SAMSUNG RM257ACRS User Manual

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REFRIGERATOR

RM257AC**

OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION

CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNING SIGNS..............................................................	2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................	4
SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR .......................................................	4
MAJOR FEATURES....................................................................................	4
CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................	5
DIGITAL PANEL...........................................................................................	6
TEMPERATURE CONTROL .....................................................................	7
ICE AND COLD WATER DISPENSER .....................................................	7
SHELVES AND BINS..................................................................................	8
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ..........................................................................	9
ARCTIC SELECT ZONETM DRAWER GUIDE .........................................	11
FRESH SELECT ZONETM DRAWER GUIDE...........................................	12
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES.........................................	13
REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES..........................................	13
REMOVING THE ARCTIC SELECT ZONE ACCESSORIES.................	14
REMOVING THE FRESH SELECT ZONE ACCESSORIES ..................	14
CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES ............................................................	15
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT........................................................	16
WATER FILTER .........................................................................................	18
DOORS......................................................................................................	18
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...............................................	19
INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR ............................................	20
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS............................	21
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS..........................................	24
REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ....................................	25
CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE..........................................	32
INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE .............................	32
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE.......................................................	37
CONSUMER SUPPORT...................................................................	39
WARRANTY .............................................................................................	39

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SAFETY WARNING SIGNS

• Before operating the appliance, please read and retain this manual thoroughly for your reference.

• Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.

		• The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision.
	WARNING	• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
		• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual before it is used.
		• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
		• We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
		• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.

CAUTION/WARNINGS USED

Indicates that a danger of

death or serious injury exists.

WARNING

Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material

CAUTION damage exists.

OTHER SIGNS 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 that a ground is needed to prevent electric shock.

It is recommended that this should be handled by a service center.

Please follow the Safety Warning Signs to prevent injury to users or other persons. After reading these owner’s manual, please keep it in a safe place for reference.

WARNING SIGNS						Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
Do not plug several appliances into the same multi-						damage along its length or at either end.
						Do not use mechanical devices or any other means
ple receptacle.
• This could cause overheating and the risk of fire.						to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
						recommended by the manufacturer.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or
						Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
						Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside the
• A damaged power plug may overheat and cause fire.
						refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type recom-
Do not directly spray water inside or outside the
						mended by the manufacturer.
refrigerator/ freezer.						Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
• There is a risk of electric shock.
						• You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or
Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
						personal injury.
• There is a risk of explosion or fire.						Pull the power plug out of the socket before
Do not bend the power cord excessively or place
						changing the refrigerator’s interior light.
heavy articles on it.						• Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
• This constitutes a fire hazard. If the power cord is dam-						If you wish to dispose of the refrigerator, throw it
aged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer
						away by first removing the doors and seals.
or its service agent.
						• Do so in a way that it is not possible for a child to
Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.						remain trapped inside.
• You may receive an electric shock.						The refrigerator must be grounded.
Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.						• You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any
• If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.						power leakages or electric shocks caused by current
Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or a						leakage from the refrigerator.
						Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other
place where it may come in contact with water.
• Deteriorated insulation of the electrical parts may						potential lightening rods as ground.
						• Improper use of the ground plug can result in a risk of
cause electric shock or fire.
Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the						electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord,
						use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade ground
refrigerator.
						plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the
• The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas						appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should
and other such products may cause explosions.						be AC 115V~120V, 10A, or more. If a grounding adapter is
						used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.

