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Page 1: User Manual
Refrigerator User manual RS57K40*/RS53K44*/RS53K46* SEUK Free Standing Appliance Untitled-1 1 2016-03-08 2:30:51... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information Important safety symbols and precautions: CE Notice 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... -
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 (including... - Page 4 Safety information • 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. •...
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Page 5: Important Safety Symbols And Precautions
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 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 • 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.
- Page 9 • 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.
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Page 10: Installation Cautions
Safety information 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. - Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstructions. - Page 11 • 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 12 Safety information • 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.
- Page 13 • 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.
- Page 14 • 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 15: 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 16 - 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.
- 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.
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Page 18: Cleaning Cautions
Safety information 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. •... -
Page 19: Critical Disposal Warnings
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 20: Additional Tips For Proper Usage
Safety information 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. - Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. -
Page 21: 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 22: Instructions About The Weee
This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specific regulatory obligations e.g. REACH visit: samsung. com/uk/aboutsamsung/samsungelectronics/corporatecitizenship/ data_corner.html English... -
Page 23: 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 24 Installation RS53K44* (dispenser-featured models) English Untitled-1 24 2016-03-08 2:30:53...
- Page 25 RS53K46* (dispenser- and home bar-featured models) 01 Freezer shelves 02 Freezer guard 03 Dried food and meat storage bin 04 Refrigerator guard 05 Egg container 06 Refrigerator shelves 07 Vegetable bin 08 Twist Ice maker * 09 Ice chute ** 10 Beverage station * * Applicable models only ** Dispenser models only...
- Page 26 Installation Optional accessories * Spacer: This helps keep the refrigerator cool. Twist Ice Maker: Used to make ice. * Your refrigerator may not include optional accessories listed above. Provision of optional accessories depends on the model and the country. To secure more room for storage in the freezer compartment Remove one or more optional accessories such as shelf or shelves, twist ice maker(s), ice storage bins and their supports, all of which can be removed manually without a tool.
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Page 27: Step-By-Step 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 28 Installation Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation. Depth “A” Width “B” Height “C” 1764 Overall Height “D” 1789 (unit: mm) 01 50 mm 02 160° 03 506 mm 04 1724 mm 05 600 mm 06 908 mm 07 73 mm 08 1155 mm...
- Page 29 STEP 2 Spacing (applicable models only) 1. Open the door and locate the provided spacers (x2). 2. Unpack both spacers and attach them to the rear of the refrigerator as shown. They help ventilate air to the rear wall and save power consumption. STEP 3 Flooring •...
- Page 30 Installation STEP 4 Adjust the levelling feet CAUTION • The refrigerator must be levelled on a flat, solid floor. Failing to do so can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury. • Levelling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items remain inside the refrigerator.
- Page 31 STEP 5 Adjust the door height as well as the door gap To adjust the height of a door The height of a door can be adjusted using the clamp bolt on the bottom of the right-side door. 1. Open the right-side door and locate the clamp bolt on the bottom.
- Page 32 • Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
- Page 33 • Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
- Page 34 • Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
- Page 35 To mount the purifier into place 1. Attach the lock clips (x2) to appropriate positions under the sink, for instance. Then, fix the lock clips firmly using screws. CAUTION Do not mount the purifier on any part of the refrigerator. This may damage the refrigerator.
- Page 36 Installation STEP 8 Door removal for entrance If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, follow these instructions: Tools required (not provided) These tools are used for removing the doors. Philips screwdriver Flat-heat Socket spanner Allen spanner screwdriver (10 mm) (5 mm)
- Page 37 4. To disconnect the hoses, press and hold the transparent coupler (A) and detach the water hose (B). CAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the coupler. It may break. Detach the doors CAUTION • The door may fall off or over and damage itself during any of these steps. To prevent an accident, use extreme caution when performing these steps.
- Page 38 Installation 4. Unscrew the hinge screws (B) counter clockwise, and remove the upper hinge (C). Be careful as the door can fall on you, causing physical injury. 5. Remove the hinges (C) on both sides. 6. Gently lift one door straight up from the lower hinge (D).
- Page 39 Reattach the doors CAUTION • Before reattaching the doors, make sure all the electrical connectors are properly connected. • The freezer door must be reattached before the fridge door. 1. Hold the freezer door and hook to the hinge at the bottom of the refrigerator. 2.
