Samsung RF34H9960S4 User manual

Refrigerator
user manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before operating the
appliance, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain
it in a safe place near the
appliance for your future
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.
Safety information
Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION……………………………………………………… 2
SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………… 16
OPERATING YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR ……………… 28
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………………………… 52
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• 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 the 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 find
help and information online at
www.samsung.com.
• 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)
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 machine
is grounded to prevent
electric shock.
Call the contact center for
help.
Note.
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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)
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.
• 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
flammable gas (Refrigerant
R-600a),
-Refrigerant leaking from the
pipe work could ignite or
cause an eye injury.
If a leak is detected, avoid
any naked flames or potential
sources of ignition and air the
room in which the appliance
is standing for several
minutes.
-In order to avoid the
creation of a flammable gas-
air mixture if a leak in the
WARNING
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 where the
refrigerator will be sited 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 identification
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
flames and move anything
flammable away from the
product and ventilate the
room immediately.
-Failing to do so may result in
fire or explosion.
-If the appliance contains
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.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• 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 fire.
• Do not place this refrigerator
in direct sunlight or expose to
the heat from stoves, room
heaters or other appliances.
• 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
WARNING
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that matched the rating plate.
-This provides the best
performance and also
prevents overloading house
wiring circuits, which could
cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
If the wall socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug.
-There is a risk of electric
shock or fire.
• Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either
end.
• Do not bend the power cord
excessively or place heavy
articles on it.
• Do not use aerosols near the
refrigerator.
-Aerosols used near the
refrigerator may cause an
explosion or fire.
• Do not install this appliance
in a location where gas may
leak.
-This may result in an electric
shock or fire.
• The installation or any
service of this appliance
is recommended by a
qualified technician or
service company.
-Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock, fire,
explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
• 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 fire.
• 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 fire
or an electric shock.
• Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either
end.
• 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
-This constitutes a fire hazard.
• The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug is
accessible after installation.
• Keep the packing materials
out of reach of children.
-There is a risk of death from
suffocation if children put
them on their head.
• The refrigerator must be
grounded.
-You must ground the
refrigerator to prevent any
power leakages or electric
shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.
• Never use gas pipes,
telephone lines or other
potential lightening rods as
ground.
-Improper use of the ground
plug can result in an electric
shock.
• If the power cord is
damaged, have it
replaced immediately by
the manufacturer or its
service agent.
• The fuse on the refrigerator
must be changed by a
qualified technician or service
company.
-Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or personal
injury.
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 after installation.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR USING
• Do not insert the power
plug with wet hands.
• Do not store items on top of
the appliance.
-When you open or close
the door, items may fall and
cause a personal injury and/
or material damage.
• Do not put items filled with
water on the refrigerator.
-If spilled, there is a risk of fire
or electric shock.
CAUTION
WARNING
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• Do not let children hang on
the door.
-Failure to do so may cause
serious personal 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 to go inside the
drawers.
-It can cause death from
suffocation by entrapment or
personal injury.
• Do not sit on the Freezer
door.
-The door can be broken and
cause personal injury.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole.
-Failure to do so may cause
personal injury or material
damage.
• Do not store volatile or
flammable substances such
as benzene, thinner, alcohol,
ether or LP gas in the
refrigerator.
-The storage of any of such
products may cause an
explosion.
• Do not store low
temperature-sensitive
pharmaceutical products,
scientific materials or other
low 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
appliances inside the
refrigerator, unless they are of
a type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• 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 fire.
• 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 mechanical
devices or any other means
to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
• 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 fire due
to electric leakage.
• This product is intended
only for the storage
of food in a domestic
environment.
• Bottles should be stored
tightly together so that they
do not fall out.
• 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 fire.
• Use only the LED Lamps
provided by manufacturer or
service agent.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with and/or
climb into the appliance.
• Do not disassemble or
repair the refrigerator by
yourself.
-You run a risk of causing
a fire, malfunction and/ or
personal injury.
In case of malfunction, please
contact your service agent.
• 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, fire,
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 centre.
-Failing to do so may result
in an electric shock or fire
hazards.
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• If you experience difficulty
when changing the light,
contact service agent.
• If the products is equipped
with LED Lamps, do not
disassemble the Lamp Cover
and LED Lamps by yourself.
-Please contact your service
agent.
• If any dust or water is in the
refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
centre.
-There is a risk of fire.
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
CAUTION
introduced food for freezing
near to already existing food.
• 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 and
property damage.
• Do not change or modify
the functionality of the
refrigerator.
-Changes or modifications
may result in a personal injury
and/or property damage.
Any changes or modifications
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 modifications.
• Do not block air holes.
-If the air holes are blocked,
especially with a plastic bag,
the refrigerator can be over
cooled.
If this cooling period lasts
too long, the water filter
may break and cause water
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