Samsung RFG297AA User's Manual
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1. 2 Remove the tilting pocket 1 by pulling on both brackets 2 upward at the same time dN ONILLAS LO 3 Take out the lower bastet 3 by lifting the basket up from rail system 4 Remove four 10mm hex head bolts from both sides 5 Lift the freezer door up from the rails Setting Up _11 Setting up your French Door Refrigerator REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Assemble the Refrigerator doors 1 Reattach the lower left and right door hinges 12 With a Philips head screwdriver insert and tighten the 2 screws 10 into the lower left and right door hinges With a wrench 10mm insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts 11 into the lower left and right door hinges 2 Place the hole in the bottom of the door over the lower hinge 12 L Be careful not to miss the hinge cap because it can be easily taken off 3 Insert the upper hinges 9 into the holes at the top of the doors With a wrench 10mm insert and tighten the 3 hex head bolts 7 into the upper left and right door hinges With a philips head screwdriver insert and tighten the 9 ground screw 8 into the upper left and right door hinges 12 Setting Up REAT TACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS 4 Reconnect the 3 electrical connector 3 found above t2. To relocate the drawer Place the bin into the rail assembly To remove the divider Pull the divider straight up To relocate the divider Hook the top corners of divider over the hole of the bin Operating _31 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door engerator CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor and germ free 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 Cleaning the Exterior Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a damp clean soft cloth Do not spray water directly on the surface of the Refrigerator The doors handles and cabinet surfaces should be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth To keep your appliance looking its best the exterior should be polished once or twice a year A Do not use Benzene Thinner or Clorox for cleaning They may CAUTION Gamage the surface of the appliance and may cause fire Cleaning the ice water Dispenser Push down one end of the tray
3. 1 Energy Saver Button 2 Freezer Hold 3 sec for Power Freezer Button 3 Alarm Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset Button 4 Lighting Button 5 Fridge Hold 3 sec for Power Cool Button 6 Ice Off Hold 3 sec to Child Lock 7 Ice Type Button 8 Water Button 4 2 COOLING OFF ela ighting 2 Freezer Hold 3 sec for Povver Freeze in ICE sl Alarm MAG SS ME NE Ei a for titer Reset Filter Cubed Crushed Water Ice Off Child Lock Energy DS A 0 L ONUVUAdO Z0 Hold 3 sec for Power Cool a a L TE ide Li ISe Off iori a Lock 18 For better energy efficiency press the Energy Saver button If condensation occurs on the doors turn the Energy Saver function off Press the Freezer Hold 3 sec for Power Freezer button to set the Freezer to your desired temperature You can set the temperature between 14 C and 25 C 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 Press the Alarm button to turn off the door open alarm After removing the old water filter and installing a new one reset the Indicator by pressing and holing the Alarm button for 3seconds The indicator will light again in about 6m
4. If you have a long vacation or business trip close the water valve and shut off the water supply to the Do not put your fingers hands or any other unsuitable objects in the chute or ice maker bucket It may result in personal injury or material damage Never put your finger or any other objects in the dispenser opening It may cause injury Do not disassemble the Ice Maker personally It may cause disorder Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water Just wipe it with a dry cloth In order to operate the ice maker properly water pressure of 138 862 Kpa is required The water tank s capacity is approximately one third 1 8 of a gallon Please wait 1 second before removing the cup after dispensing water to prevent spills Do not pull out the lever dispenser after taking out ice or water It comes back automatically Ice is made in cubes When you select Crushed the icemaker grinds the ice cubes into crushed ice Operating _25 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door engerator wnerever tt appears PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator Light ee Door Clo
5. Can be used to store small dairy items like butter or margarine yogurt or cream cheese bricks Designed to handle large bulky items such as gallons of milk or other large bottles and containers ONUVUAdO Z0 Designed to be crack resistant the shelves can be used to store all types of food and drinks Circular marks on the glass surface are a normal phenomenon and can usually be wiped clean with a damp cloth Best place to keep eggs Place the container on the shelf for easy access Used to preserve the freshness of your stored vegetables and fruits This drawer has been specifically designed to control the level of humidity within the compartment Keep vegetables and fruits separate when possible Can be used for large party trays deli items pizza beverages or miscellaneous items Do not place any large articles of food under the lamp in the Refrigerator An air sensor is located near the lamp and if the sensor is blocked your Refrigerator may become too cold Please place Vegetable and Fruits in the Vegetable and Fruits drawers to avoid freezing them If the food in your Refrigerator becomes frozen please set the temperature higher STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER DRAWER 7 AUTO PULL OUT DRAWER 8 TILTING POCKET 9 FREEZER DRAWER BIN Best used to store meats or dry foods Stored food should be placed in a container or wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials Can be used fo
