RB31FEJNCSS - Fridge SAMSUNG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RB31FEJNCSS SAMSUNG

Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.

• Before operating the appliance,

please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for your

• Use this appliance only for

its intended purpose as

described in this instruction

manual. This appliance is not

intended for use by persons

(including children) with

reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or

lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have

been given supervision or

instruction concerning use

of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

• This appliance can be used

by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities or

lack of experience and

knowledge if they have

been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of

the appliance in a safe way

and understand the hazards

Children shall not play with

the appliance. Cleaning and

user maintenance shall not

be made by children without

• Warnings and Important Safety

Instructions in this manual

do not cover all possible

conditions and situations that

It is your responsibility to use

common sense, caution,

and care when installing,

maintaining, and operating

• Because these following

operating instructions

cover various models, the

characteristics of your

refrigerator may differ slightly

from those described in this

manual. 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. When this

product contains flammable

gas (Refrigerant R-600a),

contact your local authority in

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regard to safe disposal of this

• In order to avoid the creation

of a flammable gas-air mixture

if a leak in the refrigerating

circuit occurs, the size of the

room in which the appliance

may be sited depends on the

amount of refrigerant used.

• Never start up an appliance

showing any signs of damage.

If in doubt, consult your dealer.

The room must be 1m³ in

size for every 8g of R-600a

refrigerant inside the appliance.

The amount of refrigerant in

your particular appliance is

shown on the identification

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 flames and move

anything flammable away from

the product and ventilate the

- Failing to do so may result in

• Do not store explosive

substances such as aerosol

cans with a flammable

propellant in this appliance.

Important safety symbols

WARNING Hazards or unsafe

practices that may result

CAUTION Hazards or unsafe

practices that may result

in minor personal injury

Follow directions carefully.

Unplug the power plug

from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine

is grounded to prevent

Call the contact center for

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These warning signs are here

to prevent injury to you and

others. Please follow them

carefully. After reading this

section, keep it in a safe

place for future reference.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND SITE

appliance,care should be

taken to ensure that no

parts of the refrigerating

circuit are damaged.

- Refrigerant leaking from the

pipe work could ignite or

cause an eye injury. If a leak

is detected, avoid any naked

flames or potential sources

of ignition and 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

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

• Deteriorated insulation

of electrical parts may

cause an electric shock

• Do not place this refrigerator

in direct sunlight or expose to

the heat from stoves, room

heaters or other appliance.

• Do not plug several appliances

into the same multiple power

The refrigerator should always

be plugged into its own

individual electrical outlet

which has a voltage rating that

matched the rating plate.

- This provides the best

performance and also prevents

overloading house wiring

circuits, which could cause a

fire hazard from overheated

• If the wall socket is loose, do

- There is a risk of electric shock

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• Do not use a cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage

along its length or at either

• Do not pull or excessively bend

• Do not twist or tie the power

• Do not hook the power cord

over a metal object, place a

heavy object on the power

cord, insert the power cord

between objects, or push the

power cord into the space

behind the appliance.

- When moving the refrigerator,

be careful not to roll over or

damage the power cord.

- This may result in an electric

• Do not use aerosols near the

- Aerosols used near the

refrigerator may cause an

- Do not bend the power cord

excessively or place heavy

• This refrigerator must be

properly installed and

located in accordance

with the manual before it

• Do not install the refrigerator in

a damp place or place where

it may come in contact with

- Deteriorated insulation of

electrical parts may cause an

electric shock or fire.

• Connect the power plug in

proper position with the cord

- If you connect the power plug

upside down, wire can get

cut off and cause a fire or an

• Make sure that the power plug

is not squashed or damaged

by the back of the refrigerator.

• When moving the refrigerator,

be careful not to roll over or

damage the power cord.

- This constitutes a fire hazard.

• Keep the packing materials out

of reach of children.

- There is a risk of death from

suffocation if children put them

• This appliance should be

positioned in such a way that

it is accessible to the power

- Failing to do so may result in

an electric shock or fire due to

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• Do not install this appliance

near a heater, inflammable

• Do not install this appliance in

a humid, oily or dusty location,

in a location exposed to direct

sunlight and water (rain drops).

• Do not install this appliance in

a location where gas may leak.

- This may result in an electric

• 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 fire.

• 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, fire, problems with the

• This appliance must be

• Do not ground the appliance

to a gas pipe, plastic water

pipe, or telephone line.

- 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, fire, explosion, or

problems with the product.

