Samsung RSG257 manual

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    Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/r egister RSG257** English Free Standing Appliance DA99-01746B(EN-1)-GGH-0.6.indd 1 2010.7.7 4:36:58 PM[...]

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    Features of your new Refrigerator KEY FEA TURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERA TOR Y our Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator comes equipped with many space-saving, innovative storage and energy-efficient features.  T win Cooling Plus™ The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the Freezer and Refri[...]

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    Safety Information SAFETY INFORMA TION Befor e using your new Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator , please r ead this manual thoroughly to ensur e that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the features and functions that your new appliance of fers. Because the following instruction covers various models, the characteristics of your Refrige[...]

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    Do not put undue stress on the power cor d or place heavy articles on it.     Placing heavy articles on the power cord cr eate 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, i[...]

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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 br eakable 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 expa[...]

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     • It may cause personal injury and/or material damage. ?[...]

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    Contents                                                08  ?[...]

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    8_ setting up setting up your side-by-side refrigerator GETTING READY TO INST ALL THE REFRIGERA TOR 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 of fer . ?[...]

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    setting up _9 01 SETTING UP SETTING UP THE REFRIGERA TOR Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the featur es 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[...]

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    10_ setting up setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SETTING UP THE REFRIGERA TOR DOORS If your entrance won’t allow the r efrigerator to pass easily through it, you can r emove the doors. Removing the Fr ont Leg Cover First, open both the freezer and r efrigerator doors, and then take off the fr ont leg cover by tur ning the three scr ews co[...]

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    setting up _11 Removing the fr eezer door A few things to mention first.  Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges ar e not bent or broken.  Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wir e har ness on the door .  Place doors on a protected surface to pr event scratching or damage.  W ith the Freezer [...]

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    12_ setting up Removing the Fridge Door  W ith the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover 1 using a screwdriver .  Remove hinge screws 2 and the ground scr ew 3 by turning counter -clockwise, and take of f the upper hinge 4 . Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are r emoving it.  Remove the door from t[...]

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    setting up _13 01 SETTING UP LEVELLING THE REFRIGERA TOR Now that the doors are back on the r efrigerator , you want to make sure the r efrigerator 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 r efrigerator is also adjustable. Before lev[...]

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    14_ setting up MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DOORS Remember , a level r efrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on levelling the r efrigerator .  ?[...]

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    setting up _15 CHECKING THE W A TER DISPENSER LINE A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your new Samsung Refrigerator . T o help pr omote better health, the Samsung water filter removes unwanted particles fr om your water . However , it does not sterilize or destroy micr oorganisms. Y ou may need to purchase a water purifying system[...]

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    16_ setting up setting up your side-by-side refrigerator INST ALLING THE W A TER LINE Connecting the water line to the Refrigerator . There ar e several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. Y ou may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardwar e store. • 1/4” compression nut • plasti c tubing • copper tubing[...]

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    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 - tight[...]

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    operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator Using the Contr ol Panel / Digital Display   Speeds up the time needed to freeze pr oducts in the freezer . This can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze items that spoil easily or if the temperatur e in the freezer has warmed dramatically (For[...]

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    USING THE DIGIT AL DISPLA Y “ Freezer T emp.” indicates the current Fr eezer temperature. “ Fridge T emp.” indicates the current Fridge temperature. When not in use the Display will turn off, this is normal. Power Fr eeze This icon will light up when you activate the “ Power Freeze ” featur e. “ Power Freeze ” is gr eat for times wh[...]

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    Ice Of f This icon will light up when you activate the “Ice Off” featur e. In this case, the ice will not be produced. When ICE OFF blinks on the display panel, reinsert the bucket and/or make sur e it’ s installed pr operly . Child Lock This icon will light up when you activate the “Lock” feature. In this case, you won’ t be able to us[...]

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    operating _21 02 OPERA TING operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator USING THE ICE AND COLD W A TER DISPENSER Using the W ater Dispenser Press the W ater 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 fr om splashing out. T o get cooler[...]

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    STORING FOOD The Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving features and functions. Her e are some of the customized compartments we have cr eated to keep your food fresher , longer . Remember , in order to pr event odor penetration to the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight [...]

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    Storing Food in the Fr eezer   Can be used to store all types of fr ozen food.  Can be used for small packages of frozen food.  Best used to store meats or dry foods. Stored food should be wrapped secur ely using foil or other suitab[...]

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    operating the SAMSUNG side-by-side refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER/FRIDGE ACCESSORIES Cleaning and rearranging the interior of the fr eezer is a snap.  Remove the shelf by pulling the shelf out to the hole point as shown at the right figure, then turn and lift it up[...]

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    CLEANING THE REFRIGERA TOR 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. Y ou can r emove the drawers and shelves for a more thor ough cleaning. Just ma[...]

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    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 r efrigerator . - Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. If you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact your service center . Changing the LED T ype Lightin[...]

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    4. Once you have completed this process, hold the Ice Of f button simultaneously for 3 seconds to reset the filter schedule. 5. Lastly ,Flush 3 gallons through filter before use (flush appr oximately 6 minutes) Make sure that water flows clearly again befor e drinking. 6. See installing the water filter instructions page 16. A newly installed [...]

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    28_ operating BEFORE USING ICEMAKER Remove - Hold the handle as shown in figure1. - Slightly pull up the bottom part. - T ake out the ice bucket slowly . Install - Assemble it in the reverse or der 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 [...]

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    troubleshooting  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 contr ol on the display panel set to the correct temperature? T ry setting it to a lower temperature.  Is the refrigerator in dir ect sunlig[...]

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    30_ warranty W arranty Information In case the need for ser vicing arises Limited W arranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. (her eafter r eferred to as SECA) against manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for the following periods: Labor : 1 year (in-home) Parts : 1 year Compres[...]

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    memo DA99-01746B(EN-1)-GGH-0.6.indd 31 2010.7.7 4:37:34 PM[...]

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    In an effort to pr omote recycling this user manual is printed on r ecycled paper . DA99-01746B(EN-1)-GGH-0.6.indd 32 2010.7.7 4:37:35 PM[...]