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RB195AB
RB197AB
RB215AB
RB217AB
Refrigerator
user manual
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Features of your new Refrigerator KEy fEAtuREs of youR nEw REfRigERAtoR Your Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • twin Cooling system The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the Freezer and Refrigerator cool more efficiently. Additionally, this separate air flow system prevents food odor of one compartment from seeping into other compartments. • Bigger & wider space The w
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Safety Information sAfEty infoRMAtion Before using your new Samsung 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 instructions cover RB195AB, 197AB, 215AB & 217AB, the characteristics of your Refrigerator may differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual. If you have any questions, c
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Safety Information WARNING sEVERE wARning signs - Cont’D Do not install the Refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water. • Wet and/or deteriorated insulation of the internal electrical parts may cause electric shock or fire. the Refrigerator must be safely grounded • Always make sure that you have grounded the Refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can
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Safety Information ❏ Power Plug Contact the retailer where you purchased the appliance for if you have a power plug problem. WARNING sEVERE wARning signs Do not plug several appliances into the same power receptacle. • Large appliances draw a lot of power. Powering more than one appliance or machine from a single power source could cause overheating and a fire. Make sure that the power plug is not kinked or damaged by the back of
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Safety Information ❏ For Usage of Refrigerator WARNING sEVERE wARning signs Do not spray water directly into or on the outside of the Refrigerator/freezer drawer. • Water could get into the interior machine parts and cause electric shock. Do not use aerosols near the Refrigerator. • Aerosols used near the Refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire. Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the Refrigerator. • Storing benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products m
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Safety Information WARNING sEVERE wARning signs - Cont’D unplug the Refrigerator when it is checked for problem. unplug the Refrigerator before changing the interior light. • Changing the light while the Refrigerator is plugged in may cause electric shock. if the Refrigerator will not be used for a long period of time (for example, over several months), unplug the power from the wall. • Over time, deterioration in the power cord insulation may cause fire. Do not overfill the Refrigerator with
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Safety Information CAUTION CAution signs - Cont’D 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; • Take off the doors. • Leave all shelves in places so that children
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Contents 10 Getting ready to install the refrigerator SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR 11 Installation of the water line 13 Setting up the refrigerator 10 13 Removing the refrigerator doors 16 Leveling the refrigerator 17 Parts and Features OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG 18 Using the control panel REFRIGERATOR 19 Controlling the te
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Setting up your Refrigerator gEtting READy to instALL tHE REfRigERAtoR Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers. Selecting the bestlocation for the Refrigerator • A location with easy access to the water supply. • A location without direct exposure to sunlight. • A location with level (or nearly level) flooring. • A location with enough space for the Refrigerator doors
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01 sEtting uP instALLAtion of tHE wAtER LinE Before you install the water line • T he water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator manufacturer. So before you install the water line, read the whole steps for installing and follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. • Banging pipes (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to fridge parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct
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Setting up your Refrigerator Connect the water line to the fridge Cartridge Holder • C onnect the plastic line on the back of your fridge to the cartridge holder outlet (fully insert the plastic line to the cartridge holder Clip outlet). • In sert plastic clip to the cartridge holder inlet and outlet. • Turn water on and check for any leakage. • You can purchase the necessary filter cartridge at the retailer filter where you purchased this refrigerator. Make sure you buy the cartridg
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01 sEtting uP 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. 1. Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the Refrigerator. Refer to installation instructions in this manual. (P8. Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator) 2. Once t
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Setting up your Refrigerator Removal of the fridge door Be careful not to drop and scratch the fridge door while removing the fridge door! WARNING Hinge Cover 1. After removing the screw, remove 2. Disconnect electric wire on the 3. With the 7/16 inch wrench, the upper Hinge Cover. top of the refrigerator. remove the three bolts that hold the hinge on the top of the refrigerator. ground wire 4. Remove the screw that holds the 5. Separate Hinge from electric 6. Remove the fridge door by
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01 sEtting uP 3. Remove the Middle Hinge 4. Remove the Freezer door by 5. Remove the Cap on the Bottom connected to the Freezer. lifting it upward. Hinge. Be careful not to drop and scratch the Freezer door Removal of the freezer door (DRAwER tyPE - RB217,RB197) Middle Hinge 1. Separate the Cap on the Middle 2. After removing one screw and two hex bolts, remove the Middle Hinge. Hinges. (Unscrew the two hex bolts with the 3/16inch hex wrench.) 3. After opening the Freezer door, 4. With
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Setting up your Refrigerator Removal of the freezer door (DRAwER tyPE - RB217,RB197) - Cont’D 5. Remove the Freezer door from the rails. LEVELing tHE REfRigERAtoR After putting the doors back on the Refrigerator, 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. Also it is possible to sweat in the refrigerator and ask more energy bills. For example, when the left side is lower
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02 oPERAting Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator PARts AnD fEAtuREs Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Fridge Light Multi-Purpose Fridge Door Bin Fridge Shelves Moving Tray Multi-Purpose (Location is adjustable) Door Bin Bottle Bin Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Bottle Bin Ice Maker Freezer Light Pull Out Drawer Freezer Drawer Bin Operating _1
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Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator using tHE ContRoL PAnEL 1 temperature & function select / control panel Press this button to freeze food quickly. ( 1 ) PowerFreeze Button (Power Freeze will last 2 and a half hours.) Freezer temperature set button. Press this button to set the Freezer temp between -2ºF and -14ºF. ( ) FreezerButton (At initial power on, the default setting is -2ºF.) When the Ice Off Button is pressed, ice will not be produced. ( ) Ice OffButton
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02 oPERAting ContRoLLing tHE tEMPERAtuRE Settingt hef reezerte mperature If you want to control the freezer temperature, follow as below. Press the Freezer Button (Refer the picture) - The temperature can be set in 2ºF interval between -14ºF and 8ºF. - E ach time the Freezer Button is pressed, the temperature setting will change as follows; (-2ºF → -4ºF → -6ºF → -8ºF → -10ºF → -12ºF → -14ºF → 8ºF → 6ºF → 4ºF → 2ºF → 0ºF → -2ºF) When selecting the temperature, the set temperature is disp
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Operating your SAMSUNG Refrigerator When selecting the fridge temperature, the set temperature is displayed initially for 5 seconds, then the actual temperature is displayed. (There may be slight difference between the set temperature and displayed actual temperature, but it will be corrected to the set temperature automatically.) - The Fridge temperature will change depending on the number of door openings, quantity of food, ambient temperature, etc. - Temperature of each shelve or contai
