Samsung RS255BASB/XAA, RS253BASB/XAA Owner’s Manual

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Write the model and serial number here:

Model #

Serial #

Findthese numberson a labelof the
refrigerator'scabineton the left hand-side wall.

MANUAL TALLATION

SAFETY WARNING SIGNS ...............................................................2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................4

SETTINGUPTHE REFRIGERATOR.........................................................4

MAJORFEATURES.....................................................................................4

CONTROLPANEL........................................................................................5

DIGITAL PANEL...........................................................................................6

TEMPERATURECONTROL.......................................................................7

ICEandCOLDWATERDISPENSER.........................................................7

SHELVESandBINS.....................................................................................8

FOODSTORAGEGUIDE ...........................................................................9

CoolSelectZoneTM DrawerGUIDE.............................................................11

REMOVINGTHE FREEZERACCESSORIES..........................................13

REMOVINGTHE REFRIGERATORACCESSORIES..............................13

CLEANINGTHEACCESSORIES.............................................................14

CHANGINGTHE INTERIORLIGHT.........................................................15

WATERFILTER..........................................................................................16

DOORS.......................................................................................................16

RS253BA**
RS255BA**
RS257BA**

CONTENTS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................17

INSTALLATIONOFTHE REFRIGERATOR.............................................17

REMOVINGTHE REFRIGERATORDOORS...........................................18

REATTACHINGTHEREFRIGERATORDOORS......................................21

LEVELINGTHEREFRIGERATOR............................................................24

ADJUSTINGTHECLEARANCEBETWEENTHEDOORS....................25

CHECKINGTHEWATERDISPENSERLINE...........................................26

INSTALLINGTHEWATERDISPENSERLINE.........................................26

TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................29

In the CANADA.for questions about features,

operation/performance, parts, accesories or service, call:

1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SANISUNG)

www.samsung.ca

DA68-O1468B REV(O.O)

• Beforeoperatingthe appliance,pleasereadandretainthis manualthoroughlyforyourreference.
Becausethesefollowingoperatinginstructionscovervariousmodels,thecharacteristicsofyourrefrigerator

maydifferslightlyfromthosedescribedinthismanual.

Theapplianceisnotintendedforusebychildrenorinfirmpersonswithoutadultsupervision.

WARNING

Childrenshouldbesupervisedto ensurethattheydo notplaywiththeappliance.

CAUTION/_NARNiNGSUSED OTHERSIGNS USED

Q Represents something you must NOT do.

Represents something you must NOT

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WARNING

Indicates that a danger of
death or serious injury exists.

disassemble.

Represents something you must NOT touch.
Represents something you must follow.

t_ Indicates that you must disconnect the

power plug from the socket.

Represents that a ground is needed to pre-

O vent electric shock.

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CAUTION

Indicates that a risk of
personal injury or material

damage exists.

It is recommended that this should be han-
dled by a service center.

Because these warning signs are to prevent injury to from users or other persons, please follow
safety warning signs. After reading the warning signs, keep them in a safe place for future refer=

ence.

Donot store volatile or flammable substances inthe

//_ WARNING SIGNS

Donot plugseveralappliancesintothe samemultiple

Q receptacle.

•Thiscouldcauseoverheatingand the riskoffire.
Makesure that the power plug is not squashed or dam-

agedby the back of the refrigerator.

•A damagedpowerplugmayoverheatandcausefire.
Donot directly spray waterinsideor outside the refrig-

eratodfreezer.

•Thereisa riskofelectricshock.
Do not useaerosols near the refrigerator.

•Thereisa riskof explosionorfire.
Do not bendthe power cord excessively or place heavy

articles onit.

•Thisconstitutesa firehazard.Ifthepowercord isdam-
aged,haveit replacedimmediatelybythemanufacturer
or itsserviceagent.

Do not insertthe power plug with wet hands.

•Youmayreceiveanelectricshock.

Do not put a container filled with water onthe refrigera-

tor.

• If spilled,thereisa riskoffire or electricshock.

Donot installthe refrigerator in a damp place ora
place where itmay come in contact with water.

• Deterioratedinsulationof theelectricalpartsmaycause
electricshockor fire.

refrigerator.

•Thestorageof benzene,thinner,alcohol,ether,LPgas and
othersuchproductsmaycauseexplosions.

Donot disassembleor repairthe refrigerator byyourself.

° You run the riskofcausing afire, malfunctions and/or

personalinjury.

Pullthe power plug out of the socket before chang-
ing the refrigerator's interior light.

• Otherwise,there isa risk ofelectric shock.
if you wish to dispose of the refrigerator,throw it away

by first removing the doors and seals.

° Do so ina way that it isnot possiblefora childto remain

trapped inside.

The be

O refrigerator must grounded.

• You mustground the refrigeratorto preventany power
leakages or electricshocks causedby currentleakage
from the refrigerator.

