Samsung RS2530BSH/XAA User Manual
REFRIGERATOR
Write the model and serial number here:
RS2530B
Model #
Serial #
These numbers can be found inside on the left of the
refrigerator.
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
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES..........................................11
REMOVING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES .............................................11
CARE AND CLEANING .............................................................................12
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT.........................................................13
WATER FILTER ..........................................................................................14
DOORS.......................................................................................................14
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................15
INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR .............................................15
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ..........................................16
REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ....................................19
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR ............................................................22
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS .............................23
CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE...........................................24
INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE...............................25
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE........................................................28
CONSUMER SUPPORT ....................................................................30
WARRANTY ...............................................................................................30
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SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
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Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference.
• The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision.
WARNING
CAUTION/WARNING SIGNS USED OTHER SIGNS USED
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Represents something you must NOT do.
Represents something you must NOT
disassemble.
Represents
Represents
something you must NOT
something you must
WARNING
Indicates that a danger of
death or serious injury exists.
Indicates that you must disconnect the
power plug from the socket.
Represents a ground is needed to prevent
electric shock.
CAUTION
Indicates that a risk of
personal injury or material
damage exists.
It is recommended that this action be
handled by a service person.
Please follow the warning signs to prevent injury to users or other persons.
After reading the warning signs, keep them in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING SIGNS
Do not plug several appliances into the same
receptacle.
• This could cause overheating and the risk of fire.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or dam-
aged by the back of the refrigerator .
• A damaged power plug may overheat and cause fire.
Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrig-
erator/freezer.
• There is a risk of electric shock.
Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator .
• There is a risk of explosion or fire.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or place
heavy articles on it .
• This constitutes a fire hazard. If the power cord is dam-
aged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer
or its service agent.
Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
• You may receive an electric shock.
Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigera-
tor.
• If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or a
place where it may come in contact with water.
• Deteriorated insulation of the electrical parts may cause
electric shock or fire.
Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the
refrigerator.
• The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas
and other such products may cause explosions.
Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
• You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunctions and/or
personal injury.
Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing
the interior light of the refrigerator.
• Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
If you wish to dispose of the refrigerator / freezer throw
it away after first removing the doors and seals.
• Do so in a way that it is not possible for a child to remain-
trapped inside.
The refrigerator must be grounded.
• You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power
leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage
from the refrigerator.
Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential
lightning rods as ground.
• Improper use of the ground plug can result in a risk of
electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade round
plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on
the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord
should be AC 115V~120V, 10A, or more. if a grounding
adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully
grounded.
touch.
follow.
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SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
CAUTION SIGNS
Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.
• When you open the door, an item may fall out and
cause personal injury or material damage.
Do not put bottles or glass containers in the
• When the contents freeze, the glass may break and
cause personal injury.
If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power
plug.
• There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord by pulling on it.
• Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire
and/or electric shock.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, a certified service agent or qualified
service personnel.
Do not store articles on the top of the appliance .
• When you open or close the door, the articles may fall
and cause personal injury and/or material damage.
Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific
materials and temperature-sensitive products in the
refrigerator.
• Products with require strict temperature controls must
not be stored in the refrigerator.
Do not let children hang on the door, a serious injury
may occur.
If you sense a strange smell or smoke, pull out the
power plug immediately and contact your SAMSUNG
Electronics service center.
Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
• It may cause frostbite.
Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under
the appliance.
• Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
Never put fingers or other objects into the
dispenser hole and ice chute. It may cause personal
injury or material damage
• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid contact with moving parts. Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and between the doors
and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing
doors when children are in the area.
• Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.
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 five minutes before plugging it
back in.
freezer
SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of
time, pull out the power plug.
• Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• Do not place the equipment directly under the sunlight.
etc
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible after installation.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
manufacturer, a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or
Freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
CFC Disposal
• Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that
used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to
harm stratospheric ozone.
• If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC
refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.
Service warranty section
• Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd
party on a finished product is not covered under
Samsung warranty service
Safety Caution section
• Samsung does not recommend 3rd party modification, therefore Samsung is not responsible for safety
issues that result from 3rd party modifications.
DANGER
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away
your old refrigerator or freezer
• Take off the doors
• Leave the shelves in places so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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SETTING UP THE
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
service center.
REFRIGERATOR
Place the refrigerator in an appropriate
location with reasonable clearance between
the wall and the refrigerator.
(refer to installation instructions in this
manual)
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.
MAJOR FEATURES
Once the refrigerator temperature is sufficiently low, you can store food in the
refrigerator. 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.
Cable tie
Twin X AirFlow
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Cool air circulates through side vents on every shelf
level. This provides even distribution of cooling
inside cabinets to keep your food fresh longer.
Xtra Space
• Vertical room next to the ice maker in the freezer
provides space for pizza etc.
Door Alarm
• Beep sound reminds you the door is open.
Vegetable Crisper
• Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables &
fruits fresh.
TM
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CONTROL PANEL
POWER FREEZE BUTTON
Speeds up the freezing process in the freezer.
FREEZER TEMP. BUTTON
To set the freezer temperature, press the button
repeatedly to change the set temperature in
sequence between cold and coldest.
ICE TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to choose Cubed or Crushed ice
or Ice off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHILD LOCK BUTTON
When this button is pressed for 3seconds, all
functions are locked and can not be modified.
