Table of Contents
- Safety information
- What you need to know about the safety instructions
- Important safety symbols and precautions:
- Important safety precautions
- Severe warning signs for transportation and site
- Critical installation warnings
- Installation cautions
- Critical usage warnings
- Usage cautions
- Cleaning cautions
- Critical disposal warnings
- Additional tips for proper usage
- Instructions about the WEEE
- Installation
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix
Samsung RL34T620DSA/EG User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for RL34T620DSA/EG by Samsung which is a product in the Fridge-Freezers category. This manual has pages.
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Contents
Contents
Safety information 3
What you need to know about the safety instructions 3
Important safety symbols and precautions: 5
Important safety precautions 6
Severe warning signs for transportation and site 9
Critical installation warnings 10
Installation cautions 13
Critical usage warnings 14
Usage cautions 19
Cleaning cautions 22
Critical disposal warnings 24
Additional tips for proper usage 25
Instructions about the WEEE 26
Installation 27
Refrigerator at a glance 27
Step-by-step installation 28
Operations 34
Control panel 34
Special features 37
Maintenance 41
Reversing the door handle position (For models with bar handles) 41
Door reversal (applicable models only) 42
Handle and care 56
Cleaning 58
Replacement 59
Pair installation (applicable models only) 60
Troubleshooting 67
General 67
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? 69
Appendix 71
Safety Instruction 71
Install Instruction 71
Temperature Instruction 72
Information for model and ordering spare parts 75
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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 efciently.
What you need to know about the safety
instructions
• 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. If you have any
questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center
or nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.
• R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the
compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating
label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for
your appliance. When this product contains ammable gas
(Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local authority in regard
to safe disposal of this product.
• In order to avoid the creation of a ammable 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.
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• 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 identication plate inside the appliance.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause
an eye injury. When refrigerant leaks from the pipe, avoid
any naked ames and move anything ammable away
from the product and ventilate the room immediately.
- Failing to do so may result in re or explosion.
• To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
- Opening the door for long periods can cause a
signicant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
- Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with
food and accessible drainage systems.
- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h;
ush the water system connected to a water supply if
water has not been drawn for 5 days.
- Store raw meat and sh 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
making ice cubes.
- One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable
for the freezing of fresh food.
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- 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.
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 benet
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.
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Important safety precautions
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
WARNING
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is
not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Fill with potable water only.
• Connect to potable water supply only.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• 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.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• 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.
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• 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. Children
aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance
can be quickly disconnected from the supply in an
emergency.
- It must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not
disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself.
- Contact a Samsung service center.
- Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer
or its service agents.
• For the most efcient use of energy, please keep the all
inner ttings such as baskets, drawers, shelves on the
position supplied by manufacturer.
• To get the best energy efciency of this product, please
leave all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original
position.
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How to minimize the energy consumption
• Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate
ventilation.
• Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never
put it near a direct source of heat (radiator, for example).
- Not to block any vents or grilles is recommended for
energy efciency.
- Allow warm food to cool down before placing it in the
appliance.
- Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw. You can
then use the low temperatures of the frozen products to
cool food in the refrigerator.
- Do not keep the door of the appliance open for too long
when putting food in or taking food out.
- The shorter time for which the door is open, the less ice
will form in the freezer.
- Clean the rear of the refrigerator regularly. Dust
increases energy consumption.
- Do not set temperature colder than necessary.
- Ensure sufcient air exhaust at the refrigerator base
and at the back wall of the refrigerator. Do not cover air
vent openings.
- Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when
installing. This will help reduce power consumption and
keep your energy bills lower.
• We recommend the value of clearance to be :
- Right, left, and back side: more than 50 mm
- Top side: more than 100 mm
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This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
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.
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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 re.
• 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
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 re hazard from overheated wires.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock of re.
• Do not use a power cord that has cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.
• 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.
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• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight out from
the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, re, and/
or electric shock.
• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
- Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an
explosion or re.
• Do not install this appliance near a heater or inammable
material.
• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may
leak.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• 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 proper position with the
cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire
can get cut off and cause a re or electric shock.
• 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.
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• 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 re.
• If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of re.
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such
as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes,
chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- This may result in an electric shock, re, problems with
the product, or injury.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic lm 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.
- There is risk of death by suffocation if a child swallows
a snap ring or water tube clip. Keep the snap rings and
water tube clips out of children’s reach.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the
refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair
any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause
severe electric shock.
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• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential
lightning attractors as an electrical ground.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power
leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage
from the refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock, re, explosion, or
problems with the product.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly. Do not use
a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall
socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• The fuse on the refrigerator must be changed by a
qualied technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or
personal injury.
Installation cautions
CAUTION
• Allow sufcient space around the refrigerator and install it
on a at surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, cooling efciency and
durability can be declined.
• Allow the appliance to stand for 2-3 hours before loading
foods after installation and turning on.
• We strongly recommend you have a qualied technician or
service company install the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re,
explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
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Critical usage warnings
WARNING
• Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet
hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• 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 insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as
chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or the back of the
refrigerator.
- This may result in an electric shock or injury.
- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products
stored in the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not put a container lled with water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not keep volatile or ammable objects or substances
(benzene, thinner, propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and
other such products) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in re or explosion.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
- Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be
careful when you open the doors if children are in the
area.
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• Do not put your ngers or children’s ngers between the
doors.
- Keep ngers out of the left and right door gaps. Be
careful when you open the doors if your ngers are in
between the doors.
• Do not let children hang on the door or door bins. A
serious injury may occur.
• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator. They could
become trapped.
• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the
appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientic materials,
or temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls must
not be stored in the refrigerator.
• If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug
immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service
center.
• If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug
and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
- Otherwise there is a risk of re.
• Do not let children step on a drawer.
- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
• Do not leave the doors of the refrigerator open while the
refrigerator is unattended and do not let children enter
inside the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or children go inside the drawer.
- It can cause death from suffocation by entrapment or
personal injury.
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• Do not overll the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and
cause personal injury or material damage.
• Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the
surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result
in an electric shock, re, or problems with the product.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser
hole, ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to
temperature such as ammable sprays, ammable objects,
dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside of the
refrigerator.
• 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 odours.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Fill the water tank, ice tray and water cubes only with
potable water (mineral water or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea, juice or sports drink, this
may damage the refrigerator.
• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such
as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes,
chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may
result in an electric shock, re, problems with the product,
or injury. Do not put a container lled with water on the
appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
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• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of
time.
- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.
• Do not put shelf in upside down. Shelf stopper could not
work.
- It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf
drop.
• Keep ngers out of “pinch point” areas. Clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be
careful when you open the doors if children are in the area.
• If a gas 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.
- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in explosion or re.
• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do
not fall out.
• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a
domestic environment.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the water dispenser
hole, ice chute and ice maker bucket.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the
refrigerator yourself.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other
than a standard fuse.
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• If your refrigerator needs to be repaired or reinstalled,
contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, re,
problems with the product, or injury.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug
the refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric or re hazards.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the
interior lamps of the refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
• If you experience difculty changing a non-LED light,
contact a Samsung service center.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket rmly.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or
loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
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Usage cautions
CAUTION
• Do not refreeze thawed food.
- Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria
faster than fresh.
- The second thaw will break down even more cells,
leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the
product.
• Do not thaw meat at room temperature.
- Safety will depend on whether the raw product was
handled properly.
• Do not place glass bottles or carbonated beverages into
the freezer.
- The container may freeze and break, and this may
result in injury.
• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator.
• If you will be away from home for a long period of time
(on vacation, for example) and won’t be using the water or
ice dispensers, close the water valve.
- Otherwise, water leakage may occur.
• If you won’t be using the refrigerator for a very long
period of time, (3 weeks or more) empty the refrigerator
including the ice bucket, unplug it, close the water valve,
wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave the
doors open to prevent odors and mold.
• To get the best performance from the product:
- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of
the refrigerator as this can obstruct free air circulation
in the refrigerator compartment.
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- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers
before putting it into the refrigerator.
- Please observe maximum storage times and expiration
dates of frozen goods.
- There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from
the power supply if you will be away for less than
three weeks. However, if you will be away for more
than three weeks, remove all the food and ice in the ice
bucket, unplug the refrigerator, close the water valve,
wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave
the doors open to prevent odors and mold.
• Service Warranty and Modication.
- Any changes or modications performed by a 3rd
party on this nished appliance are not covered
under Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung
responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party
modications.
• Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator.
- If the air vents are blocked, especially with a plastic
bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled. If a cooling
period lasts too long, the water lter may break and
cause water leakage.
• Use only the ice-maker provided with the refrigerator.
• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors
open.
- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply,
you should wait for at least ve minutes before plugging it
back in.
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• When the refrigerator got wet by water, pull out the power
plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface.
- Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or
property damage.
• Fill the water tank and ice cube trays with potable water
only (tap water, mineral water, or puried water).
- Do not ll the tank with tea or a sports drink. This may
damage the refrigerator.
• Be careful that your ngers are not caught in.
• If the refrigerator is ooded, make sure to contact your
nearest service center.
- There is a risk of electric shock or re.
• Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins.
The oil can solidify, making it foul-tasting and difcult to
use. In addition, the open container can leak and the leaked
oil can cause the door bin to crack. After opening an oil
container, it is best to keep the container in a cool and
shaded place such as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive oil, corn oil, grape-seed
oil, etc.
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Cleaning cautions
CAUTION
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the
refrigerator.
- There is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the
refrigerator.
• Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator to remove
bad odors.
- This may result in an electric shock or re.
• Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display.
- Printed letters on the display may come off.
• If any foreign substance such as water has entered the
appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest
service center.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust
from the power plug blades. Do not use a wet or damp
cloth when cleaning the plug.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto
it.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox, Chloride for
cleaning.
- They may damage the surface of the appliance and may
cause a re.
• Never put ngers or other objects into the dispenser hole.
- It may cause a personal injury or material damage.
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• Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the
appliance from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or re.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water to clean the refrigerator.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, ammable uids, muriatic
acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches,
or cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior
surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic parts, door and interior
liners, and gaskets.
- These can scratch or damage the material.
• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water
when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if
exposed to sudden temperature changes or impacts such
as bumping or dropping.
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Critical disposal warnings
WARNING
• Please dispose of the packaging material from this product
in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the
refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal.
• R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the
compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating
label inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for
your refrigerator. If this refrigerator contains ammable
gas (Refrigerant R-600a), contact your local authority in
regard to safe disposal of this product.
• When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/
door seals and door latch so that small children or
animals cannot become trapped inside. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. If trapped inside, a child may get hurt or
suffocate to death.
- If trapped inside, the child may become injury and
suffocate to death.
• Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the
insulation material require a special disposal procedure.
Please contact your local authorities in regard to the
environmentally safe disposal of this product.
• Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of
children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to
children.
- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child
could suffocate.
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Additional tips for proper usage
• In the event of a power failure, call the local ofce of your
electric company and ask how long the failure is going to
last.
- Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two
will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However,
you should minimize the number of door openings
while the power is off.
- Should the power failure last more than 24 hours,
remove and discard all frozen food.
• The refrigerator might not operate consistently (frozen
contents can thaw or temperatures can become too
warm in the frozen food compartment) if sited for an
extended period of time in a location where ambient air
temperatures are constantly below the temperatures for
which the appliance is designed.
• In case of particular foods, keeping it under refrigeration
can have a bad effect on preservation due to its properties.
• Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need
to manually defrost your appliance. This will be carried out
automatically.
• Temperature rise during defrosting complies with ISO
requirements. If you want to prevent an undue rise in the
temperature of frozen food while the appliance defrosts,
wrap the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed
completely.
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Safety information
Instructions about the WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the
product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable)
should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their
working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items
from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased
this product, or their local government ofce, for details of where and
how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic
accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for
disposal.