O Never use gas pipes,telephone lines or other poten-

tial lighteningrods as ground.

• Improperuse ofthegroundplugcan resultin a risk of

electricshock.If it is necessarytouse anextensioncord,

useonlya 3-wireextensioncord that hasa3-bladeground
pluganda 3-slotreceptaclethatwill acceptthe plugon the

appliance.The markedratingofthe extensioncordshould

beAC 115V~120V,10A,or more.Ifagroundingadapteris
used,makesurethereceptacleboxis fullygrounded.

///_ CAUTION SIGNS

Q Do not overfill the refrigeratorwith food.

• When you open the door, an itemmay fall out andcause
personalinjury or materialdamage.

Donot putbottles or glasscontainersinthe freezer.

° When thecontents freeze, the glass may break and

causepersonalinjury.

if the wall socket is loose, do not insertthe power
plug.

° There isa riskof electric shock or fire.

Donot disconnect the power cord by pullingon it.

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° Damagetothecordmaycausea short-circuit,fire

and/orelectricshock.

° Ifthe powercord isdamaged,itmustbe replacedby

the manufacturer,a certifiedserviceagentorqualified
servicepersonnel.

Do not store articles onthe top of the appliance.
°Whenyouopenor closethe door,thearticlesmayfall

andcausepersonalinjuryand/ormaterialdamage.

Donot storepharmaceuticalproducts, scientific
materialsand temperature-sensitive products in

the refrigerator.

° Productsthatrequirestricttemperaturecontrolsmust

not bestoredin therefrigerator.
Do not let children hang on the door becausea
serious injury may occur.

ifyou sense pharmaceuticalsmells or smoke, pull
out the power plug immediatelyand contact your

SAMSUNGElectronics service center.

Donot use a wet or damp cloth when cleaningthe

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plug.Removeany foreign matter or dust from the
power plug pins.
° Otherwisethereis ariskof causinga fire.

° If therefrigeratoris disconnectedfromthe power

supply,youshouldwaitfor at leastfive minutes
beforepluggingitbackin.

Ifthe refrigerator isnot to be usedfor a long
period oftime, pull out the power plug.

° Deteriorationin theinsulationmaycausefire.

•Theapplianceisnotintendedforuse byyoungchil-

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drenor infirmpersonswithoutsupervision.

Youngchildrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethat

theydonot playwiththeappliance.

• Donot placetheequipmentdirectlyunderthesun-
light,etc.

Donottouch the insidewalls ofthe freezer or

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products storedin the freezer with wet hands.
° It maycause frostbite.

Do not insert your hands into the bottom area
underthe appliance.
°Anysharpedgesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Neverput fingers or other objects intothe
dispenser holeand icechute. It may cause per-
sonal injuryormaterial damage.

•Theappliancemustbe positionedso thatthe plugis
accessibleafterinstallation.

• If thepowercordisdamaged,itmust bereplaced
bythe manufacturer,acertifiedserviceagentor a

qualifiedservicepersonnel.

• Ifyou havea longvacationplanned,emptythe
refrigeratorand turnit off.Wipeexcessmoisture
fromtheinsideand leavethedoorsopen.
Otherwise,odorandmoldmaydevelop.

Servicewarranty section

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•Anychangesor modificationsperformedby a 3rd

partyonafinishedproductisnotcoveredunder
Samsungwarrantyservice

SafetyCaution section

• Samsungdoesnotrecommend3rdpartymodifica

tion,thereforeSamsungisnotresponsibleforsafety
issuesthatresultfrom3rdpartymodifications.

Onceyou haveperformed the following steps,your refrigerator shouldbe fully operational, if not,check

the powersupply and electricitysource, ifyou haveany questions,contact your SAMSUNGElectronics
service center.

Placethe refigeratorin an appropriateloca-

tion with reasonableclearancebetweenthe

walland the refrigerator.
(referto installationinstructionsin this man-
nal)

When the refrigerator is plugged in,

the interior light should come on when
you open the doors.

Twin Cooling System
,,The refrigerator and the freezer have two evaporators. Given this inde-

pendent system, the freezer and the refrigerator are cooled individually
as required and are, therefore, more efficient. Food odor from the refrig-
erator does not affect food in the freezer due to separate air flow circula-

tion.

Multi-Flow System

Cool air circulates through multiple vents on every shelf level.This pro-

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vides even distribution of cooling inside cabinets to keep your food fresh
longer.

Xtra Space TM
,,Vertical room next to the ice maker in the freezer provides space for

pizza etc.

Setthe temperaturecontrolto the coldest
temperatureand waitfor an hour.The
freezer should getslightlychilledand the

motorshould runsmoothly.

Oncethe refrigeratortemperatureis suffi-
ciently low,you can storefood inthe

refrigerator.After starting the refrigerator,it
takes afew hoursto reachthe appropriate
temperature.

