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SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
RS20****
Write the model and serial number here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label of the
refrigerator cabinet at the left hand-side wall.
OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION
Before operating the appliance, please read this manual carefully
and retain for future reference.
CONTENTS
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SAFETY WARNING SIGNS 2
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 2 SAFETY WARNINGS • Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference. • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteris tics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual WARNING • The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play w
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 3 SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTIONS CAUTIONS Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. The refrigerant used in the refrigerator/freezer and the gases • If food falls out when you open the doors, there is a in the insulation material require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are risk of personal injury and or material damage. damaged prior to disposal. Do not put bottles or glass containers in the freez- er. Th
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 4 PREPARING THE APPLIANCE FOR USE Once you have performed the following steps, your freezer/refrigerator should be fully opera- tional. If not, check the power supply and electricity source. If you have any doubts or prob- lems, contact your nearest SAMSUNG service center. Place the shelves and containers Set the temperature control to the which were removed for transport in coldest temperature and wait for one their appropriate positions (refer to hour. T
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 5 THE CONTROL PANEL Power Freezer Power Cool Speeds up the freezing process in freezer. Speeds up the cooling process in fridge Fridge Temp Freezer Temp To set the fridge temperature, press the To set the freezer temperature, press the button repeatedly to change the set button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between 1 ºC temperature in sequence between -14ºC and 7 ºC and -25ºC DIGITAL PANEL Freezer Temp : Indicates the current freezer
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 6 THE CONTROL PANEL FRE. TEMP. BUTTON REF. TEMP. BUTTON To set the freezer temperature, push the To set the refrigerator temperature, push button repeatedly to select a level the button repeatedly to select a level between 1 level (cold) to 9 level (colder). between 1 level (cold) to 9 level (colder). The higher level you set, the lower temperature inside the unit. • NOTE TEMPERATURE CONTROL Freezer Control levels table The freezer temperature can be set
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 7 OVERVIEW OF YOUR FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR FREEZER / REFRIGERATOR Light Light Dairy compartment Food Guard Egg tray Food Guard Ice tray Fresh center (option) Shelf Shelf Fresh fruit & salad drawer (upper) Drawer Fresh salad drawer (lower) Bottle guard Leg cover MAKING ICE Place it under the freezer Pull out the ice tray. shelf or on the freezer shelf. To separate individual ice Pour water into the tray cubes, pull out the ice tray until it reaches the water
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 8 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 8 4 11 9 5 1 2 3 6 10 3 7 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE TO FREEZER Food Guard For storing small packages of frozen food. Tempered glass shelf For storing all types of frozen food. Meat and dry goods storage compartment For storing meat and dry goods. Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials. Tempered glass shelf Can be used safely because it will not break if it falls. • Fresh center (option) Preserve
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 9 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Fresh fruit & salad drawer (Upper) Stores fruit. • This compartment preserves freshness for a long period of time by maintaining • the moisture in the food. ❈ To create more storage space, simply remove the drawer. Fresh salad drawer (Lower) Stores vegetable. • This compartment is airtight and maintains the moisture content and fresh- • ness of the food for a long time as itmes stored inside are not directly affect- ed by the cooing s
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 10 REMOVING ACCESSORIES FROM THE FREEZER Tempered glass shelf Ice tray and cube Remove the ice tray by pulling • Pull the shelf out as far as • it towards you. it goes. Then lift it up and remove it. Food Guard Leg cover Hold the guard in both • Open the freezer and refriger- • hands and then lift it up. ator doors, remove the three screws and detach the leg cover. Drawers To reassemble the leg cover, replace it in its • Remove the compartment • origina
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 11 CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES Inside Rear • Clean the accessories using a mild • Use a vacuum cleaner to detergent. Then wipe with a dry cloth. remove dust once or twice • After washing the accessories, make a year. sure that they are dry before using them again. Rubber door seals If the rubber door seals • Exterior are dirty, the door will not • The doors and door handles should be close properly and the cleaned with a mild detergent and cloth. refrige
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR Checking the dimensions of your entrance door Checking the dimensions of your entrance door to determine whether the refrigerator can pass through it. Dimensions of the appliance * Dimensions (mm) Remark Width 850 Dept 724 with door Height 1722 with hinge Allow a clearance of 1 cm to the right, left and rear side when installing the appliance; as this will help to reduce power consumption. Allow sufficient space to inst
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 13 INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR LEVELLING When you adjust the level of the freezer/refrigerator, set the front legs slightly higher than the rear legs, so that you can open and close the door more easily. First disassemble the leg cover and then adjust the level of the freezer/refrigerator. If your freezer/refrigerator tilts If your freezer/refrigerator tilts to to the left, turn the left adjust- the right, turn the right adjust- ing leg. ing leg. EA
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 14 ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS Adjusting the small step difference between doors. If the door of freezer is higher than that of the If the door of freezer is lower than that of the refrigerator. refrigerator. Adjustment part Adjustment part 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 ). When you release the nut(① ), use enclosed hex wrench (➂ ) to turn
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING The freezer/refrigerator does not work at all or it The front corners and sides of the freezer / does not chill sufficiently refrigerator are hot. • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Heat pipes are installed in the front corners of the refrigerator to prevent condensation. • Check that the power plug fuse has not blown. • Condensation can result from leaveing the unit’s • Is the temperature control set to the proper tem-
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DA99-00288T(EN) 5/30/05 9:12 PM Page 16 Ambient Room Temperature Limits This appliance is designed to operate at the ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate. Temperature Ambient Temperature Symbol Class Maximum Minimum Extended Temperate SN 32°C (90°F) 10°C (50°F) Temperate N 32°C (90°F) 16°C (61°F) Subtropical ST 38°C (100°F) 18°C (64°F) Tropical T 43°C (109°F) 18°C (64°F) NOTE: The internal temperature may be affected by such factors as the locati
