REFRIGERATOR RT25 OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain for future reference. DA99-01149A REV(0.0) MAIN FEATURES Large Freezer Storage Area - Stores large quantities of food in the freezer. Sliding Drawer (Select model) - Extra storage space for vegetables and fruits. Jumbo Storage Guard - Holds large bottles securely. ICooling - Advanced air circulation for faster surround cooling. Two T ype Storage Guard (Pocket&Foldable) - Position them for your convenience and efficient storage. Super Freeze Zone (Select model) -Freezes stored items quickly. Twin-Vegetable Box - Keep vegetables fresh separately for longer periods in the twin-box. T wist Ice-Tray (Select model) -Spring mechanism for automatic release of ice cubes. BASIC PREPARA TION Read Instructions. Please read all safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Retain Instructions. Please keep this Owner's Manual for future reference. Heed Warnings. All warnigns, Cautions and Notes on this refrigerator are important; please pay attention to them. Follow Instructions. For best results, follow all instructions given in this manual. Model and Serial Numbers. Include both the model number and the serial number when corresponding with your Dealer concerning this product. Contents MAIN FEATURES ................................ BASIC PREPARATION ........................ - Getting Started ................................... INSTALLATION .................................... CAUTIONS WHILE USING ................. PARTS .................................................. REPLACING THE LAMP...................... STORING FOOD ................................. HOW TO USE ...................................... - Temperature control ........................... - Ice cube maker .................................. - Chiller Compartment ......................... - Twin-Vegetable Box ........................... LEVELING THE APPLIANCE .............. REMOVING ACCESSORIES ............... BEFORE CALLING SERVICE .............. 1 1 2 2 3,4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 11 12,13 14,15 This manual is made on the basis of RT25/ RT28 model. Date of Purchase : Model No. : Serial No. : 1 Getting Started Before plugging in for the first time, allow the refrigerator to stabilize for at least one hour. Allow the freezer compartment to cool for 2 to 3 hours before storing food. INSTALLATION ??? ?? ?? The appliance must be positioned so that the electrical supply and plug is easily accessible. Avoid locations affected by draughts or dampness. ????? ?? For optimum operation, normal room temperature is recommended. Avoid locations in direct sunlight, near heaters, radiators, stoves or ovens. Above 300mm Allow a 100mm space between the refrigeratgor and the wall.If your refrigerator is going into a recessed area, allow at least 300mm clearance above the refrigerator. Above 100mm Above 100mm For personal safety, properly ground this appliance.Do not ground this refrigerator with a telephone line, gas pipe, etc. 2 CAUTIONS WHILE USING -Do not allow water to splash onto the refrigerator. -Water impairs the insulation of electric parts and may cause an electrical shock or a fire hazard. -Do not use flammable sprays such as lacquer and paint near the refrigerator. -Heat from the refrigeration unit may ignite flammable aerosols. -Do not allow unattended children to play in or around refrigerators and other large appliances. The child may get hurt or they could damage the appliance. -Do not allow children to hang on to the refrigerator door. -The gases in the insulation material required special disposal procedure. -Please dispose of the packaging for this product in an environmentally friendly manner. -Please contact your local authorities in regards to the Environmentally safe disposal of this product. This product contains flammable insulation blowing gas. Contact your local authority in regards to safe disposal of this product. 3 -For optimum operation, do not leave the door open for any longer than necessary. -Leaving the door open allows warmer air to enter the refrigerator and causes the refrigeration unit to use more energy to maintain the temperature. -Do not store volatile chemicals such as ether and benzene in the refrigerator. -The fumes, besides damaging food, can build up and cause an explosion. -Do not use the refrigerator if it is not operating correctly or has been damaged. Disconnect it from the power supply and call your local service center. -If the power cord is damaged, avoid a hazard by replacing it through the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person -Always be careful of not banging your head on the bracket lock while storing or taking out food. -Frequent opening of door can cause excessive frost in the unit that will reduce the cooling momentarily, this is a general phenomenon especially in coastal or high humidity area. It is not a malfunction. Opening of door should be avoided while defrosting. 4 PARTS(RT25/28) Twist Ice Cube Tray (Select model) Ice Storage Bin (Select model) Freezer Compartment T emperature Control COL D Guard FRE upp (Select model) Super-Freeze Zone (Select model) Chiller Compartment (Select model) Refrigerator Compartment T emperature Control i-Cooling Tray Egg(3-Line) Refrigerator Shelf (Plastic or Steel or glass) Lamp Foldable Storage Guard Pocket Storage Guard It is recommended to store fruits & vegetables in vegetable Box. C OLD EST Jumbo Guard (2 Bottle Storage Guard) Bottle Storage Guard Twin-Vegetable Box 5 REPLACING THE LAMP Press upper tab of the lamp cover with some tool such as driver and pull it out. -Turn the existing lamp bulb and replace it with a new one. -Replace the lamp cover by aligning the cover at the top ( ) and carefully pressing it into place ( ) 6 STORING FOOD Store food in small portions (Optional) Seal food in containers with lids, in plastic wrap or in plastic bags to prevent drying and the mingling of odors. Allow hot food and drinks to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator or freezer. Allow sufficient space between stuff to help the circulation of cool air. Place liquid at the front of the refrigerator to avoid freezing. Wash dry fruits and vegetables before placing them in the refrigerator. This product is intended only for the storage of food in domestic environment. 