Samsung RT30A Series User manual

Refrigerator
User manual
RT30A****, RT40A****
Free Standing Appliance

Contents
2 English
Contents
Safety information 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 7
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 7
Critical installation warnings 8
Installation cautions 12
Critical usage warnings 13
Usage cautions 18
Cleaning cautions 20
Critical disposal warnings 21
Additional tips for proper usage 23
Saving Energy Tips 24
Instructions about the WEEE 26
Installation 27
Refrigerator at a glance 31
Step-by-step installation 32
Operations 36
Display and Control Panel (Internal display) 36
Operating your Fridge Freezer 36
Display and Control Panel (External display) 38
Operating Your Fridge Freezer 39
Temperature Adjustment Warnings 42
Accessories 43
Maintenance 45
45
46
65
65
65
67
BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Errors
General
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 69
Handle and care
Cleaning
How to reverse door(applicable model only)
Troubleshooting
47

Safety information
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Safety information
• Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator, please
read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know
how to operate the features and functions that your
new appliance offers safely and efficiently.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, or those who lack experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the 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.
• It is not recommended for children aged under 8 years
old to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
• 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.

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Safety information
• 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. If you have any questions or concerns,
contact your nearest service center or find help an
information online at www.samsung.com.
• 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 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 identifi ation plate inside the appliance.
• Refrigerant leaking 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.
• It is an 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)

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• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the electrical socket does not match the refrigerator
plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similar qualified pe sons in order to
avoid a hazard.
•WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of
the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the
instructions.
• Refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a
free distance not exceeding 75 mm.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000 m.
• Do not use an electric plug adaptor.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the
power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be
used with a specially grounded electrical socket of
16 amperes. If this type of socket is not available in
your house, please have it installed by an authorized
electrician.
• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the
fridge) you should take care during transportation and
installation to prevent the fridge elements from being
damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and
natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak
due to damage of the fridge elements, move your
fridge away from open flames or heat sources and
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for
a few minutes.

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Safety information
• If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a
significant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with
food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream
and ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for freezing fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.

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Important safety symbols and precautions:
Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This
manual uses the following safety symbols.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
personal injury, property damage, and/or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTE
Useful information that helps users understand or
benefit from the refrigerator.
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.
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 flames or potential sources of
ignition and ventilate the room in which the
appliance is standing for several minutes.

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Safety information
- 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.
Critical installation warnings
WARNING
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or
place where it may come in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may
cause an electric shock or fire.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or
expose it to the heat from stoves, room heaters, or
other appliances.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple
electrical power strip. The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet
which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage
listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading of house wiring circuits,
which could cause a fire hazard from overheated
wires.
• If the wall electric power supply socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock of fire.
• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.

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• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place
heavy objects on it.
• Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place
a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power
cord between objects, or push the power cord into the
space behind the appliance.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll
over or damage the power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire,
and/or electric shock.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater or
inflammable material.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas
may leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• This refrigerator must be properly located and
installed in accordance with the instructions in this
manual before you use it.
• Connect the power plug in the correct position with
the cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the
cord may get damaged and cause a fire or electric
shock.

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Safety information
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child
puts the packing materials on his or her head.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
easily accessible after installation.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or
fire due to electric leakage.
• 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.
• If any dust or water are found in the refrigerator, pull
out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics
service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of damage and fire.
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects
(such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes,
dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.).
- This may result in an electric shock, fire, damage to
problems with the product, or injury.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic film
before you initially plug the product in.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the snap rings used for door adjustment
or the water tube clips.