Samsung RFG298AAWP/XAA, RFG298AARS/XAA, RFG298AAPN/XAA-00, RFG298AABP/XAA Owner’s Manual

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KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERATOR

Your Samsung French Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy-efficient
features.

o 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.

o Cool Select Pantry TM

The Cool Select pantry TM is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature control.

,, Bigger & Wider Space

The wide shelf area and pantry provide enough space for larger items like a pizza box, etc.
The wide freezer drawer also provides enough space for 2-3 turkeys.

o Secure Auto Close

The Secure Auto Close feature will automatically close a door that is slightly open.

o 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 as you just open the freezer door.

,, Super Extended Drawer

The upper drawer in the Freezer comes out until it is approached to the Tilting Pocket.

,, Easy Handle

Freezer door can be opened with less effort.

o Energy Star

This Energy star labeled product may save you money on your energy costs.

,, Dual Ice Maker

The Refrigerator and freezer have each ice maker. Due to second Ice maker, could provides more

cubed and crushed ice.

2 Features

For easy future reference, write the model and serial
number down. You will find your model number and

serial number on the left side of the refrigerator.

Model #
Serial #

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.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Because the following instruction covers various models, the characteristics of your Refrigerator may
differ slightly from the Refrigerator described in this manual. If you have any question, contact us at

1-800-SAMSUNG or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.

Important

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WARNING

CAUTION

_] Do NOT touch.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.

After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

safety symbols and precautions:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property

damage.

Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.

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.

w .,.oSEVEREWARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with
water.

- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves, room

heaters or other appliance.

Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator

should always be plugged into its own individual electrical which has a voltage rating that

matched the rating plate.

- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

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• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.

- There is a risk of electric shock of fire.

• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.

• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and
pull straight out from the outlet.

- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

• Do not use aerosols near the Refrigerator.

- Aerosols used near the Refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire.

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 the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.

• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.

- There is a risk of death from suffocation if children put them on their head.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.

• The Refrigerator must be safely grounded

- Always make sure that you have grounded the Refrigerator before attempting to investigate

or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock.

• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground.

WARNING

- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
8-blade grounding plug and a 8-slot receptacle that wiii accept the plug on the appliance.

The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC115-120 V, 10 A, or more. If a

grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.

• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.

- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.

• Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction.

• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

WARNING

,, Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
,, Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.

- When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury and/or
material damage.

• Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigerator.

- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not let children hang on the door. if not, a serious injury may occur.

• Do not let children enter inside of the refrigerator. There is a risk of children entrapment.

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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

WARNING

Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance.

- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

Do not let children step on drawer's cover.

- It can be broken and cause slip accident.

,, Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.

- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material
damage.

,, Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.

- This may cause frostbite.

,, Never put fingers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute and ice maker bucket.

- It may cause personal injury or material damage.

,, Do not spray inflammable gas near the refrigerator.

- There is a risk of explosion or fire.

,, Do not store volatile 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 the refrigerator, unless they are of a type

recommended by the manufacturer.

,, Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defrosting process,

other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

= Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.

- You run risk of causing a fire, malfunction and/or personal injury.

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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.

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This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.

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If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air

the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

,, Use only the LED Lamps provided by manufacturer or service agents

,, Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing the interior lamps of the refrigerator.

- Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

• if you smell pharmaceutical or smoke, pull out power plug immediately and contact your
Samsung Electronics service center.

if you experience difficulty when changing the light, contact service agents.
if the products equipped with LED Lamp, do not disassemble Lamp Cover and LED Lamp

by yourself.

- Please contact your service agents.

if any dust or water is in Refrigerator, pull out power plug and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center.

- Otherwise there is a risk of fire

A CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

CAUTION

,, Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely.

Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Do not put bottles or

glass containers in the freezer.

- When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause personal injury.
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• Servicewarranty andModification.

- Anychangesormodificationsperformedbya 3rdpartyonthisfinishedapplianceis not
coveredunderSamsungwarrantyservice,norcanSamsungberesponsibleforsafetyissues
thatresultfrom3rdpartymodifications.