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments
and product regulatory obligations, e.g. REACH, WEEE or
Batteries, visit our sustainability page available via
www.samsung.com
(For products sold in European countries and in the UK only)
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Installation
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and to
prevent accidents before using it.
WARNING
• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Any servicing must be performed by a qualied technician.
• Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations.
• To prevent electric shock, unplug the power cord before servicing or replacements.
Refrigerator at a glance
The actual image and provided parts of the refrigerator may differ, depending on the
model and the country.
Normal type Dispenser type
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
01
02
03
04
05
07
08
06
01 Rack & Shelf * 02 Fridge shelf /
Foldable shelf *
03 Optimal Fresh+ *
04 Humidity Fresh * /
Humidity Fresh+ *
05 Freezer box 06 Freezer shelf *
07 Fridge door bin 08 Water tank **
* applicable models only
** dispenser type models only
Installation
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NOTE
• For best energy efciency, make sure all of shelves, drawers, and baskets are placed in
their original position.
• To get more space, you can remove all the drawers and locate the ‘Freezer Shelf
(applicable models only)’ on the bottom drawer in freezer, since it does not affect
thermal and mechanical characteristics. A declared storage volume of frozen food
storage compartment is calculated with these drawers removed.
• An alarm sounds if the freezer door is opened wider than 4º for longer than 2
minutes. Close the freezer door when you hear an alarm. (RB38A*B*A***, RB38A*B*B***,
RB38A*B*3*** models only)
Step-by-step installation
STEP 1 Select a site
Site requirements:
• Solid, level surface without carpeting or ooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Away from direct sunlight
• Adequate room for opening and closing the door
• Away from a heat source
• Room for maintenance and servicing
• Temperature range: between 10 °C and 43 °C
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Clearance
See the following gures and tables for space requirements for installation.
B
C
A
A
B
C
Model
Recess handle type Bar handle type Bespoke type
RB34T*
RB3CT*
RL34T*
RB36T*
RB3DT*
RL36T*
RB38T*
RB3ET*
RL38T*
RB34T*
RB3CT*
RL34T*
RB36T*
RB3DT*
RL36T*
RB38T*
RB3ET*
RL38T*
RB34A*
RL34A*
RB38A*
RL38A*
Depth “A” 658 720 658
Width “B” 595 595 595
Overall
Height “C” 1853 1935 2030 1853 1935 2030 1853 2030
(unit : mm)
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02
04
05 06
07
03
02
04
05 06
07
03
01
01 01
01
01 01
Model Recess handle type Bar handle type Bespoke type
01 more than 50 mm
recommended
more than 50 mm
recommended
more than 50 mm
recommended
02 135° 135° 105°
03 404 433 191
04 999 1028 786
05 595 595 595
06 6 6 0
07 1210 1217.5 1207
(unit : mm)
NOTE
The measurements in the table may differ, depending on the measuring method.
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STEP 2 Spacing (applicable models only)
1. Open the door and locate the provided
spacer (Gray block).
2. Unpack the spacer and attach it to the
rear of the refrigerator as shown. They
help ventilate air to the rear wall and
save power consumption.
STEP 3 Flooring
• The surface to install the refrigerator
must support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• To protect the oor, put a large piece
of cardboard on each foot of the
refrigerator.
• Once the refrigerator is in its nal
position, do not move it unless
necessary to protect the oor. If you
have to, use a thick paper or cloth such
as old carpet along the movement path.
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STEP 4 Adjust the levelling legs
CAUTION
• The refrigerator must be levelled on a at, solid oor. Failing to do so can cause damage
to the refrigerator or physical injury.
• Levelling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items
remain inside the refrigerator.
• For safety reasons, adjust the front side a little higher than the rear side.
The refrigerator can be levelled using the front legs that have a special screw (leveller) for
levelling purposes. Use a at-head screwdriver for levelling.
To adjust the height of the left side:
Insert a at-head screwdriver into the
leveller of the front left leg. Turn the
leveller clockwise to raise, or turn it
anticlockwise to lower.
To adjust the height of the right side:
Insert a at-head screwdriver into the
leveller of the front right leg. Turn the
leveller clockwise to raise, or turn it
anticlockwise to lower.
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STEP 5 Initial settings
By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning.
1. Remove the PE foam sheet on each shelf corner, which is attached to protect the
refrigerator during transportation.
2. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on.
3. Open the door, and check if the interior light lights up.
4. Set the temperature to the coldest, and wait for about an hour. Then, the refrigerator
will be slightly chilled, and the motor will run smoothly.
5. Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature. Now the refrigerator is ready
for use.
NOTE
When the refrigerator powers on, the alarm will sound. To turn off the alarm, tap , or
.
STEP 6 Temperature Alarm (applicable models only)
• If the freezer temperature is too warm
because there has been a power failure,
the display blinks as shown in the
gure.
- If you tap any button ( , , or
), the "warmest temperature" which
has reached in the freezer and
fridge compartment is ashed on the
display for 5 seconds.
• This warning may occur;
- When the appliance is turned on for
the rst time after the installation.
- If the freezer is too warm due to a
power failure.
STEP 7 Final check
When installation is complete, conrm that:
• The refrigerator is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly.
• The refrigerator is installed on a at, level surface with a reasonable clearance from the
wall or the cabinet.
• The refrigerator is level and is sitting rmly on the oor.
• The door opens and closes freely, and the interior light turns on automatically when you
open the door.
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Control panel
Type A
01
02
03
04
Type B
01
02
03
04
01 Fridge indicator
• Displays the current or desired temperature of the fridge.
• indicates that the Power Cool function is on.
• indicates that the Vacation function is on.
02 Freezer indicator • Displays the current or desired temperature of the freezer.
• indicates that the Power Freeze function is on.
03 Door open indicator This indicator blinks with an alarm if the door is left open for
more than 2 minutes.
04 Buttons
• When the display is off, tap any button to wake up the
display.
• Use to select the fridge or freezer and or to
select the desired temperature or function for the selected
compartment.
NOTE
• The control panel is designed to stay off when the refrigerator is not in use. It only
becomes active and lights up when you open the door or tap the buttons.
