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RFG296HD
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Refrigerator
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Safety Information SAFETY INFORMATION CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNING WARNINGS Before using your new Samsung French Door Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to • Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or ensure that you know how to operate the features and place where it may come in contact with water. functions that your new appliance offers safely and - Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause effi ciently. an electric shock or fi re. • Do not place thi
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• The refrigerator must be safely grounded. Children could become trapped. - Always make sure that you have grounded the • Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair the appliance. any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause - Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. severe electric shock. • Do not let children step on a drawer’s cover. • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other - The drawer may break an
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do not fall out. • To get the best performance from the product: • This product is intended only for the storage of food - Do not place foods too close to the vents at the rear in a domestic environment. of the appliance as it can obstruct free air circulation • If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked fl ames in the refrigerator compartment. or potential sources of ignition and air the room in - Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight which the appliance is standing for several mi
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01 SETTING UP should be supervised to ensure that they do not play of the refrigerator are damaged prior to disposal. with the appliance. • Cyclopentane is used in the insulation. The gases in the insulation material require a special disposal procedure. Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back Contents SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR .............................................
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When moving your refrigerator Required Tools (Not provided) You need the following tools to complete the To prevent fl oor damage, be sure the front installation of your refrigerator: adjusting legs are in the up position CAUTION (above the fl oor). Refer to ‘Adjusting the doors’ in the manual (on page 9). Philips Flat-blade screw Socket wrench screwdriver(+) driver(-) (10mm) Allen wrench Pliers (3/16”) (5mm) Flat-blade Flat-blade Contr Control Lever ol Lever scr scre ew driver(-) w driver(-)
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01 SETTING UP 5. Remove the screw ( 10 ) attached to the lower left 2 and right door hinges with a philips screwdriver (+). Remove the 2 hex head bolts ( 11 ) attached to the lower left and right door hinges with an allen wrench (3/16”). Remove the lower left and right door hinges ( 12 ). 1 12 10 11 2. Disconnect one connector ( 3 ) on the right side door and one connector ( 4 ) on left side door. To A Allen wr llen wre ench nch remove the water coupler from the hinge, twist and pul
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ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS To reattach the drawer after you have moved the fridge to its fi nal location, assemble parts in reverse Remember, a leveled refrigerator is necessary for order. getting the doors perfectly even. If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. ADJUSTING THE LEVEL Make sure the refrigerator is level so that you can make fi nal adjustments. Use a level to test if the refrigerator is level both side
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01 SETTING UP ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRAWER INSTALLING THE WATER LEVEL DISPENSER LINE A water dispenser with a fi lter is one of the helpful Adjustment part Adjustment part features on your new refrigerator. To help promote better health, the water fi lter 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
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4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the fi lter before Connecting the water supply line to the drinking or using the water from the refrigerator. refrigerator. (Flush approximately 6 minutes.) To fl ush, press a There are several items that you need to purchase to large glass or cup against the water dispenser lever. complete this connection. Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink after it is You may fi nd these items sold as a kit at your local fi lled, and then repeat. hardware s
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02 OPERATING Operating your French Door Refrigerator USING THE CONTROL PANEL RFG297**, RFG29P** RFG296**, RFG298**, RFG29T** 4 4 1 1 2 5 2 5 3 3 6 6 10 7 8 9 10 7 8 9 ( 1 ) Energy ( 1 ) Energy ( 4 ) ( 4 ) L Lighting/ ighting/ Touching this button turns Energy Saver Touching this button turns on the Dispenser Hold 3 Hold 3 mode on and off. When you turn Energy LED lamp (under the display) in continuous Saver Saver Saver on, the Energy Saver icon lights. sec for sec for mode so
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CHANGING THE WATER FILTER Cooling Off mode (also called Shop mode), is designed for use by retailers when they Cooling Of Cooling Off f To reduce risk of water damage to your are displaying refrigerators on the shop M Mode ode fl oor. In Cooling Off mode, the refrigerator's property DO NOT use generic brands of WARNING fan motor and lights work normally, but the water fi lters in your SAMSUNG Refrigerator. compressors do not run, and the refrigerator USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTER. and f
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02 OPERATING • The locked symbol should be lined up with the minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa.) indicator line. If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa): • Check to see whether the sediment fi lter in the 4 reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the fi lter if necessary. • Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refi ll after heavy usage. • If your refrigerator has a water fi lter, it may further reduce th
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Controlling the fridge temperature The fridge temperature can be set between between 34°F and 46°F (or between 7°C and 1°C) to suit your particular needs. Press the Fridge button repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the N NO ICE O ICE Select this if you want to Select this if you want to temperature display. The temperature will change by tur turn ice maker of n ice maker offf 2°F (or 1°C) with each press. See below. Fahrenheit : 38°F 36°F 34°F 46°F 44°F ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞ 42°
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02 OPERATING 2. Dispense 4 to 6 ice cubes into the glass. - Close the water valve. Otherwise, water leakage may 3. After 8, and then 16 hours, dispense a full glass of occur. ice. - Remove all food. - Unplug the refrigerator. • When you press the Test button, you will hear the - Wipe excess moisture from inside and leave refrigerator chime (ding-dong). When the chime the doors open. Otherwise, odor and mold may sounds, release the Test button. develop. Do not put your fi ngers, hands o
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PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the refrigerator. Light Interlocking switch Door Closer Dairy FF Ice-Maker Compartment Foldable-Shelf Slide n-go shelf Slide-Shelf (on some model) Vertical Hinged Section Door Bins Quick-Space Glass Shelf (on some models) Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Cool Select PLUS Pantry Light FZ Ice-Maker (on some model) Auto Pull Out Ice Bucket Drawer Tilting Pocket Freezer Drawer Bin When closing the door, make sure
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02 OPERATING PLUS Fruits and vegetables may be damaged under USING THE COOL SELECT PANTRY the “Chilled” setting. Do not store lettuce or (ON SOME MODELS) other leafy produce in the Pantry. PLUS The Cool Select Pantry Do not store glass bottles in the Pantry. If is a full-width drawer with they are frozen, they can break and cause CAUTION an adjustable temperature personal injury. control. This pantry can be used for large party trays, deli items, pizzas, beverages or miscellaneous RE
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To remove the divider - 2. Tempered Glass shelves Pull the pantry completely out to full extension and To remove - Tilt up the front of the shelf in the raise the front side of the divider to unhook it from the direction shown ( 1 ) and lift it up vertically ( 2 ). Pull the rear wall of the pantry, then lift the divider out. shelf out. To relocate the divider - To relocate - Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide Hook the back of the divider over the rear wall of the the shelf hooks in
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02 OPERATING 2. ICE BUCKET 4. Freezer Drawer To remove - Lift the ice bucket ( 1 ). To remove the freezer drawer - Pull the freezer drawer out fully. Tilt up the rear of To relocate - Place the ice bucket into the Super the bin and lift it out to remove. extended drawer ( 2 ). To relocate the freezer drawer - Place the bin into the rail assembly. 1 2 Do not allow babies or children go inside the freezer drawer. They could damage the CAUTION refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. Do
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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 cartons that indicate a products’s Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended peak freshness. Re-seal with cap or wrap tightly. Do not return unused portions to original container. Cream Cheese, cheese 2-4 Weeks Not recommended food, and cheese spread Hard Cheese (unopened) 3-4 Months 6 Months Check date code.
