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RF263TE****
RF263BE****
RF263NC****
Refrigerator
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safety information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING FOR INSTALLATION Before using your new Samsung French Door • Do not install the refrigerator in a damp Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to place or place where it may come in ensure that you know how to operate the features contact with water. and functions that your new appliance offers safely - Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may and efficiently. cause an electric shock or fire. This applianc
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• Do not install this appliance in a location where - If your refrigerator is not level, the internal gas may leak. cooling system may not work correctly. - This may result in an electric shock or fire. • Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction. • This refrigerator must be properly • Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installed and located in accordance with installation. the manual before you use it. • We recommend you
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- The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, • This product is intended only for the storage of LP gas and other such products may cause food in a domestic environment. explosions. • If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked • Do not store pharmaceuticals products, flames or potential sources of ignition and air scientific materials, or temperature sensitive the room in which the appliance is standing for products in the refrigerator. several minutes. - Products that require strict te
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warranty service, nor can Samsung be • Remove any foreign matter or dust from responsible for safety issues that result the power plug pins. Do not use a wet from 3rd party modifications. or damp cloth when cleaning the plug. • Do not block air holes. - Otherwise, there is a risk of fire or electric shock. - If 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 • Unplug the refrigerator before cle
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator The following chart details the exact height and GETTING READY TO INSTALL depth of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator. ThE REFRIGERATOR Model RF263T** / RF263B** / RF263N** Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung Depth “A” 33 2/8” (842mm) French Door Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and Width “B” 35 6/8” (908mm) efficiencies that this new appliance offers. Height “C” 68 5/8” (1744mm) Selecting the best location fo
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01 SETTING UP FLOORING REMOVING ThE For proper installation, you must place this REFRIGERATOR DOORS refrigerator on a level, hard surface that is the same height as the rest of the floor. This surface For some installations you need to remove the should be strong enough to support a fully loaded fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the refrigerator, or approximately 331lbs (150kg). refrigerator to its final location. Do not remove To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large th
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2. Disconnect two connector ( 2 ) on the left side REATTAChING ThE door. To remove the water coupler from the hinge, twist and pull it from the hinge. Remove REFRIGERATOR DOORS the water line ( 3 ) while pressing the marked To reattach the fridge doors after you have moved part ( 4 ) of the water line coupler. the fridge to its final location, assemble parts in reverse order. If a red clip is on the coupler, it must be CAUTION removed before removing the tube. 1. The Water Line must be
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01 SETTING UP 4. After holding and pulling out the top of Freezer how to adjust the level Door, remove it at the rail system. 1. Open the fr eezer drawer and remove the lower basket. 2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver (-) into a notch on the left control lever, and turn it count clockwise to level the refrigerator. (You turn the lever clockwise to lower the refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise it.) Make sure there is no scratch at the end of CAUTION Sliding Rail by being dented fr
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1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( 1 ), then you can After you have connected the water line, make see the lower hinge ( 2 ). sure the water storage tank inside the refrigerator 2. Insert the supplied allen wrench (3/16”) ( 3 ) is properly filled. To do this, press the water into the shaft ( 4 ) of the lower hinge. dispenser lever until the water runs from the water 3. Please adjust the height by turning the outlet. DOWN hex wrench ( 3 ) clockwise ( ) or UP Water line installation kits are
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01 SETTING UP Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source. If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 1/4“ of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection. Refrigerator COMPLETING ThE SET UP Plastic Tubing Compression (Assembled) Now that you have your new refrigerator installed Nut (1/4”) Compression (Assembled) in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the Fitting features and functions of the appliance. (Assembled) By completi
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Operating your French Door Refrigerator USING ThE CONTROL PANEL ( 4 ) Alarm To turn the door open alarm on and off Hold 3 sec for If the door alarm is set to On, an alarm Lighting beeps if any refrigerator door is left open for more than three minutes. 8 The beeping stops when you close the door. The door alarm function is preset 4 1 to On in the factory. You can turn it off by touching and then releasing this 5 2 button. You can turn it back on in the same fashion. The icon lights up
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02 OPERATING ( 8 ) Filter Water filter usage This icon will light up when you need to 2 change the filter. After you use about 300 gallons of water, the filter indicator lights up. (about 6 months). After you install the new water filter, reset the filter 1 indicator by touching the Alarm/hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button. • If water is not dispensing or • To change the water filter more easily, dispensing slowly, you need to shut off the water supply valve. replace the water filter b
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The basic temperature and recommended Removing any residual matter inside temperatures of the Freezer and Refrigerator the water supply line after installing Compartments are 0°F and 37°F(or -18°C and the water filter. 3°C) respectively. If the temperature of the Freezer 1. Turn ON the main water and Refrigerator Compartments are too high or supply and supply water low, adjust the temperature manually. from water supply line. 2. Run water through the Controlling the Freezer dispenser
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02 OPERATING Fridge button to set your desired temperature. Using the ice Dispenser After a few seconds, the Fridge will begin Place a glass underneath the ice adjusting towards the newly set temperature. This dispenser and push gently against the will be reflected in the digital display. dispenser lever with your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the ice from bouncing out. Please wait 2 seconds before removing the cAutIoN glass under the dispenser to pr
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1. Allow your refrigerator to operate and cool dispenser, the ice cubes may clump together. down for 24 hours (or 1 full day). Keep pushing button. Remove bucket as arrow - Waiting 24 hours will allow your ice maker to direction. Throw away the ice cubes or clumped cool properly. ice. Push the bottom of the bucket until you hear 2. Dispense 4 to 6 ice cubes into the glass. a click. When the bucket does not fit, turn the 3. After 8, and then 16 hours, dispense a full helix by 90 degree and tr
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02 OPERATING 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. PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the refrigerator Light Door Closer FF Ice-Maker Foldable-Shelf Slide-Shelf Quick-Space Glass Shelf Vertical
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Deli Fresh chilled USING ThE COOL SELECT • Pineapple • cucumbers • steaks PANTRY™ • lemon • apples • hard cheeses • avocado • oranges • cold cuts The Cool Select Pantry™ is a full-width drawer • potato • grapes • bacon with adjustable temperature control. This pantry can be used for large party trays, deli items, pizza, • zucchinis • hot dogs beverages or miscellaneous items. • corn There is a temperature control which can adjust Fruits and vegetables may be damaged the amount of cold air a
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02 OPERATING Injury may occur if the door bins are not t o relocate the cool select pantry – Push firmly assembled. the rails to the back of the refrigerator. Place the Do not allow children to play with bins. Sharp drawer onto the rails and slide the pantry back corners of the bins may cause injury. until it is in place. t o remove the divider – Pull the pantry Do not adjust a bin full of food. Remove completely out to full extension and raise the front CAUTION the food first. side of the
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2. Super Extended Drawer CLEANING ThE t o remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. REFRIGERATOR Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift straight out. t o relocate - Place the drawer onto the rails ( 4 ) Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator by tilting it up. Lower the drawer into place until it prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep is horizontal and slide the Drawer ( 3 ) in. the refrigerator free of odor and germs. Cleaning the Interior Clean the inside walls