Door Alarm

Beeper reminds you that the door is open.

Xtra FreshTM

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Optimized humidity control keeps vegetables & fruits fresh.

CoolSelect Zone TM Drawer (RS255BA, RS257BA)

,, User can select Quick Cool, Thaw and Select buttons to quickly chill,

thaw and cool items. Select Soft Freeze, Cool or Chill to control the
temperature of drawer.

RS253BA

Power Freeze

Power Cool

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Filter Cubed Crushed Ice Off Child Lock

Ice Water

RS255BA, RS257BA

Power Freeze Power Cool

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==-ill=iF | D B ill=iF i Lock

Freezer Temp. | Chill Quick Cool Fridge Temp. _ Hold 3 sees. _>_,_ _,_,

Freezer FiltOr C_b_"l_dc_,h_d_eOff Chil.Lo_k Fridge

IceType. Filter Change _ ................................

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t Ice Water

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FREEZERBUTTON1 I POWERCOOLBUTTON I

Toset the freezer temperature press the button

....... ' . I Speeds upthe coolingprocess in therefrigerator I

repealeqlylo cnange lne set temperalure in I -- J
sequencebetween 8°F and -14°E

I FRIDGE BUTTON I

POWER FREEZEBUTTON repeatedlyto change the set temperature in I
Speeds up thefreezingprocess in thefreezer, sequencebetween 34°Fand 46°E I

ICETYPE BUTTON
Use this button to choose Cubedor Crushed Iceor
Iceoff.

FILTERCHANGE BUTTON
Inorder to changefilter,press thisbutton for3 sec.

Fridge Temp. Hold 3 sees.

Tosetthe ffidge temperature,press the button I........

CHILD LOCK BUTTON

When the"PowerCool"andthe "Fridge"buttonsare

pressedformore than3 secondssimultaneously,
PowerFreeze,PowerCool, FreezerTemp.andFfidge

Temp.buttonswill belockedand theydo notwork.

But,the"IceType"buttonworksnormally.TheWater

andthe Ice dispenserswillnot be lockedand can still

beused.Tocancelthisfunction,presstheChild Lock
buttonagain.

P F.... ..... FTwinCoolingTPCool(#_ ..... A

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Filter Cubed Crushed Ice Off Child Lock

RS253BA

Fridge Temp.

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Power Freeze I CooISelect ZOBe _

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or

Freezer Temp. Chill QuickCool

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Filter Cubed Crushed Ice Off

Soft Freeze Thaw

RS255BA, RS257BA

Power Cool (_

Fridge Temp.

Freezer Temp. indicates the current freezer temperature.
Fridge Temp. indicates the current refrigerator temperature.

Quick Cool, Thaw, Soft Freeze and Chill show the status of the CoolSelect Zone'M Drawer.

• The LCD Back Light operates as follows.

1)BrightLight-Upconditions(Underthefollowingconditions,the LCDBackLightglowsbrightlyfor30seconds)

-Whenthe refrigeratoris pluggedin

-Whenafunctionbuttonispressed

-Whena door(RefrigeratorDoor,FreezerDoor)isopened

2)Dim Light-Upconditions(Forpowersaving,the LCD BackLightglowsdimlyautomatically)

-In30 secondsafterthe poweron

-In30 secondsafterthe door is closed

-Whenthere is no buttonpressfor30 secondsafter the last buttoninput

Note) Blacklines could appearon the LCD panelfora moment.It is due to staticelectricitythat isa general

phenomenonof LCD.It disappearsautomaticallyin a while.(Itoccurswhenwipingthe displaypanelwith
a dry cloth orcontrollingthe buttonsindry surroundingconditions.)

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Child Lock

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• This light goes on when you press the Power Freeze button.
Press this button to return the freezer to its set temperature.

• If you need much ice, you can get ice faster.

• Press the button again to cancel the Power Freeze mode.

O If you use this function, energy consumption will increase.

Please turn off when not using this function.

Freezer

• Thefreezer temperaturecan beset between
8°F and -14°E

• Pressthe Freezer buttonrepeatedlyuntil the desired
set temperature is shown inthe temperaturedisplay.

• The temperature displaychanges insequence

between8°F and -14°EWhen the displayreaches

Refrigerator

• The refrigeratortemperaturecan beset between
46°F and 34°E

• Pressthe Fridge button repeatedlyuntilthe desired
temperatureisshown inthe temperaturedisplay.

• Thetemperaturedisplaychanges insequence and

revertsinthe same way asthe freezer.

8°F,it returnsto -14°E

• Afterfive seconds,the display revertsto the actual
freezer temperature,which changesasthe freezer

reachesthe newtemperature.

o when ice cream is storedabove 4°F infreezer;it may melL

• The temperature0fthe freezerorthe refrigeratorrises fromfrequent openingsand from warm
food.This may causethe digita!displaytoblink: Thedigital displayw!ll stopblinking whenthe

WARNING freezerand refrigeratorreturntothe normaltemperature,

If does not reset temp, unplug fridge, wait 9 rain and replug in.