6. SECA Authorized Service Center To find the nearest SECA Service Center call 1 800 SAMSUNG 7267864 or visit our web site at www samsung com ca Obligation to the Original Owner The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to a SECA Authorized Service Center at the time service is requested before warranty services are rendered On all carry in models transportation to and from the Authorized Service Center is the responsibility of the customer Exclusions of the Warranty This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other Acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs during shipping Customer adjustments which are esplained in this owner s manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in the Canada Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Customer Care Center 1 800 SAMSUNG 7267864 Customer Care Center fax 905 542 1199 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA INC 55 STANDISH COURT MISSISSAUGA O
7. Under normal conditions a 170 cc 5 75 oz cup can be filled in 10 seconds If the Refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure below 20psi you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure Make sure the water storage tank inside the Refrigerator is properly filled To do this press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet Water line installation kits are available at extra cost from your dealer We recommend using a water supply kit that contains copper tubing Connecting to the water supply line 1 First shut off the main water supply line and turn the ice maker off 2 Locate the nearest cold water drinking line 3 After connecting the water supply to the water filter turn your main water supply back on and flush four or more gallons into a bucket to clear and prime the water filter Cord water line A Pipe clamp Q S AMG Water line installation kit ars gt 4 Shut off valve M Z gt Ce 18 Setting Up INS TALLING THE VVATER LINE Connecting the vvater line to the Refrigerator There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store e 1 4 compression nut e copper tubing lastic tubin eine r 3 e ferrule Agee a Compression nut A Pe 1 4 Supplied g Compression fitting DP Supplied m j Compressi
8. a bad smell in the Refrigerator Frost forms on the walls of the Freezer Water dispenser is not functioning SOLUTION 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 Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating Is the temperature control on the display set to the correct temperature Try setting it to a warmer temperature Is the temperature in the room too low 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 ONILLOOHSA TENOUL 0 Check that the Refrigerator is level and stable Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from circulating Was anything dropped behind or under the Refrigerator 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 Some heat is normal as anti condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section of the Refrigerator to prevent condensation Is the Refrigerator door ajar Condensation can occur when you leave th
9. dispenser and remove it Wipe the Ice Water Dispenser with a clean and soft cloth Cleaning the Rubber door seals Te If the rubber door seals are dirty the doors may not close properly and the Refrigerator will not operate efficiently Keep the door seals free of grit or grime by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth A Do not clean the Refrigerator with benzene thinner or car detergent due to risk of fire CAUTION Cleaning behind the Refrigerator To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation vacuum behind the appliance once or twice a year A Do not remove the back cover Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION 32 Operating CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS Before changing any of interior lights unplug the Refrigerator from the power supply If you are unsure caution about changing the lights after reading through these directions contact your service center for help Replacement bulbs for both freezer and fridge are available from your local home improvement or electronics store Use replacement bulbs with size E26 maximum 60 watts 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 Turn the bulb counterclockwise 4 Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly ONUVUAdO Z0 Changing the Interior Ligh
10. insert the supplied fastener ring 5 using a pair of pliers 6 in the gap between the hinge grommet 7 and the lower hinge 8 The number of fastener rings you ll need to insert depends on the gap Two fastener rings are enclosed with the refrigerator The thickness of each fastener ring is 0 04 inch 16_ Setting Up ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRAVVER LEVEL Adjustment part Freezer Dravver 1 Locate the height adjuster 1 in the freezer drawer Unscrew the four Phillips screws 2 slightly to loosen the door dN ONILLAS LO Z Vd Ve A PA Va k 2 Loosen the controller screw 3 with a Phillips screwdriver 3 Find the best level to align the door slope Example The slope is about 2mm 0 08inch as shown below Reference plane Rotate the Height Adjuster to 2 0 to reduce the door slope After adjustment first tighten screw 3 and then screw 2 Setting Up 17 setting up your French Door Refrigerator CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LINE A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your new Samsung Refrigerator To helo promote better health the Samsung water filter removes unwanted particles from your water However it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms You may need to purchase a water purifying system to do that In order for the ice maker to operate properly a water pressure of 20 125 psi pound per Square inch is required
11. o YEL PARES yp p WOLK ABLENT SENSOR W v gt SENSOR a A GRY WATER TANK HEATER i 2 IO STEP MOTOR VALVE BLK O O BIMETAL THERNO RED f OONA O O BIMETAL THERMO ICE DUCT HEATER F DEF HEATER R DEF HEATER FRENCH DEF HEATER DISPENSER HEATER ICE WAKER HEATER ac ICE WAKER G MOTOR c gt PLUM RB FAN MOTOR PANTRY ROOM DAMPER DAMPER HEATER REDI 4 iy eee DO BLU L SE ge gt lt BLK F OLP OLP EL ay pN RED 8 R GRY 36_ Circuit diagram da am EC NEN dl am Cd JE Need IC VCN d Do not hesitate to call any Samsung Authorized Service Center nearby giving them your name address and telephone number when your product is not functionning properly waranty Information Limited Warranty for Original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada Inc hereafter referred to as SECA against manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for the following periods Labor 1 year in home Parts 1 year Compressor 5 year SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SECA will repair or replace the product at its option All warranty repairs or part replacements must be performed by a
