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2016-09-01
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Refrigerator User manual Free Standing Appliance Untitled-1 1 2016-09-01 2:41:44...

  • 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 (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. •...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    • 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 refrigerator open for too long when putting food in or taking food out.

  • Page 22: Instructions About The Weee

    Safety information Instructions about the WEEE Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.

  • 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 RS51K56* / RS51K57* 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 * 11 Wine Rack * 12 Foldable shelf * 13 Water filter **...

  • Page 25: 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 26 Installation Clearance See the figures and table below for space requirements for installation. Depth “A” Width “B” Height “C” 1743 Overall Height “D” 1789 (unit: mm) RS55K* RS51K* 50 mm 50 mm 140° 165° 435 mm 435 mm 1546 mm 1625 mm 600 mm 600 mm...
  • Page 27 STEP 2 Flooring • The surface to install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator. • 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 3 Adjust the levelling legs 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 29 STEP 4 Adjust the door height The door height can be adjusted using the height nut on the lower hinge. For RS51K* models, only the fridge door can be adjusted. 1. At the bottom of the door to adjust, locate the height nut (B) on the lower hinge.
  • Page 30 • Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
  • Page 31 • Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
  • Page 32 Installation STEP 6 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, 8 mm) (10 mm)
  • Page 33 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. 1. Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew the hinge covers (A) on the top of each door.
  • Page 34 Installation 5. Remove the upper hinges (C) on both sides. 6. Gently lift up the doors one by one to remove. Use caution as the door may fall off or over. Reconnect the water hoses (applicable models only) Once the refrigerator has passed through the entrance, reconnect the water hoses and insert the provided clips (x2) to tighten the coupler.
  • Page 35 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 36 Installation 4. Connect the electrical harness. 5. Insert the hinge covers with the front sides first, and then tighten the screws. Use a Philips screwdriver for this step. STEP 7 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1.

  • Page 37: Operations

    Operations Feature panel Type A Type B English 37 Untitled-1 37 2016-09-01 2:41:50...
  • Page 38 Operations Type C 01 Freezer 02 Power Freeze 03 Cool Select Zone * 04 Ice Maker Off 05 Fridge 06 Power Cool 07 Door Alarm 08 Vacation 09 Control Lock 10 Cubed Ice 11 Crushed Ice / Filter Reset 12 Child Lock ** * Type A models only ** Type C models only English...
  • Page 39 01 Freezer You can manually adjust the freezing temperature for the freezer. Freezer Keep pressing Freezer to cycle through the temperature bar, and select a desired temperature between -15 °C and -23 °C. 02 Power Freeze (3 sec) 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.
  • Page 40 Operations 03 Cool Select Zone (3 sec) With the Cool Select Zone function, you can arrange food items in the Cool Select Room in an organized manner, which is located on the bottom right of the refrigerator. Press and hold Cool Select Zone for 3 seconds, and then press to cycle through the modes. When a desired mode is selected, release the button.
  • Page 41 05 Fridge The Fridge button can be used to set the fridge temperature, or to activate/deactivate Power Cool. You can manually adjust the cooling temperature for the fridge. Keep Fridge pressing Fridge to cycle through the temperature bar, and select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C.
  • Page 42 Operations 08 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 43 11 Crushed Ice / Filter Reset (3 sec) You can select an ice type. Crushed Ice Press Crushed Ice to dispense Crushed Ice. The corresponding indicator turns on. After about 6 months (approximately 1200 L) of using the original water filter, the Filter indicator blinks red to remind you that the filter needs to be replaced.

  • Page 44: Temperature Settings

    Operations Temperature settings To ensure optimal performance, we recommend setting the temperature to -19 °C for the freezer, and 3 °C for the fridge. Freezer The freezer temperature can be adjusted between -23 °C and -15 °C. To change the temperature, keep pressing Freezer until a desired temperature is selected.

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47 5. You will hear another chime if the ice maker operates properly. NOTE If this symptom continues, contact the waterline installer or a local Samsung service centre. CAUTION • Do not press the button repeatedly after the ice tray is filled with ice or water. Water may overflow or ice may be jammed.
  • Page 48 Operations NOTE • If you remove the ice bucket, the Ice Maker Off indicator ( ) will blink. • Removal of the ice bucket does not affect the thermal and mechanical performance of the refrigerator. • The declared freezer volume is based on use of the freezer guide after the ice maker, snack bin, and upper drawer are removed.

  • Page 49: 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 50 Maintenance 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. English Untitled-1 50 2016-09-01...

  • Page 51: Cleaning

    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 52: 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 53 For more information or servicing, contact a licensed plumbing professional. Ordering a new filter To purchase a new water filter, contact a local Samsung service centre. Lamps The lamps are not user-serviceable. To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre.

  • Page 54: 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 • Properly plug in the power in properly.
  • Page 55 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 56 Troubleshooting Water/ice (dispenser models only) Symptom Possible causes Solution • Make sure the water Water flow is weaker • Water Pressure is too low. pressure is between 20 to than normal. 120 psi. • The ice maker function is Ice maker makes a activated, but the water •...
  • Page 57 Water does not • Control Lock or Child Lock is • Deactivate Control Lock or dispense. activated. Child Lock. • Use only Samsung-provided or approved filters. • Do not use third-party • Unapproved filters may water filters. leak and damage the refrigerator.

  • Page 58: 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 59 • 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.
  • 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 AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au/support NEW ZEALAND 0800 726 786 www.samsung.com/nz/support DA68-03502K-00 Untitled-1 60...

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