- Never plug the power cord into

a socket that is not grounded

correctly and make sure that it

is in accordance with local and

• If the supply cord is

manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualified

persons in order to avoid

• The fuse on the refrigerator

must be changed by a qualified

technician or service company.

- Failing to do so may result in

an electric shock or personal

• When positioning the appliance,

ensure the supply cord is not

• Do not locate multiple portable

socket-outlets or portable

power supplies at the rear of

• Keep ventilation opening

in the appliance enclosure

or mounting structure

clear of obstruction.

• Allow the appliance to stand

for 2 hours after installation.

• The installation or any

service of this appliance is

recommended by a qualified

technician or service company.

- Failing to do so may result

in an electric shock, fire,

explosion, problems with the

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

• Do not touch the power

plug with wet hands.

- This may result in an electric

• Do not store articles on the top

- When you open or close the

door, the articles may fall and

cause a personal injury and/or

• Do not put items filled with

water on the refrigerator.

- If spilled, there is a risk of fire

• Do not touch the inside walls

of the freezer or products

stored in the freezer with wet

- This may cause frostbite.

• Do not use or place any

substances sensitive

as inflammable sprays,

inflammable objects, dry ice,

medicine, or chemicals near

Do not keep volatile or

inflammable objects or

substances (benzene, thinner,

propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP

gas and other such products

etc.) in the refrigerator.

- This refrigerator is for storing

- This may result in a fire or an

• Do not store pharmaceuticals

products, scientific materials or

temperature-sensitive products

in the refrigerator.

- Products that require strict

temperature controls must not

be stored in the refrigerator.

• Do not place or use electrical

appliance inside the

refrigerator/freezer, unless they

are of a type recommended by

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• If you smell pharmaceutical or

smoke, pull out power plug

immediately and contact your

Samsung Electronics service

• 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 fire.

• If gas 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.

• Do not use mechanical

devices or any other means

to accelerate the defrosting

process, other than those

• Do not damage the refrigerant

• 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, fire or

problems with the product.

• Do not use a hair dryer to dry

the inside of the refrigerator.

Do not place a lighted candle

in the refrigerator for removing

- This may result in an electric

• Fill the water tank, ice tray and

water cubes only with potable

water (mineral water or purified

- Do not fill the tank with tea,

juice or sports drink, this may

damage the refrigerator.

• Do not let children hang on

the door. If not, a serious injury

- Risk of children entrapment.

Do not let children enter inside

• Do not leave the doors of the

refrigerator open while the

refrigerator is unattended and

do not let children enter inside

• Do not allow babies or children

go inside the drawer.

- It can cause death from

suffocation by entrapment or

• Do not sit on the Freezer door.

- The door may be broken and

cause a personal injury.

• Do not use mechanical

devices or any other means

to accelerate the defrosting

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process, other than those

• Do not damage the refrigerant

• Do not put fridge shelf in

Shelf stopper could not work.

- It may cause a personal injury

because of glass shelf drop.

• In the event of a gas leak

(such as propane gas,

LP gas, etc.), ventilate

appliance or power cord.

- Do not use a ventilating fan.

- A spark may result in an

• Use only the LED Lamps

provided by manufacturer or

• Children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not play

• Keep fingers out of “pinch

point” areas; clearances

between the doors and cabinet

are necessarily small.

• Do not let children hang on

the door. If not, a serious injury

• There is a Risk of children

Do not let children enter inside

• Bottles should be stored tightly

together so that they do not

• This product is intended only

for the storage of food in a

domestic environment.

• Never put fingers or other

objects into the dispenser

hole, ice chute and ice maker

- It may cause a personal injury

• Do not insert hands, feet

or metal objects (such as

chopsticks, etc.) into the

bottom or the back of the

- This may result in an electric

- Any sharp edges may cause a

• Do not attempt to repair,

disassemble, or modify

the appliance yourself.

- Do not use any fuse(such as

cooper, steel wire, etc.) other

than the standard fuse.

- When repairing or reinstalling

the appliance is required,

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contact your nearest service

- Failing to do so may result

in an electric shock, fire,

problems with the product, or

smoke, unplug the power

plug immediately and

contact your nearest

- Failing to do so may result in

an electric or fire hazards.

• Pull the power plug out of the

socket before changing the

interior lamps of the refrigerator

- Otherwise, there is a risk of

• If you experience difficulty

when changing the light,

contact service agent.

• If the products is equipped

with the LED Lamp, do not

disassemble the Lamp Cover

and LED Lamp by yourself.

- Please contact your service

• Plug the power plug into the

Do not use a damaged power

plug, damaged power cord or

- This may result in an electric

• Do not put a container filled

with water on the appliance.

