DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 1 REFRIGERATOR Write the model and serial number here: Model # Serial # These numbers can be found inside on the left of the refrigerator. RS2531** RS2521** RS2511** RS2523** RS2524** RS2525** RS2631** RS2621** RS2611** RS2623** RS2624** RS2625** OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION CONTENTS SAFETY WARNING SIGNS ...............................................................2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 2 SAFETY WARNING SIGNS WARNING • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. • Because these 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.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 3 SAFETY WARNING SIGNS SAFETY WARNING SIGNS DA68-01365B 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 freezer • 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.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 4 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 service center. Place the refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the refrigerator.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 5 CONTROL PANEL RS2531** RS2631** OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DA68-01365B ICE TYPE BUTTON Use this button to choose Cubed or Crushed ice or Ice off. CHILD LOCK BUTTON When this button is pressed for 3sec.,all functions are locked and can not be modified. The water and ice dispenser are locked. POWER FREEZE BUTTON Speeds up the freezing process in the freezer. FRIDGE TEMP.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 6 CONTROL PANEL RS2524** RS2624** RS2525** RS2625** ICE TYPE BUTTON Use this button to choose Cubed or Crushed ice or Ice off. 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. CHILD LOCK BUTTON When this button is pressed for 3sec.,all functions are locked and can not be modified.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 7 CONTROL PANEL RS2521** RS2621** RS2523** RS2623** OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DA68-01365B FRIDGE TEMP. BUTTON To set the fridge temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between cool and coolest. ICE TYPE BUTTON Use this button to choose Cubed or Crushed ice or Ice off. FREEZER TEMP. BUTTON To set the freezer temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between cold and coldest.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 8 CONTROL PANEL RS2511** RS2611** FRIDGE TEMP. BUTTON To set the fridge temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between cool and coolest. ICE TYPE BUTTON Use this button to choose Cubed or Ice off. FREEZER TEMP. BUTTON To set the freezer temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between cold and coldest. LIGHT BUTTON Use this button to light up the dispenser.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 9 DIGITAL PANEL RS2531** / RS2631** Power Freeze • This light is will turn on when you press the Power Freezer button. Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process. • If you select Power Freeze, interior temperature of the freezer will decrease for 2 hr.30 min. • Press the Power Freeze button again to cancel the Power Freeze function. If you use this function, energy consumption will increase. Please turn off when not using this function.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 10 DIGITAL PANEL RS2524**/ RS2624**/ RS2525**/ RS2625** Power Freeze • This light is will turn on when you press the Power Freezer button. Power Freeze speeds up the freezing process. • If you select Power Freeze, interior temperature of the freezer will decrease for 2 hr.30 min. • Press the Power Freeze button again to cancel the Power Freeze function. If you use this function, energy consumption will increase. Please turn off when not using this function.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 11 DIGITAL PANEL RS2521**/ RS2621**/ RS2523**/ RS2623** Cubed Ice, Crushed Ice and Ice Off • 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 chosen. Light Button • Use this button to light up the dispenser.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 12 DIGITAL PANEL RS2511** / RS2611** Cubed Ice and Ice Off • Press the Ice Type button in sequence to choose Cubed Ice or Ice Off to stop making ice. • An indicator will light to show the ice type currently chosen. Light Button • Use this button to light up the dispenser.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 13 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 loading 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 set temperture.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 14 SHELVES and BINS • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 15 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DA68-01365B FROZEN FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER Xtra SpaceTM • Can be used for frozen foods such as pizza, pasta, burritos, and fajitas. • In order to prevent odor penetration to the ice, stored food should be wrapped securely. Wire Shelf • Can be used to store all types of frozen food. Door Bin • Can be used for small packages of frozen food. Wire Drawer • Can be used to store meat and dry foods.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:09 PM Page 16 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE CHILLED FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR 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. Fruit & Vegetable Drawer (Upper and Lower) • Used to store fruits and vegetables. • The drawer is airtight. Optimized humidity control design helps to preserve the freshness of stored vegetables and fruits.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 17 REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES Ice Maker Bucket • Remove the bucket by lifting up and pulling out. Wire Shelf • Pull the shelf out as far as it goes. Then lift it up and remove it. Front Leg Cover Door Bin • Open the freezer and refriger- • Hold the door bin with both ator doors, lift it up and pull the cover. • Reattach the front leg cover by attaching it closely to the refrigerator, then sliding it down. hands and then lift it up.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 18 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 surface of doors, handles and cabinet should be cleaned with a mild detergent and soft cloth, then wipe off the surface with a dry cloth.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 19 CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE FREEZER. The freezer light is located in the bottom of the auger motor case. Use a screwdriver to remove the light cover (➀). NOTE Replace the bulb with a new one (➁) Reattach the light cover. Replacement bulbs for both the freezer and refrigerator are at retail outlets such as Wal-mart, The Home Depot and Lowe's. Use replacement bulb size only E17, maximum 30 watts. If you cannot find this bulb, contact SAMSUNG.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 20 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 Capacity (Cu.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 21 INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR How to assemble the seperable door handle (on some models) - Check the “UP” mark at the rear of the handle, and then place the handle in the right direction. - Match the Handle Locking Tabs on the door and the hook of the handle, in upper and lower both side at the same time. Fix the handle pulling it down. - Check the right locking by pulling it up and down. - If the locking is correct, the handle won’t be removed.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 22 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Front Leg Cover Take hold of FRONT LEG COVER and lift it up. FRONT LEG COVER Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator Remove the water tube by pressing the coupler (➁) and pulling the water tube (➀) away. NOTE Be careful not to cut the water tube when separating it from the coupler.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 23 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS 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. Removing the Freezer Door 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (➀) along the arrow (➂) using a screwdriver, and then disconnect the wires (➁). 2) Remove hinge screws (➃) and ground screw (➄) counter-clockwise, and take off the upper hinge (➅) along the arrow (➆).
