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refrigerator's cabinet on the left hand-side wall.
OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION
operation/performance, parts, accesories or service, call:
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SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
RS253BAWW
RS253BABB
RS255BAWW
RS255BABB
RS257BASB
RS257BARB
CONTENTS
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SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR.........................................................4
MAJOR FEATURES .....................................................................................4
CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................5
DIGITAL PANEL...........................................................................................6
TEMPERATURE CONTROL .......................................................................7
ICE and COLD WATER DISPENSER .........................................................7
SHELVES and BINS.....................................................................................8
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ...........................................................................9
CoolSelect Zone
Drawer GUIDE.............................................................11
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES..........................................13
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES..............................13
CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES .............................................................14
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT .........................................................15
WATER FILTER ..........................................................................................16
DOORS.......................................................................................................16
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INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR .............................................17
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ...........................................18
REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS......................................21
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR............................................................24
ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS ....................25
CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE...........................................26
INSTALLING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE .........................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................29
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WARRANTY ...............................................................................................30
In the U.S. for questions about features,
1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG)
www.samsung.com
RS253BAVQ
RS253BASB
RS255BASB
RS257BAWW
RS257BABB
DA68-01468A REV(0.7)
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Write the model and serial number here: Model # Serial # Find these numbers on a label of the refrigerator’s cabinet on the left hand-side wall. OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNING SIGNS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR...4 MAJOR FEATURES ...4 CONTROL PANEL...5... -
Page 2: Safety Warning Signs
• Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual. • The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision. WARNING •... - Page 3 SAFETY WARNING SIGNS CAUTION SIGNS Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. • When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freezer.
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Page 4: Operating Instructions
SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR Once you have performed the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, check the power supply and electricity source. If you have any questions, contact your SAMSUNG Electronics service center. Place the refigerator in an appropriate loca- tion with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator. -
Page 5: Control Panel
ICE TYPE BUTTON Use this button to choose Cubed or Crushed Ice or Ice off. FILTER CHANGE BUTTON In order to change filter, press this button for 3 sec. POWER COOL BUTTON Speeds up the cooling process in the refrigerator FRIDGE BUTTON... -
Page 6: Digital Panel
-When there is no button press for 30 seconds after the last button input Note) Black lines could appear on the LCD panel for a moment. It is due to static electricity that is a general phenomenon of LCD. It disappears automatically in a while. (It occurs when wiping the display panel with a dry cloth or controlling the buttons in dry surrounding conditions.) -
Page 7: Temperature Control
• The temperature of the freezer or the refrigerator rises from frequent openings and from warm food. This may cause the digital display to blink . The digital display will stop blinking when the WARNING freezer and refrigerator return to the normal temperature. -
Page 8: Shelves And Bins
Dairy Compartment Water Filter Light (upper) Wine Shelf (RS257BA) Light Switch Gallon Door Bin Spill-proof glass Shelf Deodorizer Lights (lower) (RS255BA,257BA) Egg Container CoolSelect Zone Drawer (Chilled Bin for RS253BA) Gallon Door Bins Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Door Bin Top Lips... -
Page 9: Food Storage Guide
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER Ice chute Do not put your fingers, hands or any other insuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker bucket, as this may result in personal injury or material damage. WARNING Door Bin (Tilt Pocket) •... - Page 10 Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out. NOTE • If you have a long vacation planned, empty the refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may develop. WARNING...
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Page 11: Tm Drawer Guide
Thaw Time 4 hours Weight 0.8 lb Depending on the size and thickness of the meat and fish, the thawing time may vary. The above chart represents the total weight of food in the CoolSelect Zone NOTE • With the “Thaw” option selected, food stored in the CoolSelect Zone thawed should be removed. - Page 12 • When “Cool” is selected, the temperature will be the same as the set temperature of the refrigerator. The digi- tal panel shows the same temperature as that of the dis- play panel. • When using “Cool”, the CoolSelect Zone extra refrigerator space.
