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quick start guide

RF32FM**

English

•  Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference.

•  Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack 
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person 
responsible for their safety.

•  Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.

It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your appliance.

•  Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly 

from those described in this manual.
R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside 
the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for your refrigerator. When this product contains fl ammable gas (Refrigerant R-600a), 
contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product.

•  In order to avoid the creation of a fl ammable gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in 

which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used.

•  Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage.

If in doubt, consult your dealer.
The room must be 1 m³ in size for every 8 g of R-600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identifi cation plate 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 

fl ames and move anything fl ammable away from the product and ventilate the room immediately.

 

- Failing to do so may result in fi re or explosion.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Important safety symbols and precautions:

Safety information

1. Safety Information

OTHER SYMBOLS USED

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions carefully.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Summary of Contents for RF32FM SERIES

Page 1: ...rigerator When this product contains flammable gas Refrigerant R 600a contact your local authority in regard to safe disposal of this product In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used Never start up an appliance showing any signs of dama...

Page 2: ...or abrasion damage along its length or at either end Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord Do not twist or tie the power cord Do not hook the power cord over a metal object place a heavy object on the power cord insert the power cord between objects or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance When moving the refrigerator be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord ...

Page 3: ... problems with the product Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes Never use gas pipes telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wi...

Page 4: ...r Samsung Electronics service center Otherwise there is a risk of fire If gas leak is detected avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes 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 refrigerant circuit Do not...

Page 5: ...nce If spilled there is a risk of fire or electric shock Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays In the event of a gas leak such as propane gas LP gas etc ventilate immediately without touching the power plug Do not touch the appliance or power cord Do not use a ventilating fan A spark may result in an explosion or fi...

Page 6: ...ct the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks But remove all the food if you are going away for the three weeks or more Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse and dry 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 personal inj...

Page 7: ...nown to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed including benzene formaldehyde and carbon monoxide ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PROPER USAGE DANGER Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Take off the doors and door latch Leave the shelves in place so...

Page 8: ... 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 too long when putting food in or taking food out The shorter time for which the door is open the less ice will form in the freezer Allow clearance to the right left back and top when installing This w...

Page 9: ...or in locations where the temperature is over 109 F 43 C or below 41 F 5 C When moving your refrigerator To prevent floor damage be sure the front leveling legs are in the up position above the floor Refer to HOW TO LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR in the manual FLOORING For proper installation this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the floor...

Page 10: ...tion is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed put it back to the right position and close the door Moisture may appear at times on the Vertical Hinged Section The door handle may become loose over time If this happens tighten the bolts found on the inside of the door If you close one door with a lot of force the other door may open Wh...

Page 11: ...feature helps keep meat and fish fresh for longer Chill Regardless of the Freezer set temperature the temperature will maintain at 30 F 1 C Cool When you select Cool mode temperature of the Cool Select Room will be set on 41 F 5 C You can keep water juice soft drink beer etc cold 2 Freezer Hold 3 sec for Power Freeze Touch this button to set the freezer to your desired temperature You can set the t...

Page 12: ...he temperature units between C and F 5 Fridge Hold 3sec for Power Cool Touch this button to set the fridge to your desired temperature You can set the temperature between 34 F and 44 F between 1 C and 7 C Touch and hold this button for 3 seconds to decrease the time needed to cool products in the Refrigerator It can be helpful if you need to quickly cool easily spoiled items or if the temperature ...

Page 13: ...as have large amounts of lime in their water which causes the water filter to clog more quickly Cooling Off Mode North American US Canada Models Only Cooling Off mode also called Shop mode is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on the shop floor In Cooling Off mode the refrigerator s fan motor and lights work normally but the compressors do not run and the refrigerat...

Page 14: ... occurring Some heat is normal as anti condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section of the refrigerator to prevent condensation Is the refrigerator door ajar Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time Ice Maker is not producing ice Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice Is the water line connected and the shut o...

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