DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지1 in SIDE BY SIDE 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 .........................
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지2 in SAFETY WARNING SIGNS WARNING • 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.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지3 in CAUTION SIGNS • 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. • If the key is provided with refrigerator, the keys should be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the appliance. • Do not place the equipment directly under sunlight.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지4 in 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.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지5 in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL Filter Change Button After changing the water filter, press the Cubed and Crushed buttons simultaneously and hold 3 seconds. Freezer Button Set the desired temperature of the freezer compartment or select/cancel the Power Freeze by pressing this button.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지6 in DIGITAL PANEL Freezer Fridge • 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. • The upper right part of display shows the Fresh Food compartment information.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지7 in TEMPERATURE CONTROL Freezer Fridge • The freezer temperature can be set between • The refrigerator temperature can be set between 1℃ -25℃ and -15℃. • Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired set temperature is shown in the temperature display. • The temperature display changes in sequence between -25℃ and -15℃. • After five seconds, the display reverts to the actual freezer temperature, which changes as the freezer reaches the new temperature.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지8 in SHELVES AND BINS Freezer & Fridge Water Filter Dairy Bin Door Bin Ice Bucket Ice Chute Spill Proof Glass Shelf Foldable Shelf Tempered 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.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지9 in FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 8 5 1 3 7 4 2 9 12 11 13 10 FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER Ice Chute WARNING 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. 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.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지10 in 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.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지11 in 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. • 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.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지12 in 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.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지13 in REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES Ice Bucket • Remove the bucket by lifting it up and pulling it out. Tray Shelf (optional) • Pull the shelf out as far as it goes. Then lift it up and remove it. Front Leg Cover Door Bin • Remove two screws. • Lift it up and pull the cover off. • To reattach the front leg • Hold the door bin with both hands and then lift it up. Drawer • Remove the drawer by • pulling it out and slightly lifting it up.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지14 in REMOVING THE ARCTIC SELECT ZONE ACCESSORIES Open the door, and pull the Arctic Select Zone Door out to the end to take the basket out. NOTE Lift the front side of basket first, and take it out carefully (using both hands). • Empty the basket before taking it out. REMOVING THE FRESH SELECT ZONE ACCESSORIES Open the Fresh Select Zone Door. Hold the front side of upper drawer, and pull it out. Pull the front side of upper cover out.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지15 in CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES Interior • Clean the accessories with a mild detergent, then wipe out with a dry cloth. • After washing the accessories, make sure that they are dry before using them again. Exterior • Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean cloth. • The doors, handles and cabinet surfaces should be cleaned with a mild detergent and soft cloth, then wiped off with a dry cloth. - Do not use Benzene, Thinner or CloroxTM for cleaning.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지16 in CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT Before changing the interior light, unplug the refrigerator from the power supply. If you have difficulty with changing the light, contact your service center. WARNING Light bulbs may be hot. CAUTION INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FRIDGE Upper Push both sides of the upper lamp cover, marked ➞ around the top of cold air duct, then pull out the air duct. Push both sides of the bottom lamp cover, marked ➞ on the air duct, then pull out.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지17 in CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT Before changing the interior light, unplug the refrigerator from the power supply. If you have difficulty with changing the light, contact your service center. WARNING Light bulbs may be hot. CAUTION INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER Push the center of the light cover’s upper side, and then pull down the light cover. Change the bulb with a new one. rear hook Reattach the light cover.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지18 in WATER FILTER The water “Filter Indicator” light • “Filter Indicator” light lets you know when it is time to change your water filter cartridge. The light will change from green to orange. This tells you that it is almost time to change the current cartridge. It is recommended that you replace the cartridge when the light changes to red.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지19 in INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR Checking the Dimensions of your Entrance Door Check the dimensions of your entrance door to determine whether the refrigerator can pass through it. Model Dimension (mm) RM257AC** Width without hinge Case Height with hinge with handle Depth without door 908 mm 1744mm 1778mm 895mm 770mm Selecting the Location for the Refrigerator • Select a location with easy access to the water supply.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지20 in INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR 908 507 630.6 1391.0 • Be careful when opening the door so that it does not come in contact with CAUTION other parts of the refrigerator. 1617.0 LEVELLING If the front of the appliance is slightly higher than the rear, the door can be opened and closed easier. The appliance tilts down to the right. Turn the right adjusting leg in the direction of the arrow with a flat head screwdriver until the appliance is level.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지21 in ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS Please level the refrigerator first The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) (➀) into a slot of the control lever (➁), turn it clockwise and level the refrigerator. DIFFERENCE OF HEIGHT Case 1) Freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지22 in ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS Making small adjustments between doors. If the door of fridge is lower than that of the freezer, adjustment part 1) If you open the Fresh Select Zone Door (➀), you can see the hinge-mid (➁). 2) Insert enclosed hex wrench (➂) into the shaft (➃) of the hinge mid. 3) Please adjust the height difference between the doors turning the hex wrench (➂) clockwise ( or counter clockwise ( ).
