This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Instructions about the WEEE Installation Refrigerator at a glance Step-by-step installation Operations Feature panel Samsung Smart Home (applicable models only) Storage information Maintenance Handle and care Cleaning Replacement Troubleshooting...
Safety information • Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons...
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If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. • 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.
Important safety symbols and precautions: Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols. WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, property damage, and/or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
Safety information Severe warning signs for transportation and site WARNING • When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. - Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could ignite or cause an eye injury.
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• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power strip. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator’s rating plate. - This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading of house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
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- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire. • If any dust or water is in the refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - Otherwise there is a risk of fire. English...
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• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. •...
Safety information • If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or one of its service agents. • The fuse on the refrigerator must be changed by a qualified technician or service company. - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.
• Overload on any one door may fell the refrigerator, causing physical injury. • To prevent a risk of explosion, make sure to secure at least 3 mm of room around the ventilation structure for this appliance. • The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected from the power supply in an emergency.
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• Do not place or use electrical appliance inside the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer. • If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. English Untitled-6 12...
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• If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - Otherwise there is a risk of fire. • Do not let children step on a drawer. - The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
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Safety information • Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
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• If the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, contact 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.
Safety information • Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket. - This may result in an electric shock or fire. Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
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• When the refrigerator got wet by water, pull out the power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. • Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface. - Broken glass may result in a personal injury and/or property damage.
Safety information • Use caution not to catch your fingers in the cabinet door when opening or closing it. • Do not keep vegetable oil in your refrigerator’s door bins. The oil can solidify, making it foul-tasting and difficult to use.
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• 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. •...
Safety information Critical disposal warnings WARNING • Please dispose of the packaging material from this product in an environmentally friendly manner. • Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal. • 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.
Additional tips for proper usage • In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electric company and ask how long the failure is going to last. - Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.
Safety information Saving Energy Tips • Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never put it near a direct source of heat (a radiator, for example). •...
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; • bed and breakfast type environments; •...
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specific regulatory obligations e.g. REACH visit: samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/samsungelectronics/ corporatecitizenship/data_corner.html...
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. •...
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Installation NOTE • BRB2****8**, BRB2****9** : To quickly freeze large quantities of food, use the bottom drawer of the freezer. • BRB2****0**, BRB2****1**, BRB2****4**, BRB2****5**, BRB2****6**, BRB2****7** : To quickly freeze large quantities of food, use the freezer after removing the bottom drawer of the freezer.
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 •...
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Product Overall Dimension BRB2601* BRB2600* Model FIXED TYPE SLIDE TYPE 01 * 30 Recommend 115° Recommend 95° Recommend 1055 1055 * 01: From cabinet to rear of product. (unit : mm) NOTE • The specified energy consumption is based on the condition of a 30 mm gap from cabinet to rear of product.
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Installation Ventilation system of the cabinet As shown in the figure, the air entering the refrigerator circulates along the ventilation path (see the arrow direction) of the cabinet. The cabinet must have at least 200 cm (WxH: 500 mm x 40 mm) of space both for the air inlet and air outlet. Also, the cabinet must have a rear vent of at least 200 cm (WxH: 500 mm x 40 mm) of space at the rear bottom.
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Cabinet dimension CAUTION If the cabinet has a door, make sure the door is not heavy to prevent it from tipping or falling off. Cabinet door Thickness (mm) Weight (kg) Fridge side Max. 18 Min. 16 Max. 19 Freezer side Max.
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Installation Minimum cabinet depth excluding the depth of the refrigerator door Min. 590 Min. 560 Min. 580 (unit : mm) NOTE If you install the refrigerator in a cabinet with a 560 mm depth, make sure the power cord is arranged on a side of the refrigerator before plugging into a power socket.
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NOTE • Using an unrecommended-sized cabinet can cause the gasket between the refrigerator and the cabinet to be loose after the refrigerator is inserted in the cabinet. NOTE • If the gasket dedicated to BRB2601* (FIXED TYPE) models is not inserted properly, split and remove the 2 extra branches (A) of the gasket one by one and try again.
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Dongle, visit www.samsung.com and follow the product information about the dongle. CAUTION • The Samsung Smart Home Dongle comes in two types: one that is dedicated to Samsung smart TVs, and the other one that is dedicated to Samsung home appliances.
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3. Gently pull out the ceiling cover to remove. The dongle port is revealed. 4. Insert the Smart Home Dongle into the dongle port. Make sure the dongle fits. 5. Reinsert the ceiling cover, and tighten the screws (x3) to fix the ceiling cover. 6.
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Installation STEP 3 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 foot of the refrigerator. • Once the refrigerator is in its final position, do not move it unless necessary to protect the floor.