- Page 40 Installation 5. Reconnect the connectors. 6. Insert the hinge covers with the front sides first, and then tighten the screws. Use a Philips screwdriver for this step. Reconnect the water hoses Once the refrigerator has passed through the entrance, reconnect the water hoses and insert the provided clips (x2) to tighten the coupler.
- Page 41 Reinsert the foot cover Reinsert and tighten the foot cover with the screws (x3). STEP 9 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.
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Page 42: Operations
Operations Feature panel RS53K44*/RS53K46* RS57K40* 01 Vacation 02 Ice Maker Off * 03 Freezer 04 Power Freeze 05 Door Alarm * 06 Filter Reset * 07 Fridge 08 Control Lock * Dispenser models only English Untitled-1 42 2016-03-08 2:30:59... - Page 43 01 Vacation If you are going on vacation or a business trip, or if you do not intend to use the refrigerator for an extended time, use the vacation mode. Press Vacation to turn off the fridge operation with the corresponding indicator ( ) on.
- Page 44 Operations 04 Power Freeze 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 Power Freeze. For dispenser- featured models, press and hold the button for 3 seconds.
- Page 45 08 Control Lock To activate the Control Lock, press and hold Vacation and Fridge for 3 seconds. For dispenser-featured models, press and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds. The controls on the display are disabled, and neither the dispenser nor the icemaker operates even if you push the Control Lock corresponding lever.
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Page 46: Temperature Settings
Operations Temperature settings To ensure optimal performance, we recommend setting the temperature to -19 °C (-2 °F) for the freezer, and 3 °C (37 °F) for the fridge. Freezer The freezer temperature can be adjusted between -23 °C (-9 °F) and -15 °C (5 °F). To change the temperature, keep pressing Freezer until a desired temperature is selected. -
Page 47: Special Features
Special features The refrigerator features user-oriented devices that you can use to benefit from. Water dispenser (applicable models only) With the water dispenser, you can dispense water without opening the fridge door. The dispenser offers two levers: the left-side lever for ice, and the right-side one for water. - Page 48 Operations 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. 3.
- Page 49 To secure more storage space (applicable models only) If you need more storage room, remove both the upper drawer and the bottom drawer of the freezer. Then, insert the provided bottom shelf for more storage. NOTE • Removal of the two drawers does not affect thermal and mechanical characteristics of the freezer.
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Page 50: Maintenance
Maintenance Handle and care Shelves (fridge/freezer) • To remove a shelf, fully open the corresponding door. • The shelf must be unlocked first. Hold the front end of the shelf and gently lift up to unlock the front half of the shelf, and then pull out with both hands. - Page 51 Drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. Vegetable bin / Dry bins To remove the vegetable bin from the fridge or the dry bin from the freezer. 1. First, remove surrounding multipurpose bins if necessary. Icemaker bucket To remove the ice bucket, hold the bottom of the ice bucket with both hands and...
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Page 52: Cleaning
Maintenance Cleaning Interior and exterior WARNING • Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire. • Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock. •... -
Page 53: Replacement
• Do not use third-party water filters. Use only Samsung-provided or -approved filters. • Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock. Samsung holds no responsibility for any damage that may occur from use of third party water filters. - Page 54 Remove the water filter. For more information or servicing, contact a licensed plumbing professional. Ordering a new filter To purchase a new water filter (part type: HAFEX/EXP), contact a local Samsung service centre. Lamps The lamps are not user-serviceable.
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Page 55: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you encounter an abnormal situation with the refrigerator, first check the table below and try the suggestions. General Symptom Action • Make sure the power cord is connected properly. • Make sure the temperature control is set correctly. Try setting to a lower temperature. - Page 56 Troubleshooting Symptom Action • To prevent condensation from forming, the refrigerator has heat-proof piping in the front corners. If the ambient temperature rises, this equipment may not work effectively. The front corners This is not a system failure. and sides become •...
- Page 57 Symptom Action Check the following: • Push the water dispenser lever to check the water supply. • Push the ice dispenser lever to check the operation of the auger motor in the ice maker assembly. What should I do if •...
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- Page 60 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 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/uk/support EIRE 0818 717100 www.samsung.com/ie/support DA68-03468A-01 Untitled-1 60 2016-03-08 2:31:01...