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Page 13: Removing The Freezer Accessories
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES Spill Proof Glass Shelf • Pull the shelf out as far as it will go. Then lift it up and gently remove it. Vegetable & Fruit Drawer • Press the extrusions on the left and right sides inside the cover of Veggie Box/Dry Box and remove it by pulling forward. -
Page 14: Cleaning The Accessories
WARNING Ice and water dispenser • Use a damp cloth to clean the ice and water dispenser. Then wipe it out with a dry cloth. • To keep drainage grid dry, do not touch ice and water dispenser. Rubber door seals •... -
Page 15: Changing The Interior Light
Remove the cover with a flat blade screw driver as shown. • Take out the cartridge from the cover and soak it in clean, warm water for at least 4 hrs. Completely dry out the cartridge in sunlight for at least 8 hrs in an open area. -
Page 16: Water Filter
It is recommended that you should hold button for 3 seconds after replaced the cartridge. (see “Install the water filter” section for more information) • If you install a new water filter, throw away the first six glassfuls of water, or until water flows clearly. Using the dispenser without the water filter •... -
Page 17: Installation Instructions
• See “Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator” on the next page. Allow sufficient space for air circulation of the internal cooling system. • When the refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal cooling system may not work correctly. 1/8 inch Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing the refrigerator. -
Page 18: Removing The Refrigerator Doors
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Front Leg Cover Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise. Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator 1) Remove the screw from clamp ( ). -
Page 19: Removing The Freezer Door
(➁). 2) Remove hinge screws ( ➂ ) and ground screw ( ➃ ) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge (➄) along the arrow (➅). Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. -
Page 20: Removing The Refrigerator Door
2) Remove hinge screws (➁) and ground screw ( ➂ ) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge ( ➃ ) in the direction of the arrow (➄). Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. -
Page 21: Reattaching The Refrigerator Doors
(➁). 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➄) into the hole (➅). After levelling between the upper hinge hole (➆) and the hole of the cabinet (➇). Reattach hinge screws (➈) and gound screw (➉) in a clockwise direction. -
Page 22: Reattaching The Refrigerator Door
(➇). Reattach hinge screws (➈) and gound screw (➉) in the clockwise direction. 4) Put the front part of the upper hinge cover ( ) on the front part of the upper hinge ( ) and reattach it from the front part of the upper hinge cover first. -
Page 23: Reattaching The Water Supply Line
REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Water Supply Line 1) While pressing the front face of coupler (➁), insert the water line (➀) in the coupler. 2) Tighten the screw on the clamp ( ). Reattaching the Front Leg Cover Put on the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure. -
Page 24: Leveling The Refrigerator
➀ Case 2) Freezer door is higher than that of the refrigerator Do not make small adjustments with the control lever, Please refer to the next page. NOTE Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) ( ➀ ) into a slot of the control lever (➁), turn it clockwise and level the... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Clearance Between The Doors
Please open the doors and adjust them as follows: 1) Release the nut (①) on the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt (➁). When you release the nut (①), use enclosed hex wrench (➂) to turn the bolt(➁) in a slightly counterclockwise direction. -
Page 26: Checking The Water Dispenser Line
2) The water filter removes particles. It does not sterilize or destroy any micro-organisms. 3) If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 20psi), you should install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure. -
Page 27: Installation Of The Water Dispenser Line
Water line must be connected to drinkable water only. NOTE Cut off 1/4 inch of the provided plastic tubing squarely to prevent leaks when reconnect. Install the water filter. 1) As shown, the fixed cap separates from the refrigerator by rotating it counterclockwise. -
Page 28: Check Amount Of Water
4) Open the refrigerator door and check if water leaks around the water filter. • A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause water to briefly spurt from the dispenser. • Before reinstalling the water filter, remove the wine shelf (RS257BA). -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall? The food in the refrigerator is frozen • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to a warmer temperature. -
Page 30: Consumer Support
SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. SAMSUNG will repair or replace any part found to be defective, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. - Page 31 MEMO...
- Page 32 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com...