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RB34K6*/RB37K6*
SEUK
Free Standing Appliance
Untitled-4 1
2016-07-21
11:24:52

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  • Page 1 Refrigerator User manual RB34K6*/RB37K6* SEUK Free Standing Appliance Untitled-4 1 2016-07-21 11:24:52...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Instructions about the WEEE Installation Refrigerator at a glance Step-by-step installation Operations Feature panel Samsung Smart Home Storage information Maintenance Door reversal (applicable models only) Handle and care Cleaning Replacement...

  • 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. • 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 - 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. •...

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. 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...

  • 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: 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 25 Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation. RB37K* Model RB34K* RB37K* (Glass door model) Depth “A” Width “B” Overall Height 1920 2010 2010 “C” (unit : mm) English Untitled-4 25 2016-07-21 11:24:53...
  • Page 26 Installation RB37K* Model RB34K* RB37K* (Glass door model) 135° 110° 26.4 1211 1211 1217 (unit : mm) NOTE The measurements in the above table may differ, depending on the measuring method. English Untitled-4 26 2016-07-21 11:24:54...
  • Page 27 Dongle, visit www.samsung.com and follow the product information about the dongle. CAUTION • The Samsung Smart Home Dongle comes in two types: one that is dedicated to Samsung smart TVs, and the other one that is dedicated to Samsung home appliances.
  • Page 28 Installation 3. Push down to close the dongle cover. TYPE B 1. Press the arrow area of the dongle cover to unlock and remove. 2. Insert the Smart Home Dongle into the dongle port in the correct direction. 3. Insert the dongle cover with the far side first.
  • Page 29 STEP 3 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 foot of the refrigerator. • Once the refrigerator is in its final position, do not move it unless necessary to protect the floor.
  • Page 30 Installation STEP 4 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 31 STEP 5 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1. Remove the PE foam sheet on each shelf corner, which is attached to protect the refrigerator during transportation. 2. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on . 3.

  • Page 32: Operations

    Operations Feature panel TYPE 1 TYPE 2 01 Fridge / Power Cool 02 Freezer / Power Freeze 03 Vacation 04 Door Alarm 05 Mood Lighting 06 Network connection English Untitled-4 32 2016-07-21 11:24:55...
  • Page 33 01 Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec) To adjust the fridge temperature, press Fridge to select the corresponding temperature. Fridge You can change the temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C (default: 3 °C). Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed. The fridge keeps running at full speed for two and a half hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
  • Page 34 Operations 03 Vacation (3 sec) If you are going on vacation or a business trip, or if you do not intend to use the fridge for an extended time, use the Vacation mode. • To activate Vacation mode, press and hold Vacation for 3 seconds. The Vacation On indicator turns on while the display of the fridge temperatures will turn off.
  • Page 35 • If your Internet service provider has registered the MAC address of your PC or modem for identification, your Samsung Smart Refrigerator may fail to connect to the Internet. If this happens, contact your Internet service provider for technical assistance.

  • Page 36: Samsung Smart Home

    Electronics to your smart device. NOTE • The Samsung Smart Home app is designed for Android 4.0 (ICS) or higher, or iOS 7.0 or higher, and is optimized for Samsung smartphones (Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series). On other smartphone models, some functions may operate differently.
  • Page 37 Key features Register Samsung smart home appliances to the Samsung Smart Home server for remote access. Menu overview • Tap Refrigerator to open the settings page of the refrigerator. • Swipe to move to the next page. You can control your Samsung smart home appliances remotely, or Chat control check the operating status.
  • Page 38 Operations Refrigerator settings A : Disabled (black) B : Enabled (blue) 01 Displays the currently set fridge temperature. Fridge 02 You can turn on or off Power Cool, and check the current settings. 03 Displays the currently set freezer temperature. Freezer 04 You can turn on or off Power Freeze, and check the current settings.

  • Page 39: Storage Information

    Storage information The numbers marked in the bottom section of this figure indicate the storage period for the immediately above food item. For example, 4-6 months for fish. To freeze food 1. Wrap the food airtight with suitable wrapping materials. 2.
  • Page 40 Operations Storage period of frozen food The storage period differs with food types and storing temperatures. The following specification is based on a temperature of -18 °C (0 °F): • Fresh poultry (whole chickens), fresh meat (steaks, roasts): up to 12 months •...

