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- Page 1 Refrigerator User manual RT18M*/RT21M* Free Standing Appliance Untitled-12 1 2018-06-04 11:50:11...
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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.
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Page 5: Important Safety Symbols And Precautions
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials 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. -
Page 6: Severe Warning Signs For Transportation And Site
Safety information 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. - Page 7 • 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 8 - 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 9 • 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. •...
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Page 10: Installation Cautions
Safety information • 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 11: Critical Usage Warnings
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 12 • 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 13 • 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 14 Safety information • 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 15 • 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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Page 16: Usage Cautions
Safety information 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 17 • 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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Page 18: Cleaning Cautions
Safety information • 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. - Page 19 • 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. •...
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Page 20: Critical Disposal Warnings
Safety information 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. -
Page 21: Additional Tips For Proper Usage
• DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: - Take off the doors. - Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Additional tips for proper usage • In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electric company and ask how long the failure is going to last. - Page 22 Safety information • Temperature rise during defrosting complies with ISO requirements. If you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of frozen food while the appliance defrosts, wrap the frozen food in several layers of newspaper. • Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
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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 Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation. Model RT18* RT21* Depth "A" 810 mm 810 mm Width “B” 729 mm 836 mm Height “C” 1669 mm 1694 mm Overall Height 1697 mm 1722 mm “D” RT18* RT21* more than 50 mm recommended...
- Page 28 Installation 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 29 STEP 3 Adjust the leveling legs The refrigerator comes with 3 leveling legs, 1 on the door and 2 on the unit. Level the refrigerator by manually adjusting the leveling leg (A) on the door and the leveling leg (C) on the opposite side of the unit.
- Page 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 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.
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Page 39: 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-12 39 2018-06-04 11:50:17... - Page 40 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 41 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 42 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. •...
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Page 43: 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 44 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...
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Page 45: 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 46 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 47 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-12 47 2018-06-04 11:50:19...
- Page 48 Maintenance STEP 2 Remove the hinge and the door shaft 1. Use the screwdriver to remove the screw on the bottom hinge. 2. Use the screwdriver to remove the hinge bolt. Then, use the wrench to remove the door shaft. English Untitled-12 48 2018-06-04...
- Page 49 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 50 Maintenance 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 51 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-12 51 2018-06-04 11:50:21...
- Page 52 Maintenance 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 53 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 54 Maintenance STEP 6 Reverse the bottom hinge 1. Insert the door shaft into the bottom hinge plate from the top as shown, and then tighten it until it is securely in place. 2. Insert the hinge bolt into the bottom hinge plate from the top as shown, and then tighten it until it is securely in place.
- 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-12 56 2018-06-04...
- 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).
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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.
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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-12 60 2018-06-04 11:50:24... -
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 •...
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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 0800 726 786 (All Product) NEW ZEALAND www.samsung.com/nz/support 0800 6 726 786 (Support for Smart Mobile...