quick start guide
Product features
RM257AC**
The first 4-door refrigerator in
the world
Internal individual temperature
control with step valve.
Improved user convenience
through lower drawer.
Convenient and easy to use
touch panel application.
Specialized storage function
by foods type.
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 www.samsung.com.
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
OTHER SYMBOLS USED
Represents something you must NOT do.
Represents something you must NOT disassemble.
Represents something you must NOT touch.
Represents something you must follow.
Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.
Represents a ground is needed to prevent electric shock.
It is recommended that this symbol be handled by service man.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual before it is used.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
• We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualied individual.
• R600a or R134a can be used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on the rear of the appliance and the rating label
inside the fridge to see which refrigerant is used for the refrigerator.
Safety Information
• In case of R600a refrigerant, this gas is natural gas with high environmental compatibility that is, however, also
WARNING
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are damaged.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked ames
or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
• In order to avoid the creation of a ammable gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the
room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used.
• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
• The room must be 1m3 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
• The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identication plate inside the appliance.
• Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior light of the refrigerator.
- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters or other appliance.
• Allow sufcient space to install the refrigerator on a at surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same power socket. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical which has a voltage rating that matched the rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug rmly and pull straight out from the
outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.
- This constitutes a re hazard.
• Have the power cord repaired or replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent if power cord has
become frayed or damaged.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
• Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
• Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least ten minutes before plugging it
back.