RF261B***** RF260B***** 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 2012.5.16 3:1:38 PM...
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This provides the best performance and this manual. If you have any question, contact us also prevents overloading house wiring at 1-800-SAMSUNG or fi nd help and information circuits, which could cause a fi re hazard from online at www.samsung.com.
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This may result in an electric shock or fi re. • We recommend you have installed this refrigerator • This refrigerator must be properly by a qualifi ed technician or service company. installed and located in accordance with Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, the manual before you use it.
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• If any dust or water is in refrigerator, pull out If spilled, there is a risk of fi re or electric shock. the power plug and contact your Samsung • Do not use mechanical devices or any other Electronics service center.
Wipe excess moisture from the inside and This product contains a chemical known to leave the doors open. Otherwise, odor and the State of California to cause cancer, birth mold may develop. defects, or other reproductive harm. This • To get the best performance from the product: appliance can cause low-level exposure to some Do not place foods too close to the vents at of the substances listed, including benzene,...
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL The following chart details the exact height and depth of this Samsung French Door Refrigerator. THE REFRIGERATOR RF263T** / RF263B** / RF263N** Model RF261B**/ RF260B** Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung Depth “A”...
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 fl oor. This surface For some installations you need to remove the fridge and freezer drawers so you can move the should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator to its fi...
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Fix the handles to the doors by sliding them left side firmly. Fix the handles to the doors by sliding them down firmly. Tilt up the Handle bar and tighten with wrench Tighten with wrench fi firmly. Disassemble the refrigerator doors Drawer door handle assembly Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing them.
Pull and remove the hinge lever ( 3 ) . Remove Take out the lower basket ( 1 ) by lifting the the ground screw ( 4 ) attached to the upper basket up from the rail system. left door hinges with a philips screwdriver (+). Remove the upper left and right door hinges ( 5 ).
ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS DRAWER BETWEEN DOORS To reattach the drawer after you have moved Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary the fridge to its fi nal location, assemble the parts in for getting the doors perfectly even. If you need reverse order.
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INSTALLING THE WATER Connect the water line installation kit to the DISPENSER LINE Cold water line A water dispenser with a fi lter is one of the helpful Water line installation kit features on your new refrigerator. To help promote Pipe clamp better health, the water fi...
COMPLETING THE SET UP Do not use without the molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing ( B ). CAUTION Now that you have your new refrigerator installed Tighten the compression nut ( B ) onto the in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the compression fi...
Operating your French Door Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL ( 1 ) Ice Off When the fi lter indicator light is on, it is Button time to change the fi lter. Typically this happens about every 6 months. Speeds up the time needed to freeze ( 7 ) Filter initially insert the water fi...
WARNING of water fi lters in your SAMSUNG Refrigerator. USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTERS. SAMSUNG will not be legally responsible for any After removing the old damage, including, but not limited to property water fi lter and installing damage caused by water leakage from the use of a a new reset the indicator generic water fi...
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply CONTROLLING THE IMPORTANT: TEMPERATURE The pressure of the water supply coming out of a Controlling the Freezer temperature reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet The Freezer temperature can be set between valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35 5°F(-15°C) and -8°F(-23°C) to suit your particular and 120 psi (241 and 827 kPa).
USING THE COLD WATER DISPENSER Using the Water dispenser (RF261B) Place a glass underneath the water outlet and push gently against the water dispenser lever with your glass. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the PUSH water from splashing out.
PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the refrigerator Digital Sensor Control Auto Door Light Closer Slide-Shelf Vertical Hinged Quick-Space Glass Shelf Section (on some models) Internal Water Dispenser(RF261B) Door Bins Vegetable &...
USING THE COOL SELECT Deli Fresh Chilled • Pineapple • cucumbers • steaks PANTRY • lemon • apples • hard cheeses The Cool Select Pantry is a full-width drawer • avocado • oranges • cold cuts with adjustable temperature control. This pantry •...
To relocate the Cool select pantry – Push Injury may occur if the door bins are not fi rmly assembled. the rails to the back of the refrigerator. Place the Do not allow children to play with the bins. Sharp drawer onto the rails and slide the pantry back corners of the bins may cause injury.
Tilt up the rear of the drawer and lift straight out. To relocate - Place the drawer onto the rails ( 4 ) Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep by tilting it up. Lower the drawer into place until it is horizontal and slide the Drawer ( 3 ) in.
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If the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may not close properly, and the refrigerator will not operate effi ciently. Keep the door seals free of dust or stains by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.
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 Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended a products’...
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Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips FISH AND SHELLFISH Fish Fatty Fish (mack- 1-2 Days 2-3 Months Keep in original wrapper and store in coldest part of erel, trout, salmon) refrigerator. Package in vapor-proof and moisture Lean Fish (cod, proof wrap for freezer. Freeze at 0ºF(or -18°C ). Thaw 1-2 Days 6 Months fl...
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The refrigerator • Check if the power plug is properly connected. does not work at • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fridge all or it does not inner temperature.
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Samsung authorized service center. Samsung will repair or replace any part found to be defective, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specifi ed above. All replaced parts and products become the property of Samsung and must be returned to Samsung.
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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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