Samsung RT28, User Manual

Page 1: ...Refrigerator User manual RT28 RT30 RT34 RT37 Free Standing Appliance RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 1 2019 12 05 3 31 50 ...

Page 2: ...pplications such as 8 Additional tips for proper usage 8 Instructions about the WEEE 10 Severe warnings 11 Installation and Usage cautions 17 Installation 20 Refrigerator at a glance 21 Step by step installation 22 Operations 30 Feature panel 30 Special features 39 Maintenance 43 Handle and care 43 Cleaning 44 Replacing the LED lamp 45 Troubleshooting 46 General 46 Do you hear abnormal sounds from...

Page 3: ...r 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 find help and information online at www samsung com R 600a or R 134a is used as a refrigerant Check th...

Page 4: ...e 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 room immediately Failing to do so may result in fire or explosion Important safety symbols and precautions Please follow all safety instructions in this manual This manual us...

Page 5: ...or damaged Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance Fill with potable water 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 r...

Page 6: ...hildren 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 qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard The socket must be easily accessible so that...

Page 7: ...t 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 efficiency 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 to...

Page 8: ...50 mm Top side more than 100 mm This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices 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 Additional tips for proper usage In the event of a ...

Page 9: ...the appliance is designed In case of particular foods keeping it under refrigeration can have a bad effect on preservation due to its properties 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 ha...

Page 10: ...d 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 For more information on safe disposal and recycling visit our website www samsung com in support or cont...

Page 11: ...fter installation Do not plug several appliances and the refrigerator 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 overheat the wi...

Page 12: ...age from the refrigerator Current leakage may result in an electric shock fire explosion or problems with the product Never use gas pipes telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground This refrigerator is for storing food only Do not store pharmaceutical products scientific materials or temperature sensitive products flammable objects in the refrigerator benzene t...

Page 13: ... children hang on the door or door bins A serious injury may occur Do not let children step on a drawer The drawer may break and cause them to slip Do not install this appliance in a humid oily or dusty location or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or to water rain drops Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire Do not install this appliance in a locati...

Page 14: ...ted cigarettes dishes chemicals metal objects etc on the appliance This may result in an electric shock fire problems with the product or injury Do not put a container filled with water on the appliance If spilled there is a risk of fire or electric shock Do not overfill the refrigerator with food When you open the door an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage Do not place...

Page 15: ...ial 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 an explosion or fire Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays This product contains R 600a a flammable gas which is used as the re...

Page 16: ...compatibility that is however also flammable 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 When disposing of this refrigerator remove the door door seals and door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside ...

Page 17: ...njury Service Warranty and Modification Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications Before cleaning or performing maintenance unplug the appliance from the wall socket Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire Do no...

Page 18: ...and this may result in injury Do not re freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface Broken glass may result in a personal injury and or property damage If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back in Please dispose of the packaging material from this produc...

Page 19: ... appliance in a humid oily or dusty location in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water rain drops Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 19 2019 12 05 3 31 52 ...

Page 20: ...erator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technician Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations NOTE The actual image and provided component parts of the refrigerator may differ depending on the model and the country RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 20 2019 12 05 3 31 52 ...

Page 21: ...02 Ice Maker Free Standing 03 Fresh Room 04 Curd Maestro 05 Easy Slide Shelf 06 Shelf Ref 2nd Veg Box 07 Big Veg Box 08 Freezer bin 09 Fridge bin 10 Cool Wall 11 Variety bin 12 Deodorizer 13 Bottle bin 14 Base Stand Drawer applicable models only RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 21 2019 12 05 3 31 52 ...

Page 22: ...e of those optional accessories To remove both ice makers remove the right handed one first applicable to Ice Max models For best energy efficiency make sure all of shelves drawers and baskets are placed in their original position Step by step installation STEP 1 Select a site Site requirements Solid level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation Away from direct sunligh...

Page 23: ...ded 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 RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI in...

Page 24: ... for installation 01 02 03 04 RT28T3 Recess handle Bar handle 01 Width 555 555 02 Depth 637 688 03 Overall Height 1545 1545 Height of base stand drawer applicable models only 1673 1673 04 Clearance of back side at least 50 mm RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 24 2019 12 05 3 31 53 ...

Page 25: ... least 50 mm RT34T4 Recess handle Bar handle 01 Width 600 600 02 Depth 672 722 03 Overall Height 1635 1635 04 Clearance of back side at least 50 mm RT37T4 Recess handle Bar handle 01 Width 600 600 02 Depth 672 722 03 Overall Height 1715 1715 04 Clearance of back side at least 50 mm RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 25 2019 12 05 3 31 53 ...

Page 26: ...urement based on the design dimension so it may differ depending on the measuring method CAUTION 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 RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 26 2019 12 05 3 31 53 ...

Page 27: ...e piece of cardboard on each leg 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 carpets along the movement path Don t use stand to avoid noise and leveling issue RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 27 2019 12 05 3 31 53 ...

Page 28: ...ator by manually adjusting the levelling feet Turn the levelling feet clockwise to lower the position or turn counter clockwise to raise For safety reasons adjust the front side a little higher than the rear side RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 28 2019 12 05 3 31 54 ...

Page 29: ...ator 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 clearance from the wall or the cabinet The refrigerator is level and is sitting firmly on the floor The door opens and ...

Page 30: ...utton to set the freezer temperature or to activate Power Freeze Press Freezer repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 15 C and 23 C The temperature indicator displays the currently set or selected temperature To activate Power Freeze press Freezer repeatedly until the Power Freeze indicator lights up RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 30 2019 12 05 3 31 54 ...