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	SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
		CAUTION SIGNS					• The appliance is not intended for use by young chil-
		Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.					dren or infirm persons without supervision.
							Young children should be supervised to ensure that
		• When you open the door, an item may fall out			and
							they do not play with the appliance.
		cause personal injury or material damage.
							• If the key is provided with refrigerator, the keys
		Do not put bottles or glass containers in the			freezer.
							should be kept out of the reach of children and not in
		• When the contents freeze, the glass may break			and
							the vicinity of the appliance.
		cause personal injury.
							• Do not place the equipment directly under sunlight.
		If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the			power
							• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
		plug.
							accessible after installation.
		• There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
							• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
		Do not disconnect the power cord by pulling on it.					the manufacturer, a certified service agent or a
		• Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire					qualified service personnel.
		and/or electric shock.					• If you have a long vacation planned, empty the
		• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced					refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe excess moisture
		by the manufacturer, a certified service agent or					from the inside and leave the doors open. Otherwise,
		qualified service personnel.					odor and mold may develop.
		Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.					• There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from
		• When you open or close the door, the articles may fall					the power supply if you will be away for less than
		and cause personal injury and/or material damage.					three weeks. But, remove all the food if you are
		Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific					going away for the three weeks or more. Unplug the
							refrigerator and clean it, rinse and dry
		materials and temperature-sensitive products in
							• Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two
		the refrigerator.
							will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However,
		• Products that require strict temperature controls
							you should minimize the number of door openings while
		must not be stored in the refrigerator.
							the power is off. But should the power failure last more
		Do not let children hang on the door because a
							than 24hours, remove all frozen food.
		serious injury may occur.
		If you sense chemical odor or smoke, pull out the
		power plug immediately and contact your SAM-					DANGER
		SUNG Electronics service center.
							Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away
		Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed
		completely.					your old refrigerator or freezer
		Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or					• Take off the doors
							• Leave the shelves in places so that children may not
		products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
		• It may cause frostbite.					easily climb inside.
		Do not insert your hands into the bottom area					If this appliance contains isobutane refrigerant
		under the appliance.
							(R600a)then the following warnings are applicable.
		• Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
							R600a is a natural gas with high environmental com-
							patibility however, it is also combustible. When trans-
							porting 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
		Never put fingers or other objects into the					naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air
							the room in which the appliance is standing for several
		dispenser hole and ice chute. It may cause personal
							minutes.
		injury or material damage.
		Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the					• In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas-air
		plug. Remove any foreign matter or dust from the					mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the
		power plug pins.					size of the room in which the appliance may be sited
		• Otherwise there is a risk of causing a fire.					depends on the amount of refrigerant used.
		• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power sup-
							The room must be 1m3 in size for every 8 g of R600a
		ply, you should wait for at least five minutes before					refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrig-
		plugging it back in.					erant in your particular appliance is shown on the
		If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long					identification plate inside the appliance.
		period of time, pull out the power plug.					• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of
		• Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.					damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

SAFETY WARNING SIGNS

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SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR

Once you have performed the following steps, your refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, check the power supply and electricity source. If you have any questions, contact your SAMSUNG Electronics service center.

Place the refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator. (refer to installation instructions in this mannal)

When the refrigerator is plugged in, the interior light should come on when you open the doors.

Set the temperature control to the coldest temperature and wait for an hour. The freezer should get slightly chilled and the motor should run smoothly.

Once the refrigerator temperature is sufficiently low, you can store food in it.

After starting the refrigerator, it takes a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature.

-You can arrange the Power cable with this Cable tie, after you plug in the refrigerator.

-If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time, you can also arrange the power cable with this cable clamp located in the top of the refrigerator as shown.

Cable clamp

Cable tie

MAJOR FEATURES

TDM System (Time-Divided-Multi-Evaporator system)

• Each compartment has an evaporator, microprocessors and a refriger-

ant-control-valve to control the refrigeration cycle. The 4 evaporators

enable improved efficiency and humidity in the fridge. Food odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in other compartments because the cooler and air flow systems are separate.

Multi-Flow System

• Cool air circulates through multiple vents on every shelf level. This provides even distribution of cooling inside cabinets to keep your food fresh longer.

Door Alarm

• Beeper reminds you that the door is open.

Xtra FreshTM

• Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables & fruits fresh.

