RF263TE**** RF263BE**** Refrigerator user manual English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service or accessory parts, please register your product at or contact www.samsung.com/register 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Free Standing Appliance DA68-02601A(EN+FR+ES)-0.2.indb 1 2012.3.
safety information SAFETY INFORMATION Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
• This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug. - Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or fire due to electric leakage. • Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction. • Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. - Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.
- • • • • • • • • • Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes. Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket. This may result in an electric shock or fire. The installation or any service of this appliance is recommended by a qualified technician or service company.
with the product. t Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time. -This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays. t Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself. -You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/ or personal injury. -When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact your service agents. t t t t t a) b) c) t Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
is required. If you have a long vacation or business trip and won’t use water or ice dispensers, close the water valve. -Otherwise, water leakage may occur. t Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open. -Otherwise, odor and mold may develop. t t t t t t Service warranty and Modification.
door/door seals and door latch so that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. t Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR The following chart details the exact height and depth of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator. RF263T** / RF263B** / RF263N** RF261B**/ RF260B** Model Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator.
FLOORING REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS For some installations you need to remove the fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the refrigerator to its final location. Do not remove the doors/drawer if you don’t need to. If you do not need to remove the refrigerator doors, go to Adjusting the Level on page 9. If you need to remove the doors. continue below.
1 2 3 3 Fix the handles to the doors by sliding them left side firmly. 4 Fix the handles to the doors by sliding them down firmly. 5 4 5 Tilt up the Handle bar and tighten with wrench firmly. Tighten with wrench fi Drawer door handle assembly Disassemble the refrigerator doors Check the direction of Handle assembly. WARNING Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing them. With the door opened 1 1.
2. Disconnect two connectors ( 2 ) on the left side door. To remove the water coupler from the hinge, twist and pull it from the hinge. Remove the water line ( 3 ) while pressing the marked part ( 4 ) of the water line coupler. CAUTION If a red clip is on the coupler, it must be removed before removing the tube. To reattach the fridge doors after you have moved the fridge to its final location, assemble the parts in reverse order. 1.
4. Holding the top of the Freezer Drawer, pull it out How to adjust the level all the way and then remove it from the rail system. 1. Open the freezer drawer and remove the lower basket. 2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) into a notch on the left control lever, and turn it counter clockwise to level the refrigerator. (You turn the lever clockwise to lower the refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise it.
1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ) to reveal the lower hinge ( 2 ). 2. Insert the supplied allen wrench (3/16”) ( 3 ) into the shaft ( 4 ) of the lower hinge. 3. Adjust the height by turning the hex wrench ( 3 ) clockwise ( DOWN ) or counter clockwise ( UP ). After you have connected the water line, make sure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator is properly filled. To do this, press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source. If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, get a snug, leak-free connection. Refrigerator You can test the water line quickly using a Plastic Tubing (Assembled) Compression Nut (1/4”) (Assembled) Compression Fitting (Assembled) Molded end(Bulb) Ferrule (Not supplied) Compression nut (B) (1/4”) (Not supplied) Copper tubing or (Not supplied) Plastic tubing (B) (Not supplied) Household water supply line 1.
01 SETTING UP Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, such as bananas, melons. Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance, as this will be carried out automatically. Temperature rise during defrosting can comply with ISO requirements. But If you want to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the appliance, please wrap the frozen food up in several layers of newspaper.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL ( 4 ) Alarm Hold 3 sec for Lighting 8 1 4 2 5 3 6 releasing this button. You can turn it back back on in the same fashion. The icon lights up when the function is on. If you touch and hold the Alarm/Lighting button for 3 seconds, the dispenser LED 7 the button for 3 seconds again.
( 8 ) Filter mode), is designed for use by retailers when they are displaying refrigerators on refrigerator’s fan motor and lights work normally, but the compressor does not run, and the refrigerator and freezer do touch and hold the Energy Saver button and the Freezer button for 5 seconds during normal operation. The refrigerator chime sounds and the temperature display flashes OF OF. hold the Energy Saver and the Freezer buttons again for 5 seconds.
Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing the water filter. 1. Turn ON the main water supply and supply water to the refrigerator. 2. Select water in the button “ICE TYPE/WATER”,pour 1 Gal (6-7 minutes) to clean the water supplier system and it will take the air out from the lines. The basic temperature and recommended temperatures of the Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are 0°F and 37°F(or -18°C and 3°C) respectively.
Fridge button to set your desired temperature. After a few seconds, the Fridge will begin adjusting towards the newly set temperature. This will be reflected in the digital display. Using the ice Dispenser Place a glass underneath the ice dispenser and push gently against the dispenser lever with your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the ice from bouncing out.
Check Ch C he c ck the wa water wa atte ter level Botón Test (Probar) remove all ice cube tray. If not using the ice dispenser, it is possible to stack the cubes. Hold down the button. Remove the tank in the direction of the arrow. Dispose of ice cubes or ice mass. Push the bottom of the tray until it clicks. and try again. To remove the ice cubes without use the WARNNIG Use only the ice maker refrigerator.
Please wait 1 second before removing the cup after dispensing water to prevent spills. Do not pull out the lever dispenser after dispensing ice or water. It comes back automatically. Ice is made in cubes. When you select “Crushed”, the ice maker grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice.
USING THE COOL SELECT PANTRY The Cool Select Pantry is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature control. This pantry can be used for large party trays, deli items, pizza, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a temperature control which can adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the pantry. The control is located on the right side of the pantry. Deli t Pineapple t lemon t avocado t potato CAUTION t The Pantry has three modes: The h FFresh h mode, Chilled mode, and Deli mode.
Injury may occur if the door bins are not firmly assembled. Do not allow children to play with the bins. Sharp corners of the bins may cause injury. CAUTION Do not adjust a bin full of food. Remove the food first. 2. Tempered Glass shelves To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction shown ( 1 ) and lift it up vertically ( 2 ). Pull the shelf out. To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height.
2. Super Extended Drawer To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift straight out. To relocate - Place the drawer onto the rails ( 4 ) by tilting it up. Lower the drawer into place until it is horizontal and slide the Drawer ( 3 ) in. CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep the refrigerator free of odor and germs.
Cleaning the Ice / Water Dispenser Wipe the Ice / Water Dispenser with a clean and soft cloth. CAUTION 02 OPERATING When using the crushed ice selection from the dispenser some residual ice chips may start to collect in the ice chute. To prevent that residual ice from melting and running out of the chute you should clean out the residual ice when you see it start to collect in the ice chute.
FOOD STORAGE TIPS Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly. Check date code. Most milk and similar prod ucts are sold in date-coded cartons that indicate a products’s peak freshness. Re-seal with cap or wrap tightly. Do not return unused portions to original container.
Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips FISH AND SHELLFISH Fish 1-2 Days 2-3 Months Lean Fish (cod, flounder, etc) 1-2 Days 6 Months Frozen or Breaded na 3 Months Shrimp (uncooked) 1-2 Days 12 Months Crab 3-5 Days 10 Months Cooked Fish or Shellfish 2-3 Days 3 Months Chops 2-4 Days 6-12 Months Ground 1 Day 3-4 Months Roast 2-4 Days 6-12 Months Bacon 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Months Sausage 1-2 Days 1-2 Months Steak 2-4 Days 6-9 Months Poultry 1 Day 12 Months Lunch meat 3-5 Days
Troubleshooting PROBLEM The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. SOLUTION Ř Check if the power plug is properly connected. Ř Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fridge inner temperature. If it is, set the refrigerator colder. Ř Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? Ř Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation? The food in the fridge is frozen.
Warranty(USA) WARRANTY ON SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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 functioning properly. Warranty Information (CANADA) Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
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