RS261M Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
features of your side-by-side refrigerator Key features of your new refrigerator Your Samsung Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. • Xtra SpaceTM 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.
safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION Before using your new Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers.
safety Information • If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. -T here is a risk of electric shock or fire. • Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. • Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it. • Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. -D amage to the cord may cause short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. -A ny sharp edges may cause personal injury. • Do not let children step on drawer’s cover. -T he drawer may break and cause them to slip. • Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. -W hen you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage. • Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands. -T his may cause frostbite.
safety Information • Service warranty and Modification. -A ny changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance is not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can Samsung be responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications. • Do not block air holes. - I f the air holes are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled. If this cooling period lasts too long, the water filter may break and cause water leakage.
contents seTTING UP yOUR sIDe-by-sIDe RefRIGeRATOR 08 OPeRATING yOUR sIDe-by-sIDe RefRIGeRATOR 20 CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR 26 APPENDIX 08 10 15 16 17 18 Getting ready to install the refrigerator Setting up the refrigerator Leveling the refrigerator Making minor adjustment to the doors Checking the w
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Getting ready to install the refrigerator Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you will enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance has to offer. Selecting the best location for the refrigerator Select a location with easy access to the water supply. Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight. Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring.
First things first! Make sure that you can easily move your refrigerator to its final location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc. The following chart details the exact height and depth. MODEL Width RS261M Only Cabinet With Leg Front Dimensions [inch(mm)] Depth Height • • With Door 35 15/16 (915.5) 23 5/8 (735) 27 7/16 (861.2) With Handle 30 (920.4) Only Cabinet 68 5/8 (1,742.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SETTING UP the refrigerator Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully operational. If not, first check the power supply and electricity source or try the troubleshooting section at the back of this user’s guide. If you have any further questions, contact your Samsung Electronics service center. 1.
3. Match the upper and lower handle locking tabs on the doors to the handles. 01 SETTING UP 4. Fix the handles to the doors by sliding it down firmly until you hear a click sound. 5. Check the installation of the handles by pulling on them. If the handles have been inserted correctly, they should not move. Ensure the 2 handles are horizontally aligned. If the handles are not aligned, repeat step 2 and 3. To align the doors, refer to ‘Leveling the refrigerator’ in the manual(page 15).
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SETTING UP the refrigerator(CONT’D) If your entrance won’t allow the refrigerator to pass easily through it, you can remove the doors. Removing the Front Leg Cover First, open both the freezer and refrigerator doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise. FRONT LEG COVER SCREW Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator 1.
Removing the freezer door A few things to mention first. • Make sure that you lift the door straight up so the hinges are not bent or broken. • Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door. • Place doors on a protected surface to prevent scratching or damage. 1. W ith the Freezer door closed, remove the upper hinge cover disconnect the wires 2 . 1 using a screwdriver, and then 01 SETTING UP 2 1 2.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator SETTING UP the refrigerator(CONT’D) Removing the fridge door 1. With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover using a screwdriver 1 1 2. Remove hinge bolts 2 and ground screw 3 counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge 4 in the direction of the arrow. Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. 3 2 4 3. Remove the door from the lower hinge 6 by lifting the door 7 . 7 6 4.
LEVELING the refrigerator Now that the doors are back on the refrigerator, you want to make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even. The front of the refrigerator is also adjustable. Before leveling the refrigerator, remove the front leg cover Open both the freezer and fridge doors, and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter-clockwise.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Making mInor adjustments to the doors Remember, a level refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on levelling the refrigerator. When the door of the freezer is higher than the fridge Adjustment part In the case of the process to correct the imbalance is the same. Open the doors and adjust them, one at a time, as follows: 1.
CHECKinG tHE wAtER DisPEnsER LinE A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your new Samsung Refrigerator. To help promote better health, the Samsung water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms. You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that. In order for the ice maker to operate properly, a water pressure of 20~125 psi (pound per square inch) is required. Under normal conditions, a 170 cc (5.75 oz.
setting up your side-by-side refrigerator instALLinG tHE wAtER LinE Connecting the water line to the Refrigerator. There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.
