Samsung RB38J7 Series User manual

Refrigerator
User manual
SESG Free Standing Appliance
RB33J8** / RB36J8** / RB38J7** / RB41J7**
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Contents
Contents
Safety information 3
Safety information 3
Setting up your Refrigerator 18
Getting ready to install the refrigerator 18
Levelling the refrigerator 20
Operating your Refrigerator 22
Using the control panel 22
Temperature Alarm 26
CHEF Mode (optional) 26
Freezer Shelf 27
Parts and features 28
Features of the freezer compartment 30
Using the water dispenser (optional) 32
Removing the interior parts 34
Replacing the led lamp 39
Reversing the door (optional) 40
Reversing the Handle (For BAR HANDLE models Only) 41
Reversing the door 43
Troubleshooting 54
Circuit Diagram 56
Kitchen Fit Install (RB33/36 models) 57
Install Kit 57
Dimensions 58
Installation 60
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Safety information
Safety information
• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for your reference.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
instruction manual. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover
all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when
installing, maintaining, and operating your appliance.
• Because these following operating instructions cover various models,
the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those
described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If
you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center
or nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.
• 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
ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local authority in
regard to safe disposal of this product.
• In order to avoid the creation of a ammable 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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• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt,
consult your dealer. The room must be 1 m³ in size for every 8 g of
R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the
identication plate inside the appliance.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury.
When refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid any naked ames and move
anything ammable away from the product and ventilate the room
immediately.
- Failing to do so may result in re or explosion.
• It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to
service this appliance. In Queensland – the authorized Service Person
MUST hold a Gas Work Authorisation or Licence for hydrocarbon
refrigerants, to carry out Servicing or repairs which involve the removal
of covers. (For Australia only)
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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.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the refrigerator is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the contact center for help.
Note.
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.
CE Notice
This product has been determined to be in compliance with the Low
Voltage Directive(2006/95/EC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/108/EC), RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), Commission Delegated
Regulation (EU) No 1060/2010 and the Eco-Design Directive(2009/125/EC)
implemented by Regulation (EC) No 643/2009 of the European Union. (For
products sold in European Countries only)
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WARNING
Severe warning signs for transportation and site
• 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. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential sources
of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several
minutes.
- This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R-600a),
a natural gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also
combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should
be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
WARNING
Severe warning signs for installation
• Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock
or re.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from
stoves, room heaters or other appliance.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matched the rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading 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 or re.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either end.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
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• 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.
• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
- Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or re.
- Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance
with the manual before it is used.
• 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 proper position with the cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, wire can get cut off and
cause a re or an electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed 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 children put them on their
head.
• This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to
the power plug.
- 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.
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• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a
location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops).
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• 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 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.
• This appliance must be properly grounded.
• Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or
telephone line.
- 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, re, explosion, or problems with the
product.
- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly
and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
• The fuse on the refrigerator must be changed 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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CAUTION
Caution signs for installation
• Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting
structure clear of obstruction.
• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours before loading foods after
installation and turning on.
• The installation or any service of this appliance is recommended by a
qualied technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, problems
with the product, or injury.
WARNING
Severe warning signs for using
• Do not touch the power plug 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 a
personal injury and/or material damage.
• Do not put items lled with water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the
freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as
inammable sprays, inammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals
near the refrigerator. Do not keep volatile or inammable objects or
substances (benzene, thinner, propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas and
other such products etc.) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in a re or an explosion.
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• Do not store pharmaceuticals products, scientic materials or
temperature-sensitive products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in
the refrigerator.
• 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.
• 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 re.
• If gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential sources of
ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several
minutes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator for removing bad odours.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Fill the water tank, ice tray and water cubes only with potable 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 sit on or hang onto the refrigerator door or drawers.
- This may cause the refrigerator to fall over, the door to separate or
a hand being caught in the crack of the door, and this may result in
property damage or injury.
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• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the refrigerator is
unattended and do not let children enter inside the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or children go inside the drawer.
- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or personal injury.
• 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.
• Do not put fridge shelf in upside down.
Shelf stopper could not work.
- It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf drop.
• In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate
immediately without touching the power plug. 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 manufacturer or service agent.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and
cabinet are necessarily small.
• Do not let children hang on the door.
If not, a serious injury may occur.
• There is a Risk of children entrapment.
Do not let children enter inside the refrigerator.
• 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 dispenser hole, ice chute and
ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into
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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 attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance
yourself.
- Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the
standard fuse.
- When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your
nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re, problems with the
product, or injury.
• If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning or smell or
smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest
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 when changing the light, contact service
agent.
• If the products is equipped with the LED Lamp, do not disassemble the
Lamp Cover and LED Lamp by yourself.
- Please contact your service agent.
• 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.
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CAUTION
Caution signs for using
• To get best performance from the product,
- Do not place foods too closely in front of the vents at the rear of the
appliance as it can obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.
- Wrap the food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting
it into the refrigerator.
- Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing near to already
existing food.
• Do not place glass or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may result in injury.
• Please observe maximum storage times and expiry 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.
But, remove all the food if you are going away for the three weeks or
more.
Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, rinse and dry.
• 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.
• Do not change or modify the functionality of the refrigerator.
- Changes or modications may result in a personal injury and/or property
damage. Any changes or modications performed by a 3rd party on
this completed appliance are neither covered under Samsung warranty
service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues and damages that
result from 3rd party modications.
• Do not block air holes.
