Samsung Rl 39 Ebsw Owners Instructions

							OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
DA68-01281 L   REV(0.3)
ENGLISH
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							Environment-friendly fridge/freezer using R600a
refrigerant and cyclopentane blowing agent.
• This products protects the environment by using the
R600a refrigerant and the cyclopentane blowing agent.
• Properties:
ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential): 0
GWP (Global Warming Potential): Lowest
High-energy efficiency
• Optimized power consumption when using R600a and
cyclopentane.
SUPER fast freezing function
• Food can be stored in fresh conditions by cooling it
quickly via the “SUPER” freezing function.
Fresh compartment, just above 0°C
• Drawer for dry or wrapped food.
• Drawer for fresh salades, vegetables and fruits.
Fridge at the top, drawer-type freezer at the bottom
• The highly ergonomic vegetable compartment is placed
at waist height as it is frequently used.
• The drawer-type freezer minimizes temperature variations
and stores food cleanly and conveniently.
Power on/off
• The main power switch is handy to switch the appliance on
and off without pulling out the main plug.
Digital temperature control display
• The display shows all functions of the appliance, so that
you can easily control them.
ECO
• Just press the ECO button to obtain the most energy-
efficient temperature settings: freezer at -17°C and fridge at
6°C.
VAC
• Save on energy consumption by switching off the fridge
and maintaining only the freezer running when you take
a long vacation or are away for any reason.
FEATURES
These operating instructions cover various models.
The characteristics of your appliance may differ
slightly from those described in this manual.
R600a or R134a is used as a refrigerant.
Check the compressor label on the rear of the
appliance and the rating label inside the fridge to
see which refrigerant is used for your refrigerator.
CONTENTS
FEATURES ................................................................................. 1
WARNINGS / SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................. 2
INSTALLING THE FRIDGE / FREEZER ................................... 4
PREPARING THE FRIDGE / FREEZER ................................... 5
USING THE CONTROL FEATURES..........................................5
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER..... 8
MAKING ICE ............................................................................ 10
USING THE WATER DISPENSER (OPTION) ........................ 11
REMOVING AND CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES ............. 13
CLEANING THE WATER DISPENSER................................... 14
REPLACING THE INTERIOR LIGHT .......................................15
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS .............................................. 15
USAGE PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 16
VIEW OF YOUR FRIDGE / FREEZER .....................................17
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WARNINGS / SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
To avoid any risk of personal injury, material damage or incorrect use of the appliance, be sure to
observe the following safety precautions. (After reading these owner’s instructions, please keep them in
a safe place for reference). Remember to hand them over to any subsequent owner.
Indicates that a danger of death or
serious injury exists.
Caution
Indicates that a risk of personal
injury or material damage exists.
Do not plug several appliances into the same
socket.
• This could cause overheating and the risk of fire.
Keep the power plug away from the rear of the
fridge/freezer.
• A damaged power plug may cause fire due to
overheating.
Do not directly spray water inside or outside the
fridge/freezer.
• There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not spray inflammable gas near the
fridge/freezer.
• There is a risk of explosion or fire.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or place
heavy articles on it.
This constitutes a fire hazard.
If the power cord is
damaged, have it replaced immediately by the
manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly
qualified person.
Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
• You may receive an electric shock.
Do not put a container filled with liquid on top of
the appliance.
• If the water spills on to any electrical parts, it may
lead to fire or electric shock.
Do not install the refrigerator / freezer in a damp
place, where it may come into contact with water.
• Incorrect insulation of the electrical parts may
cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not store volatile and inflammable
substances in the refrigerator.
• The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP
gas or other such substances may cause an
explosion.
WarningDo not disassemble, repair or alter the
appliance.
• It may cause fire or abnormal operations, which
may lead to injury.
Pull the power plug out of the socket before
replacing the interior light in the refrigerator.
• Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
Be sure to ground the appliance.
• Otherwise, it may cause material damage and
electric shock.
If you wish to dispose of the refrigerator /
freezer, throw it away after removing the door or
its seals.
• In this way, it is not possible for a child to remain
trapped inside it.
This appliance contains a small amount
of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), a
natural gas with high environmental
compatibility, but it is also combustible. When
transporting and installing the appliance, care
should be taken to ensure that no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are damaged.
Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could
ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected,
avoid any naked flames or potential sources of
ignition and air the room in which the appliance
is standing for several minutes.
• In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-
air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs,
the size of the room in which the appliance may be
sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used.
The room must be 1m
3in size for every 8 g of
R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount
of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown
on the identification plate inside the appliance.
• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of
damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
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• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure or mounting 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
fridge/freezer, unless they are of a type
recommended by the manufacturer.Do not touch any containers and food in the
freezer with wet hands.
• It may cause frostbite.
Remove any foreign matter from the power plug
pins.
• Otherwise, there is a risk of fire.
