Samsung RS7 Series User manual

Refrigerator
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RS7*
RS54H*
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safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before operating the
appliance, please read this
manual thoroughly and
retain it at 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.
• 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.
contents
SAFETY INFORMATION ················································································· 2
SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR ···································14
OPERATING THE SAMSUNG SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR····················24
TROUBLESHOOTING·····················································································34
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If you have any questions
or concerns, contact your
nearest service center or find
help and information online
at www.samsung.com.
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.
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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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 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
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
WARNING
be 1m³ in size for every 8g
of R600a refrigerant inside
the appliance.
The amount of refrigerant in
your particular appliance is
shown on the identification
plate inside the appliance.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• 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.
• 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
which has a voltage rating
WARNING
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hanging down.
- If you connect the power
plug upside down, wire can
get cut off and cause fire or
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 fire hazard.
• The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug is
accessible after installation.
• 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 electric
shock.
• If the power cord is
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 of 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.
• This refrigerator
must be properly
installed and located
in accordance with
the manual before it is
used.
• Connect the power plug in
proper position with the cord
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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 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.
CAUTION
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR USING
• Do not insert the power
plug with wet hands.
• 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 put items filled with
water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• 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 of the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of children
entrapment and serious
personal injury because of
low temperature.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole.
- Failure to do so may cause
personal injury or material
damage.
WARNING
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• 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
explosions.
• Do not store low
temperature-sensitive
pharmaceuticals
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 appliance 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 odors.
- This may result in 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.
• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
• 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.
• If a gas 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.
• Use only the LED Lamps
provided by manufacturer or
service agents.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with and/or
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climb into the appliance.
• Do not disassemble or
repair the refrigerator by
yourself.
- You run risk of causing a fire,
malfunction and/or personal
injury.
In case of malfunction,
please contact your service
agents.
• 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 electric or fire hazards.
Keep ventilation opening in
the appliance enclosure or
mounting structure clear of
obstruction.
• If you experience difficulty
when changing the light,
contact service agents.
• If the products equipped
with LED Lamp, do not
disassemble Lamp Cover
and LED Lamp by yourself.
- Please contact your service
agents.
• If any dust or water is in
refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.
- There is a risk of fire.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
USING
• To get best
performance of
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 put it into the
refrigerator.
• 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
CAUTION
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cause personal injury and
property damage.
• Do not change the
functionality of or modify the
refrigerator.
- Changes or modifications
may result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
Any changes or
modifications performed by a
3 rd party on this completed
appliance is neither covered
under Samsung warranty
service, nor is Samsung
responsible for safety issues
and damages that result
from 3 rd 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
leakage.
- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already food.
• Please observe maximum
storage times and expiry
dates of frozen goods.
• Fill water tank, ice tray, water
cubes only with potable
water.
• Use only the ice maker
provided with the refrigerator.
• The water supply to this
refrigerator must only be
installed/connected by a
suitably qualified person and
connect to a potable water
supply only.
• In order to operate the
ice maker properly, water
pressure of 138 ~ 862
kPa(19.9 ~ 125.1 psi) is
required.
CAUTION SIGNS
FOR CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• Do not directly spray
water inside or outside
the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fire or
electric shock.
• Do not spray inflammable
gas near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion
or fire.
• Do not spray cleaning
products directly on the
display.
CAUTION
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- Printed letters on the display
may come off.
• Remove any foreign matter
or dust from the power plug
pins.
But do not use a wet or
damp cloth when cleaning
the plug, remove any foreign
material or dust from the
power plug pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of
fire or electric shock.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole and ice chute.
- It may cause personal injury
or material damage.
• Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning
and performing
maintenance.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
DISPOSAL
• Ensure that none of
the pipes on the back
of the appliance are
damaged prior to
disposal.
• R600a or R134a 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
R600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane is used as a
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.
WARNING
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