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SAFETY WARNING SIGNS

Do not disconnect the power cord by pulling on it.

• Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire

and/or electric shock.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, a certified service agent or qualified
service personnel.

Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.

• When you open or close the door, the articles may fall

and cause personal injury and/or material damage.

Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientific
materials and temperature-sensitive products in
the refrigerator.

• Products that require strict temperature controls must

not be stored in the refrigerator.

Do not let children hang on the door because a
serious injury may occur.

If you sense pharmaceutical smells or smoke, pull
out the power plug immediately and contact your
SAMSUNG Electronics service center.

Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or
products stored in the freezer with wet hands.

• It may cause frostbite.

Do not insert your hands into the bottom area
under the appliance.

• Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

Never put fingers or other objects into the 
dispenser hole and ice chute. It may cause per-
sonal injury or material damage.

If the refrigerator is not to be used for a long
period of time, pull out the power plug.

• Deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.

Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the
plug. Remove any foreign matter or dust from the
power plug pins.

• Otherwise there is a risk of causing a fire.

• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power

supply, you should wait for at least five minutes
before plugging it back in.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young chil-

dren or infirm persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that   

they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not place the equipment directly under the sun-

light, etc.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is

accessible after installation.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer, a certified service agent or a 

qualified service personnel.

• If you have a long vacation planned, empty the

refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe excessmoisture
from the inside and leave the doors open.
Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.

Service warranty section 

• Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd    

party on a finished product is not covered under  
Samsung warranty service

Safety Caution section 

• Samsung does not recommend 3rd party modifica 

tion, therefore Samsung is not responsible for safety 
issues that result from 3rd party modifications.

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.

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Summary of Contents for RS253BA Series and

Page 1: ...NTERIOR LIGHT 15 WATER FILTER 16 DOORS 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 INSTALLATION OF THE REFRIGERATOR 17 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS 18 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS 21 LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR 24 ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOORS 25 CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE 26 INSTALLING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 In the CANADA for questions about features operatio...

Page 2: ...ical parts may cause electric shock or fire Pull the power plug out of the socket before chang ing the refrigerator s interior light Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock If you wish to dispose of the refrigerator throw it away by first removing the doors and seals Do so in a way that it is not possible for a child to remain trapped inside Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the...

Page 3: ... when cleaning the plug Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins Otherwise there is a risk of causing a fire If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back in The appliance is not intended for use by young chil dren or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that ...

Page 4: ...Quick Cool Thaw and Select buttons to quickly chill thaw and cool items Select Soft Freeze Cool or Chill to control the temperature of drawer SETTING UPTHE 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 Electronics service center Place the refi...

Page 5: ...een 8 F and 14 F POWER COOL BUTTON Speeds up the cooling process in the refrigerator FRIDGE BUTTON To set the fridge temperature press the button repeatedly to change the set temperature in sequence between 34 F and 46 F CHILD LOCK BUTTON When the Power Cool and the Fridge buttons are pressed for more than 3 seconds simultaneously Power Freeze Power Cool Freezer Temp and Fridge Temp buttons will b...

Page 6: ...is button to return the freezer to its set temperature If you need much ice you can get ice faster Press the button again to cancel the Power Freeze mode If you use this function energy consumption will increase Please turn off when not using this function Power Freeze The LCD Back Light operates as follows 1 Bright Light Up conditions Under the following conditions the LCD Back Light glows bright...

Page 7: ...n 8 F and 14 F Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired set temperature is shown in the temperature display The temperature display changes in sequence between 8 F and 14 F When the display reaches 8 F it returns to 14 F After five seconds the display reverts to the actual freezer temperature which changes as the freezer reaches the new temperature Refrigerator The refrigerator temper...

Page 8: ...Drawers Front Leg Cover Tilt Pockets Freezer RS253BA Model Egg Container Light upper Water Filter Spill proof glass Shelf Dairy Compartment Wine Shelf RS257BA Gallon Door Bin Lights lower RS255BA 257BA Gallon Door Bins Door Bin Top Lips CoolSelect ZoneTM Drawer Chilled Bin for RS253BA Vegetable Fruit Drawers Refrigerator RS255BA Model RS257BA Model ...

