Samsung RFG238AARS manual

Refrigerator user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/r egister RFG237 ** RFG238 ** English[...]

Features of your new Refrigerator KEY FEA TURES OF YOUR NEW REFRIGERA TOR Y our Samsung Fr ench Door Refrigerator comes equipped with various innovative storage and energy- efficient features. • T win Cooling System The fridge and freezer have separate evaporators. Due to this independent cooling system, the fridge and freezer cool mor e ef?[...]

Safety Information _3 Safety Information SAFETY INFORMA TION Before using your new Samsung Fr ench Door Refrigerator , please r ead this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the featur es and functions that your new appliance offers. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) w[...]

4_ Safety Information Safety Information • The Refrigerator must be safely grounded - Always make sure that you have gr ounded the Refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause sever e electric shock. • Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as a[...]

Safety Information _5 SEVERE W ARNING SIGNS FOR USING • 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 . - The drawer may break and cause them to slip. • Do not overll the refrigerator with food. - When you open the door , an i[...]

6_ Safety Information Safety Information • When the refrigerator gets wet by water , pull out the power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center . • Service warranty and Modication. - Any changes or modifications performed by a 3rd party on this finished appliance is not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor can Samsu[...]

Contents SETTINGUPYOUR               FRENCHDOORREFRIGERA TOR                                            08 OPERA TINGYOUR FRENCHDOORREFRIGERA TOR [...]

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator GETTING READY TO INST ALL THE REFRIGERA TOR Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung Fr ench Door Refrigerator . We hope you enjoy the state-of-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance of fers. Selectingthebestlocationfortherefrigerator • A location with easy access t[...]

Setting Up _9 01 SETTING UP 2 1 SETTING UP THE REFRIGERA TOR Now that you have your new refrigerator installed in place, you ar e ready to set up and enjoy the featur es and functions of the appliance. By completing the following steps, your Refrigerator should be fully operational. 1. Place the refrigerator in an appr opriate location with reasona[...]

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 10_ Setting Up 4. Lift the door straight up to remove. 3. Remove the 3 hex head bolts ( 7 ) attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a socket wrench (10mm). Remove the ground scr ew ( 8 ) attached to the upper left and right door hinges with a philips screwdriver(+). Remove the upper left and ri[...]

Setting Up _11 01 SETTING UP 4. Remove 4 hex head bolts from both sides with a socket wr ench ( 10mm) . 5. Lift up the freezer door fr om the rails. 2. Remove the tilting pocket ( 1 ) by pulling both support guards ( 2 ) upward at the same time. 3. T ake out the lower basket ( 3 ) by lifting the basket up from the rail system. 1. T ake out the uppe[...]

12_ Setting Up 3. Insert the upper hinges ( 9 ) into the holes at the top of the doors. Insert and tighten the 3 hex head bolts ( 7 ) into the upper left and right door hinges with a socket wrench (10mm). Insert and tighten the ground scr ew ( 8 ) into the upper left and right door hinges with a philips screwdriver(+). 12 7 8 9 10 2. Place the hole[...]

Setting Up _13 01 SETTING UP 5. Position the top table ( 2 ) in place. Insert and tighten the 3 screws into the top table with a philips scr ew driver(+). After door opened, reinsert the cap top table ( 1 ) and close the doors. When reattaching the top table, make sur e that the wires ar e not pressed or damaged by the hinge cover . After assemblin[...]

14_ setting up ASSEMBLE THE FREEZER DRA WER Setting up your French Door Refrigerator 1. Pull out the rails fully on each side of the cabinet. 7 8 5. Hook the ends of the tilting pocket ( 7 ) onto the brackets and push down until they are locked into place. 6. Insert the upper drawer . Slot Slot 2. Attach the freezer door fr ont onto the open slots [...]

setting up _15 01 SETTING UP ADJUSTING THE DOORS After putting the doors back on the refrigerator , 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, which may cause moisture condensation and increased energy bills. For example, whe[...]

Setting up your French Door Refrigerator MAKING MINOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN DOORS Remember a leveled refrigerator is necessary for getting the doors perfectly flush. If you need help, r eview the previous section on leveling the r efrigerator . When the left door is lower than the right door . When the left door is higher than the right door . Adjus[...]