Do notblock air holes.

- Iftheairholesareblocked,especiallywithaplasticbag,the refrigeratorcanbeovercooled.If
thiscoolingperiodlaststoolong,thewaterfiltermaybreakandcausewaterleakage.

if the refrigeratoris disconnectedfrom the powersupply,you shouldwait for at leastfive
minutesbeforeplugging it back.

if you havea longvacationplannedorthe refrigeratoris not to beusedfor a long period
of time,you mustemptythe refrigeratorandpullout the power plug.

- Deteriorationintheinsulationmaycausefire.

Wipeexcess moisturefromthe insideand leavethe doors open.

- Otherwise,odorandmoldmaydevelop.

TogetBest performanceof product,

- Donot placefoodstoo closelyinfrontofthe ventsattherearof theapplianceasitcan
obstructfreeaircirculationinthe refrigeratorcompartment.

- Wrapthefood up properlyor placeit in airtightcontainersbeforeput it intothe refrigerator.

Fillwatertank, icetray,water cubesonly with potablewater.

• Whenthe refrigeratorgotwet by water,pull out the power plug andcontact you
SamsungElectronicsservicecenter.

c u ,ooCAUTIONSIGNS 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 electric shock.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.

w . .,.oSEVEREWARNING SIGNS FOR DISPOSAL

DANGER • Risk of child entrapment, Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer.

- Take off the doors.

- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Please dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally friendly
manner.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Ensure that none
of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal.

When disposing of this or other refrigerator/s, remove the door/door seals, door latch so

that small children or animals cannot become trapped inside.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Cyclopentane used as a insulation blowing gas. The gases in insulation material require
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 of

the appliances are damaged prior to disposal. The pipes shall be broke in the open space.

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SETTING UP YOUR

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

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 between doors
17 Adjusting the freezer drawer level

18 Checking the water dispenser line
19 Installing the water line

OPERATING YOUR

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 TM

29 Removing the refrigerator accessories
30 Using the doors
30 Using the tilting pocket

31 Removing the freezer accessories
32 Water Filter Chart

33 Water Filter Certi fication
34 Food Storage Tips

36 Cleaning the refrigerator
37 Changing the interior lights
38 Changing the water filter

39 Troubleshooting

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WARRANTY 40 Warranty

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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.
,, A location with enough space for the Refrigerator doors to

open easily.

,, Allow sufficient space for air circulation of the internal

cooling system.

If the Refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal

cooling system may not work properly.

First thing! Make sure that you can easily move your Refrigerator to its 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.

ModeJ Depth Width Height Overall Depth

"A.... B.... C" Height "D.... E"

RFG298AA

33" 35-3/4" 68-1/2 " 69-3/4" 35-5/8"

(83.8cm) (90.8cm) (174.4cm) (177.3cm) (90.5cm)

Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power

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consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

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Do not install the Refrigerator where the temperature wiii go below 50°F (10°C).

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Do not locate the refrigerator where the wet condition.

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CAUTION

When moving your refrigerator
To prevent floor damage be sure the front adjusting

legs are in the up position(above the floor).
Refer to 'Adjusting the doors' in the manual
(on page 15).

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 3281bs (150kg). To protect the
finish of the flooring, cut a large section of the cardboard carton and

place under the refrigerator where you are working. When moving
the refrigerator, be sure to pull it straight out and push back in
straight.

Flat-blade screw driver(-)

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Control Lever

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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.

1. Place the Refrigerator in an appropriate location with reasonable clearance between the wall and the
Refrigerator. Refer to installation instructions in this manual.

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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 temperature and wait for an hour. The Freezer will get slightly
chilled and the motor will run smoothly.

4.

After powering the Refrigerator, it will take a few hours to reach the appropriate temperature. You can

store food and drinks in the Refrigerator after the temperature is sufficiently cool.

_ Check the accessories listed below.

Water filter Hex wrench

Fastener

Compression fitting Compression nut Cap Top Table

Required Tools(Not provided)

Philips screwdriver(+) Flat-blade screwdriver(-) Socket wrench (7/16") Pliers Allen wrench(3/16")

REMOVING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Some installations require door removal to transport the Refrigerator to its final location.

