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  • Page 1 J the possibilities Thank you for purchasing your Samsung product. To receive more complete service. please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...

  • Page 2: Key Features Of Your New Refrigerator

    KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR Your Samsung French Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient features. o Twin Cooling System The Refrigerator and Freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the Freezer and Refrigerator cool more efficiently.

  • Page 3: 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...
  • Page 4 Do not putA undue stress on the power cord or place heavy articles on it. • Placing heavy articles on the power cord create the risk of explosion or fire. Do not insert the power plug with wet hands. It may cause electric shock. Do not put a container filled with water on the Refrigerator.

  • Page 5: Caution Signs

    !f you notice a chemical or burning plastic smell or see smoke, unplug the Refrigerator _mmediately and contact your samsung Electronics service Center. ® After your Refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the Freezer compartment.
  • Page 6 Service warranty and Modification Any changes or modificationsperformedby a 3rd party on this finishedapplianceis not covered under Samsungwarranty service, nor can Samsung be responsiblefor safety issuesthat result from 3rd party modifications. Children can get trapped inside Refrigerators, ..Before you throw away your old Refrigerator or Freezer, make sure that you;...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your

    17 Adjusting the freezer drawer level 18 Checking the water dispenser line 19 Installing the water line OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR 21 Setting up the refrigerator 22 Using the control panel 23 Using the digital display...

  • Page 8: Getting Ready To Install The Refrigerator

    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) Width 35 ¾...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Refrigerator

    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.
  • Page 10 Remove the 3 hex head bolts (1_) attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a Wrench(10ram). With a Philips head screwdriver, remove the ground screw (_) attached to the upper left and right door hinges. Remove the upper left and right door hinges ([_}). 4.
  • Page 11 DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER 1. Push the upper drawer until it reaches to the cabinet rear wall. 2. Remove the tilting pocket(_}) by pulling on both brackets(_}) upward at the same time. 3. Take out the lower basket(l_})) by lifting the basket up from rail system.
  • Page 12 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Assemble the Refrigerator doors 1. Reattach the lower left and right door hinges(G With a Philips head screwdriver, insert and tighten the 2 screws (1_) into the lower left and right door hinges. With a Wrench(10mm), insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts (1_}) into the lower left and right door hinges.
  • Page 13 REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS Reconnect the 3 electrical connector found above the upper left door hinge. Reconnect the electrical connector (@) found above the upper right door hinge. Reattatch the water tube (_}) by pushing the tube fitting ([_) as shown in the picture. Position the Top Table (_)) in place.

  • Page 14: Assemble The Freezer Drawer

    ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER 1. Pull out the rails to the full length on each side of the cabinet evenly. 2. Hang the freezer door front onto open slots on the sides. 3. Tighten four lOmm hex-head screws completely. 4. With the drawer pulled out fully, insert the lower basket ((_) into the rail system.
  • Page 15 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, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even. when the Left door is lower than the Right door.

  • Page 16: Making Minor Adjustments

    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 When the left door is lower door is higher than the right than the right door.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRAWER LEVEL Adjustment part _ Hu Freezer Drawer Locate the height-adjuster (1_)) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the four Phillips screws (I]_}) slightly to loosen the door. 2. Loosen the controller screw(G ) with a Phillips screwdriver. 3.
  • Page 18 CHECKING THE WATER DISPENSER LiNE A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your new Samsung Refrigerator. To help promote better health, the Samsung water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms.

  • Page 19: Installing The Water Line

    INSTALLING THE WATER LINE Connecting the water line to the Refrigerator. There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store. • 1/4" compression nut, copper tubing , plastic tubing...
  • Page 20 Cover filter, ® Remove the filter cap and insert the filter into the filter housing. 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.

  • Page 21: Using The Control Panel

    French ©petit ng ' DoorRefraerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL For better energy efficiency, press the Energy Saver button. If condensation occurs on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off. Press the Freezer / Power Freeze button to set the Freezer to your desired temperature. You can set the temperature between 8°F and -14°F Press and hold the Freezer / Power Freeze Button for 3 seconds, to speed up the time needed to freeze products in the Freezer.

  • Page 22: Using The Digital Display

    re ctq USING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY "Freezer Temp" indicates the current Freezer temperature. "Fddge Temp" indicates the current Refrigerator temperature. When not in use the Display will turn off, this is normal. Alarm Ice Off Ice Type Water Power Freeze @ This icon will light up when you activate the "Power Freeze"...
  • Page 23 If communication between Display and Main Controller errors, Pantry Display light 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 customer care center.

  • Page 24: Using The Cold Water Dispenser

    renoh USING THE COLD WATER DISPENSER Press the Ice / Water button to select the type of you want 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.
  • Page 25 If you have a long vacation or business trip, close the water valve and shut off the water supply to the Refrigerator. This will help prevent accidental leakages. CAUTION 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.

  • Page 26: Parts And Features

    FrenchDoor Op ratn PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Light Auto Door Closer Dairy Ice-Maker Compartment Foldable-Shelf Water Filter Slide-Shelf Slide-Shelf Vertical Hinged Section Door Bins Quick- Space Glass Shelf Vegetable &...

  • Page 27: Storing Food

    STORING FOOD 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.

  • Page 28: Storing Food In The Refrigerator

    French STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR Can be usedto store small dairy items like butter or margarine,yogurt or cream cheese bricks Designed to handle large, bulky items such as gallons of milkor other large bottles and containers. Designed to be crack-resistant, the shelves can be usedto store all types of food and drinks.

  • Page 29: Using The Tilting Pocket

    USING THE COOL SELECT PANTRYrM temperature control. This pantry can be used for large party The C°°l Select PantrytM is a full-width drawer with adjustable trays, deli items, pizza, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a temperature control which can adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the pantry.

  • Page 30: Removing The Refrigerator Accessories

    REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES 1. Door Bins & 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. Injury may occur if the door bins are not firmly assembled. Do not allow children to play with bins.

  • Page 31: Using The Doors

    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.

  • Page 32: Removing The Freezer Accessories

    French REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 1. Tilting Pocket To remove - Pull the brackets({l_) 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. 2.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Refrigerator

    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.

  • Page 34: Changing The Interior Lights

    French 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. fridge are Replacement improvement bulbs for both freezer and...

  • Page 35: Changing The Water Filter

    Filter For replacement waster 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 the water filter. Link: http://www.samsu ngparts, com...
  • Page 36 ]roLAb ,shoot • Check that the power plug is properly connected. Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct tern _erature? 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 circulation? Is the temperature control on the display set to the correct temperature?

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty To Original Purchaser

    Samsung or Samsung authorized service center. Samsung will repair or replace any part found to be defective, at our option and at no charge as stipulatedX herein, with new or reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specified above.
  • Page 38 Somestatesdo not allowlimitations on howlongan impliedwarrantylasts,or the exclusion or limitationof incidental o r consequential damages, s o the abovelimitations or exclusions maynotapplyto you. Thiswarranty givesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichvaryfromstateto state. Toobtainwarrantyservice,pleasecontactSamsung at: SAMSUNGCUSTOMER CARECENTER Samsung Electronics America,Inc.400Valley RoadSuite201 Mt. Arlington, N J 07956 1-800-sAMsunG (1-800-726-7864) andwww.samsung.com 38 Warranty...
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  • Page 40 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COU.TRY CALL' ORWS_T uSO.UNE AT 800-SAMSUNG Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 400 Valley www.samsung.com (800-726-7864) Road Suite 201 Mt. Arlington, NJ 07956 800-SAMSUNG Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Customer CANADA (800-726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca Service, 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Code No.

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