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RSG257**

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Free Standing Appliance

DA99-01746A(EN)-GGH-0.9.indd   1

2010.8.20   4:31:49 PM

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Page 1: ...possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register RSG257 English Free Standing Appliance DA99 01746A EN GGH 0 9 indd 1 2010 8 20 4 31 49 PM ...

Page 2: ...ew light with LED tower lighting Premium Design Ice and Water Dispenser Quick and easy access to filtered water and cubed crushed ice with the external dispenser External Digital Display and Control Controlling the refrigerator is easy with the external digital display It shows the inside temperatures when to change your filter and also controls the ice and water dispenser Clear View Icemaker The ...

Page 3: ...fety precautions Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Follow directions explicitly Unplug the power plug from the wall socket Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock Call the service center for help These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference SEVERE WARNING SIGNS D...

Page 4: ...ile the Refrigerator is plugged in may cause electric shock If you wish to dispose of the Refrigerator remove the doors and seals before throwing it away The doors and their seals can entrap a child if they climb into the Refrigerator Make sure that the doors are off and ensure that no one is suffocated by being locked inside The Refrigerator must be safely grounded Always make sure that you have ...

Page 5: ...f the appliance When you open or close the door the articles may fall and cause personal injury and or damage to surrounding objects Do not store pharmaceutical products scientific materials and temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator Products that require exact temperature controls should not be stored in the Refrigerator Do not allow children to climb stand or hang on shelves and hand...

Page 6: ... Refrigerator and turn it off 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 tr...

Page 7: ...ts to the doors 15 Checking the water dispenser line 16 Installing the water line 18 Using the control panel Digital display 20 Controlling the temperature 21 Using the ice and cold water dispenser 22 Storing food 24 Removing the freezer fridge accessories 25 Cleaning the refrigerator 26 Changing the interior lights the water filters 27 Using the doors 28 Before using icemaker 29 Troubleshooting 3...

Page 8: ... left back and top for air circulation If your refrigerator is not level the internal cooling system may not work correctly Refer to drawing and dimensions below for overall space required for use Please ensure that appliance can be moved freely in the event of maintenance service When moving your refrigerator To prevent floor damage be sure the front levelling legs are in the up position above th...

Page 9: ... few hours to reach the appropriate temperature You can store food and drinks in the Refrigerator after the temperature is sufficiently cool Check the accessory list below 01 SETTING UP First things first Make sure that you can easily move your refrigerator to its final location by measuring doorways both width and height thresholds ceilings stairways etc The following chart details the exact heig...

Page 10: ...e Refrigerator 1 Remove two water lines gray one is for ice and the other one is for water by pressing the coupler 1 and pulling the water line 2 away Reattaching the Water Supply Line 1 The Water Line must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent water leakage from the dispenser 2 Insert the 2 clips in the install pack and check that each clip holds the line firmly Do not cut the water lin...

Page 11: ...hinge screws 4 and the ground screw 5 by turning counter clockwise and take off the upper hinge 6 Be careful that the door does not fall on you as you are removing it 3 Next remove the door from the lower hinge 7 by carefully lifting the door straight up 8 4 Remove the lower hinge 9 from the bracket 10 by gently lifting the lower hinge upwards Reattaching the freezer doors To reattach the freezer ...

Page 12: ...ving it 3 Remove the door from the lower hinge 5 by lifting the door straight up 6 4 Remove the lower hinge 7 from the bracket 8 by gently lifting the lower hinge upwards Reattaching the Fridge door To reattach the fridge doors replace parts in reverse order Fixing the Doors Fix the Doors by replacing 2 screws in the accessory pack as shown after finishing all operations 1 4 2 3 Be sure to keep tr...

Page 13: ...ver Open both the freezer and fridge doors and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter clockwise When the Freezer part is lower than the Fridge part Insert a flat blade screwdriver into a slot on the Freezer Leg then turn it clockwise When the Fridge part is lower than the Freezer part Insert a flat blade screwdriver into a slot on the Fridge Leg then turn it clockwis...

Page 14: ...ease the nut 1 make sure that you use the Allen wrench provided 3 to loosen the bolt 2 in a counter clockwise direction You should then be able to unscrew the nut 1 with your fingers 2 Adjust the height difference between the doors by turning the bolt 2 clockwise or counter clockwise When you turn clockwise the door will move up 3 After adjusting the doors turn the nut 1 clockwise until it reaches...

Page 15: ...i you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure Make sure the water storage tank inside the Refrigerator is properly filled To do this press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet Water line installation kits are available at extra cost from your dealer We recommend using a water supply kit that contains copper tubing Connecting to the water supply...

