Samsung RB12J8896S4 User manual

Refrigerator
User manual
SEA Free Standing Appliance
RB12J*
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Contents
Contents
Safety information 3
Setting up your Refrigerator 21
Getting ready to install the refrigerator 21
Levelling the refrigerator 23
Completing the Setup 24
Operating your Refrigerator 25
Using the control panel 25
CHEF Mode 29
Cooling Off Mode 29
Parts and features 30
Features of the freezer compartment 32
Removing the interior parts 34
Replacing the led lamp 38
Reversing the door (optional) 39
Reversing the door 40
Troubleshooting 51
Kitchen Fit Installation 53
Installation Kit 53
Refrigerator Dimensions 54
Detail Dimensions 55
Installation 56
Pair Installation 60
Installation Kit 60
Dimensions 61
Installation 62
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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 efciently.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or those who lack
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Because the following instructions cover various models, the
characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from the
refrigerator described in this manual.
• If you have any question, contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or nd help and
information online at www.samsung.com.
• R600a or R134a 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. If this refrigerator contains the
refrigerant R600a, which is a ammable gas, you must contact your local
authorities regarding the safe disposal of this product when it comes time
to discard it.
• It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to
service this appliance.
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Safety information
Important safety symbols and precautions
The following safety symbols are used in this manual.
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.
NOTE
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the contact center for help.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only)
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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
re.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat
from stoves, room heaters, or other appliances.
• 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 re hazard from overheated
wires.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock of re.
• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either end.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on
the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power
cord into the space behind the appliance.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip
the plug rmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, re, and/or electric shock.
• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
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- Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or re.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater or ammable 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.).
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or
re.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in accordance
with the instructions in this manual before you use it.
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come
in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or
re.
• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord hanging
down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get cut off and
cause a re or electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged by the back of
the refrigerator.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
- This constitutes a re hazard.
• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing
materials on his or her head.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after
installation.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re due to electric
leakage.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater, inammable material.
• If you see any dust or unexpected amounts of water in the refrigerator,
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unplug the refrigerator and contact a Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of re.
• 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, re, problems with the product, or
injury.
• Remove all the protective plastic lm on the refrigerator before you
initially plug it in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
snap rings used for door adjustment or the water tube clips.
- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows a snap ring or
water tube clip. Keep the snap rings and water tube clips out of children's
reach.
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• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before
attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power
leakages can cause severe electric shock.
• 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.
- Failing to ground the refrigerator may result in an electric shock, re,
explosion, or problems with the product.
- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension
cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and insert it into a 3-slot
receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of
the extension cord should be AC 115-120 V, 10 A, or more. If a grounding
adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use a damaged
power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the
manufacturer or one of its service agents.
• Do not replace the fuse in the refrigerator yourself. The fuse can only be
replaced by a qualied technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.
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Installation cautions
CAUTION
• Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and install it on a at
surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, its cooling efciency and durability will be
reduced.
- Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting
structure clear of obstructions.
• Allow the refrigerator to stand for 2 hours after you've installed it and
turned it on before loading it with food.
• We strongly recommend you have a qualied technician or service
company install the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, problems
with the product, or injury.
• Overloading a door with food may unbalance the refrigerator and cause it
to fall, resulting in physical injury.
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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.
• Do not insert hands, feet, or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into
the bottom or the back of the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock or injury.
- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the
freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not put a container lled with water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not keep volatile or ammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner,
propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such products) in the
refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in re or explosion.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
refrigerator.
- Keep ngers 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.
• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A serious injury may
occur.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become trapped.
• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientic materials, or temperature
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sensitive products in the refrigerator.
- Do not store products that require strict temperature controls in the
refrigerator.
• Do not place or use any electrical appliances inside the refrigerator/
freezer, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.
• If you notice a burning smell or smoke coming from the refrigerator,
pull out the power plug immediately and contact a Samsung Electronics
service center.
• 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 go inside the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or children go inside a drawer.
- This can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal injury.
• Do not overll the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury
or material damage.
• If you detect a gas leak, avoid any naked ames or potential sources of
ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several
minutes.
