ENGLISH FRIDGE/FREEZER Instruction Manual Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future refererce. DA99-00478A REV(0.0) Safety Precautions GB Before using your fridge/freezer, read the safety precautions below and the instructions in the rest of the manual. Keep the Instruction Manual in a handy place for future reference and remember to hand it over to the subsequent owner, if you ever sell the appliance. DO NOT use the fridge/freezer if it is faulty or damaged. Unplug it from the power supply and call your local service centre. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by the manufacturer, an approved service centre or a qualified electrician. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation DO NOT expose the fridge/ freezer to direct sunlight. DO NOT install it next to a source of heat (oven, radiator). If you must install the fridge/ freezer near a source of heat, ensure that there is sufficient insulation between the two appliances. DO NOT allow water to splash or run on to the back of the fridge/ freezer. Water impairs the insulation of the electrical parts and may cause an electric short circuit or risk of electric shock. DO NOT allow children to: N Play in or around the fridge/ freezer N Hang on the refrigerator door Children may be injured and the appliance may be damaged. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. To maintain the efficiency of your fridge/freezer, DO NOT leave the doors open for any longer than necessary. Make sure that the doors are carefully pushed closed at all times. DO NOT store volatile chemicals, such as ether and benzene, in the fridge/freezer. Besides damaging the food, the fumes can build up and cause an explosion. DO NOT use flammable sprays, such as lacquer or paint, near the fridge/freezer. 2 Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG fridge/freezer. GB Please take the time to read these instructions, as they will enable you to take full advantage of your new appliance. Contents N SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................. N BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW FRIDGE/FREEZER I I 2 Main Features................................................................................................ Model Specifications...................................................................................... 4 4 N INSTALLING YOUR NEW FRIDGE/FREEZER I I I I I Choosing Where to Install Your Fridge/Freezer ............................................ Earthing the Fridge/Freezer........................................................................... Preparing Your Fridge/Freezer for Use ......................................................... Adjusting the Feet.......................................................................................... Arranging the Accessories............................................................................. 5 5 6 6 7 N USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR I I I I Controlling the Refrigerator Temperature...................................................... Storing Food .................................................................................................. Using the Chiller Compartment (OPTION) .................................................... Using the Vegetable Bin ................................................................................ 8 8 9 9 N USING YOUR FREEZER I I I Controlling the Freezer Temperature ............................................................ Freezing Food ............................................................................................... Making Ice Cubes.......................................................................................... 10 10 11 N LOOKING AFTER YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER I I I Cleaning the Fridge/Freezer.......................................................................... Changing the Light Bulb ................................................................................ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 12 13 14 15 N VIEW OF YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER ............................................................................. 3 Main Features GB Your fridge/freezer is fitted with several useful features, to help you store food as efficiently and as hygienically as possible. Feature Auto-defrost Description When sufficient frost has accumulated in the fridge/freezer, the auto-defrost feature starts up automatically. The frost is thawed and the thaw water is collected in an evaporation tray, which allows it to evaporate. This operation is fully automatic and requires no intervention by you. This integrated ventilation system helps remove odor from the refrigerator, by moving the air in such a way that smells cannot collect and contaminate the food. The bio-deodorizer is located at the top of fresh food compartment. N N Bio-deodorizer (OPTION) Chiller compartment (OPTION) Adjustable shelves and containers The chiller compartment freezes only the surface of the food to help: Preserve the taste of the food Prolong the freshness The accessories inside your fridge/freezer can be placed in the positions that best suit your requirements and the food to be stored. The specially large compartments in the bottom of the door are very practical when chilling bottles of drinks for example. Model Specifications The instructions in this booklet apply to several models and types. The main differences between the models concern whether you have: N A chiller compartment / A multi-purpose drawer Model Number: Type: ­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­­­­­­­­­­­ N Shelf : Crystal / Wire / Tempered glass N Bio deodorizer N Twist ice maker / Movable ice tray N Vegetable Bin divider, Bottle guide, Dairy box, Wine rack, Lock & key etc. Date of Purchase: ­­­­­­­­­­­­ Type Important These appliances are intended for household use only. If you wish to use them for industrial or commercial purposes, you must check that you comply with all applicable standards and regulations. A B Models Handle The illustrations correspond to type B; there may, therefore, be slight differences between them and your actual model. 4 Choosing Where to Install Your Fridge/Freezer GB Various factors must be taken into account when choosing where to install your fridge/freezer. 