12. time to replace the filter Normally a filter life is about 6 months a S ticker month indicator Setting Up 19 setting up your French Door Heligerator Cover filter 4 Remove the filter cap and insert the filter into the filter housing 5 Slowly turn the water filter 90 clockwise to align with the printing mark on the cover locking the filter in position Make sure to align the water filter label mark with center of cover filter printing as illustrated Remember do not over tighten Turn until the label is aligned Separation of red cap You should remove the right side upper glass shelf before installing the water filter Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing the water filter FR 1 Turn ON the main water supply amp turn OFF the valve to the water supply A aa purl line qua Pure Ph 2 Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear P approx 6 minutes This will clean the water supply system and remove air from the lines 3 Additional flushing may be required in some households lt 4 Open the Refrigerator door and make sure there are no water leaks coming from the water filter b 4 Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly or water may from it This is due to the fact that there is still air in the line 20_ Setting Up Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Reinoerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL
13. 6 Safety Information Contents SETTING UP YOUR 08 Getting ready to install the refrigerator FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR O9 Removing the refrigerator doors 11 Disassemble the Freezer Drawer A 12 Reattaching the refrigerator doors 14 Assemble the Freezer Dravver 15 Adjusting the doors 16 Making minor adjustments between doors 17 Adjusting the freezer drawer level 18 Checking the water dispenser line 19 Installing the water line OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG 21 Using the control panel FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR 22 Using the Digital display 24 Using the cold water dispenser P 26 Parts and Features 27 Storing food in the refrigerator 2 Storing food in the freezer drawer 28 Using the Cool Select Pantry 29 Removing the refrigerator accessories 30 Using the doors 30 Using the tilting pocket 31 Removing the freezer accessories 32 Cleaning the refrigerator 33 Changing the interior lights 34 Changing the water filter TROUBLESHOOTING 35 Troubleshooting Sie WARRANTY 36 Warranty SO Contents 7 setting up your French Door Heligerator GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung French Door Refrigerator We hope you enjoy the state of art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers Selecting the best location for the Refrigerator e A location with easy access to the water supply e A location without direct exposure to sunlight e A locatio
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15. Power Cool button For a quick fridge cool down use Power Cool If you select Power Cool the inside temperature of the Fridge will decrease for about two and a half hours Filter Indicator ry 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 5 months The filter Indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 6 months After removing the old water filter and installing a new one see page 34 for instructions on how to do this reset the indicator by pressing and holding the Alarm Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button for 3 seconds Cancelling Cooling Off Mode caution IN Case Of Cooling Off Mode the refrigerator seems to be working but doesn t produce cool air To cancel this mode Press the Energy Saver and Freezer Hold 3 sec for Power Freezer buttons at the same time for 3 seconds until a Ding Dong sounds is produced 22 Operating Energy saver DS This icon will light uo when you activate the Energy Saver function 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 function off Lighting 7s This icon will light up when you acti
16. RFG297AA English imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register a eatures of your new Helngerator KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR Your Samsung French Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy efficient features e Twin Cooling System The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators Due to this independent cooling system the Freezer and Refrigerator cool more efficiently Additionally this separate air flow system prevents food odor of one compartment from seeping into other compartments e Cool Select Pantry The Cool Select pantry is a full width drawer with adjustable temperature control e Bigger amp Wider Space The wide shelf area and pantry provide enough space for larger items like a pizza box etc The wide freezer drawer also provides enough space for 2 3 turkeys e Secure Auto Close The Secure Auto Close feature will automatically close a door that is slightly open e Compact Ice Maker The Ice maker can dispense cubed or crushed ice e Digital Display and Temperature Control e Water Filtration System e Door Alarm A helpful beeper alerts you if a door is ajar e Tilting Pocket The Tilting pocket can be used to store up to a 16 pizza e Auto Pull Out Drawer The upper drawer in the freezer comes out automa
17. Wet and or deteriorated insulation of the internal electrical parts may cause electric shock or fire Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the Refrigerator e Storing benzene thinner alcohol ether LP gas and other such products may cause explosions Do not disassemble or repair the Refrigerator by yourself e You may run the risk of fire appliance malfunctions and or personal injury Call your nearest service center for help from a qualified service technician Unplug the Refrigerator before changing the interior light e Changing the light while the Refrigerator is plugged in may cause electric shock If you wish to dispose of the Refrigerator remove the doors and seals before throwing it away e The doors and their seals can entrap a child if they climb into the Refrigerator Make sure that the doors are off and ensure that no one is suffocated by being locked inside The Refrigerator must be safely grounded e Always make sure that you have grounded the Refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance Power leakages can cause severe electric shock Never use gas pipes telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground e I mproper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock If it is necessary to use an extension cord to power the Refrigerator use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade ground plug and a 3 slot receptacle
