Samsung RS257BAWW Owner's Manual And Installation

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OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION
operation/performance, parts, accesories or service, call:
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
RS253BA **
RS255BA **
RS257BA **
CONTENTS
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SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR.........................................................4
MAJOR FEATURES .....................................................................................4
CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................5
DIGITAL PANEL...........................................................................................6
TEMPERATURE CONTROL .......................................................................7
ICE and COLD WATER DISPENSER .........................................................7
SHELVES and BINS.....................................................................................8
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ...........................................................................9
TM
Drawer GUIDE.............................................................11
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES..........................................13
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES..............................13
CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES .............................................................14
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT .........................................................15
WATER FILTER ..........................................................................................16
DOORS.......................................................................................................16
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR .............................................17
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ...........................................18
REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS......................................21
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR............................................................24
CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE...........................................26
INSTALLING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE .........................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................29
In the CANADA.for questions about features,
1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG)
www.samsung.ca
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DA68-01468B REV(0.0)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE...26 INSTALLING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 In the CANADA.for questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accesories or service, call: 1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR RS253BA ** RS255BA ** RS257BA ** CONTENTS ...2...
  • Page 2: Safety Warning Signs

    SAFETY WARNING SIGNS • Before operating the appliance, please read and retain this manual thoroughly for your reference. • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
  • Page 3 • Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on a finished product is not covered under Samsung warranty service Safety Caution section • Samsung does not recommend 3rd party modifica tion, therefore Samsung is not responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications.
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR Once you have performed the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, check the power supply and electricity source. If you have any questions, contact your SAMSUNG Electronics service center. Place the refigerator in an appropriate loca- tion with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator.
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    FILTER CHANGE BUTTON In order to change filter, press this button for 3 sec. POWER COOL BUTTON Speeds up the cooling process in the refrigerator FRIDGE BUTTON To set the fridge temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between 34°F and 46°F.
  • Page 6: Digital Panel

    Power Cool • This light goes on when you press the Power Cool button. Press this button to return the refrigerator to its set temperature. • Press this button again to cancel the Power Cool mode. Cubed Ice, Crushed Ice and Ice Off •...
  • Page 7: Temperature Control

    When ice cream is stored above 4°F in freezer, it may melt. • The temperature of the freezer or the refrigerator rises from frequent openings and from warm food. This may cause the digital display to blink . The digital display will stop blinking when the WARNING freezer and refrigerator return to the normal temperature.
  • Page 8: Shelves And Bins

    Door Bin Ice Maker Light Ice Chute Wire Shelf Light Switch Tilt Pockets Wire Drawers Front Leg Cover RS253BA Model Refrigerator Water Filter Light (upper) Light Switch Spill-proof glass Shelf Deodorizer Egg Container CoolSelect Zone Drawer (Chilled Bin for RS253BA) Vegetable &...
  • Page 9: Food Storage Guide

    FOOD STORAGE GUIDE FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER Ice chute Do not put your fingers, hands or any other insuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker bucket, as this may result in personal injury or material damage. WARNING Door Bin (Tilt Pocket) •...
  • Page 10 Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out. NOTE • If you have a long vacation planned, empty the refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may develop. WARNING...
  • Page 11: Coolselect Zone

    CoolSelect Zone Drawer GUIDE “Quick Cool” Button • You can use the Quick Cool operation with the CoolSelect Zone • “Quick Cool” allows 1~3 canned beverages to cool within 60 min. • To cancel this operation, press the “Quick Cool” button again. CoolSelect Zone returns to the previous temperature.
  • Page 12 Cool • When “Cool” is selected, the temperature will be the same as the set temperature of the refrigerator. The digi- tal panel shows the same temperature as that of the dis- play panel. • When using “Cool”, the CoolSelect Zone extra refrigerator space.
  • Page 13: Removing The Freezer Accessories

    It is attached to the cabinet wall. To remove the wine shelf, slide it in the direction of the arrow as shown. • Simply take the shelf out of the tabs. • Before removing the freezer and refrigerator accessories, please remove the food. NOTE Ice Maker Bucket •...
  • Page 14: Cleaning The Accessories

