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RSG257**
Refrigerator
user manual
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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-effi cient features. • Twin Cooling Plus™ The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the Freezer and Refrigerator cool more effi ciently. Additionally, this separate air fl ow system prevents food odor of one compartment from seeping into other compartments. • Multi
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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 effi ciently 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. If you have any question, contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or fi nd help and informat
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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 fi re. Do not insert the power plug with wet hands. • It may cause electric shock. Do not put a container fi lled with water on the Refrigerator. • If it spills, it may cause fi re or electric shock. Do not install the Refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in con
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CAUTION SIGNS If the electrical wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. • There is a risk of electric shock or fi re. Have the plug looked at by a licensed electrician. Never unplug your Refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. • Always grip the power cord fi rmly and pull straight out from the outlet. Yanking or pulling on the power cord may cause a short-circuit, fi re and/or electric shock. • A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, a certifi ed service agent or q
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Safety Information Do not place the refrigerator directly in sunlight. The appliance must be positioned for easy access to power source. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a certifi ed service agent or qualifi ed service personnel. 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 to keep odor and mold from developing. Service warranty and Modifi cation • Any changes or
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Contents 8 Getting ready to install the refrigerator SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE 10 Setting up the refrigerator doors REFRIGERATOR 13 Levelling the refrigerator 14 Making minor adjustments to the doors 08 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 a
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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 effi ciencies 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) fl ooring. • Se
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01 SETTING UP First things fi rst! Make sure that you can easily move your refrigerator to its fi nal location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc. The following chart details the exact height and depth. MODEL RSG257** Width 35 7/8” (912 mm) Without Hinge 68 5/8” (1742 mm) Height Dimensions With Hinge 70 ” (1778 mm) (inch/mm) Without Door 23 5/8” (600 mm) Depth With Door 30 ” (762 mm) • Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when inst
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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 1
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01 SETTING UP Removing the freezer door A few things to mention fi rst. • 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 by gently pulling them apart . 1 2 4 5 2. Remove hinge screws and the ground scr
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Removing the Fridge Door 1 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover using a screwdriver. 1 2 3 2. Remove hinge screws and the ground screw by turning counter-clockwise, and take off 4 the upper hinge . Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it. 2 3 Be sure to keep track of all parts you are removing. 4 5 3. Remove the door from the lower hinge by lifting the door 6 straight up . 7 8 4. Remove the lower hinge from the bracket by gently lifting the
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01 SETTING UP 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 fi nal 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 levelling 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-c
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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 2 1. Unscrew the nut from the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt . 3 Wrench 2 Bolt
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01 SETTING UP 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 fi lter 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 c
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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 fi nd these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store. • 1/4” compression nut • plastic tubing on nut plastic tubing Refrigerator • copper tubing • ferrul • ferrule e Plastic tubing (Assembled) Compression nut Compression fi tting (1/4”) (Assembled) (Assembl
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01 SETTING UP 4. Remove the fi lter cap and insert the fi lter into the fi lter housing. Cover fi lter 45 5. Slowly turn the water fi lter 90º clockwise to align with the printing mark on the cover, locking the fi lter in position. Make sure to align the water fi lter label mark with center of cover fi lter printing as illustrated. Remember, do not over- tighten. Align the indication Separation mark with lock position of red cap Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after in
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operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator Using the Control Panel / Digital Display 4 1 5 2 6 3 7 8 Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the freezer. This can be Power Freeze 1 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). Press the Freezer button to set the freezer to your desired temperature. You 2 Freezer Button can set the temperature between 8°F
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02 OPERATING 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. When you have enough, just press the button again to cancel the “Power Freeze” mode. When you use this function the energy consumption o
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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” feature. In this case, you won’t be able to use the control panel. If you press and hold the Ice Off/Hold button for 3 seconds, you will be able to use the control panel again. Cooling Off Mode (“OF & OF” cod
