REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS... 24 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ... 25 CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE... 32 INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE ... 32 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... 37 Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR RM257AC** CONTENTS ...
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. WARNING • This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual before it is used. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
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If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, pull out the power plug. • Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.
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 refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator.
CONTROL PANEL Freezer Button Set the desired temperature of the freezer com- partment or select/cancel the Power Freeze by pressing this button. Temperature Range of Freezer Compartment : -14°F ~ 6°F (Recommended Setting Temperature: -2°F) The freezer temperature bars shift in 5 steps according to the temperature setting of the freezer compartment.
DIGITAL PANEL • The upper left part of display shows the Freezer compartment information. Freezer The two digit number indicates the current freezer temperature. There are 5 level bars that indicate the current freezer setting temperature from -14°F ~ 6°F. (5 bars is the coldest setting) The “Power Freeze” indicator shows that the Power freeze function is working.
This quantity may be influenced by factors such as the freezer temperature, Power Freeze function and the number of door openings. When your refrigerator is plugged in, the Cubed ice mode is automatically selected . Press the Ice Type button to choose Cubed ice, Crushed ice or Ice off to stop making ice.
2. Fridge - For your fresh/perishable food items. 3. Arctic Select Zone - For your Frozen food, but also can be set to function as a refrigerator drawer. 4. Fresh Select Zone - For your Fresh food, but can also be set as a freezer drawer.
• To get the best performance from your Refrigerator NOTE Do not place foods too closely in front of the vents at the rear of the appliance as it can obstruct free air circulation in the freezer compartment.
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Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can shorten its storage life. • 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.
ARCTIC SELECT ZONE Convertible Function • By pressing the “Arctic Select Zone” button, you can select the proper temperature function for your foods. • It changes in the following sequence: Power Freeze, Freeze, Soft Freeze and Cool. Power Freeze • Power Freeze works for about two and a half hours continuously, then it automatically returns to the freezer setting temperature.
FRESH SELECT ZONE Fresh Function • By pressing the “Fresh Select Zone” button, you can select proper temperature function for your foods. • It changes in the following sequence: Soft Freeze, Chill, Cool and Fresh. Soft Freeze • You can use “Soft Freeze” function to help keep meat and fish fresh for longer than the Fridge. •...
Lift it up and pull the cover off. • To reattach the front leg cover, attach it closely to the refrigerator, then slide it down. • Do not use excessive force when removing the cover. It may cause an injury.
REMOVING THE ARCTIC SELECT ZONE ACCESSORIES Open the door, and pull the Arctic Select Zone Door out to the end to take the basket out. • Empty the basket before taking it out. NOTE REMOVING THE FRESH SELECT ZONE ACCESSORIES Open the Fresh Select Zone Door.
• 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.
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT Before changing the interior light, unplug the refrigerator from the power supply. If you have difficulty with changing the light, contact your service center. WARNING Light bulbs may be hot. CAUTION INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FRIDGE...
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Use replacement bulb size E26, maximum 40 watts. INTERIOR LIGHT IN ARCTIC & FRESH SELECT ZONE The Arctic & Fresh Select Zone light is located in the bottom of partition in the refrigerator. Open the door of the compart- ment where you want to replace the lamp, and empty it of all food.
Ordering replacement filters • To order more water filter cartridges, call 1-800-SAMSUNG and ask for accessory Part # DA29- 00003B 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.
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• See “Removing the Freezer Door” on page 25. 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.
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• Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface. - If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly. WARNING • Be careful when opening the door so...
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS Please level the refrigerator first The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level. Case 1) Freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door. Case 2) Freezer door is higher than the fridge door Do not make small adjustments with the control lever, Please refer to the next page.
4) After adjusting the doors, please insert enclosed fastener-ring (➄) using a plier (➅) in the gap between the hinge-grommet (➆) and the hinge-mid (➇). The number of the fastener-ring to insert depends on the gap. Four fastener-rings are enclosed with the refrigerator. NOTE adjustment part...
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ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS If the Arctic Select Zone Door is lower than the Fresh Select Zone Door. Arctic Select Zone 1) Locate the height-adjuster (➀) in the Arctic Select Zone. Unscrew the four phillips screws (➁) slightly to loosen the door. ➀...
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Front Leg Cover Unscrew two phillips screws from the front leg cover. Pull the front leg-cover down with both hands and remove it by lifting it up with the upper rib. Then, disengage the lower hooks.
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Freezer Door 2) Disengage the hooks on the connector - cover ( ➃ ) protecting the connector and open it. Push the lever-hook (➄) on the connector and disconnect the wires. 3) Pull and open the latch (➅), and take off the door hinge (➆) along the arrow.
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Fridge Door 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (➀) using a screwdriver. 2) Pull and open the latch (➁), and take off the door hinge ( ➂ ) along the arrow.
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REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS How to disassemble/assemble the Arctic Select Zone Door 1) Open the Arctic Select Zone Door. 3) Locate the eight phillips screws in the Arctic Select Zone. To lift the door up, unscrew the eight phillips screws(➀) four turns. Do not remove the screws (➀) out.
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REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS How to disassemble/assemble the Fresh Select Zone Door 1) Open the Fresh Select Zone Door. 3) Locate the eight phillips screws in the Fresh Select Zone. To lift the door up, unscrew the eight phillips screws(➀) four turns. Do not remove the screws (➀) out.
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REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Freezer Door 1) Reattach a phillips screw ( ➀ ) and two hex head screws (➁) to the hinge. 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➄) into the hole (➅). After levelling between the hinge brackets (➆).
REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Fridge Door 1) Reattach a phillips screw ( ➀ ) and two hex head screws (➁) to the hinge. 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➄) into the hole (➅). After levelling between the hinge brackets (➆).
REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Front Leg Cover FRONT LEG COVER HOOK Hold the front leg-cover with both hands and insert it by sliding the hooks along the guide at the bottom. Then, lift up the leg-front-cover a little bit and snap the upper ribs into the locking tabs.
3) If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (1.4kgf/cm 1.37bar), you should install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure. 4) Ensure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is preperly filled initially. Push the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the outlet.
- Connect coupler “A” to the tap. - Every joint should be protected with sealing tape. WARRANTY INFORMATION This water line installation is not covered by the Samsung refrigerator's warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimise the risk of expensive water damage.
INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Secure the water line. - Using clip ”A”, fix the water line to the wall (the back of refrigerator). - When the water line is secure, make sure it is not excessively bent, pinched or squashed.
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INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Remove any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing filter. 1) Turn on the main water supply & shut-off the valve of the water supply line. 2) Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear (6~7 minutes).
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• In lower water pressure conditions, the water valve may turn on up to 3 times to make sure enough water reaches the icemaker. • Allow the appliance to stand for 2hours after installation. Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator. WARNING...
• Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Unusual noises or • Is the back of the refrigerator too near to the sounds are heard wall? • Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator? •...
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• Press and hold the CHILD LOCK for 3 seconds. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
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SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair or replace any part found to be defective, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
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If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com...