 or the Temperature on the Display
model to 1°C.
If food in the refrigerator is frozen or if you wish
to increase the temperature of the freezer, set the
refrigerator’s Temperature Controller to 1~3 or the
Temperature of the Display model to 3~7°C.

• If the room temperature is lower than 10 °C, do
not set the refrigerator’s Temperature Controller
to 1~2 or the Temperature of the Display model
to 5~7°C.
Otherwise there may be problems with the
refrigerator’s performance.

• When the room temperature is higher than
35°C, set the Fridge Temperature Controller
on 4~6 or the Temperature of Display model on
1~2°C.
Otherwise there may be problems with the
refrigerator’s performance.

Removing the Ice Cubes

Water Level

Make sure that the ice cube storage bin is in place
under the ice cube tray. If not, slide it into place.
Twist one of the levers firmly in the clockwise
direction until the tray twists slightly.

Result : The ice cubes fall into the storage bin.
Repeat Step 2 for the other half of the tray, if
necessary.
Remove the storage bin by:

• Lifting it slightly

• Pulling it towards you

Danger of explosion

CAUTION

• Glass bottles containing liquids that can
freeze should never be stored in the
freezer as the glass will explode when
the contents freeze.

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USING WATER DISPENSER
(OPTIONAL)

With the water dispenser, you can obtain chilled
water easily without opening the refrigerator door.

Lift up and pull out the water tank.

• Hold the handgrips on both sides to lift out the
water tank.

• Clean the inside of water tank before using it for
the first time.

Fill the water tank with water, ensuring that it is
in a stable position, allowing for the extended
water supply outlet.

• Fill with water up to 2.4L If it is filled higher than
this, it may overflow when the lid is closed.

• It is impossible to fill the tank with water while it
is positioned in the refrigerator.

Method 1.
Fill the water lifting the round lid in the arrow
direction to open.

Round lid

Water tank

Dispenser cock

Close the refrigerator door after fitting the
water tank.

• Confirm that the dispenser cock is outside after
closing the door.

Fix water tank to the fridge door tightly.

CAUTION

If not, water tank may not be operate
correctly.
Do not use the refrigerator without the
water tank.
If not, it may cause an efficiency problem.

Do not put anything other than water in the

CAUTION

water tank.

Place a glass underneath the water outlet and
push gently against the dispenser lever with
your glass.
Make sure the glass is in line with the
dispenser to prevent the water from bouncing
out.

Check that the locking device is set to

CAUTION

“unlock”.
Water can only be dispensed on this
setting.

Dispenser Lever

Method 2.
Please fill the water after holding and lifting the
large lid to open it.

Hand-grip

LOCK

UNLOCK

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Some parts in the picture may differ from
your refrigerator, depending of the model

1

2

3

and option (for example twice ice maker,
cool pack, shelf or water dispenser).

• If you plan to go away for a significant

4

5

6

14

15

13

WARNING

8

9

12

• If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long

time, empty the refrigerator and turn it
off. Wipe the excess moisture from the
inside of the appliance and leave the
doors open.
This helps keep odour and mold from
developing.

period of time, pull out the power plug.

02 OPERATING

7

11

• To get more space in the freezer
compartment, you can remove
applicable fitting(s) such as cool
pack(s), shelf(s), twist Ice maker, ice
storage bin and their supporter which
can be removed without aid of a tool.
It does not affect thermal and
mechanical characteristics.
A declared storage volume of freezer
compartment is calculated with above
things removed.

1

2

• The lower guard of the freezer compartment is
only two star section.

3

So, the lower guardshall be placed on the
original position forproper performance.

• The Alarm function of the display model works

4

5

6

14

15

13

7

10

8

12

11

when doors are opened.
In the case of a non-display model, the alarm
does not ring even if the doors of the fridge and
the freezer are open.
Check if the doors are closed.

* Only for Dispenser option model

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1

TWIST ICE MAKER

You can make ice cubes.
If you want to store ice in the ice storage bin,
please turn the handle of the ice cube tray
clockwise.

2

COOL PACK (OPTIONAL)

When the electricity fails, Cool Pack will keep the
temperature of freezer over one hour.

3

FREEZER GUARD

Can be used for small packages of frozen food.

4

FRESH ROOM

Design to to keep your meat & dairy food fresher
for long time.

5

EZ SLIDE SHELF

Designed to keep your meat and dairy food
fresher for long time.

6

GLASS SHELVES

Designed to be crack-resistant.
They can be used to store all types of food and
drinks.
Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal
phenomenon and can usually be wiped clean
with a damp cloth.

7

BIG VEGTABLE DRAWER

Used to preserve the freshness of your stored
vegetables and fruits.
It has been specifically designed to control the
level of humidity within the drawer.

9

MULTI STORAGE BASKET (OPTIONAL)

You can store medicine or cosmetic.

TANK WATER (OPTIONAL)

10

Designed to store 2 L (Only for 430 L, 460 L
models) and 2.3 L (Only for 500 L, 530 L models)
water.
Can obtain fresh water easily.

JUMBO GUARD

11

Designed to handle large, bulky items such
as gallons of milk or other large bottles and
containers.

GUARD EGG

12

Best place to keep eggs.
Place the EGG TRAY on the shelf for easy
access.