Do not insert your hand into the bottom area of
the appliance.
• Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
After unplugging the appliance, wait for at least
five minutes before plugging it in again to the
wall socket.
• Abnormal operation of the freezer may cause
material damage.
If the appliance is not to be used for a long
period of time, pull out the power plug.
• Any deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.
Do not let children touch or play with the
control panel on the front of the appliance.
• Do not allow children to play with this appliance.
• Do not stand or lean on the base panel, pull-out
parts, doors and so on.
• Repairs and maintenance of the appliance should
only be performed by a qualified technician.
Incorrect repairs by an unqualified person are a
potential source of danger that may have critical
consequences for the user of the appliance.
• Never put ice cubes or ice lollies straight from the
freezer into your mouth. (The low temperature
may cause “freezer burns”.)
Warning
Do not store too much food in the appliance.
• When you open the door, an item may fall out and
cause personal injury or material damage.
Do not put bottles or any kinds of glass in the
freezer.
• The container may break and cause personal
injury.
If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the
power plug.
• If may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord by pulling
on it.
• You may disconnect a wire and cause a shor t
circuit.
Do not store articles on top of the appliance.
• When you open or close the door, the articles may
fall and cause personal injury or materialdamage.
Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific
materials or other temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
• Products that require strict temperature controls
must not be stored in the refrigerator.
Do not let a child hang from the door.
Caution
The refrigerant used in fridge/freezers and the
gases in the insulation material require special
disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes
on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to
disposal.
Caution
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							Allow an adequate space and install the fridge/freezer on a firm, level floor.
• If the appliance is not level, there may be unusual noises and poor cooling.
• Wait for at least one hour before plugging the appliance in.
Clean the fridge/freezer.
• Wipe and clean the appliance inside and outside with a damp cloth.
Plug the fridge/freezer into a wall socket used exclusively by this appliance.
• This appliance must be properly grounded.
Use of an grounded socket exclusively for the
appliance:
• If you are using a socket with an earthing terminal, you
do not require a separate earthing connection.
Use of a non-grounded socket:
• Connect the “earthing wire” to the copper plate and bury
it at a depth of at least 25 cm in the ground.
If the front of the appliance is slightly higher than the rear, the door can be open and closed more easily.
Place the food in the fridge/freezer.
• It is recommended that you wait for the appliance to cool for 2-3 hours before storing food in it.
INSTALLING THE  FRIDGE/FREEZER
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Warning
LEVELLING
25cm
The appliance tilts down to the left.
Turn the left adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow with
a flat head screwdriver until the appliance is level.
The appliance tilts down to the right.
Turn the right adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow
with a flat head screwdriver until the appliance is level.
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							PREPARING THE  FRIDGE/FREEZER
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Install all shelves and compartments removed during transport in the correct positions.
Clean the fridge/freezer and accessories to remove any dust that accumulated during packing and
shipping.
The interior light of the appliance will light up when the door is open.
Set the temperature control to the coldest temperature and let the refrigerator operate for one hour.
The freezer should get slightly chilled and the motor should run smoothly with a soft hum and no
noise.
Your fridge/freezer is operated by a compressor which switches “on and off”to maintain the internal
temperature. When the compressor is new, it requires running in for a period of up to five months.
During this period, it may be slightly noisy. This is quite normal and does not represent a fault.
Store food once the temperature in the refrigerator is sufficiently low. It takes a few hours after
starting the refrigerator to reach the proper temperature.
If the appliance does not operate correctly, check the electricity supply. If the problem persists,
contact your dealer.
To prepare your appliance for use and check that it is running correctly, take the following steps.
USING THE  CONTROL  FEATURES
On/Off Cooling PowerLow Mid High
A. Basic Model
On/Off Button
• Main power on/off switch.
• Switches the appliance on and off.
Cooling Power button
• Press the Cooling Power button to control the refrigerator temperature.
• Initially, the mid-point temperature setting is selected.
• There are five temperature settings, represented by five indicator lights (
➀).
When all lights are on, the temperature is at its coolest.
• Press the Cooling Power button one or more times until the required temperature is set.
• The freezer temperature will be adjusted automatically according to the refrigerator temperature.
➀
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Super
B. Model with Digital Display
➀➁➂➃➄➅
POWER Button
• Main power on/off switch.
• Switches the appliance completely on or off.
SUPER Button
• Switches the fast freeze function on or off.
• Use when you wish to freeze foods quickly.
• The SUPER indicator 
➀remains on while the fast freeze function is running.
• While this function is selected, the refrigerating device remains switched on continuously and
produces a very low temperature inside the freezer.
• The fast freeze function switches off automatically. When the fast freeze process is completed,
the SUPER indicator 
➀switches off and the freezer switches back to the previous setting
temperature.
FRE.TEMP Button
• In the normal model, the temperature displayed 
➃is the setting temperature of the freezer.
