Samsung RB27N Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Refrigerator User manual RB30N RB27N Free Standing Appliance Untitled 4 1 2018 08 22 2 29 13 ...

Page 2: ...warnings 20 Additional tips for proper usage 21 Saving Energy Tips 22 This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as 23 Instructions about the WEEE 23 Installation 24 Refrigerator at a glance 24 Step by step installation 27 Operations 32 Feature panel 32 Special features 34 Maintenance 38 Handle and care 38 Cleaning 40 Replacement 40 Troubleshooting 41 General ...

Page 3: ...ty 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 ch...

Page 4: ... an appliance showing any signs of damage If in doubt consult your dealer The room must be 1 m 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...

Page 5: ...e personal injury property damage and or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and or property damage NOTE Useful information that helps users understand or benefit from the refrigerator These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them carefully After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference U...

Page 6: ...es This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant R 600a a natural gas with high environmental compatibility that is however also combustible When transporting and installing the appliance care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged Critical installation warnings WARNING Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it ...

Page 7: ...ither 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 When moving the refrigerator be careful not to roll over ...

Page 8: ... not crushed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator Keep the packing materials out of reach of children There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing materials on his or her head The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire due to electric leakage Do not install this appliance...

Page 9: ... 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 Never use gas pipes telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground You must ground the refri...

Page 10: ...ntilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction Installation cautions CAUTION Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstructions Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours before loading foods after installation and turning on ...

Page 11: ...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 filled with water on the refrigerator If spilled there is...

Page 12: ...ause personal injury Do not store pharmaceutical 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 the manufacturer If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke pull out p...

Page 13: ...ctric shock fire or problems with the product Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as flammable sprays flammable 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 fire Do no...

Page 14: ...ingers 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 flames 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...

Page 15: ...rest service center 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 fire 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 difficulty changing a non L...

Page 16: ... compartment Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the refrigerator Do not place glass bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer They can freeze and break Broken beverage containers can cause injury Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen goods Do not place glass or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer The con...

Page 17: ...rom 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 five minutes before plugging it back in 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 resul...

Page 18: ...d oil etc Cleaning cautions CAUTION Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside the refrigerator There is a risk of fire 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 fire Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display Printed letters on t...

Page 19: ...ing 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 refrigerator 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 part...

Page 20: ...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 T...

Page 21: ...oo 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 ...

Page 22: ...frozen products to cool food in the refrigerator Do not keep the door of the refrigerator open for too long when putting food in or taking food out The shorter the time the door is open the less frost build up you ll have in the freezer It is recommended to install the refrigerator with clearance to the back and sides This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower We reco...

Page 23: ...essories 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 re...

Page 24: ...st be performed by a qualified 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 component parts of the refrigerator may differ depending on the model and the country Dispenser Water tank models 01 02 03 04 07 08 10 09 0...

Page 25: ... 02 Fridge door bin 03 Multipurpose bin 04 Water tank 05 Foldable shelf 06 Deodorizer 07 Freezer feature panel 08 Vegetable box 09 Optimal Fresh Zone 10 Freezer drawer 11 Movable ice maker 12 Tray ice maker 13 Ice tray Applicable models only Dispenser models only Untitled 4 25 2018 08 22 2 29 16 ...

Page 26: ...d baskets are placed in their original position To secure more storage space applicable models only To get more space you can remove the top drawer of freezer compartment since it does not affect thermal and mechanical characteristics A declared storage volume of frozen food storage compartment is calculated with the top drawer removed Untitled 4 26 2018 08 22 2 29 16 ...

Page 27: ...refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specified 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 ambi...

Page 28: ...28 Installation Clearance See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation A B C Model RB30N RB27N Depth A 663 663 Width B 595 595 Overall Height C 1700 1580 unit mm Untitled 4 28 2018 08 22 2 29 16 ...

Page 29: ...ng method STEP 2 Flooring The surface to install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator To protect the floor put a large piece of cardboard on each foot of the refrigerator Once the refrigerator is in its final position do not move it unless necessary to protect the floor If you have to use a thick paper or cloth such as old carpet along the movement path Untitled 4 29 2018 08 2...

