Samsung RFG298AA User's Manual
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1. Energy saver R This icon will light uo when you press the Energy Saver button The Energy Saver function is automatically set to ON when power is supplied to the Refrigerator If condensation occurs on the doors turn the Energy Saver mode off Lighting O This icon will light up when you press the Lighting button In this case the dispenser light under the display will be on constantly If you would like the dispenser light to come on only when using the dispenser turn the Lighting mode off Alarm d This icon will light up when you press the Alarm button The door alarm will Sound if any door is open for more than 3 minutes The beeping stops when you close the door Initially the Alarm is set to on Fridge Ice off S This icon will light up when you press the Fridge Ice Off button In this case the fridge ice will not be produced Freezer Ice off This icon will light uo when you press the Freezer Ice Off button In this case the freezer ice will not be produced e As this refrigerator has a dual Ice Maker there is a possibility of using more energy We recommend if you have enough ice set Ice Off to save energy e You may occasionally hear noises from Ice dropping or water flowing to the icemaker These noises are part of normal operation Lock A This icon will light up when you press the Lock button In this case you won t be able to use the control panel If you press and hold the Ice2. Off Hold button for 3 sec to unlock Child Lock you will be able to use the control panel again CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Basic temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments The basic temperature and or recommended temperatures of the Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are 2 F and 38 F respectively If the temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are too high or low adjust the temperature manually Controlling the Freezer temperature The Freezer temperature can be set between 8 F and 8 F to suit your particular needs Press the Freezer button repeatedly until v ee TE the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display The temperature will move 2 F degrees with each press 2 F gt 4 F gt orton ce U ore 6 F gt 8 F gt 8 F gt 6 F gt 4 F gt 2 F gt O F gt 2 F Keep in mind cm EO ee that foods like ice cream may melt at 4 F The temperature display will move sequentially from 8 F to 8 F Five seconds after the new temperature is set the display will show the actual current freezer temperature until the new temperature is reached Using the Power Freeze If you need a lot of ice or if you want to cool down the freezer faster you can use the Power Freezer function Press and hold the Freezer Hold 3 sec for Power Freezer button for 3 seconds ae om Then the power freeze indicator will light and activate the p
3. QUICK Start QuIde Mroduct features RFG298AA Surround Multi Flow A center positioned fan and ducts with multiple flow effluences provide uniform cooling for each shelf and fresh food compartment corners Twin Cooling System The refrigerator and the freezer have two evaporators Given this independent system the freezer and the refrigerator are cooled individually and more efficiently Food odor from the refrigerator does not affect food in the freezer due to separate air flow circulation Electronic control from outside of Pantry Cover The Cool Select Pantry is a full width drawer with an adjustable temperature control to helo keep food fresh longer 16 Pizza Corner Can be used to store a 16 pizza in the Tilting pocket Ice and Water Dispenser The ice and water dispenser provides ice and cold water at any time Secure Auto Close Door System Secure Auto Close Door System e Cool tight doors e Energy saving e Prevents condensation on fridge doors Easy Handle System e Ez open Freezer Door e Ergonomic Door Design 4 Auto Pull Out and Super Extended Drawer The upper drawer in the freezer comes out automatically when you open the freezer door and can be pulled out all the way to the Tilting Pocket he Installation Soace Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator e A Location with easy access to the water supply e A Location without di
4. ay panel set to the correct temperature Try setting it to a lower temperature e Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source e Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulation The Refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently The food in the Refrigerator is frozen e s the temperature control on the display set to the correct temperature Try setting it to a warmer temperature e s the temperature in the room too low e Did you store the food with high water content in the coldest part of the Refrigerator Try moving those items into the body of the Refrigerator instead of keeping them in the Cool Select Pantry You hear unusual noise or sounds e Check that the Refrigerator is level and stable e Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating e Was anything dropped behind or under the Refrigerator e A ticking sound is heard from inside the Refrigerator It is normal and occurs because various accessories are contracting or expanding according to the temperature of the Refrigerator interior The front corners and vertical hinged section of the appliance are hot and condensation is occurring e Some heat is normal as anti condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section of the Refrigerator to prevent condensation e Is the Refrigerator door ajar C
5. frigerator where you are working When moving be sure to pull the unit straight out and push back in straight Operating your French Door Reirigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL aF m ME m Fridge Freezer a aD e a g Hold 3 o 2 Hold 3 sec for Power Freeda Vt Vf F mt Vn F for Power Cool 5 a p YuYu Alarm Us gt aa Ice Off f a Filter Cubed Crushed Water Ice Off Ice Off ees ck or Filter Reset for Child Lock Ice Type Water Press the Energy Saver button for better energy efficiency If water drops appear on the doors turn the Energy Saver function off 4 Energy Saver Press the Freezer hold 3 sec for Power Freezer button to set the Freezer to your desired temperature You can set the temperature between 8 F and 8 F Press and hold the Freezer hold 3 sec for Power freezer button for 3 seconds to speed up the time needed to freeze products in the Freezer It can be helpful if you need to quickly freeze easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the Freezer has warmed dramatically For example if the door was left open 2 Freezer hold 3 sec for Power Freezer Press the Alarm hold 3 sec for Power Freezer button to turn off the door open alarm 3 Alarm hold 3 sec At first alarm mode is On After removing the old water filter and installing a new one reset the indicator for Filter Reset by pressing and holding