The water and ice dispenser are locked.
FRIDGE TEMP. BUTTON
To set the fridge temperature, press the button
repeatedly to change the set temperature in
sequence between cool and coolest.
FILTER RESET BUTTON
When the water filter is replaced, reset the indicator by pressing the button for 3 seconds.
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DIGITAL PANEL
This light goes on when you press the Power Freezer button.
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Power Freeze
Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process.
If you select Power Freeze, the interior temperature of the freezer will decrease
•
for 2 hr.30 min.
Press the Power Freeze button again to cancel the Power Freeze function.
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This feature enables you to get ice faster.
•
If you use this function, energy consumption will increase.
Cubed Ice, Crushed Ice and Ice Off
When the green light changes to orange, it is time to replace the water filter.
Filter Indicator
Child Lock Button
•
If the indicator is red, quick replacement is strongly recommended.
When the water filter is replaced, reset the indicator by pressing the filter reset
•
buttons for 3 seconds.
To turn off this indicator off, press the filter reset buttons for 3 seconds.
•
When this button is pressed for 3sec., all functions are locked and can
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not be modified. The water and ice dispenser are also locked.
Press the Ice Type button in sequence to choose
•
Cubed Ice, Crushed Ice or Ice Off to stop making ice.
An indicator will light to show the ice type currently
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chosen.
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Cool Down Period
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for 8 to 12 hours before load-
•
ing it with food.
Temperature Adjustment
After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperature gradually: push the button in small increments,
•
allowing the temperature to stabilize.
Press the button(Freezer Temp or Fridge Temp) repeatedly until the desired temperature is set.
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For lower temperature, press the button(Freezer Temp or Fridge Temp) until more LEDs light (coldest).
•
For higher temperature, press the button(Freezer Temp or Fridge Temp) until less LEDs light (cold).
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For example:
Higher Temperature(cold) Lower Temperature(coldest)
freeze freeze freeze freeze freeze
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
When ice cream is stored at a higher temperature than setting 2 in the Freezer, it may melt.
•
When you put ice cream back into the freezer compartment after it has been exposed to room
WARNING
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temperature, it may harden.
Normal
ICE and COLD WATER DISPENSER
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 Ice Type button to select the type of ice:
Cubed ice
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For Cubed ice
Crushed ice
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For Crushed ice
No ice
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For ice off
Push the ice dispenser lever with a cup.
Place a cup to the dispenser lever line to
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prevent ice from dropping out.
Push
Never put fingers or any other objects in the
dispenser opening. It may cause injury.
NOTE
No ice
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Water Dispenser
The capacity of the water tank is approximely 0.3
gal.
Cold Water
Push the water dispenser lever with a cup.
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If you have just installed the
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throw away the first six glassfuls of water to
flush out impurities in the water supply system.
CAUTION
CAUTION
refrigerator
Push
If you won’t use the water or ice
dispensers for a long period of
time (long vacation or business
trip), close the water valve and
shut off the water supply to the
refrigerator.
Otherwise, water leakage may
occur.
Preparing for Vacation
Set the Ice Type to the ICE OFF
position and shut off the water
supply to the refrigerator.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SHELVES and BINS
Freezer
Fridge
Door Bin
Ice Chute
Door Bin
Xtra Space
Ice Maker
Light
Wire Shelf
Drawers
Front Leg Cover
TM
Light Switch
Deli Bin
Spill-proof glass Shelf
Vegetable & Fruit Drawer (upper)
Vegetable & Fruit Drawer (lower)
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent
CAUTION
damage. When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back
of the refrigerator against the hand truck.This could damage the refrigerator. Handle only from the
sides of the refrigerator. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position when moving.
Dairy Compartment
Egg Container
Gallon Door Bins
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER
Xtra Space
Can be used for frozen foods such as pizza, pasta, burritos,
•
and fajitas.
In order to prevent odor penetration to the ice, stored food
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should be wrapped securely.
WireShelf
Can be used to store all types of frozen food.
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Door Bin
Can be used for small packages of frozen food.
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Drawer
Can be used to store meat and dry foods. Stored food should
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be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping
materials or containers.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Ice chute
Do not put your fingers, hands or any other insuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker bucket.
This may result in personal injury or material damage.
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
High Low
High Low
CHILLED FOOD STORAGE IN FRIDGE
Deli Bin
Can be used to store all types of chilled food.
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Tempered Spill Proof Glass Shelf
Can be used to store all types of chilled food.
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Safe and break resistant.
Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon.
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Fruit & Vegetable Drawer (Upper and Lower)
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Used to store fruits and vegetables.
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The drawer is airtight. Optimized humidity control design helps to preserve the freshness of stored vegetables and fruits.
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Adjust the “Optimized humidity control”, as needed.
NOTE
CAUTION
- To keep vegetables and fruits fresher and to help prevent drying, set the
“Optimized humidity control” to “High”.
- To reduce the time it takes to lower the temperature in the drawer, set
the “Optimized humidity control” to “Low”.
Storage Drawers
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the
drawers should be wiped dry.
Dairy Compartment
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Can be used to store butter, margarine.
Gallon Door Bins
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Can be used to store foods in packages, such as milk and yogurt.
Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not
fall out.
Egg Container
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Put eggs in the container and place them on the shelf.
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