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RF48A40****
Free Standing Appliance
RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 1
2023-03-28( )
3:49:51

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  • Page 1 Refrigerator User manual RF48A40**** Free Standing Appliance RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 1 2023-03-28( ) 3:49:51...

  • 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 Troubleshooting General Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? Appendix Safety Instruction Install Instruction Temperature Instruction Information for model and ordering spare parts English 3 RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 3 2023-03-28( ) 3:49:51...

  • 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. •...

  • 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 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). - Not to block any vents or grilles is recommended for energy efficiency.

  • 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 RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 12...
  • 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. •...

  • 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 - 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. English 15 RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 15 2023-03-28( )
  • Page 16 Safety information • If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - Otherwise there is a risk of fire. • Do not let children step on a drawer. - The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
  • Page 17 • Fill the water tank, ice tray and water cubes only with potable water (mineral water or purified water). - Do not fill the tank with tea, juice or sports drink, this may damage the refrigerator. • 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 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.

  • 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.
  • 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 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 23 • Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water to clean the refrigerator. • 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.

  • 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: 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 27: 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 28 Installation Dispenser type 01 Fridge door bin A. Fridge 02 Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Drawers B. Freezer 03 Sliding shelf 04 Egg tray 05 Water tank * * Dispenser type models only English RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 28 2023-03-28( ) 3:49:53...
  • Page 29 • Moisture may form at times on the vertical hinged section. • If you close a door by force, the other door may open. • If the internal or external LED lamp is out of order, contact a local Samsung service center.

  • Page 30: 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) Phillips screwdriver Flat-heat screwdriver Socket spanner (8 mm) Pliers Allen spanner (4 mm) Detach the fridge doors 1.
  • Page 31 2. Disconnect electric wire on the top of the refrigerator. CAUTION • Do not remove both doors simultaneously. Make sure to remove one door at a time. Otherwise, any of the doors may fall and cause physical injury. • Make sure the refrigerator powers off before disconnecting the connectors.
  • Page 32 Installation 6. Lift the door straight up to remove. 7. Gently pull up the door vertically to remove. Do not apply excessive force to the door. The door may fall, causing physical injury. 8. Lay the door down on a flat surface. 9.
  • Page 33 Detach the freezer doors CAUTION Be sure to remove the fridge doors before removing the freezer doors. 1. Remove the screw attached to the left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver (+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts attached to the left and right middle hinges with an allen spanner (Ø...
  • Page 34 Installation Reattach the freezer 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. Insert the freezer door into the bottom hinge while pushing the freezer door in the arrow direction.
  • Page 35 Reattach the fridge doors 1. While holding the door open by more than 90 degrees, reinsert it into the middle hinge. 2. Put the top hinge into its position, and then insert into the top hole of the door. 3. Insert and tighten the ground screw into the left and right upper hinges with a Phillips screwdriver (+).
  • Page 36 Installation 5. Connect the wire connectors. CAUTION • Make sure the wire connectors are connected properly. Otherwise, the display does not operate. 6. Repeat the above steps for the other door. 7. Position the cover hinge in place. Then, tighten the screws (x4). English RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 36 2023-03-28( )

  • Page 37: Step-By-Step 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 38 Installation Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation. Depth “A” Width “B” Height “C” 1793 Overall Height “D” 1775 (unit: mm) 01 More than 50 mm 02 130° 03 1394 mm 04 282 mm 05 320 mm 06 830 mm 07 655 mm 08 36 mm...
  • Page 39 STEP 2 Flooring NOTE Remove paper on spacer and then attach a spacer (Gray block) on the back side of refrigerator for better performance. Make sure a spacer fix like above image when Spacer you install the refrigerator. It is improving <Back>...
  • Page 40 Installation STEP 3 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 41 STEP 4 Adjust the door height as well as the door gap Snap ring The height of a door can be adjusted using the provided snap rings (1 mm). To adjust the height of a door 1. Check the height difference between the doors, and then raise and hold the lower door.
  • Page 42 Installation STEP 5 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 43: Operations

    Operations Feature panel 01 Fridge / Power Cool 02 Freezer / Power Freeze 03 Vacation 04 Lock English 43 RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 43 2023-03-28( ) 3:49:55...
  • Page 44 Operations 01 Fridge / Power Cool (3 sec) The Fridge button can be used to set the fridge temperature, or to activate/deactivate Power Cool. You can manually adjust the cooling temperature for the fridge. The Fridge temperature indicator informs you of the currently set or selected temperature.
  • Page 45 02 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 -16 °C and -24 °C. Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed. The freezer keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
  • Page 46 Operations 03 Vacation (3 sec) The Vacation button can be used to activate/deactivate Vacation mode. If you are going on vacation or a business trip, or if you do not intend to use the refrigerator for an extended time, use the Vacation feature. Press and hold Vacation for 3 seconds to turn off the fridge operation with the Vacation indicator ( ) on.

  • Page 47: Special Features

    Special features The refrigerator has features convenient for you. Water dispenser (dispenser models only) With the water dispenser, you can dispense water without opening the fridge door. To fill the water tank with potable water Open the door and locate the water tank that is surrounded by the door bins. 1.
  • Page 48 Operations CAUTION • The water dispenser is designed to dispense potable water. Fill the water tank only with potable water. Do not fill with any other liquids. • Do not fill the water tank excessively, which causes an overflow. • Make sure that water tank is seated properly. •...
  • Page 49 Freezer shelf (ASSY SHELF FRE) To secure more room in the freezer remove the middle drawer of the freezer, and then insert the freezer shelf between the middle and bottom drawers. • The freezer shelf does not affect the thermal or mechanical performance of the refrigerator.
  • Page 50 Operations CAUTION • The freezer shelf (ASSY SHELF FRE) is specifically designed to replace the middle drawer for additional storage room. Do not put the freezer shelf over on the Sliding Shelf. • Make sure to insert the freezer shelf in the correct direction.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Maintenance Handle and care Tempered glass shelves (fridge) • Slightly lift up the rear side of the shelf to pull out. • Twist the shelf diagonally to remove. CAUTION • The tempered glass shelves are heavy. Use caution when removing them. •...
  • Page 52 Maintenance Vegetable & fruit drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. It is recommended to remove the door bins before removing the drawer. This is to prevent damage to the door bins. Vegetable shelf 1. Slide out the left-sided vegetable drawer.

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 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 56: 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 57 • 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 58: 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 59: Temperature Instruction

    Temperature Instruction Recommended Temperature The optimal temperature setting for food storage: • Fridge: 4 °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 60 Appendix 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 61 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 Butter...
  • Page 62 Appendix 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...

  • Page 63: 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 63 RF48_UM_Rev00_EF_EN.indd 63...
  • 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 CYPRUS 8009 4000 only from landline, toll free www.samsung.com/gr/support 80111-SAMSUNG (80111 726 7864) only...

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