• If the door is left open for 5 minutes, internal light will blink for 5 minutes and turn off.
This is to alert hearing-impaired users that a door is open. Note that this function is
normal.
Operations
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Setting the desired temperature or function
1. Tap any button ( , , or ) to wake up the display.
- This step may not apply to some models.
2. Tap to select the fridge or freezer.
- The selected compartment’s indicator blinks.
- The degrees Celsius symbol (°C) does not blink.
3. Tap or to select the desired temperature or function.
- Refer to the table for available selection for each compartment.
Fridge
• Available selection: (Power Cool) 1 °C 2 °C 3 °C 4 °C
5 °C 6 °C 7 °C (Vacation)
• Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan
speed. The fridge keeps running at full speed for two and a
half hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
• Use the Vacation function if you are going on vacation or a
business trip, or if you do not intend to use the fridge for an
extended time. The fridge temperature will be kept under 17
°C, but the freezer remains active as previously set.
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Operations
Freezer
• Available selection:
[Type A]: (Power Freeze) -23 °C -22 °C -21 °C
-20 °C -19 °C -18 °C -17 °C -16 °C -15 °C
[Type B]: (Power Freeze) -23 °C -22 °C -21 °C
-20 °C -19 °C -18 °C -17 °C -16 °C -15 °C Soft
Freeze (-5 °C) Chill (-1 °C) Fridge (2 °C)
• Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan
speed. The freezer keeps running at full speed for 50 hours
and then returns to the previous temperature. To freeze large
amounts of food, activate Power Freeze for at least 20 hours
before putting food in the freezer.
• Freezer modes descriptions (For Type B only)
- Soft Freeze (-5 °C): For storing frozen sh and meat before
properly defrosting.
- Chill (-1 °C): Ideal for storing meats and fresh seafood.
- Fridge (2 °C): For preserving fruit and vegetables.
CAUTION (For Type B only)
• If you set the Freezer mode to Soft Freeze, Chill, or Fridge, the
freezer temperature will rise, and the stored food may leak
juice as they begin to thaw.
• Do not store meat or sh for an extended time in Soft Freeze
or Chill mode. They may spoil as the temperature in those
modes is not appropriate for storing meat or sh for a long
time.
NOTE
When you use this function the energy consumption of the
refrigerator will increase. Remember to turn it off when you
don’t need it and return the freezer to your original temperature
setting.
4. Wait until the selected compartment’s indicator stops blinking or tap to conrm your
selection.
NOTE
Using Power Cool or Power Freeze increases power consumption.
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Special features
The actual image and special functions of your refrigerator may differ, depending on the
model and the country.
Water dispenser (applicable models only)
With the water dispenser, you can dispense water without opening the fridge door. The
water tank must be lled with potable water before use.
To ll the water tank with potable water
Open the door and locate the water tank that is located in the door shelf area.
1. Hold the handgrips on both sides of the
water tank and lift up to remove.
2. Fill the water tank with potable water
up to 3.5 liters (MAX). You can remove
either the top cap or the cover and pour
water.
CAUTION
• The water dispenser is designed to
dispense potable water. Fill the water
tank only with potable water. Do not ll
with any other liquids.
• Do not ll the water tank excessively,
which causes an overow.
NOTE
For rst-time use, clean inside the water
tank.
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3. Reinsert the water tank and close the
door. Make sure the water outlet of the
water tank faces forward.
4. Put a water glass under the water outlet
of the dispenser, and gently push the
dispenser lever to dispense water. Make
sure the water dispenser is unlocked.
CAUTION
• Do not store items on top of the water tank cap.
• Do not try to ll the water tank without removing it from the door.
• Make sure that water tank is seated properly.
• Do not use the refrigerator without the water tank. This may reduce performance and
efciency.
• To prevent water bouncing, make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser lever.
NOTE
To secure more room, you can use the water tank to store food. In this case, remove the lid
of the tank.
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Optimal Fresh+ (applicable models only)
Optimal Fresh+ drawer allows you to divide
the area into two separated zones using
the Flex Divider.
Store meat and sh on the left side of
Optimal Fresh+ and vegetables and fruits
on the right side.
Removing the Flex Divider
While pressing the rear side, pull up the
front side to remove.
Humidity Fresh+ (applicable models only)
Humidity Fresh+ allows you to adjust the
humidity. Turn the control dial left or right
to adjust the humidity as you desire.
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Using the freezer shelf (applicable models only)
To get more space, you can remove all the
drawers and locate the ‘Freezer Shelf’ on
the bottom drawer, since it does not affect
thermal and mechanical characteristics.
A declared storage volume of frozen food
storage compartment is calculated with
these drawers removed.
(In the case of Singapore model, declared
volume is calculated with taking out the
upper & middle drawer only.)
1. Remove the tape attached on the shelf.
2. Take out all the drawers to assemble the
shelf.
3. Insert the freezer shelf with the “Front”
mark side up. If the “Front” mark is
unable to identify, insert the protruding
part of the shelf at rst as shown in
gure.
CAUTION
• Do not insert the shelf upside-down, or in the reverse direction.
• When you don’t use the freezer shelf, keep it safe for later use.
NOTE
When storage the glass container on the tempered shelf, the scratch may occur since
friction on the shelf.
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Maintenance
Reversing the door handle position (For models with bar handles)
NOTE
This procedure applies to both the fridge and freezer compartment.
1. Use a at-head screwdriver to remove
the screw covers.
- After detaching the handle, attach
the screw covers back on the screw
holes.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
screws and detach the handle.
NOTE
Use these screws to fasten the handle on
the opposite side.
3. On the opposite side of the door, use
a at-head screwdriver to remove the
screw covers.
4. Place the handle on the opposite side of
the door and use a Phillips screwdriver
to attach the handle with the screws.
Maintenance
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5. Attach the screw covers.
Door reversal (applicable models only)
WARNING
• Tilting/laying the refrigerator requires a minimum of 2 people.
• Disconnect the power cord before reversing the doors.