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지23 in ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS If the Arctic Select Zone Door is lower than the Fresh Select Zone Door. adjustment part Arctic Select Zone Fresh Select Zone 1) Locate the height-adjuster (➀) in the Arctic Select Zone. Unscrew the four phillips screws (➁) slightly to loosen the door. ➁ ➀ ➂ 3) Find the best adjuster-level to align the door gap. CASE) The gap is about 2mm (0.08inch) as shown below.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지24 in REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Front Leg Cover FRONT LEG COVER RIB HOOK Unscrew two phillips screws from the front leg cover. Pull the front leg-cover down with both hands and remove it by lifting it up with the upper rib. Then, disengage the lower hooks. Removing the Freezer Door NOTE • Lift the door straight up. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. • Place doors on a protected surface.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지25 in REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Freezer Door 2) Disengage the hooks on the connector - cover (➃) protecting the connector and open it. Push the lever-hook (➄) on the connector and disconnect the wires. 3) Pull and open the latch (➅), and take off the door hinge (➆) along the arrow. 4) Remove the door from the lower hinge(➇)carefully lifting the door(➈).
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지26 in REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Fridge Door 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (➀) using a screwdriver. 2) Pull and open the latch (➁), and take off the door hinge (➂) along the arrow. 3) Remove the door from the lower hinge (➃) by lifting the door (➄). 4) Remove the phillips screw (➅) and two hex head screws (➆) from the lower hinge.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지27 in REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS How to disassemble/assemble the Arctic Select Zone Door 1) Open the Arctic Select Zone Door. 2) Take out the box in the Arctic Select Zone Door. 4) Remove the door carefully from the rail lifting up the door with both hands. To allow screw(➀) heads to pass through the rail holes. NOTE 5) Slide the rail carefully to the inside. When you assemble the Arctic Select Zone Door, follow the instructions above in reverse order.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지28 in REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS How to disassemble/assemble the Fresh Select Zone Door 1) Open the Fresh Select Zone Door. 2) Take out the box in the Fresh Select Zone. 3) Locate the eight phillips screws in the Fresh Select Zone. To lift the door up, unscrew the eight phillips screws(➀) four turns. Do not remove the screws (➀) out.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지29 in REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Freezer Door 1) Reattach a phillips screw (➀) and two hex head screws (➁) to the hinge. 2) Place the hole in the bottom of the door (➃) over the hinge (➂). NOTE Be sure to insert the water tube and push to the end. 4) Put the connector (12 ) in the guide (13 ) of the connector-cover and close it.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지30 in REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Fridge Door 1) Reattach a phillips screw (➀) and two hex head screws (➁) to the hinge. 2) Place the hole in the bottom of the door (➃) over the hinge (➂). 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➄) into the hole (➅). After levelling between the hinge brackets (➆). Reattach and close the latch (➇) along the arrow.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지31 in REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Front Leg Cover FRONT LEG COVER HOOK Hold the front leg-cover with both hands and insert it by sliding the hooks along the guide at the bottom. Then, lift up the leg-front-cover a little bit and snap the upper ribs into the locking tabs. Tighten two phillips screws to the front leg cover.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지32 in CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE 1) In order to operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 1.4 ~ 8.5kgf/cm2 (0.14~0.83Mpa, 19.9~120.9psi, 1.37~8.3bar) is required. In this range a 100 cc paper cup can be filled in 10 seconds. 2) The water filter removes particles. It does not sterilize or destroy any micro-organisms. 3) If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (1.4kgf/cm2, 0.14Mpa, 19.9psi, 1.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지33 in INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Connect the water line to the refrigerator. 1) Slip the compression nut through the provided plastic tubing. Refrigerator Ferrule (Purchased) 2) Tighten the compression nut onto the 1/4” compression fitting. NOTE ● ● Compression Nut (1/4″) (Provided) Do not overtighten the compression nut. Compression Fitting (Provided) Using Copper Tubing - Slip the compression nut and ferrule on copper tubing as shown.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지34 in INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Secure the water line. - Using clip ”A”, fix the water line to the wall (the back of refrigerator). - When the water line is secure, make sure it is not excessively bent, pinched or squashed. Complete the installation of the water supply line. - Power on the refrigerator and press the lever on the right of the dispenser until water runs out through the water line and all air has been emptied.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지35 in INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Remove any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing filter. 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.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지36 in INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE 3) Important Facts About Your Dispenser : Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin. It may not crush or dispense well. Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon. Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice storage bin.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지37 in BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE...
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지38 in BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... Problem Small or hollow cubes Slow ice cube freezing Possible Causes Water filter clogged. Door left open. Temperature control was not set cold enough. Orange glow in the freezer Defrost heater is on. Cube dispenser does not work(on some models) What To Do • Replace the filter cartridge with a new cartridge or with plug. • Check to see if package is holding door open. • See about the controls. • This is normal.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지39 in IN CASE THE NEED FOR SERVICING ARISES Do not hesitate to call any Samsung Authorized Service Center nearby giving them your name, address and telephone number when your product is not functionning properly. WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
DA99-01418E(EN)-12008.4.235:26AM페이지40 in CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 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 : 905-542-3535 FAX : 905-542-3835 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.