Arctic Select ZoneTM Drawer

• Arctic Select Zone Drawer can be changed from a freezer to refrigerator with the TDM system.You can select Power Freeze, Freeze, Soft Freeze, or Cool depending on the food stored.

Fresh Select ZoneTM Drawer

• You can select Soft Freeze, Chill, Cool or Fresh depending on the food stored.

With the Cool and Fresh settings, the humidity is controlled by TDM system.

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CONTROL PANEL

Freezer Button

Set the desired temperature of the freezer compartment or select/cancel the Power Freeze by pressing this button.

Temperature Range of Freezer Compartment : -25 ~ -15 (Recommended Setting Temperature: -19 )

The freezer temperature bars shift in 5 steps according to the temperature setting of the freezer compartment.

Arctic Select Zone Button

Functions are selected in the order of Power Freeze → Freeze → Soft Freeze → Cool.

Ice Type Button

Use this button to choose Cubed or Crushed Ice or Ice off.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Filter Change Button

After changing the water filter, press the Cubed and Crushed buttons simultaneously and hold 3 seconds.

Fridge Button

Set the desired temperature of the fridge compartment or select/cancel the Power Cool by pressing this button.

Temperature Range of Fridge Compartment : 1 ~ 7 (Recommended Setting Temperature: 3 ) The fridge temperaato the temperature setting of the fridge compartment.

Fresh Select Zone Button

Functions are selected in the order of Soft Freeze →

Chill → Cool → Fresh.

Light Button

Use this button to turn the dispenser light on and off.

Child Lock Button

Press Ice Off and Light buttons simultaneously and hold 3 seconds. All buttons will be locked and will not work. Water and ice dispenser levers also will not work.

	Press the “ Ice Off” Button and perform the “Child Lock” function, then the heater for sweat is off.
NOTE	If moisture appears around the cover dispenser or beverage station with this function, press these buttons
	for 3 seconds again. Then, the light will turn off and there will be generated to prevent moisture around
	the cover dispenser.

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DIGITAL PANEL

Freezer

• The upper left part of display shows the Freezer compartment information. The two digit number indicates the current freezer temperature.

There are 5 level bars that indicate the current freezer setting temperature from -25 ~-15 . (5 bars is the coldest setting) The “Power Freeze” indicator shows that the Power freeze function is working.

Fridge • The upper right part of display shows the Fresh Food compartment information. The two digit number indicates the current fridge temperature.

There are 5 level bars that indicate the current freezer setting temperature from 1 ~7 . (5 bars is the coolest setting)

The “Power Cool” indicator shows that the Power Cool function is working.

Arctic Select Zone

•The lower left part of display shows the lower left drawer compartment information. “Power Freeze” speeds up the freezing process. It works for about two and half hours.

“Freeze” is the working freezing temperature, that is, the same temperature set with the Freezer button.

“Soft Freeze” keeps foods fresh at about -7 . “Cool” is the current refrigerating temperature.

Fresh Select Zone

• The lower right part of display shows the lower right drawer compartment information. “Soft Freeze” keeps foods fresh at about -7 .

“Chill” keeps foods fresh at about -1 .

“Cool” is the working refrigerating temperature, that is, the same temperature set with the Fridge button.

“Fresh” keeps veggies and fruits fresh.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL

	Freezer	Fridge
	• The freezer temperature can be set between	• The refrigerator temperature can be set between 1
	-25 and -15 .	and 7 .
	• Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired	• Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired
	set temperature is shown in the temperature display.	temperature is shown in the temperature display.
	• The temperature display changes in sequence	• The temperature display changes in sequence and
	between -25 and -15 .	reverts in the same way as the freezer.
	• After five seconds, the display reverts to the actual	Power Cool
	freezer temperature, which changes as the freezer
		• If you select “Power Cool”, the inside temperature of
	reaches the new temperature.
	Power Freeze	the fridge will decrease for about two and a half hours.
		• After “Power Cool” finishes, it automatically returns to
	• If you select “Power Freeze”, the inside temperature of	original fridge temperature you set.
	the freezer will decrease for about two and a half hours.
	• After “Power Freeze” finishes, it automatically returns to
	freezer setting temperature.

