Samsung RF48A401 Series User manual

User servicing manual
NOTE
Following the repair by a non-authorised service provider, self-repair or non-professional
repair of the product, Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product, any injury or
any other product safety issue caused by any attempt to repair the product which does
not carefully follow these repair and maintenance instructions. Any damage to the product
caused by an attempt to repair the product by any person other than a Samsung certifie
service provider will not be covered by the warranty.
CAUTION
•The part name listed on the site may differ from that in this manual. Please make sure you
choose the right part name.
•Replacing hinges requires extreme caution because it involves detaching the door.
•Be sure to wear safety gloves while making repairs.
MODEL CODE: RF48A401*, RF48A400*
1. You may find the installation, maintenance, repair, cleaning information about the device
the list of spare parts of the device, and the necessary information for ordering spare
parts that can be supplied by authorized service http://samsung.com/support or call
center 4447711
2. The model code is labelled on the outer side of your product.
- You can check the model code and version on the barcode label at the bottom left of
the product.
3. For replacement parts, make sure the part name matches that of the illustration in this
manual.
- User-serviceable parts are limited to handles (some models only), gaskets, drawers, and
hinges.
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Refrigerator at a glance
NOTE
The actual image and provided component parts of the refrigerator may differ, depending
on the model and the country.
For more information, see the Layout section.
Normal type
01
04
03
A
02
B
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Dispenser type
01
04
03
A
02
05
B
01 Fridge door bin
02 Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Drawers
03 Sliding shelf
04 Egg tray
05 Water tank *
A. Fridge
B. Freezer
* Dispenser type models only

Gasket replacement
CAUTION
Make sure you rmly attach the gasket. Otherwise, cold air from the refrigerator may leak.
To remove the gasket
Open the door and remove the gasket from
the door.
To replace the gasket
Attach a new gasket to the refrigerator door. Make sure there is no gap between the new
gasket and the door.
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Freezer shelf (ASSY SHELF FRE)
To secure more room in the freezer
remove the middle drawer of the freezer,
and then insert the freezer shelf between
the middle and bottom drawers.
•The freezer shelf does not affect the
thermal or mechanical performance of
the refrigerator.
•Remove the protective film on th
freezer shelf before use.
1. Slide open and remove the middle
drawer.
Rear
2. Insert the freezer shelf in the position
of the middle drawer. Make sure the
REAR mark faces upward, which is
located at the rear of the shelf.
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CAUTION
• The freezer shelf (ASSY SHELF FRE)
is specifically designed to replace th
middle drawer for additional storage
room. Do not put the freezer shelf over
on the Sliding Shelf.
•Make sure to insert the freezer shelf in
the correct direction. Otherwise, it may
be damaged.
•Keep the removed middle drawer in a
safe place for future use.
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Handle and care
Tempered glass shelves (fridge)
•Slightly lift up the rear side of the shelf
to pull out.
•Twist the shelf diagonally to remove.
CAUTION
•The tempered glass shelves are heavy.
Use caution when removing them.
•The shelf must be inserted correctly. Do
not insert upside down.
•Glass containers may scratch the
surface of glass shelves.
Door bins
To remove the top door bin, hold the front
sides of the bin, and then gently lift up to
remove.
To reinsert, insert the door bin to the end
of the marked line.
Hold the rear of the door bin with both
hands, and then press down to fit into th
marked line.
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Vegetable & fruit drawers
Gently lift up the front of the drawer and
slide out.
It is recommended to remove the door
bins before removing the drawer. This is to
prevent damage to the door bins.
Vegetable shelf
1. Slide out the left-sided vegetable
drawer.
2. While supporting the vegetable shelf
with one hand, slide out with the other
hand.
NOTE
Using the space that is revealed after
removing the upper shelf, take out the
vegetable shelf.
To reinsert, follow the steps above in the
reverse order.
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Door removal for entrance
If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, follow these
instructions:
Tools required (not provided)
Phillips screwdriver Flat-heat screwdriver Socket spanner (8 mm)
Pliers Allen spanner (4 mm)
Detach the fridge doors
1. With the door closed, use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove the screws
(x4) from the cover hinge. Pull up
and remove the top cover with the
connectors.
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2. Disconnect electric wire on the top of
the refrigerator.
CAUTION
•Do not remove both doors
simultaneously. Make sure to remove
one door at a time. Otherwise, any of
the doors may fall and cause physical
injury.
•Make sure the refrigerator powers off
before disconnecting the connectors.
3. Remove the 3 hex bolts that hold the
hinge on the top of the refrigerator
with the 8 mm socket spanner.
4. Remove the screw that holds the
ground wire with a Phillips screwdriver
(+).
5. Separate the hinge from the electric
wire and ground wire as shown above.
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