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Page 1: ...efrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register RFG297AC English ...

Page 2: ... pizza box etc The wide freezer drawer also provides enough space for 2 3 turkeys Secure Auto Close The Secure Auto Close feature will automatically close a door that is slightly open Compact Ice Maker The Ice maker can dispense cubed or crushed ice Digital Display and Temperature Control Water Filtration System Door Alarm A helpful beeper alerts you if a door is ajar Tilting Pocket The Tilting po...

Page 3: ...r follow these basic safety precautions Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Follow directions explicitly Unplug the power plug from the wall socket Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock Call the service center for help These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference...

Page 4: ...e Refrigerator before changing the interior light Changing the light while the Refrigerator is plugged in may cause electric shock If you wish to dispose of the Refrigerator remove the doors and seals before throwing it away The doors and their seals can entrap a child if they climb into the Refrigerator Make sure that the doors are off and ensure that no one is suffocated by being locked inside T...

Page 5: ...ore articles on the top of the appliance When you open or close the door the articles may fall and cause personal injury and or damage to surrounding objects Do not store pharmaceutical products scientific materials and temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator Products that require exact temperature controls should not be stored in the Refrigerator Do not allow children to climb stand or...

Page 6: ...tion planned empty the Refrigerator and turn it off 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 modificatio...

Page 7: ...rs 17 Adjusting the freezer drawer level 18 Checking the water dispenser line 19 Installing the water line 21 Using the control panel 22 Using the Digital display 24 Using the cold water dispenser 26 Parts and Features 27 Storing food in the refrigerator 27 Storing food in the freezer drawer 28 Using the Cool Select Pantry 29 Removing the refrigerator accessories 30 Using the doors 30 Using the ti...

Page 8: ...g chart details the exact height and depth of Samsung French Door Refrigerator Depth MODEL Dimension inches mm Width Case Height with Hinge without Hinge with Door without Door RFG297AC 912mm 35 5 8 1775mm 69 7 8 1730mm 68 1 8 912mm 35 7 8 734mm 28 7 8 FLOORING For proper installation this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the fl...

Page 9: ...iance By completing the following steps your Refrigerator should be fully operational 1 Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the Refrigerator Refer to installation instructions in this manual 2 Once the Refrigerator is plugged in make sure the interior light comes on when you open the doors 3 Set the Temperature control to the coldest tem...

Page 10: ...up to remove 3 Remove the 3 hex head bolts 7 attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a wrench 10mm With a Philips head screwdriver remove the ground screw 8 attached to the upper left and right door hinges Remove the upper left and right door hinges 9 9 7 8 2 Disconnect two connectors 3 at each side of the top cap and the one connector 4 on left side door Remove the tube 5 with press...

Page 11: ... Lift the freezer door up from the rails 2 Remove the tilting pocket 1 by pulling on both brackets 2 upward at the same time 3 Take out the lower basket 3 by lifting the basket up from rail system 1 Push the upper drawer in completely disassemble the freezer drawer 1 2 3 Slot Slot ...

Page 12: ...2 Place the hole in the bottom of the door over the lower hinge 12 Be careful not to miss the hinge cap because it can be easily taken off 12 Setting up your French Door Refrigerator Assemble the Refrigerator doors 1 Reattach the lower left and right door hinges 12 With a Philips head screwdriver insert and tighten the 2 screws 10 into the lower left and right door hinges With a wrench 3 16 insert...

Page 13: ...ake sure that the wires are not pressed or damaged by the hinge cover 1 2 REAttACHinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRs The water line 5 must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent water leakage from the dispenser CAUTION 3 3 4 5 4 Connect 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 to...

Page 14: ...ad screws completely 4 With the drawer pulled out fully insert the lower basket 6 into the rail system 5 Hook the ends of the tilting pocket 7 into both brackets 8 and push down until they lock into place Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 1 Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet 7 8 Slot Slot Slot Slot 6 Slot Slot ...

Page 15: ...Insert a flat blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to level the left door When the Left door is higher than the Right door Insert a flat blade screwdriver into a notch on the right control lever turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to level the right door We do not recommend making small adjustments with the control lever Instead refer t...

Page 16: ...wer 1 you can see the lower hinge 2 2 Insert the supplied hex wrench 3 into the shaft 4 of the lower hinge 3 Please adjust the height by turning the hex wrench 3 clockwise or counter clockwise When you turn the hex wrench counter clockwise the door will move up Two fastener rings are enclosed with the refrigerator The thickness of each fastener ring is 0 04 inch 1 After adjusting the doors please ...

Page 17: ...htly to loosen the door 2 Loosen the controller screw 3 with a Phillips screwdriver 3 Find the best level to align the door slope After adjustment first tighten screw 3 and then screw 2 Freezer Drawer Adjustment part Example The slope is about 2mm 0 08inch as shown below Rotate the Height Adjuster to 2 0 to reduce the door slope Slope Reference plane 1 2 3 ...

Page 18: ... with low water pressure below 20psi you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure Make sure the water storage tank inside the Refrigerator is properly filled To do this press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet 18_ Setting Up Water line installation kits are available at extra cost from your dealer We recommend using a water supply kit that con...

Page 19: ...filter life is about 6 months 2 3 Sticker month indicator 1 1 Slip the compression nut through the supplied plastic tubing 2 Tighten the compression nut onto the 1 4 compression fitting If you are using copper tubing slip the compression nut not included and ferrule not included on copper tubing not included as shown If you are using plastic tubing insert the molded end Bulb of the plastic tubing ...