		• When ice cream is stored above -16	in freezer, it may melt.
		• The temperature of the freezer or the	fridge rises from frequent openings and from warm food.
	WARNING	This may cause the digital display to	blink . The digital display will stop blinking when the freezer
		and refrigerator return to the normal	temperature.

ICE and COLD WATER

Ice Dispenser

The ice maker produces 8 cubes at once and about 120 cubes a day automatically. This quantity may be influenced by factors such as the freezer temperature, Power Freeze function and the number of door openings. When your refrigerator is plugged in, the Cubed ice mode is automatically selected .

Press the IceType button to choose Cubed ice, Crushed ice or Ice off to stop making ice.

• Cubed ice

Water Dispenser

The capacity of the water tank is approximately 0.3 gal.

Cold Water

•Push the water dispenser lever with a cup.

•If you have just installed the refrigerator, throw away the first six glassfuls of water to flush out impurities in the water supply system.

• Crushed ice	Push
• Ice off
Push the ice dispenser lever with a cup.
• Place a cup to the dispenser lever line to prevent
the ice from dropping out.	If you have a long vacation or business
	trip and won’t use the water or ice dis-
CAUTION	pensers, close the water valve.
Push	Otherwise, water leakage may occur.

Preparing for Vacation

Set the type of ice to the ICE OFF posi-

tion and shut off the water supply to the CAUTION refrigerator.

Never put fingers or any other objects in the

NOTE	dispenser opening. It may cause injury.

OPERATING

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SHELVES AND BINS

Freezer & Fridge

Water Filter

Door Bin	Dairy Bin

Ice Bucket

Ice Chute

Spill Proof Glass

Shelf

Tempered	Foldable Shelf
Glass Shelf

Egg Container (optional)

Drawer

Door Bin

Door Bin

Drawer

This refrigerator contains four compartments:

1.Freezer - For your Frozen food items.

2.Fridge - For your fresh/perishable food items.

3.Arctic Select Zone - For your Frozen food, but also can be set to function as a refrigerator drawer.

4.Fresh Select Zone - For your Fresh food, but can also be set as a freezer drawer.

Arctic Select ZoneTM and Fresh Select ZoneTM

Upper Drawer

Drawer

Drawer

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

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3

6

4		7
2		9
11		12
	10	13

FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER

Ice Chute

Do not put your fingers, hands or any other unsuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker bucket,

as this may result in personal injury or material damage.

WARNING

Door Bin (Fixed Pocket)

• Can be used for small packages of frozen food

Tempered Glass Shelf

• Can be used to store all types of frozen food.

Drawer

• Can be used to store meat and dry foods. Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers.

	NOTE	• To get the best performance from your Refrigerator
		- Do not place foods too closely in front of the vents at the rear of the appliance as it can obstruct
		free air circulation in the freezer compartment.

-Wrap up food properly or place it in an airtight container before putting it in the fridge or freezer

•Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment

•Please observe maximum storage times and expiration dates of frozen goods.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

FRESH FOOD STORAGE IN FRIDGE

Tempered Spill Proof Glass Shelf

•Can be used to store all types of chilled food.

•Safe and break resistant.

•Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon.

Egg Container (on some models)

• Put eggs in the container and place them on the shelf.

Fruit & Vegetable Drawer

•Is used to store fruits and vegetables.

•This drawer is airtight. Optimized humidity control design helps to preserve the freshness of stored vegetables and fruits.

Dairy Compartment

• Can be used to store butter or margarine.

Gallon Door Bins

• Can be used to store foods in small packages, such as milk and yogurt.

NOTE

WARNING

•Bottles should be stored tightly together so they do not fall out.