Page 31: ...ed it and then select the desired freezer temperature Freezer Convert You can switch the freezer to fridge mode Press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds The Freezer Convert indicator turns on and the freezer display turns off When this conversion is used Power Freeze will be disabled To deactivate press and hold Freezer again for 3 seconds The freezer display turns on again WARNING Do not put glass bo...

Page 32: ...estro 03 Fridge You can use the Fridge button to set the fridge temperature or to activate Power Cool Press Fridge repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 C and 7 C The temperature indicator displays the currently set or selected temperature To activate Power Cool press Fridge repeatedly until the Power Cool indicator lights up To deactivate Power Cool simply press Fridge again while ...

Page 33: ... cool the refrigerator after the door has been left open for some time NOTE Using Power Cool increases power consumption Make sure you turn it off manually if you no longer need it and then select the desired fridge temperature RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 33 2019 12 05 3 31 54 ...

Page 34: ... temperature Press Freezer repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 15 C and 23 C The temperature indicator displays the currently set or selected temperature Freezer Convert You can switch the freezer to fridge mode or turn off the freezer Press and hold Freezer for 3 seconds to change the Freezer Convert mode RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 34 2019 12 05 3 31 55 ...

Page 35: ...e enabling Freezer Convert Frozen foods melt and spoil as the temperature increases when Freezer mode changes to Fridge Off mode Make sure to remove chilled foods from the freezer before disabling Freezer Convert Chilled foods may freeze as the temperature decreases when Fridge Off mode changes to Freezer mode 02 Curd Curd Off Curd Press Curd to select a curd mode The corresponding indicator light...

Page 36: ...rrently set or selected temperature Vacation If you are going on vacation or a business trip or if you do not intend to use the fridge for an extended period of time use the Vacation mode Press and hold Fridge for 3 seconds The Vacation indicator turns on NOTE It is strongly recommended to empty the fridge compartment and make sure the door is closed RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 36 2019 12 0...

Page 37: ...ess Fridge repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 C and 7 C The temperature indicator displays the currently set or selected temperature Power Cool Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed The fridge keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns to the previous temperature RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 37 2019 12 05 3 31 55 ...

Page 38: ...ing To completely cool large amounts of food make sure you have activated Power Cool at least 24 hours in advance 02 Curd Curd Off Curd Press Curd to select a curd mode The corresponding indicator lights up and the Curd Maestro is set to the selected mode For detailed instructions on making curd refer to the Curd Maestro applicable models only section on page 41 Curd Off Press and hold Curd for 3 ...

Page 39: ...t ice maker A 1 Open the freezer door and slide open the ice tray 2 Fill the tray with water up to the maximum level A marked on the inner rear of the tray 3 Slide the tray back into position NOTE The ice making time depends on your temperature settings NOTE Make sure the ice cube storage bin is in place under the ice tray RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 39 2019 12 05 3 31 56 ...

Page 40: ...to empty the other half Take out the bin by slightly twisting and pulling to the front Tray type A To make ice cubes fill the tray with water up to the maximum level A marked on the inner rear of the tray To empty the ice tray hold both ends of the tray and gently twist to remove the ice cubes RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 40 2019 12 05 3 31 56 ...

Page 41: ...ick 4 When curd making is complete approximately 7 9 hours Serve LED turns on and an alarm will sound NOTE Thickness and flavor of the curd depend on the type of milk as well as the type and ratio of starter used 5 Select the Serve mode to store curd in the curd container CAUTION Do not use the Curd Maestro for any purposes other than curd making It takes 7 9 hours to make curd The stated time is ...

Page 42: ...warm water using neutral detergent If you want to clean the curd container with hot water try to keep the cleaning time to less than a minute Do not submerge the curd container and lid in boiling water They may become warped Do not use the curd container in a dishwasher or microwave If you want your fermented curd to be thicker press Curd and select the desired thickness Soft Thick again to begin ...

Page 43: ...move a shelf first open the door completely Pull the shelf forward lift up and then pull out When reinserting the shelf make sure the Front label of the shelf faces forward Do not attempt to tilt the shelf into position RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 43 2019 12 05 3 31 56 ...

Page 44: ...r cord of the refrigerator 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 of the refrigerator to turn the refrigerator on NOTE If you have removed any removable parts such as shelves for cleaning refer to the overall layout in the What s included section to make ...

Page 45: ...ator and cause a fire Do not spray water onto the refrigerator This may cause electric shock Do not put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole Replacing the LED lamp Lamps The lamps are not user serviceable To replace the lamps of the refrigerator contact a local Samsung service centre RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 45 2019 12 05 3 31 56 ...

Page 46: ...h clearance between refrigerator and sides rear We recommend that the gap between the refrigerator and nearby walls or cabinets is more than 50 mm Vacation mode is activated Deactivate vacation mode 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 ...

Page 47: ... on interior walls Door is not closed properly Make sure food does not block the door Clean the door gasket Fruits or vegetables are frozen Fruits or vegetables are stored in the Fresh Chef Zone The Fresh Chef Zone is only for meat fish Condensation Symptom Possible causes Solution Condensation forms on the interior walls If door is left open moisture enters the refrigerator Remove the moisture an...

Page 48: ...igerator may make sounds similar to a car engine igniting As the operation stabilizes the sounds will decrease Clicking or Chirping Buzzing 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 SSSRRR Whir During a defrost cycle water may drip on the defrost heater causing sizzling sounds...

Page 49: ...parts contract and expand creating knocking noises These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or when electronic parts are working Cracking 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 RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 49 2019 12 05 3 ...

Page 50: ...50 Troubleshooting RT3000TH_DA68 03374F 00_EN HI indd 50 2019 12 05 3 31 58 ...

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