Tools required (not provided)
Philips screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver 11 mm spanner
10 mm socket wrench 8 mm socket wrench 10 mm spanner
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Accessories
Top-left hinge cover Top-right door cover
(applicable models only)
CAUTION
• Be careful not to damage the wires and connectors during this process.
• Throughout the entire reversing procedure, keep all the small parts (screws, caps, etc.)
of the refrigerator away from children or infants for safety reasons.
• Make sure to keep all the screws and other removed parts in a safe place during the
door reversal process.
NOTE
• Samsung recommends that reversing of the door opening is only completed by
Samsung approved service providers. This will be on a chargeable basis at the
customer’s expense.
• Before reversing the doors, put a protective material (such as a cardboard box) on the
oor where you can safely place the removed parts, preventing any damage throughout
the whole process.
Reversing the door
NOTE
For the models with handles, reverse the handles rst. (For detailed information, see the
“Reversing the door handle position (For models with bar handles)” section.)
A
1. With the fridge door closed, use a
Phillips screwdriver to remove the
screws fastening the top cover (A).
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A
2. Gently lift the top cover (A) and place it
on top of the refrigerator.
- Be careful when you lift the top
cover (A). There is a wire connected
underneath it.
3. Remove the wire and the wire connector
placed on the holder underneath the top
cover.
- This step may not apply to some
models.
CAUTION
Do not pull the connectors too hard.
A
4. Disconnect the wire connector (A).
- This step may not apply to some
models.
A
5. Use a socket wrench (8 mm) to remove
the screws fastening the top hinge (A).
CAUTION
To prevent the fridge door from falling,
make sure to hold it tight while removing
the screws.
NOTE
You can also use a Phillips screwdriver to
remove the screws.
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6. Open the fridge door, and then lift
the door to remove it from the middle
hinge. Keep the door in a safe place.
CAUTION
The door is heavy. To prevent damage or
injury, use caution while removing the
door.
A
7. Open the freezer door, and then use
a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
screws fastening the bottom hinge (A).
A
B
8. With the freezer door sitting on the
bottom hinge (A), slowly pull the bottom
hinge (A) to remove it from the holder
on the bottom of the refrigerator. Once
the bottom hinge (A) is removed from
the holder, remove it from the freezer
door, and then pull the freezer door
down to remove it from the middle
hinge (B).
CAUTION
To prevent the freezer door from falling,
make sure to hold the freezer door tight
until it is safely removed from the middle
hinge (B).
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A
9. Use a Phillips screwdriver and socket
wrench (10 mm) to remove the screws
fastening the middle hinge (A).
BA
10. Remove the middle hinge screw covers
(A), and then use a Phillips screwdriver
to remove the screw (B).
11. On the opposite side, use a Phillips
screwdriver to fasten the screw (B), and
then put on the middle hinge screw
covers (A).
A
12. Remove the bottom hinge screw cover
(A) and put it on the opposite side.
A
13. On the bottom of the freezer door,
remove the door stopper (A) and put it
on the opposite side of the door.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
and tighten the screw fastening the
door stopper (A).
- Flip the door stopper (A) before
putting it on the opposite side.
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B
A
14. On the top of the freezer door, switch
the position of the grommet (A) and the
grommet cover (B).
A
15. Fasten the middle hinge (A) to the
opposite side of where it was removed.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver and socket
wrench (10 mm) to fasten the screws.
A
F
C
E
D
B
16. Disassemble the bottom hinge and
reverse all the parts.
a. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
the screw (A) fastening the xer (B)
to the bottom hinge (C).
b. Use a spanner (10 mm) to remove
the nut (D) and washer (E) fastening
the shaft (F).
c. Flip the bottom hinge (C), and then
reattach the shaft (F) with the washer
(E) and the nut (D).
d. Fasten the xer (B) with the screw
(A).
CAUTION
• Be careful not to drop the shaft (F) or
hurt your ngers when removing or
assembling the shaft (F).
• Make sure the washer (E) is in the
correct place. If the shaft is fastened
without the washer (E), the freezer door
may fall and cause injury.
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A
17. Turn the levelling leg on the opposite
side of where botton hinge (A) removed.
Then, Put the bottom hinge (A) on the
holder.
A
C
B
18. Attach the freezer door.
a. Put the freezer door on the
bottom hinge (A). Place the door
perpendicular to the refrigerator's
main body.
b. Push the freezer door down to
insert the middle hinge (B) into the
grommet (C) on top of the freezer
door.
CAUTION
Do not push the door too hard. Make sure
the bottom hinge (A) stays on the holder at
the bottom of the refrigerator throughout
this step.
NOTE
After attaching the freezer door, adjust the
levelling legs to level the refrigerator. (For
detailed instruction, see the "STEP 4 Adjust
the levelling legs" section on page 32.)
A
19. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the
bottom hinge (A) with the screws. Then,
close the freezer door.
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C
A
BD
20. On the bottom of the fridge door,
remove all the part on the left and right
side.
a. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
the screws.
b. Remove the auto closer (A), grommet
(B), and door stopper (C) on one side,
and the bottom fridge door cover (D)
on the other side.
C
A
D
B
21. Switch the sides of all the removed
parts.
a. Put the door stopper (C), grommet
(B), auto closer (A) on the opposite
side to where they were removed.
b. Fasten the door stopper (C) and auto
closer (A) with the screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
c. Put the bottom fridge door cover (D)
on the opposite side to where it was
removed.
d. Fasten the bottom fridge door cover
(D) with the screw using a Phillips
screwdriver.
A C
CAUTION
You must fasten the screws for the door
stopper (C) and auto closer (A) correctly as
shown in the gure. If you fasten the the
screws incorrectly, it causes the door hinge
damage.
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A
22. On the top of the fridge door, remove
the wire cover (A).
- Gently lift either side of the wire
cover (A) and pull to remove it from
the door.
- This step may not apply to some
models.
A
B
23. Remove the top-right hinge cover (A)
and the top-left door cover (B).
- This step may not apply to some
models.
NOTE
Keep the removed parts in a safe place for
later use.
A
24. Remove the top hinge (A) from the
fridge door.