Press the iceType button to select the type

of ice:

• Cubed ice ::'_J' _ _ o_}_

• Crushed ice

oNoice _ _ _ :i, No ice

If the Ice remains in the ice buCket,

cubed iceis obtained. Ice stays in cube

NOTE form and is crushed when the Crushed

icebutton ispressed.

Push the ice dispenser lever with a cup.

• Place a cup in line with the dispenser to prevent
the ice from jumping out.

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For Cubed ice

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For Crushed ice

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For ice off

Water Dispenser

The capacity ofthe watertank isapproximately 0.3 gal.
Cold Water

• Push the water dispenser lever with a cup.

• If you have just installed the refrigerator or
installed a new water filter, throw away the first six

glassfuls of water or until water flows cleanly to
flush out impurities inthe water supply system.

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CAUTION

If you have a 10ngperiod Oftime(long
Vacati0n or business trip) andwon tuse

the water orice dispensers, close the
water Valve and shut Off the water Supply
to the refrigerator. Otherwise; water leak:

age may occur.

@ Never put fingers or any other objects in the

NOTE dispenser opening to avoid injury.

Freezer

XtraS

Door Bin --

Light

Ice Chute

-- Wire Shelf

Light

Glass Shelf

Tilt Pockets

-Plastic Drawers

__ q_Wire Drawers--

RS253BAModel

Refrigerator

Water Filter.

Light (upper)

LightSwitch

Spill-proofglass Shelf

Deodorizer

Egg Container

CoolSelectZoneTM Drawer

(ChilledBinfor RS253BA)

Vegetable& Fruit Drawers

FrontLeg Cover

RS255BAModel RS257BAModel

-- Dairy Compartment

-- Wine Shelf (RS257BA)

. Gallon DoorBin

Lights (lower) (RS255BA,257BA)

-- Gallon Door Bins

-- Door BinTopLips

FROZEN FOOD STORAGE iN FREEZER

icechute

Do notput yourfingers,hands oi anYotherinsuitable Objectsin theChuteor iCe)makerbuCket;

WARNING

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asthis may resultin personalinjuryoi material damage

Door Bin (Tilt Pocket)

• Can be used for small packagesof frozenfood.

Xtra SpaceTM

• Can be used for frozenfoods suchas pizza,pasta,burritos,
and fajitas.

• In orderto prevent odor penetrationto the ice,stored food
should bewrappedsecurely.

Tempered Glass Shelf (Wire Shelf )

• Can be used to store all types offrozen food.

Plastics Drawer (Wire Drawer)

• Can be usedto store meat and dryfoods.Stored food should be

wrappedsecurely usingfoil or other suitable wrappingmaterials
or containers.

CHILLED FOOD STORAGE iN REFRIGERATOR

Wine Shelf (RS257BA)

• Placeyour wine bottles onthe shelfto maintaintheir taste.

Tempered Spill ProofGlassShelf

• Canbe usedto store alltypes of chilledfood.

• Safeand hardto break resistant.

• Circularmarks on the glasssurfaceare a normalphenomenon.

Egg Container

• Puteggs inthe container and placethem onthe shelf.

ChilledBinorCoolSelectZoneTM Drawer

• Helpsto preservethetaste of food and prolongs its freshness.Use
to storecheese, meat,poultry,fish orany otherfoods usedquickly.

Fruit & Vegetable Drawer (Upperand Lower)

• Is usedto storefruits and vegetables.

• This draweris airtight.Optimizedhumiditycontrol design helpsto
preservethe freshnessof the storedvegetablesandfruits.

Dairy Compartment

• Can be used to store butteror margarine.

WARNING

Gallon Door Bins

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

yogurt.

Bottles Should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall Out:

. if you havea long vacatienplanned, emptYthe Fefrigeiat0iand turn it off Wipe eXcessmoisture

from the insideand leave the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may develop:

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"Quick Cool" Button

• Youcan usethe Quick Cool operation withthe CoolSelectZoneTM.

• "Quick Cool"allows 1-3 canned beveragesto cool within 60min.

• Tocancelthis operation,pressthe "Quick Cool"button again.
CoolSelectZoneTM returnsto the previoustemperature.

• When"Quick Cool"ends, it returnsto the"Cool"temperatureset-
ting.

NOTE

Depending Onthe beverages;the CoOl'doWntime may varyl

QuickCool

Thaw

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SoftFreeze

For Qu ck Cool operaton the foodstored n the CoolSelect...........

ZoneTM Drawershouldbe removed.

NOTE

"Thaw" Button

• After"Thaw" is selected,warm and cold air is alternatelysupplied

intothe CoolSelectZoneTM Drawer.

