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- Page 1 Refrigerator User manual RS6*N** SEUK Free Standing Appliance Untitled-38 1 2018-06-08 2:16:45...
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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. •...
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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: 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 8 Safety information • Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. - Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire, and/or electric shock. • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
- Page 9 • 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.
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Page 10: Installation Cautions
Safety information • 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. • If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or one of its service agents. -
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 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. • Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- 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.
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Page 16: Usage Cautions
Safety information 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 17 - 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 18 Safety information • 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. •...
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Page 19: Cleaning Cautions
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 20 Safety information • Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic parts, door and interior liners, and gaskets. - These can scratch or damage the material.
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Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 specific regulatory obligations e.g. REACH visit: samsung. com/uk/aboutsamsung/samsungelectronics/corporatecitizenship/ data_corner.html (For products sold in European countries only) -
Page 25: 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 26 Installation 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 Dairy bin 12 Lower freezer bin * 13 Lower refrigerator bin *...
- Page 27 NOTE • The design of the egg container may differ with the model. • RS66*, RS6K* model : Lower freezer bin and lower refrigerator bin are not included. • RS67*, RS6J* model : Lower refrigerator bin is not included. CAUTION For normal models, do not change the position of the freezer shelves.
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Page 28: 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 29 Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation. Depth “A” Recess Handle Type Depth “A” Bar Handle Type Width “B” 1747 Height “C” Overall Height “D” 1780 (unit: mm) 01 more than 50 mm recommended 02 165° 03 170°...
- Page 30 Please check with your dealer for availability. CAUTION • The Samsung Smart Home Adapter comes in two types: one that is dedicated to Samsung smart TVs, and the other one that is dedicated to Samsung home appliances. • You must purchase the Samsung Smart Home Adapter (HD39N1230GW) dedicated to home appliances.
- Page 31 4. Insert the upper area of the adapter cover first, and then close to lock as shown. NOTE The marked area is the cover of the optional adapter, not a crack or defect. STEP 3 Spacing (applicable models only) 1. Open the door and locate the provided spacer.
- Page 32 Installation STEP 4 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 33 STEP 5 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 34 Installation STEP 6 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 35 • Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
- Page 36 • Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur, contact the installer of the water line.
- Page 37 To repair the water line 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. English 37 Untitled-38 37 2018-06-08...
- Page 38 Remove the water filter. For more information or servicing, contact a licensed plumbing professional. 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.
- Page 39 • 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 40 Installation 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.
- Page 41 Make sure the rubber washers on the fixers are not missing. Without the rubber washers, you cannot attach the handles correctly. NOTE Contact a local Samsung service centre if the rubber washers are missing. English 41 Untitled-38 41 2018-06-08 2:16:52...
- Page 42 Installation 3. Attach the handle supports to the fixers. 4. Firmly press the handles at the support. Check and make sure the handles are firmly attached. 5. Make sure there is no gap between the handle supports and the doors. CAUTION Handles may shake if they are not properly fixed.
- Page 43 STEP 10 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.
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Page 44: 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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-38 48 2018-06-08 2:16:55...
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Page 49: Operations
Operations Feature panel Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 01 Freezer / Power Freeze 02 Fridge / Power Cool 03 Ice Maker * 04 Filter Reset * 05 Door Alarm / Vacation 06 Network connection * Applicable models only English 49 Untitled-38 49 2018-06-08 2:16:55... - Page 50 Operations 01 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec) The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature, or to Freezer activate Power Freeze. Available temperatures are between -15 °C and -23 °C. 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.
- Page 51 03 Ice Maker Press and hold Ice Maker for more than 3 seconds to turn the ice maker on or off. The ice maker has 2 indicators (ON/OFF) to indicate the operating status. • When the ice maker operates, the ON indicator turns on. •...
- Page 52 It is strongly recommended to empty the fridge compartment and make sure the door is closed. When connecting the refrigerator to SmartThings App or Samsung smart devices such as Samsung Smart TVs, follow the app’s or device’s Device onscreen instructions and press and hold Door Alarm for 5 seconds.
- Page 53 • 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.
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Page 54: Smartthings (Available Only With The Optional Adapter)
Samsung account You are required to register with a Samsung account to use the app. If you don’t have a Samsung account, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to create a free Samsung account. - Page 55 Category Item Description Displays the current temperature setting of the Fridge temperature fridge. Displays the current temperature setting of the Freezer temperature freezer. Monitoring Detects abnormal operations of the Diagnosis refrigerator. Checks the accumulated power consumption of Energy monitoring the refrigerator for the last 180 days. You can turn the ice making function on or off, and check the current settings of the function.
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Page 56: Dispenser Panel (Applicable Models Only)
Operations 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 57: Special Features
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 58 Operations 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 59 (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 59 Untitled-38 59 2018-06-08...
- Page 60 Operations 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 61 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 62 Operations 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 63 • 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 64: Maintenance
Maintenance Handle and care Shelves (fridge/freezer) • To remove a shelf, fully open the corresponding door. Hold the front of the shelf and gently lift up and slide out. Rear • If the door cannot fully open, slide out the shelf half way to the front and turn it over to remove. - Page 65 Drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. Vegetable / Dry drawers To remove the vegetable drawer from the fridge or the dry drawer from the freezer. 1. First, remove surrounding multipurpose drawers if necessary. 2. If your refrigerator is provided with a cover (A) for the vegetable/dry drawer, remove the cover.
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Page 66: Cleaning
Maintenance 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 67: 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 67 Untitled-38 67 2018-06-08 2:17:00... -
Page 68: 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 69 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 70 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 -18 °C (0 °F) or -20 °C high.
- Page 71 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 72: 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 73 • 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 74: Smartthings
• The old Samsung Smart Refrigerator app cannot connect with fails to operate. SmartThings models. • You must log into your Samsung account to use the app. • Make sure that your router is operating normally. The SmartThings app • Make sure that the Smart Home Adapter is inserted properly. - Page 75 Memo Untitled-38 75 2018-06-08 2:17:01...
- 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 DA68-03725A-06 Untitled-38 76 2018-06-08...