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  • Page 1 Refrigerator User manual Free Standing Appliance Untitled-13 1 2020-12-17 2:05:57...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols and precautions: Important safety 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 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. What you need to know about the safety instructions •...
  • Page 4 Safety information • Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. The room must be 1 m in size for every 8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Symbols And Precautions

    - If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance. Important safety symbols and precautions: Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions

    Safety information Important safety precautions Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials WARNING • When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. • Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. •...
  • Page 7 • If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself. - Contact a Samsung service center. - Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.
  • Page 8 Safety information • For the most efficient use of energy, please keep the all inner fittings such as baskets, drawers, shelves on the position supplied by manufacturer. • To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please leave all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position.

  • Page 9: Severe Warning Signs For Transportation And Site

    - Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;...

  • Page 10: Critical Installation Warnings

    Safety information - This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R-600a), a natural gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
  • Page 11 • If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. - There is a risk of electric shock of fire. • Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. •...
  • Page 12 • 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 13 • 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. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips out of children’s reach.

  • Page 14: 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. • Allow the appliance to stand for 2-3 hours before loading foods after installation and turning on.
  • Page 15 • Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands. - This may cause frostbite. • Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator. - If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock. •...
  • Page 16 - Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator. • 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 17 • Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as flammable sprays, flammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside of the refrigerator. • Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
  • Page 18 • 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 19: Usage Cautions

    • Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. • Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket. - This may result in an electric shock or fire. Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not refreeze thawed food. - Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster than fresh.
  • Page 20 • Service Warranty and Modification. - 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. English...
  • Page 21 • 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 22: Cleaning Cautions

    Safety information • Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil can solidify, making it foul-tasting and difficult to use. In addition, the open container can leak and the leaked oil can cause the door bin to crack. After opening an oil container, it is best to keep the container in a cool and shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
  • Page 23 • 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. •...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Additional Tips For Proper Usage

    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 26 Safety information • The temperature of two star section (sections) or compartment (compartments) which have two star symbol ) is slightly higher than other freezer compartment (compartments). The two star section (sections) or compartment (compartments) is (are) based on the instruction and/or the condition as delivered.

  • Page 27: 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 regulatory obligations, e.g. REACH, WEEE or Batteries, visit our sustainability page available via www.samsung.com...

  • Page 28: 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 29 Type B 01 Main panel 02 Freezer 03 Door bins 04 Ice Maker 05 Ice bucket 06 Fridge drawers 07 Water Tank * * applicable models only NOTE • For energy efficiency, keep all shelves, drawers, and baskets in their original positions. •...
  • Page 30 Installation • If the internal or external LED lamp is out of order, contact a local Samsung service center. • If the door is left open for too long, the top internal LED will blink. This is normal. Door bins Your refrigerator ships with door bins of different types and sizes.