• Dependingon the weight of meat,thawing time can beselectedfor 4

hrs,6 hrs, 10hrs, and12 hrs sequentially,keepingthe meatpartially

frozen.

• When"ThaW'ends,the CoolSelectZone displayreturnsto chill
condition.

• When"ThaW'ends, meatsare in a half-frozenstateso it is easyto
cut them for cooking. 1_

• Tocancelthis option,press any buttonexcept "ThaW'. _)Ch_,,

• The approximatethawingtimes of meatandfish areshown below. .._oo,

(Basedon linch thickness)

Thaw Time

Weight

4 hours

0.8Ib

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Select

QuickCool

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TM ' '_ ' _

Select

6 hours 10hours 12hours

1.3Ib 1.7Ib 2.2Ib

Depending on the size andthicknessof the meatand fish, thethawing timemay vaiyl

NOTE The abovechart representsthetotalweightof food in the CoolSe!ect Zone Drawer:

o Withthe 'Thaw optionselected,foodstored inthe CoolSelectZone Drawer thatyoudont want

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NOTE thawed should be removed.

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"Select" Button (RS255BA, RS257BA)

iiiiiiiiiii_!_....... Soft Freeze

• When "Soft Freeze"is selected,the temperature on the
digitalpanel displays23°F(-5°C),regardlessof the set
temperatureof the refrigerator.

• "Soft Freeze"temperaturehelpskeepmeat and fish
fresh for longer.

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Chill

• When "Chill"is selected,the temperature ofthe CoolSe-

lectZoneTM Draweris kept at30°F(-1°C),regardlessof

the set refrigeratortemperature.

• "Chill"temperature helps keep meator fishfresh for

longer.

Cool

• When"Cool"is selected, thetemperature will bethe
same as the set temperature of the refrigerator.The digi-

tal panelshowsthe same temperatureasthat of the dis-

playpanel.

• When using"Cool",the CoolSelectZoneTM Drawerallows
extra refrigeratorspace.

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Glass Shelf

• Pullthe shelf out as far as
itgoes.Then lift it up and

removeit.

Door Bin

• Holdthe door bin withboth
handsandthen lift it up.

PlasticDrawer(Wire Drawer)

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• Removethe drawerby
pullingit outand slightlylift-
ing it up.

Spill Proof Glass Shelf

• Pullthe shelf out as far as it willgo.Then lift it up andgently removeit.
Vegetable & Fruit Drawer

2

• Pressthe extrusionson the leftand rightsides insidethe cover of
VeggieBox/DryBox and removeit by pullingforward.

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IceMaker Bucket

• Removethe bucketby liftingup and pulling out.

Front Leg Cover

• Open the freezer andrefriger- I_;--__lll
atordoors, removethree I

screws and detachthe cover. I

• Toreattachthe front leg

cover,put itback in its original _-b

positionand tightenthe threescrews.

@ ® Donot use excessiveforce when

NOTE removing the cover.It maycause an

injury.

• Holdit with one hand, liftit up a littlebitwhile pulling itforwardand take
it outof the refrigerator.

Gallon Door Bin

• Holdthe bin with both handsand removeitby liftingitup.

Wine Shelf

• it isattachedto the cabinetwall.Toremovethewine shelf,slide it inthe

directionofthe arrowas shown.

• Simply takethe shelfout ofthe tabs.

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NOTE

,, Befoie iemovingthe fieezer and refrigeratoraccessoi!es;pleaSeremovethe food,

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Interior

• Cleantheaccessorieswithamilddetergent,thenwipeoutwithadrycloth.

• Afterwashingtheaccessories,makesurethattheyaredrybeforeusingthemagain.
Exterior

•Wipethedigitalpanelanddisplaypanelwithacleancloth.

•Thedoors,handlesandcabinetsurfacesshouldbecleanedwithamilddetergentandsoft
cloth,thenwipedoffwithadrycloth.

- Do notuse Benzene,Thinner orCloroxTM for cleaning.

- Do notspraywater directlyon the surface of the refrigeratorwhile cleaning.

•The exterior part ofthe refrigeratorshouldbe polishedonce or twice a year.

Rear

• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust once or twice a year.

oDo not removecover,riskof shock:

WARNING

Ice and water dispenser

• Usea dampcloth to cleanthe ice andwater dispenser.Then wipe it out with a drycloth.

•To keepdrainagegrid dry,do not touch iceand waterdispenser.

Rubber door seals

• Ifthe rubber doorseals are dirty,the door will not close properly,and the refrigeratorwill not
be ableto functionefficiently.Cleanthe doorswith a mild detergentand damp cloth.Then
wipe witha dry cloth.

