Samsung RS6KA Series User Manual
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- Page 1 Refrigerator User manual RS68A**/RS6GA**/RS67A**/RS6JA**/RS66A**/RS6KA** SEUK Free Standing Appliance Untitled-4 1 2021-01-06 1:18:51...
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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 Appendix Safety Instruction Install Instruction Temperature Instruction Information for model and ordering spare parts English 3 Untitled-4 3 2021-01-06 1:18:51...
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Page 4: 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 5 • Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. When refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked flames and move anything flammable away from the product and ventilate the room immediately. - Failing to do so may result in fire or explosion. •...
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Page 6: Important Safety Symbols And Precautions
Safety information 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 7: Important Safety Precautions
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 8 • 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 9 • To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please leave all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position. How to minimize the energy consumption • 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 (radiator, for example).
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Page 10: Severe Warning Signs For Transportation And Site
Safety information This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments;... -
Page 11: Critical Installation Warnings
Critical installation warnings WARNING • Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact with water. - Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire. • Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves, room heaters, or other appliances. - Page 12 - 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 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. •...
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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 • 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 16 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 17 • 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 18 - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. • 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 19: Usage Cautions
Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not refreeze thawed food. - Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster than fresh. - The second thaw will break down even more cells, leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the product. •... - Page 20 - 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.
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Page 21: Cleaning Cautions
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water, mineral water, or purified water). - Do not fill the tank with tea or a sports drink. This may damage the refrigerator. • Be careful that your fingers are not caught in. •... - Page 22 Safety information • 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. •...
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Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27 Dispenser-featured models 01 Freezer shelves 02 Multipurpose freezer 03 Dried food and meat storage drawer 04 Refrigerator bin 05 Refrigerator shelves 06 Vegetable drawer 07 Multipurpose drawer 08 Ice maker bucket ** 09 Water tank * 10 Wine rack * 11 Lower freezer bin 12 Lower refrigerator bin * Applicable models only...
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Page 28: Step-By-Step Installation
Installation NOTE The design of the egg container may differ with the model. CAUTION For normal models, do not change the position of the freezer shelves. Freezer shelves have different lengths, and if you change the position, you may damage the product when closing the door. - Page 29 Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation. Depth “A” Width “B” Height “C” 1746 Overall Height “D” 1780 (unit: mm) RS67A8* RS66A8* RS68A8* Model RS6JA8* RS6GA8* RS6KA8* more than 50 mm recommended 165° 170° 1739 mm 1730 mm 610 mm 912 mm...
- Page 30 Installation STEP 2 Spacing (applicable models only) 1. Open the door and locate the provided spacer. 2. Unpack the spacer and attach it to the rear of the refrigerator as shown. It helps ventilate air to the rear wall and save power consumption.
- Page 31 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 32 Installation 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 nut and the height nut on the front bottom of each door. 1.
- 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 connect the water filtering hose to the water line 1. Loosen and remove the compression nut (a) from the water line of the refrigerator, and insert it to the water filtering hose. 2. Tighten up the compression nut (a) to connect the water filtering hose and the water line.
- Page 36 CAUTION The water line must be repaired by a qualified professional. If you encounter a water leak, contact a local Samsung service centre or the installer of the water line. Reverse osmosis water filtration system The water pressure of the water supply system to a reverse osmosis water filtration system must be between 241 kPa and 827 kPa.
- Page 37 Ordering a new filter To purchase a new water filter (part type: HAFEX/EXP), contact a local Samsung service centre. To mount the water filter into place 1. Attach the lock clips (x2) to appropriate positions under the sink, for instance.
- Page 38 • 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 39 NOTE • A newly installed filter may cause the water dispenser to spurt water briefly. This is because air has entered the water line. • This replacement process may involve the refrigerator to drip water onto the floor. If this happens, wipe up with dry cloths. STEP 8 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning.
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Page 40: Door Removal For Entrance
Installation 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. Phillips screwdriver Flat-head Socket spanner Allen spanner screwdriver (10 mm) (5 mm) Disconnect the water line... - Page 41 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 Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the hinge covers (A) on the top of each door.
- Page 42 Installation 5. Pull the clamp to remove. 6. Open the door by 90 degrees. While holding the door, remove the hinge. CAUTION If you remove the hinge without holding the door, the door may fall and cause injury. Reconnect the water hoses Once the refrigerator has passed through the entrance, reconnect the water hoses.
- Page 43 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. • Take care when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. •...
- Page 44 Installation 4. Press the clamp as shown. 5. Connect the electrical harness. 6. Insert the hinge covers with the front sides first, and then tighten the screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver for this step. English Untitled-4 44 2021-01-06 1:18:59...
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Page 45: Operations
Operations Feature panel Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 • Displays the current or desired temperature of the freezer. • indicates that the Power Freeze function is on. 01 Freezer indicator • indicates that the freezer is operating in Fridge mode. •... - Page 46 Operations • When the display is off, tap any button to wake up the display. 06 Buttons • Use to select the fridge or freezer and to select the desired temperature or function for the selected compartment. NOTE • The control panel is designed to stay off when the refrigerator is not in use. It only becomes active and lights up when you open the door or tap the buttons.