30¡ 86¡F 75% H Install the fridge/freezer on a stable, flat surface. Adjust the feet if necessary, referring to page 6 for further details. Avoid locations in direct sunlight or near to heaters, radiators, ovens or cookers. Avoid locations affected by draughts or dampness. 50 mm 300 mm 12" 2" 50 mm 2" 50 mm 2" Make sure that you can open the doors freely and without hindrance. Allow the following clearances around the fridge/freezer: N 50 mm (2 inches) on all sides N 300 mm (12 inches) above the fridge/freezer Earthing the Fridge/Freezer For the personal safety of you and your family, your fridge/freezer must be: N Plugged into its own individual wall outlet with the correct voltage and frequency, as indicated inside the refrigerator door N Properly earthed (do not ground the fridge/freezer with a telephone line, gas pipe, and so on) To minimise the possibility of electric shocks from the appliance, the wall outlet must also be earthed; have it checked by a qualified electrician. If it is not earthed, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly earthed outlet, or use a different power point. If the power cord is damaged, avoid a hazard by replacing it through the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person. In case of power plug without ground terminal. N Connect one side of the ground wire (yellow/green or green color) with the ground screw, another side of the ground terminal with steel or copper pipe such as water pipe tap. Ground cable Copper pipe Ground screw 5 Preparing Your Fridge/Freezer for Use GB Once you have chosen the position of your fridge/freezer and checked that the wall outlet is correctly earthed, proceed as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure that the fridge/freezer is unplugged from the wall outlet. Wipe the appliance clean inside and out with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Allow the fridge/freezer to stabilize for at least one hour before plugging it in for the first time. Plug the power cord into the appropriate earthed wall outlet. Set the refrigerator and freezer temperatures, referring to pages 8 and 10, respectively for further instructions. Wait for 2-3 hours for the freezer to reach the required temperature, before placing frozen food in the freezer. Adjusting the Feet To compensate for an uneven floor surface, you can adjust the feet on the front of the fridge/freezer. If the fridge/freezer leans to the... Left Right Then turn the... Left foot anti-clockwise until the fridge/ freezer is level. Right foot anti-clockwise until the fridge/ freezer is level. When you store a lot of food in the guards of the doors, it may be unstable. In that case, set the front leg parallel to the rear leg. 6 Arranging the Accessories GB The shelves and compartments inside the refrigerator can be rearranged for greater convenience. To change the position of... Then... A crystal shelf / N Pull the shelf towards you until it reaches the A tempered glass shelf stop N Tilt the front of the shelf up and continue pulling the shelf towards you N Slide the shelf back into its new position A wire shelf N Tilt the front of the shelf up N Pull the shelf out towards you N Slide the shelf back into its new position N Lift the compartment upwards to release the tabs N Remove the compartment from the door N Align the tabs in the new position N Push the compartment down into place An adjustable door pocket Arrangement Example for the Refrigerator Accessory Top shelf Chiller compartment Bottom shelf Vegetable bin Egg Tray Adjustable door pocket Bottle pocket Suggested Use Desserts, such as yoghurts Meats and fish Ready-prepared meals Fruit and vegetables Eggs Cheese, butter Milk, sodas, other drinks 7 Controlling the Refrigerator Temperature GB When setting the refrigerator temperature, you must take into account the following factors: N The amount of food to be stored N The temperature of the room in which the fridge/freezer is placed To store... A large amount of food (refrigerator full) An average amount of food A small amount of food (refrigerator relatively empty) Then set the temperature to... COLDER Between COLDER and COLD COLD Depending on the room temperature, you may need to turn the refrigerator up or down slightly. If it is very low set the refrigerator temperature to COLD. In case of being much foods in fresh food compartment, specially in summer, turn the freezer temperature dial to "COLDER" to direct more cold air into the fresh food compartment and the refrigerator temperature dial to "6~7". Setting at "COLD" of the freezer temperature dial, the fresh food cmpartment will not be cold enough. Storing Food Follow the recommendations below when storing food in the refrigerator. 1 Put food in containers with lids or in plastic bags or cover it with plastic film to prevent: N The food from drying up N Smells from permeating other items of food Allow hot food or drinks to cool before placing them in the refrigerator. Leave sufficient room between the items and in front of the ventilation slots to enable the cool air to circulate freely. Try and maintain easy access to the temperature dial in case you need to adjust the temperature. If you have washed any fruit or vegetables, dry them before storing them in the vegetable bin. 2 3 4 5 8 Using the Chiller Compartment The chiller compartment freezes only the surface of the food to help: N Preserve the taste of the food N Prolong the freshness Use the chiller compartment to store cheese, meat, fish or any frozen food to be used quickly. To... Open the chiller compartment Then... Pull the chiller compartment towards you. Result: N The compartment is moved forward for easy access. N The cover opens automatically. Close the chiller compartment Push the chiller compartment back as far as it will go. Result: The cover closes automatically. OPTION GB Make sure, however, that the cover is correctly closed before shutting the refrigerator door. Using the Multi-Purpose Drawer The multi-purpose drawer can be used as both Chiller compartment and Vegetable bin by changing the location of drawer. N Chiller compartment : When drawer is placed under the top shelf. N Vegetable bin (humidity adjustable): When drawer is placed between the cover-vegetable and the vegetable bin (In this case, cover-vegetable must be placed one-level upward). Using the Vegetable Bin The vegetable bin maintains the moisture and freshness of frui ...