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Samsung RFG299AA User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    RFG299AA Refrigerator user manual 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...

  • Page 2: Key Features

    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. • 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 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.
  • Page 4 • Improper 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 that will accept the plug on the appliance.
  • Page 5 CAution siGns use good judgment when filling the Refrigerator with food and drinks. • In an overfull 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.
  • Page 6 • Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open to keep odor and mold from developing. Service warranty and Modification • 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 3rd party modifications. Children can get trapped inside Refrigerators. Before you throw away your old Refrigerator or Freezer, make sure that you;...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 08 Getting ready to install the refrigerator 09 Removing the refrigerator doors 11 Disassemble the Freezer Drawer 12 Reattaching the refrigerator doors 14 Assemble the Freezer Drawer 15 Adjusting the doors 16 Making minor adjustments between doors...

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your French Door Refrigerator

    Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 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 • A location with easy access to the water supply.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Refrigerator

    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.
  • Page 10 Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 2. Disconnect the electrical connector ( the upper right door hinge and the 3 electrical connectors ( ) above the upper left door hinge. Disconnect the water tube ( ) by pulling the tube fitting ( ) apart as shown in the picture.

  • Page 11: Disassemble The Freezer Drawer

    DisAssEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRAwER 1. Push the upper drawer in completely. 2. Remove the tilting pocket( ) by pulling on both brackets( upward at the same time. 3. Take out the lower basket( ) by lifting the basket up from rail system.

  • Page 12: Reattaching The Refrigerator Doors

    Setting up your French Door Refrigerator REAttACHinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRs Assemble the Refrigerator doors 1. Reattach the lower left and right door hinges( With a Philips head screwdriver, insert and tighten the 2 screws ( ) into the lower left and right door hinges.
  • Page 13 REAttACHinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRs 4. Reconnect the 3 electrical connector( the upper left door hinge. Reconnect the electrical connector( above the upper right door hinge. Connect water line and insert two clips. The Water Line must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent water leakage from the dispenser.

  • Page 14: Assemble The Freezer Drawer

    Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 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.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Doors

    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.

  • Page 16: Making Minor Adjustments Between Doors

    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.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Freezer Drawer Level

    ADJustinG tHE FREEzER DRAwER LEVEL Adjustment part 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( Unscrew the four Phillips screws ( 2. Loosen the controller screw( 3. Find the best level to align the door slope. After adjustment, first tighten screw (3) and then screw(2). ) in the freezer drawer.

  • Page 18: Checking The Water Dispenser Line

    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

    LinE Connecting the water 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. 1/4” compression nut...
  • Page 20 3. Additional flushing may be required in some households. 4. Open the Refrigerator door and make sure there are no water leaks coming from the water filter. Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly or water may drip from it.

  • Page 21: Operating Your Samsung

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator DiGitAL PAnEL This refrigerator comes with an LCD touch screen which enables you to easily make many settings as well as view Photo images uploaded from a memory card. Function Processor Display Interface Graphic User Interface (GUI) is an easy access interface for users. Touch Screen allows access to all display functions.

  • Page 22: Plug In

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator Plug in. When the refrigerator is plugged in or the reset button is pressed, the “Current Date/Time” screen will be on. How to set the time. 1. Choose the desired date and time by pressing the <...

  • Page 23: Slide Show

    ▶ The photos for the Slide show can be selected from the ‘Photo Album’.(refer to page 35) ▶ When photos are not selected from the‘Photo Album’, the screen shows 13 photos pre-loaded by Samsung. 2. To stop the Slide show, press the [Exit] button, and then the “Home” screen will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Home

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator Home. When the “Home” button is pressed, the panel shows the “Home” view. “Home” shows the Calendar, freezer/fridge temp, water filter status and other general functions. How to use the Home mode. 1. Choose the [Home] button.
  • Page 25 How to set the ice off. 1. Press the [Ice Off/Hold 3 sec for Child Lock] button for less than 3 seconds. Slide Show ▶ When pressing the [Ice Off/Hold 3 sec for Child Lock] button for more than 3 seconds, the Lock function will be activated.

  • Page 26: Child Lock

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator Child Lock. When the Child Lock function is activated by pressing the [Ice Off/Hold 3 sec for Child Lock] button for more than 3 seconds, all the buttons and the touch screen will not work.

  • Page 27: Cooling Off

    Cooling off. Cooling Off stops cooling in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator. How to use the cooling off. 1. Press and hold the [Slide Show] button and [Lighting] button simultaneously for 3 seconds.

  • Page 28: Door Open Alarm

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator Door open Alarm. When the door is open for more than 3 minutes, it triggers the Door Open alarm sound. ▶ The alarm stops right after the door is closed. Calendar. The Calendar shows the date and indicates holidays.

