Samsung SR468MW User Manual
Refrigerator
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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 1m³
in size for every 8g 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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