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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Refrigerator User manual Free Standing Appliance Untitled-7 1 2017-03-15 4:09:48...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information Important safety symbols and 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 Saving Energy Tips This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Instructions about the WEEE Installation Refrigerator at a glance...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    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...
  • Page 4 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 refrigerator.
  • Page 5 • It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized 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.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Symbols And Precautions

    Safety information 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.

  • Page 7: Severe Warning Signs For Transportation And Site

    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.
  • Page 8 Safety information • 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.
  • Page 9 - 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. English...
  • Page 10 Safety information • 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.

  • Page 11: Installation Cautions

    • 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.

  • Page 12: Critical Usage Warnings

    Safety information 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.
  • Page 13 • 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.
  • Page 14 Safety information • 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.
  • Page 15 • 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.
  • Page 16 • 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.

  • Page 17: Usage Cautions

    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.
  • Page 18 • 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.

  • Page 19: Cleaning Cautions

    • If the refrigerator is flooded, make sure to contact your nearest service center. - There is a risk of electric shock or fire. Cleaning cautions CAUTION • Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator. - There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 20: Critical Disposal Warnings

    Safety information • Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox, Chloride for cleaning. - They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire. • Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket. - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire.

  • Page 21: Additional Tips For Proper Usage

    • 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.
  • Page 22 Safety information • The refrigerator might not operate consistently (frozen contents can thaw or temperatures can become too warm in the frozen food compartment) if sited for an extended period of time in a location where ambient air temperatures are constantly below the temperatures for which the appliance is designed.

  • Page 23: Saving Energy Tips

    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 (a radiator, for example). • Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for energy efficiency.

  • Page 24: This Appliance Is Intended To Be Used In Household And Similar Applications Such As

    Safety information This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; •...

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and to prevent accidents before using it. WARNING • Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. • Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technician. •...

  • Page 26: Step-By-Step Installation

    Installation Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Select a site Site requirements: • Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation • Away from direct sunlight • Adequate room for opening and closing the door • Away from a heat source •...
  • Page 27 STEP 2 Flooring • The surface to install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 90 kg. • To protect the floor, put a large piece of cardboard on each leg of the refrigerator. • Once the refrigerator is in its final position, do not move it unless necessary to protect the floor.
  • Page 28 Installation STEP 4 Connect the water line (optional) Connect the water line to the ice maker. For the ice maker to operate properly, a water pressure of 20-125 psi is required. After you have connected the water line, make sure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly filled.
  • Page 29 To connect the water line to the refrigerator WARNING Make sure to connect the water line only to a potable water source. There are several items you must purchase to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store. •...
  • Page 30 The water filter and the water filter installation kit containing necessary parts illustrated in this section are not provided. You must purchase the water filter and the water filter installation kit at a local Samsung service center. To connect to the water supply line...
  • Page 31 CAUTION • The water line must be connected outside of the refrigerator. • Do not use copper lines. • If cutting the tubing for resizing, make sure the ends of the tubing are vertically clean cut. To connect the water line to the refrigerator 01 Cartridge holder 02 Plastic clip 03 Plastic line...
  • Page 32 Installation STEP 5 Unpack and put accessories in place The accessories that ship with this refrigerator are properly packed for transportation and safety reasons. Unpack those accessories and put them in place. Door guards There are four door guards provided with the product.
  • Page 33 STEP 6 Install the Auto Ice Maker (optional) To purchase a new auto ice maker (part type : RA-TIMO63PP/AA), visit the website (www. samsung.com) or contact your retailer. Ice maker kit Ice maker Ice bucket Tools required (not provided) Phillips screwdriver...
  • Page 34 Installation To install the ice maker kit WARNING To prevent electrical shock, make sure the refrigerator is turned off before installation. 1. See the figure on the left, and then locate the cover on the inner upper corner of the main unit. 2.
  • Page 35 5. Tighten the provided screws (x2) to attach the ice maker firmly to the refrigerator. - Make sure the screw holes are aligned with each other before tightening the screws. 6. Put the ice bucket on the shelf as shown. By design, the ice bucket is supposed to sit behind the ice maker.
  • Page 36 Installation STEP 7 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on. 2. Open the door, and check if the interior light lights up. 3.

  • Page 37: Operations

    Operations Feature panel Type A Type B 01 Power Freeze / 02 Freezer / Freezer Convert Ice Maker (applicable models only) 03 Fridge / Fridge On/Off 04 Power Cool English Untitled-7 37 2017-03-15 4:09:52...
  • Page 38 Operations 01 Power Freeze / Ice Maker (applicable models only) Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed. The freezer keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns to the previous temperature. • To activate Power Freeze, press and hold Power Freeze for 3 seconds (Type A), or press and release Power Freeze within 3 seconds (Type B).
  • Page 39 You can use the entire refrigerator with Fridge mode, or turn off the freezer. To change the default freezer mode, press and hold Freezer Convert for 3 seconds to enter the selection mode. Then, press Freezer Convert to select a desired mode. The mode changes in this sequence: Fridge ...
  • Page 40 Operations 03 Fridge / Fridge On/Off (3 sec) To adjust the fridge temperature, press Fridge to select the corresponding temperature. CAUTION Fridge • In winter, do not set the temperature control to 1 °C. This may cause problems with the cooling performance. •...

