Page 2 - Contents; Safety information
Contents English 2 Contents Safety information 3 What you need to know about the safety instructions 3 Important safety symbols and precautions: 5 Important safety precautions 6 Severe warning signs for transportation and site 9 Critical installation warnings 10 Installation cautions 13 Critical usa...
Page 3 - What you need to know about the safety instructions
Safety information English 3 Safety information Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently. What you need to know about the safety instructions ...
Page 5 - Important safety symbols and precautions:; CAUTION; Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in; NOTE; These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Safety information English 5 Important safety symbols and precautions: Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage, and/or death . CAUTION Hazards o...
Page 6 - Important safety precautions; Warning Risk of fire / flammable materials; WARNING; • When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
Safety information Safety information English 6 Important safety precautions Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials WARNING • When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. • Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear...
Page 8 - How to minimize the energy consumption
Safety information Safety information English 8 How to minimize the energy consumption • 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 (radiator, for example).- Not to block any ven...
Page 9 - - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working; Severe warning signs for transportation and site; • When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be
Safety information English 9 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 en...
Page 10 - Critical installation warnings
Safety information Safety information English 10 Critical installation warnings WARNING • Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or place where it may come in contact with water.- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire. • Do not place this refrige...
Page 13 - Installation cautions
Safety information English 13 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. • Allow the appliance to stand for 2-3 hours before loading foods afte...
Page 18 - Usage cautions
Safety information Safety information English 18 Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not refreeze thawed food. - Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster than fresh. - The second thaw will break down even more cells, leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the product. • Do no...
Page 21 - Cleaning cautions
Safety information English 21 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 b...
Page 22 - • Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm
Safety information Safety information English 22 • 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 detergen...
Page 23 - Critical disposal warnings
Safety information English 23 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...
Page 24 - Additional tips for proper usage
Safety information Safety information English 24 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...
Page 25 - Instructions about the WEEE; (For products sold in European countries and in the UK only)
Safety information English 25 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 its electronic acce...
Page 26 - Installation; Refrigerator at a glance; Normal type
Installation English 26 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 qual...
Page 27 - Dispenser type
Installation English 27 Dispenser type 01 04 03 A 02 05 B 01 Fridge door bin 02 Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Drawers 03 Sliding shelf 04 Egg tray 05 Water tank * A. Fridge B. Freezer * Dispenser type models only RF48A4000B4_ME_EN.indd 27 2020-12-07 6:50:50
Page 28 - To secure more room for storage in the freezer compartment
Installation Installation English 28 NOTE • For energy efficiency, keep all shelves, drawers, and baskets in their original positions.• When closing the door, make sure the vertical hinged section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door. • If the vertical hinged section is reve...
Page 29 - Door removal for entrance; Detach the fridge doors
Installation English 29 Door removal for entrance If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, follow these instructions: Tools required (not provided) Phillips screwdriver Flat-heat screwdriver Socket spanner (8 mm) Pliers Allen spanner (4 mm) Detach the fridge doors 1. Wit...
Page 32 - Detach the freezer doors
Installation Installation English 32 Detach the freezer doors CAUTION Be sure to remove the fridge doors before removing the freezer doors. 1. Remove the screw attached to the left and right middle hinges with a philips screwdriver (+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts attached to the left and right midd...
Page 33 - Reattach the freezer doors
Installation English 33 Reattach the freezer doors CAUTION • Before reattaching the doors, make sure all the electrical connectors are properly connected. • The freezer door must be reattached before the fridge door. 1. Insert the freezer door into the bottom hinge while pushing the freezer door in ...
Page 34 - Reattach the fridge doors
Installation Installation English 34 Reattach the fridge doors 1. While holding the door open by more than 90 degrees, reinsert it into the middle hinge. 2. Put the top hinge into its position, and then insert into the top hole of the door. 3. Insert and tighten the ground screw into the left and ri...
Page 36 - STEP 1; Select a site
Installation Installation English 36 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 main...
Page 38 - STEP 2; Flooring
Installation Installation English 38 STEP 2 Flooring Spacer <Back> NOTE 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 refrigera...
Page 39 - STEP 3; Adjust the levelling feet
Installation English 39 STEP 3 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 inside the r...
Page 40 - STEP 4; Adjust the door height as well as the door gap
Installation Installation English 40 STEP 4 Adjust the door height as well as the door gap Snap ring The height of a door can be adjusted using the provided snap rings (1 mm). To adjust the height of a door 1. Check the height difference between the doors, and then raise and hold the lower door. A 2...
Page 41 - STEP 5; Initial settings; STEP 6; Final check
Installation English 41 STEP 5 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, and check if the interior light lights up. 3. Set the temperature to the coldest...
Page 42 - Operations; Feature panel
Operations English 42 Operations Feature panel 01 02 03 04 01 Fridge / Power Cool 02 Freezer / Power Freeze 03 Vacation 04 Lock RF48A4000B4_ME_EN.indd 42 2020-12-07 6:51:00
Page 46 - Special features
Operations Operations English 46 Special features The refrigerator has features convenient for you. Water dispenser (dispenser models only) With the water dispenser, you can dispense water without opening the fridge door. To fill the water tank with potable water Open the door and locate the water t...
Page 50 - Maintenance; Handle and care; Door bins
Maintenance English 50 Maintenance Handle and care Tempered glass shelves (fridge) • Slightly lift up the rear side of the shelf to pull out. • Twist the shelf diagonally to remove. CAUTION • The tempered glass shelves are heavy. Use caution when removing them. • The shelf must be inserted correctly...
Page 51 - Vegetable & fruit drawers
Maintenance English 51 Vegetable & fruit drawers Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out.It is recommended to remove the door bins before removing the drawer. This is to prevent damage to the door bins. Vegetable shelf 1. Slide out the left-sided vegetable drawer. 2. While supportin...
Page 52 - Cleaning; Interior and exterior; Replacement; LED Lamps
Maintenance Maintenance English 52 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 ...
Page 53 - Troubleshooting; General; Temperature
Troubleshooting English 53 Troubleshooting Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users. General Temperature Symptom Possible causes Solution Fridge/freezer does not operate.Fridge/freezer temperatu...
Page 54 - Odors
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting English 54 Odors Symptom Possible causes Solution Refrigerator has odors. • Spoiled food. • Clean the refrigerator and remove any spoiled food. • Food with strong odors. • Make sure strong smelling food is wrapped airtight. Frost Symptom Possible causes Solution Frost...
Page 55 - Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator?; These sounds are normal.
Troubleshooting English 55 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 s...
Page 57 - Memo
