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Installation

English

Installation

To connect the water filtering hose to the water line

Remove cap

Loosen and remove the

compression

nut (a)

from the water line of the

refrigerator, and insert it to the water
filtering hose.

Tighten up the

compression nut (a)

connect the

water filtering hose (B)

and

the

water line (A)

Open the main water valve and check

for any leaks.

If there are no leaks, dispense about a

3 liters of water before actually using
the refrigerator to remove impurities
inside the water filtering system.

To repair the water line

CAUTION

• 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 installation fee is
included in the retailer’s price.

• Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation. If water leaks occur,

contact the installer of the water line.

• The waterline must be repaired by a qualified professional. If you encounter a water

leak, contact a local Samsung service centre or the installer of the waterline.

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Summary of Contents for RS51K5 Series

Page 1: ...Refrigerator User manual RS51K5 RS55K5 Free Standing Appliance Untitled 12 1 2017 07 14 12 44 36 ...

Page 2: ...dditional tips for proper usage 21 Saving Energy Tips 22 This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as 22 Instructions about the WEEE 23 Installation 24 Refrigerator at a glance 24 Step by step installation 26 Operations 38 Feature panel 38 Temperature settings 45 Special features 46 Maintenance 50 Handle and care 50 Cleaning 52 Replacement 53 Troubleshooting ...

Page 3: ...h the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision 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 variou...

Page 4: ...for every 8 g of R 600a refrigerant inside the appliance The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification 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 flames and move anything flammable away from the product and ventilate the room immediately Failing to...

Page 5: ... personal injury property damage and or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and or property damage NOTE Useful information that helps users understand or benefit from the refrigerator These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them carefully After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference Un...

Page 6: ...ironmental compatibility that is however also combustible When transporting and installing the appliance care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged When transporting and installing the refrigerator do not touch the water hose on the back side of the refrigerator This may damage the refrigerator and as a result the water dispenser can not be used Critical ...

Page 7: ...cessively or place heavy objects on it 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 This may resul...

Page 8: ... a child puts the packing materials on his or her head The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire due to electric leakage Do not install this appliance in a humid oily or dusty location in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water rain drops Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause a...

Page 9: ...e severe electric shock Never use gas pipes telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the refrigerator This may result in an electric shock fire explosion or problems with the product Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly Do not use a dama...

Page 10: ...ling to do so may result in an electric shock fire explosion problems with the product or injury Critical usage warnings WARNING Do not insert the power plug into a wall socket with wet hands This may result in an electric shock Do not store articles on the top of the appliance When you open or close the door the articles may fall and cause personal injury and or material damage Do not insert hand...

Page 11: ... or door bins A serious injury may occur Do not let children go inside the refrigerator They could become trapped Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance Any sharp edges may cause personal injury Do not store pharmaceutical products scientific materials or temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stor...

Page 12: ... as being harmful to humans it may also result in an electric shock fire or problems with the product Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole ice chute and ice maker bucket It may cause a personal injury or material damage Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as flammable sprays flammable objects dry ice medicine or chemicals near or inside of t...

Page 13: ...n due to the ultraviolet rays Do not put fridge shelf in upside down Shelf stopper could not work It may cause a personal injury because of glass shelf drop Keep fingers out of pinch point areas Clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful when you open the doors if children are in the area If a gas leak is detected avoid any naked flames or potential sources of igniti...

Page 14: ...ct your nearest service center If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center Failing to do so may result in an electric or fire hazards Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the refrigerator Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock If you experience difficulty chang...

Page 15: ...close the water valve Otherwise water leakage may occur If you won t be using the refrigerator for a very long period of time 3 weeks or more empty the refrigerator including the ice bucket unplug it close the water valve wipe excess moisture from the inside walls and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold To get the best performance from the product Do not place food too close to the vent...

Page 16: ...ontents freeze the glass may break and cause personal injury and property damage Service Warranty and Modification Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications Do not block the air vents inside the refrigerator If the air vents are...

Page 17: ...ter only tap water mineral water or purified water Do not fill the tank with tea or a sports drink This may damage the refrigerator Be careful that your fingers are not caught in If the refrigerator is flooded make sure to contact your nearest service center There is a risk of electric shock or fire Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this applianc...

Page 18: ...do so may result in an electric shock or fire Use a clean dry cloth to remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug blades Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug Otherwise there is a risk of fire or electric shock Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it Do not use benzene thinner or Clorox Chloride for cleaning They may damage the surface of the applia...