®Donot spraythe refrigeratorWithwater whileit iSpluggedin, as it maycause an electricshockl

WARNING e Donot cleanit withbenzene, thinneror cardetergenL it mayCausea firel

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TwinDeodorizer

• Removethecoverwithaflatbladescrewdriverasshown.

•Takeoutthecartridgefromthecoverandsoakitinclean,warmwaterforatleast4hrs.
Completelydryoutthecartridgeinsunlightforatleast8hrsinanopenarea.

• Repeatthisprocessonceortwiceayear.

@ ,If thecartridgeis dried in aCOnfinedaiea,theremaybe someodor.

NOTE Keepchi!drenawayfromcontaminatedwaterwhi!ethecartridgeis soaking.

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,/_ Before changing the interior light, unplug the refrigeratorfrom the power supply. Ifyou

WARNING

have difficulty in changing the light, contact your service center.

INTERIORLIGHTINTHE REFRIGERATOR.

Upper

...........Pulloutthe screw cap (_ and

removethe screw.

Pushthe lampcover inthe .........

directionof the arrows.

After changing the bulb,

reattachthe lightcover

and screw it in again.

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m.

Lower (RS255BA, RS257BA)

:1 Pull outthe screwcap and Takethe lampcover outin the

removethe screw. _ directionof the arrows.

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After changing the bulb,

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reattachthe lightcover

and screw it again.

iNTERiORLIGHTiNTHE FREEZER.

The freezer light is located in the bottom of the auger motor case.

Use a screwdriverto remove _,,, Change the bulb with a new ..........

the lightcover ((_). _ one (@)

Replacement bulbs for both the freezer and refrigeiatoi aie at available ietai! 0Utlets SuCh as Wa!,
mart, The Home Depot and Lowe's.

NOTE Use replacement bu!b size E!7; maximum 30 watts.

The water "Filter Indicator" light
, "Filter Indicator" light lets you know when it is time to change your water filter cartridge. This tells you

that it is almost time to change the current cartridge.

It is recommended that you should hold button for 3 seconds after replaced the cartridge.

(see "Install the water filter" section for more information)

, If you install a new water filter, throw away the first six glassfuls of water, or until water flows clearly.

Reattach the light cover

Using the dispenser without the water filter

, You can not use the water and ice dispenser without a water filter cartridge as the water line may

become blocked.

Ordering replacement filters

• To order more water filter cartridges, call 1-800-SAMSUNG and ask for accessory Part # DA29-
00003A or contact your authorized Samsung dealer.

The refrigerator doors have a special door opening and closing feature to make sure that the doors
close all the way and are securely sealed.

When opening the door, it will only open so far. After reaching a certain point, it will remain open.
When the door is partially open, it will close automatically.

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Checking the Dimensions of your Entrance Door

Check the dimensions of your entrance door to determine whether the refrigerator can pass

through it.

Model RS253BA, RS255BA, RS257BA

Capacity (Cu. Ft) 25.2

Width 36"

Dimension with Hinge 70"

Case Height

(inch) with door 35"

Depth withoutdoor 28"

without Hinge 69"

Selecting the Location for the Refrigerator

• Select a location with easy access to the water supply.

• Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator.

• Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight.

• Select a location with a level floor or close to it.

i,,Before disassembling the freezer door, ihe water supply line needs tObe disconnected,

(_ (If not, the water Supply line Canbe damaged.)

NOTE See"Separating the Water suPply line from the refrigerator' on the next pagel

Allow sufficient space for air circulationof the internal cooling system.

•When the refrigeratordoesnot haveenoughspace,the internalcooling system may not work correctly.

1 inch

1/8 inch

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NOTE

Allow clearanceto the right,left, back andtop wheninstalling the refrigerator,
This has the advantage of reducingp0werc0nsumpti0nl

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Removing the Front Leg Cover

Open the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the

three screws counter-clockwise.

FRONT LEG COVER

Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator

1) Remove the screw from clamp (®).

2) Remove the water tube by presstng the coupler ((2_)and pulling the water tube (dP)away.

NOTE

Do not cut the water tube: Separate it from the coupler.

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NOTE

•Be careful notto pinchthe watertubing and wireharness on the door,
,,PlaCedoorson a protectedsurface

Removing the Freezer Door

1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (®) using a screwdriver, and then disconnect
the wires (@).

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2) Remove hinge screws (@)and ground screw (@)counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge (®)
along the arrow (®). Be careful when removing the door to ensure that itdoes not fall on you.

3) Remove the door from the lower hinge (@) by

carefully lifting the door (@).

4) Remove the lower hinge (@)from the bracket in
(®) by lifting the lower hinge (@) the direction of

the arrow.

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Removing the Refrigerator Door

1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (@) using a screwdriver.

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2) Remove hinge screws (@)and ground screw (@)counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge
(@)in the direction of the arrow (@).Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall

on you.

3) Remove the door from the lower hinge ((6})by

lifting the door (@).

