RSG257** Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Free Standing Appliance...
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Features of your new Refrigerator KEy fEatuRES of youR nEw REfRiGERatoR Your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • twin Cooling Plus™ The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the Freezer and Refrigerator cool more efficiently.
Safety Information SafEty infoRMation Before using your new Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers. Because the following instruction covers various models, the characteristics of your Refrigerator may differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual.
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Safety Information Do not put undue stress on the power cord or place heavy articles on it. • Placing heavy articles on the power cord create the risk of explosion or fire. Do not insert the power plug with wet hands. • It may cause electric shock.
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Refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics Service Center. after your Refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment.
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• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open to keep odor and mold from developing. Service warranty and Modification • Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance is not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can Samsung be responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications. Children can get trapped inside Refrigerators. Before you throw away your old Refrigerator or Freezer, make sure that you;...
14 Making minor adjustments to the doors 15 Checking the water dispenser line 16 Installing the water line 18 Using the control panel/Digital display OPeRATING The SAMSUNG 20 Controlling the temperature SIDe-By-SIDe ReFRIGeRATOR 21 Using the ice and cold water dispenser 22 Storing food...
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 • Select a location with easy access to the water supply.
If not, first check the power supply and electricity source or try the troubleshooting section at the back of this user’s guide. 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.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SEttinG uP thE REfRiGERatoR DooRS If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors. 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 Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator 1. Remove two water lines(gray one is for ice and the other one is for water)by pressing the coupler...
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. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. • Place doors on a protected surface to prevent scratching or damage.
Removing the Fridge Door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover using a screwdriver. 2. Remove hinge screws and the ground screw by turning counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge . Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it. Be sure to keep track of all parts you are removing.
LEVELLinG thE REfRiGERatoR Now that the doors are back on the refrigerator, you want to make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even. The front of the refrigerator is also adjustable.
MaKinG MinoR aDjuStMEntS to thE DooRS Remember, a level refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on levelling the refrigerator. When the door of the freezer is higher than the fridge adjustment part 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. Unscrew the nut from the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt...
ChECKinG thE watER DiSPEnSER LinE A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your new Samsung Refrigerator. To help promote better health, the Samsung water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator inStaLLinG thE watER LinE Connecting the water line to the Refrigerator. There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store. •...
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4. Remove the filter cap and insert the filter into the filter housing. Cover filter 5. Slowly turn the water filter 90º clockwise to align with the printing mark on the cover, locking the filter in position. Make sure to align the water filter label mark with center of cover filter printing as illustrated.
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator Using the Control Panel / Digital Display Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the freezer. This can be Power Freeze helpful if you need to quickly freeze items that spoil easily or if the temperature Button in the freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).
uSinG thE DiGitaL DiSPLay “ freezer temp.” indicates the current freezer temperature. “ fridge temp.” indicates the current fridge temperature. When not in use the Display will turn off, this is normal. Power Freeze This icon will light up when you activate the “Power freeze” feature. “Power freeze” is great for times when you need a lot of ice.
Ice Off This icon will light up when you activate the “Ice Off” feature. In this case, the ice will not be produced. When ICE OFF blinks on the display panel, reinsert the bucket and/or make sure it’s installed properly. Child Lock This icon will light up when you activate the “Lock”...
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator uSinG thE iCE anD CoLD watER DiSPEnSER No Ice Select this if you want to turn When Ice Off blinks on the display panel, the ice maker off. reinsert the bucket and/or make sure it’s installed properly.
StoRinG fooD The Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving 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 - Designed to store lots of ice easily. Do not put your fingers, hands or any other objects in Ice Maker Bucket the ice chute or the ice maker bucket. This may result in personal injury or material damage. WARNING Shelves Can be used to store all types of frozen food.
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator REMoVinG thE fREEZER/fRiDGE aCCESSoRiES Cleaning and rearranging the interior of the freezer is a snap. 1. Shelves (Freezer/Fridge) Remove the shelf by pulling the shelf out to the hole point as shown at the right figure, then turn and lift it up.
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. You can remove the drawers and shelves for a more thorough cleaning.
SAMSUNG Refrigerator. USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTERS. WARNING SAMSUNG will not be legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to property damage caused by water leakage from use of a generic water filter. SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filter.
This is due to air getting into the line. It should pose no problem to operation. Ordering replacement filters To order more water filter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer. 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.
BEfoRE uSinG iCEMaKER Remove - Hold the handle as shown in figure1. - Slightly pull up the bottom part. - Take out the ice bucket slowly. Install - Assemble it in the reverse order of disassembly. - Push the bucket in firmly until you hear a clicking sound. - When the bucket does not fit into its place, turn the gear handle on its back Figure1 by 90 degrees and reinstall it again as shown in figure 2.
troubleshooting PROBleM SOLUTION the refrigerator does not • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct work at all or it does not temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature. chill sufficiently.
Samsung or Samsung 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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OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL...
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