- If spilled, there is a risk of fire

• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of

- This may result in eye strain

due to the ultraviolet rays.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

• To get best performance

- Do not place foods too closely

in front of the vents at the

rear of the appliance as it can

obstruct free air circulation in

the refrigerator compartment.

- Wrap the food up properly or

place it in airtight containers

before putting it into the

- Do not put any newly

introduced food for freezing

near to already existing food.

• Do not place glass or bottles

or carbonated beverages into

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- The container may freeze and

break, and this may result in

• Please observe maximum

storage times and expiry dates

• There is no need to disconnect

the refrigerator from the power

supply if you will be away for

less than three weeks.

But, remove all the food if you

are going away for the three

Unplug the refrigerator and

clean it, rinse and dry.

• Do not place carbonated

or fizzy drinks in the freezer

Do not put bottles or glass

containers in the freezer.

- When the contents freeze, the

glass may break and cause

personal injury and property

• Do not change or modify the

functionality of the refrigerator.

- Changes or modifications may

result in a personal injury and/

Any changes or modifications

performed by a 3rd party on

this completed appliance

are neither covered under

Samsung warranty service,

nor is Samsung responsible

for safety issues and damages

that result from 3rd party

• Do not block air holes.

- If the air holes are blocked,

especially with a plastic bag,

the refrigerator can be over

• Use only the ice-maker

provided with the refrigerator.

• Wipe excess moisture from

the inside and leave the doors

- Otherwise, odor and mold may

• When the refrigerator got

wet by water, pull out the

power plug and contact your

Samsung Electronics service

• Do not keep vegetable oil in

your refrigerator’s door bins.

The oil can solidify, making it

foul-tasting and difficult 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

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oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Do not spray cleaning

products directly on the

- Printed letters on the display

• If any foreign substance such

as water has entered the

appliance, unplug the power

plug and contact your nearest

- Failing to do so may result in

an electric shock or fire.

• Remove all foreign substances

such as dust or water from

the power plug terminals and

contact points using a dry

cloth on a regular basis.

- Unplug the power plug and

clean it with a dry cloth.

- Failing to do so may result in

an electric shock or fire.

• 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

• Never put fingers or other

objects into the dispenser hole.

- It may cause a personal injury

• Before cleaning or

performing maintenance,

unplug the appliance

from the wall socket.

- Failing to do so may result in

an electric shock or fire.

• Use a clean sponge or soft

cloth and a mild detergent

in warm water to clean the

• Do not use abrasive or harsh

cleansers such as window

sprays, scouring cleansers,

flammable fluids, muriatic acid,

cleaning waxes, concentrated

detergents, bleaches, or

cleansers containing petroleum

products on exterior surfaces

(doors and cabinet), plastic

parts, door and interior liners,

- These can scratch or damage

• Do not clean glass shelves or

covers with warm water when

Glass shelves and covers may

break if exposed to sudden

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temperature changes or

impacts such as bumping or

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR DISPOSAL

• Leave the shelves in

place so that children

may not easily climb

• Ensure that none of the pipes

on the back of the appliance

are damaged prior to disposal.

• R-600a or R-134a is used as a

Check the compressor label

on the rear of the appliance

or the rating label inside the

refrigerator to see which

refrigerant is used for your

When this product contains

flammable gas (Refrigerant

R-600a), contact your local

authority in regard to safe

disposal of this product.

Cyclopentane is used as an

insulation blowing gas.

The gases in insulation material

require special disposal

Please contact your local

authorities in regard to the

environmentally safe disposal

Ensure that none of the pipes

on the back of the appliances

are damaged prior to disposal.

The pipes shall be broken in

• When disposing of this or

other refrigerator/s, remove the

door/door seals, door latch so

that children or animals cannot

become trapped inside.

Children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not

enter and play with the

- If trapped inside, the child may

become injury and suffocate to

• Please dispose of the

packaging material for this

product in an environmentally

• Keep all packaging materials

well out of the reach of

children, as packaging

materials can be dangerous to

- If a child places a bag over

its head, it may result in

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ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE

• In the event of a power failure,

call the local office of your

Electricity Company and ask

how long it is going to last.

- Most power failures that are

corrected within an hour or two

will not affect your refrigerator

However, you should minimize

the number of door openings

while the power is off.

- But should the power failure

last more than 24 hours,

remove all frozen food.

• If keys are provided with the

refrigerator, the keys should

be kept out of the reach of

children and not be in the

vicinity of the appliance.