Page 9: ...etration to the ice stored food should be wrapped securely Tempered Glass Shelf Wire Shelf Can be used to store all types of frozen food Plastics Drawer Wire Drawer Can be used to store meat and dry foods Stored food should be wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials or containers WARNING Do not put your fingers hands or any other insuitable objects in the chute or ice make...

Page 10: ... fish or any other foods used quickly Fruit Vegetable Drawer Upper and Lower Is used to store fruits and vegetables This drawer is airtight Optimized humidity control design helps to preserve the freshness of the stored vegetables and fruits Dairy Compartment Can be used to store butter or margarine Gallon Door Bins Can be used to store foods in small packages such as milk and yogurt CHILLED FOOD ...

Page 11: ...and 12 hrs sequentially keeping the meat partially frozen When Thaw ends the CoolSelect ZoneTM displayreturns to chill condition When Thaw ends meats are in a half frozen state so it is easy to cut them for cooking To cancel this option press any button except Thaw The approximate thawing times of meat and fish are shown below Based on 1inch thickness Thaw Time 4 hours 6 hours 10 hours 12 hours We...

Page 12: ...for longer Chill When Chill is selected the temperature of the CoolSe lect ZoneTM Drawer is kept at 30 F 1o C regardless of the set refrigerator temperature Chill temperature helps keep meat or fish fresh for longer Cool When Cool is selected the temperature will be the same as the set temperature of the refrigerator The digi tal panel shows the same temperature as that of the dis play panel When ...

Page 13: ...ack in its original position and tighten the three screws NOTE REMOVINGTHE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES Spill Proof Glass Shelf Pull the shelf out as far as it will go Then lift it up and gently remove it Vegetable Fruit Drawer Press the extrusions on the left and right sides inside the cover of Veggie Box Dry Box and remove it by pulling forward Hold it with one hand lift it up a little bit while pul...

Page 14: ...o keep drainage grid dry do not touch ice and water dispenser 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 doors handles and cabinet surfaces should be cleaned with a mild detergent and soft cloth then wipe...

Page 15: ...ew cap and remove the screw Take the lamp cover out in the direction of the arrows After changing the bulb reattach the light cover and screw it again Twin Deodorizer Remove the cover with a flat blade screw driver as shown Take out the cartridge from the cover and soak it in clean warm water for at least 4 hrs Completely dry out the cartridge in sunlight for at least 8 hrs in an open area Repeat ...

Page 16: ... the water filter section for more information If you install a new water filter throw away the first six glassfuls of water or until water flows clearly Using the dispenser without the water filter You can not use the water and ice dispenser without a water filter cartridge as the water line may become blocked Ordering replacement filters To order more water filter cartridges call 1 800 SAMSUNG a...

Page 17: ...supply line can be damaged See Separating the water supply line from the refrigerator on the next page Dimension inch Width Capacity Cu Ft Model RS253BA RS255BA RS257BA 25 2 without Hinge Case Height with Hinge with door Depth without door 36 69 70 35 28 Checking the Dimensions of your Entrance Door Selecting the Location for the Refrigerator Allow clearance to the right left back and top when ins...

Page 18: ...lling the water tube away Open the freezer and refrigerator doors and then take off the front leg cover by turning the three screws counter clockwise a a FRONT LEG COVER SCREW Removing the Front Leg Cover Separating the Water Supply Line from the Refrigerator Do not cut the water tube Separate it from the coupler NOTE ...

Page 19: ...the upper hinge along the arrow Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you 3 Remove the door from the lower hinge by carefully lifting the door 4 Remove the lower hinge from the bracket in by lifting the lower hinge the direction of the arrow Removing the Freezer Door Lift the door straight up Be careful not to pinch the water tubing and wire harness on the door Place...