  • Page 41: 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 42 Maintenance Step-by-step instructions STEP 1 Remove the fridge door 1. With the fridge door closed, loosen and remove two screws on the top of the door. (RB37 Glass door models only) 2. Open the fridge door, and then pull up to open the dongle cover at the top of the door.
  • Page 43 RB37 Glass door models • Open the fridge door, and slightly lift up the left side of the wire cover (1) to remove. Then, remove the space cover (2) then the dongle PBA connector (3). NOTE Keep the space cover in a safe place. It is necessary when you return the door to the initial position (before reversing the door).
  • Page 44 Maintenance 6. Disconnect the connectors on or around the fridge door. Loosen the screws from the top hinge (6) to remove. CAUTION To prevent the fridge door from falling, make sure to hold the fridge door tight while removing the top hinge. 7.
  • Page 45 STEP 2 Remove the freezer door 1. Open the freezer door, and remove the middle hinge (7) by loosening the screws. • For RB37 glass door models, use the 5 mm Allen wrench for removing the bolts. 2. Gently lift up to remove the freezer door.
  • Page 46 Maintenance STEP 3 Reverse the auto closers On the freezer door 1. From the freezer door, remove the auto closer lever (8) by loosening the screws on the lever and the screws in the opposite side. 2. Insert the auto closer lever (8) in the opposite side, and tighten the screws.
  • Page 47 STEP 4 Reattach the freezer door 1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the screw cap. Then, insert the screw cap in the opposite side. CAUTION To prevent physical damage, use caution when removing the screw cap. 2. Lay down the refrigerator with care. Then, remove the screws from the levelling leg (10) and the bottom hinge (11).
  • Page 48 Maintenance 6. Reinsert the middle hinge (7) that was removed in STEP 2. - Remove the washer from the middle hinge. Then, reverse the washer before reinserting the middle hinge in the top of the freezer door. English Untitled-4 48 2016-07-21 11:25:00...
  • Page 49 STEP 5 Reattach the fridge door 1. Loosen and remove the top screws of the fridge. Then, remove the control cover (14). 2. Move the connectors and wires to the opposite side. Insert the control cover (14), and then tighten the screws on the opposite side.
  • Page 50 Maintenance 3. Pull up to open the dongle cover at the top of the fridge door. • Move the wires to the opposite side and fix them on the inner hook of the opposite side. RB37 glass door models only •...
  • Page 51 5. Remove the shaft from the top hinge (6). Then, reassemble the shaft as shown. 6. Insert the top hinge (6) in the top left of the fridge door with the shorter side first. Fit the fridge door by inserting the top hinge then the middle hinge.
  • Page 52 Maintenance 8. Insert the hinge cover in the top hinge with the right side first. Then, press the bottom of the cover to fit. CAUTION Make sure all of the wires and connectors are not stuck in the middle. 9. Insert the top frame cover (4) with the part (b) fitting in the part (a) diagonally.
  • Page 53 10. With the dongle cover opened, insert the wire cover (1) and turn it to the rear. Then, insert the space cover (L) and close the wire cover. • The space cover differs with the model. 11. Close the dongle cover. English Untitled-4 53 2016-07-21...
  • Page 54 Maintenance RB37 glass door models only 12. Connect the dongle PBA connector (3). Insert the optional space cover (L) in the fridge door. Then, press to close the wire cover (1). • Close the fridge door and tighten the top screws of the door. NOTE You might want to return the doors to the initial position (before reversing the door).

  • Page 55: Handle And Care

    Handle and care Shelves / Wine Rack (applicable models only) 1. Slightly lift up the rear side of the shelf (or wine rack) to pull out. 2. Twist the shelf (or wine rack) diagonally to remove. English Untitled-4 55 2016-07-21 11:25:03...
  • Page 56 Maintenance Foldable shelf 1. Slightly lift up the front side of the shelf to pull out. 2. Twist the shelf diagonally to remove. CAUTION • Do not put food or objects in front of the Fresh Zone drawer. The door will not close properly.

  • Page 57: Cleaning

    4. Plug in the power cord. Replacement LED Lamps To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre. WARNING • The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This can cause electric shock.

  • Page 58: 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 59 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 60: 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 61 • 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 62: Samsung Smart Home

    • The old Samsung Smart Refrigerator app cannot connect with operate. Samsung Smart Home models. The Samsung • You must log into your Samsung account to use the app. Smart Home app is • Make sure that your router is operating normally. installed but is not •...
  • Page 63 Memo Untitled-4 63 2016-07-21 11:25:04...
  • Page 64 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 DA68-03516D-01 Untitled-4 64 2016-07-21 11:25:04...

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