Samsung RF6H Series User manual

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User servicing manual
MODEL CODE: RF6H*, RS68A*, RS6GA*, RS67A*, RS66A*, RS68N*, RS67M*,
RS66M*, RS6GN*, RS6JN*, RS6KN*
1. You can check where to buy replacement parts at http://samsung.com/support
2. Visit the part purchase site and enter the model code of your product to check the parts
available for purchase. 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.
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 certied
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.
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The actual image and provided parts of the refrigerator may differ, depending on the model
and the country.
01
02
03
05
04
01 Top hinge 02 Gasket
03 Drawer 04 Bottom hinge
05 Barcode label
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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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Drawer replacement
CAUTION
Check that the drawer is inserted properly into the rail during assembly.
Drawers
Gently lift up the front of the drawer and
slide out.
Vegetable / Dried food and meat storage drawer
To remove the vegetable drawer from the
fridge or the dry drawer from the freezer:
1. First, remove surrounding multipurpose
drawers if necessary.
A
2. If your refrigerator has a cover (A) for the
vegetable/dry drawer, remove it in the
following method.
a. Pull the drawer halfway out.
b. Pull the cover while pressing the rear
sides (as marked in the gure).
3. Gently pull out the vegetable/dry drawer.
To reattach the drawers
Reattaching the drawers follows the reverse order of their respective removal steps
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Hinge replacement
To replace the hinges, you must remove the doors rst.
CAUTION
• When removing the doors, take extreme caution because the doors are heavy.
• Before replacing the hinges, put a soft pad such as cardboard on the oor to prevent
scratches on the door when you place the doors down.
• As the hinges must be handled carefully and replaced by two or more persons, we
recommend you to call for professional technical service.
• If you remove the hinge without holding the door, the door may fall and cause injury.
• Ensure that the shaft is rmly tightened on the hinge.
• Check that the hinge is rmly attached to the cabinet.
• Make sure the wire connectors are connected properly.
• Be careful not to damage the wires when fastening the top cover.
WARNING
• Tilting/laying the refrigerator requires a minimum of 2 people.
• Disconnect the power cord before reversing the doors.
Tools required (not provided)
Phillips screwdriver Flat-head
screwdriver
Socket spanner
(10 mm)
Allen spanner
(5 mm)
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To replace the hinges
Disconnect the water line
CAUTION
• Make sure the water hoses are connected with matching colours. (only for Dispenser
model)
• To prevent water leaks, each water hose must be inserted fully to the centre of the
transparent coupler. (only for Dispenser model)
• Ensure that the water hose surface is not damaged. (only for Dispenser model)
1. From the bottom rear side of the
refrigerator, pull out the water line to the
front.
NOTE
The refrigerator’s water line is a water
circulation line that connects between the
water pipe from the water source and the
hoses from the water ltering system of the
refrigerator.
B
A
2. To disconnect the hoses, press and hold
the transparent coupler (A) and detach the
water hose (B).
CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force to the coupler. It
may break.
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Detach the doors
CAUTION
The door may fall off or over and damage itself during any of these steps. To prevent an
accident, use extreme caution when performing these steps.
A
A
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the
hinge covers (A) on the top of each door.
2. Open the doors to loosen the hinges and
remove the hinge covers. Once the covers
are removed, close the doors.
3. Disconnect the electrical harness.
4. Gently lift the clamp.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the clamp or injuries,
do not lift the clamp forcefully.
5. Pull the clamp to remove.
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6. Open the door by 90 degrees. While
holding the door, remove the hinge.
CAUTION
If you remove the hinge without holding the
door, the door may fall and cause injury.
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Hinge Low
Hinge LowHinge Low
1. Lay down the set.
CAUTION
• Must working more than 2 people.
• Be sure to unplug the Power Cord before
performing the operation above.
Pull the guide and Hose
2. Disconnect Hose.
(Only Hinge Low Left)
3. Exhaust Water in Hose.
(Only Hinge Low Left)
4. Remove Bolt(3ea).
(Using spanner or 10mm Box wrench)
5. Remove Hinge Low L/R.
6. Reassemble in the opposite order of
disassemble after replacing the top,
middle, and/or bottom hinge.
CAUTION
• Make sure the wire connectors are
connected properly.
• Be careful not to damage the wires when
fastening the top cover.
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Reconnect the water hoses
Once the refrigerator has passed through the entrance, reconnect the water hoses.
A
A. Centre of transparent coupler
CAUTION
• Make sure the water hoses are connected
with matching colours.
• To prevent water leaks, each water hose
must be inserted fully to the centre of the
transparent coupler.
• After reconnecting the water hoses, push
them under the cabinet and arrange them
on the hook.
CAUTION
• Make sure the wire connectors are connected properly.
• Be careful not to damage the wires when fastening the top cover.
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