18. e door open for a long time Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice Is the water line connected and the shut off valve opened Did you manually stop the ice making function Is the Freezer temperature too warm Try setting the Freezer temperature lower This is normal The bubbling comes from the Refrigerator coolant liquid circulating through the Refrigerator Check for spoiled food Foods with strong odors for example fish should be tightly covered Clean out your Freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or Suspicious food Is the air vent blocked Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely Allow sufficient soace between the foods stored for efficient air circulation Is the Freezer drawer closed properly Is the water line connected and the shut off valve opened Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction Is the water tank frozen because the Refrigerator temperature is too low Try selecting a warmer setting on the main display panel Troubleshooting _35 Circuit diagram PBA MAIN PBA PANEL LED w ONT Ooo Al ICE amp WATER S W ON sol P OVER ICE ROUTE S W1 Rl So Wi Fy OVER ICE ROUTE S W2 i git XC COM RED O IE WER EATER oc Eg BRN E cial B WAT aee rm ir Es E ix l mM RED se ae Coe RIGHT GI o TEL FEARS VEL SAU
19. e temperature display will move sequentially from 25 C to 14 C When the display reaches 14 C it will begin again at 25 C Five seconds after the new temperature is set the display will again show the actual current freezer temperature until the new temperature is reached Controlling the Refrigerator temperature The Refrigerator temperature can be set between 7 C and 1 C to suit your particular needs Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display The temperature control process for the Fridge works just like the Freezer process Press the Fridge button to set your desired temperature After a few seconds the Fridge will begin adjusting towards the newly set temperature This will be reflected in the digital display iY The temperature of the Freezer Refrigerator or Pantry Room may rise when you open the doors too frequently or if a large amount of warm or hot food is placed inside This may cause the digital display to blink Once the Freezer and Refrigerator temperature return to their normal set temperatures the blinking will stop If the blinking continues you may need to reset the Refrigerator Try unplugging the appliance wait for around 10 minutes and then plug the power cord back in The temperature of the Pantry Room may be a little different according to the location inside If communication between Display and Main Controller errors Pantry Display ligh
20. eezer 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 Even though power is turned off and then back on it remain in Cooling off mode Operating _21 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door veingerator USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY Freezer Temp indicates the current Freezer temperature Fridge Temp indicates the current Refrigerator temperature When not in use the Display will turn off not in use this is normal Energy DY IE er A Lighting ms A up Freezer LI LI r LI LI Fridge fa oer ee wt wt c L Lu i for Power Cool 3 VE 8 e e En Filter Cubed Crushed Water Ice Off Child Lock for Child Lock Power Freeze This icon will light up when you activate the Power Freeze feature Power Freeze is great when you need a lot of ice When you have enough ice just press the button again to cancel the Power Freeze mode If you select Power Freeze the inside temperature of the Freezer will decrease for about two and a half hours Cubed Ice El 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 feature off to save on water and energy consumption Each Ice type icon will light up depending on what is currently chosen Power Cool This icon will light up when you activate the
21. er arm for at least 2 minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system e n case ice doesn t come out pull out the ice bucket and press test CAUTION button located on the right side of ice maker e Do not press the test button continuously when the tray is filled with ice or water as illustration Water may overflow or ice jamming may occur e Normal Use Normal ice production 2 06kg 4 54lb in 24 hours Allow 2 3 days for the high capacity bucket to fill completely with ice CS rn Ala Re Ae Check the water level Test button 24_ Operating Using the vvater dispenser Place a glass underneath the vvater outlet and push gently against the vvater dispenser lever vvith your glass Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the water from splashing out If you have just installed the Refrigerator or just installed a new water filter pour out the first six glassfuls of water to flush out impurities in the water supply system Make sure water flows cleanly before drinking Using the ice off Function When selecting the Ice Off mode remove all ice cubes from the bucket If you are not using the ice dispenser the ice cubes may clump together Pull the lock lever forward to throw away ice cubes or remove clumped ice from the bucket Push the bucket back until you hear a click caution Refrigerator This will help prevent accidental leakages a ONUVUAdO Z0
22. erator is disconnected from the power supply you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back in Do not place the refrigerator directly in sunlight The appliance must be positioned for easy access to power source If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer a certified service agent or qualified service personnel If you have a long vacation planned empty the Refrigerator and turn it off e Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open to keep odor and mold from developing Service warranty and Modification e Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance is not covered under Samsung warranty service nor can Samsung be responsible for safety issues that result from 8rd party modifications A Children can get trapped inside Refrigerators suro Before you throw away your old Refrigerator or Freezer make sure that you e Take off the doors e Leave all shelves in places so that children may not easily climb inside and shut the door while they are inside This appliance is not intended for use by small children or infirm persons without capable adult supervision Small children should be supervised when using the appliance Do not block air holes e f the air holes are blocked especially with a plastic bag the refrigerator can be over cooled lf this cooling period lasts too long the water filter may break and cause water leakage
