Samsung RFG297 Series User Manual

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Setting up your French Door RefrigeratorGEttinG REaDy to instaLL tHE REFRiGERatoRCongratulations on your purchase of the Samsung French Door Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the state-of-artfeatures and efficiencies that this new appliance offers.8_ Setting Up3 inch3/42 inch2 inchSelecting 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 openeasily.• Allow sufficient space to the right, left, back and top for air circulation.If the Refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal coolingsystem may not work properly.• Please ensure that appliance can be moved freely in the event ofmaintenance & service.FLOORINGFor proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a levelsurface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of theflooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fullyloaded refrigerator, or approximately660lbs(299kg). To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a largesection of the cardboard carton and place under the refrigeratorwhere you are working. When moving, be sure to pull the unitstraight out and push back in straight.• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing.This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.• Do not install the Refrigerator where the temperature will go below 50ºF (10ºC).CAUTIONWhen moving your refrigeratorTo prevent floor damage be sure the front levelinglegs are in the up position(above the floor).Refer to ‘Leveling the refrigerator’ in the manual(at page 15)Control LeverScrew driver(-)DepthMoDELDimension(inches/mm)Width (A)Case Height with Hinge (B)without Hinge (C)with Door (D)without Door (E)RFG297**35 5/8 (912mm)69 7/8 (1775mm)68 1/8 (1730mm)35 7/8 (912mm)28 7/8 (734mm)AECDBAECDBIf your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for thewater line connections. When you install the refrigerator next to a fixed wall, minimumclearance is 3 ¾” (95mm) between the refrigerator and wall to allow the door to swing open.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.