Setting Up _17 01 SETTING UP ADJUSTING THE FREEZER DRA WER LEVEL 1. Locate the height-adjuster ( 1 ) in the freezer drawer . Unscrew the 8 Phillips scr ews ( 2 ) slightly to loosen the door . 2. Loosen the controller scr ew ( 3 ) with a Phillips screwdriver(+). 3. Find the best level to align the door slope. After adjustment, tighten the controller[...]

18_ Setting Up Setting up your French Door Refrigerator CHECKING THE W A TER DISPENSER LINE A water dispenser is one of the helpful features on your new r efrigerator . T o help promote better health, the water filter removes unwanted particles fr om your water . However , it does not sterilize or destroy micr oorganisms. Y ou may need to purchase[...]

01 SETTING UP Setting Up _19 INST ALLING THE W A TER LINE Connecting the water supply line to the refrigerator . There ar e several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. Y ou may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware stor e. 2 3 Indicator sticker (month indicator) 1 1. Slip the compression nut through the sup[...]

20_ Setting Up Removing any residual matter inside the water supply line after installing the water lter . 1. T ur n on the main water supply & tur n on the valve to the water supply line. 2. Run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear (appr ox. 6-7minutes). This will clean the water supply system and remove air fr om the line[...]

Operating _21 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refigerator (RFG237 MODEL) USING THE CONTROL P ANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Press the EnergySaver button for bette r energy ef ficiency . If w ater dr ops appear on the doo rs, turn the EnergySaver function off. ( 1 ) Energy Saver ( 2 ) Freezer/hold 3 sec for Power Freezer Press the Freezer/[...]

22_ Operating Operating your French Door Refrigerator USING THE DIGIT AL DISPLA Y FreezerT emp ( 1 ) indicates the curr ent freezer temperatur e. FridgeT emp ( 2 ) indicates the current r efrigerator temperature. If you do not press any button, fr eezer & fridge temperature indicator will turn off in a few seconds. If any button is presse[...]

Operating _23 02 OPERA TING Ice off This icon will light up when you press the “Ice Of f” button. In this case, the ice will not be produced. Energy saver This icon will light up when you press the Energy Saver button. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied to the refrigerator . If condensation occurs [...]

24_ Operating Operating your French Door Refigerator (RFG237 MODEL) CONTROLLING THE TEMPERA TURE Controlling the fridge temperatur e The fridge temperature can be set between 46°F and 34°F to suit your particular needs. Pr ess the fridge button repeatedly until the desir ed temperature is shown in the temperatur e display . The temperature will [...]

Operating _25 02 OPERA TING PUSH 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 pr event the ice from bouncing out. If you use all the ice at once, steps 3 and 4 above must be repeated (befor e dispensing the first [...]

26_ Operating Operating your French Door Refigerator (RFG238 MODEL) USING THE CONTROL P ANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Press the EnergySaver button for bette r energy ef ficiency . If w ater dr ops appear on the doo rs, turn the EnergySaver function off. ( 1 ) Energy Saver ( 2 ) Freezer/hold 3 sec for Power Freezer Press the Freezer/hold3[...]

Operating _27 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refigerator (RFG238 MODEL) USING THE DIGIT AL DISPLAR Y FreezerT emp ( 1 ) indicates the curr ent freezer temperatur e. FridgeT emp ( 2 ) indicates the current r efrigerator temperature. If you do not press any button, fr eezer & fridge temperature indicator will turned off in a few [...]

28_ Operating Energy saver This icon will light up when you press the Energy Saver button. The Energy Saver function is automatically set to “ON” when power is supplied to the refrigerator . If condensation occurs on the doors, tur n the Energy Saver mode off. Lighting This icon will light up when you press the Lighting button. In this case, th[...]

Operating _29 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refigerator (RFG238 MODEL) 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 pr event the ice from bouncing out. CAUTION When Cubed Ice is selected after using the[...]

30_ Operating CAUTION 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 pr event the water from splashing out. If you have just installed the refrigerator or installed a new water filter ,Flush 3 gallons through[...]

