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- Page 1 Refrigerator User manual RT18K* Free Standing Appliance Untitled-5 1 2016-09-05 3:47:37...
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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... - Page 4 Safety information • 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. When this product contains flammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
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Page 5: Important Safety Symbols And Precautions
Important safety symbols and precautions: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. -
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 • Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power strip. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate. - This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
- Page 8 Safety information • Do not install this appliance near a heater or inflammable material. • Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain, etc.). • Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- Page 9 - This may result in 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. • 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 • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground. - You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the refrigerator. - This may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, or problems with the product. -
Page 11: Critical Usage Warnings
• We strongly recommend you have a qualified technician or service company install the refrigerator. - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the product, or injury. • Overload on any one door may fell the refrigerator, causing physical injury. - Page 12 • Do not place or use electrical appliance inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer. • If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. English Untitled-5 12...
- Page 13 • 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 14 Safety information • Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended by the manufacturer. • 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 15 - Do not use a ventilating fan. - A spark may result in explosion or fire. • Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents. • Do not let children hang on the door. A serious injury may occur.
- Page 16 Safety information • 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. • Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the refrigerator.
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Page 17: Usage Cautions
Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer. - When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury. - Page 18 • 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.
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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: 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 21: Additional Tips For Proper Usage
Additional tips for proper usage • In the event of a power failure, call the local offi ce 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 22: Saving Energy Tips
Safety information The two star section (sections) or compartment (compartments) is (are) based on the instruction and/or the condition as delivered. 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). -
Page 23: This Appliance Is Intended To Be Used In Household And Similar Applications Such As
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 24: 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 25: 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 26 Installation Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation. Model RT18 130° (A, B : mm , C : degree) 01 100 mm 02 50 mm 03 at least 50 mm 04 Height 1399 mm English Untitled-5 26 2016-09-05 3:47:39...
- Page 27 STEP 2 Flooring • The surface to install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 100 kg. • 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 28 Installation STEP 4 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 29: Operations
Operations Temperature control Freezer / Fridge (Temperature adjustment) DIAL At “MED” • To maintain optimum temperature for food storage, set the temperature dial at the “MED” position. DIAL At “MAX” • When setting the temperature dial at the “MAX” position, the refrigerator be comes coldest. -
Page 30: Maintenance
Maintenance Handle and care Freezer and fridge shelves • To remove a shelf, first open the door completely. Pull the shelf forward, lift up, and then pull out. • Do not attempt to tilt the shelf into position. Door guards Slightly lift up and pull out the guard. -
Page 31: Cleaning
• Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock. 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 32: 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 33 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 •...
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Page 34: 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 35 • 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 36 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 SOUTH AFRICA 0860 SAMSUNG (726 7864) BOTSWANA 8007260000 NAMIBIA 08 197 267 864...
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