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Page 1: ...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 Free Standing Appliance RFG298AA English ...

Page 2: ...e 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 pocket can be used to store up to a 16 pizza Auto Pull Out Drawer The upper drawer in the freezer comes out automatically ...

Page 3: ...CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Follow directions carefully Unplug the power plug from the wall socket Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock Call the contact center for help Note These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them care...

Page 4: ...e This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual before it is used Connect the power plug in proper position with the cord hanging down If you connect the power plug upside down wire can get cut off and cause fire or electric shock When moving the refrigerator be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord This constitutes a fire hazard Make sure that ...

Page 5: ...olatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator The storage of benzene thinner alcohol ether LP gas and other such products may cause explosions Do not store pharmaceuticals products scientific materials or temperature sensitive products in the refrigerator Products that require strict temperature controls must not be stored in the refrigerator Do not place or use electrical appliance inside t...

Page 6: ...ter tank ice tray water cubes only with potable water CAUTION SIGNS for CLEANING Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator There is a risk of fire or electric shock Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins But do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug remove any foreign material or dust from the power plug pins Otherwise there is a risk of fire or...

Page 7: ... Checking the water dispenser line 19 Installing the water line 21 Controlling the Temperature 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 tilting pocket 31 Removing the freezer ac...

Page 8: ...frigerator Model Depth A Width B Height C Overall Height D Depth E RFG298AA 33 83 8cm 35 3 4 90 8cm 68 1 2 174 4cm 69 3 4 177 3cm 35 5 8 90 5cm 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 flooring This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator or approximately 328lbs 15...

Page 9: ...Cap Top Table Hex wrench Compression fitting Compression nut Fastener Disassemble the Refrigerator doors 1 After door opened remove the hinge cover cap 1 with a flat blade screwdriver and close the door Remove the 3 screws holding down the hinge cover 2 and remove it Disassemble the Refrigerator doors WARNING Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing the doors Required Tools Not ...

Page 10: ...tached to the lower left 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 Allen wrench 5 6 4 3 Dispenser Door Tube Cabinet Tube Dispenser Door Tube Cabinet Tube Red Clip 1 4 Red Clip 1 4 2 Disconnect two connectors 3 at each side of the top cap an...

Page 11: ... 5 Lift up the freezer door from the rails 2 Remove the tilting pocket 1 by pulling both support guards 2 upward at the same time 3 Take out the lower basket 3 by lifting the basket up from the rail system 1 Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up disassemble the freezer drawer 1 2 3 Slot Slot ...

Page 12: ...ole in the bottom of the door over the Door 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 screw 10 into the lower left and right door hinges With a allen wrench 7 16 insert and tighte...

Page 13: ...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 top ca...

Page 14: ...il they lock into place 6 Insert the upper drawer Slot 2 Attach the freezer door front onto the open slots on the sides Slot 3 Tighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench 7 16inch Slot 4 Insert the lower basket 6 into the rail system 6 Remove the 2 tapes 1 that attached side of drawer bin after installation Reattached the tapes on the same position when you will move the refrigerator ...

Page 15: ...rt a flat blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever and turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to level the door Turning it clockwise to raise the refrigerator and counterclockwise to lower it For the left side is higher do it with right lever We do not recommend making small adjustments with the control lever Instead refer to the next page for the best way to make minor adjustments...

Page 16: ...1 then you can see the lower hinge 2 2 Insert the supplied allen wrench 3 16 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...

Page 17: ...osen the door 2 Loosen the controller screw 3 with a Phillips screwdriver 3 Find the best level to align the door slope After adjustment tighten the controller screw 3 and then philips screws 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 1 2 3 Slope Reference plane ...

Page 18: ... 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 contains copper tubing Connecting...

Page 19: ...ly connect the water line to a drinkable water source If you have to repair or disassemble the water line cut off 1 4 of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug leak free connection CAUTION 1 Remove the water filter cover 1 2 Remove the fixed cap 2 by turning it counter clockwise Keep the cap in a safe place for later use if you don t use the filter 3 Remove the water filter 3 from the box ...

Page 20: ... of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 35 and 120 psi 241 and 827 kPa If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi 276 to 414 kPa If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi 276 t...

Page 21: ...on to turn on the Dispenser LED lamp 4 Lighting Press the Fridge hold 3 sec for Power Cool button to set the fridge to your desired temperature You can set the temperature between 34 F and 46 F Press and 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 because easily spoiled...

Page 22: ...ut every 6 months The filter indicator will be Blue Yellow Green when you initially insert the water filter The filter indicator will be Light Pink Amber when you have used your water filter for 270Gallon The filter indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 300Gallon After removing the old water filter and installing a new one see page 38 for instructions on how to do this whe...

Page 23: ...e off This icon will light up when you activate the Freezer Ice Off feature In this case the freezer ice will not be produced Due to dual Ice Maker it could spend more energy So we recommend if you have enough ice use Ice Off mode that could save energy Ice dropping from Ice Maker and water pressure that supplied from your house could make some noise like sound of water flow or hit something It is...