• The appliance might not

operate consistently (possibility

of defrosting of contents

or temperature becoming

too warm in the frozen food

compartment) when sited for

an extended period of time

below the cold end of the

range of temperature for which

the refrigerating appliance is

• Do not store food which goes

bad easily at low temperature,

such as bananas, melons.

• Your appliance is frost free,

which means there is no

need to manually defrost

your appliance, as this will be

carried out automatically.

• Temperature rise during

defrosting can comply with

But if you want to prevent an

undue rise in the temperature

of the frozen food while

defrosting the appliance,

please wrap the frozen food up

in several layers of newspaper.

• Any increase in temperature of

frozen food during defrosting

can shorten its storage life.

• Do not re-freeze frozen foods

that have thawed completely.

• The temperature of two

star section (sections) or

compartment (compartments)

which have two star symbol

( ) is slightly higher than

other freezer compartment

The two star section

(sections) or compartment

(compartments) is (are) based

on the instruction and/or the

condition as delivered.

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- Install the appliance in a

cool, dry room with adequate

Ensure that it is not exposed

to direct sunlight and never put

it near a direct source of heat

(radiator, for example).

- Never block any vents or grilles

- Allow warm food to cool

down before placing it in the

- Put frozen food in the

refrigerator to thaw.

You can then use the low

temperatures of the frozen

products to cool food in the

- Do not keep the door of the

appliance open for too long

when putting food in or taking

The shorter time for which the

door is open, the less ice will

form in the freezer.

- Allow clearance to the right,

left, back and top when

This will help reduce power

consumption and keep your

- We recommend the value of

- Right, left, and back side:

- Top side: more than 100mm

- For the most efficient use

of energy, please keep the

all inner fittings such as

baskets, drawers, shelves

on the position supplied by

This appliance is intended

to be used in household and

similar applications such as

- staff kitchen areas in shops,

offices and other working

- farm houses and by clients

in hotels, motels and other

residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type

- catering and similar non-retail

We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art

features and efficiencies that this new appliance

• This refrigerator must be properly installed and

located in accordance with the manual before it

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this instruction manual.

• We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

• Please dispose of the packaging material for

this product in an environmentally friendly

• Pull the power plug out of the socket

before changing the interior light of the

- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

Selecting the best location for the

• Select a location without direct exposure to

• Select a location with level (or nearly level)

• Select a location with enough space for the

refrigerator doors to open easily. WARNING • Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator

- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal

cooling system may not work correctly.

- Overall space required in use.

Refer to drawing and dimension as below. 1850 mm1780 mm1920 mm or 2010 mm994mm1062.4mm or 1060mm595mm602.2mm1214.7 mm or 1212mm 135º

setting up your refrigerator

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01 SETTING UP Spacer

• Remove paper on spacer and then

attach a spacer (Gray block) on the

back side of refrigerator for better

performance. Make sure a spacer

fix like above image when you install

the refrigerator. It is improving the

refrigerator performance.

(Only for RB31F***B, RB29F***B,

RB37J***9**, RB33J3**9, RB33N*,

• Allow sufficient space to the right, left,

back and top for air circulation.

This will help reduce power

consumption and keep your energy

• Do not install the refrigerator where the

temperature will go below 10°C.

• Please ensure that appliance can be moved

freely in the event of maintenance & service.

When installing, servicing, or cleaning

behind the refrigerator, be sure to pull the

unit straight out and push back in straight

Also, make sure your floor supports the

full-load refrigerator.

Otherwise, it may cause floor damage.

Please tie up the extra length of the power

cord at the back of the refrigerator so as

not to be touched on the floor preventing

the power cord from being crushed by the

rollers upon relocation.

CAUTIONCAUTION FLOORING For proper installation, this refrigerator must be

placed on a level surface of hard material that has

the same height as the rest of the flooring.

This surface should be strong enough to support

a fully loaded refrigerator (or approximately 65kg).

To protect the floor finish, cut a large section of the

cardboard carton and place it under the refrigerator

where you are working.

• Pulling or pushing the refrigerator may

Moving the refrigerator after installation

may damage the floor.

• When you move the refrigerator, the

Power Cord should be fixed with the

fixer of the back side.

(Some model’s fixer on the cabinet

bottom or wire holder)

[Fixer on the cabinet bottom]

[Fixer on the wire holder]

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LEVELLING THE REFRIGERATOR If the front of the appliance is slightly higher than

the rear, the door can be opened and closed more

Case 1) The appliance tilts down to the left.

Turn the left adjusting leg in the direction of the

arrow until the appliance is level.

Case 2) The appliance tilts down to the right.

