RSG257** Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Free Standing Appliance...
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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 cool more efficiently.
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 may differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual.
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Do not put a container filled with water on the Refrigerator. • If it spills, it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not install the Refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water.
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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.
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• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open to keep odor and mold from developing. Service warranty and Modification • Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance is not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can Samsung be responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications. Children can get trapped inside Refrigerators. Before you throw away your old Refrigerator or Freezer, make sure that you;...
Contents SeTTING UP yOUR SIDe-By-SIDe ReFRIGeRATOR OPeRATING The SAMSUNG SIDe-By-SIDe ReFRIGeRATOR TROUBleShOOTING 8 Getting ready to install the refrigerator 9 SEttinG uP 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...
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 location with easy access to the water supply.
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 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-clockwise Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator 1. Remove two water lines(gray one is for ice and the other one is for water)by pressing the coupler...
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.
Removing the Fridge Door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 2. Remove hinge screws the upper hinge . Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it. 3. Remove the door from the lower hinge straight up 4. Remove the lower hinge lifting the lower hinge upwards.
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.
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. In the case of the process to correct the imbalance is the same. Open the doors and adjust them, one at a time, as follows: 1. Unscrew the nut...
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.
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.
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3L). This will clean the water supply system and remove air from the lines. 4. Additional flushing may be required in some households. 5. Open the refrigerator door and make sure there are no water leaks coming from the water filter. A newly installed water filter cartridge may cause water to briefly spurt from the water dispenser.
SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator Using the Control Panel / Digital Display Speeds up the time needed to freeze products in the freezer. This can be Power Freeze helpful if you need to quickly freeze items that spoil easily or if the temperature Button in the freezer has warmed dramatically (For example, if the door was left open).
This icon will light up when you activate the “Energy Saver” function. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied to the Refrigerator. If condensation occurs on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off.
However, this number will change as the Freezer adjusts to the new temperature. Controlling the Fridge temperature The refrigerator temperature can be set between 7ºC and 1ºC to suit your particular needs. Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display.
- It may result in personal injury or material damage. WARNING • Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator. • The water supply to this refrigerator must only be installed/ connected by a suitably qualified person and connect to a potable water supply only.
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 airtight as possible.
• If you plan to go away for a significant 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 WARNING from developing.
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.
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 cleaning.
SAMSUNG Refrigerator. USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTERS. WARNING SAMSUNG will not be legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to property damage caused by water leakage from use of a generic water filter. SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filter.
To order more water filter cartridges, contact your authorized Samsung dealer. 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. After opening beyond a certain point, the door will “catch” and remain open. When the door is ajar ahead of the catch that allows it to stay open, it will close automatically.
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 back by 90 degrees and reinstall it again as shown in figure 2.
• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a heat source? • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating? the food in the fridge is • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct...
In case the need for servicing arises Do not hesitate to call any Samsung authorized Service Center nearby giving them your name, address and telephone number when your product is not functionning properly. Warranty Information Limited warranty for original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
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