Samsung SR471LSTC, SR467BTC User Manual

Refrigerator

User manual

Free Standing Appliance

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Contents

Contents

Safety information	3
Important safety symbols and precautions:	5
Severe warning signs for transportation and site	5
Critical installation warnings	6
Installation cautions	10
Critical usage warnings	10
Usage cautions	15
Cleaning cautions	18
Critical disposal warnings	19
Additional tips for proper usage	20
Saving Energy Tips	21
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as	22
Instructions about the WEEE	22

Installation	23
Refrigerator at a glance	23
Step-by-step installation	26
Operations	30
Feature panel	30
Special features	37
Maintenance	43
Handle and care	43
Cleaning	44
Replacement	44
Troubleshooting	45
General	45

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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 efficiently.
	• 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	Safety
	instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person
	responsible for their safety.	information
	• 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.
	• Because these following operating instructions cover
	various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator
	may differ slightly from those described in this manual and
	not all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any
	questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center
	or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
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Safety information

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

	Safety	• In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air
		mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size
	information	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.
		• 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)

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Important safety symbols and precautions:

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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.

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 flames or potential sources of ignition and air

the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

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Safety information

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-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 fire.

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

•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 fire hazard from overheated wires.

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

-There is a risk of electric shock of fire.

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

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• 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		Safety
	behind the appliance.
	• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or		information
	damage the power cord.
	- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
	• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
	cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from
	the outlet.
	- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire, and/
	or electric shock.
	• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
	with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
	• Do not install this appliance near a heater or inflammable
	material.
	• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may
	leak.
	- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
	• 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 fire or electric shock.
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Safety information

• 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

Safety		accessible after installation.
		- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire
information		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 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.
		- This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with
		the product, or injury.
		• You need to remove all the protective plastic film 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.
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• 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.	Safety
	- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power
	leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage	information
	from the refrigerator.
	- This may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, or
	problems with the product.
	• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use
	a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall
	socket.
	- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
	• 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
	qualified technician or service company.
	- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or
	personal injury.

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Safety information

Installation cautions

CAUTION

• Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.

- Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or

	Safety	mounting structure clear of obstructions.
		• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours before loading
	information	foods after installation and turning on.
		• We strongly recommend you have a qualified technician or
		service company install the refrigerator.
		- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire,
		explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
		• Overload on any one door may fell the refrigerator,
		causing physical injury.

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.

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- 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 filled with water on the refrigerator. - If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.

	• Do not keep volatile or flammable objects or substances	Safety
	(benzene, thinner, propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and
	other such products) in the refrigerator.	information
	- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
	- This may result in fire or explosion.
	• 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. Be
	careful when you open the doors if children are in the
	area.
	• 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, scientific materials,
	or temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator.
	- Products that require strict temperature controls must
	not be stored in the refrigerator.

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Safety information

• 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.

	Safety	• If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug
		and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
	information	- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
		• 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.
		• 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 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 or place any substances sensitive to
		temperature such as flammable sprays, flammable objects,
		dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside of the
		refrigerator.

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• 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		Safety
	may damage the refrigerator.
	• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such		information
	as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes,
	chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may
	result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product,
	or injury. Do not put a container filled with water on the
	appliance.
	- If spilled, there is a risk of fire 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.
	• 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 fingers 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

• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition, and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

- Do not touch the appliance or power cord. - Do not use a ventilating fan.

- A spark may result in explosion or fire.

Safety		• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or
		its service agents.
information		• 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 modifications can cause safety problems.
		To reverse an unauthorized modification, 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, fire,
		problems with the product, or injury.
		• 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 fire hazards.
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• 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 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.	Safety
	- Contact a Samsung service center.
	• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.	information
	• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or
	loose wall socket.
	- This may result in an electric shock or fire.

Usage cautions

CAUTION

•Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.

-When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.

•Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.

•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.

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