A
25. Remove the grommet (A) and put it on
the opposite side.
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C
A
B
26. Reverse the top hinge.
a. Use a spanner (11 mm) to
disassemble the shaft (A) and washer
(B).
b. Flip the top hinge (C), and then
reattach the washer (B) and shaft (A).
CAUTION
• Be careful not to drop the shaft (A) or
hurt your ngers when removing or
assembling the shaft (A).
• Make sure the washer (B) is in the
correct place. If the shaft is fastened
without the washer (B), the door may
fall and cause injury.
A
27. Put the fridge door on the middle hinge
(A).
CAUTION
To prevent the fridge door from falling,
make sure to hold it tight until the top
hinge is fastened.
A
28. Put the top hinge (A) on the opposite
side to where it was removed.
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A
29. Fasten the top hinge (A) with the screws
using a socket wrench (8 mm).
AB
30. Remove the space cover (A) from the
top cover (B) and then put it on the
opposite side.
A
31. Underneath the top cover, pull the wire
connector (A) from the holders, and
move it to the holders on the opposite
side.
- This step may not apply to some
models.
A
32. Move the wire connector (A) on the
fridge door to the opposite side.
- This step may not apply to some
models.
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A
33. Reconnect the wire connector (A).
- This step may not apply to some
models.
CAUTION
Make sure the wire connectors are
connected properly. Otherwise, the display
does not operate.
A
34. Place the wire and the wire connector
(A) on the holder underneath the top
cover.
- This step may not apply to some
models.
B
A
35. Attach the provided top-left hinge cover
(A) to the top hinge and assemble the
top cover (B).
- Place the wires and connectors into
the top-left hinge cover (A) and top
cover (B). (Some models does not
have wires on the fridge door and
this may not apply to those models.)
A
36. With the fridge door closed, put the top
cover (A) back and fasten it with the
screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the wires when
fastening the top cover (A).
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A
37. Put the provided top-right door cover
(A) on the opposite side of the door
hinge.
- This step may not apply to some
models.
A
38. Place the wire from the fridge door into
the space underneath the wire cover (A).
- This step may not apply to some
models.
A
39. Put the wire cover (A) back onto the
fridge door.
- This step may not apply to some
models.
40. Open and close the fridge door a few
times to check for any problems.
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41. Detach the fridge and the freezer door
gaskets, and then attach them after
rotating them 180°.
CAUTION
Make sure the door gaskets are properly
attached. If not, there can be a noise
or dew can be formed which affects
performance of the unit.
NOTE
• After reversing the door, adjust the levelling legs to level the refrigerator. (For detailed
instruction, see the "STEP 4 Adjust the levelling legs" section on page 32.)
• To return the door to its initial position, follow the steps again. Please note that the
door, hinges, and other parts would then be in the opposite orientation as listed in these
steps.
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Handle and care
Shelves / Rack & Shelf (applicable models only)
1. Pull out the shelf (or Rack & Shelf) a
little. Then, while lifting the rear side,
pull out.
2. Twist the shelf (or Rack & Shelf)
diagonally to remove.
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Foldable shelf (applicable models only)
1. Slide the front half of the shelf.
2. Pull out the foldable shelf a little. Then,
while lifting the rear side, pull out.
3. Twist the shelf diagonally to remove.
CAUTION
• Do not put food or objects in front of
the Optimal Fresh+. The door may not
close properly, and the items may fall
down on the oor.
• The shelf must be inserted correctly. Do
not insert upside down.
• When reinserting the shelf, make sure to
push in the shelf to the end until it ts.
• Glass containers may scratch the surface
of glass shelves.
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Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior and exterior
WARNING
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning
purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a re.
• Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric shock.
Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the
power plug terminals and contact points.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Use a moistened, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator’s interior
and exterior.
3. When done, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well.
4. Plug in the power cord.
Real panel / Compressor cover (applicable models only)
To keep cords and exposed parts of the
rear panel free of dirt, vacuum the panel
once or twice a year.
CAUTION
Do not remove the rear panel cover.
Electric shock may occur.
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Maintenance
Replacement
LED Lamps
To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre.
WARNING
• The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This can
cause electric shock.
Lamp (Light Source)
This product contains a light source of energy efciency class <G>.
The lamp(s) and/or control gear(s) are not user-serviceable. To replace the lamp(s) and/or
control gear(s) in the product, contact a local Samsung service centre.
For detailed instructions on replacing lamp(s) or control gear(s) in your product, visit the
Samsung website (http://www.samsung.com), go to Support > Support home, and then
enter the model name.
For detailed instructions on dismantling lamp(s) and/or control gear(s), simply follow the
replacement instruction reached as described above.
Door panel (applicable models only)
You can select the door panel you prefer for your BESPOKE refrigerator. Purchase the door
panel at a Samsung retail store and an authorized installer will install the panel for you.
CAUTION
• Disassembling or assembling the door panel on your own may result in product damage
or personal injury. If you nd any problems with the door panel, contact a Samsung
service center
• A service fee may be charged for panel replacement even within the warranty period.
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Maintenance
Pair installation (applicable models only)
You can install this refrigerator side by side
with another Samsung refrigerator if you
want. However, the refrigerators must be
the BESPOKE models. If you want the pair
installation, check if the desired models
allow pair installation before purchasing
them. You can check it at the retail store or
Samsung.com website.
NOTE
• Purchase the pair installation kit at
a Samsung retail store and you can
request an authorized installer for pair
installation.
• Make sure to purchase the appropriate
pair installation kit for your model. You
must use the dedicated pair installation
kit to prevent any installation problem.
- RB34 model: RA-C00K4BAA
- RB38 model: RA-C00K3BAA
• Pair installation may increase energy
consumption.
