Operating your refrigerator
PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION
After completing the following steps, the refrigerator can be used at ease. If not, please check the power supply situation and the power source.
For questions or problems, please contact your nearest Samsung service center.
1.Install the shelves and containers removed for the transportation to the correct place (see Page 12).
2.Clean refrigerating compartment, freezing compartment and accessories, and eliminate dust accumulated during the packaging and shipping process (see Page 14).
3.After the refrigerator is powered on, each time when you open the refrigerator door, the lights inside the refrigerator will turn on.
4.Set the temperature control to the minimum and wait for an hour, then the refrigerator may be slightly cool. Meanwhile, the compressor should run smoothly and have gentle hum.
5.When the refrigerator's temperature is low enough, food can be stored.
Please remember, after the refrigerator is started, it will take a few hours to reach proper temperature.
Before powered on, check the voltage range, wires and sockets must be able to withstand current of 10A or above.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
1. Season switch
RL23FC*** | RL21FC*** |
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Temperature |
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knob | Min | Max | |
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When the ambient temperature is below 15°C(RL23FC**)/10°C(RL21FC**), the season switch should be turned on; When the temperature is higher than 15°C(RL23FC**)/10°C(RL21FC**), the season switch should be turned off.
2. Temperature knob
Refrigerator temperature is adjusted by thermostat knob, the knob arrow points to the stalls printed on the temperature control box, representing the warm and cold conditions inside the refrigerator ("MAX\MID\MIN").
•The more "MAX" the knob arrow points to, the lower the temperature inside;
•The more "MIN" the knob arrow points to, the higher the temperature inside;
•"Off" means to stop working.
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Users may select the thermostat knob position as needed.
To improve the life and use efficiency of the refrigerator, it is recommended to adjust by referring to the table on the right:
Reference stalls | Occasion of use |
Lean to “MIN” | Ambient temperature ≥30°C |
Lean to “MID” | Ambient temperature 16~30°C |
Lean to “MAX” | Ambient temperature ≤16°C |
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