Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RB217AB Samsung
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2_ Features For easy future reference, write the model and serial number down. You will find your model number and serial number on the left side of the refrigerator.
Safety Information _3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before using your new Samsung Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers.
Safety Information 4_ Safety Information Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground. • Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Safety Information _5 Do not put undue stress on the power cord or place heavy articles on it. • Placing heavy articles on the power cord may create the risk of explosion or fire. Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. • It may cause an electric shock.
6_ safety information Do not put a container filled with water without cap on the Refrigerator. • If it spills, it may cause fire or electric shock. 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 damage to surrounding objects.
safety information _7 If you have a long vacation planned, empty the Refrigerator and turn it off. • Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open to keep odor and mold from developing.
8_ safety information Safety Information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS WARNING ❏ When Moving or T ransporting the Refrigerator Do not damage the refrigerant circuit around the refrigerator. If it is damaged, the refrigerant may leak and cause a fire and explosion.
Contents Contents _9 SETTING UP YOUR REFRIGERATOR 10 10 Getting ready to install the refrigerator 11 Installation of the water line 13 Setting up the refrigerator 13 Removing the refrigerator doors 16.
Setting up your Refrigerator 10_ Setting Up First thing! Make sure that you can easily move your Refrigerator to its final location by measuring doorways (both width and height), thresholds, ceilings, stairways, etc. The following chart details the exact height and depth of Samsung Refrigerator.
setting up _11 INSTALLATION OF THE WATER LINE Before Y ou Insta ll the w at er line • The wat er line instal lat ion is not warranted b y the refrigerat or manu fact urer . So before y ou install the wat er line, read the whole st eps for installing and follow these instructions carefully to minimize t he ris k o f expensive wat er damage.
12_ setting up Connect the wat er line t o the fridge • Conne ct the plastic line on the back of y our fridge to the car tridge holder ou tle t (fully inse rt the pla stic line t o the car tridge holde r outlet) . • Inser t plastic clip to the car tridge holder inlet an d outlet .
Setting Up _13 REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS SETTING UP THE REFRIGERATOR Now that you have your new Refrigerator installed in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the features and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully operational.
14_ Setting Up 4. Remove the screw that holds the ground wire. 5. Separate Hinge from electric wire and ground wire as shown above. 6. Remove the fridge door by lifting it upward. Be careful not to drop and scratch the fridge door. 1. Separate the Cap on the Middle Hinge.
Setting Up _15 1. Separate the Cap on the Middle Hinge. 2. After removing one screw and two hex bolts, remove the Middle Hinges. (Unscrew the two hex bolts with the 3/16inch hex wrench.) Removal of the freezer door (DRAWER TYPE - RB217,RB197) Middle Hinge 3.
16_ Setting Up LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR After putting the doors back on the Refrigerator, make sure the Refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. If the Refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even.
Operating _17 02 OPERATING Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Fridge Light Fridge Fridge Shelves Moving Tray (Location is adjustable) Vegetable &.
18_ Operating ( 1 ) Power Freeze Button Press this button to freeze food quickly. (Power Freeze will last 2 and a half hours.) ( 2 ) Freezer Button Freezer temperature set button. Press this button to set the Freezer temp between -2ºF and -14ºF. (At initial power on, the default setting is -2ºF.
Operating _19 02 OPERATING CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Set t ing th e freezer te mper atur e If you w ant to cont rol the freezer t emperature, f ollow as below . Press the F re ezer Bu tton (Ref er the picture ) - The temperature can be set in 2 ºF inter val between - 1 4º F and 8º F .
- The Fridge temperature will change depe nding on the number of door ope nings, quantity of food , ambient temperature , et c. - T empe ra ture of each shelve or containe r in the fridge may be dif ferent . - The temperature display will blink when fr idge temperatur e is increase s due t o frequent doo r opening, keeping warm food, e tc .
Operating _21 02 OPERATING The ice maker will produce 8 cubes per cycle - approximately 100~130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions. Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.
22_ Operating STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER DRAWER The Samsung Refrigerator has been designed to provide you with maximum space saving features and functions. Here are some of the customized compartments we have created to keep your food fresher longer.
Operating _23 02 OPERATING REMOVING AND RELOCATING THE FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 2. Fridge shelves To remove - When pulling out the shelf, if it does not slide out easily, lift it up slightly and pull out again. To replace - When pushing in the shelf, if it does not slide in easily, lift it up slightly and push in again.
24_ Operating REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 2. Freezer Drawer Bin To remove - Pull the drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it out to remove. To replace - Place the bin into the rail assembly. 1. Pull Out Drawer To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension.
Operating _25 02 OPERATING Cleaning the Interior Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. You can remove the drawers and shelves for a more thorough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers and shelves before putting them back into place.
26_ Operating CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS Changing the Interior Light in the Refrigerator 1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2. Pull the shield down while pushing it backwards to remove it. 3. The light bulb may be hot so be careful when touching the bulb.
03 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The Refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature.
Warranty SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Warranty _29 04 WARRANTY THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIE.
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