Page 30: ...than the rear side The refrigerator can be levelled using the front legs that have a special screw leveller for levelling purposes Use a flat head screwdriver for levelling To adjust the height of the left side Insert a flat head screwdriver into the leveller of the front left leg Turn the leveller clockwise to raise or turn it counter clockwise to lower To adjust the height of the right side Inse...

Page 31: ...out an hour Then the freezer 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 STEP 5 Final check When installation is complete confirm that The refrigerator is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly The refrigerator is installed on a flat level surface with a reasonable clearanc...

Page 32: ...English 32 Operations Feature panel Fridge 01 Freezer 02 01 Fridge Power Cool 02 Freezer Temp Coldest Optimal Colder Operations Untitled 4 32 2018 08 22 2 29 18 ...

Page 33: ...idge again for 3 seconds The fridge returns to the previous temperature setting NOTE Using Power Cool increases power consumption Make sure you turn it off and return to the previous temperature if you don t intend to use it 02 Freezer Temp Coldest Optimal Colder To decrease the freezer temperature slide the Freezer Temp to Coldest To increase the freezer temperature slide the Freezer Temp to Cold...

Page 34: ...nk that is surrounded by the door bins 1 Hold the handgrips on both sides of the water tank and lift up to remove NOTE Remove the upper door bin first before removing the water tank 2 Fill the water tank with potable water up to 2 liters You can remove either the top cap or the cover and pour water NOTE For first time use clean inside the water tank Clean the water tank with neutral detergent and ...

Page 35: ... the water tank This may reduce performance and efficiency To prevent water bouncing make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser lever If you do not use the water dispenser for 2 3 days the dispensed water may have an abnormal smell or taste This is not a system failure Discard the first 1 2 glasses of water Ice making applicable models only Movable ice maker A 1 Take out the Movable ice mak...

Page 36: ... Take out the bin by slightly lifting and pulling to the front Tray ice maker Ice tray The ice tray may differ depending on the model To make ice cubes Tray ice maker Fill the tray with water up to the maximum level A as shown in the illustration Ice tray Fill the tray with water up to the maximum level marked on the inner rear of the tray To empty the ice tray hold both ends of the tray and gentl...

Page 37: ...ge temperature for food to store in the Optimal Fresh Zone Otherwise the food may spoil or freeze For the fridge settings see the table below Fridge temperature Position of inner dial Food 1 C Min Vegetable fruit dairy food Max Meat fish Soft Freeze Easy to cut 2 C Min White wine butter party dish Fruit orange lychee pomegranate Max Meat fish stored freshly without being frozen 7 C Min Potatoes eg...

Page 38: ...lves 1 Slightly lift up the rear side of the shelf to pull out Foldable shelf applicable models only 1 Slightly lift up the front side of the shelf to pull out 2 Twist the shelf diagonally to remove Maintenance Untitled 4 38 2018 08 22 2 29 24 ...

Page 39: ...table box The door will not close properly 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 fits Glass containers may scratch the surface of glass shelves Untitled 4 39 2018 08 22 2 29 24 ...

Page 40: ...efrigerator s interior and exterior 3 When done use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry well 4 Plug in the power cord Replacement Deodorizer filter Put the flat head driver in the groove on the bottom of the deodorizer filter cover and pry up Replace the filter and then put the filter cover back The recommended usage period of the deodorizer filter is one year and the period may vary depending on yo...

Page 41: ...ect sunlight or a heat source Not enough clearance between refrigerator and sides rear We recommend that the gap between the refrigerator and nearby walls or cabinets is more than 50 mm 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...

Page 42: ...red in the Optimal Fresh Zone Store fruits or vegetables in the vegetable box or adjust the inner dial of the Optimal Fresh Zone MAX to MIN For more information about Optimal Fresh Zone see page 37 Food in the fridge are frozen The temperature of the fridge is too low Adjust the temperature Food with high moisture content such as fruit and vegetable contact with cold air directly Do not store food...

Page 43: ...tarting 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 H...

Page 44: ...es 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 fill the ice maker buzzing sounds may occur Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door whooshing sounds may occur Untitled 4 44 2018 08 22 2 29 27 ...

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