Samsung RF266ABRS/XAA-00, RF266ABBP/XAA-00, RF265ABWP/XAA-00, RF265ABPN/XAA-00, RF265ABBP/XAA-00 Owner’s Manual

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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 efficiently.
Additionally, this separate air flow system prevents food odor of one compartment from seeping into

other compartments..

° Cool Select Pantry TM

The Cool Select PantryTM is a fulFwidth drawer with adjustable temperature control,.

• Bigger & Wider Space

The wide shelf area and pantry provide enough space for larger items such as a pizza box, etc,
The wide freezer drawer also provides enough space for 2-3 turkeys..

o Secure Auto Close

The Secure Auto Close feature will automatically close a door that is slightly open.

o Digital Display and Temperature Control
, Water Filtration System

o Door Alarm

A helpful beeper alerts you if the door is ajar.

2_ Features

. Tilting Pocket

The Tilting pocket can be used to store up to a 16" pizza

• Auto Pull Out Drawer

The upper drawer in the freezer comes out automatically as you just open the freezer door,

• Easy Handle

Freezer door can be opened with tess effort,

. Energy Star

Energy star labeled this product could save your energy cost&

For easy future reference, write the model and
serial number down. You will find your model
number and serial number on the left side of the

refrigerator..

Model #
Serial #

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
may differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual, If you have any question, contact

us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or find help and information online at vwzw.samsung.com,

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :

WARNING

CAUTION damage.

CAUTION refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions:

(_ 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 arehereto prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death,

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your

Do NOT attempt.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS

Do not plug several appliances into the same power receptacle.
o Largeappliancesdrawa lotof power.Poweringmorethanoneapplianceor machinefromasinglepowersource

couldcauseoverheatingandcausea fire..

Make sure that the power plug is not kinked or damaged by the back of the Refrigerator.
,, A damagedpower plug mayoverheatand causea fire

Do not spray water directly into or on the outside of the Refrigerator/Freezer drawer,
a Watercould get into theinteriormachinepartsand cause electricshock,

Do not use aerosols near the Refrigerator.
= Aerosolsusednearthe Refrigeratormaycause an explosionor fire

Safety Inforrnation 3

Do not put undue stress on the power cord or place heaW articles on it.

• Ptacingheavyarticleson the powercord create theriskof explosionor fire.

Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
° It maycause electricshock

Do not put a container filled with water on the Refrigerator.
° If itspills,it may causefireor electricshock,

Do not install the Refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact
with water.

• Wetand/or deterioratedinsulationof the internalelectricalpartsmay causeelectric shock or fire

Do not store volatile, flammable or high evaporating substances in the refrigerator.
° Storingbenzene,thinner,alcohol,ether, LPgas, dryice,andother such products maycause explosions.

Do not disassemble or repair the Refrigerator by yourself.
o You runthe riskof fire,appliancemalfunctionsand/or personalinjury°Calfyour nearestservicecenterfor

helpfrom a qualifiedservicetechnician.

[_ Unplug the Refrigerator before changing the interior light.

• ChangingthelightwhiletheRefrigeratoris pluggedin maycauseelectric shock

If you wish to dispose of the Refrigerator, remove the doors and seals before throwing
it away,

,, The doors(andtheirseals)can entrapa chifdif they climbinto the Refrigerator,

Makesurethat the doorsareoff, and ensurethat no one issuffocatedby being lockedinside

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The Refrigerator must be safely grounded

° Always makesurethat you havegroundedthe Refrigeratorbeforeattemptingto investigateor repairany

part ofthe appliance.Powerleakagescancause severeelectricshock.

Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an
electrical ground.

° Improperuseof the groundingplug can resultina risk of electricshock. If itis necessaryto use an

extensioncord to powerthe Refrigerator,useonlya 3-wire extensioncord that has a3-blade ground
plug and a 3-slot receptaclethatwillacceptthe plug on theappliance..Themarked ratingof the extention

cord shouldbe AC 115V-120V, 10A,or more.Additionally,if a groundingadapterisused, makesure the

receptaclebox isalsofullygrounded,

4_ Safety Information

CAUTION SIGNS

1_ Use good judgment when filling the Refrigerator with food and drinks.

