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RFG297 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/register...
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.
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.
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Safety Information Do not put undue stress on the power cord or place heavy articles on it. • Placing heavy articles on the power cord may create the risk of explosion or fire. Do not insert the power plug with wet hands. • It may cause electric shock.
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.
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• 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;...
16 Making minor adjustments between doors 17 Adjusting the freezer drawer level 18 Checking the water dispenser line 19 Installing the water line 21 Using the control panel OPERATING YOUR SAMSUNG 22 Using the Digital display FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR 24 Using the cold water dispenser 26 Parts and Features...
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.
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.
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 2. Disconnect two connectors ( ) at each side of the top cap and the one connector( ) on left side door. Remove the tube ( ) with pressing the dark gray color part ( ) of the water line coupler.
DisassEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRawER 1. Push the upper drawer in completely. 2. Remove the tilting pocket( ) by pulling on both brackets( Slot Slot upward at the same time. 3. Take out the lower basket( ) by lifting the basket up from rail system.
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. With a wrench(3/16”), insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts ( ) into the lower left and right door hinges.
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REattaCHinG tHE REFRiGERatoR DooRs 4. Connect the water line ( ) and then insert a clip on the coupler with pulling tube. Connect the one connector( ) on left side door and two connectors ) at each side of the top cap. The clip is enveloped inside of the top cap.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator assEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRawER 1. Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet. Slot Slot 2. Attach the freezer door front onto the open slots on the sides. Slot Slot Slot Slot 3.
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.
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 When the left door is lower door is higher than the right...
aDJustinG tHE FREEzER DRawER LEVEL Adjustment part Freezer Drawer 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( ) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the four Phillips screws ( ) slightly to loosen the door. 2. Loosen the controller screw( ) with a Phillips screwdriver. 3.
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.
instaLLinG tHE watER 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 copper tubing Refrigerator plastic tubing...
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Cover filter. 4. Remove the filter cap and insert the filter into the filter housing. 5. Slowly turn the water filter 90º 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.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator 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. ) Energy Saver Button Press the Freezer/Hold 3 sec for Power Freezer button to set the Freezer to your desired temperature.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator 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. Power Freeze This icon will light up when you activate the “Power Freeze”...
- 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 Electronics Service Center. Operating _23...
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator usinG tHE CoLD watER DisPEnsER Press the ice / water button to select the type of you want 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.
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using the water dispenser Place a glass underneath the water outlet and push gently against the water dispenser lever with 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 installed a new water filter,Flush 3 gallons through filter before use (flush approximately 6 minutes).
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. Light Door Closer Dairy Ice-Maker Compartment Foldable-Shelf Water Filter Slide-Shelf Slide-Shelf Vertical Hinged...
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.
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.
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.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator 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.
REMoVinG tHE FREEzER aCCEssoRiEs 1. tilting Pocket To remove - Pull the brackets( ) upward until you hear a 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.
CLEaninG tHE REFRiGERatoR Caring for your Samsung French Door Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep the refrigerator free of odor and germs. Cleaning the interior Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild detergent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.
CHanGinG tHE intERioR LiGHts Do not disassemble or replace the LED type Lighting. To change the LED Type Lighting contact Samsung service center or your authorised Samsung dealer. Caution If Users randomly exchange the LED lamp by yourself, this may result in electric shock or personal injury.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator CHanGinG tHE watER FiLtER To reduce risk of water damage to your property DO NOT use generic brands of water filters in your SAMSUNG Refrigerator. USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTERS. WARNING SAMSUNG will not be legally responsible for any damage, including, but not limited to property damage caused by water leakage from use of a generic water filter.
Troubleshooting PRoBLEM soLution The Refrigerator does not work at • Check that the power plug is properly connected. all or it does not chill sufficiently. • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? Try setting it to a lower temperature. •...
In case the need for servicing arises 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. Warranty Information Limited warranty for original Purchaser This Samsung product is warranted by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
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