• To change the freezer temperature:
–Press the FRE.TEMP button.
The current setting temperature is displayed (
➃) preceded by “F”(➁).
–Press the FRE.TEMP button one or more times or hold it down until the required temperature
is displayed (
➃).
• The temperature changes in sequence. After -25°C, the display returns to -17°C again.
• Freezer temperature range: -17°C to -25°C.
Note
Once the power is re-instated, the temperature display ➃ displays “– –”. In this case, the display
“– –”is disappeared by pressing FRE. TEMP button or REF. TEMP button.
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The temperature display (➃) flashes “– –”if there has been a power failure. Check that
the food stored in the appliance has not gone bad.
You must empty the refrigerator before pressing the VAC button. REF.TEMP Button
• To change the refrigerator temperature:
–Press the REF.TEMP button.
The current setting temperature is displayed (
➃) preceded by “R”(➁).
–Press the REF.TEMP button one or more times or hold it down until the required temperature is
displayed (
➃).
–When you complete the setting of refrigerator temperature, the refrigerator temperature display
(
➃) flashes 5 times and returns to the setting temperature of the freezer.
• The temperature changes in sequence. After +6°C, the display returns to +1°C.
• Refrigerator temperature range: +1°C to +6°C.
ECO Button
• To set the most energy-efficient temperature automatically for the refrigerator and freezer, simply
press the ECO button.
Freezer temperature: -17°C.
Refrigerator temperature: 6°C.
• The ECO indicator 
➄remains on while the ECO function is operating.
• If you press the FRE.TEMP or REF.TEMP button, the ECO function is cancelled and the appliance
is set to the new temperature selected.
VAC Button
• If you are going on a long vacation or business trip or you do not need to use the refrigerator,
press the VAC button.
• The refrigerator is switched off but the freezer remains on.
• The VAC indicator (
➅) remains on while the VAC function is operating.
Caution
If the SUPER, ECO or VAC mode is already selected and you press one of the other
buttons, the current mode is cancelled and the mode corresponding to the button
pressed is selected.
It is possible, if the ECO mode is already selected and you press SUPER mode, the
temperature of refrigerator and freezer is controlled independenty.
(refrigerator : ECO mode, freezer : SUPER mode)
Note
Note
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STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
When storing food in the appliance, 
follow the recommendations below. 
• Allow warm food and beverages to cool down
before storing them in the appliance.
•  Ensure that food is well-wrapped or covered
before it is stored. This will prevent food from 
dehydrating, deteriorating in colour or losing
flavor and will help maintain freshness. It will
also prevent cross-flavouring.
•  Never let any oil or grease come into contact
with the plastic fittings or door seals, as these
materials easily become porous.
•  Never store any explosive substances inside
the appliance. High-proof alcohol should only
be stored upright in tightly sealed containers.A. Refrigerator
Transparent, safety glass shelf (optional) 
•  Place food in storage containers and lay the items out
at suitable intervals.
•  The storage shelf is of an unbreakable, transparent material,
so that you can use it safely.
Fresh salad drawers 
•  Vegetable and fruit can be stored in this compar tment.
•  It is possible, if you need more space to store vegetable
and fruits, to remove drawers.
•  A declared storage volume of fresh food storage compartment
is calculated with fresh salad drawers removed.
Dairy and multi-purpose guard 
•  Store fatty foods, like butter and cheese.
•  Store small, packed foods, like milk, yogurt and
beverages.
Bottle guard 
•  Store small bottles and car tons (1 litre) of beer, milk,
juice in the upper par t and large bottles and car tons 
(1.5 litres) in the lower part.
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Upper freezer drawer
• Store packed frozen foods, like ice cream
and bacon.
Middle/lower freezer drawer
• Store fresh meat and fish or dried foods,
which are divided into suitably sized
portions.
B. Freezer
Wrapping food
Pack the food in suitably sized portions for your household.
Vegetable and fruit portions should be no heavier than 1 kg, while meat portions can be up
to 2.5 kg.
Smaller portions freeze through more quickly and the quality is thereby maintained better when
defrosting and preparing the food.
It is important to seal food in airtight bags or containers before freezing to prevent it from losing
favor or dehydrating.
Wrap the food, press out any air and seal it air tight.
Suitable wrapping materials:
Plastic bags, cling-film, aluminium foil and freezer containers. These items are available from
any dealer.
Unsuitable wrapping materials:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin bags or used carrier bags.
Suitable sealing materials:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, freezer tape or similar.
Plastic film and bags may be heat-sealed using a special sealing iron or press.
Before placing a package in the freezer, it should be clearly labelled with the contents and
date of freezing.
Note
Note
For more space, you can store food with drawers and ice maker removed.
A declared storage volume of frozen food storage compartment is calculated with ice cube,
ice tray, upper and middle freezer drawers removed.
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