Page 19: ... cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces doors and cabinet plastic parts door and interior liners and gaskets These can scratch or damage the material Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impacts such as bumping or dropping Untitled 12 19 2017 07 14 12 44 37 ...

Page 20: ...roduct When disposing of this refrigerator remove the door door seals and door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If trapped inside a child may get hurt or suffocate to death If trapped inside the child may become injury and suffocate to death Cyclopentane is used in the insulation Th...

Page 21: ... the temperatures for which the appliance is designed In case of particular foods keeping it under refrigeration can have a bad effect on preservation due to its properties Your appliance is frost free which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance This will be carried out automatically Temperature rise during defrosting complies with ISO requirements If you want to prevent an und...

Page 22: ...ng when putting food in or taking food out The shorter the time the door is open the less frost build up you ll have in the freezer It is recommended to install the refrigerator with clearance to the back and sides This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower For the most efficient use of energy please keep the all inner fittings such as baskets drawers shelves on the p...

Page 23: ...e them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product ...

Page 24: ...his manual Any servicing must be performed by a qualified technician Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations To prevent electric shock unplug the power cord before servicing or replacements Refrigerator at a glance The actual appearance of your refrigerator may differ depending on the model and the country RS55K5 08 01 02 03 04 05 10 06 07 Installation Un...

Page 25: ...n 04 Refrigerator guard 05 Egg container 06 Refrigerator shelves 07 Vegetable bin 08 Twist Ice maker 09 Ice chute 10 Beverage station 11 Wine Rack 12 Foldable shelf 13 Water filter Applicable models only Dispenser models only NOTE As the shelf parts may become loose use caution when removing the foldable shelf Untitled 12 25 2017 07 14 12 44 38 ...

Page 26: ... The refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specified by its class rating Class Symbol Ambient Temperature range C IEC 62552 ISO 15502 ISO 8561 Extended Temperate SN 10 to 32 10 to 32 Temperate N 16 to 32 16 to 32 Subtropical ST 16 to 38 18 to 38 Tropical T 16 to 43 18 to 43 NOTE The cooling performance and power consumption of the refrigerator may be affected by the...

Page 27: ...ht C 1743 Overall Height D 1789 unit mm 01 02 09 04 05 06 07 08 03 No RS55K RS51K 01 50 mm 50 mm 02 140 165 03 435 mm 435 mm 04 1546 mm 1625 mm 05 600 mm 600 mm 06 912 mm 912 mm 07 23 mm 23 mm 08 1163 mm 1163 mm 09 140 140 NOTE The measurements in the above table may differ depending on the measuring method Untitled 12 27 2017 07 14 12 44 38 ...

Page 28: ...ach leg of the refrigerator Once the refrigerator is in its final position do not move it unless necessary to protect the floor If you have to use a thick paper or cloth such as old carpets along the movement path NOTE If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size see the Door removal for entrance section in the Installation chapter Untitled 12 28 2017 07 14 12 44 38 ...

Page 29: ...de The refrigerator can be levelled using the front legs that have a special screw leveller for levelling purposes Use a flat head screwdriver for levelling To adjust the height of the freezer side Insert a flat head screwdriver into the leveller of the freezer side front leg Turn the leveller clockwise to raise or turn it counter clockwise to lower To adjust the height of the fridge side Insert a...

Page 30: ...only the fridge door can be adjusted A B 1 At the bottom of the door to adjust locate the height nut B on the lower hinge Then insert the spanner A in the height nut B 2 Use the spanner to adjust the height of the door To raise the door turn the height nut clockwise To lower the door turn the height nut counter clockwise Untitled 12 30 2017 07 14 12 44 39 ...

Page 31: ... to use the provided hose set that comes with your refrigerator To connect the cold water pipe to the water filtering hose CAUTION Make sure the water filtering hose is connected to a cold potable water source pipe Connecting to the hot water pipe may cause the purifier to malfunction B A D C 1 Shut off the water supply by closing the main water valve A 2 Locate the cold potable water pipe B 3 Fol...

Page 32: ... actually using the refrigerator to remove impurities inside the water filtering system To repair the water line CAUTION 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 installation fee is included in the retailer s price Samsung takes no responsibility for the water line installation If water ...

Page 33: ...connect the water line applicable models only 1 From the bottom rear side of the refrigerator pull out the water line to the front NOTE The refrigerator s water line is a water circulation line that connects between the water pipe from the water source and the hoses from the water filtering system of the refrigerator B A 2 To disconnect the hoses press and hold the transparent coupler A and detach...