,, Inan overfullRefrigerator,heavy,fragile,bulky or breakableitemsmay fallout and causepersonalinjury

and/ordamageto surroundingobjects

Do not put bottles or glass containers in the Freezer drawer,

• Whenthe contentsfreezeandthen expand,the glassmay breakand cause personalinjuryor leave
dangerousglassshardsin the Freezer,.

If the electrical wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.

• Thereisa risk ofelectricshockor fire Havethe plug looked at by a licensedelectrician

Never unplug your Refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
o Alwaysgrip the power cordfirmlyand pullstraightout from theoutiet Yankingor pullingon the power

cord maycausea short-circuit, fireand/or electricshock

° A damagedpowercord mustbe replacedby the manufacturer,a certifiedserviceagentor qualified

servicepersonnel

Do not store articles on the top of the appliance,
° Whenyou openor closethe door, the articlesmayfailandcause personalinjuryand/or damageto

surroundingobjects,

Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific materials and temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.

° Productsthat requireexacttemperaturecontrols shouldnot be stored in theRefrigerator,

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on shelves and handles of the
Refrigerator. They could damage the Refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

[_ if you notice chemical or burning plastic smells or see smoke, unplug the Refrigerator

immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics Service Center.

After your Refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the Freezer

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compartment. Particularly when hands are damp or wet, skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces,

• Skinmay stickto thesuriaceand youmay getfrostbite

Do not put your hands under the appliance.

• Anysharpedgesmay causepersonalinjury,

Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole or ice chute.

• It maycausepersonalinjuryand/or materialdamage,

Safety Information _5

(_ If the Refrigerator will not be used for a long period of time (for example, over several

months), unplug the power from the wall.

• Overtime, deteriorationin tl_epowercord insulationmaycause fire

[_ Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug,

Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins.

• A Dirty power plug can increase the risk of fire.

If the Refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least

five minutes before plugging it back in.

[_ Do not place the equipment directly in sunlight,

The appliance must be positioned so that the power cord is accessible after

installation,

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.

If you have a long vacation planned, empty the Refrigerator and turn it off.

Wipeexcess moisturefromthe insideand leavethedoorsopento keep odor andmold from developing.

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Service Warranty and Modification

• Anychangesor modificationsperformedbya 3rd partyon this finishedapplianceisnot coveredunder
Samsungwarrantyservice,nor canSamsungbe responsibleforsafetyissues1hatresultfrom 3rd party
modifications

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Children can get trapped inside Refrigerators.

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Before you throw away your old Refrigerator or Freezer, make sure that you;

• Takeoff thedoors

o Leavealtshelvesin placesso that childrenmay not easilyclimb insideandshutthe door whiletheyare

inside

(_ This app)iance is not intended for use by small children or infirm persons without capable, adult

supervision. Small children should be supervised when using the appliance.

[_ Do not block air holes

o If the air holesare blocked,especiallywith plasticbag, refrigeratorcan be overcooled

If thiscooling period lastslong,water filterwillbe brokenandcausewater leakage

6_ Safety Information

SETTING UP YOUR

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

08 Getting readyto installthe refrigerator

09 Setting up the refrigerator
09 Removing the refrigerator doors
11 Reattaching the refrigeratordoors
13 Adjusting the doors

14 Making minor adjustments between doors
t 5 Adjusting the freezerdrawer
16 Checking the water dispenser line
17 Installingthe water line

OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

TROUBLESHOOTING

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19 Using the control panel
20 Using the digital display
2t Controlling the temperature
2! Using the cold water dispenser

22 Parts and Features
23 Storing food

24 Using the Coo! Select PantryTM
25 Removing the refrigerator accessories

26 Using the doors
27 Removing the freezer drawer accessories
28 Cleaning the refrigerator
29 Changing the interiorlights
30 Changing the water filter

31 Troubleshooting

32 Warranty

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GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung French Door Refrigeraton 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 water supply, :].............

• A location without direct exposure to sunlight.