•The appliance might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.

•Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, such as bananas, melons.

•Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance, as this will be carried out automatically.

•Temperature rising during the defrost can comply with ISO requirement. But If you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the appliance, please wrap the frozen food in several layers of kitchentowel.

•Any increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting can shorten its storage life.

•If you have a long vacation planned, empty the refrigerator and turn from the inside and leave the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold

• If condensation forms inside the refrigerator, simply wipe it away with

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ARCTIC SELECT ZONETM DRAWER GUIDE

Convertible Function

•By pressing the “Arctic Select Zone” button, you can select the proper temperature function for your foods.

•It changes in the following sequence: Power Freeze, Freeze, Soft Freeze and Cool.

Power Freeze

•You can use “Power Freeze” function to freeze foods faster.

•Power Freeze works for about two and a half hours continuously, then returns to the set freezer temperature automatically after finishing.

Do not put bottles and glass containers in the freezer

Power Freeze may be influenced by many factors such as the size and weight of foods, the space of foods, the number times the door is opened, etc.

If his drawer was operating as a “Cool” zone, move fresh food to the fridge before the “Power Freeze” works.

Freeze

•“Freeze” function keeps the freezer setting temperature.

For example, if Freeze is set to -19 , the Arctic Select Zone will be adjusted to the same temperature.

Soft Freeze

• You can use “Soft Freeze” function to help keep meat and fish fresh for longer than the Fridge.

• When "Soft Freeze" mode is selected, the compartment temperature will be approximately -7 (depending on the ambient temperature & amount stored).

-Meat can be stored safely for a longer period of time in this mode than in the other modes and has the advantage that the meat will remain soft enough to be easily sliced.

-Do not put bottles and glass containers or foods that have a high water content as these are liable to burst due to the low temperature.

Cool

• You can use the “Cool” function to store more fresh foods.

• “Cool” temperature is about 3 .

- If “Freeze” or “Soft Freeze” is selected, move the frozen foods to the freezer before the “Cool” works.

Partition

• Use to organize foods in the drawer.

Drawer

• The drawer can be converted to store either fresh or frozen food.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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FRESH SELECT ZONETM DRAWER GUIDE

Fresh Function

•By pressing the “Fresh Select Zone” button, you can select proper temperature function for your foods.

•It changes in the following sequence: Soft Freeze, Chill, Cool and Fresh.

Soft Freeze

• You can use “Soft Freeze” function to help keep meat and fish fresh for longer than the Fridge.

• When "Soft Freeze" mode is selected, the compartment temperature will be approximately -7 (depending on the ambient temperature & amount stored).

-Meat can be stored safely for a longer period of time in this mode than in the other modes and has the advantage that the meat will remain soft enough to be easily sliced.

-Do not put bottles and glass containers or foods that have a high water content as these are liable to burst due to the low temperature.

Chill

• You can use “Chill” function to help keep fresh at about -1 .

•At 30°F, near the water Freezing temperature, foods can be stored safely for longer than the refrigerating temperature.

- Do not put bottles and glass containers or foods that have a high water content in the drawer, because the “Chill” temperature is below 0 .

Cool

• “Cool” function keeps the set fridge temperature.

For example, if the Fridge is set to 3 , the Fresh Select Zone will be the same.

•The Cool function keeps humidity of this compartment high.

-If you put foods that contain a lot of water without lids or wrapping paper, water droplets may form on the side wall, because of high humidity.

Fresh

•You can use “Fresh” function to help keep vegetables and fruits fresher.

•“Fresh” temperature is about 4 . The humidity is kept high for veggie and fruit storage.

Upper Drawer

• The humidity in the drawer is high when fresh food is stored in “Cool” or “Fresh” mode.

Drawer

•You can also store bottles in “Fresh” mode.

The humidity in the drawer is kept high in “Cool” and “Fresh” mode.

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