2nd VEGETABLE DRAWER (OPTIONAL)

13

Used to preserve the freshness of your stored
vegetables and fruits.

DEODORIZER

14

Deodorizer help hide an unpleasant smell.

ANTI BACTERIA PROTECTOR

15

(OPTIONAL)

The inside fan creates air movement passing
through a sterilizing and deodorizing filter and
ensures more effective and powerful sterilization
and deodorization.

8

VERIETY GAURD

Designed to move conveniently to a desired
place.

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REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
ACCESSORIES

While assembling, put the freezer shelf,
refrigerator shelves and cool pack in the

CAUTION

correct position and do not put them
upside down.
It may cause a personal injury or material
damage.

1. Pull out the ice tray and box and then pull out
the support tray ice.

To assemble, place the ice tray support
above the slots with the right side higher.
Hold it underneath in the middle and push
the ice tray support until it snaps into place.

2. Lift up the freezer shelf or cool pack and pull it
forward and then pull out the ice tray and box.
Pull out the support tray ice. (Only for freezer
shelf or cool pack option model)

3. Remove ice tray and then lift up the freezer
shelf, and pull it forward.
(Only for ice tray option model)

4. Pull the the refrigerator shelves towards you.

02 OPERATING

• Be careful when you pull out the ice

CAUTION

• Be careful when you disassemble and assemble

• It may occur finger injury.

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tray support because it will protrude up
to you suddenly.

the ice tray support because the upper side of
it has a sharp edge.

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• To remove the refrigerator shelves when
it is possible to open the doors widely,
pull the shelves forward, lift them up
and then pull out.

• To remove the refrigerator shelves when it is
impossible to open the doors widely, pull the
shelves forward, lift them up and tilt in order to
pull them out.

• When you put the shelves back, make sure the
side with the label “Rear” on it face the rear of
the refrigerator.

5. Lift up and pull out the water tank (optional) as
shown in the diagram.

6. Pull it out while pressing the end of the sill on
the low temperature catalyzing deodorizer.
(Optional)

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR

Do not use Benzene, Thinner or Clorox™

WARNING

for cleaning.
They may damage the surface of the
appliance and can create a risk of fire.
Do not spray the refrigerator with water
while it is plugged in, as it may cause an
electric shock.
Do not clean the refrigerator with benzene,
thinner or car detergent for risk of fire.

1. Unplug the power cord of the refrigerator.

2. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper

towel with water.

catalyzing

7. Lift up and pull out the door guards.

Before removing any accessories, make
sure that no food is in the way.
When possible, remove the food altogether
to reduce the risk of accidents.

Do not use any kind of detergent to clean
the refrigerator because that can discolor or
damage the refrigerator.

3. Wipe the inside and outside of refrigerator until
it is clean and dry.

4. Plug the power code of the refrigerator.

REPLACING THE INTERIOR
LIGHT

For LED lamp, please contact service
engineer to replace it.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The appliance is not
operating at all or the
temperature is too high.

The food in the
refrigerator is frozen.

There are unusual
noises.

The front corners
and sides of the
appliance are warm and
condensation starts to
form.

Ice Maker is not
producing ice.

• Check that the power plug is correctly connected.

• Is the temperature control on the front panel correctly set?

• Does sun shine on the appliance or are there heat sources nearby?

• Is the back of the appliance too near to the wall?

• Is the temperature control on the front panel set to the coldest
temperature?

• Is the surrounding temperature too low?

• Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part
of the fridge?

• Check that the appliance is installed on a stable, level floor.

• Is the back of the appliance too near to the wall?

• Have any foreign objects fallen behind or under the appliance?

• Is the noise coming from the compressor in the appliance?

• A ticking sound may be heard inside the appliance; this is normal.
This sound occurs when the various accessories contract or expand.

• Heat-proof pipes are installed in the front corners of the appliance to
prevent condensation from forming.
When the surrounding temperature rises, this may not always be
effective. However, this is not abnormal.

• In very humid weather, condensation may form on the outer surface
of the appliance when the moisture in the air comes into contact with
the cool surface of the appliance.

• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the refrigerator before
making ice?

• Did you manually stop the ice making function?

• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer
temperature lower.

03 TROUBLESHOOTING

Water dispenser is not
functioning.

You can hear a liquid
bubbling in the
appliance.

There is a bad smell
inside the appliance.

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• Is the water tank frozen because the fridge temperature is too low?
Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.

• Did you fill with water in water tank?

• Did you check fitting the water tank correctly ?

• This is the refrigerant, which cools the inside of the appliance.

• Has a food item spoiled?

• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is wrapped so
that it is airtight.

• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or
suspect food.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

There is a layer of frost
on the appliance walls.

Condensation forms on
the inside wall of the
appliance and around
vegetables.

The lamps in the freezer
and refrigerator are not
turned on.

• Are the air outlet vents blocked by food stored inside the refrigerator.

• Space the food out as much as possible to improve ventilation.

• Is the door fully closed?

• Food with a high water content is stored uncovered with a high
humidity level or the door has been left open for a long time.

• Store the food with a cover or in sealed containers.

• The lamps may not be turned back on if the doors of the freezer
and refrigerator remain opened side by side for 2 seconds or longer.
Close the doors and then open them again.

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Memo

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