6. ile others operate immediately This is normal operation Operating your French Door Refrigerator USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY Freezer Temp 1 indicates the current freezer temperature Fridge Temp 2 indicates the current refrigerator temperature If do not press any button within a few seconds the freezer amp fridge temp indicator will turn off If you press any button after the indicator turns off the indicator will light up again ery D2 K 0 Lighting a mee bal al T a Cool s Y e y ce Of Filter Cubed Crushed Water Ice Off Ice Off RoE ee f Ice Type Water Power Freeze This icon will light up when you press the Freezer Hold 3 sec for Power Freezer button for 3 seconds Power Freeze is great when you need a lot of ice When you have enough ice just press the same button again for 3 seconds to cancel the Power Freeze mode After 2 and a half hours Power Freeze mode will turn off automatically to decrease energy consumption Cubed Ice W Crushed Ice B Water Y Enjoy cubed or crushed ice by selecting your preference from the digital control panel If you don t need ice turn the function off to save on water and energy consumption Each Ice type icon will light up depending on what is currently chosen Power Cool A This icon will light up when you press the Fridge Hold 3 sec for Power Cool button for 3 seconds For a quick fridge cool down use Power Co
7. ol mode If you want to cancel the Power Cool mode just press the same button again for 3 seconds After 2 and a half hours Power cool mode will turn off automatically to decrease energy consumption Filter When the filter indicator light is on it is time to change the filter Typically this happens about every 6 months The filter indicator will be Blue when you initially insert the water filter The filter indicator will be Light Pink when you have used your water filter for 270 gallons The filter indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 300 gallons After removing the old water filter and installing a new one see page 38 for instructions on how to do this when the filter indicator is red reset the indicator by pressing and holding the Alarm Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button for 3 seconds The filter indicator will be blue or yellow green when the indicator is reset Cooling Off mode OF amp OF code on the display Cooling Off Mode stops cooling in the freezer and refrigerator compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator To use this feature press Energy Saver Button and Freezer hold 3 sec for Power Freezer Button simultaneously for 3 seconds until an alarm sound is heard To cancel this mode press the same buttons again for 3 seconds and the refrigerator will return to cooling mode This function is for store display refrigerators It is not for customer use
8. ondensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time Ice Maker is not producing ice e Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice e Is the water line connected and the shut off valve opened e Did you manually stop the ice making function e Is the Freezer temperature too warm Try setting the Freezer temperature lower You can hear water bubbling in the Refrigerator e This is normal The bubbling comes from the Refrigerator coolant liquid circulating through the Refrigerator There is a bad smell in the Refrigerator e Check for spoiled food e Foods with strong odors for example fish should be tightly covered e Clean out your Freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food Frost forms on the walls of the Freezer e Is the air vent blocked Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely e Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation e s the Freezer drawer closed properly Water dispenser is not functioning e Is the water line connected and the shut off valve opened e Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction e Is the water tank frozen because the Refrigerator temperature is too low Try selecting a warmer setting on the main display panel
9. ower och ie Nr freeze mode independent of the freezer set temperature If you Asm T HBH select Power freeze the inside temperature of the freezer will decrease for about two and a half hours When you have enough ice just press and hold the button for 3 seconds again to cancel the Power Freeze mode Then the indicator will go out and the freezer will return to the set temperature again Names and basic functions RFG298AA NAME OF EACH COMPONENT 0 0 D AF st 2 a oe E a 9 D D i i o Light Oo ee Co 45 Egg ey OC a eg Wits fede Co te Oc a OC Foldable Shelf 10 Interlocking switch 17 Quick Space Glass Shelf moldable Sher a Doo o eee Coo Select ey o o Hinged Section oe 49 Light Leenks Sa _ Vegetable amp Fruit Drawers 13 Water F Filter 20 Auto Pull Out Drawer 7 Freezer lce Maker 14 Tempered glass shelves 21 Freezer Drawer Bin O N PR ee Sit roublesnooting PROBLEM SOLUTION e Check that the power plug is properly connected e s the temperature control on the displ
10. rect exposure to sunlight e A Location with level or nearly level flooring e A Location with enough space for the Refrigerator doors to open easily e Allow sufficient space for air circulation of the internal cooling system If the Refrigerator does not have enough space the internal cooling system may not work properly 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 French Door Refrigerator a Depth Width Height Overall Depth r A B Cy Height D E 33 35 3 4 68 3 5 69 3 4 35 5 8 T RFG298AA 83 8cm 90 8cm 174 4cm 177 1cm 90 5cm e Allow clearance to the right left back and top when installing This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower e Do not install the Refrigerator where the temperature will go below 50 F 10 C e Do not locate the refrigerator where it may become wet FLOORING CAUTION For proper installation this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator or approximately 660los 299kg Protect the finish of the flooring Cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place under the re
11. this button for 3 seconds The indicator is lit at first and will light again in about 6 months to let you know it is time to change your water filter 4 Lighting Press the Lighting button to turn on the Dispenser LED lamp Press the Fridge hold 3 sec for Power Cool button to set the fridge to your desired temperature 5 Fridge hold You can set the temperature between 34 F and 46 F 3 sec for Power Press and hold the Fridge hold 3 sec for Power Cool button for 3 seconds to speed up the time Cool needed to cool products in the Refrigerator It can be helpful if you need to quickly cool easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the fridge has warmed dramatically For example if the door was left open 6 Ice off Hold 3 Press the Ice OFF hold 3 sec for Child Lock button to turn the fridge or freezer ice making function sec for Child Lock off If you press and hold this button for 3 seconds the display and dispenser will be locked Press the Ice Type button to select your desired ice type Cubed and crushed ice modes will be 7 Ice Type alternatively changed whenever you press the button This mode can not be used with the Water mode simultaneously Ww Press the Water button to dispense water This mode can not be used with the Ice Type mode 8 Water simultaneously Water mode will be off if you press the Ice Type button Some functions are activated after a few second delay when the buttons are pressed wh
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