23. he upper left door hinge Reconnect the electrical connector 4 found above the upper right door hinge Connect water line and insert two clips Hing gt T lec E aay Aa IES The Water Line must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent water leakage from the dispenser 5 Position the Top Table 2 in place With a philips head screwdriver insert and tighten the 3 screws into the Hinge Cover With the door opened reinsert the Hinge Cover cap 1 and close the doors jA When reattaching the hinge cover make sure that the wires are not pressed or damaged by the hinge cover yi Setting Up 13 dN ONILLAS LO Setting up your French Door Reingerator ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER 1 Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet 2 Attach the freezer door front onto the open slots on the sides 3 Tighten four 10mm hex head screws completely 4 With the drawer pulled out fully insert the lower basket 6 into the rail system 5 Hook the ends of the tilting pocket 7 into both brackets 8 and push down until they lock into place 14_ setting up ADJUSTING THE DOORS Now that the doors are back on the Refrigerator you want to make sure the Refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments If the Refrigerator is not level
24. it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even When the Left door is lower than the Right door Insert a flat blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to level the left door dN ONILLAS LO Screwdriver When the Left door is higher than the Right door Insert a flat blade screwdriver into a notch on the right control lever turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to level the right door El Ull Lo 2 Control Lever Screwdriver We do not recommend making small adjustments with the control lever Instead refer to the next page for the best way to make minor adjustments to the doors setting up 15 Setting up your French Door Refrigerator MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS Remember a level Refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly even If you need help review the previous section on leveling the Refrigerator When the left door is lower than the right door When the left door is higher than the right door 1 If you open the drawer 1 you can see the lower hinge 2 2 Insert the supplied hex wrench 3 into the shaft 4 of the lower hinge 3 Please adjust the height by turning the hex wrench 3 clockwise or counter clockwise 7 When you turn the hex wrench counter clockwise e 7 the door will move up 1 After adjusting the doors please
25. ive products in the refrigerator e Products that require exact temperature controls should not be stored in the Refrigerator A Do not allow children to climb stand or hang on shelves and handles of the Refrigerator They could damage the Refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Do not sit on the freezer door The door may break Do not allow children to climb into the freezer basket If you notice a chemical or burning plastic smell or see smoke unplug the Refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics Service Center After your Refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the Freezer compartment Particularly when hands are damp or wet skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces e Skin may stick to the surface and you may get frostbite Do not put your hands under the appliance e Any sharp edges may cause personal injury Safety Information _5 l OLY NOMAL CA CA Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole or ice chute e It may cause personal injury and or material damage If the Refrigerator will not be used for a long period of time for example over several months unplug the power from the wall e Over time deterioration in the power cord insulation may cause fire Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins e A dirty power plug can increase the risk of fire If the Refrig
26. lbs 299kg To protect the finish of the flooring cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place under the refrigerator where you are working When moving be sure to pull the unit straight out and push back in straight 8 Setting Up 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 1 Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the Refrigerator Refer to installation instructions in this manual 2 Once the Refrigerator is plugged in make sure the interior light comes on when you open the doors 3 Set the Temperature control to the coldest temperature and wait for an hour The Freezer will get slightly chilled and the motor will run smoothly 4 After powering the Refrigerator it will take a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature You can store food and drinks in the Refrigerator after the temperature is sufficiently cool dN ONILLAS LO Check the accessory list below C Water filter Hex wrench Fastener Compression fitting Compression nut DA29 00003B DA80 00002C DA60 00143B DA62 00305A DA74 00070B REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS If the Refrigerator is too large to pass through your doorway easily you can remove the refrigerator do
27. n 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 MODEL RFG297AA Capacity Cu Ft 200 Width 35 4 PETE with Hinge 70 Di ase Heig o without Hinge 68 54 with Door 99 74 Depth without Door 29 Mg e Allow clearance to the right left back and top when installing This will helo 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 When moving your refrigerator LL caution To prevent floor damage be sure the front leveling legs are in the up position above the floor Refer to Leveling the refrigerator in the manual at page 15 Es Screvvdriver Control Lever FLOORING 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 660