Page 24: ...he digital display to blink Once the Freezer and fridge temperature return to their normal set temperatures the blinking will stop If the blinking continues you may need to reset the Refrigerator Try unplugging the appliance wait for around 10 minutes and then plug the power cord back in The temperature of the Pantry Room may be a little different according to the location inside If communication ...

Page 25: ...ble the ice maker personally It may cause disorder Do not wash or spray the ice bucket with water Whenever all ice is used at one time the above step 3 and4 must be repeated before dispense the first 4 to 6 ice cubes it needs waiting 8 hours This will replenish the ice cubes and ensure maximum ice production CAUTION When you dump the ice from the ice bucket you should press the dispenser lever onc...

Page 26: ...pace 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 loose over time If this happens tighten the bolts found on the inside of the do...

Page 27: ...tables and fruits separate when possible 5 VEGETABLE FRUIT DRAWERS Best place to keep eggs Place the container on the shelf for easy access 4 EGG CONTAINER Storing Food in the Freezer Drawer Can be used to store meat and dry foods Stored food should be placed in a container or wrapped securely using foil or other suitable wrapping materials Best used to store meats or dry foods Stored food should ...

Page 28: ... this case if network become regularity it will stop But if the blinking continues for a long period of time please contact to Samsung Electronic Service Center Temperature You can select your pantry temperature from among Fresh 38 F Chilled mode 34 F and Deli mode 41 F modes Fruits and vegetables may be damaged under the Chilled setting Do not store lettuce or other leafy produce in this pantry D...

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 full...

Page 30: ... shown in the illustration The Refrigerator doors ensure that the doors close all the way and are securely sealed When the Refrigerator door is only partially open it will automatically close But the door will stay open when opened more than automatically close range using tHe DooRs Operating your French Door Refrigerator 4 Cool Select PantryPLUS To remove the pantry Pull the pantry out to full ex...

Page 31: ...until it is horizontal and slide the Drawer 3 in 3 4 1 2 If you remove the divider to clean the basket bin you must reinstall the divider using 2 screws after cleaning to prevent children from getting trapped inside the basket WARNING Do not allow baby or children go inside the drawer bin They could damage the Refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Do not sit on the Freezer door The door may...

Page 32: ...duction Average Influent Concentration NSF Specified Influent Challenge Concentration Units apply to each row Average Reduction Average Product Water Concentration Max Permissible Product Water Concentration NSF Reduction Requirements NSF Test Chlorine taste and odor 2 1 mg L 2 0 mg L 10 97 6 0 05 mg L NA 50 J 00029741 Particulate Class I Particle size 0 5 to 1 um 10 566 666 pt mL At least 10 000 ...

Page 33: ...Operating _33 02 OPERATING Water Filter Certification ...

Page 34: ... Not recommended Cream Dips opened 1 week Not recommended Yogurt 10 14 Days Not recommended Check date code Keep covered Frozen Yogurt na 2 Months EGGS Eggs uncooked 3 4 Weeks Not recommended Check date code Store eggs in coldest part of refrigerator and in their original container Eggs cooked 1 week Not recommended Store in covered container Leftover egg dishes 3 4 Days Not recommended Store in c...

Page 35: ...s 6 12 Months Bacon 1 2 weeks 1 2 Months Sausage 1 2 Days 1 2 Months Steak 2 4 Days 6 9 Months Poultry 1 day 12 Months Lunch meat 3 5 Days 1 month Cooked Meat 2 3 Days 2 3 Months Check date code for use Store in coldest part of refrigerator in original packaging Package in moistureproof and vapor proof container for freezing Poultry 2 3 Days 4 5 months Ham 1 2 weeks 1 2 Months Sources American Mea...

Page 36: ...f the tray dispenser and remove it Wipe the Ice Water Dispenser with a clean and soft cloth 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 grit or grime by cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth CAUTION Do not clean the ...

Page 37: ...ns contact your service center for help Replacement bulb for freezer is available from your local home improvement or electronics store Use replacement bulb with size E26 maximum 60 watts And LED for fridge is available from service center If you need to change LED contact your service center for help Changing the Interior Light in the Freezer Drawer 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet 2 ...

Page 38: ...ement water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water filter Link http www samsungparts com 5 Lastly run about six glassfuls of water through water dispenser to clean the water supply system Make sure that water flows cleanly again before drinking Be sure to flush the dispenser thoroughly otherwise water may drip from the dispenser This means that there is still air in the line Do NO...

Page 39: ...ccurring 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 If a sound that hit something is heard from inside the refrigerator it is normal and occurs because ice dropping make a sound by periods Ice Maker is not producing...

Page 40: ...subject to availability within the contiguous United States In home service is not available in all areas To receive in home service the product must be unobstructed and accessible from floor level to service personnel If during in home service repair cannot be completed it may be necessary to remove repair and return the product If in home service is unavailable Samsung may elect at our option to...

Page 41: ...ICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEN...

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Page 46: ...0 SAMSUNG 800 726 7864 www samsung com Samsung Electronics America Inc 400 Valley Road Suite 201 Mt Arlington NJ 07956 CANADA 800 SAMSUNG 800 726 7864 www samsung com ca Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada ...

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