Samsung RF266AB manual

Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing your Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register RF265AB RF266AB[...]

Features of your new Refrigerator KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR Your Samsung French Door 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[...]

Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION Before using your new Samsung French Door 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 m[...]

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 m[...]

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, [...]

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 use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug. Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins. • A Dirty power plug [...]

Contents SETTINGUPYOUR               FRENCHDOORREFRIGERA TOR                                            08 OPERA TINGYOURSAMSUNG FRENCHDOORREFRIGERA [...]

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung French Door Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers. SelectingthebestlocationfortheRefrigerator • A location with easy access to the[...]

Setting Up _9 SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed and 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 betw[...]

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Disassemble the Freezer drawer 1. Push the upper drawer until it reaches to the cabinet rear wall. 10_ Setting Up 2. Remove the tilting pocket( 1 ) by pulling on both brackets( 2 ) upward at the same time. 3. Take out the lower basket( 3 ) by lifting the basket up from rail system. 1 2 3 4. Remove four 10mm [...]

Setting Up _11 12 1 2 1 0 1 1 01 SETTING UP REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Assemble the Refrigerator doors 1. Reattach two flat head screws( 1 ) and two hex head screws( 2 ) to the hinge completely. 2. Place the hole in the bottom of the door( 3 )over the lower hinge ( 4 ) Be aware not to miss the hinge cap because it can be easily taken off. [...]

12_ Setting Up 7 8 6 4. With the drawer pulled out fully, insert the lower basket ( 6 ) into the rail system. 5. Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 7 ) into both brackets ( 8 ), and push down until they lock into place. ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER 2. Hang the freezer door front onto open slots on the sides. 3. Tighten four 10mm hex-head screws c[...]

Setting Up _13 ControlLever Screwdriver Screwdriver ControlLever 01 SETTING UP ADJUSTING THE DOORS Now that the doors are back on the Refrigerator, you want to make sure the Refrigerator is level so you can make final adjustments. If the Refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even. When the Left door is[...]

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS Remember a level Refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the Refrigerator. 14_ Setting Up When the left door is lower than the right door. When the left door is higher than the right door.[...]

Setting Up _15 01 SETTING UP ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRAWER LEVEL 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the four Phillips screws ( 2 ) slightly to loosen the door. 2. Loosen the controller screw( 3 ) with a Phillips screwdriver. 3. Find the best level to align the door slope. After adjustment, first tighten screw ( 3 ) a[...]

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE A water dispenser is just 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 w[...]

Setting Up _17 01 SETTING UP 1. Slip the compression nut through the supplied plastic tubing . 2. Tighten the compression nut onto the 1/4” compression fitting. - If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut (not included) and ferrule (not included) on copper tubing (not included) as shown. - If you are using plastic tubing , insert [...]

18_ Setting Up 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 _19 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL 02 OPERATING Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the Freezer. It can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the Freezer has warmed dramatically (for example, if the door was left open). Press the Ice off [...]

20_ Operating USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY “Freezer Temp” indicates the current Freezer temperature. “Fridge Temp” indicates the current Refrigerator temperature. Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator Power Freeze This icon will light up when you activate the “Power Freeze” feature. “Power Freeze” is great when you need a lot[...]

Operating _21 USING THE COLD WATER DISPENSER CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE 02 OPERATING Using the Water dispenser (RF266AB) Place a glass underneath the water outlet and push gently against the water dispenser lever with your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the water from splashing out. If you have just installed t[...]

22_ Operating Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator wherever it appears PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Light 3 Spill Proof Glass Shelf Vertical Hinged Section Internal Water Dispenser (RF266AB) 5 Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Ice maker Ice Bin 8 Tilting Pocket Ligh[...]

Operating _23 02 OPERATING If you plan to go away for a long time, empty the Refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe the excess moisture from the inside of the appliance and leave the doors open. This helps keep odor and mold from developing. STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER DRAWER Can be used to store meat and dry foods. Stored food should be placed in a co[...]

24_ Operating USING THE COOL SELECT PANTRY™ USING THE TILTING POCKET The Cool Select Pantry™ is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature control. This pantry can be used for large party trays, deli items, pizza, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a temperature control which can adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the pantr[...]

Operating _25 02 OPERATING Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator 1. Door Bins & Dairy Compartment To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. To replace - Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops. Do not adjust a bin that is loaded with food CAUTION Injury may occur if the door bins are not fi[...]

26_ Operating USING THE DOORS The Refrigerator doors are equipped with a door opening and closing feature that ensures that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed. When the Refrigerator door is only partially open, it will automatically close. The door will stay open when opened more than around 3 Inches. 4. Cool Select Pantry™ To re[...]

Operating _27 02 OPERATING 1. Tilting Pocket To remove - Pull the brackets ( 1 ) upward until you hear a clicking sound and remove the pocket To replace - Hook the ends of the pocket into both brackets ( 1 ) and push down until it locks into place. 2. Auto Pull out Drawer To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up rear of drawer and[...]

28_ Operating CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung French Door 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 cleaning[...]

Operating _29 02 OPERATING Changing the Interior Light in the Refrigerator 1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2. Pull the shield down while pushing it backwards to remove it. 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. 4. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly. CAUTION Before changing any of interior lights, unplug the Refrigerator from the pow[...]

30_ Operating CHANGING THE WATER FILTER The “Filter Indicator” light lets you know when it is time to change your water filter cartridge. To give you preparation time to get a new filter, the red light will come on just before the capacity of the current filter runs out. Changing the filter on time provides you with the freshest, cleanest w[...]

T roubleshooting 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 near a heat [...]

32_ Troubleshooting W arranty SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR (26 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 manufacturi[...]

Troubleshooting _33 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUA[...]

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