  • Page 29: Temp. Control

    temp. Control. To change the Freezer/Fridge temperatures, refer to the following (make sure that it is not locked.) How to change the freezer and fridge temperature. Freezer 1. Choose the [Temp. Control] button. 2. Choose the desired freezer temperature using the “ “...
  • Page 30 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator How to set Power Freeze and Power Cool. The Power Freeze and Power Cool features can be used to quickly lower the temperature of the freezer or fridge. If you select the Power Freeze or Power Cool, the inside temperature of the Freezer or Fridge will decrease for about two and a half hours.

  • Page 31: Water Filter

    ▶ When “Power Freeze” or “Power Cool” is selected, the temperature setting buttons are deactivated. If you use this function, energy consumption will increase. water Filter. It shows the current status of the Water Filter and how to replace it. How to replace the water filter.

  • Page 32: Photo Album

    Replacement water Filter For a replacement water filter, you can visit your local home improvement 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.
  • Page 33 ● Depending on the size of an image, there may be black bars on the top or sides. A Memory Card is not supplied with the refrigerator. ● Depending on the type of SD/SDHC/MMC/HS MMC memory cards, there may be some that are be unreadable.
  • Page 34 Multiple selection is possible. ▶ To delete all the photos in the Photo Album, select ▶ the [Delete All] button. There are 13 photos that have been pre-loaded by ▶ Samsung. These Photos explain product features and cannot be deleted.
  • Page 35 How to set the slide show. 1. Choose the [Photo Album] button. 3. The slide show preview begins with the selected photos. If the preview contains all the photos you desire ▶ for the slide show, click OK; if not, click Cancel to select more photos.

  • Page 36: Nutrition Facts

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator nutrition Facts. Nutrition facts about various foods is displayed. How to use the nutrition facts. 1. Choose the [Nutrition Facts] button. 3. To find a food by its first letter, select the [Search Alphabetically] button.

  • Page 37: Conversions

    Conversions. You can convert the current units to those you want to use. How to use the conversions. 1. Choose the [Conversions] button. 3. Choose the desired ‘Amount’ using the “ settings. You can customize the following in the Settings mode. Energy Saver, Brightness, Screen Saver, Volume Control, Touch Screen Correction, Date/Time.
  • Page 38 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator 3. After “Energy Saver Deactivated” window is displayed, the Energy Saver function is turned Off and the screen shows [Energy Saver Off]. Energy Saver Button shows the current set condition. How to set the screen brightness.
  • Page 39 How to set the screen saver. When not using the panel for awhile, the Photo Album’s Slide Show feature can be set as a Screen Saver. 1. Choose the [Screen Saver] button. 2. After setting the “Screen Saver Running Time” with the “ “Screen Saver Running Time”...
  • Page 40 Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator How to set the volume control. You can control the volume of the alert sounds. 1. Choose the [Volume Control] button. 3. To apply your new settings, press [OK] button. 40_ Operating 2. Control the alert sound volume using the [Low], [High] buttons.
  • Page 41 How to change the Current Date/ttime. 1. Choose the [Current Date/Time] button. 2. Choose the desired date and time. 3. To apply your new settings, press [OK] button. Operating _41...

  • Page 42: Parts And Features

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator wherever it appears PARts AnD FEAtuREs Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator. Ice-Maker Foldable-Shelf Slide-Shelf Vertical Hinged Section Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Tilting Pocket When closing the door, make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door.

  • Page 43: Storing Food In The Refrigerator

    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.

  • Page 44: Using The Cool Select Pantry

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator 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, 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 45: 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.

  • Page 46: Using The Doors

    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.

  • Page 47: Removing The Freezer Accessories

    REMoVinG tHE FREEzER ACCEssoRiEs 1. tilting Pocket To remove - Pull the brackets( clicking sound and remove the pocket To replace - Hook the ends of the pocket into both brackets ) and push down until it locks into place. 2.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Refrigerator

    Operating your SAMSUNG French Door 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.

  • Page 49: Changing The Interior Lights

    CHAnGinG tHE intERioR LiGHts Before changing any of interior lights, unplug the Refrigerator from the power supply. If you are unsure about changing the lights after reading through these directions, contact your service center for help. CAution Replacement bulbs for both freezer and fridge are available from your local home improvement or electronics store.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 51 “.jpg”. Only “.jpg” files are compatible with this screen. Depending on the card type, it may take up to 5 seconds for the images to load. The LCD Backlight Off function is used to reduce the refrigerator power consumption.

  • Page 52: Warranty

    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. All replaced parts and products become the property of Samsung and must be returned to Samsung.
  • Page 53 OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL...
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