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Samsung RM257AC Series Owner's Manual And Installation

Samsung RM257AC Series Owner's Manual And Installation

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OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION
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CONTENTS
.............................................................. 2
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
DRAWER GUIDE ......................................... 11
DRAWER GUIDE........................................... 12
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES......................................... 13
REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES.......................................... 13
CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES ............................................................ 15
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT ........................................................ 16
WATER FILTER ......................................................................................... 18
DOORS...................................................................................................... 18
INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR ............................................ 18
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS............................ 21
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
SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
RM257AC**
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DA99-01418D REV(0.1)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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 ...

  • Page 2: Safety Warning Signs

    • 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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • 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 refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    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.

  • Page 6: Digital Panel

    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.

  • Page 7: Temperature Control

    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.

  • Page 8: Shelves And Bins

    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.

  • Page 9: Food Storage Guide

    • 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.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Arctic Select Zone

    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.

  • Page 12: Fresh Select Zone

    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. •...

  • Page 13: Removing The Freezer Accessories

    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.

  • Page 14: Removing The Arctic Select Zone Accessories

    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.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Changing The Interior Light

    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...
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Water Filter

    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.
  • Page 19 • 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.
  • Page 20 • 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...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Height Between The Doors

    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.

  • Page 22: Making Small Adjustments Between Doors

    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...
  • Page 23 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...

  • Page 24: Removing The Refrigerator Doors

    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.

  • Page 25: Reattaching The Refrigerator Doors

    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.

  • Page 26: Removing The Fridge Door

    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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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).

  • Page 30: Reattaching The Fridge Door

    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).

  • Page 31: Reattaching The Front Leg Cover

    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.

  • Page 32: Checking The Water Dispenser Line

    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.

  • Page 33: Check The Water Supply Line

    - 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.

  • Page 34: Install The Water Filter

    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.
  • Page 35 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).
  • Page 36 • 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...

  • Page 37: Before You Call For Service

    • 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? •...
  • Page 38 • 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.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 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...

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