Page 16: ...e to a drinkable water source If you have to repair or disassemble the water line cut off 1 4 of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug leak free connection Installing the water filter Before installing the water filter please remove the top shelf 1 Remove the water filter cover 1 2 Remove the fixed cap by turning it counter clockwise Keep the cap in a safe place for later use if you don t...

Page 17: ...button and push the dispenser pad 3 Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear approx 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 spu...

Page 18: ...ange the filter press and hold this button for 3 seconds to reset the filter schedule Lighting Button Press the Lighting button to turn on the dispenser LED lamp Fridge Button Press the Fridge button to set the fridge to your desired temperature You can set temperature between 34 F 46 F Power cool will operate when the temperature is set lower than 34 F Ice Off Button Press the Ice Off button to t...

Page 19: ...se the dispenser light under the display will be on constantly If you would like the dispenser light to come on only when using the dispenser turn the Lighting feature off by pressing the Lighting button Power Cool This icon will light up when you activate the Power Cool feature refer to number 5 Fridge Button on Page 18 to select this function For a quick fridge cool down use Power Cool If you se...

Page 20: ...ature is shown in the temperature display Keep in mind that foods like ice cream may melt at 4ºF The temperature display will move sequentially from 8ºF and 14ºF When the display reaches 8ºF it will begin again at 14ºF Five seconds after the new temperature is set the display will again show the actual current freezer temperature However this number will change as the Freezer adjusts to the new te...

Page 21: ...e objects in the chute or ice maker bucket It may result in personal injury or material damage 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 In order to operate the ice maker properly water pressure of 20 125 psi is required If you have a long vac...

Page 22: ... fresher longer Remember in order to prevent odor penetration to the ice stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible Because these following operating instructions cover various models your refrigerator may differ from those described in this manual 22_ operating 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 CAUTION Lamp Cover Water Filter Foldable Shelf 12 9 11 10 DA99 01746A EN GGH 0 9 indd 22 2010 8 2...

Page 23: ...large bulky items such as gallons of milk or other large bottles and containers Fruit Vegetable Drawer Used to preserve the freshness of your stored vegetables and fruits Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not tip and fall out when the refrigerator door is opened If you plan to go away for a significant time empty the refrigerator and turn it off Wipe the excess moisture fro...

Page 24: ...y lifting it up 4 Drawer Cover Remove all Drawers before removing the cover Pull the cover out to the hole point then turn and lift it up 5 Ice Bucket Freezer Remove the Icemaker Bucket by lifting up and pulling it out slowly Grip the handle as shown in the figure Lift the low part slightly Take the ice bucket out slowly Do not use excessive force when removing the drawer cover Otherwise the cover...

Page 25: ...inet surfaces should be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth To keep your appliance looking its best the exterior should be polished once or twice a year Do not use Benzene Thinner or Clorox for cleaning They may damage the surface of the appliance and can create a risk of fire Cleaning the Rubber door seals If the rubber door seals are dirty the doors may not close p...

Page 26: ...r 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 water from your fridge 1 Remove the water filter from the box and put a month indicator sticker on the filter as shown Place a sticker on the filter that dates six months in t...

Page 27: ...ispenser This is due to air getting into the line It should pose no problem to operation Ordering replacement filters 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 do...

Page 28: ...t come out Check for any ice stuck in the chute and remove it The first batch of ice cubes may be small due to air in the pipe after connection any air will be purged during normal use When ICE OFF blinks on the display panel reinsert the bucket and or make sure it s installed properly When the door is open the Ice and water dispenser do not work If you close the door hard it may cause water spill...

Page 29: ...tion Is the refrigerator door ajar Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time Ice is not dispensing Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice Is the water line connected and the shut off valve open Did you manually stop the ice making function Make sure Ice Type is set to Cubed or Crushed Is there any ice blocked within the ice...

Page 30: ... United States In home service is not available in all areas To receive in home service the product must be unobstructed and accessible from floor level to service personnel If during in home service repair cannot be completed it may be necessary to remove repair and return the product If in home service is unavailable Samsung may elect at our option to provide for transportation of our choice to ...

Page 31: ... SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE...

Page 32: ...y Road Suite 201 Mt Arlington NJ 07956 CANADA 800 SAMSUNG 800 726 7864 www samsung com ca Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Code No DA99 01746A REV 0 9 In an effort to promote recycling this user manual is printed on recycled paper DA99 01746A EN GGH 0 9 indd 32 2010 8 20 4 32 30 PM ...

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