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NOTE Make sure to secure a 41 mm (A: for both the sliding hinge and the fixed hinge) gap between the refrigerator and the closet or alcove. Then, fix the front legs using the screws. STEP 5 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1.
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Installation STEP 6 Temperature Alarm (applicable models only) Type 1 • The refrigerator blinks '- -' on the temperature display with an alarm if the freezer compartment is too warm. This may occur if the freezer becomes too warm after there has been a power failure.
Operations Feature panel TYPE 1 TYPE 2 01 Fridge / Vacation 02 Freezer / Power Freeze / Cool Select+ * 03 Door Alarm 04 Power 05 Network connection * * applicable models only NOTE The LED indicators turn on all at once when the door is open, or turn off all at once when the door is closed.
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Operations 01 Fridge / Vacation (3 sec) To adjust the fridge temperature, press Fridge to select the corresponding temperature. You can change the temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C (default: 3 °C). Power Cool (Type 1) Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed. The fridge keeps running at full speed for two and a half hours and then returns to the previous temperature.
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02 Freezer / Power Freeze (3 sec) / Cool Select+ (3 sec) The Freezer button can be used to set the freezer temperature. Available temperatures are between -15 °C and -23 °C (default: -19 °C). Freezer NOTE You cannot change the temperature in Cool Select mode. Power Freeze uses maximum fan speed to speed up the freezing process.
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You can toggle to enable and disable the alarm by pressing Door Alarm. When connecting the refrigerator to the Samsung Smart Home App or Samsung smart devices such as Samsung smart TVs, follow the app's or device's onscreen instructions and press and hold Door Alarm for...
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• If your Internet service provider has registered the MAC address of your PC or modem for identification, your Samsung Smart Refrigerator may fail to connect to the Internet. If this happens, contact your Internet service provider for technical assistance.
Electronics to your smart device. NOTE • The Samsung Smart Home app is designed for Android 4.0 (ICS) or higher, or iOS 8.0 or higher, and is optimized for Samsung smartphones (Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series). On other smartphone models, some functions may operate differently.
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Category Item Description Displays the current temperature setting of Fridge temperature the fridge. Displays the current temperature setting of Monitoring Freezer temperature the freezer. Detects abnormal operations of the Self Check refrigerator. You can turn Power Cool on or off, and check Power Cool the current settings.
Operations Storage information The numbers marked in the bottom section of this figure indicate the storage period for the immediately above food item. For example, 4-6 months for fish. To freeze food 1. Wrap the food airtight with suitable wrapping materials. 2.
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Storage period of frozen food The storage period differs with food types and storing temperatures. The following specification is based on a temperature of -18 °C (0 °F): • Fresh poultry (whole chickens), fresh meat (steaks, roasts): up to 12 months •...
Maintenance Handle and care Shelves / Wine Rack (applicable models only) 1. Slightly lift up the rear side of the shelf (or wine rack) to pull out. 2. Twist the shelf (or wine rack) diagonally to remove. Fridge guard / Variety guard Hold the guard with both hands, and then lift up to remove.
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Fridge drawer / Freezer drawer Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out. Moving tray shelf 1. Slightly lift up the rear side of the shelf to pull up to the front. 2. Slide out the shelf to the side to remove. English Untitled-6 49 2017-11-14...
4. Plug in the power cord. Replacement LED Lamps To replace the lamps of the refrigerator, contact a local Samsung service centre. WARNING • The lamps are not user-serviceable. Do not attempt to replace a lamp yourself. This can cause electric shock.
Troubleshooting Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls regarding normal situations (No Defect Cases) will be charged to users. General Temperature Symptom Possible causes Solution • Power cord is not plugged in • Properly plug in the power properly.
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Troubleshooting Odors Symptom Possible causes Solution • Clean the refrigerator and • Spoiled food. remove any spoiled food. Refrigerator has odors. • Make sure strong smelling • Food with strong odors. food is wrapped airtight. Frost Symptom Possible causes Solution Frost around the •...
Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator? Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below. Any service calls related to normal sounds will be charged to the user. These sounds are normal. • When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a car engine igniting.
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Troubleshooting • As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes, causing bubbling sounds. Bubbling! • As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and expand, creating knocking noises. These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or when electronic parts are working.
• The old Samsung Smart Refrigerator app cannot connect with operate. Samsung Smart Home models. The Samsung • You must log into your Samsung account to use the app. Smart Home app is • Make sure that your router is operating normally. installed but is not •...
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Contact Center Web Site 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/uk/support IRELAND (EIRE) 0818 717100 www.samsung.com/ie/support DA68-03592H-06 Untitled-6 56 2017-11-14...