Operating _31 Operating your French Door Refrigerator P ARTS AND FEA TURES 02 OPERA TING Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and featur es of the refrigerator . When closing the door , make sure the V ertical Hinged Section is in the correct position to avoid scratching the other door . If the V ertical Hinged Section is r eversed,[...]

32_ Operating STORING FOOD IN THE FRIDGE Do not place any large articles of food under the lamp in the fridge. An air sensor is located near the lamp and if the sensor is blocked, your fridge may become too cold. Please place vegetable and fruits in the vegetable and fruit drawers to avoid freezing them. If the food in your fridge becomes fr ozen, [...]

Operating _33 02 OPERA TING The Cool Select Pantry PLUS is a full-width drawer with an adjustable temperature contr ol. This pantry can be used for large party trays, deli items, pizzas, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a temperatur e sensor which can adjust the amount of cold air allowed into the pantry . The control is located on the ri[...]

34_ Operating REMOVING THE REFRIGERA TOR ACCESSORIES 2 1 2. T empered Glass shelves T o remove - T ilt up the front of the shelf in the dir ection shown ( 1 ) and lift it up vertically ( 2 ) . Pull the shelf out. T o relocate - T ilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. Then lower the front of the [...]

Operating _35 02 OPERA TING T o remove the divider - Pull the pantry completely out to full extension and raise the front side of the divider to unhook it from the r ear wall of the pantry , then lift the divider out. T o relocate the divider - Hook the back of the divider over the rear wall of the pantry and push the divider down. USING THE TIL TI[...]

36_ Operating REMOVING THE FREEZER ACCESSORIES 1. Tilting Pocket T o remove - Pull both brackets ( 1 ) upward until you hear a clicking sound and remove the pocket T o relocate- Hook the ends of the pocket into both brackets ( 1 ) and push down until it locks into place. 1 2. ICE BUCKET T o remove - Lift the ice bucket ( 1 ). T o relocate - Place t[...]

Operating _37 02 OPERA TING Operating your French Door Refrigerator FOOD STORAGE TIPS Foods Fridge Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 2-3 Weeks 6-9 Months Wrap or cover tightly . Milk 1-2 Weeks Not recommended Check date code. Most milk and similar products ar e sold in date-coded cartons that indicate a product’ s peak freshness. Re-seal[...]

38_ Operating FOOD STORAGE TIPS Foods Fridge Freezer Storage Tips FISH AND SHELLFISH Fish Fatty Fish (mackerel, trout,salmon) 1-2 Days 2-3 Months Keep in original wrapper and store in coldest part of refrigerator . Package in vapor -proof and moisture pr oof wrap for freezer . Freeze at 0°F . Thaw in refrigerator or under cold running water . Lean[...]

Operating _39 02 OPERA TING Cleaning the Interior Clean the inside walls and accessories with a mild deter gent and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. Y ou can remove the drawers and shelves for a more thor ough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers and shelves before putting them back into place. Cleaning the Exterior Wipe the control panel and di[...]

40_ Operating Operating your French Door Refrigerator 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 deter gent and damp cloth. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do[...]

Operating _41 02 OPERA TING Ordering a Replacement W ater Filter For a replacement water filter , you can visit your local home improvement center or contact the Samsung Parts distributor . Be sure the r eplacement water filter has the SAMSUNG logo on the box and on the water filter . Link: http://www .samsungparts.com 5. Lastly , Flush 3 gallon[...]

42_ T roubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The refrigerator does not work at all or it does not chill sufficiently . • Check that the power plug is properly connected. • Check the set temperatur e on the digital display is warmer than the freezer or fridge inner temperature. • Set the r efrigerator colder . • Is the refrigerator in dir ect sunl[...]

W ater Filter Chart _43 W arranty 03 WARRANTY W A TER FIL TER CHART PerformanceDataSheetForSamsungModelDA97-06317A UsingReplacementCartridgeDA29-00003G This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standar ds 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below . The concentration of the indicated substances in [...]

44_ W ater Filter Certification W A TER FIL TER CERTIFICA TION[...]

W arranty _45 W arranty W ARRANTY ON SAMSUNG REFRIGERA TOR LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This Samsung brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electr onics America, Inc. (Samsung) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by Samsung against manufacturing defects in materials a[...]

46_ W arranty THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPL Y AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS ST A TED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUAR[...]

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