Turn the right adjusting leg in the direction of the

arrow until the appliance is level. < Case2 >< Case1 > INSTALLING THE HANDLES

(APPLICABLE MODELS ONLY)

The handles are included in the product

1. Align each screw hole of the handle to the

corresponding screw hole of the door.

Then, insert the provided screws (x2) and use a

Phillips screwdriver to tighten them.

2. Insert the Cap-Handle Screws (x2) into each

handle hole on both sides.

Cap-Handle screw 3. Repeat the steps above to install the handle on

the other freezer or fridge door.

4. Insert the Cap Screws (x2) into the door holes

of the opposite side of the door where no

handle is installed.

Cap screw Use caution when installing the handle.

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01 SETTING UP SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR Now that you have your new refrigerator installed

and in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the

full features and functions of the appliance.

By completing the following steps, your refrigerator

should be fully operational.

If not, first check the power supply and electricity

source or try the troubleshooting section at the

back of this user guide.

If you have any further questions, contact your

Samsung Electronics service center.

1. Place the refrigerator in an appropriate location

with reasonable clearance between the wall

and the refrigerator.

Refer to installation instructions in this manual.

2. Before using the refrigerator please remove the

shelf corner covers shown on below figure.

(The covers are used to secure your refrigerator

during transportation).

3. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure

the interior light comes on when you open the

4. Set the temperature control to the coldest

temperature and wait for an hour.

The freezer should get slightly chilled and the

motor should run smoothly.

5. After powering the refrigerator, it will take a few

hours to reach the appropriate temperature.

Once the refrigerator temperature is sufficiently

cool, you can store food and drink in the

After powering the refrigerator, the alarm

will sound. Press Freezer or Fridge button.

(Only for Coolselect zone funtion model )

Refer to on page 20 “Using the control

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operating your refrigerator

USING THE CONTROL PANEL TYPE A TYPE B231 21TYPE C 21 TYPE D 21

Each time you press a button on the

control panel, you will hear a short beep.

When you do not press any button, the

LEDs of Freezer, Fridge and CoolSelect

Zonebecome turned off for the minimum

energy consumption. But LEDs of Power

Freeze and Vacation are turned on at the

corresponding functions.

(Only for RB29****B, RB31****B,

Depending on the model, the LED

indicators of the freezer may not turn on

when you open the freezer door.

Press the Freezer button to set the freezer to

desired temperature from range between -15°C

and -23°C. Default set temperature is set on

-19°C and each time you press the Freeze button,

temperature will be changed in the following order

and temperature indicator will display the desired

Power Freeze function.

Power Freeze indicator ( ) will light up and the

refrigerator will speed up the time to needed to

freeze products in the freezer.

This function will be activated for 50 hours and

freezer indicator will not change display.

This function switches off automatically.

When the Power Freeze process is completed, the

Power freeze indicator switches off and the freezer

switches back to the previous temperature setting.

When you use this function, the energy

consumption will increase.

Remember to turn it off when you do not need it

and return the freezer to your original temperature

setting. To deactivate this function, press the

Freezer button for 3 seconds.

If you need to freeze large amount of food stuff,

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Press the Fridge button to set the fridge to desired

temperature between 1°C and 7°C. Default

set temperature is set on 3°C and each time to

you press the Fridge button, temperature will be

changed in the following order and temperature

indicator will display the desired temperature.

Vacation function. Vacation indicator ( ) will light

up and the refrigerator will set the temperature to

under 17°C to minimize you are going on a long

vacation or business trip or you do not need to use

the refrigerator. While Vacation function is activated,

freezer compartment remains on. Vacation function

will be automatically deactivated if you adjust fridge

temperature while Vacation function is on.

Make sure to remove foods in the fridge

compartment before using Vacation function.

While Vacation function is activated, Cool

Select Zone does not work.

Vacation function is deactivated,

Coolselect Zone function will be activated.

Press Coolselect Zone button to activate the

Coolselect Zone function.

Coolselect Zone indicator ( ) will light up and

then you can store meat and fish.

Press Coolselect Zone button again, Coolselect

Zone indicator ( ) will light off and then you can

While Vacation function is activated,

pressing Coolselect Zone button does not

(Only for Coolselect zone function model,

RB37J5**9**, RB37J5**5**)

• When the freezer compartment is too warm

because there has been a power failure, the

temperature LED are blinking and the alarm

sounded. Press Freezer or Fridge button to

• This warning may occur:

- When the refrigerator is turned on.

- The freezer compartment is too warm due to a

• Some of the feature such as Water

tank and Cool Select Zone (1) can

be different and may not be available

depending on the model.

