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.
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. Additionally, this separate air flow system prevents food odor of one compartment from seeping into other compartments.
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.
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. Do not put a container filled with water on the Refrigerator. • If it spills, it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not install the Refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water.
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. • When the contents freeze and then expand, the glass may break and cause personal injury or leave dangerous glass shards in the Freezer. If the electrical wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
Safety Information Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole or ice chute. • It may cause personal injury and/or material damage. If the Refrigerator will not be used for a long period of time (for example, over several months), unplug the power from the wall. • Over time, deterioration in the power cord insulation may cause fire. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug. Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins.
Contents SETTING UP YOUR FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR 08 OPERATING your SAMSUNG FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR 21 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 betwee
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. A location without direct exposure to sunlight. A location with level (or nearly level) flooring.
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. Check the accessory list below.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 2. D isconnect two connectors ( 3 ) at each side of the top cap and the one connector ( 4 ) on left side door. Remove the tube ( 5 ) with pressing the dark gray color part ( 6 ) of the water line coupler. CAUTION If a red clip is on the coupler, it must be removed before removing the tube. 4 3 5 3. Remove the 3 hex head bolts ( 7 ) attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a wrench(10mm).
disassemble the freezer drawer 1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up. 1 2 3. Take out the lower basket( 3 ) by lifting the basket up from the rail system. 3 4. R emove four 10mm hex-head bolts from both sides. 5. L ift the freezer door up from the rails. Setting Up _11 01 SETTING UP SlotSlot 2. Remove the tilting pocket( 1 ) by pulling both brackets( 2 ) upward at the same time.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator REAttACHinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRs Assemble the Refrigerator doors 1. Reattach the lower left and right door hinges( 12 ). W ith a Philips head screwdriver, insert and tighten the screw ( 10 ) into the lower left and right door hinges. W ith a wrench(3/16”), insert and tighten the 2 hex head bolts ( 11 ) into the lower left and right door hinges. 12 10 11 2. P lace the hole in the bottom of the door over the lower hinge( 12 ).
REAttACHinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRs 4. C onnect the water line ( 5 ) and then insert a clip on the coupler with pulling tube. Connect the one connector( 4 ) on left side door and two connectors ( 3 ) at each side of the top cap. 4 3 3 01 SETTING UP The clip is enveloped inside of the top cap. 5 CAUTION The water line ( 5 ) must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent water leakage from the dispenser. coupler 5. Position the Top Table ( 2 ) in place.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator assemble the freezer drawer 1. Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet. SlotSlot 2. A ttach the freezer door front onto the open slots on the sides. SlotSlot SlotSlot 3. T ighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench(10mm). 4. I nsert the lower basket ( 6 ) into the rail system. 6 5. H ook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 7 ) onto the support guard and push down until they lock into place. 7 8 6. Insert the upper drawer.
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. Control Lever Screwdriver When the Left door is higher 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 door is lower than the right door. When the left door is higher than the right door. Adjustment part Adjustment part 1. If you open the drawer ( 1 ), you can see the lower hinge ( 2 ) . 2.
ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRAWER LEVEL Adjustment part Freezer Drawer 01 SETTING UP 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer. Unscrew the four Phillips screws ( 2 ) slightly to loosen the door. 1 2 2. Loosen the controller screw( 3 ) with a Phillips screwdriver. 3 3. Find the best level to align the door slope. Example) The slope is about 2mm (0.08inch) as shown below. Slope Reference plane - Rotate the Height Adjuster to -2.0 to reduce the door slope.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 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. 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 (pound per square inch) is required.
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.
Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 4. R emove 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. Remember, do not over-tighten. Cover filter. 4 5 Turn until the label is aligned. Separation of red cap.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator Using the control panel 02 OPERATING 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 8 ( 1 ) Energy Saver Button For better energy efficiency, press the Energy Saver button. If condensation occurs on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off. ( 2 ) Freezer/Hold 3 sec for Power Freeze Button Press the Freezer/Hold 3 sec for Power Freeze button to set the Freezer to your desired temperature. You can set the temperature between 8°F and -8°F.