  • Page 31: Step-By-Step Installation

    Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Select a site Select a site that: • Has a solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation • Is away from direct sunlight • Has adequate room for opening and closing the door •...
  • Page 32 Installation RF44A* RF49A* Model RF50A* RF57A* 50 mm 50 mm 135° 135° 1393 mm 1393 mm 291 mm 291 mm 625 mm 675 mm 31.5 mm 31.5 mm 1056 mm 1101 mm 1082 mm 1132 mm NOTE The measurements in the table above may differ slightly from the actual measurements, depending on the measuring and rounding method.
  • Page 33 STEP 2 Flooring If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, see STEP 3 Door removal for entrance. NOTE To prevent floor damage, make sure the front leveling legs are in the upright position. • The surface you install the refrigerator on must support a fully loaded refrigerator.
  • Page 34 Installation STEP 3 Door removal for entrance If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance to your home or kitchen due to its size, follow these instructions to remove and then re-install the refrigerator's doors. If you do not need to remove the doors, go to page 40 to continue the installation procedure. WARNING Unplug the power cord of the refrigerator before removing the doors.
  • Page 35 Detach the fridge doors 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws fastening the top cover (A). 2. Disconnect the wires on the top of the refrigerator. 3. Use a socket wrench (10 mm) to remove the screws fastening the top hinge (B). 4.
  • Page 36 Installation 5. Remove the top hinge from the door. NOTE Remove the top hinge carefully. The wires from the door are arranged through the hinge shaft. 6. Gently pull up the fridge door to remove. Do not apply excessive force to the door.
  • Page 37 Detach the freezer drawer 1. Fully open the freezer drawer, and then lift the drawer basket (A) to remove. 2. Use a socket wrench (10 mm) to remove the 4 screws fastening the door. 3. Lift the freezer door from the rails to remove.
  • Page 38 Installation CAUTION • Be careful not to scratch or dent the rail assembly. • Make sure you mount the freezer baskets in the correct position. Otherwise, the door will not open or close properly, which causes frost to build up. •...
  • Page 39 3. Use a socket wrench (10 mm) to fasten the door to the rail with 4 screws. 4. Insert the freezer basket back into its position. English Untitled-13 39 2020-12-17 2:06:02...
  • Page 40 Installation STEP 4 Leveling the refrigerator CAUTION • When installed, the refrigerator must be leveled on a flat, solid floor. Not leveling the refrigerator can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury. • Leveling must be performed with the refrigerator empty. Make sure no food items are inside the refrigerator.
  • Page 41 STEP 5 Align the fridge doors • Before aligning the fridge doors, make sure the refrigerator is level. Refer to the “Leveling the refrigerator” section for detailed instruction. • You can use the adjustment parts (*) at the bottom of both fridge doors to raise or lower the door.
  • Page 42 Installation 4. Use the Pliers (D) to insert the provided snap ring (E) in the gap between the hinge-grommet (F) and the middle hinge (G). The number of snap rings depends on the gap. NOTE Two 0.04” snap rings are provided with the product.
  • Page 43 STEP 6 Connect the water dispenser line (applicable models only) A water dispenser with a filter is one of the helpful features on your new refrigerator. To help promote better health, the water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms.
  • Page 44 Installation Connect the water supply line to the refrigerator 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. • " copper tubing Copper Tubing •...
  • Page 45 CAUTION Do not mount the water filter on any part of the refrigerator. This may damage the refrigerator. 1. Connect the household water line to the assembled compression fitting. - If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut (07) (not supplied) and ferrule (not supplied) on the copper tubing (not supplied) as shown.
  • Page 46 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 47: Operations

    Operations Main panel • Displays the current or desired temperature of the fridge. 01 Fridge indicator • indicates that the Power Cool function is on. • indicates that the Vacation function is on. • Displays the current or desired temperature of the freezer. 02 Freezer indicator •...
  • Page 48 Operations • When the display is off, tap any button to wake up the display. • Tap to select the desired item on the main panel and to 05 Buttons confirm any setting changes. • Tap to change the settings of the selected item on the main panel.

  • Page 49: Setting The Desired Temperature Or Function

    If this happens, the temperature display blinks until the refrigerator returns to the specified temperature settings. If the blinking continues for an extended time, contact a local Samsung service center for technical assistance.

  • Page 50: Changing The Temperature Scale

    Operations Changing the temperature scale You can switch the temperature scale between Fahrenheit and Celsius. 1. Tap any button ( , , or ) to wake up the display. - This step may not apply to some models. 2. Tap until the °F and °C symbols on the fridge or freezer blink.

