Samsung RS261MDWP manual

Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive more complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/r egister RS261M** English Free Standing Appliance[...]

features of your side-by-side refrigerator K EY FEA TURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERA TOR Y our Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient featur es.  Xtra SpaceTM V ertical r oom next to the ice maker in the freezer pr ovides space for pizza etc.  Door Alarm Beep sound reminds you the door is op[...]

safety information _3 SEVERE W ARNING SIGNS FOR INST ALLA TION    ?[...]

 safety information safety Information  - Always make sure that you have gr ounded the Refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause sever e electric sho[...]

safety information _5     - Otherwise, there is a risk of elec[...]

6_ safety information safety Information    [...]

contents 08 20 25 APPENDIX 28 08 28 T roubleshooting contents _7 WIRING DIAGRAM 31 31 W i r i n g d i a g r a m Getting ready to install the r efrigerator 10 Setting up the refrigerator 15 Leveling the refrigerator 16 Making minor adjustment to the doors 17 Checking the water dispenser line 18 Installing the water line 20 Checking the control panel[...]

8_ setting up setting up your side-by-side refrigerator GETTING READY TO INST ALL THE REFRIGERA TOR 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 of fer . ?[...]

setting up _9 01  First things first! Make sure that you can easily move your r efrigerator to its final location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc. The following chart details the exact height and depth.  RS261M ** Dimensions [inch(mm)] W idth Only [...]

 setting up setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SETTIN       Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you ar e r eady to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully o[...]

setting up _11 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 ar e hori[...]

12_ setting up setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SETTIN     NT’D) If yourentrancewon’tallowtherefrigeratortopasseasilythr oughit,youcanremovethedoors. Removing the Fr ont Leg Cover First, open both the freezer and r ef[...]

setting up _13 Removing the fr eezer door A few things to mention first. • Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges ar e not bent or broken. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wir e har ness on the door . • Place doors on a protected surface to pr event scratching or damage. 1. With the Freezer door closed, r em[...]

14_ setting up setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR (CONT’D) Removing the fridge door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 1 using a screwdriver 2. Remove hinge bolts 2 and ground screw 3 counter the upper hinge 4 in the direction of the arr ow . Be car eful when removing the door to ensure that i[...]

setting up _15 01  LEVELING THE REFRIGERA TOR Now that the doors are back on the r efrigerator , 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 r efrigerator is also adju[...]

16_ setting up 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 r efrigerator .  ?[...]

setting up _17    A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your new Samsung Refrigerator . T o help promote better health, the Samsung water filter removes unwanted particles fr om your water . However , it does not sterilize or destroy mi[...]

18_ setting up setting up your side-by-side refrigerator IN S TA LLIN G T H E W A TER LINE Connecting the water line to the Refrigerator . There ar e several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. Y ou may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware stor e. • 1/4” compression nut • plastic tubing • copper tu[...]

setting up _19 Removing r esidual matter inside the water supply line after installing filter  T ur n ON the main water supply .  Press the W ater button and push the dispenser pad.  Flush 3 gallons of water through the filter befor use. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) This will clean the water supply system and rem[...]

 operating operating your side-by-side refrigerator C    Press the Lighting button to turn on the dispenser LED lamp.    Press t[...]

USING THE CONTROL PANEL Freezer/Fridge (T emperatur e adjustment) Press the Fr eezer or F ridge button until the desir ed temperature is set. For lower temperature, pr ess the Freezer or F ridge button until more LED lights (coldest). For higher temperature, pr ess the Freezer or F ridge button until less LED lights (cold). Each time you press the [...]

22_ operating CAUTION operating your side-by-side refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL (CONT’D) Cubed Ice , Crushed Ice Enjoy cubed or crushed ice by selecting your prefer ence from the digital contr ol panel. The ice type light indicates the type of ice that is currently chosen. function. In this case, the ice will not be produced. Canceling coo[...]

operating your side-by-side refrigerator STORING FOOD The Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving features and functions. Her e are some of the customized compartments we have cr eated to keep your food fresher , longer . Remember , in order to prevent odor penetration to the ice, stor ed food sh[...]

Storing Food in the Fr eezer  • Canbeusedforfrozenfoodssuchaspizza,pasta,burritos, and fajitas. • Inordertopr eventodorpenetrationtotheice,storedfood should be wrapped securely .  Can be used for small packages [...]

cleaning and maintaining your side-by- side refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER/FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 1.  Firmly grab the door bin with both hands and lift it up gently to remove the door bin.  Pull the shelf out as far as it goes. Then lift it up and remove it. (W ir[...]

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. Y ou can remove the drawers and shelves for a more thor ough cleaning. Just make[...]

cleaning and maintaining your side-by- side refrigerator CHANGING THE WATER FILTER If the water filter indicator turns into red, filtering ability may decrease. Then you need to change the water filter . Water filter is located on the bottom right side of the r efrigerator . 1.  T ur n the water filter 90˚ counter -clockwise.  Pul[...]

28_ appendix appendix TROUBLESHOOTING  SOLUTION     •Checkthatthepowerplugisproperlyconnec[...]

warranty_29 warranty SAMSUNG REFRIGERA TOR (26 CUBIC FEET AND LARGER CAP ACITY) LIMITED W ARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electr onics America, Inc. (Samsung) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by Samsung against manufacturing [...]

30_warranty THERE ARE NO EXPRESS W ARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO W ARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPL Y AFTER THE EXPRESS W ARRANTY PERIODS ST A TED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS W ARRANTY OR [...]

05 WIRING DIAGRAM wiring diagram _31 wiring diagram[...]

Ambient Room T emperature Limits This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatur es specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate. Class Symbol Ambient Temperatu re range (°C) Extended T emperate SN +10 to +32 T emperate N +16 to +32 Subtropical ST +16 to +38 T ropical T +16 to +43 Internal temperatures may be a ect[...]