Do not remove the door/drawer if it is not needed. Before removing the door/drawer make sure you read

following items.
Z_ Disconnect power to the Refrigerator before removing doors or drawers.

WARNING

• Be careful not to drop the door and door scratch and damage while removing the door/drawer.

• Be careful not to get injured while removing the door/drawer.

• After reattaching the door/drawer.

It is possible to have sweat by air leakage.
It is possible to have uneven door alignment.
It is possible to have more energy bills.

Disassemble the Refrigerator doors

Z_ Be careful not to drop and scratch the doors while

....... removing the doors.

Disassemble the Refrigerator doors

1. After door opened, remove the hinge cover cap (_)
with a flat-blade screwdriver, and close the door.

Remove the 3 screws holding down the hinge cover
(_) and remove it.

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Disconnect two connectors (i]_})
at each side of the top cap and the

one connector (@) on left side door.
Remove the tube ([]_) with pressing the

dark gray color part (1_) of the water
line coupler.

Z_ If a red clip is on the coupler, it must

....... be removed before removing the tube.

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Remove the 3 hex head bolts (_) attached to

the upper left and right door hinges with a socket

wrench(7/16inch").
Remove the ground screw (l_}) attached to the upper

left and right door hinges with a philips screw driver(+).
Remove the upper left and right door hinges ([3_).

Socket wrench

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4. Lift the door straight up to remove.

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Remove the screw(_) attached to the lower left and right
door hinges with a philips screwdriver(+).

Remove the 2 hex head bolts({_}) attached to the lower left
and right door hinges with an allen wrench(3/16").

Remove the lower left and right door hinges (@).

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DISASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER

1. Take out the upper drawer by lifting it up.

2. Remove the tilting pocket(G ) by pulling both support guards (_)
upward at the same time.

3. Take out the lower basket(G ) by lifting the basket up from

the rail system.

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4. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a socket wrench(7/16").

5. Lift up the freezer door from the rails.

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REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Assemble the Refrigerator doors

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Reattach the lower left and right door hinges (@).

With a Philips head screwdriver, insert and tighten the

screw ((_) into the lower left and right door hinges.

With a allen wrench(7/16"), insert and tighten the 2

hex head bolts ([_) into the lower left and right door
hinges.

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Place the hole in the bottom of the door over the Door
hinge (@).

Be careful not to miss the hinge cap because it can
be easily taken off.

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Insert the upper hinges ((_) into the holes at the top of

the doors.

Insert and tighten the 3 hex head bolts (_) into
the upper left and right door hinges with a socket
wrench(7/16").

Insert and tighten the ground screw ((_) into the upper
left and right door hinges with a philips screwdriver(+).

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Socket wrench

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REATTACHING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

4. Connect the water line ([_}) and then insert a clip
on the coupler with pulling tube. Connect the one

connector(@) on left side door and two connectors
(_}) at each side of the top cap.

The clip is enveloped inside of the top cap.

Door Tube

Z_ The water line (_}) must be fully inserted to the marked line to prevent

....... water leakage from the dispenser.

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Position the top table (1_) in place. Insert and tighten
the 3 screws into the hinge cover with a philips screw
driver(+). After door opened, reinsert the cap-top table

(1_}) and close the doors.

{_ When reattaching the hinge cover, make sure that the

wires are not pressed or damaged by the hinge cover.

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ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRAWER

1. Tighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench(7/16inch).

2. Attach the freezer door front onto the open slots on the sides.

3. Tighten 4 hex head bolts completely with a socket wrench(7/16inch).

4. Insert the lower basket ([_) into the rail system.

5. Hook the ends of the tilting pocket (l_}) onto the support guard
and push down until they lock into place.

6. Insert the upper drawer.

Remove the 2 tapes(_}) that attached side of drawer bin after installation.
Reattached the tapes on the same position when you will move the

refrigerator to prevent scratch on the drawer bin.

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