Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols and precautions: Important safety precautions Severe warning signs for transportation and site Critical installation warnings Installation cautions Critical usage warnings Usage cautions Cleaning cautions Critical disposal warnings Additional tips for proper usage Instructions about the WEEE Installation...
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. What you need to know about the safety instructions •...
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Safety information • Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. The room must be 1 m 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 identification plate inside the appliance.
- If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance. Important safety symbols and precautions: Please follow all safety instructions in this manual. This manual uses the following safety symbols.
Safety information Important safety precautions Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials WARNING • When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. • Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. •...
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• If the product is equipped with LED lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED lamps yourself. - Contact a Samsung service center. - Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.
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Safety information • To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please leave all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position. How to minimize the energy consumption • Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with adequate ventilation.
• Select 560 mm cavity depth. A smaller cavity depth will result in a higher energy consumption. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;...
Safety information - This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R-600a), a natural gas with high environmental 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.
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• Do not bend the power cord excessively 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.
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• 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. • 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.
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• The refrigerator must be safely grounded. - Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock. • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground.
Safety information Installation cautions CAUTION • Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface. - If your refrigerator is not level, cooling efficiency and durability can be declined. • Allow the appliance to stand for 2-3 hours before loading foods after installation and turning on.
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• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands. - This may cause frostbite. • Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator. - If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock. •...
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- Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator. • If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. • If any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.
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• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator for removing bad odours. - This may result in an electric shock or fire. • 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.
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• 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.
Usage cautions CAUTION • Do not refreeze thawed food. - Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster than fresh. - The second thaw will break down even more cells, leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the product.
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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.
• If the refrigerator is flooded, make sure to contact your nearest service center. - There is a risk of electric shock or fire. • 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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Safety information • 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. •...
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. • When disposing of this refrigerator, remove the door/ door seals and door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside.
Safety information 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.
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• The temperature of two star section (sections) or compartment (compartments) which have two star symbol ) is slightly higher than other freezer compartment (compartments). The two star section (sections) or compartment (compartments) is (are) based on the instruction and/or the condition as delivered.
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 regulatory obligations, e.g. REACH, WEEE or Batteries, visit our sustainability page available via www.samsung.com...
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. •...
Installation 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 BRB26*0* BRB26*1* Model BRB30*0* BRB30*1* SLIDE TYPE FIXED TYPE 01 * 10 (Min.) / 30 (Recommended) 115° 95° (Recommended) (Recommended) 1055 1055 * 01: From cabinet to rear of product. (unit : mm) NOTE • The specified energy consumption is based on the condition of a 10 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 • If the cabinet is higher than the maximum dimension (1782 mm), you must use other finishing materials to fill the gap. Consideration for socket outlet location and required space 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...
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Cabinet type The recommended cabinet type is one of the following: NOTE If using any of these cabinet types, you don't need to remove the main unit from the cabinet for servicing a defective main PBA. If using another cabinet type, you must remove the main unit from that cabinet for servicing.
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Installation NOTE To install a cabinet requiring a 3 mm gap (03), see the cabinet reference table below. BRB2600* BRB2601* Model SLIDE TYPE FIXED TYPE Min. 1041+B Min. 1063+B Max. 1102+B Max. 1076+B Min. 670+A Min. 696+A Max. 731+A Max. 709+A 3 mm (fridge and freezer door gap) BRB30*0*...
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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 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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Installation STEP 4 Adjust the levelling legs CAUTION • The refrigerator must be levelled on a flat, solid floor. Failing to do so can cause damage to the refrigerator or physical injury. • Levelling must be performed with an empty refrigerator. Make sure no food items remain inside the refrigerator.
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STEP 5 Initial settings By completing the following steps, the refrigerator should be fully functioning. 1. Remove the PE foam sheet on each shelf corner, which is attached to protect the refrigerator during transportation. 2. Open the door, and check if the interior light lights up. 3.
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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 * 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 speeds up the freezing process at maximum fan speed.
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Operations Each time you press and hold Cool Select+ for 3 seconds, the operating mode switches in this sequence: Freeze Soft Freezing (-5 °C) Chill (-1 °C) Cool (2 °C) CAUTION • If you switch the mode from Freezer to Cool Select+, the stored Cool Select+ food may leak juice or liquid from the food.
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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Operations 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 (fridge/freezer) / Shelf Wine (applicable models only) 1. Pull out the shelf (or shelf wine) a little. Then, while lifting the rear side, pull out. 2. Twist the shelf (or shelf wine) diagonally to remove. CAUTION •...
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Maintenance Fridge guard / Variety guard Hold the guard with both hands, and then lift up to remove. CAUTION To prevent accidents, empty the guards before removing Fridge drawer / Freezer drawer Gently lift up the front of the drawer and slide out.
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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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 •...
Troubleshooting 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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• 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.
Appendix Safety Instruction • For the most efficient use of energy, please keep the all inner fittings such as baskets, drawers, shelves and ice cube tray on the position supplied by manufacturer. Install Instruction For refrigerating appliances with climate class Depending on the climate class, This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures range as specified following table.
Temperature Instruction Recommended Temperature The optimal temperature setting for food storage: • Fridge: 3 °C • Freezer: -19 °C NOTE The optimal temperature setting of each compartment depends on the ambient temperature. Above optimal temperature is based on the ambient temperature of 25 °C. Power Cool Power Cool speeds up the cooling process at maximum fan speed.
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Appendix Don’t store perishable foods in the door. Eggs should be stored in the carton on a shelf. The temperature of Stored on the door the storage bins in the door fluctuate more than the temperature in the cabinet. Keep the door closed as much as possible.
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Poultry / Eggs Product Refrigerator Freezer Fresh poultry 2 days 6-8 months Poultry salad 1 day Eggs, Fresh in shell 2-4 weeks Not recommended Fish / Seafood Product Refrigerator Freezer Fresh fish 1-2 days 3-6 months Cooked fish 3-4 days 1 month Fish salad 1 day...
24 Months. • Relevant information for ordering spare parts, directly or through other channels provided by the manufacturer, importer or authorized representative • You can find professional repair information on http://samsung.com/support. You can find user servicing manual on http://samsung.com/support. English...
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