  • Page 41: Special Features

    Special features The actual image and special functions of your refrigerator may differ, depending on the model and the country. Ice making (applicable models only) Twist ice maker 1. Open the freezer door, and slide open the ice tray. 2. Fill the tray with water up to the maximum level (A) marked on the inner rear of the tray.
  • Page 42 Operations Auto ice maker (applicable models only) For first-time use • Let the ice maker make ice for 1-2 days. • Discard the first 1-2 buckets of ice to remove impurities in the water supply system. • When the upper ice tray is full, use the lower ice tray. If the auto ice maker does not make ice, remove the ice bucket and press Test Switch (A) to check if the auto ice maker...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance Door reversal (applicable models only) Reversing the door must be performed by Samsung-approved servicing personnel at your own expense because this kind of servicing is not covered by the Warranty. WARNING • Reversing failure or property damage that may occur by unapproved agencies will not be covered by the Warranty.
  • Page 44 Maintenance Step-by-step instructions STEP 1 Remove the doors 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws (x3) in three holes on the top table. Then, gently pull out the top table. 2. Decouple the wire connectors. 3. Loosen the bolts on the top hinge. 4.
  • Page 45 5. Use the screwdriver and the wrench to loosen the bolts and remove the middle hinge. 6. Gently slide the fridge door out of the hinge shaft, and then pull up to remove. English Untitled-7 45 2017-03-15 4:09:54...
  • Page 46 Maintenance STEP 2 Remove the hinges and shafts To facilitate the reversing process, gently lay the refrigerator down on a flat floor covered by a cushion or rug. 1. Use the screwdriver to remove the bottom hinge. 2. Remove the levelling leg on the opposite side by turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 47 4. Use the screwdriver to remove the hinge bolt. Then, use the wrench to remove the door shaft, and then the leg bolt with the spring washer. 5. Detach the hinge shim manually, which has been attached using double-sided tape. Turn the bottom hinge over, and then reattach the hinge shim to the opposite side.
  • Page 48 Maintenance STEP 3 Reverse the auto closer (freezer door only) Now stand the refrigerator back upright with care, and then do the following. 1. Remove the auto closer and the stopper from the bottom of the fridge door. Then, reinsert them on the opposite side of the fridge door as shown.
  • Page 49 STEP 4 Reverse the bar cover and the top hinge 1. Pull up to remove the bar cover on the top of the freezer door. 2. Remove the top hinge with its cover. 3. Separate the top hinge from the hinge cover.
  • Page 50 Maintenance 5. Remove the cap spacer, and then reinsert it on the opposite side. 6. Remove the door shaft from the top hinge, flip it 180 degrees as shown, and then reinsert it . English Untitled-7 50 2017-03-15 4:09:56...
  • Page 51 STEP 5 Reattach the doors on the opposite side 1. Use a flat-heat screwdriver to remove the middle-hinge screw cap, and then reinsert it on the opposite side. 2. Use the flat-heat screwdriver to remove the flange-screw cap to reveal the flange screw.
  • Page 52 Maintenance 4. Reverse the middle hinge and insert it on the opposite side. Then, tighten the hinge with the screws. 5. Use the flat-head screwdriver to remove both the hinge grommet on one side and the hinge-hole cap on the other side.
  • Page 53 STEP 6 Reverse the shaft and the leg 1. Reverse the bottom hinge, insert the door shaft into it, and then tighten the door shaft. 2. Insert the hinge bolt and the spring washer, and then the leg bolt into the bottom hinge.
  • Page 54 Maintenance 4. Insert the bottom hinge in the opposite side, and then tighten it. 5. Insert and tighten the other levelling leg by turning it clockwise. English Untitled-7 54 2017-03-15 4:09:57...
  • Page 55 STEP 7 Reattach the remaining parts 1. Insert and tighten the top hinge on the opposite side. 2. Detach the hinge cover manually from the top table. 3. Arrange the door wire in the hinge cover before placing the hinge cover onto the top hinge.
  • Page 56 Maintenance 4. Connect the wire connectors. 5. Remove the hinge hole cap from the top table, and then reinsert it on the opposite side. 6. Insert the top table, and then fix it firmly to the refrigerator using the screws (x3). English Untitled-7 56 2017-03-15...
  • Page 57 7. Insert the bar cover. 8. Remove the fridge door and freezer door gaskets. Turn them clockwise by 180 degrees, and then reattach them. NOTE In the future, you might want to return the doors to their initial position (before the doors were reversed).

  • Page 58: Handle And Care

    Maintenance Handle and care Shelves (fridge/freezer) To remove the shelf, hold it with both hands and lift to release from the rear hooks. Then, pull it halfway to the front. Fresh room Slide out the Slide shelf of Fresh room. Vegetable drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out.
  • Page 59 Vegetable shelf 1. Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. 2. Hold it with both hands and slide out the vegetable shelf. Door guards Slightly lift up and pull out the door guard. CAUTION To prevent accidents, empty the door guards before removing.

  • Page 60: Cleaning

    They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire. • Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock. Replacement Lamps The lamps are not user-serviceable. To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre. English Untitled-7 60 2017-03-15 4:09:59...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users. General Temperature Symptom Possible causes Solution • Power cord is not plugged in • Properly plug in the power properly.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Odors Symptom Possible causes Solution • Clean the refrigerator and • Spoiled food. remove any spoiled food. Refrigerator has odors. • Make sure strong smelling • Food with strong odors. food is wrapped airtight. Frost Symptom Possible causes Solution Frost around the •...
  • Page 63 Auto Ice Maker Symptom Possible causes Solution • The freezer room is not cold • Make sure the cold air outlet enough. is not clogged. • Make sure the ice maker is turned on. Press and hold Power Freeze for 3 •...

  • Page 64: Do You Hear Abnormal Sounds From The Refrigerator

    Troubleshooting Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls related to normal sounds will be charged to the user. These sounds are normal. • When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a car engine igniting.
  • Page 65 • As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes, causing bubbling sounds. Bubbling! • As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and expand, creating knocking noises. These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or when electronic parts are working.
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  • Page 68 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Contact Center Web Site AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au/support NEW ZEALAND 0800 726 786 www.samsung.com/nz/support DA68-03570C-01 Untitled-7 68...

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