Samsung RFG298 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Refrigerator 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 RFG298 English ...

Page 2: ...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 pocket can be used to store up to a 16 pizza Auto Pull Out Drawer The upper drawer in the freeze...

Page 3: ...UTION 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 refrigerator 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 c...

Page 4: ...cated 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 the wire can get cut off and cause a 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 the power plug is not squashed or damaged by th...

Page 5: ...rigerator 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 an electrical appliance inside the refrigerator unless it is of a type ...

Page 6: ...ng it into the refrigerator Fill water 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 Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug remove any foreign material or dust from the power plug pins Other...

Page 7: ...e water dispenser line 19 Installing the water line 21 Using the control panel 22 Using the digital display 23 Controlling the temperature 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 PLUS 29 Removing the refrigerator accessories 30 Using the doors 30 Using the tilting pocket 31 Rem...

Page 8: ... final location by measuring doorways both width and height thresholds ceilings stairways etc The following chart details the exact height and depth of Samsung French Door Refrigerator Model Depth A Width B Height C Overall Height D Depth E RFG298 35 5 8 912mm 35 7 8 912cm 68 1 8 1730mm 69 7 8 1775mm 28 7 8 734mm B A C E D B A C E D FLOORING For proper installation this refrigerator must be placed...

Page 9: ...ed below Water filter Hex wrench Compression fitting Compression nut Fastener Disassemble the refrigerator doors 1 With the door opened remove the cap top table 1 with a flat blade screwdriver and close the door Remove the 3 screws holding down the top table 2 and remove it Disassemble the refrigerator doors WARNING Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while removing the doors Required Too...

Page 10: ...wrench 12 10 5 Remove the screw 10 attached 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 3 2 Disconnect 2 connectors 3 at each side of the top cap and one connector 4 on the left side door Remove the wate...

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: ... 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 3 16 insert and tighten t...

Page 13: ...penser CAUTION 3 3 4 5 4 Connect the dispenser door tube 5 and then insert a clip on the coupler with pulling tube Connect the connector 4 on the left side door and two connectors 3 at each side of the top cap The clip is enveloped inside of the top cap coupler dispenser door tube When reattaching the top table make sure that the wires are not pressed or damaged by the hinge cover After assembling...

Page 14: ...rt the upper drawer Slot Slot 3 Tighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench 10mm Slot Slot 4 Insert the lower basket 6 into the rail system 6 Remove 2 pieces of tape 9 attached to the side of the drawer bin Reattach the tape in the same position when moving the refrigerator to prevent scratching the drawer bin 9 2 Attach the freezer door front onto the open slots on the sides Slot Slo...

Page 15: ...at blade screwdriver into a notch on the left control lever and turn it counterclockwise to level the door Turning it clockwise to lower the refrigerator and counterclockwise to raise 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 to the doors Both co...

Page 16: ... the freezer drawer 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 2 fastener are enclosed with the refrigerator The thickness of each fastener is 0 04 1 After adjusting the doo...

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 0 08inch 2mm as shown below Rotate the height adjuster to 2 0 to reduce the door slope 2 3 Slope Reference plane 1 ...

Page 18: ...nside the refrigerator is properly filled To do this press the water dispenser lever until the water runs from the water outlet Water line installation kits are available at extra cost from your dealer We recommend using a water line installation kit that contains copper tubing and compression nut 1 First shut off the main water supply Connecting to the water supply line Pipe clamp Cold water line...

Page 19: ...lip the compression nut not supplied and ferrule not supplied on copper tubing not supplied as shown If you are using plastic tubing insert the molded end Bulb of the plastic tubing into the compression fitting Do not use without the molded end Bulb of the plastic tubing 3 Tighten the compression nut onto the compression fitting Do not over tighten the compression nut 4 Turn water on and check for...

Page 20: ...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 to 414 kPa Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked ...

Page 21: ... for Filter Reset Press the Lighting button 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 ne...

Page 22: ...r 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 270 gallons The filter indicator will be Red when you have used your water filter for 300 gallons After removing the old water filter and installing a new one see page 38 for instructions on how to do this when the filter indicator is red reset the in...

Page 23: ...eezer Ice off This icon will light up when you press the Freezer Ice Off button In this case the freezer ice will not be produced As this refrigerator has a dual Ice Maker there is a possibility of using more energy We recommend if you have enough ice set Ice Off to save energy You may occasionally hear noises from Ice dropping or water flowing to the icemaker These noises are part of normal opera...

Page 24: ...hen you open the doors too frequently or if a large amount of warm or hot food is placed inside This may cause the 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...

Page 25: ... 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 Test button Check the water level CAUTION When you do not use the water dispenser ...

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

Page 27: ...rol the level of humidity for items that must keep the enough moisture Keep vegetables and fruits separate when possible 4 VEGETABLE FRUIT DRAWERS 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 be placed...

Page 28: ...w often the door is opened 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 Do not store glass bottles in this pantry If they are frozen they can break and cause personal injury CAUTION Selection Button 1 When 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: ...as 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 the auto close range using tHe DooRs Operating your French Door Refrigerator 4 Cool Select PantryPLUS To remove the pantry Pull the pantry out to full exten...

Page 31: ...izontal and slide the Drawer 3 in 3 4 1 2 2 1 4 Freezer Drawer To remove 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 babie...

Page 32: ...Not recommended Cream Dips opened 1 week Not recommended Yogurt 10 14 Days Not recommended Check date code Keep covered Frozen Yogurt n a 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 33: ...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 Place package in moisture and vapor proof container for freezing Poultry 2 3 Days 4 5 months Ham 1 2 weeks 1 2 Months Sources American Me...

Page 34: ...cloth Do not use benzene thinner or Clorox for cleaning They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause a fire Printed letters on the 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 Wh...

Page 35: ...frigerator To keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt accumulation Vacuum the rear side of the appliance once or twice a year Do not remove the back cover 1 You could suffer an electric shock REPLACING THE INTERIOR LIGHT For LED lamp please contact service engineer to replace it caution 1 ...

Page 36: ...es Make sure that water flows clearly 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 NOT use the water or ice dispenser without a water filter cartridge because the water line may become blocked 4 After above steps press and hold the Alarm Hold 3 sec for Filter Reset button for 3 seconds ...

Page 37: ...sation 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 The sound comes due to ice cubes rubbing in the bucket periodically 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 and the shut off valve opened Did you manu...

Page 38: ...age 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 particles mL...

Page 39: ...Water Filter Certification _39 04 Water Filter Certification Water Filter Certification ...

Page 40: ...r period 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 ...

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