RF4287HA Refrigerator user manual English Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Free Standing Appliance...
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 fridge and freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the fridge and freezer cool more efficiently.
Because the following instructions cover 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.
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Safety Information • If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. - There is a risk of electric shock of fire. • Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. • Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.
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• If the product is equipped with LED Lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Cover and LED Lamp by yourself. - Please contact your service agents. • If any dust or water is in refrigerator, pull out the power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center. - Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
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• Service warranty and Modification. - Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can Samsung be responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modifications.
31 Storing food in the freezer drawer 32 Using Flex Zone 33 Removing the refrigerator accessories 35 Removing the freezer accessories 36 Food storage tips 38 Cleaning the refrigerator TrOubLESHOOTIng 39 Troubleshooting WArrAnTy 40 Warranty on samsung refrigerator contents _07...
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 this Samsung French Door Refrigerator.
AccESSoRiES AnD REquiRED tooLS The following accessories are included with your refigerator: Hex wrench Fastener Compression fitting Compression nut required Tools (not provided) You need the following tools to complete the installation of your refirgerator: Philips screwdriver Flat-blade screw- Socket wrench Pliers Allen wrench (3/16”) driver (-) (10mm) (5mm)
Disassemble the refrigerator doors Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing the doors. wARning Disassemble the refrigerator doors 1. With the door opened, remove the cap top table ( 1 ) with a flat-blade screwdriver (-), and close the door. Remove the 3 screws holding down the top table ( 2 ) and turn it with several wires connected.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator DiSASSEMBLE tHE FLEx DooR 1. Take out the Flex Zone ( 1 ) by lifting it up. 2. Take off the cover ( 2 ) w/harness with a flat-blade screwdriver (-). 3. Disconnect the housing connector. 4. Remove 2 hex head bolts from sides with a socket wrench (10mm) 5.
DiSASSEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRAwER 1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up. 2. Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) aside. And take out both support guards by pulling them aside. 3.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator REAttAcHing tHE REFRigERAtoR DooRS Assemble the refrigerator doors 1. Re-attach the lower left and right door hinges ( 12 ). Insert the screw ( 10 ) into the lower left and right door hinges, then tighten with a Philips head screwdriver. Insert the 2 hex head bolts ( 11 ) into the lower left and right door hinges, then tighten with an allen wrench (3/16”).
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4. Connect the dispenser door tube ( 5 ) and, then insert a clip on the coupler while pulling tube. Connect the connector ( 4 ) on the left side door and one connector ( 3 ) on the right side door. The clip is enveloped inside of the top cap.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator ASSEMBLE tHE FLEx DooR 1. Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet. 2. Attach the Flex door front onto the open slots on the sides. slot 3. Tighten 2 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench (10mm).
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. slot Slot Slot 3. Tighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench (10mm).
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator ADjuSting tHE LEVEL Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make final adjustments. Use a level to test if the refigerator is level both side to side and back to front. If the refrigerator is not level, it will not be possible to get the doors perfectly even, which may cause moisture condensation and increased energy bills.
MAKing MinoR ADjuStMEntS BEtwEEn DooRS Remember, a leveled 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 than door is higher the right door.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator ADjuSting tHE FREEzER DRAwER LEVEL Adjustment part Freezer Drawer 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the 8 Phillips screws ( 2 ) slightly to loosen the door. 2. Loosen the controller screw ( 3 ) with a Phillips screwdriver(+). 3.
cHEcKing tHE wAtER DiSPEnSER LinE A water dispenser with a filter is one of the helpful features on your new refrigerator. To help promote better health, the water filter removes unwanted particles from your water. However, it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator inStALLing tHE wAtER LinE Connecting the water supply 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. Refrigerator use copper tubing use Plastic tubing • ¼”...
coMPLEting tHE SEt uP 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. Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between it and the wall.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator uSing tHE contRoL PAnEL ( 1 ) Energy Saver Press the Energy Saver button for better energy efficiency. The Energy Saver icon lights up when you press the Energy Saver button. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied to the refrigerator. If condensation or water drops appear on the doors, turn the Energy Saver mode off.
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Operating your French Door Refrigerator ( 4 ) Lighting Pressing the Lighting button turns on the Dispenser LED lamp (under the display) in continuous mode so that it stays on continuously. The button also lights up. If you want the Dispenser lamp to come on only when some one uses the dispenser, press the Lighting button to turn the continuous mode off.
SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG Water Filter. The Filter light turns red to let you know when it is time to change your water filter cartridge.
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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. Link : http://www.samsungparts.com removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing the water filter.
- If there is an communication error between the Display and Main Controller, the Convertible Display light may blink. Once the normal set temperatures are reached, the blinking will stop. If the blinking continues for a long period of time, please contact a Samsung Electronics Service Center. Operating _27...
uSing tHE two LEVER DiSPEnSER Push the appropriate ice type button to select what you want dispensed. no icE Select this if you want to turn ice maker off using the ice lever ( 1 ) Push the Ice lever dispenser ( 1 ) gently with your glass. Ice will be released from the dispenser.
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Operating your French Door Refrigerator If a power failure occurs, ice cubes may melt then freeze together when the power comes back on, causing the dispenser to be out of order. cAution To prevent this problem, after a power failure, pull out the ice bucket and discard the residual ice or water.
PARtS AnD FEAtuRES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the refrigerator. Light interlocking switch Door closer FF ice-Maker cover Eva (Light) Right Door Bins Dis Door Bins tempered glass Slide-Shelf shelves cap chute Light Vertical Hinged Section...
StoRing FooD in tHE REFRigERAtoR Your Samsung 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. To more thoroughly prevent odor from seeping into the ice compartment, wrap stored food securely and make food containers as airtight as possible.
uSing FLEx zonE The Flex Zone is a full-width drawer with an adjustable temperature control. You can use the Flex Zone for large party trays, deli items, wines, pizzas, beverages, or miscellaneous items. There is a temperature sensor which lets you adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the Zone.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator REMoVing tHE REFRigERAtoR AccESSoRiES 1. D oor 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.
4. F lex Zone To remove the Flex Zone – Pull the Flex door out to full extension. Lift the Flex Zone up, pulling it to your body with both hands. To relocate the Flex Zone – Open the Flex door to full extension. Tilt the front of the Flex Zone up, place the back of the Flex Zone onto the rails, and then lower the front until...
Operating your French Door Refrigerator REMoVing tHE FREEzER AccESSoRiES 1. T ilting Pocket To remove - Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) aside. Take out both support guards by pulling them aside. To replace - Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 1 ) onto the support guards ( 2 ) and push down until they lock into place.
Operating your French Door Refrigerator FooD StoRAgE tiPS Foods refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly. Check date code. Most milk and similar products are sold in date-coded Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended cartons that indicate a products’s peak freshness.
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Foods refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips FISH AND SHELLFISH Fish Fatty Fish (mackerel, 1-2 Days 2-3 Months trout, salmon) Keep in original wrapper and store in coldest part of refrigerator. Pack- Lean Fish (cod, flounder, age in vapor-proof and moisture proof wrap for freezer. Freeze at 0ºF. 1-2 Days 6 Months etc)
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. You can remove the drawers and shelves for a more thorough cleaning.
Troubleshooting tRouBLESHooting PrObLEM SOLuTIOn the refrigerator • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Check if the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fridge inner does not work at all temperature. If it is, set the refrigerator colder. or it does not chill • Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? sufficiently.
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.
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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 OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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