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” feature. “Power Freeze” is great when you need a lot of ice. When you have enough ice, just press the button again to cancel the “Power Freeze” mode.
Energy saver This icon will light up when you activate the “Energy Saver” function. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied to the Refrigerator. If condensation occurs on the doors, turn the Energy Saver function off. Lighting Alarm This icon will light up when you activate the “Alarm” feature. The door alarm will sound if any door is open for more than 3 minutes. The beeping stops when you close the door. Initially the Alarm is set to on.
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. Make sure the glass is in line with the dispenser to prevent the ice from bouncing out.
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). Make sure that water flows clearly again before drinking.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of the Refrigerator.
Storing 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. The control is located on the right side of the pantry. • Press the Temp button repeatedly until your desired mode is lit.
REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR ACCESSORIES 1. Door Bins & Dairy Compartment To remove - Simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. To relocate - S lide 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. Sharp corners of the bins may cause injury. 02 OPERATING CAUTION Do not adjust a bin full of foods. Dust removal method -Remove the guard and wash in water. 2.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator 4. Cool Select Pantry™ To remove the pantry - P ull the pantry out to full extension. Tilt up the front side of pantry and pull straight out. To relocate the pantry - P ush the rails to the back of the Refrigerator. Place the drawer onto the rails and slide the pantry back until it is in place.
REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 1. Tilting Pocket To remove - P ull the brackets( 1 ) upward until you hear a clicking sound and remove the pocket 02 OPERATING To replace - H ook the ends of the pocket into both brackets ( 1 ) and push down until it locks into place. 1 2. Auto Pull out Drawer To remove - Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up rear of drawer and lift straight out. To relocate - P lace the drawer onto the rails by tilting it up.
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 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. Just make sure to dry drawers and shelves before putting them back into place.
Cleaning the Rubber door seals If the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may not close properly, and the refrigerator will not operate efficiently. Keep the door seals free of dust or stain by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do not clean the refrigerator with benzene, thinner, or car detergent due to risk of fire. Cleaning the rear side of the refrigerator 1 To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator CHAnGinG tHE wAtER FiLtER WARNING o reduce risk of water damage to your property DO NOT use generic brands of water filters in your SAMSUNG T Refrigerator. USE ONLY SAMSUNG BRAND WATER FILTERS. 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. SAMSUNG Refrigerators are designed to work ONLY WITH SAMSUNG WATER Filter.
Water Filter Chart Performance Data Sheet For Samsung Model DA97-06317A Using Replacement Cartridge DA29-00003G System tested and certifi ed by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I, and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Cysts, Turbidity, Lead, Asbestos, Benzene, Carbofuran, p-Dichlorobenzene and Mercury. To a capacity of 300 gallons (1,136 liters).
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator Water Filter Certification 36_ Operating
Food Storage Tips Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly. Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Most milk and similar products are sold in date-coded cartons that indicate a product’s peak freshness. Re-seal with cap or wrap tightly. Do not return unused portions to original container. Cream Cheese, cheese food, and cheese spread 2-4 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Keep all cheese tightly packed in moisture proof wrap.
Operating your SAMSUNG French Door Refrigerator Food Storage Tips Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips FISH AND SHELLFISH Fish Fatty Fish (mackerel, trout,salmon) 1-2 Days 2-3 Months Lean Fish (cod, flounder, etc) 1-2 Days 6 Months Frozen or Breaded na 3 Months Check date code. Freeze in original packaging. Shrimp (uncooked) 1-2 Days 12 Months Crab 3-5 Days 10 Months To freeze package in vapor-proof and moisture-proof container.
Troubleshooting SOLUTION The Refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently. • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? 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? The food in the Refrigerator is frozen.
Warranty sAMsunG REFRiGERAtoR LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty service, please contact Samsung at: sAMsunG CustoMER CARE CEntER Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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