  • Page 51: Special Features

    Special features Ice maker The refrigerator has a built-in ice maker that automatically dispenses ice so that you can enjoy filtered water with cubed or crushed ice. Ice Maker Operation • The ice maker will produce 8 cubes per cycle - approximately 100~130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings,...
  • Page 52 Operations Water dispenser (applicable models only) With the water dispenser, you can dispense water without opening the fridge door. The water tank must be filled with potable water before use. To fill the water tank with potable water Open the door and locate the water tank that is located in the door shelf area. 1.
  • Page 53 4. Put a water glass under the water outlet of the dispenser, and gently push the dispenser lever to dispense water. Make sure the water dispenser is unlocked. CAUTION • The water dispenser is designed to dispense potable water. Fill the water tank only with potable water.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Maintenance Handling and care Shelves CAUTION • The shelf must be inserted correctly. Do not insert upside down. • Glass containers may scratch the surface of glass shelves. Fridge shelves To remove a shelf, fully open the fridge door. Hold the front of the shelf and gently lift up and slide out.
  • Page 55 Vegetable shelves 1. Fully open the fridge door. 2. Lift up the front of the shelf and pull it to release the shelf from the holder at the rear wall. 3. Pull out to remove. Door bins • To remove the door bin, hold the front sides of the bin, and then gently lift up to remove.
  • Page 56 Maintenance Fridge drawers Vegetable / fruit drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. • We recommend that you remove the door bins before removing the drawer. This is to prevent damage to the door bins. •...
  • Page 57 Upper basket • To remove, fully slide open the freezer drawer. Lift up the front of the upper basket and pull to remove. • To reinsert, align the front wheels of the upper basket with the end of the lower basket.

  • Page 58: Cleaning

    Maintenance Cleaning Interior and exterior WARNING • Do not use benzene, thinner, home/car detergent, or Clorox™ to clean the refrigerator. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire. • Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock. Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points.

  • Page 59: Replacement

    Replacement LED Lamps To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service center. WARNING • The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This can cause electric shock. English Untitled-13 59 2020-12-17...

  • Page 60: 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 61 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 62 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible causes Solution • You must wait for 12 hours • Ice maker has just been for the refrigerator to make installed. ice. • Set the freezer temperature • Freezer temperature is too Ice maker does not below 0 °F (-18 °C) or -4 °F high.
  • Page 63 Water does not dispense. • Dispenser panel Lock is • Deactivate dispenser panel activated. Lock. • Use only Samsung-provided • A third-party water filter was or approved filters. installed. • Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator. • Replace the water filter. After •...

  • 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.

  • Page 66: Appendix

    Appendix Safety Instruction • For the most efficient use of energy, please keep the all inner fittings such as baskets, drawers, shelves and ice cube tray on the position supplied by manufacturer. • This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance. Install Instruction For refrigerating appliances with climate class Depending on the climate class, This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at...

  • Page 67: Temperature Instruction

    Temperature Instruction Recommended Temperature The optimal temperature setting for food storage: • Fridge: 3 °C • Freezer: -19 °C NOTE The optimal temperature setting of each compartment depends on the ambient temperature. Above optimal temperature is based on the ambient temperature of 25 °C. Power Cool Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed.
  • Page 68 Appendix Don’t store perishable foods in the door. Eggs should be stored in the carton on a shelf. The temperature of Stored on the door the storage bins in the door fluctuate more than the temperature in the cabinet. Keep the door closed as much as possible.
  • Page 69 Poultry / Eggs Product Refrigerator Freezer Fresh poultry 2 days 6-8 months Poultry salad 1 day Eggs, Fresh in shell 2-4 weeks Not recommended Fish / Seafood Product Refrigerator Freezer Fresh fish 1-2 days 3-6 months Cooked fish 3-4 days 1 month Fish salad 1 day...

  • Page 70: Information For Model And Ordering Spare Parts

    24 Months. • Relevant information for ordering spare parts, directly or through other channels provided by the manufacturer, importer or authorized representative • You can find professional repair information on http://samsung.com/support. You can find user servicing manual on http://samsung.com/support. English...
  • Page 71 Memo Untitled-13 71 2020-12-17 2:06:09...
  • Page 72 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 0333 000 0333 www.samsung.com/uk/support IRELAND (EIRE) 0818 717100 www.samsung.com/ie/support SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG (726 7864) www.samsung.com/za/support...

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