Samsung RB3VTS Series User manual

Refrigerator
User manual
RB3VTS *****
Free Standing Appliance

Contents
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Contents
Safety information 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 7
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 7
Critical installation warnings 8
Installation cautions 12
Critical usage warnings 13
Usage cautions 18
Cleaning cautions 20
Critical disposal warnings 21
Additional tips for proper usage 23
Saving Energy Tips 24
Instructions about the WEEE 26
Installation 27
Refrigerator at a glance 28
Step-by-step installation 29
Operations 33
Display and Control Panel (Internal display) 33
Operating your Fridge Freezer 33
Display and Control Panel (External display) 35
Operating Your Fridge Freezer 36
Temperature Adjustment Warnings 38
Maintenance 40
Handle and care 40
Cleaning 41
Door Reversing 42
Troubleshooting 47
Errors (External display) 47
Errors (Internal display) 47
General 49
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 51

Safety information
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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.
•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.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.
•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.

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Safety information
•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.
•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.
•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 leaking 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 an 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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•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
•If the electrical socket does not match the refrigerator
plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similar qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
•WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of
the appliance, it must be xed in accordance with the
instructions.
•Refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a
free distance not exceeding 75 mm.
•This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000 m.
•Do not use a electric plug adapter.
•A specially grounded plug has been connected to the
power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be
used with a specially grounded electrical socket of
16 amperes. If this type of socket is not available in
your house, please have it installed by an authorized
electrician.
•If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the
cooler) you should take care during transportation
and installation to prevent the cooler elements from
being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly
and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a
leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your
fridge away from open ames or heat sources and
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for
a few minutes.

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Safety information
•If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similar qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
•Opening the door for long periods can cause a
signicant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
•Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with
food and accessible drainage systems.
•Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h;
ush the water system connected to a water supply if
water has not been drawn for 5days.
•Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
•Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream
and ice cubes.
•One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for freezing fresh food.
•If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.

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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.
NOTE
Useful information that helps users understand or
benet from the refrigerator.
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.
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. If a leak is detected, avoid
any naked ames or potential sources of ignition
and ventilate the room in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.

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Safety information
- 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.
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
electrical 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 electric power supply 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.

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•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 store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
•Do not install this appliance near a heater or
inammable material.
•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.
•Connect the power plug in the correct position with
the cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the
cord may get damaged and cause a re or electric
shock.

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Safety information
•Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
•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
easily accessible after installation.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or
re due to electric leakage.
•Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty
location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and
water (rain drops).
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause
an electric shock or re.
•If any dust or water are found in the refrigerator, pull
out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics
service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of damage and re.
•Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects
(such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes,
dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.).
- This may result in an electric shock, re, damage to
problems with the product, or injury.
•You need to remove all the protective plastic lm
before you initially plug the product 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.

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- 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.
•The refrigerator must be electrical safely grounded.
-Always make sure that you have electrical 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 electrical 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.
•Plug the power plug into the wall electric socket
firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged
power cord, or a loose electric power supply wall
socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
•If the power cord is damaged, have it immediately
replaced by the manufacturer or one of its service
agents.
•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.
•WARNING When positioning the appliance, ensure the
power supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

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•WARNING Do not locate multiple electric portable
socket-outlets or portable electric power supplies at
the rear of the appliance.
•WARNING Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
Installation cautions
CAUTION
•Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and
install it on a at surface.
- Keep the ventilation space in the appliance
enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstructions.
•Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation before loading foods and turning on.
•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.
•Overload on any one door may fell the refrigerator,
causing physical injury.
•The electric power supply socket must be easily
accessible so that the appliance can be quickly
disconnected from the supply in an emergency. It
must be located outside the area of the rear of the
appliance.

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Critical usage warnings
WARNING
•Do not insert the power plug into an electrical 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 filled with water on top of
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 ammable products) in
the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in re or explosion.
•Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A
serious injury may occur.

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Safety information
•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 sensitive products in the
refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls must
not be stored in the refrigerator.
•WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
•If you detect a smell of chemical or smoke, pull
out the power plug immediately and contact your
Samsung Electronics service center.
•If any dust or water is visible in the Refrigerator, pull
out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics
service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of re.
•Do not let children step on a drawer.
- The drawer may break and cause injury.
•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.

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•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.
•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 damage to the
product.
•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 for removing bad odours.
- This may result in an electric shock or 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. Do not put a container
lled with water on the appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
•WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or any other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
•WARNING Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long
periods of time.

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Safety information
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet
rays.
•Do not t fridge shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper
will not work.
- It may cause a personal injury because of glass
shelf drop.
•Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful when opening the doors children may be in
the area.
•If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or
potential sources of ignition, and vent 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 explosion or re.
•Use only the LED Lamps provided by the
manufacturer or its service agents.
•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.
•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 approved fuse.

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•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 stop working,
contact your nearest service center.
•If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke,
unplug the refrigerator from the electric supply wall
socket 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 electric supply wall
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 electric supply wall socket
firmly.
•Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power
cord or a loose electric supply wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or 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 up properly or place it in airtight
containers before putting it into the refrigerator.
- Please observe maximum storage times and
expiration dates of frozen goods.
•Do not place glass or bottles or carbonated beverages
into the freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may
result in injury.
•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

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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 can be over cooled.
•Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the
doors open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
•If the refrigerator is disconnected from the
electric power supply, you should wait for at least
five minutes before plugging it back in.
•If the refrigerator gets wet, 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.
•Be careful that your ngers are not caught in.
•If the refrigerator is ooded, make sure to contact
your nearest service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
•Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door
or bins. The oil can solidify, making it foul-tasting and
difcult to use. In addition, the open container can
leak and the leaked oil can cause the door or bin to
crack. Open oil containers are best kept in a cool and
shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil,
rapeseed oil, etc.

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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 appliance, 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 Clorox, Chloride for
cleaning.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and
may cause a re.
•Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug
the appliance from the electric wall socket.