Samsung RSG257AA manual

Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register RSG257AA English DA99-01746A(EN)-GGH.indd 1 2008.7.10 12:12:35 PM[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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. Do not put a container filled with water on the Refrigerator. • If it spills, it may cause fire or electric sho[...]

CAUTION SIGNS Use good judgment when filling the Refrigerator with food and drinks. • In an overfull Refrigerator, heavy, fragile, bulky or breakable items may fall out and cause personal injury and/or damage to surrounding objects. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the Freezer drawer. • When the contents freeze and then expand, the gl[...]

Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole or ice chute. • It may cause personal injury and/or material damage. 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 [...]

Contents SETTING UP YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR 08 OPERATING THE SAMSUNG SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 WARRANTY 30 8 Getting ready to install the refrigerator 10 Setting up the refrigerator doors 13 Levelling the refrigerator 14 Making minor adjustments to the doors 15 Checking the water dispenser line 16 Installing the water l[...]

8_ setting up 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 l[...]

Setting Up _9 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[...]

10_ setting up 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-cl[...]

setting up _11 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. With the Freezer door closed, remove the[...]

12_ setting up Removing the Fridge Door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 1 using a screwdriver. 2. Remove hinge screws 2 and the ground screw 3 by turning counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge 4 . Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it. 3. Remove the door from the lower hinge 5 by lifting[...]

setting up _13 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 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 levellin[...]

14_ 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 refrigerator. When the door of the freezer is higher than the fridge In the case of the process to correct the imbalance is the same. Open the doors and[...]

setting up _15 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. You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do tha[...]

16_ setting up 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. • 1/4” compression nut • plastic tubing • copper tubing • fer[...]

setting up _17 4. Remove the filter cap and insert the filter into the filter housing. 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. Remember, do not over- tighten.[...]

operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator Using the Control Panel / Digital Display Power Freeze Button Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the freezer. This can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze items that spoil easily or if the temperature in the freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open). Fr[...]

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 n[...]

20_ Operating 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 abl[...]

Operating _21 02 OPERATING operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE ICE AND COLD WATER DISPENSER Using the Water Dispenser Press the Water button. Place your cup the water outlet and push gently against the dispenser pad. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the water from splashing out. To get cooler water [...]

22_ Operating 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 a[...]

Operating _23 Storing Food in the Freezer Ice Maker Bucket Shelves Can be used to store all types of frozen food. Door Bins Can be used for small packages of frozen food. Drawers Best used to store meats or dry foods. Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers. Storing Food in the Fridge Dai[...]

24_ Operating operating the 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. 2. DOOR BIN Remove the Door Bin by hold[...]

Operating _25 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 cleanin[...]

26_ Operating operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator. - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact your service center. Changing the LED Type Lighting Do[...]

4. Once you have completed this process, hold the Ice Off button simultaneously for 3 seconds to reset the filter schedule. 5. Lastly, run about 0.8 gal. of water through water dispenser and throw away. Make sure that water flows clearly again before drinking. 6. See installing the water filter instructions page 16. A newly installed water filt[...]

28_ Operating 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 [...]

troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature. • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a he[...]

W arranty SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR (24.1 CUBIC FEET AND LARGER CAPACITY) LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by Samsung against manufacturing defects in mate[...]

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