- If the air holes are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator
can be over cooled.
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• Use only the ice-maker provided with the refrigerator.
• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
• When the refrigerator got wet by water, pull out the power plug and
contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
• Do not apply strong shock or excessive force onto the surface of glass.
- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Caution signs for cleaning and maintenance
• 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 appliance, unplug
the power plug and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug
terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox, Chloride for cleaning.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a re.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance
from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
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WARNING
Severe warning signs for disposal
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance 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 refrigerator to see which refrigerant is used for your
refrigerator.
When this product contains ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a),
contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane is used as an insulation blowing gas.
The gases in insulation material require special disposal procedure.
Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally
safe disposal of this product.
Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliances are damaged
prior to disposal.
The pipes shall be broken in the open space.
• When disposing of this or other refrigerator/s, remove the door/door
seals, door latch so that children or animals cannot become trapped
inside.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not enter and play
with the appliance.
- If trapped inside, the child may become injury and suffocate to death.
• Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an
environmentally friendly manner.
• 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 its head, it may result in suffocation.
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Additional tips for proper usage
• In the event of a power failure, call the local ofce of your Electricity
Company and ask how long it is going to last.
- Most power failures that are corrected within an hour or two will not
affect your refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the
power is off.
- But should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove all frozen
food.
• The appliance might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting
of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food
compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold
end of the range of temperature for which the refrigerating appliance is
designed.
• In case of particular foods, keeping it under refrigeration can have a bad
effect on preservation due to its properties.
• Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually
defrost your appliance, as this will be carried out automatically.
• Temperature rise during defrosting can comply with ISO requirements.
But if you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen
food while defrosting the appliance, please wrap the frozen food up in
several layers of newspaper.
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
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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 (radiator, for example).
• Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for energy efciency.
• Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance.
• Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw.
You can then use the low temperatures of the frozen products to cool
food in the refrigerator.
• Do not keep the door of the appliance open for too long when putting
food in or taking food out.
The shorter time for which the door is open, the less ice will form in the
freezer.
• It is recommended to install the refrigerator with clearance to the back
and sides.
This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills
lower.
• For the most efcient use of energy, please keep the all inner
ttings such as baskets, drawers, shelves on the position supplied by
manufacturer.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications
such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
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Setting up your Refrigerator
Setting up your Refrigerator
Getting ready to install the refrigerator
Congratulations on the purchase of your
Samsung Refrigerator.
We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-
the-art features and efciencies that this
new appliance has to offer.
• This refrigerator must be properly
installed and located in accordance with
the manual before it is used.
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this instruction
manual.
• We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualied
individual.
• Please dispose of the packaging material
for this product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Selecting the best location for the
refrigerator
• Select a location without direct exposure
to sunlight.
• Select a location with level (or nearly
level) ooring.
• Select a location with enough space for
the refrigerator doors to open easily.
• Allow sufcient space to install the
refrigerator on a at surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, the
internal cooling system may not work
correctly.
- Overall space required in use.
Refer to drawing and dimension as
below.
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Setting up your Refrigerator
1,927 mm
or
2,017 mm
100 mm
50 mm
• Allow sufcient space to the right,
left, back and top for air circulation.
This will help reduce power
consumption and keep your energy
bills lower.
• Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will go below 10 °C.
• Please ensure that appliance can
be moved freely in the event of
maintenance & service.
RB41/38 RB36/33
a155˚ 100˚
RECESS HANDLE BAR HANDLE RECESS HANDLE BAR HANDLE
A900 mm 906 mm 1139 mm 1145 mm
B1330 mm 1137 mm 688 mm 732 mm
a
B
A
at least
50 mm
at least
50 mm
595 mm
595 mm or 535 mm
1212.2 mm (BAR 1218.2 mm)
• Each measurement based on the
design dimension, so it may differ
depending on the measuring
method.
CAUTION
When installing, servicing, or cleaning
behind the refrigerator, be sure to pull the
unit straight out and push back in straight
after nishing.
Also, make sure your oor supports the
full-load refrigerator.
Otherwise, it may cause oor damage.
CAUTION
Please tie up the extra length of the power
cord at the back of the refrigerator so as
not to be touched on the oor preventing
the power cord from being crushed by the
rollers upon relocation.
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Setting up your Refrigerator
Setting up your Refrigerator
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Spacer
<Back>
Remove paper on spacer and then
attach a spacer (Gray block) on the
back side of refrigerator for better
performance. Make sure a spacer x
like above image when you install
the refrigerator. It is improving the
refrigerator performance.
If You set the refrigerator in furniture,
the spacer should be removed for the
door-ushing with furniture.
Flooring
For proper installation, this refrigerator
must be placed on a level surface of hard
material that has the same height as the
rest of the ooring. This surface should be
strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator. To protect the oor nish, cut
a large section of the cardboard carton and
place it under the refrigerator where you
are working.
• Pulling or pushing the refrigerator
may damage the oor.
Moving the refrigerator after
installation may damage the oor.
Levelling the refrigerator
< Case 1 > < Case 2 >
If the front of the appliance is slightly
higher than the rear, the door can be
opened and closed more easily.
When installing the refrigerator, make
sure both legs contact the oor for secure
installation.
Case 1) The appliance tilts down to the left.
Turn the left adjusting leg in the direction
of the arrow until the appliance is level.
Case 2) The appliance tilts down to the
right. Turn the right adjusting leg in the
direction of the arrow until the appliance
is level.
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