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features of your side-by-side refrigerator Key features of your new refrigerator Your Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. tM • Xtra space Vertical room next to the ice maker in the freezer provides space for pizza etc. • Door alarm Beep sound reminds you the door is open. • Vegetable Crisper Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables & fruits fresh. • Compact ice Maker • water filtration system • Digital Display and t emperat
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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. This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the applia
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safety information seVere warning signs for instaLLation WARNING • Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water. - Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire. • Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). • Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or e
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• never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground. - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cor d, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC115-120V, 10A, or more. If a grounding adapter is used, make sure t
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safety information W ARNING seVere warning signs for using(Cont’D) • Do not store pharmaceuticals products, scientific materials or temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator. - Pr oducts that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator. • Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside the r efrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended by the manufacturer. • Do not use mechanical devices or a
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• if the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back. • if you have a long vacation planned or the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, you must empty the refrigerator and pull out the power plug and close the water valve. - Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire. - Otherwise, water leakage may occur. • in the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electricity Compan
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safety information Caution signs for CLeaning CAUTION • Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator. - There is a risk of fire or electric shock. • remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug, remove any foreign material or dust from the power plug pins. - Otherwise there is a risk of fire or electric shock. • unplug the refrigerator before clean
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contents 10 Getting ready to install the refrigerator seTTING UP yOUR sIDe-by-sIDe 12 Setting up the refrigerator RefRIGeRATOR 17 Leveling the refrigerator 18 Making minor adjustment to the doors 10 19 Checking the water dispenser line 20 Installing the water dispenser line 22 Checking the control panel OPeRATING yOUR 23 Using the control panel sIDe-by-sIDe RefRIGeRATOR 25 Using the ice and cold wa
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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator 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. • Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight. • Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring. • Se
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01 setting uP First things first! Make sure that you can easily move your refrigerator to its final location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc. The following chart details the exact height and depth. MODeL Rs263TD 908 (35 3/4) Only Cabinet Width With Leg Front 915.5(36 1/20) Only Cabinet 746.5 (29 13/32) With Door 857.5 (33 3/4) With Handle 922.5 (36 11/32) Dimensions Depth [mm(inch)] 90˚ Open F 1,169.5 (46 1/16)/ R 1,295.5 (51) 135˚ Open F
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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator setting uP the refrigerator Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully operational. 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 cen
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01 setting uP 3. Match the upper and lower handle locking tabs on the doors to the handles. 4. Fix the handles to the doors by sliding it down firmly until you hear a click sound. 5. Check the installation of the handles by pulling on them. If the handles have been inserted correctly, they should not move. Ensure the 2 handles are horizontally aligned. If the handles are not aligned, repeat step 2 and 3. To align the doors, refer to ‘Leveling the refrigerator’ in the manual(page
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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator setting uP the refrigerator(Cont’D) If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors. Tools you will need Philips Screwdriver Flat-blade Screwdriver 10mm Socket Wrench 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. front Leg CoVer sCrew Separating the water supply line from the refrigera
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01 setting uP 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. 1 1. With the Freezer door closed, remove the upper hinge cover using a screwdriver, and then 2 disconnect the wires . 2 1 3 4 2. Remove hinge bolts with a 10mm Socket Wrench and a ground sc
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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator setting uP the refrigerator(Cont’D) Removing the fridge door 1 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover using a screwdriver. 1 2 3 2. Remove hinge bolts with a 10mm Socket Wrench and ground screw counter-clockwise, 4 and take off the upper hinge in the direction of the arrow. Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. 3 2 4 Do not remove the sensor assembled in the right upper hin
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01 setting uP LeVeLing 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. Before leveling the refrigerator, remove the front leg cover Open both the freezer and fridge doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clock
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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator 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 Open the doors and adjust them, one at a time, as follows: 1 2 1. Unscrew the nut from the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt . 3 Wrench 2 bolt 1 Nut 1 3 When you rel
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01 setting uP CheCKing the w ater 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. You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that. In order for the ice maker to operate properly, a water pressure of 20~125 psi (pound per square inch) is required. Under normal conditions, a 170
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setting up your side-by-side refrigerator inst aLLing the w ater DisPenser 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. • 1/4” compression nut • plastic tubing • copper tubing • ferrule refrigerator Compression nut Plastic tubing (1/4”) (Supplied) (Supplied) Compression fitting (Supplied) Bulb Ferrule (Not supplied) Compre