• The fruits or the vegetables could get frozen in

Cool Select Zone and Fresh Zone. (Optional)

• To freeze large quantities of food quickly, use

the very bottom drawer (2) where food freezes

particularly quickly.

DA68-02833Q-18.indb 21 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:1622_ operating

ADDITIONAL SHELF If the additional shelf is provided in

optional, you can remove all drawers

except for the bottom drawer (2) and

place the additional shelf just above the

It does not affect thermal and mechanical

A declared storage volume of the freezer

compartment is calculated with these

parts removed for the additional shelf

USING THE FOLDABLE SHELF

You can tuck in the foldable shelf if you need to

accommodate taller containers or products on the

1. Slightly lift up the shelf and slide it inward.

2. You can simply pull the tucked in shelf to use

the fully extended shelf.

Foldable shelf can fall out of the

refrigerator, be careful when use and

CAUTION FEATURES OF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Frozen-food mark on the Door panel

The figures above to the symbols indicate the

permitted storage period of the produce in months.

When purchasing frozen produce, observe the

date of manufacture or sell-by date.

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

flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.

Packing food correctly:

1. Place the food in the packaging.

2. Press out all the air.

3. Seal the wrapping.

4. Label the wrapping with the contents and date.

The following products are not suitable for

Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane,

refuse bags and used shopping bags.

The following products are suitable for

Plastic film, polyethylene blown film, aluminium foil

and freezer tins. These products can be purchased

The following products are suitable for sealing

Rubber bands, plasic clips, string, cold-resistant

adhesive tape or similar. Bags and polyethylene

blown film can be sealed with a film sealer.

DA68-02833Q-18.indb 22 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:16operating _23

02 OPERATING Shelf life of frozen food

Storage duration depends on the type of food.

At a temperature setting of -18°C:

• Fresh Poultry(whole chicken), Fresh meat

(steaks, Roasts) : up to 12 months

• Fish(Lean fish, Cooked fish), Fresh shrimp,

scallops, squid: up to 6 months

• Pizza, Sausage: up to 2 months

Storage duration is refered to FDA web site

(http://www.fda.gov/).

• If you do not follow this period, you

will have food poisoning sounds a bit

Purchasing and storing deep-frozen food

When purchasing frozen food, observe the

• Check that the packaging is not damaged.

• Check the sell-by date.

• The temperature of the supermarket freezer

should be below -18°C or lower. If not, the

shelf life of the frozen food is reduced.

• Purchase deep-frozen food last. Wrap food

in newspaper or place in a cool bag and take

• At home immediately place deep-frozen food in

the freezer compartment. Consume the frozen

food before the use-by date expires.

Depending on the type and application, select one

of the following options:

• At room temperature.

• In the refrigerator.

• In an electric oven, with/without fan assisted

• In a microwave oven.

Do not refreeze food which is beginning

to thaw or which has already thawed.

The food cannot be refrozen until it has

been prepared (boiled or fried).

Do not store the frozen products longer than the

max storage period. CAUTION USING THE WATER DISPENSER

With the water dispenser, you can obtain chilled

water easily without opening the refrigerator door.

• Lift up the Can Carry (1).

• Lift up and pull out the

- Hold the handgrips on

both sides to lift out the

- Clean the inside of water tank before using it for

• Fill the water tank with water, ensuring that it is

in a stable position, allowing for the extended

water supply outlet.

- Fill with water up to 4.5L. If it is filled higher

than this, it may overflow when the lid is closed.

- If water dripping occur after first filling, the water

tank pour some water approximately 500ml.

- It is impossible to fill the tank with water while it

is positioned in the refrigerator.

- Fill the water lifting the round lid in the arrow

- Please fill the water after holding and lifting the

large lid to open it.

When assembling the water tank after

cleaning, make sure the Dispenser is well

sealed. It may cause water leak. CAUTION 1

DA68-02833Q-18.indb 23 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:1624_ operating

• Close the refrigerator door

after fitting the water tank.

- Confirm that the dispenser

cock is outside after closing

Fix water tank to the

fridge door tightly.

If not, water tank may

not be operate correctly.

Do not use the refrigerator without

the water tank. If not, it may cause an

Do not fill anything other than water as

mineral water or purified water in the

• Place a glass underneath the water outlet and

push gently against the dispenser lever with

Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser

to prevent the water from bouncing out.

