Samsung RF26VAB 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 RF26VAB[...]

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, [...]

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. D[...]

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 Check the accessory list below. Water filter (DA29-00003B) Hex wrench (DA80-00002C) Compression fitting (DA62-00305A) Compression nut (DA74-00070B) Fastener (DA60-00143B) 01 SETTING UP REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS If the Refrigerator is too large to pass through your doorway easily, you can remove the refrigerator doors. Disassem[...]

10_ setting up Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 3. Remove the 3 hex head bolts( 7 ) attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a Wrench(10mm). With a Philips head screwdriver, remove the ground screw( 8 ) attached to the upper left and right door hinges. Remove the upper left and right door hinges( 9 ). 4. Lift the door straight [...]

setting up _11 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. Push the upper drawer until it reaches to the cabinet rear wall. DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER 4. Remove four 10mm hex-head bolts from both sides. 5. Lift the fre[...]

12_ Setting Up Setting up your French Door Refrigerator REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Assemble the Refrigerator doors 1. Reattach the lower left and right door hinges( 12 ). With a Philips head screwdriver, insert and tighten the 2 screws( 10 ) into the lower left and right door hinges. With a Allen Wrench(3/16”), insert and tighten the 2 he[...]

Setting Up _13 USING THE DOORS The Refrigerator doors 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. 01 SETTING UP REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS 4. Reconnect the 3 electrical connecto[...]

14_ Setting Up 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. 7 8 6 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 _15 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 that 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 lower than the Right door. Insert a flat-blade sc[...]

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. 16_ Setting Up 1. If you open the drawer ( 1 ), you can see the lower hinge ( 2 ). 2. Insert the supplied hex wre[...]

Setting Up _17 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. Freezer Drawer Adjustment part 1 2 3 Example) [...]

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 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 [...]

Setting Up _19 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 [...]

20_ 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 _21 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL 02 OPERATING Press the Freezer/PowerFr eeze button to set the Freezer to your desired temperature. You can set the temperature between 8°F and -14°F Press and hold the Freezer/PowerFr eeze Button for 3 seconds, to speed up the time needed to fr[...]

22_ Operating USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY “Freezer Temp” indicates the current Freezer temperature. “Fridge Temp” indicates the current Refrigerator 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 when you[...]

Operating _23 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE 02 OPERATING Basic Temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments The basic temperature and/or recommended temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are -2°F and 38°F respectively. If the temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments [...]

24_ Operating USING THE ICE AND COLD WATER DISPENSER Press the Ice / Water button to select the type of you want Using the Ice Dispenser Place a glass underneath the ice dispenser and push gently against the dispenser lever with your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the ice from bouncing out. Using the Water dispe[...]

Operating _25 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator wherever it appears PARTS AND FEATURES 02 OPERATING Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. When closing the door, make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door. If the Vertical Hinged Se[...]

26_ Operating STORING FOOD STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR USING THE TILTING POCKET The Samsung French Door 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. In order to further prevent odor from seeping into[...]

Operating _27 02 OPERATING 2. Tempered Glass Shelves To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction shown ( 1 ) and lift it up vertically ( 2 ) . Pull the shelf out. To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks can drop int[...]

28_ 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. REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 2. Auto Pull out Drawer To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt u[...]

Operating _29 Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free. 02 OPERATING 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. Just make s[...]

30_ Operating Changing the Interior Lights 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 power supply. I[...]

Operating _31 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[...]

32_ Troubleshooting 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 [...]

Warranty _33 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 manufacturing defe[...]

34_ Warranty 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 GUARANTY G[...]

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