Installation. Samsung RS27T5561B1/AP

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 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.

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01 Freezer shelves

04 Freezer door bin

07 Fridge door bin

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Freezer drawer

Fridge shelves

Water filter

NOTE

The design of the egg container may differ with the model.

03 Ice maker bucket

06 Fridge drawer

09 Inner-view camera

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CAUTION

For normal models, do not change the position of the freezer shelves. Freezer shelves have different lengths, and if you change the position, you may damage the product when closing the door.

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 maintenance and servicing

• Temperature range: between 10 °C and 43 °C

Effective temperature range

The refrigerator is designed to operate normally in the temperature range specified by its class rating.

Class

Extended Temperate

Temperate

Subtropical

Tropical

Symbol

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Ambient Temperature range (°C)

IEC 62552 (ISO 15502) ISO 8561

+10 to +32

+16 to +32

+16 to +38

+10 to +32

+16 to +32

+18 to +38

+16 to +43 +18 to +43

NOTE

The cooling performance and power consumption of the refrigerator may be affected by the ambient temperature, the door-opening frequency, and the location of the refrigerator.

We recommend adjusting the temperature settings as appropriate.

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Clearance

See the pictures and table below for space requirements for installation.

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Model

Depth "A"

Width “B”

Height “C”

Overall Height

“D”

RS22T*

726 mm

RS27T*

851 mm

912 mm

1744 mm

1780 mm

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RS22T* RS27T* more than 50 mm recommended

620 mm

1179 mm

165˚

170˚

355 mm

474 mm

1731 mm

745 mm

1304 mm

NOTE

The measurements in the above table may differ, depending on the measuring method.

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STEP 2 Flooring

• The surface to install the refrigerator must support a fully loaded refrigerator.

• To protect the floor, put a large piece of cardboard on each leg of the refrigerator when you move it for installation.

• 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.

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STEP 3 Door removal for entrance

If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance due to its size, follow these instructions:

Tools required (not provided)

These tools are used for removing the doors.

Phillips screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver

Socket spanner (3/8" (10 mm))

Disconnect the water line (Dispenser models only)

Allen spanner (1/4" (5 mm))

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.

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2. To disconnect the hoses, press and hold the transparent coupler (A) and detach the water hose (B) .

CAUTION

Do not apply excessive force to the coupler.

It may break.

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B

Detach the doors

CAUTION

The door may fall off or over and damage itself during any of these steps. To prevent an accident, use extreme caution when performing these steps.

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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.

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3. Disconnect the electrical harness.

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4. Gently lift the clamp.

NOTE

To prevent damage to the clamp or injuries, do not lift the clamp forcefully.

5. Pull the clamp to remove.

6. Open the door by 90 degrees. While holding the door, remove the hinge.

CAUTION

If you remove the hinge without holding the door, the door may fall and cause injury.

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Reconnect the water hoses (Dispenser models only)

Once the refrigerator has passed through the entrance, reconnect the water hoses.

CAUTION

• To prevent water leaks, each water hose must be inserted fully to the centre of the transparent coupler.

• After reconnecting the water hoses, push them under the cabinet and arrange them on the hook.

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A. Centre of transparent coupler

Reattach the 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. Hold the freezer door and hook to the hinge at the bottom of the refrigerator.

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2. Put the hinge into its position, and then insert it into the hole on the door.

3. Insert the clamp in the arrow direction.

4. Press the clamp as shown.

5. Connect the electrical harness.

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6. Insert the hinge covers with the front sides first, and then tighten the screws.

Use a Phillips screwdriver for this step.

STEP 4 Adjust the leveling feet

CAUTION

• The refrigerator must be leveled on a flat, solid floor. Failing to do so can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury.

• Leveling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items remain inside the refrigerator.

• For safety reasons, adjust the front side a little higher than the rear side.

The refrigerator can be leveled using the front legs that have a special screw (leveler) for leveling purposes. Use a flat-head screwdriver for leveling.

To adjust the height of the freezer side:

Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the leveler of the freezer-side front leg. Turn the leveler clockwise to raise, or turn it counter clockwise to lower.

To adjust the height of the fridge side:

Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the leveler of the fridge-side front leg. Turn the leveler clockwise to raise, or turn it counter clockwise to lower.

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STEP 5 Adjust the door height

The height of a fridge door can be adjusted using the clamp nut and the height nut on the front bottom of each door.

1. Open the door to adjust, and locate the two nuts (A) and (B) on the front bottom of the door.

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2. With a 19 mm spanner, turn the clamp nut (A) clockwise to loosen. Then, open the door, and do the following inside the door.

- To raise the door, turn the height nut

(B) counter clockwise.

- To lower the door, turn the height nut

(B) clockwise.

3. When complete, tighten the clamp nut

(A) by turning it counter clockwise.

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STEP 6 Connect to a water source

CAUTION

• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.

• The water line must be connected by a qualified technician.

• 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.

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.

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1. Shut off the water supply by closing the main water valve.

2. Locate the cold, potable water pipe (1) .

3. Follow the Water Line Installation to connect to the water pipe.

4. When connection is complete, open the main water valve and dispense about

3 liters of water. This is to remove impurities inside the pipe.

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A. Close Main Water pipe

B. No gap

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To connect the water filtering hose to the water line a

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Remove cap a

1. Loosen and remove the compression nut (a) from the water line of the refrigerator, and insert it to the water filtering hose.

2. Tighten up the compression nut (a) to connect the water filtering hose and the water line.

3. Open the main water valve and check for any leaks.

4. 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.

A. Water Line from unit

B. Water Line from Kit

NOTE

If you have to relocate the refrigerator after connecting the water line , make sure the joined section of the water line must is straight.

CAUTION

Do not mount the water filter on any part of the refrigerator. This may damage the refrigerator.

To repair the water line

CAUTION

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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STEP 7 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, 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 reasonable clearance from the wall or the cabinet.

• The refrigerator is level and is sitting firmly on the floor.

• The door opens and closes freely, and the interior light turns on automatically when you open the door.

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