• 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,
re, or problems with the product.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute,
or ice maker bucket.
- This may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as
ammable sprays, ammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near
or inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do not place
a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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• Fill the water tank and ice cube tray with potable water only (tap water,
mineral water, or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea, juice, or sports drink. This may damage the
refrigerator.
• Do not place or use any electrical appliances inside the refrigerator, unless
they are 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. This may result in an electric shock, re, problems with
the product, or injury. Do not put a container lled with water on the
appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the
defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
• Do not put any fridge shelf in upside down. The Shelf stopper may fail to
work.
- The glass shelf could fall causing personal injury.
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• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the refrigerator.
• Keep ngers 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.
• If you detect a gas leak, avoid any naked ames or potential sources of
ignition, and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several
minutes.
- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or re.
• 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.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could become trapped.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic
environment.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute,
or ice maker bucket.
- This may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not insert hands, feet, or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into
the bottom or the back of the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock or injury.
- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
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• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the refrigerator
yourself.
- Unauthorized modications can cause safety problems.
To reverse an unauthorized modication, we will charge the full cost of
parts and labor.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard
fuse.
• If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your
nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, problems with the
product, or injury.
• If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, contact your nearest
service center.
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• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the
refrigerator immediately and contact a Samsung Electronics service
center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric or re hazards.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps
of the refrigerator
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
• If you experience difculty changing a non-LED light, contact a Samsung
service center.
• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp
Covers and LED lamps yourself.
- Contact a Samsung service center.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall
socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Do not put a container lled with water on the appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
• If you see any dust or unexpected amounts of water in the refrigerator,
unplug the refrigerator and contact a Samsung Electronics service center.
- There is a risk of re.
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Usage cautions
CAUTION
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
Do not place carbonated or zzy 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.
• To get the best performance from the product:
- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the refrigerator as
this can obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
- Wrap food properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into
the refrigerator.
- Do not place glass bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer. They
can freeze and break. Broken beverage containers can cause injury.
- Please observe the maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen
goods.
- There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if
you will be away for less than three weeks. However, if you will be away
for more than three weeks, remove all the food and the ice in the ice bucket,
unplug the refrigerator, close the water valve, wipe excess moisture from
the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold.
• Do not place carbonated or zzy 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
and property damage.
• Service Warranty and Modication.
- Any changes or modications performed by a 3rd party on this
nished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service,
nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party
modications.
• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.
- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator
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can be over cooled. If a cooling period lasts too long, the water lter may
break and cause water leakage.
• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply or power is cut
off, you should wait for at least ve minutes before plugging it back in.
• If you have a long vacation planned or do not intend to use the
refrigerator for a long period of time, (3 weeks or more) empty the
refrigerator including the ice bucket, pull out the power plug, close the
water valve, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave the
doors open to prevent odors and mold.
• If the refrigerator is ooded by water, pull out the power plug and contact
a 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.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water only (tap water,
mineral water, or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea or a sports drink. This may damage the
refrigerator.
• Be careful that your ngers are not caught in.
• If the refrigerator is ooded by water, pull out the power plug and
contact a Samsung Electronics service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
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Cleaning cautions
CAUTION
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.
- Printed letters on the display may come off.
• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the motor or
compressor area of the refrigerator or any area that has electrical
connections, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service
center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• 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 re or electric shock.
• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or bleach to clean the refrigerator.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a re.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole.
- This may cause a personal injury or material damage.
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• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance
from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
Critical disposal warnings
WARNING
• DANGER : Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
- Take off the doors and door latch.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily climb inside.
- Children trapped inside a refrigerator can hurt themselves or suffocate to
death.
• 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.
• R600a or R134a 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. If this refrigerator contains
ammable gas (Refrigerant R600a), contact your local authority regarding
safe disposal of this product.
• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/door seals, and door
latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. If trapped inside, a child may get hurt or suffocate to death.
• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material
require a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities
regarding the environmentally safe disposal of this product.
• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as
packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child could suffocate.
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Additional tips for proper usage
NOTE
• Do not re-freeze frozen food that has thawed completely.
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