7 HOW TO USE Temperature control COLDER Turn the T emperature Control to "COLDER" if you; -have a lot of food to store (refrigerator or freezer) -want to make ice (freezer) -require fast freezing (freezer) Freezer T emperature control Freezer Refrigerator NORMAL Refrigerator T emperature control Turn the T emperature Control to the midway pointbetween "COLDER" and "COLD" for normal refrigerating or freezing mode. COLD Turn the T emperature Control to "COLD" if you want to store only a small amount of food in the refrigerator or freezer. -When the air surrounding the refrigerator is below 5°C, turn the T emperature Control to "COLD" to avoid freezing. NOTE -Apart from above mentioned Knob setting if you desire to increase or reduce the cooling, turn the Knob clockwise or anticlockwise beyond the marked positions respectively . 8 Ice Cube Maker (Premium T ype) Fill the ice cube tray with water taking care not to overfill. Slide the tray onto the ice cube shelf. Knobs of ice tray When ice is formed, remove the ice cubes from the ice cube tray by twisting the ice tray knobs. Make sure the ice storage bin is beneath the ice cube tray (see diagram below). Ice Cube Maker (Economy T ype) The twist ice cube maker and ice storage bin can be removed if you need more space to keep stuff in freezer compartment. 9 Chiller Compartment (Premium only) This compartment helps with preserving the taste of food and prolongs its freshness by freezing the surface of the food only Use the chiller for storing cheese, meat, . snacks, fish or any food to be used soon. Twin-Vegetable Box (Premium only) This compartment maintains the moisture and freshness of vegetables. It maintains necessary humidity and protects the vegetables from direct draughts of cold air which prevents drying. T increase humidity set the humidity control to high. o , T decrease humidity set it to low. o , The vegetable bin is not suitable for storing tropical fruits such as bananas, pineapples, etc. CAUTION 10 LEVELING THE APPLIANCE T compensate for any floor unevenness, adjust o the height of the appliance by turning the adjustable feet clockwise or counterclockwise. The adjustable feet are at the front along the lower edge of the refrigerator chassis. When the refrigerator leans to the left, turn the left front foot counterclockwise. When the refrigerator leans to the right, turn the right front foot counterclockwise. 11 REMOVING ACCESSORIES Freezer Shelf (Premium model) -Pull the shelf forward and slide it out. Refrigerator Shelf -Pull the shelf forward until it meets the stopper. -Tilt the front of the shelf up and pull it out. T win-Vegetable Box and Cover -Pull the vegetable bin forward and take it out of the refrigerator. -Lift the cover up and pull it out of the refrigerator. 12 Chiller Compartment -Pull the chiller compartment towards you until it meets the stopper. -Tilt the front upward and pull the compartment out. Foldable Storage Guard -Rotate the Guard clockwise and push it upward. Bottle Storage Guards Lift the guard up and slide it out (This bottle storage guard is not adjustable; it fits in only one position.) Pocket Storage Guard Lift the guard up and slide it out. (This bottle storage guard is not adjustable; it fits in only one position.) 13 BEFORE CALLING SERVICE Problem Probable cause Solution 1. Refrigerator not working Power plug not connected properly Connect the power plug properly Input electricity supply voltage Use stabilizer for rated voltage Low/High Stabilizer not working Connect the power plug directly to wall socket. If refrigerator works, call an electrician to fix the stabilizer problem 2. Excess Cooling Temperature control knob set towards COLDEST cooling position Rotate the Temperature control knob towards COLD cooling position 3. Low Cooling Temperature control knob set towards COLD cooling position No clearance from sides Stuff stored in front of air holes Hot food stored inside Rotate the Temperature control knob towards COLDEST cooling Position Keep refrigerator away from wall for better performance Maintain gap between stuff & air holes Don't Store hot food till it comes to room temperature Avoid door opening for long time Frequent open/close of door and door open for long time Sides of a refrigerator may get hot. This is not a malfunction. NOTE 14 Problem 4. Noise Probable cause Legs of Refrigerator not leveled properly Refrigerator installed too close to wall Objects behind or under the refrigerator Noise like water flowing Solution Install refrigerator in a flat/ stable surface & adjust the front legs Maintain proper gap from the walls Remove the objects from behind or under the refrigerator This sound is generated by the flow of the refrigerant & not a malfunction 5. Smell Food spoiled inside the refrigerator Improper covering of food Clean the spoiled food & properly dry the spoiled area Store the food in sealed containers or wrap properly 6. Frost inside Door not closed properly Hot stuff kept inside Check the door to be closed fully, There should be no gap Leave food & liquid to cool before placing them in the refrigerator 7. Slow ice formation Incorrect setting of Temperature control knob Rotate the freezer Temp control knob towards COLDEST cooling position Pots/Bowl used for Ice making Use Ice tray for Ice making Your fridge/Freezer is operated by a compressor which switches "on and off'' to maintain the internal temperature. When the compressor is new, it requires running in for a period of five months. During this period, it may be slightly noisy. This is quite normal and does not represent a fault. A ticking sound may be heard inside the appliance, this Sound Occurs when the Various accessories contact or expand. All specifications in this manual are subjected to change without prior notice. NOTE 15 Note : ELECTRONICS C Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Jan 2006. Printed in India. ...