Samsung RS53K4400SA - User Manual

Safety information English 6 Safety information Severe warning signs for transportation and site WARNING • When transporting and installing the appliance,care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cau...

Safety information English 10 Safety information Installation cautions CAUTION • Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.- If your refrigerator is not level, cooling efficiency and durability can be declined. - Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclo...

English 15 Safety information Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause person...

Safety information English 18 Safety information 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 refri...

English 19 Safety information Critical disposal warnings WARNING • Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally friendly manner. • Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal. • R-600a or R-134a is used as a refriger...

Safety information English 20 Safety information Additional tips for proper usage • In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electric company and ask how long the failure is going to last.- Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerat...

English 21 Safety information Saving Energy Tips • Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never put it near a direct source of heat (a radiator, for example). • Not to block any vents and grilles is recommended for en...

Safety information English 22 Safety information Instructions about the WEEE Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and...

English 23 Installation Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of this refrigerator and to prevent accidents before using it. WARNING • Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.• Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technic...

Installation English 26 Installation Optional accessories * Spacer : This helps keep the refrigerator cool. Twist Ice Maker : Used to make ice. * Your refrigerator may not include optional accessories listed above. Provision of optional accessories depends on the model and the country. To secure mor...

English 27 Installation 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 sunlight• Adequate room for opening and closing the door• Away from a heat source• Room for maintenance and s...

English 29 Installation STEP 2 Spacing (applicable models only) 1. Open the door and locate the provided spacers (x2). 2. Unpack both spacers and attach them to the rear of the refrigerator as shown. They help ventilate air to the rear wall and save power consumption. STEP 3 Flooring • The surface t...

Installation English 30 Installation STEP 4 Adjust the levelling feet CAUTION • The refrigerator must be levelled on a flat, solid floor. Failing to do so can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury. • Levelling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items remain...

English 31 Installation STEP 5 Adjust the door height as well as the door gap To adjust the height of a door The height of a door can be adjusted using the clamp bolt on the bottom of the right-side door. 1. Open the right-side door and locate the clamp bolt on the bottom. B A 2. With the provided s...

Installation English 32 Installation STEP 6 Connect to a water source CAUTION • The water line must be connected by a qualified technician.• The warranty for your refrigerator does not cover the water line installation. The water line installation will be performed at your own costs unless the insta...

Installation English 34 Installation STEP 7 Connect the water dispenser line (applicable models only) Before installation (CoolSelect models only) 1. Remove any residual matter inside the purifier. 2. Turn the main water supply on. 3. Run an approximate 3 litres of water through the dispenser for fl...

Installation English 36 Installation STEP 8 Door removal for entrance If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, follow these instructions: Tools required (not provided) These tools are used for removing the doors. Philips screwdriver Flat-heat screwdriver Socket spanner (...

English 41 Installation Reinsert the foot cover Reinsert and tighten the foot cover with the screws (x3). STEP 9 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1. Plug the power cord into the wall socket to turn the refrigerator on. 2. Open the door...

English 42 Operations Feature panel RS53K44*/RS53K46* 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 RS57K40* 04 03 01 08 07 01 Vacation 02 Ice Maker Off * 03 Freezer 04 Power Freeze 05 Door Alarm * 06 Filter Reset * 07 Fridge 08 Control Lock * Dispenser models only Operations Untitled-1 42 2016-03-08 2:30:59

Operations English 44 Operations 04 Power Freeze Power Freeze Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed. The freezer keeps running at full speed for several hours and then returns to the previous temperature.• To activate Power Freeze, press Power Freeze . For dispenser- featu...

English 45 Operations 08 Control Lock Control Lock To activate the Control Lock, press and hold Vacation and Fridge for 3 seconds. For dispenser-featured models, press and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds. The controls on the display are disabled, and neither the dispenser nor the icemaker operates e...

Operations English 46 Operations Temperature settings To ensure optimal performance, we recommend setting the temperature to -19 °C (-2 °F) for the freezer, and 3 °C (37 °F) for the fridge. Freezer The freezer temperature can be adjusted between -23 °C (-9 °F) and -15 °C (5 °F).To change the tempera...

English 47 Operations Special features The refrigerator features user-oriented devices that you can use to benefit from. Water dispenser (applicable models only) With the water dispenser, you can dispense water without opening the fridge door.The dispenser offers two levers: the left-side lever for ...

English 49 Operations To secure more storage space (applicable models only) If you need more storage room, remove both the upper drawer and the bottom drawer of the freezer. Then, insert the provided bottom shelf for more storage. NOTE • Removal of the two drawers does not affect thermal and mechani...

English 50 Maintenance Handle and care Shelves (fridge/freezer) • To remove a shelf, fully open the corresponding door. • The shelf must be unlocked first. Hold the front end of the shelf and gently lift up to unlock the front half of the shelf, and then pull out with both hands. • If the door canno...

English 51 Maintenance Drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. Vegetable bin / Dry bins To remove the vegetable bin from the fridge or the dry bin from the freezer. 1. First, remove surrounding multipurpose bins if necessary. Icemaker bucket To remove the ice bucket, hold the b...

Maintenance English 52 Maintenance Cleaning Interior and exterior WARNING • Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent such as Clorox™ for cleaning purposes. They may damage the surface of the refrigerator and cause a fire. • Do not spray water onto the refrigerator. This may cause electric ...

English 53 Maintenance Replacement Water filter (applicable models only) CAUTION • Do not use third-party water filters. Use only Samsung-provided or -approved filters.• Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator, causing electric shock. Samsung holds no responsibility for any damage th...

Maintenance English 54 Maintenance NOTE • A newly installed filter may cause the water dispenser to spurt water briefly. This is because air has entered the waterline. • This replacement process may involve the refrigerator to drip water onto the floor. If this happens, wipe up with dry cloths. Reve...

English 55 Troubleshooting If you encounter an abnormal situation with the refrigerator, first check the table below and try the suggestions. General Symptom Action Does not operate or cool. • Make sure the power cord is connected properly.• Make sure the temperature control is set correctly. Try se...