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 24 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Removing the Refrigerator Door 1) With the door closed, remove the upper hinge cover (➀) along the arrow (➁) using a screwdriver. 2) Remove hinge screws (➂), and take off the upper hinge (➃) in the direction of the arrow (➄). Take care when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you. 3) Remove the door from the lower hinge (➅) by lifting the door (➆).
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 25 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Freezer Door 1) Reattach the freezer door by inserting the hose (➀) in the lower side of the door into the hole in the lower hinge (➁) and pull the hose down. 2) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➂) into the hole (➃). After leveling between the upper hinge hole and the hole of the cabinet, reattach hinge screws (➄) and ground screw (➅) in a clockwise direction. 3) Connect the wires.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 26 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Refrigerator Door 1) Insert the lower hinge (➀) in the bracket lower hinge (➁). 2) Place the hole in the refrigerator door (➂) over the lower hinge (➃). 3) Insert the upper hinge shaft (➄) into the hole (➅). After leveling between the upper hinge hole and the cabinet hole. Reattach hinge screws (➆) and gound screw (➇) in the clockwise direction.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 27 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reattaching the Water Supply Line While pressing the front face of coupler (➁), insert the water line (➀) in the coupler. Reattaching the Front Leg Cover INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DA68-01365B Carefully place front cover and push to snap it into position.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 28 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS Please level the refrigerator first The doors will be uneven if the refrigerator is not level. DIFFERANCE OF HEIGHT Case 1) Freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) (➀) into a slot of the control lever (➁), turn it clockwise and level the refrigerator.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 29 ADJUST THE HEIGHT BETWEEN THE DOORS Making small level adjustments between doors If the freezer door is lower than the refrigerator door. If the freezer door is higher than the refrigerator door. Adjustment location Adjustment location Please open the doors and adjust the doors as follows: 1) Release the nut (①) on the lower hinge until the upper end of the bolt (➁).
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 30 CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE 1) In order to operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 20~125 psi(0.138~0.862 Mpa) is required. In this range, a 6 oz paper cup can be filled in 10 secs. 2) The water filter removes particles. It does not sterilize or destroy any micro-organisms. 3) If the refrigerator is installed in area with low water pressure (below 20psi), you should install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 31 INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Before You Install the water line • This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. • Banging pipes (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 32 INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE 3) Remove the protective cap, then position and insert the filter as shown. 4) Slowly turn the water filter clockwise 90º to align the indication mark on the cover, locking the filter in position. COVER FILTER SEPARATION OF RED CAP ALIGN THE INDICATION MARK WITH LOCK POSITION. STICKER (MONTH INDICATION) NOTE • Please check that the indication line aligns with the lock position.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 33 INSTALLATION OF THE WATER DISPENSER LINE Check the amount of water supplied to the ice tray 1) To remove : Set the "Ice Type" switch to the Ice off position. Lift up (①) and pull out (➁) the icemaker bucket in the freezer. To replace : When replacing the drawer, be sure to press it firmly into place. If it does not go all the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the drawer back again.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 34 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... Problem Possible Causes What To Do The refrigerator does not work sufficiently or at all • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Disconnected power plug • Is the temperature control on the display • Try setting it to a lower temperature. panel set to the correct temperature? • Move the refrigerator to the proper location.
REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 35 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... Problem Small or hollow cubes Slow ice cube freezing Possible Causes What To Do Water filter clogged. Door left open. Temperature control not set cold enough. Orange glow in the freezer Defrost heater is on. Cube dispenser does not work(on some models) • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug. • Check to see if package is holding door open. • See about the controls. • This is normal.
DA68-01365B REV(0.9) 5/3/06 10:10 PM Page 36 SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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