Page 34: ... A 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the hinge covers A on the top of each door 2 Open the doors to loosen the hinges and remove the hinge covers Once the covers are removed close the doors 3 Disconnect the electrical harness B C 4 Unscrew the hinge screws B counter clockwise and remove the upper hinge C Be careful as the door can fall on you causing physical injury Untitled 12 34 2017 07 14...

Page 35: ...e refrigerator has passed through the entrance reconnect the water hoses and insert the provided clips x2 to tighten the coupler A B A Center of transparent coupler B Clip A 1 4 6 35 mm CAUTION Make sure the water hoses are connected with matching colours To prevent water leaks each water hose must be inserted fully to the centre of the transparent coupler and then must be clipped Untitled 12 35 2...

Page 36: ...ached before the fridge door 1 Hold the freezer door and hook to the hinge at the bottom of the refrigerator A 2 On the top side insert the upper hinge A into the hinge slot B C 3 Insert the upper hinge shaft B into the hinge hole Make sure the hinge shaft is straight so that all screw holes are fully revealed Then tighten the hinge screws C clockwise Untitled 12 36 2017 07 14 12 44 42 ...

Page 37: ...st and wait for about an hour Then the freezer will be slightly chilled and the motor will run smoothly 4 Wait until the refrigerator reaches the set temperature Now the refrigerator is ready for use STEP 8 Final check When installation is complete confirm that The refrigerator is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly The refrigerator is installed on a flat level surface with a r...

Page 38: ...English 38 Operations Feature panel Type A 01 05 06 03 09 02 07 08 04 10 11 Type B 01 05 06 07 09 02 08 04 10 11 Operations Untitled 12 38 2017 07 14 12 44 42 ...

Page 39: ...ezer 02 Power Freeze 03 Cool Select Zone 04 Ice Maker Off 05 Fridge 06 Power Cool 07 Door Alarm 08 Vacation 09 Control Lock 10 Cubed Ice 11 Crushed Ice Filter Reset 12 Child Lock Type A models only Type C models only Untitled 12 39 2017 07 14 12 44 42 ...

Page 40: ...Power Freeze press Power Freeze For dispenser featured models press and hold the button for 3 seconds The corresponding indicator lights up and the refrigerator will speed up the freezing process for you To deactivate press Power Freeze again For dispenser featured models press and hold the button for 3 seconds The indicator turns off and the freezer returns to the previous temperature setting To ...

Page 41: ...cool 1 3 canned beverages within an hour Cool Select Cool to set the Cool Select Room to the same temperature as the fridge This is useful to keep food for general purposes such as keeping water juice soft drinks and beer NOTE To cancel any selected mode press Cool Select Zone When a selected mode finishes the Cool Select Zone returns to Cool mode NOTE If the button does not activate make sure the...

Page 42: ... hours and then returns to the previous temperature Press and hold Fridge for 3 seconds NOTE When you change the temperature on the panel the panel displays the actual temperature inside the refrigerator until the temperature matches the temperature you set Then the panel displays the new set temperature Note that it will take time for the refrigerator to reach the new temperature This is normal D...

Page 43: ...pty the fridge compartment and make sure the door is closed Make sure to empty the ice bucket 09 Control Lock 3 sec Control Lock To prevent accidental manipulation press and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds All controls will be disabled with the indicator on To deactivate press and hold again for 3 seconds The controls will be enabled as normal 10 Cubed Ice Cubed Ice You can select an ice type Pres...

Page 44: ... This may reduce the lifecycle of the filter In these areas you will have to replace the water filter more often than specified above If water is not dispensing properly replace the water filter because this happens when the water filter is clogged 12 Child Lock 3 sec Child Lock To prevent accidental manipulation press and hold Child Lock for 3 seconds All controls will be disabled with the indica...

Page 45: ...and 20 C for RS55 NOTE Ice cream may melt at 15 C Fridge The fridge temperature can be adjusted between 1 C and 7 C To change the temperature keep pressing Fridge until a desired temperature is selected The temperature changes by 1 scale unit Recommended 3 C The temperature of the freezer or fridge may rise if you open the door frequently or a large amount of food is put in the refrigerator If thi...

Page 46: ...the dispenser 2 Put the water glass on the right lever and push it Water will be dispensed from the dispenser NOTE To prevent spills wait 2 seconds before removing the glass after dispensing The dispenser will stop dispensing if you keep pushing the dispenser lever for about 1 minute To dispense more water release and push the lever again Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to preven...