01 01
05
06
03
04
02 02
07
01 more than 50 mm recommended
02 105°
03 1250 mm
04 1212 mm
05 Upper bracket
06 Trim
07 Install direction
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Tools required (not provided)
Phillips screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver 8 mm socket wrench (for
bolts)
Pair installation kit accessories
A. Upper bracket
(1)
B. Lower bracket
(1)
C. Trim (1) D. A/S Jig-sheet
ref (4)
E. Level adjustment
pad (4)
F. T7 LEX foam (8) G. T5 PE foam (1) H. Rear bracket (1)
J. M5 x 16 hex
screws (4)
K. M4 x 18 screws
(2)
NOTE
• The number in parenthesis refers to the quantity of each accessory.
• Lower bracket (B) and Trim (C) comes in two sizes (7 or 15 mm). Check the sizes when
you order the pair installation kit.
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Step-by-step instruction
NOTE
The alphabet letters on the gure and in the parenthesis are the same as those in the
accessories list.
1. Check the level of the oor.
- Use a level to check the level of the
oor where the refrigerator’s two
rear casters will be placed.
D
E
2. Place the A/S jig-sheet refs (D) and
check the level.
- Place the two provided A/S jig-
sheet refs (D) on the oor where the
refrigerator’s two rear casters will be
placed, and then check the level.
- If the oor is not level, put the
provided level adjustment pads (E)
under the A/S jig-sheet refs (D) so
the refrigerator will stand on a level
surface.
- Once you sort out all the necessary
parts to level, peel off the double-
sided tape on the bottom of each
part and attach the part in its nal
position.
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G
3. Attach the foams to maintian a gap
between the two refrigerators.
NOTE
You must attach the T5 PE foam (G) to the
BMF (Bottom-mounted freezer) model only.
(In case you install two different types of
refrigerators in pair.)
A. Pair install of RB38 model:
• Attach the T5 PE foam (G).
• See the gure for the position of the
foam.
G
F
B. Pair install of RB34 model:
• Attach the T5 PE foam (G), and then
attach four T7 LEX foams (F) on top of
the T5 PE foam (G).
• See the gure for the position of the
foams.
4. Align the two refrigerators.
- Check the alignment at the top and
front of the refrigerators and realign
them if necessary.
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Maintenance
5. Remove the screws from the two holes
where the lower bracket will be fastened
to.
- Open the door of the refrigerators
to be paired, and then remove the
screws located where the lower
bracket will be fastened.
K
B
6. Fasten the lower bracket (B).
- Fasten the lower bracket (B) with the
two M4 x 18 screws (K) (one fastened
to each refrigerator) to secure the
lower parts of the refrigerators.
A
J
7. Fasten the upper bracket (A).
- Fasten the upper bracket (A) with the
four M5 x 16 hex screws (J) to secure
the top part of the refrigerators.
NOTE
Align the tops of the refrigerators before
fastening the upper bracket.
8. Remove the screws at the back of the
refrigerators.
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H
9. Use the screws removed from step 8 to
fasten the rear bracket (H).
*
*
(*): 15 mm (RB34) / 7 mm (RB38)
10. Check the spacing between the
refrigerators.
- After fastening the upper and lower
brackets, make sure the spacing
between the refrigerators is 7 or
15 mm at the top and bottom.
NOTE
If the spacing between the refrigerators
is greater than 7 or 15 mm, there may be
less room between the refrigerator and the
walls (or cabinets), and this may interfere
when opening the doors.
11. Push the refrigerators into the walls (or
cabinets).
- Have two people simultaneously
push the refrigerators, xed with
brackets, into the walls (or cabinets).
NOTE
If the two people do not push the
refrigerators evenly, the rear parts of
the refrigerators may spread out or may
deviate from their intended spot.
12. Adjust the height of the refrigerators.
- Turn the leveling leg right or left to
adjust the height of the refrigerators
to be ush with the walls (or
cabinets).
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C
13. Insert the trim (C) between the
refrigerators.
- Open the doors and insert the trim
(C) between the refrigerators.
NOTE
See the enlarged part of the trim in the
gure to identify the trim’s top side.
14. Do a nal check.
- If there are no problems, peel all the
protective lm off the product.
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Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding
normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users.
General
Temperature
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Fridge/freezer does
not operate.
Fridge/freezer
temperature is
warm.
• Power cord is not plugged in
properly.
• Properly plug in the power
cord.
• Temperature control is not
set correctly. • Set the temperature lower.
• Refrigerator is located near
a heat source or direct
sunlight.
• Keep the refrigerator away
from direct sunlight or a
heat source.
• Not enough clearance
between refrigerator and
sides/rear.
• Make sure there are at least
5 cm from the rear and
sides.
• The Vacation function is
activated.
• Deactivate the Vacation
function.
• The refrigerator is
overloaded. Food is blocking
the refrigerator vents.
• Do not overload the
refrigerator. Do not allow
food to block ventilation.
Fridge/freezer is
over-cooling.
• Temperature control is not
set correctly. • Set the temperature higher.
Interior wall is hot. • Refrigerator has heat-proof
piping in the interior wall.
• To prevent condensation
from forming, the
refrigerator has heat-proof
piping in the front corners.
If the ambient temperature
rises, this equipment may
not work effectively. This is
not a system failure.
Troubleshooting
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Odours
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Refrigerator has
odours.
• Spoiled food. • Clean the refrigerator and
remove any spoiled food.
• Food with strong odours. • Make sure strong smelling
food is wrapped airtight.
Frost
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Frost around the
vents. • Food is blocking the vents. • Make sure no food blocks
the refrigerator vents.
Frost on interior
walls. • Door is not closed properly.
• Make sure food does not
block the door. Clean the
door gasket.
Excessive frost
build-ups in the
freezer.
• The door is not sealing
properly because the door
gasket was not reversed
after reversing the doors.
• Detach the door gasket and
then attach it after rotating
it 180°.
Condensation
Symptom Possible causes Solution
Condensation forms
on the interior
walls.
• If door is left open, moisture
enters the refrigerator.
• Remove the moisture and do
not open the door for a long
time.
• Food with high moisture
content.
• Make sure food is wrapped
airtight.
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Troubleshooting
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator?
Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls related to
normal sounds will be charged to the user.
These sounds are normal.
• When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a
car engine igniting. As the operation stabilizes, the sounds will decrease.
Clicking!
or Chirping!
Buzzing!
