Samsung RT18M SERIES User manual

Refrigerator
Installation manual
RT18M*/RT21M*
Free Standing Appliance
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Contents
Contents
Safety information 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 3
State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only) 3
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 3
Installation 4
Connect the water line 4
Install the Auto Ice Maker 9
Troubleshooting 12
Auto Ice Maker 12
Warranty (USA) 13
Warranty Information (CANADA) 15
Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser 15
Obligation to the Original Owner 15
Exclusions of the Warranty 15
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Safety information
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.
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.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only)
WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 air the room
in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
- 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.
Safety information
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Installation
Connect the water line
Connect the water line to the ice maker. For the ice maker to operate properly, a water
pressure of 20-125 psi is required. After you have connected the water line, make sure the
water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly lled.
CAUTION
Do not reuse an old hose set. Use the new hose sets supplied with your refrigerator only.
• The water line installation is not covered by the Warranty of this product. Read carefully
through these instructions to protect your property and prevent possible damage.
• Banging pipes (water banging in the pipes) can cause damage to the refrigerator, and
lead to water leakage or ooding. If you encounter this problem, contact a plumber for
professional assistance.
• To prevent burns and product damage, do not connect the water line to a hot water
source.
• Do not install the water line in areas where temperatures fall below the freezing point.
• When using any electrical device (such as a motorized drill) during installation, be sure
the device is insulated and properly grounded to prevent electric shock.
• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
• The water lter must be replaced as instructed by the manufacturer or the retailer.
• To purchase additional water lters, contact the manufacturer or the retailer of the lter.
NOTE
• You can purchase the water line installation kit from your retailer. We recommend using
a kit that contains copper tubing and a 6 mm (1/4”) compression nut.
• In an area with low water pressure (below 20 psi), you can install a booster pump to
compensate for the low pressure.
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Installation
To assemble the water line installation kit
A
B
C
1. Shut off the main water source.
2. Insert the pipe clamp (B) and the shut-
off valve (C) into the cold water line (A).
A
B
3. Connect the water line installation kit
(A) to the shut-off valve (B).
To connect the water line to the refrigerator
WARNING
Make sure to connect the water line only to a potable water source.
There are several items you must purchase to complete this connection. You may nd these
items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.
Copper Tubing
• 1/4” copper tubing
• 1/4” compression nut (1 pc)
• Ferrule (2 pc)
Plastic Tubing • 1/4” plastic tubing Molded end (Bulb)
• 1/4” compression nut (1 pc)
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A
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02
03 08
04
05
06
07
B
A. Refrigerator
B. Household water supply line
01 Compression nut (1/4”) (Not supplied)
02 Ferrule (Not supplied)
03 Copper tubing (Not supplied)
04 Plastic tubing (Assembled)
05 Compression tting (Not supplied)
06 Molded end (Bulb)
07 Compression nut (B) (1/4”) (Not
supplied)
08 Plastic tubing (A) (Not supplied)
1. Connect the household water line to the assembled compression tting.
- If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut (B) (not supplied) and ferrule
(not supplied) on the copper tubing (not supplied) as shown.
- If you are using plastic tubing (A), insert the molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing
(A) into the compression tting.
CAUTION
If you use plastic tubing, (A) do not use it without the molded end (Bulb).
2. Tighten the compression nut (B) onto the compression tting. Do not over-tighten the
compression nut (B).
3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage. If you nd water drops or leakage in
the connection areas, turn off the main water supply. Check the connections and, if
necessary, tighten.
4. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice maker makes ice for 1 to 2 days. Over that
period of time, throw out the rst 1 or 2 buckets of ice the ice maker makes to ensure
all impurities have been removed from the water line.
NOTE
If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 1/4“ of the plastic tubing to make
sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.
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Installing a Water Filter
The water lter and the water lter installation kit containing necessary parts illustrated
in this section are not provided. You must purchase the water lter and the water lter
installation kit at a local Samsung service center.
To connect to the water supply line
01
02
03
07
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09
10
08
01 Cold water line
02 Pipe clamp
03 Plastic line
04 Compression nut
05 Compression sleeve
06 Packing nut
07 Shut off valve
08 Filter cartridge
09 Cartridge holder
10 Cut vertically by 90 degrees
1. Shut off the main water line and turn the ice maker off.
2. Locate the nearest cold potable water line.
3. Follow the instructions mentioned in the water lter installation kit.
4. After connecting the water line to the inlet of the cartridge holder with the plastic line
fully inserted, insert and tighten the lter cartridge.
5. Turn on the water line and ush 11 liters of water (approximately 6 minutes) through
the lter before use.
CAUTION
• The water line must be connected
outside of the refrigerator.
• Do not use copper lines.
• If cutting the tubing for resizing, make
sure the ends of the tubing are vertically
clean cut.
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To connect the water line to the refrigerator
01 02
04
03
01 Cartridge holder
02 Plastic clip
03 Plastic line
04 Filter cartridge
1. Connect the plastic line from the rear of the refrigerator to the outlet of the cartridge
holder until the plastic line is fully inserted.
2. Clamp both ends of the cartridge holder using the plastic clips.
3. Turn the water line on and check for leaks.
CAUTION
• Use only potable water.
• The lter cartridge is not provided. You must purchase it at a local Samsung service
center.
• When moving the refrigerator for line connection, use caution so that you don't step on
the power cord or water line (for the ice maker).
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Install the Auto Ice Maker
To purchase a new auto ice maker (part type : RA-TIMO63PP/AA), visit the Samsung
website (www.samsung.com) or contact your retailer.
Ice maker kit
Ice maker Ice bucket
Tools required (not provided)
Phillips screwdriver
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To install the ice maker kit
WARNING
To prevent electrical shock, make sure the refrigerator is turned off before installation.
1. See the gure on the left, and then
locate the cover on the inner upper
corner of the main unit.
2. Remove the screws (x2) from the cover,
and then remove the cover by pulling it
to the front.
3. Connect the wire connector of the ice
maker to the socket (marked in the
gure) on the main unit. Make sure the
connector is fully inserted to prevent
system failure.
4. Insert the ice maker into the front side
of the 2 grommets as shown. Then, push
the ice maker inwards to the end. To
prevent deviation of the ice maker, make
sure the ice maker ts into position.
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