Page 20: ...ifting the lower hinge the direction of the arrow 1 With the door closed remove the upper hinge cover using a screwdriver 2 Remove hinge screws and ground screw counter clockwise and take off the upper hinge in the direction of the arrow Be careful when removing the door to ensure that it does not fall on you 2 3 5 4 Removing the Refrigerator Door ...

Page 21: ...he door into the hole in the lower hinge and pulling the hose down 3 Insert the upper hinge shaft into the hole After levelling between the upper hinge hole and the hole of the cabinet Reattach hinge screws and gound screw in a clockwise direction 4 Connect the wires 5 Put the front part of the upper hinge cover on the front part of the upper hinge and reattach from the front part of the upper hin...

Page 22: ...r over the lower hinge 3 Insert the upper hinge shaft into the hole After levelling between the upper hinge hole and the hole of the cabinet Reattach hinge screws and gound screw in the clockwise direction 9 10 4 Put the front part of the upper hinge cover on the front part of the upper hinge and reattach it from the front part of the upper hinge cover first 11 12 ...

Page 23: ... front face of coupler insert the water line in the coupler 2 Tighten the screw on the clamp a a Put on the front leg cover by turning the three screws clockwise as shown in the figure Reattaching the Water Supply Line Reattaching the Front Leg Cover Before attaching check water connector for leakage NOTE ...

Page 24: ...e 2 Freezer door is higher than that of the refrigerator Insert a flat blade screwdriver into a slot of the control lever turn it clockwise and level the refrigerator Do not make small adjustments with the control lever Please refer to the next page DIFFERENCE OF HEIGHT DIFFERENCE OF HEIGHT SCREW DRIVER SCREWDRIVER CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER Make sure the refrigerator is level before adjusting it...

Page 25: ...ay be released 2 Please adjust the height difference between the doors by turning the bolt clockwise or counter clockwise When you turn clockwise the door goes up WRENCH Adjustment part NUT BOLT Adjustment part WRENCH NUT BOLT NUT BOLT WRENCH WRENCH WRENCH BOLT BOLT Please open the doors and adjust them as follows 1 Release the nut on the lower hinge until it reaches the upper end of the bolt BOLT...

Page 26: ...ly filled initially Push the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the outlet NOTE Water line installation kit is available at extra cost from your dealer The refrigerator manufacturer recommends using a water supply kit containing copper tubing Connecting to water supply line Shut off the main water supply line and turn the Ice maker to the off position Locate the nearest cold drinking ...

Page 27: ...ition Install the water filter NOTE 1 Slip the compression nut through the provided plastic tubing 2 Tighten the compression nut onto 1 4 comprression fitting Connect the water line to the refrigerator Water line must be connected to drinkable water only Cut off 1 4 inch of the provided plastic tubing squarely to prevent leaks when reconnect Do not overtighten the compression nut NOTE Keep the cap...

Page 28: ...ilter Check the amount of water supplied to the ice tray CHECK THE WATER LEVEL Feeler Arm TEST BUTTON TOO HIGH OPTIMUM LEVEL 1 Lift up and pull out the ice maker bucket in the freezer ICE MAKER TOO LOW 1 Turn on the main water supply shut off the valve of the water supply line 2 Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear 6 7 minutes This will clean the water supply system and clear...

Page 29: ...ed or expanded The front corners and sides of the cabinet are hot condensation occurs Anti condensators are installed in the front corners of the refrigerator to prevent condensation Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time Ice is not dispensed Did you stop the ice making function Is there any ice in the ice storage unit Is the water line connected and the shut off valve...

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Page 32: ...RIO L5R 4B2 CANADA TEL 905 542 3535 FAX 905 542 3835 1 800 SAMSUNG 7267864 www samsung com ca To obtain service please call our toll free CAMCO CUSTOMER SERVICE number at 1 800 361 3400 If further help is needed concerning warranty contact Manager Consumer Relations Camco Inc 1 Factory Lane Moncton New Brunswick E1C 9M3 You can also contact us on our web site www geappliances ca ...

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