Check that the locking device is set to

Water can only be dispensed on this

setting. Dispenser LeverLOCK UNLOCKCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTION USING THE COOLSELECT DUO

1. Disassemble the chilled room box. (Depending

on the specification, the box can be easily

disassembled when the guard on the right side

2. Move the knob to the left or right side to

manually set the desired temperature.

(The temperature of the chilled room is highest

when the knob is on left side, and lowest when

the knob is on the right side.)

If you set the knob greater than

medium value, The Chilled Room inner

temperature can be lower than a Fridge

temperature, and the vegetables and fruit

3. After manually setting the desired temperature,

put the box back to the original place.

(If the guard is removed, assemble the guard

into its original place.)

CAUTION DA68-02833Q-18.indb 24 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:16operating _25

02 OPERATING REMOVING THE INTERIOR PARTS When assembling, put fridge shelves in

the correct position and do not put them

upside down. It may cause a personal

injury or material damage.

When you put the shelves back, make

sure the side with the label “Front” on it

face the front of the refrigerator.

Gently lift up the shelves

with both hands and pull it

toward you. (Glass shelf)

shelves upside down or backwards.

There is a risk of falling.

Firmly grab the door guards

with both hands and lift it

up gently to remove the

Lift up the Can Carry and

then firmly grab the water

tank with both hands and

lift it up towards you gently

to remove the water tanks.

Water tank may not be available

depending on the model.

CAUTION CAUTION Drawers

Pull the drawers out fully

then slightly lift it up to

• If the drawers get

stuck to door, remove drawer by lifting up after

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Do not use Benzene, Thinner or Clorox™

They may damage the surface of the

appliance and can create a risk of fire.

Do not spray the refrigerator with water

while it is plugged in, as it may cause

an electric shock. Do not clean the

refrigerator with benzene, thinner or car

detergent for risk of fire.

1. Unplug the power cord of the refrigerator.

2. Slightly dampen a soft lint-free cloth or paper

Do not use any kind of detergent to clean

the refrigerator because that can discolor

or damage the refrigerator.

3. Wipe the inside and outside of refrigerator until

it is clean and dry.

4. Plug the power cord of the refrigerator.

When water dispenser

water, push on top of

REPLACING THE LED LAMP When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone

out, do not disassemble the lamp cover and LED

Please contact your service agents.

Before you reverse the refrigerator door, make

sure to unplug the refrigerator. Samsung

recommends that reversing of the door opening

is only completed by Samsung approved Service

providers. This will be on a chargeable basis and at

the customers expense.

Any damage caused while attempting to

reverse the door opening is not covered

under the appliance manufactures

Any repairs requested due to this

circumstance will be completed on

a chargeable basis at the customers

1. Before attempting to reverse the refrigerator

doors ensure that the refrigerator is

disconnected from the main electricity supply

and all food stuffs are emptied from inside the

2. If the customer does not feel confident to follow

instruction in the user manual, a Samsung

qualified service engineer must be contacted to

carry out this change.

3. Do not plug in Refrigerator just after door

reverse finished process and wait for at least

Not provided Additional part

Disassembly of the refrigerator door

1. Remove the Cover Wire Door. Cover Wire Door* RB37* model onlyCover Wire Door 2. Disassemble the Cap space Door. Cap space Door* RB37* model onlyCap space Door 3. Remove the Cover Hinge to push a hook like

• Insert a flat-head screwdriver and put it back as

• As shown in Figure #2, Lever up the cover and

push a hook as shown in Figure #3.

(Take care not to damage the Cover Hinge Wire

by pushing it too hard)

• Disassemble it by pushing the A in Figure #4 by

hand as Figure #5. DA68-02833Q-18.indb 26 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:16operating _27

4. Disconnect the wiring connector for the fridge

door. (Only on models with external display).

5. Remove the screws.

(Be careful not to drop the door when you

6. Remove the fridge door from the middle hinge

by carefully lifting the door straight up.

The door is heavy, be careful not to injure

yourself when removing the door.

7. Disassemble the middle hinge by removing the

screws using a Phillips Head (+) screwdriver.

The freezer door may fall forward so

please support the door.

8. Remove the freezer door from the bottom hinge

by carefully lifting the door straight up.

The door is heavy, be careful not to injure

yourself when removing the door.

9. Switch the handles from the left to the right.

Remove the screw on the bottom right side of

the Fridge and Freezer Door Switch Lever Auto

Closer from the right to the left.

(Lever Auto closer, Screws each one.)

CAUTION DA68-02833Q-18.indb 27 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:1628_ operating

10. Remove the Cap Handle and the Screws by

Flat-Head (-) screwdriver.