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4) Remove the lower hinge (@)from the bracket in
(@)by lifting the lower hinge (@)the direction of

the arrow.

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Reattaching the Freezer Door

1) Insert the lower hinge (®) into the lower hinge
bracket (@).

2) Reattach the freezer door by inserting the hose
(_3_)in the lower side of the door into the hole in

the lower hinge ((_) and pulling the hose down.

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3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (®) into the hole (®). After levelling between the upper hinge hole ((7_)and
the hole of the cabinet (®). Reattach hinge screws ((e_)and gound screw (®) in a clockwise direction.

4) Connect the wires. 5) Put the front part of the upper hinge cover (@)
on the front part of the upper hinge (@) and
reattach from the front part of the upper hinge

cover first.

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Reattaching the Refrigerator Door

1) Insert the lower hinge (@) into the lower hinge 2) Place the hole in the refrigerator door ((s})over
bracket ((2)). the lower hinge (_4_).

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3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (®) into the hole (®). After levelling between the upper hinge hole (_) and
the hole of the cabinet (®). Reattach hinge screws (_) and gound screw (®) in the clockwise direction.

4) Put the front part of the upper hinge cover (@) on the front part of the upper hinge (@) and reattach it
from the front part of the upper hinge cover first,

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Reattaching the Water Supply Line

1) While pressing the front face of coupler ((2)),insert the water line (dP)in the coupler.

2) Tighten the screw on the clamp (®).

Reattaching the Front Leg Cover

Put on the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise, as shown in the figure,

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NOTE

Before attaching cheCk water connector f0r leakagel

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SCREW

Make sure the refrigerator is level before adjusting its doors.

The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level.

NOTE

Case 1) Freezer door is lower than

that of the refrigerator

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Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) (d_)into a slot of

the control lever (@),turn it clockwise and level the
refrigerator.

Case 2) Freezer door is higher than

that of the refrigerator

@CONTROLLEVER

Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) (d_)into a slot of
the control lever (@), turn it clockwise and level
the refrigerator.

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@CONTROLLEVER

NOTE

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NOTE

Making small adjustments between doors.

If the door ofthe freezer islowerthanthat of the
refrigerator.

If the door offreezer is higherthan thatof the
refrigerator.

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Please open the doors and adjust them as follows:

1) Releasethe nut (d_)on the lowerhinge untilit reachesthe upper endof the bolt(@).

@ When you release the nUt(_)i use enclosed hex wrenCh (®)to turn the bolt(@)in a slight y

NOTE counterclockwise direction. This will enable you to loosen the nut (@)with your fingersl

,;, WRENCH

,_,*;,BOLT

,_, NUT

(_l BOLT

2) Pleaseadjustthe heightdifferencebetweenthe doorsbyturningthe bolt (@)clockwise( _ ) or counter
clockwise( _ ).

@ When You turn clockwise(_ ), thed0org0esup!

NOTE

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3) After adjusting the doors, the nut ((_)turn clockwise ( _ ) until it reaches the lower end ofthe bolt, then

tightenthe bolt againwith the wrench ((3))tofix the nut(Q).

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(!, NUT d, NUT

,_-_:,BOLT (_:,BOLT

Ify0u do not fix the nut (€)firmly, the bolt (@)may be released.

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1)Inordertooperatetheicemakerproperly,waterpressureof20~125psi isrequired.
Inthisrangea 170ccpapercupcanbefilledin10secs.

2)Thewaterfilterremovesparticles.Itdoesnotsterilizeordestroyanymicro-organisms.

3)Iftherefrigeratorisinstalledinanareawithlowwaterpressure(below20psi),youshouldinstalla

boosterpumptocompensateforthelowpressure.

4)Ensurethewaterstoragetankinsidetherefrigeratorisproperlyfilledinitially.Pushthewaterdispenser

leveruntilthewaterrunsfromtheoutlet.

Waterlineinstallationkitis availableatextracostfromyourdealer,Therefrigeratormanufacturer

NOTE

recommendsusingaWatersUpplykitCOntainingcoppertubingl

Connecting to water supply line

- Shut off the main water supply line and turn
the Ice maker to the off position.

- Locate the nearest cold drinking water line.

- Follow the instructions in the ice maker

installation kit.

- After connecting the water supply with water
filter, turn on water supply and flush 4 or
more gallons into a bucket to clear the water

filter

1.Cold Water line

2. Pipe Clamp.

3. Water Line Installation Kit

4. Shut Off Valve

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Connect the water line to the refrigerator.

1) Slip the compression nut through the provided
plastic tubing.

2) Tighten the compression nut onto 1/4"
comprression fitting.

@ DOnot oVertighten the compression

NOTE nut.

• Using Copper Tubing

- Slip the compression nut and ferrule on cop-
per tubing as shown.