Removing residual matter inside the water supply line after installing filter 1. Turn ON the main water supply. 2. Press the Water button and push the dispenser pad. 3. Flush 3 gallons of water through the filter befor use. Ice (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) This will clean the water supply system and remove air from the lines. 4. Additional flushing may be required in some households. 5. Open the refrigerator door and make sure there are no water leaks coming from the water filter.
operating your side-by-side refrigerator CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL 1 6 2 5 3 4 1 Lighting Press the Lighting button to turn on the dispenser LED lamp. 2 Freezer (Hold 3 sec for Power Freeze) Press the Freezer button to set the freezer temperature between cold and coldest. Press and hold the Freezer button for 3 seconds to activate Power Freezer function which speeds up the freezing process in the freezer.
USING THE CONTROL PANEL Freezer/Fridge (Temperature adjustment) Press the Freezer or Fridge button until the desired temperature is set. For lower temperature, press the Freezer or Fridge button until more LED lights (coldest). For higher temperature, press the Freezer or Fridge button until less LED lights (cold). Each time you press the Freezer or Fridge button, temperature indicator will change in below order. 02 OPERATING Lighting This icon will light up when you activate the Lighting function.
operating your side-by-side refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL(CONT’D) Filter Indicator When the filter indicator light changes to red, it is time to change the filter. Typically this happens about every 6 months. The filter Indicator will be Blue when you initially insert the water filter. The filter Indicator will be purple when you have used your water filter for 5 months. The filter Indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 6 months.
Using the ice and cold water dispenser Select this if you want to turn the ice maker off. Water Using the water dispenser Press the Water button on the control panel. Place your cup on the water outlet and push against the dispenser pad until hearing the “click” sounds. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the water from splashing out.
operating your side-by-side refrigerator Storing food The Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher, longer. Remember, in order to prevent odor penetration to the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible.
Storing Food in the Freezer Xtra Space 2 Door Bins Can be used for small packages of frozen food. 3 Wire Shelf Can be used to store frozen food. 4 Freezer Drawer Best used for storing meat or other frozen items. For safe keeping, stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers. Storing Food in the Fridge 5 Fruit & Vegetable Drawer Used to preserve the freshness of your stored vegetables and fruits.
cleaning and maintaining your side-byside refrigerator REMOVING THE FREEZER/FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 1. Door Bin/Dairy Bin Firmly grab the door bin with both hands and lift it up gently to remove the door bin. 2. Shelves Pull the shelf out as far as it goes. Then lift it up and remove it. (Wire Shelf/Glass Shelf) 3. Drawer Pull the drawers out fully then slightly lift it up to remove the drawers. (Drawer/Fruit & Vegetable Drawer) 4.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung Side-By-Side Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ-free. Cleaning the Interior Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. You can remove the drawers and shelves for a more thorough cleaning. Just make sure to dry them before putting them back into place.
K OC cleaning and maintaining your side-byside refrigerator CK LO UN LOCK Changing the WATER FILTER CK CK LO LO LOCK If the water filter indicator turns into red, filtering ability may decrease. Then you need to change the water filter. Water filter is located on the bottom right side of the refrigerator. 1. Turn the water filter 90˚ counter-clockwise. UN CK LO CK LO UN LOCK CK CK LO LO UN CK LOCK LO LO CK CK LO CK LO LOCK 2. Pull the water filter from the filter housing.
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appendix TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature. • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a heat source? • Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating? • Check if the cooling off function is on.
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Ambient Room Temperature Limits This refrigerator is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate. Class Symbol Ambient Temperature range (°C) Extended Temperate SN +10 to +32 Temperate N +16 to +32 Subtropical ST +16 to +38 Tropical T +16 to +43 Internal temperatures may be affected by such factors as the location of the refrigerator, ambient temperature and the frequency with which you open the door.