28. ods ONUVUAdO Z0 Dust removal method Remove the guard and wash in water 2 Tempered Glass shelves To remove Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction shown 1 and lift it up vertically 2 Pull the shelf out To relocate Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks can drop into the slots The Tempered Glass shelves are heavy caution Use special care when removing them 3 Vegetable amp Fruit Drawers To remove Pull the drawer out to full extension Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull straight out To relocate Insert the drawer into the frame rails and push back into place The drawers need to be removed before the glass shelf caution Gove them can be lifted out Do not open the drawers while the pantry is open It may cause a scratch or breakage tothe drawer Covers Operating _29 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door engerator 4 Cool Select Pantry To remove the pantry Pull the pantry out to full extension Tilt up the front side of pantry and pull straight out To relocate the pantry Push the rails to the back of the Refrigerator Place the drawer onto the rails and slide the pantry back until it is in place To remove the divider Pull the pantry completely out to full extension and raise
29. on nut 2 1 4 Not supplied Q Q S XX Plastic tubing U Not supplied Ferrule LS Not supplied S NSN S SS SG Copper tubing I S GRE Not supplied 1 Slip the compression nut through the supplied plastic tubing 8 2 Tighten the compression nut onto the 1 4 compression fitting If you are using copper tubing slip the compression nut 8 not included and ferrule not included on copper tubing not included as shown If you are using plastic tubing insert the molded end of the plastic tubing into the compression fitting 3 Tighten the compression nut 8 onto the compression fitting Do not over tighten the compression nut 8 4 Turn water on and check for any leakage Only connect the water line to a drinkable water source If you have to repair or disassemble the water line cut off 1 4 of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug leak free connection Installing the water filter 1 Remove the water filter cover 1 2 Remove the fixed cap by turning it counter clockwise Keep the cap in a safe place for later use if you don t use the filter 3 Remove the water filter from the box and put a replacement indicator sticker on the filter as shown Place the sticker on the filter that dates six months in the future For example if you install the water filter in March put the SEP sticker on the filter to remind you to replace it in September That way you ll Know when it is
30. onths to let you know it is Time to change your water filter 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 You can set the temperature between 1 C and 7 C Press and hold the Fridge Hold 3 sec for Power Cool button for 3 seconds to speed up the time 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 Press the Ice Off button to turn the ice making function off If you press and hold the Ice Off 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 alternatively changed whenever you press the button After selecting push the Dispenser Lever gently with your glass This mode can not be used with the Water mode simultaneously Press the Water button to dispense water There is no Off mode additionally After selecting push the Dispenser Lever gently with your glass This button can not be used with the Ice Type button simultaneously Water mode will be off if you press the Ice Type button Cooling off 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 Fr
31. ors Tools you will need Philips screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Wrench Pliers Allen wrench 3 16 Disassemble the Refrigerator doors 1 With the door opened remove the Hinge Cover cap 1 with a Flat head screwdriver and close the door Remove the 3 screws holding down the Hinge Cover and remove the Hinge Cover 2 ae Setting Up _9 setting up your French Door Refrigerator 2 Disconnect the electrical connector 3 above the upper right door hinge and the 3 electrical connectors 4 above the upper left door hinge Disconnect the water tube 5 by pulling the tube fitting 6 apart as shown in the picture 3 Remove the 3 hex head bolts 7 attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a wrench 1Omm With a Philios head screwdriver remove the ground screw 8 attached to the upper left and right door hinges Remove the upper left and right door hinges 9 4 Lift the door straight up to remove 5 With a Philips head screwdriver remove the two screws 10 attached to the lower left and right door hinges gt a o7 o 10 xx 7 With an wrench 10mm remove the two hex head bolts 11 a H 5 attached to the lower left and right door hinges FR Remove the lower left and right door hinges 12 SN 10_ Setting Up DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER 1 Push the upper drawer in completely
32. r small packages of frozen food You can store a 16 pizza Can be used to store meat and dry foods Stored food should be placed in a container or wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials ay Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not tip and fall out when the Refrigerator door is opened If you plan to go away for a long time empty the Refrigerator and turn it off Wipe the excess moisture from the inside of the appliance and leave the doors open This helos keep odor and mold from developing Operating _27 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Remaeratc USING THE COOL SELECT PANTRY The Cool Select Pantry is a full width drawer with adjustable temperature control This pantry can be used for large party trays dell items pizza beverages or miscellaneous items There is a temperature control which can adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the pantry The control is located on the right side of the pantry e Press the Temp button repeatedly until your desired mode is lit The Fresh mode 8 C Chilled mode 0 C and Deli mode 5 C will be selected whenever you press the Temp button Initially the Fresh mode is set Though the setting temperature is different from the current temperature the temperature will be changed to the setting temperature automatically Temp You can selec
