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RFG237AA
RFG238AA
Refrigerator
user manual
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Features of your new Refrigerator KEy FEAtuREs oF youR nEw REFRiGERA toR Your Samsung French Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy- efficient features. • t win Cooling system The fridge and freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the fridge and freezer cool more efficiently. Additionally, this separate air flow system prevents food odor of one compartment from seeping into other compartments. PLus • Cool select Pantry P
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Safety Information sAFEty inFoRMA tion 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. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the a
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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. • Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. - Damage to the cord
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sEVERE w ARninG siGns FoR usinG WARNING • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance. - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. • Do not let children step on drawer’s cover. - The drawer may br eak and cause them to slip. • Do not overfill the refrigerator with food. - When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage. • Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands
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Safety Information • Service warranty and Modification. - Any changes or modifications performed by a 3r d 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. • Do not block air holes. - If the air holes ar e blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can be over cooled. If this cooling period lasts too
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Contents 08 Getting ready to install the refrigerator SETTING UP YOUR 09 Setting up the refrigerator FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERA TOR 09 Removing the refrigerator doors 11 Disassemble the freezer drawer 08 12 Reattaching the refrigerator doors 14 Assemble the freezer drawer 15 Adjusting the doors 16 Making minor adjustments between doors 17 Adjusting the freezer drawer level 18 Checking t
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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 r efrigerator 2 inch • A location with easy access to the water supply. • A location without direct exposure to sunlight. • A location with a leveled floor. • A location with enough space for the refriger
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01 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 walls and the refrigerator. Refer to installation instructions in this manual. (page 9, Selecting the best location for the refrigerator)
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 3 2. Disconnect 2 connectors ( 3 )at each 4 side of the top cap and one connector ( 4 ) on the left side door. Remove the tube ( ) with pressing the dark gray 3 5 color part ( 6 ) of the water line coupler. 5 If a red clip is on the coupler, it must CAUTION be removed before removing the tube. 6 socket wrench 8 3. Remove the 3 hex head bolts ( 7 ) attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a socket wrench (
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01 sEttinG uP DisAssEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRA wER 1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up. 2. Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) Slot Slot upward at the same time. 1 2 3. Take out the lower basket ( 3 ) by lifting the basket up from the rail system. 3 4. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a socket wrench (7/16”). 5. Lift up the freezer door from the rails. Setting Up _11
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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 screw ( 10 ) into the lower left and right door hinges. 12 10 W ith a allen wrench (7/16”), insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts ( 11 ) into the lower left and right door hinges. 11 Allen wrench 2. Place the hole in the bottom of the door over t
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01 sEttinG uP REAttACHinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRs 3 4 4. Connect the dispenser door tube ( ) and then 5 insert a clip on the coupler with pulling tube. Connect the connector ( ) on the left side door and two 4 connectors ( 3 ) at each side of the top cap. 3 The clip is enveloped inside of the top cap. 5 dispenser door tube The dispenser door tube ( 5 ) must be fully inserted to the marked line to coupler CAUTION prevent water leakage from the dispenser. 5. Position the
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator AssEMBLE tHE FREEzER DRA wER Slot Slot 1. Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet. Slot 2. Attach the fr eezer door front onto the open slots on the sides. Slot Slot Slot 3. T ighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench(7/16”). 4. Insert the lower basket ( 6 ) into the rail system. 6 5. Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 7 ) onto the brackets and push down until they are locked into place. 7 8 6. Insert the upper drawer
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01 sEttinG uP ADJustinG tHE DooRs After putting the doors back on the refrigerator, 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, which may cause moisture condensation and increased energy bills. For example, when the left side is lower than the right side, insert a flat-blade screwdriver(-) into a notch on the left control lever, and turn it counterclockwise to level the d
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator MAKinG MinoR ADJustMEnts BEtwEEn DooRs Remember a leveled refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly flush. 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. door. Adjustment Adjustment part part 1. Pull out the freezer drawer ( ), then you can see the lower hinge ( ). 1 2 2. Insert the supplied allen wrench (3/
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01 sEttinG uP ADJustinG tHE FREEzER DRA wER LEVEL Adjustment part Freezer Drawer 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the 8 Phillips screws ( ) slightly to loosen the door. 2 1 2 2. Loosen the contr oller screw ( ) with a Phillips screwdriver(+). 3 3 3. Find the best level to align the door slope. Example) The slope is about 0.08”(2mm) as shown below. - Rotate the height adjuster to -2.0 to reduce the door slope. Slope Reference plane After
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator CHECKinG tHE wAtER DisPEnsER LinE A water dispenser 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. 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 is required. Under normal conditions, a 170 cc (5.75 oz.) c
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01 sEttinG uP inst ALLinG tHE w AtER 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. use Copper t ubing use Plastic t ubing Refrigerator • • ¼” copper tubing ¼” plastic tubing • ¼” compression nut (2pc) → Molded end(Bulb) Compression nut • • Ferrule (2pc) ¼” compression nut (2pc) Plastic tubing (1/4”) (Supplied) (Supplied) Compressi
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Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Cover filter. 4. Remove the filter cap ( ) and insert the filter into the 4 4 filter housing. 5. Slowly tur n 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 5 ( 5 ) with center of cover filter printing as illustrated. Remember, do not over-tighten. Turn until the label is aligned. Separation of filter cap(red) Removing any residual
