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

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

Safety information

English 3

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.

Safety information

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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)

Safety information

English 5

• 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.

Safety information

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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.

Safety information

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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.

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