Page 47: ...perature settings Make sure the ice cube storage bin is in place under the ice tray To dispense the ice cubes turn the handle of the bin to the right to empty half of the ice cubes into the bin Then turn it to the left to empty the other half Take out the bin by slightly twisting and pulling to the front CAUTION The ice maker is designed to make ice of mineral or potable water only Do not fill any...

Page 48: ...e maker operates properly NOTE If this symptom continues contact the waterline installer or a local Samsung service centre CAUTION Do not press the button repeatedly after the ice tray is filled with ice or water Water may overflow or ice may be jammed When the refrigerator recovers power supply after a power failure the ice bucket may contain a mix of melted and jammed ice cubes resulting in a sy...

Page 49: ...he freezer guide after the ice maker snack bin and upper drawer are removed To secure more storage space applicable models only A B C C D E If you do not use the ice maker and need more storage space remove the ice bucket A Then insert the freezer guard B into the ice bucket s place To secure more room remove the freezer s upper drawer C for RS51 models or remove both the upper drawer D and E for ...

Page 50: ...alf of the shelf and then pull out with both hands If the door cannot fully open slide out the shelf half way to the front and turn it over to remove CAUTION The shelf must be inserted correctly Do not insert upside down Glass containers may scratch the surface of glass shelves Door guard To remove a door guard hold the front sides of the bin and gently lift up to remove Maintenance Untitled 12 50...

Page 51: ... 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 Untitled 12 51 2017 07 14 12 44 45 ...

Page 52: ...or This may cause electric shock Do not put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Use a moistened soft lint free cloth or paper towel to clean the refrigerator s interior and exterior 3 When done use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry...

Page 53: ...ung holds no responsibility for any damage that may occur from use of third party water filters The filter indicator turns red as a reminder that lets you know it is time to replace the water filter 1 Turn the knob of the filter cartridge counter clockwise by 90 degrees The filter cartridge will be unlocked 2 Pull out the cartridge 3 Insert a new filter cartridge Use only Samsung provided or appro...

Page 54: ...must be between 35 psi and 120 psi 241 kPa and 827 kPa The water pressure of the reverse osmosis water filtration system to the refrigerator s cold water line must be at least 40 psi 276 kPa If the water pressure is below the specified Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked Replace the filter if necessary Refill the water tank in the reverse osmosis syste...

Page 55: ...at source Not enough clearance between refrigerator and sides rear Make sure there are at least 5 cm from the rear and sides Vacation mode is activated Deactivate vacation mode The refrigerator is overloaded Food is blocking the refrigerator vents Do not overload the refrigerator Do not allow food to block ventilation Fridge freezer is over cooling Temperature control is not set correctly Set the ...

Page 56: ...e vents Food is blocking the vents Make sure no food blocks the refrigerator vents Frost on interior walls Door is not closed properly Make sure food does not block the door Clean the door gasket Condensation Symptom Possible causes Solution Condensation forms on the interior walls If door is left open moisture enters the refrigerator Remove the moisture and do not open the door for a long time Fo...

Page 57: ... the refrigerator makes ice Freezer temperature is too low Set the freezer temperature below 18 C or 20 C in warm ambient air Control Lock or Child Lock is activated Deactivate Control Lock or Child Lock Ice maker is off Turn on the ice maker Ice does not dispense Ice may jam if the ice dispenser is not used for a long time approx 3 weeks If you won t be using the refrigerator for a long time empt...

Page 58: ...lation conditions Control Lock or Child Lock is activated Deactivate Control Lock or Child Lock Do not use third party water filters Use only Samsung provided or approved filters Unapproved filters may leak and damage the refrigerator Water filter indicator turns on or blinks Replace the water filter After replacing reset the filter indicator sensor Untitled 12 58 2017 07 14 12 44 46 ...

Page 59: ...arting or ending an operation the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a car engine igniting As the operation stabilizes the sounds will decrease Clicking or Chirping Buzzing While the fan is operating these sounds may occur When the refrigerator reaches the set temperature no fan sound will occur SSSRRR Whir During a defrost cycle water may drip on the defrost heater causing sizzling sounds Hi...

Page 60: ...s or decreases plastic parts contract and expand creating knocking noises These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or when electronic parts are working Cracking For ice maker models When the water valve opens to fill the ice maker buzzing sounds may occur Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door whooshing sounds may occur Untitled 12 60 2017 07 14 12 44 47 ...

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