    • Do not spray the refrigerator with water while it is plugged in, as it may cause an electric shock. • Do not clean it with benzene, thinner or car detergent. It may cause a fire.
  • Page 15: Changing The Interior Light

    Keep children away from contaminated water while the cartridge is soaking. NOTE CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT Before changing the interior light, unplug the refrigerator from the power supply. If you have difficulty in changing the light, contact your service center. WARNING INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE REFRIGERATOR .
  • Page 16: Water Filter

    Ordering replacement filters • To order more water filter cartridges, call 1-800-SAMSUNG and ask for accessory Part # DA29- 00003A or contact your authorized Samsung dealer. DOORS The refrigerator doors have a special door opening and closing feature to make sure that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed.
  • Page 17: Installation Of The Refrigerator

    • See “Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator” on the next page. Allow sufficient space for air circulation of the internal cooling system. • When the refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal cooling system may not work correctly. 1/8 inch Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing the refrigerator.
  • Page 18: Removing The Refrigerator Doors

    REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Front Leg Cover Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise. Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator 1) Remove the screw from clamp ( ).
  • Page 19: Removing The Freezer Door

    REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS • Lift the door straight up. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. NOTE • Place doors on a protected surface. Removing the Freezer Door 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (➀) using a screwdriver, and then disconnect the wires (➁).
  • Page 20: Removing The Refrigerator Door

    REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Refrigerator Door 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (➀) using a screwdriver. 2) Remove hinge screws (➁) and ground screw ( ➂ ) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge ( ➃...
  • Page 21: Reattaching The Refrigerator Doors

    REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Freezer Door 1) Insert the lower hinge ( ➀ ) into the lower hinge bracket (➁). 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➄) into the hole (➅). After levelling between the upper hinge hole (➆) and the hole of the cabinet (➇).
  • Page 22: Reattaching The Refrigerator Door

    4) Put the front part of the upper hinge cover ( ) on the front part of the upper hinge ( ) and reattach it from the front part of the upper hinge cover first. 2) Place the hole in the refrigerator door (➂) over the lower hinge (➃).
  • Page 23: Reattaching The Water Supply Line

    REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Water Supply Line 1) While pressing the front face of coupler (➁), insert the water line (➀) in the coupler. 2) Tighten the screw on the clamp ( ). Reattaching the Front Leg Cover Put on the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure.
  • Page 24: Leveling The Refrigerator

    LEVELING REFRIGERATOR Make sure the refrigerator is level before adjusting its doors. The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level. The front of refrigerator is adjustable. NOTE Case 1) Freezer door is lower than that of the refrigerator ➀...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Clearance Between The Doors

    LEVELING REFRIGERATOR About Leveling first. NOTE Making small adjustments between doors. If the door of the freezer is lower than that of the refrigerator. Adjustment part Please open the doors and adjust them as follows: 1) Release the nut (①) on the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt (➁).
  • Page 26: Checking The Water Dispenser Line

    2) The water filter removes particles. It does not sterilize or destroy any micro-organisms. 3) If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 20psi), you should install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
  • Page 27: Installation Of The Water Dispenser Line

    Cut off 1/4 inch of the provided plastic tubing squarely to prevent leaks when reconnect. Install the water filter. 1) As shown, the fixed cap separates from the refrigerator by rotating it counterclockwise. Remove the water filter from the box and put a month indicator sticker on the filter as shown.
  • Page 28: Check Amount Of Water

    3) Additional flushing may be required in some households. 4) Open the refrigerator door and check if water leaks around the water filter. • A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water to briefly spurt from the dispenser.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall? The food in the refrigerator is frozen • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
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  • Page 32 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. 55 STANDISH COURT MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5R 4B2 CANADA TEL : 905-542-3535 FAX : 905-542-3835 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/ca To obtain service, please call our toll-free CAMCO CUSTOMER SERVICE...

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