33. ser Ice Maker lt e Dairy i le Compartment T Foldable Shelf Ll f giji Water Filter II ies Slide Shelf Slide Shelf 3 Egg Container 4 Vertical Hinged esco Li Door Bins 2 T Quick Space Glass Shelf Vegetable amp 5 Fruit Drawers TTIE T al Cool Select Pantry 8 Light Auto Pull Out Drawer na yl Freezer 9 Dravver Bin Tiny T When closing the door make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed put it back to the right position and close the door Moisture may occur at times on the Vertical Hinged Section The door handle may become loose over time If this happens tighten the bolts found on the inside of the door If you close one door with a lot of force the other door may open 26_ Operating STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR The Samsung French Door 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 In order to further prevent odor from seeping into the ice compartment stored food should be wrapped securely and as airtight as possible DAIRY COMPARTMENT 2 DOOR BINS 3 TEMPERED GLASS SHELVES 4 EGG CONTAINER 5 VEGETABLE amp FRUIT DRAWERS 6 COOL SELECT PANTRY
34. t in the Freezer Dravver 1 Unplug the power cord from the outlet 2 Pull drawer out to full extension 3 Pull the shield down while pushing it backwards to remove it 4 Turn the bulb counterclockwise 5 Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly A Do not place your fingers inside the cover The lamp may be hot CAUTION Operating _33 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door engerator CHANGING THE VVATER FILTER The Filter Indicator light lets you know when tt is time to change your water filter cartridge To give you preparation time to get a new filter the red light will come on just before the capacity of the current filter runs out Changing the filter on time provides you with the freshest cleanest water from your fridge 1 Take a new water filter and put a month indicator sticker on the filter as shown The date on the sticker must be six months from the current date For example if you are replacing the water filter in March put the SEP September sticker on the filter to remind you to replace in September Normal filter life is about every 6 months 2 Remove the new filter s protective cap and remove the old filter 3 Position and insert the new filter into the filter housing Slowly turn the water filter clockwise to align with the printing mark on the cover locking the filter in position Make sure to align the water filter label mark with the center of cover filter printing as illustra
35. t may blink Once the communication return to their normal set temperatures the blinking will stop If the blinking continues for a long period of time please contact to Samsung Electronics Service Center Operating _23 ONUVUAdO Z0 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door engerator USING THE COLD VVATER DISPENSER Press the Ice Water button to select the type of you want So w amp A D Es ICE na na E g S El El E y el ar Cubed Crushed Water Ice Off UF fo mms Filter Cubed Crushed Water Ice Off Child Lock No ICE Select this if you want to turn ice maker off Using the ice Dispenser Place a glass underneath the ice dispenser and push gently against the dispenser lever with your glass Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the ice from bouncing out e lf the Freezer door is left open for a long time condensation may form CAUTION or the ice in the Ice Maker may clump Please close the door as soon as possible The Ice Dispenser may eject only a few ice cubes if there is not enough ice in the Ilce Maker Use the Ice Dispenser when there is enough ice If the Freezer door is open for a long time or a lot of ice is dispensed at once condensation may trickle down the Dispenser lever e When Cubed Ice is selected after using the Crushed Ice feature a small amount of residual crushed ice might be produced e Water Dispenser Installation After installation press the dispens
36. t your Pantry temperature from among Fresh 3 C 388 F Chilled O C 34 F and Deli 5 C 41 F modes Selection Button 1 When Deli is selected the temperature of the pantry will be kept around 5 C 41 F This feature helos keep food fresh for a long time 2 When Fresh is selected the temperature of the pantry will be kept around 38 C 388 F This feature helps keep food fresh for a longer time 3 When Chilled is selected the temperature of the pantry will be kept around 1 C 34 F This feature also helps keep meat or fish fresh for a Chilled longer time Deli Fresh Chilled pineapple cucumbers Steaks lemon apples hard cheeses avocado Oranges cold cuts potato grapes bacon zucchinis hot dogs corm Fruits and vegetables may be damaged under the Chilled setting Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce in this pantry A Do not store glass bottles in this pantry If they are frozen they can break and cause personal injury 28 Operating REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES 1 Door Bins amp Dairy Compartment To remove Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out To relocate Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops A Injury may occur if the door bins are not firmly assembled CAUTION Do not allow children to play with bins Sharp corners of the bins may cause Injury L Do not adjust a Pin full of fo
37. ted Remember do not over tighten Cover filter Stick I VE Li Turn until the font label aligned indicator 4 Once you have completed this process press and hold the Alram button for 3 seconds to reset the filter schedule DI di 0 pam me Vat Hf c Wut VA c sw ee tl Filter Cubed Crushed Water Ice Off Child Lock 5 Lastly run about six glassfuls of water through water dispenser to clean the water supply system Make sure that water flows cleanly again before drinking L Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly otherwise water may drip from the dispenser This means that there is still air in the line Do NOT use the water or ice dispenser without a water filter cartridge because the water line may become blocked Ordering Replacement Water Filter For replacement water filter you can visit your local service center or contact the Samsung Parts distributor Be sure the replacement water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water filter Link http www samsungparts com 34_ Operating iroudesnootng PROBLEM The Refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently The food in the Refrigerator is frozen You hear unusual noise or sounds The front corners and vertical hinged section of the appliance are hot and condensation is occurring Ice Maker is not producing ice You can hear water bubbling in the Refrigerator There is