• While the fan is operating, these sounds may occur. When the refrigerator reaches the
set temperature, no fan sound will occur.
SSSRRR! Whir!
• During a defrost cycle, water may drip on the defrost heater, causing sizzling sounds.
HiSS!
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• As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes, causing
bubbling sounds.
Bubbling!
• As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and
expand, creating knocking noises. These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or
when electronic parts are working.
Cracking!
• For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to ll the ice maker, buzzing sounds
may occur.
• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing
sounds may occur.
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Safety Instruction
• For the most efcient use of energy, please keep the all inner ttings such as baskets,
drawers, shelves and ice cube tray on the position supplied by manufacturer.
• This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
Install Instruction
For refrigerating appliances with climate class
Depending on the climate class, This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperatures range as specied following table.
The climate class can be found on the rating plate. The product may not operate properly
at temperatures outside of the specic range.
You can nd climate class on label inside of your refrigerator
Effective temperature range
The refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specied by its
class rating.
Class Symbol Ambient Temperature range (°C)
IEC 62552 (ISO 15502) ISO 8561
Extended Temperate SN +10 to +32 +10 to +32
Temperate N+16 to +32 +16 to +32
Subtropical ST +16 to +38 +18 to +38
Tropical T+16 to +43 +18 to +43
NOTE
The cooling performance and power consumption of the refrigerator may be affected by
the ambient temperature, the door-opening frequency, and the location of the refrigerator.
We recommend adjusting the temperature settings as appropriate.
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Temperature Instruction
Recommended Temperature
The optimal temperature setting for food storage:
• Fridge: 3 °C
• Freezer: -19 °C
NOTE
The optimal temperature setting of each compartment depends on the ambient
temperature. Above optimal temperature is based on the ambient temperature of 25 °C.
Power Cool
Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed. The fridge keeps running
at full speed for two and a half hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
Power Freeze
Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed. The freezer keeps
running at full speed for 50 hours and then returns to the previous temperature. To freeze
large amounts of food, activate Power Freeze for at least 20 hours before putting food in
the freezer.
NOTE
When you use this function the energy consumption of the refrigerator will increase.
Remember to turn it off when you don’t need it and return the freezer to your original
temperature setting.
How to store for best preservation (applicable models only)
Cover foods to retain moisture and prevent them from picking up odors from other foods.
A large pot of food like soup or stew should be divided into small portions and put in
shallow containers before being refrigerated. A large cut of meat or whole poultry should
be divided into smaller pieces or placed in shallow containers before refrigerating.
Placement of Foods
Shelves Shelves should be adjustable to accommodate a variety of
packages.
Specialized compartment
(applicable models only)
Sealed crisper drawers provide an optimal storage
environment for fruits and vegetables. Vegetables require
higher humidity conditions while fruits require lower
humidity conditions.
Crispers are equipped with controls devices to control
the humidity level. (*Depending on model and options)
An adjustable temperature meat drawer maximizes the
storage time of meats and cheeses.
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Stored on the door
Don’t store perishable foods in the door. Eggs should
be stored in the carton on a shelf. The temperature of
the storage bins in the door uctuate more than the
temperature in the cabinet. Keep the door closed as much
as possible.
Freezer Compartment You can store frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh
food in the freezer compartment.
NOTE
Freeze fresh, undamaged food only. Keep food which is to be frozen away from food
which is already frozen. To prevent food from losing its avour or drying out, place in
airtight containers.
Refrigerator & Freezer Storage Chart
The freshness longevity depends on temperature and exposure to moisture. Since product
dates aren't a guide for safe use of a product, consult this chart and follow these tips.
Milk products
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Milk 1 week 1 month
Butter 2 weeks 12 months
Ice cream -2-3 weeks
Natural cheese 1 month 4-6 months
Cream cheese 2 weeks Not recommended
Yogurt 1 month -
Meat
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Fresh roasts, steaks, chops 3-4 days 2-3 months
Fresh ground meat, stew
meat 1-2 days 3-4 months
Bacon 7 days 1 month
Sausage, Raw from pork,
beef, turkey 1-2 days 1-2 months
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Poultry / Eggs
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Fresh poultry 2 days 6-8 months
Poultry salad 1 day -
Eggs, Fresh in shell 2-4 weeks Not recommended
Fish / Seafood
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Fresh sh 1-2 days 3-6 months
Cooked sh 3-4 days 1 month
Fish salad 1 day Not recommended
Dried or pickled sh 3-4 weeks -
Fruits
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Apples 1 month -
Peaches 2-3 weeks -
Pineapple 1 week -
Other fresh fruit 3-5 days 9-12 months
Vegetables
Product Refrigerator Freezer
Asparagus 2-3 days -
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
green peas, mushrooms 3-5 days -
Cabbage, cauliower, celery,
cucumbers, lettuce 1 week -
Carrots, beets, radishes 2 weeks -
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Information for model and ordering spare parts
Model information
To access the EPREL registration of the model :
1. Go to https://eprel.ec.europa.eu
2. Get the model identier from the energy label of the product and type it in the search
box
3. Energy Labelling information of the model is shown
Part information
• The minimum period during which spare parts, necessary for the repair of the
appliance, are available
- 7 Years thermostats, temperature sensors, printed circuit boards and light sources,
door handles, door hinges, trays, baskets (boxes or drawers)
- 10 Years door gaskets
• The minimum duration of the guarantee of the refrigerating appliance offered by the
manufacturer 24 Months.
• Relevant information for ordering spare parts, directly or through other channels
provided by the manufacturer, importer or authorized representative
• You can nd professional repair information on http://samsung.com/support.
You can nd user servicing manual on http://samsung.com/support.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the
SAMSUNG customer care center.
Country Contact Center Web Site
UK 0333 000 0333 www.samsung.com/uk/support
IRELAND (EIRE) 0818 717100 www.samsung.com/ie/support
SINGAPORE 1800 7267864 | 1800-SAMSUNG (Other)
1800 4252997 | 1800-GALAXYS (HHP) www.samsung.com/sg/support
DA68-04111A-05
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