Remove the Cap by Flat-Head (-)

screwdriver and assemble the Handle and

If the handle is not installed, skip steps

10 and 11 because they are not

applicable. Availability of these steps

depends on the model.

Be careful the Scratch, when

disassembling the Cap.

11. Assemble the Cap.

12. Switch the position of cap screw and cap.

Pull out using a thin flat screwdriver.

Be careful not to injure yourself during

13. Lay the refrigerator carefully on it’s back.

Remove the leg (unscrew in an anti-clockwise

direction) and the Hinge Low.

To protect the refrigerator damage, cut a

large section of the cardboard carton and

place it under the refrigerator.

14. Assemble the Middle hinge using the Phillips

Head (+) screwdriver. (Assemble Washer

upwardly before assembling Middle hinge.)

Assemble the Hinge Low after putting the

auto close like this on picture.

16. Put the Cap-Control out from the Cover Control

like the picture (1).

Remove the Screw and disassemble the Cover

control (2), Switch the Wire door (3) direction

to opposite side on Fridge Door (Door Display

Assemble the Cover-Control with Screw like a

17. Switch the Wire-Door Direction to opposite

side like the Picture.

18. Use 11mm wrench to separate the Top hinge

Flip the Top hinge and reattach the Top hinge

18-1. Use 11mm wrench to separate the Top

hinge shaft and nut.

Flip the Top hinge and reattach the Top

hinge shaft and nut. (Only for RB33N*,

RB34N*, RL33N* model)

Tighten the shaft (and nut) as much as

possible using a wrench.

19. Insert the Top hinge to make the hole a little

bigger and then put out the Top hinge to

assemble the Fridge door.

1. Assemble the Top hinge on the Fridge door.

2. Assemble the Middle hinge on the Fridge door.

3. Insert the Top Hinge on the Cabinet.

4. Assemble the screw.

DA68-02833Q-18.indb 29 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:1630_ operating

20. Connect the wire and then insert it into the

Insert the wire into the Cover Hinge and then

the white taping part should be located as

Fold the Fixer not to disassemble as below

Only on models with external display.

21. Assemble the Cover Hinge to match the Hinge.

23. Insert the Cover Wire Door on the top of Fridge

door and then push it to assemble completely.

Check the wire position that should be located

the back side of Cover Wire Door.

24. Assemble the Cap Control.

25. Detach the Fridge and Freezer gaskets and

attach them after rotating 180°.

Make sure the door gaskets are properly

If not, there can be a noise or dew can be

formed which affects perfomance of the unit.

26. Make sure the doors are working properly.

When you reverse the Freezer Door,

detach the Freezer Door gasket and the

inside left gasket (A).

And then attach the inside gasket to the

Attach the Freezer door gasket after

Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding normal

situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users.

Symptom Possible causes Solution

• Power cord is not plugged in

• Properly plug in the power cord.

• Temperature control is not set

• 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.

• Vacation mode is activated. • Deactivate vacation mode.

• The refrigerator is overloaded.

Food is blocking the refrigerator

• Do not overload the refrigerator.

Do not allow food to block

• Temperature control is not set

• 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

DA68-02833Q-18.indb 32 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:16troubleshooting _33

Symptom Possible causes Solution

• Food with strong odors.

• Make sure strong smelling food is

Symptom Possible causes Solution

• Food is blocking the vents.

• Make sure no food blocks the

• Door is not closed properly.

• Make sure food does not block

the door. Clean the door gasket.

• Fruits or vegetables are stored in

the Fresh/Chef Zone.

• The Fresh/Chef Zone is only for

Symptom Possible causes Solution

• Remove the moisture and do not

open the door for a long time.

• Food with high moisture content.

• Make sure food is wrapped

DA68-02833Q-18.indb 33 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:1634_ 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.

• While the fan is operating, these sounds may occur. When the refrigerator reaches the set temperature,

no fan sound will occur.

• During a defrost cycle, water may drip on the defrost heater, causing sizzling sounds.

• As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes, causing 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.

• For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to fill the ice maker, buzzing sounds may occur.

• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing sounds may

DA68-02833Q-18.indb 35 2018. 2. 2. �� 9:16Ambient Room Temperature Limits

This fridge/freezer is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class

marked on the rating plate.

Ambient Temperature range (°C)

IEC 62552 (ISO 15502)

Extended Temperate SN +10 to +32

Temperate N +16 to +32

Subtropical ST +16 to +38

Tropical T +16 to +43

Internal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the fridge/freezer,

ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door.

Adjust the temperature as required to compensate for these factors.

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 ofce, 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 specific regulatory obligations e.g.

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