38. that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115V 120V 10A or more Additionally if a grounding adapter is used make sure the receptacle box is also fully grounded 4 Safety Information CAUTION SIGNS Use good judgment when filling the Refrigerator with food and drinks e in an overtull Refrigerator heavy fragile bulky or breakable items may fall out and cause personal injury and or damage to surrounding objects Do not put bottles or glass containers in the Freezer drawer e When the contents freeze and then expand the glass may break and cause personal injury or leave dangerous glass shards in the Freezer lf the electrical wall socket is loose do not insert the power plug e There is a risk of electric shock or fire Have the plug looked at by a licensed electrician N Never unplug your Refrigerator by pulling on the povver cord e Always grip the power cord firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Yanking or pulling on the power cord may cause a short circuit fire and or electric shock e A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer a certified service agent or qualified service personnel Do not store articles on the top of the appliance e When you open or close the door the articles may fall and cause personal injury and or damage to surrounding objects Do not store pharmaceutical products scientific materials and temperature sensit
39. the front side of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the pantry then lift the divider out To relocate the divider Hook the back of the divider over the rear wall of the pantry and push the divider down USING THE DOORS The Refrigerator doors ensure that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed When the Refrigerator door is only partially open it will automatically close The door will stay open when opened more than 3 Inches USING THE TILTING POCKET The Tilting Pocket can be used to store up to a 16 pizza if you place it as shown in the illustration Ry P Re 4 30_ Operating REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 1 Tilting Pocket o To remove Pull the bractets 1 upward until you hear a clicking sound and remove the pocket To replace Hook the ends of the pocket into both brackets 1 and push down until it locks into place SSS D S U 2 Auto Pull out Drawer ONUVUAdO Z0 To remove Pull the drawer out to full extension Tilt up rear of drawer and lift straight out To relocate Place the drawer onto the rails by tilting it up Lower the drawer into place until it is horizontal and slide the drawer in 3 Freezer Drawer Bin To remove the drawer Pull the drawer out fully Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it out to remove
40. tically as you just open the freezer door e Easy Handle Freezer door can be opened with less effort e Energy Star This Energy star labeled product may save you money on your energy costs a For easy future reference write the model and serial Model number down You will find your model number and serial number on the left side of the refrigerator Serial 2 Features Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION Before using your new Samsung French Door 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 Because the following instruction covers various models the characteristics of your Refrigerator may differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual If you have any question contact us at 1 800 SAMSUNG or find help and information online at www samsung com What the icons and signs in this user manual mean ra Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property CAUTION damage To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your caution refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions gt Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Follow directions explicitly Unplug the power pl
41. ug from the wall socket Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock Call the service center for help NH es 09 These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference SEVERE WARNING SIGNS N Do not plug several appliances into the same power receptacle e Large appliances draw a lot of power Powering more than one appliance or machine from a single power source could cause overheating and cause a fire Make sure that the power plug is not kinked or damaged by the back of the Refrigerator e A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire Do not spray water directly into or on the outside of the Refrigerator Freezer drawer e Water could get into the interior machine parts and cause electric shock Do not use aerosols near the Refrigerator e Aerosols used near the Refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire Safety Information 3 Safety Information Do not put undue stress on the power cord or place heavy articles on it e Placing heavy articles on the power cord may create the risk of explosion or fire Do not insert the power plug with wet hands e t may cause electric shock Do not put a container filled with water on the Refrigerator e fit spills tt may cause fire or electric shock Do not install the Refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water e
42. vate the Lighting feature 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 feature off Alarm di This icon will light up when you activate the Alarm feature 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 Ice off ls This icon will light up when you activate the Ice Off feature In this case the ice will not be produced Lock This icon will light up when you activate the Lock feature In this case you won t be able to use the control panel If you press and hold the Ice Off Hold button for 3 sec to unlock Child Lock you will be able to use the control panel again USING THE CONTROL PANEL Basic temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments The basic temperature and or recommended temperature of Freezer and Refrigerator Compartments are 19 C and 3 C 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 14 C and 25 C to suit your particular needs Press the Freezer button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display Keep in mind that foods like ice cream may melt at 15 C Th
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