° A location with level (or nearly level) flooring 1:
° A location with enough space for the Refrigerator doors to open _,_._,

easily_

° Allow sufficient space for air circulation of the internal cooling 2_,

system .. _..1

If the Refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal , .... 1 _-_

cooling system may not work properly.. \ ......._j.-

First thingl 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 height and depth of Samsung French Door Refrigerator.,

:: ::: :(::MODEL : :: RF266AB(intemal waterdispenser), RF265AB

Capacity(Ou,,Ft) 26

W;dth 35 ,_

Dimension (inch} without Hinge 68 _

Case Height

Depth

with Hinge 70

wilh Door 35 ,%

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(_ • Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing This will help reduce power consumption

and keep your energy bills lower.

. Do not install the Refrigerator where the temperature will go below 50 °F (10 °C),
° Condensation may occur on the french door areas when you use Refrigerator for the first time,

The ESaver function is automatically set to on when power is supplied to the Refrigerator.
If you experience excess condensation, press the E,Saver button again to turn the feature off_

When moving your refrigerator
To prevent floor damage be sure the front levelling legs are

in the up position (above the floor). Refer to 'Levelling the
refrigerator' in the manual.

To protect the finish of the flooring, place the protection

sheet such as packing carton under the refrigerator,

Screwdriver

When installing, servicing or cleaning behind the refrigerator,

cAu_o,be sure to pull the unit straight out and push back in straight

after finishing.

8 Setting Up

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SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR

Now that you haveyournew Refrigeratorinstalledand in place,youare readyto set up and enjoytimefeaturesand
functionsof theappliance

Bycompletingtimefollowingsteps,your Refrigeratorshouldbe fullyoperational,

1. Placethe Refrigeratorinan appropriatelocation
with reasonableclearancebetweenthewalland

timeRefrigerator,Referto installationinstructionsin
thismanual

2 OncetheRefrigeratorisplugged in,makesure time

interiorlight comeson whenyouopen the doors.

3 SettheTemperaturecontrol to the coldest

temperatureandwait for an hour,TimeFreezerwill
getslightlychilledandthe motor willrun smoothly.

4. Afterpoweringthe Refrigerator,itwilltake a few
hoursto reachthe appropriatetemperature.You
canstorefoodand drinks in theRefrigeratoronce
thetemperatureis sufficientlycool.

(_ Check the accessorylist below

Wa_r filler

(DA29-000Q3B)

L

(DAB0-00002C) fiL'_ing nut

Hex wrench Compression Compression

Faslener Waster

(DA60*00143B) (DAS0-O0O02C}

(DA62-O0305A} (DA74-00D70B}

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

If your entrance won't allow the Refrigerator to pass easily Tools you will need

through it, you can remove the doors _[_=======" __ L_

Philips screwdriver 10ram Socket Wrench Allen wrench(3/16"}

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Disassemble the Refrigerator doors
1oWith the door closed, remove the top table((_)

using a Philips screwdriver, and then disconnect the

wires(_)o Remove hinge screws((_}) and ground

screw((_))

2. Lift the door straight up to remove,,

3. With a Philips head screwdriver, remove the two
screws( ['_ ) attached to the lower left and right

door hinges,
With an Allen Wrench(3/16"), remove the two hex

head bolts(@) attached to the lower left and right
door hinges,

Remove the lower left and right door hinges( @ )

Flat-blade screwdriver Pliers

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Setting Up 9

Disassemble the Freezer drawer
1 Push the upper drawer until it reaches to the cabinet rear wallo

2, Remove the tilting pocket(_-_) by pulling on both brackets(_)

upward at the same time,

3, Take out the lower basket(_) by lifting the basket up from

rail system,

4, Remove four 10mm hex-head bolts from both sides,

5, Uft the freezer door up from the rails,

10 Setting Up

REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Assemble the Refrigerator doors

t Reattach two flat head screws(_) and two hex head

screws((_) to the hinge completely.

2 Place the hole in the bottom of the door((_)over the lower

hinge ((_)

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(_Be aware not to miss the hinge cap because can

be easily taken off,

3, Insert the upper hinge shaft(_) into the hoseon the

corner of the Refrigerator door(_), Make sure the hinge
is level between the upper hinge hole((_) and the hole of
the cabinet((_) and reattach the hinge screws(_) and

ground screw((_) by turning in a clockwise direction_
Reconnect the wires,

4,,Place the front edge of the top table(@) on the front of the

upper hinge(@) and reattach with three screws,

it

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_} When reattaching the top table, sure

wires are not pressed or damaged by the top table,

make that the

Setling Up 11