RSA1W*** Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Free Standing Appliance...
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KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • HIDDEN HINGES & DOOR S/W Slick-covered hidden hinges & door s/w helps Neat & Stylish square frontal view.
safety information SAFETY INFORMATION • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. WARNING • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those WARNING described in this manual.
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safety information • In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited WARNING depends on the amount of refrigerant used. •...
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- You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury. • If you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately and contact your Samsung electronics service center. • Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction.
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safety information Caution signs for CLEaning • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. • Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser hole and ice chute. - It may cause personal injury or material damage.
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safety information aDDitionaL tiPs for ProPEr usagE • Allow the appliance to stand for 2hours after installation. • To get best performance of product, - 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.
SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR OPERATING THE SAMSUNG SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR TROUBLE SHOOTING 08_ contents Getting ready to install the refrigerato r Removing the refrigerator doors Reattaching the refrigerator doors Leveling the refrigerator Making minor adjustments to the doors...
GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has to offer. Selecting the best location for the refrigerator •...
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors. 1. Removing the Front Leg Cover First, open both the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise.
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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator 2. Removing the freezer door A few things to mention first. • Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges are not bent or broken. • Place doors on a protected surface to prevent scratching or damage. 1.
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Removing the Fridge Door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 2. Remove hinge screws off the upper hinge . Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it. 3. Remove the door from the lower hinge 12_ setting up using a screwdriver.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Once you have safely placed your refrigerator where you plan for it to stay, it is time to put the doors back on. Reattaching the Freezer Door 1. Insert the upper hinge shaft of the freezer door .
REATTACHING THE FRIDGE DOOR 1. Fit the hole in the corner of the fridge door hinge 2. Insert the upper hinge shaft Make sure the hinge is level between the upper hinge hole and the hole on the top of the cabinet reattach hinge screws turning it in a clock wise direction.
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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Reattaching the Front Leg Cover Before attaching the cover, check water connector for leakage. Replace the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure. Front Leg Cover Screw setting up _15...
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR Now that the doors are back on the refrigerator, you will want to make sure the refrigerator is level so you can then make final adjustments. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DOORS Remembe , a leveling r efrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly eve review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. In the case of the process to correct the imbalance is the same. Open the doors and adjust them, one at a time, as follows: 1.
If you have any further questions, contact your Samsung Electronics service center. 1. Place the refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator.
OPERATING THE REFRIGERATOR USING THE CONTROL PANEL RSA1W (Vacation) RSA1W (Power Cool) Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the freezer. This can POWER FREEZER be helpful if you need to quickly freeze items that spoil easily or if the BUTTON temperature in the freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).
Operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY “88” segment on Freezer part indicates the current Freezer temperature. “88” segment on Fridge part indicates the current Fridge temperature. RSA1W (Vacation) RSA1W (Power Cool) Power Freeze This icon will light up when you activate the “Power Freeze” feature.
CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Controlling the Freezer temperature The freezer temperature can be set between -14°C (8°F) and -25ºC (-14°F) to suit your particular needs. Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display. Keep in mind that foods like ice cream may melt at -16ºC (4°F). The temperature display will move sequentially from -14°C (8°F) and -25ºC (-14°F).
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE ICE BOX AND THE COLD WATER DISPENSER Using the Ice Box 1. When the freeze temperature get zero degre below, you can use Ice Box to make ice. 2. Taking out Ice Box ① from shelf ② first, putting clean water (water temperature not warm) into it, and not take too much water into the box, pushing the Ice Box into the shelf along rails.
SHELVES AND BINS Freezer Lamp Cover Ice Maker Box Glass Shelves Door Bins Drawers Front Leg Cover Fridge Dairy Bin Lamp Cover Wine Shelf Water Tank Tray Utility Glass Shelves Door Bins Vegetable &Fruit Drawers operating _23...
STORING FOOD Storing Food in the Freezer The Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum spacesaving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher, longer. Remember, in order to prevent odor penetration to the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible.
Storing Food in the Freezer SHELVES DOOR BINS DRAWERS Storing Food in the Fridge SHELVES WINE SHELF TRAY UTILITY FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER DAIRY BIN DOOR BINS Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not tip and fall out when the refrigerator door is opened.
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES Cleaning and rearranging the interior of the freezer is a snap. 1. Remove the Glass Shelf by pulling the shelf out as far as it will go. Then, gently lift it up and remove it.
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 1. Remove the Spill Proof Glass Shelf by pulling the shelf out as far as it will go. Then, gently lift it up and gently remove it. In case it does not have hooks itself in the back...
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free. Cleaning the Interior Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS Do not replace LED lamp privately and please contact the specialized repair staff if necessary. W ARNING And make it sure that the new LED lamp is the same as the old one.
USING THE DOORS The refrigerator doors are equipped with a door opening and closing feature that ensures that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed. After opening beyond a certain point, the door will “catch” and remain open. When the door is ajar ahead of the catch that allows it to stay open, it will close automatically.
trouble shooting PROBLEM SOLUTION • The refrigerator does not Check that the power plug is properly connected. • work at all or it does not Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct chill sufficiently. temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature. •...
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Correct Disposal of this Product (waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) English (applicable in the European union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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How do I fix this error? Only one light on the temperature display.
The temperature display has a small green flashing light in the bottom right hand corner. No response to any buttons