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RB12A3006**
Refrigerator
user manual
English
imagine
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Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.
Free Standing Appliance

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  • Page 1 RB12A3006** Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. Free Standing Appliance...
  • Page 2 safety information user maintenance shall not SAFETY INFORMATION be made by children without • Before operating the supervision. appliance, please read this • Warnings and Important manual thoroughly and retain Safety Instructions in this it for your reference. manual do not cover all •...
  • Page 3 if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the Warning; Risk of fire / room in which the appliance flammable materials may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. • Never start up an appliance Important safety symbols showing any signs of damage.
  • Page 4 compatibility that is, however, These warning signs are here to also combustible. prevent injury to you and others. When transporting and Please follow them carefully. After installing the appliance, care reading this section, keep it in a should be taken to ensure that safe place for future reference.
  • Page 5 • Do not use a cord that shows • Do not install the refrigerator cracks or abrasion damage in a damp place or place along its length or at either where it may come in contact end. with water. • Do not pull or excessively - Deteriorated insulation of bend the power cord.
  • Page 6 • If any dust or water is in the with local and national codes. refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your • If the supply cord is Samsung Electronics service damaged, it must center. be replaced by the - Otherwise there is a risk of manufacturer, its service fire.
  • Page 7 portable socket-outlets or water on the refrigerator. portable power supplies at the - If spilled, there is a risk of fire rear of the appliance. or electric shock. • Do not touch the inside walls CAUTION SIGNS FOR of the freezer or products CAUTION INSTALLATION stored in the freezer with wet...
  • Page 8 Do not place a lighted candle smoke, pull out power plug in the refrigerator for removing immediately and contact your bad odours. Samsung Electronics service - This may result in an electric center. shock or fire. • If any dust or water is in •...
  • Page 9 - The door may be broken and between the doors and cause a personal injury. cabinet are necessarily small. • Do not use mechanical • Do not let children hang on devices or any other means the door. If not, a serious to accelerate the defrosting injury may occur.
  • Page 10 - Do not use any fuse(such as agent. cooper, steel wire, etc.) other • Plug the power plug into the than the standard fuse. wall socket firmly. - When repairing or reinstalling Do not use a damaged power the appliance is required, plug, damaged power cord or contact your nearest service loose wall socket.
  • Page 11 Samsung warranty service, - The container may freeze and nor is Samsung responsible break, and this may result in for safety issues and damages injury. that result from 3rd party • Please observe maximum modifications.
  • Page 12 keep the container in a cool • Do not use benzene, thinner, and shaded place such as a or Clorox, Chloride for cupboard or pantry. cleaning. - Examples of vegetable oil: - They may damage the surface olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed of the appliance and may oil, etc.
  • Page 13 the material. material require special disposal procedure. • Do not clean glass shelves Please contact your local or covers with warm water authorities in regard to the when they are cold. Glass environmentally safe disposal shelves and covers may of this product. break if exposed to sudden Ensure that none of the temperature changes or...
  • Page 14 its head, it may result in refrigerating appliance is suffocation. designed. • Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR such as bananas, melons. PROPER USAGE • Your appliance is frost free, • In the event of a power failure, which means there is no call the local office of your need to manually defrost...
  • Page 15 (compartments) is (are) based energy bills lower. on the instruction and/or the - We recommend the value of condition as delivered. clearance to be : - Right, left, and back side: Saving Energy Tips more than 50 mm - Install the appliance in a - Top side: more than 100 mm cool, dry room with adequate - For the most efficient use...
  • Page 16: Setting Up Your Refrigerator

    • Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator THE REFRIGERATOR on a flat surface. Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung If your refrigerator is not level, the internal Refrigerator. cooling system may not work correctly.
  • Page 17 FLOORING For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that has the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator (or approximately 65 kg).To protect the floor finish, cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place it under the refrigerator where you are working.
  • Page 18: Operating Your Refrigerator

    Turn the right adjusting leg in the direction of the If you have any further questions, contact your arrow until the appliance is level. Samsung Electronics service center. 1. Place the refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator.
  • Page 19 USING THE CONTROL PANEL Fridge Press the Fridge button to set the fridge to desired temperature between 1 °C (34 ºF) and 7 °C (44 ºF). Default set temperature is set on 3 °C (38 ºF) and each time to you press the Fridge button, temperature will be changed in the following order and temperature indicator will display the desired temperature.
  • Page 20 operating your refrigerator Components Door Bins Shelves Vegetable Drawer Drawers 20_ operating...
  • Page 21 FEATURES OF THE FREEZER Shelf life of frozen food COMPARTMENT Storage duration depends on the type of food. At a temperature setting of -18 °C (-0.4 ºF): • Fresh Poultry(whole chicken), Fresh meat Frozen-food mark on the Door panel (steaks, Roasts) : up to 12 months •...
  • Page 22 operating your refrigerator REMOVING THE INTERIOR Drawers PARTS Pull the drawers out fully then slightly lift it up to remove the drawers. • If the drawers get stuck to door, remove drawer by lifting up after remove shelves. When assembling, put fridge shelves in CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR the correct position and do not put them CAUTION...
  • Page 23: Reversing The Door

    • Insert a flat-head screwdriver and lever up the cover recommends that reversing of the door opening as shown in Figure #1.(Take care not to damage the is only completed by Samsung approved Service Cover Hinge ) providers. This will be on a chargeable basis and at the customers expense.
  • Page 24 reversing the door 4. Disassemble the middle hinge by removing the Basic position screws using a Phillips Head (+) screwdriver. Position reversed 7. Switch the position of cap screw and cap. Pull out using a thin flat screwdriver. The freezer door may fall forward so please support the door.
  • Page 25 10. Switch the position of Bottom hinge and Leg. 13. Remove the Cap Space Door at the top of (Right -> Left) the door before reinstalling it. (press the sides Assemble the Hinge Low after putting the before lifting up) Freezer Door in the middle hinge.
  • Page 26 15. Make sure the doors are working properly. 16. Detach the Fridge and Freezer gaskets and attach them after rotating 180°. Make sure the door gaskets are properly arranged. If not, there can be a noise or dew can be formed which affects perfomance of the unit.
  • Page 27 operating _27...
  • Page 28: 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 cord. properly.
  • Page 29 Odors Symptom Possible causes Solution • Clean the refrigerator and remove • Spoiled food. any spoiled food. Refrigerator has odors. • Make sure strong smelling food is • Food with strong odors. wrapped airtight. Frost Symptom Possible causes Solution • Make sure no food blocks the Frost around the •...
  • Page 30 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 31 • 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 32 SAMSUNG may elect, at its option, to provide transportation of the product to and from an authorized service center. If the product is located in an area where service by a SAMSUNG authorized servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or required to bring the product to a SAMSUNG authorized service center for service.
  • Page 33 SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. No warranty or guarantee given by any other person, firm, or corporation with respect to this product shall be binding on SAMSUNG. To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
  • Page 34 Warranty Information (CANADA) If your refrigerator needs service Do not hesitate to call any Samsung Authorized Service Center nearby giving them your name, address and telephone number when your product is not functionning properly. Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. (hereafter referred to...
  • Page 36 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. COUNTRY Custom Care Center WEBSITE 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.S.A www.samsung.com/us/support 1-844-SAM-PAYS (726-7297) 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca/support (English) CANADA 1-844-SAM-PAYS (726-7297) www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French)