Page 20: ...ter supply line after installing the water filter 1 Turn ON the main water supply turn OFF the valve to the water supply line 2 Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear approx 6 7minutes This will clean the water supply system and remove air from the lines 3 Additional flushing may be required in some households 4 Open the Refrigerator door and make sure there are no water leaks ...

Page 21: ...nd hold the Fridge Hold 3 sec for Power Cool button for 3 seconds to speed up the time needed to cool products in the Refrigerator It can be helpful if you need to quickly cool easily spoiled items or if the temperature in the fridge has warmed dramatically For example if the door was left open 5 Fridge Hold 3 sec for Power Cool Button Press the Ice Off button to turn the ice making function off I...

Page 22: ...ly this happens about every 6 months The filter Indicator will be Blue when you initially insert the water filter The filter Indicator will be Light Pink when you have used your water filter for 5 months The filter Indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 6 months After removing the old water filter and installing a new one see page 34 for instructions on how to do this reset...

Page 23: ...on repeatedly until the desired temperature is shown in the temperature display Keep in mind that foods like ice cream may melt at 15ºC The temperature display will move sequentially from 25ºC to 14ºC When the display reaches 14ºC it will begin again at 25ºC Five seconds after the new temperature is set the display will again show the actual current freezer temperature until the new temperature is...

Page 24: ... Check the water level 2 Test button CAUTION In case ice doesn t come out pull out the ice bucket and press test button located on the right side of ice maker Do not press the test button continuously when the tray is filled with ice or water as illustration Water may overflow or ice jamming may occur Normal Use To fill ice bucket to maximum capacity after installation make sure to do the followin...

Page 25: ... It may result in personal injury or material damage Never put your finger or any other objects in the dispenser opening It may cause injury Do not disassemble the Ice Maker personally It may cause disorder Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water Just wipe it with a dry cloth In order to operate the ice maker properly water pressure of 138 862 Kpa is required CAUTION When you do not use the...

Page 26: ... Out Drawer Freezer Drawer Bin Ice Maker Foldable Shelf Slide Shelf Quick Space Glass Shelf When closing the door make sure the Vertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door If the Vertical Hinged Section is reversed put it back to the right position and close the door Moisture may occur at times on the Vertical Hinged Section The door handle may become loos...

Page 27: ...the Vegetable and Fruits drawers to avoid freezing them If the food in your Refrigerator becomes frozen please set the temperature higher If you plan to go away for a long time empty the Refrigerator and turn it off Wipe the excess moisture from the inside of the appliance and leave the doors open This helps keep odor and mold from developing Storing Food in the Freezer Drawer Can be used to store...

Page 28: ...Fresh 3 C 38 F Chilled 0 C 34 F and Deli 5 C 41 F modes Fruits and vegetables may be damaged under the Chilled setting Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce in this pantry Do not store glass bottles in this pantry If they are frozen they can break and cause personal injury CAUTION Selection Button 1 When Deli is selected the temperature of the pantry will be kept around 5 C 41 F This feature...

Page 29: ... pull straight out To relocate Slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops Dust removal method Remove the guard and wash in water Do not adjust a bin full of foods CAUTION 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 3 Vegetable Fruit Drawers To remove Pull the drawer out to ful...

Page 30: ... full extension and raise the front side of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the pantry then lift the divider out To relocate the divider Hook the back of the divider over the rear wall of the pantry and push the divider down usinG tHE tiLtinG PoCKEt The Tilting Pocket can be used to store up to a 16 pizza if you place it as shown in the illustration The Refrigerator doors ensure tha...

Page 31: ...ove the freezer drawer Pull the freezer drawer out fully Tilt up the rear of the bin and lift it out to remove To relocate the freezer drawer Place the bin into the rail assembly To remove the divider Pull the divider straight up To relocate the divider Hook the top corners of divider 1 over a hole in the bin 2 Do not allow babies or children go inside the freezer drawer They could damage the refr...

Page 32: ...e display may be erased if the stainless cleaner is applied directly to the area where the letters are printed Cleaning the Ice Water Dispenser Push down one end of the tray dispenser and remove it Wipe the Ice Water Dispenser with a clean and soft cloth When using the crushed ice selection from the dispenser some residual ice chips may start to collect in the ice chute In order to prevent that re...

Page 33: ...r your authorised Samsung dealer If Users randomly exchange the LED lamp by yourself this may result in electric shock or personal injury When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out please contact your service agents SAMSUNG CUSTOMER CARE CENTER Samsung Electronics America Inc 400 Valley Road Sulte 201 Mt Arlington NJ 07956 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 and www samsung com ...

Page 34: ...n September Normal filter life is about every 6 months 2 Remove the new filter s protective cap and remove the old filter 3 Position and insert the new filter into the filter housing Slowly turn the water filter 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 the center of cover filter printing as illustrated...

Page 35: ...ondensation is occurring Some heat is normal as anti condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section of the Refrigerator to prevent condensation Is the Refrigerator door ajar Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time Ice Maker is not producing ice Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice Is the water line connected ...

Page 36: ...y in models transportation to and from the Authorized Service Center is the responsibility of the customer Exclusions of the Warranty This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other Acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs during shipping Customer adjustments which are esplained...

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Page 38: ...In an effort to promote recycling this user manual is printed on recycled paper ...

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