• Using Plastic Tubing

- Insert the molded end of the plastic tubing
into the compression fitting.

3) Tighten the compression nut onto the com-
pression fitting.

4) Turn water on and check for any leakage.

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NOTE

Waterline must be connected tOdrinkable water only.
Cut off 1/4 inch of the provided plastic tubing squarely to prevent leaks when reconnect.

Ferrule

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*'" " ' CompressionFitting

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I 11" m

CopperTubing (Purchased)
(Purchased)

Refrigerator

[ Household Water Line ]

Install the water filter.

1) As shown, the fixed cap separates from the refrigerator by rotating
it counterclockwise.

Remove the water filter from the box and put a month indicator

sticker on the filter as shown, i"---1

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°" _Compresslon Nut(1/4)

, ". (Provided)

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CompressionNut(1/4")
(Purchased)

PlasticTubing

@ Keepthe cap(A)in a safe place for recapping, When

NOTE you will not use the filter:

2) Ifthe water filter was installed in March, put on the "SEP" sticker
as the filter's life is usually six months.

3) Remove the protective cap then position and insert the
filter as shown.

4) Slowly turn the water filter clockwise 90° to align
the indication mark on the cover, locking the filter in position.
Do not overtighten.

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STICKER

(MONTHINDICATION)

Please check that the indication line aligns with the lock position:

NOTE

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ALIGNTHEINDICATIONMARK
WITHLOCKPOSITION.

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Removeanyresidualmatterinsidethewatersupplylineafterinstallingfilter.

1) Turn on the main water supply & shut-off the valve of the
water supply line.

2) Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear

(6~7 minutes). This will clean the water supply system and

clear air from the lines.

3) Additional flushing may be required in some households.

4) Open the refrigerator door and check if water leaks around
the water filter.

@ • A new!y_installedwater filter cartr!dge may cause Water to briefly spurt fr0m the dispenseri

NOTE • Before reinstalling the water filter, removethe wine shelf (RS257BA)I ...........

ICEm --WATER

Check the amount of water supplied to the ice tray.

1) Lift up ((ih)and pull out (@)the ice maker bucket in the freezer.

2) When you press the test button, the ice cube container is
filled with water from the water supply tap.

Check the amount of water (see the illustration below).
If the water level is too low,

the ice cubes will be small.
This is not a problem with the ice maker

but of the water pressure in the pipe.

When this problem occurs, contact
the dealer service center to check the

amount of water supplied.

CHECK THE WATER LEVEL [_'_'_" ii _'"i:i

Feeler Arm TEST BUTTON ,, . ._ ."

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The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not
chill sufficiently

• Check that the power plug is properly connected.

• Isthe temperature control on the display panel set to
the correct temperature? Try setting itto a lowertem-

perature.

• Isthe refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a

heatsource?

• Is the back of the refrigeratortoo close to the wall?

The food in the refrigerator is frozen

• Isthe temperature control on the display panel set to
the correct temperature? Try setting itto a warmer
temperature.

• Isthe temperature in the roomtoo low?

• Did you store the food with a high watercontent in
the coldest part of the refrigerator?

You hear unusual noises or sounds

• Check that the floor is leveled andstable.

• Isthe back of the refrigerator too close to the wall?

• Was anything dropped behind or underthe refrigera-
tor?

• A "ticking"sound may be heard from insidethe refrig-
erator, this is normal.This occurs because various

accessories are contracted or expanded.

The front cornersand sides of the cabinet are hot;
condensation occurs.

• Anti-condensators are installed inthe front corners of
the refrigerator to prevent condensation.

• Condensation can occur when you leavethe door
open for a long time.

Ice is not dispensed

• Did you stop the ice making function?

• Is there any ice in the ice storage unit?

• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve
open?

• Is the freezer temperature too warm?
(Set the temperature lower)

• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the
water supply line before making ice?

You can hear water bubbling in the refrigerator

The bubbling comes from the refrigerant circulating in
the refrigerator and is normal.

There is a bad smell in the refrigerator

Wrap strong smelling food so that it is airtight.
Throw away any rotten food.

Frost forms on the walls of the freezer

• Is the air vent blocked?

• Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for

efficient air circulation.

• Is the door closed properly?

No water is supplied

• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve

open?

• Is the water supply line crushed?

• Is the water tank frozen because the refrigeratortem-

perature is too low? Select a warmer setting on the
display panel.

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If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products,

please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center.

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.

55 STANDISH COURT MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5R 4B2 CANADA

TEL :[phone] FAX : [phone]

1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)

www.samsung.com/ca

To obtain service, please call our toll-free CAMCO CUSTOMER SERVICE

number at 1-800-361-3400

If further help is needed concerning warranty, contact:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Camco, Inc.

1 Factory Lane

Moncton, New Brunswick

E1C 9M3

You can also contact us on our web site: www.geappliances.ca