- Page 47 • Available selection: (Power Freeze) -23 °C -22 °C -21 °C -20 °C -19 °C -18 °C -17 °C -16 °C -15 °C (Fridge) • Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed. The freezer keeps running at full speed for 50 hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
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Page 48: Turning On Or Off The Ice Maker
Operations Turning on or off the ice maker You can turn on or off the auto ice maker in the freezer. 1. Tap any button ( , , or ) to wake up the display. - This step may not apply to some models. 2. -
Page 49: Dispenser Panel (Applicable Models Only)
Dispenser panel (applicable models only) 01 Water / Lock 02 Cubed Ice 03 Crushed Ice 01 Water / Lock (3 sec) To dispense chilled water, press Water. The corresponding Water indicator turns on. To prevent use of the dispenser panel buttons and the dispenser lever, press and hold Water for more than 3 seconds. -
Page 50: Special Features
Operations Special features The refrigerator features user-oriented devices that you can use to benefit from. Water/Ice dispenser (applicable models only) Using the dispenser, you can dispense water with or without ice. The water dispenser offers 3 options: chilled water, cubed ice, and crushed ice. To dispense chilled water, press Water on the dispenser panel. - Page 51 3. Wait another 8 hours and dispense another 4 to 6 ice cubes. 4. Then, wait another 16 hours and dispense the first glass-full of ice. NOTE • If you consume all the ice at once, you must wait 8 hours before dispensing the first 4 to 6 cubes.
- Page 52 (ding-dong) at the press of the button. 4. You will hear another chime if the ice maker operates properly. NOTE If this symptom continues, contact the water line installer or a local Samsung service centre. English Untitled-4 52 2021-01-06 1:19:02...
- Page 53 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. • When the refrigerator recovers power supply after a power failure, the icemaker bucket may contain a mix of melted and jammed ice cubes, resulting in a system failure.
- Page 54 Operations To secure more storage space (applicable models only) If you do not use the ice maker and need more storage space, remove the icemaker bucket (A). Then, insert the Freezer guide (Optional) (B) into the icemaker bucket’s place. To secure more space, remove the upper drawer (C), lower drawer (D), and lower drawer cover (E).
- Page 55 Icemaker bucket If you do not dispense ice for an extended period, ice may form clumps inside the bucket. If this happens, remove and empty the icemaker bucket. 1. To remove the icemaker bucket, gently lift it up and pull out slowly while holding the handgrips with both hands.
- Page 56 Operations • While the door is open, neither the ice maker nor the water dispenser operates. Water pressure If you want to check how much water flows into the ice tray, follow these steps. 1. Remove the ice bucket. 2. Press the button (A) on the bottom of the ice maker.
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Page 57: Maintenance
Maintenance Handle and care Shelves (fridge/freezer) / Wine rack (applicable models only) 1. Pull out the shelf (or wine rack) a little. Then, while lifting the rear side, pull out. 2. Twist the shelf (or wine rack) diagonally to remove. CAUTION •... - Page 58 Maintenance Drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. Vegetable / Dried food and meat storage drawer To remove the vegetable drawer from the fridge or the dry drawer from the freezer: 1. First, remove surrounding multipurpose drawers if necessary.
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Page 59: 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 60: Replacement
CAUTION Do not remove the rear panel cover. Electric shock may occur. Replacement Lamps The lamps are not user-serviceable. To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre. English Untitled-4 60 2021-01-06 1:19:04... -
Page 61: 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 62 Troubleshooting Odour Symptom Possible causes Solution • Clean the refrigerator and • Spoiled food. remove any spoiled food. Refrigerator has odours. • Make sure strong smelling • Food with strong odours. food is wrapped airtight. Frost Symptom Possible causes Solution Frost around the •...
- Page 63 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 -18 °C (0 °F) or -20 °C high.
- Page 64 Water does not dispense. • Dispenser panel Lock is • Deactivate dispenser panel activated. Lock. • Use only Samsung-provided or approved filters. • A third-party water filter • Unapproved filters may was installed. leak and damage the refrigerator.
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Page 65: Do You Hear Abnormal Sounds From The Refrigerator
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 66 Troubleshooting • 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.
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Page 67: 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 68: Temperature Instruction
Appendix Temperature Instruction Recommended Temperature The optimal temperature setting for food storage: • Fridge: 3 °C • Freezer: -19 °C • Fridge of Freezer Convert: 3 °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 69 How to store for best preservation (applicable models only) Cover foods to retain moisture and prevent them from picking up odors from other foods. A large pot of food like soup or stew should be divided into small portions and put in shallow containers before being refrigerated.
- Page 70 Appendix Refrigerator & Freezer Storage Chart The freshness longevity depends on temperature and exposure to moisture. Since product dates aren't a guide for safe use of a product, consult this chart and follow these tips. Milk products Product Refrigerator Freezer Milk 1 week 1 month...
- Page 71 Fish / Seafood Product Refrigerator Freezer Fresh fish 1-2 days 3-6 months Cooked fish 3-4 days 1 month Fish salad 1 day Not recommended Dried or pickled fish 3-4 weeks Fruits Product Refrigerator Freezer Apples 1 month Peaches 2-3 weeks Pineapple 1 week Other fresh fruit...
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Page 72: 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 73 Memo Untitled-4 73 2021-01-06 1:19:05...
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- Page 76 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 IRELAND (EIRE) 0818 717100 www.samsung.com/ie/support DA68-04277A-00 Untitled-4 76 2021-01-06...