Samsung SRS675DLS User Manual

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Refrigerator

User manual

Free Standing Appliance

Contents

Safety information

What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols and precautions: Important safety precautions

Severe warning signs for transportation and site Critical installation warnings

Installation cautions Critical usage warnings Usage cautions Cleaning cautions

Critical disposal warnings Additional tips for proper usage Instructions about the WEEE

Installation

Refrigerator at a glance

Step-by-step installation

Door removal for entrance

Operations

Feature panel

Dispenser panel (applicable models only) Special features

Maintenance

Handle and care

Cleaning

Replacement

Troubleshooting

General

Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator?

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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.

What you need to know about the safety instructions

• 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	Safety
when installing, maintaining, and operating your appliance.	Safety
• Because these following operating instructions cover various	information

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.
• 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 appliance. When
this product contains flammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact
your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
• In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air mixture
if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room
in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of
refrigerant used.
• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in
doubt, consult your dealer. The room must be 1 m3 in size for
every 8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on
the identification plate inside the appliance.

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•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:

Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage, and/or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.

NOTE

Useful information that helps users understand or benefit from the refrigerator.

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

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

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Important safety precautions

Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

WARNING

•When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

•Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

•Fill with potable water only.

•Connect to potable water supply only.

•Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in 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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or those who lack experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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•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.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

•The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected from the supply in an emergency.

-It must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance.

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

•If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself.

-Contact a Samsung service center.

-Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.

•New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and old hose-sets should not be reused.

•Have the refrigerator’s water supply connected only to a potable water supply. To operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 206 ~ 861 kPa (30 ~ 125 psi) is required.

•For the most efficient use of energy, please keep the all inner fittings such as baskets, drawers, shelves on the position supplied by manufacturer.

•To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please leave all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position.

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How to minimize the energy consumption

•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).

-Not to block any vents or grilles is recommended for energy efficiency.

-Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance.

-Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw. You can then use the low temperatures of the frozen products to cool food in the refrigerator.

-Do not keep the door of the 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.

-Clean the rear of the refrigerator regularly. Dust increases energy consumption.

-Do not set temperature colder than necessary.

-Ensure sufficient air exhaust at the refrigerator base and at the back wall of the refrigerator. Do not cover air vent openings.

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

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

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-farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-bed and breakfast type environments;

-catering and similar non-retail applications.

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.

-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 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.

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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.

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

•Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.

•Do not twist or tie the power cord.

•Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.

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

-This may result in an electric shock or fire.

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•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 use aerosols near the refrigerator.

-Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire.

•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.

•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.

•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.

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• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.

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

• You need to remove all the protective plastic film before you

initially plug the product in.	Safety
initially plug the product in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with	information
ring or water tube clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips	information
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
out of children’s reach.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator
before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the
appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning
attractors as an electrical ground.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power
leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the
refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock, 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.
• 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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Installation cautions

CAUTION

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

-If your refrigerator is not level, cooling efficiency and durability can be declined.

•Allow the appliance to stand for 2-3 hours before loading 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.

Critical usage warnings

WARNING

•Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands.

-This may result in an electric shock.

•Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.

-When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury and/or material damage.

•Do not insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or the back of the refrigerator.

-This may result in an electric shock or injury.

-Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.

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

-This may cause frostbite.

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

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

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• Do not keep volatile or flammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner, propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such products) in the refrigerator.

- This refrigerator is for storing food only. - This may result in fire or explosion.

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

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- Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances between the	information
• Do not put your fingers or children's fingers between the doors.	information
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you
open the doors if children are in the area.
- Keep fingers out of the left and right door gaps. Be careful
when you open the doors if your fingers are in between the
doors.
• 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.
• 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.

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•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.

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

-It may cause a personal injury or material damage.

•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.

•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.

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• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in an electric shock, 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.

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• Do not put shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper could not work.
- It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf drop.
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open
the doors if children are in the area.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked 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.
• 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 water dispenser hole,
ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator
yourself.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than a
standard fuse.

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•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 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.

•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.

•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.

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Usage cautions

CAUTION

•Do not refreeze thawed food.

-Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster than fresh.

-The second thaw will break down even more cells, leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the product.

•Do not thaw meat at room temperature.

-Safety will depend on whether the raw product was handled properly.

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

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

•Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.

•If you will be away from home for a long period of time (on vacation, for example) and won’t be using the water or ice dispensers, close the water valve.

-Otherwise, water leakage may occur.

•If you won’t be using the refrigerator for a very long period of time, (3 weeks or more) empty the refrigerator including the ice bucket, unplug it, close the water valve, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold.

•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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-Please observe maximum storage times and expiration 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. However, if you will be away for more than three weeks, remove all the food and ice in the ice bucket, unplug the refrigerator, close the water valve, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold.

•Service Warranty and Modification.

-Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications.

•Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.

-If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled. If a cooling period lasts too long, the water filter may break and cause water leakage.

•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.

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

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

•Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.

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

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•Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral water, or purified water).

-Do not fill the tank with tea or a sports drink. This may damage the refrigerator.

•Be careful that your fingers are not caught in.

•If the refrigerator is flooded, make sure to contact your nearest service center.

-There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

•Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil can solidify, making it foul-tasting and difficult to use. In addition, the open container can leak and the leaked oil can cause the door bin to crack. After opening an oil container, it is best to keep the container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.

-Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc.

Cleaning cautions

CAUTION

•Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator.

-There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

•Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.

•Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.

-This may result in an electric shock or fire.

•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.

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•Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug blades. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.

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

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

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

•Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water to clean the refrigerator.

•Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets.

-These can scratch or damage the material.

•Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impacts such as bumping or dropping.

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Critical disposal warnings

WARNING

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

•Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal.

•R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for your refrigerator. If this refrigerator contains flammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.

•When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals and door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If trapped inside, a child may get hurt or suffocate to death.

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

•Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product.

•Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to children.

-If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could suffocate.

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