Samsung RFG297AC Series User Manual

8_ Setting UpSetting 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.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 toopen easily.• Allow sufficient space to the right, left, back and top for air circulation.If the Refrigerator does not have enough space, the internal cooling systemmay not work properly.• Please ensure that appliance can be moved freely in the event ofmaintenance & service.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.DepthMoDELDimension(inches/mm)WidthCase Height with Hingewithout Hingewith Doorwithout DoorRFG297AC*912mm (35 5/8 )1775mm (69 7/8 )1730mm (68 1/8 )912mm (35 7/8 )734mm (28 7/8 )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 fully loadedrefrigerator, or approximately660lbs(299kg). To protect the finish of the flooring, cut a large sectionof the cardboard carton and place under the refrigerator where you areworking. When moving, be sure to pull the unit straight out and pushback in straight.• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keepyour 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 leveling legs are inthe up position(above the floor).Refer to ‘Leveling the refrigerator’ in the manual(at page 15)Control LeverScrew driver(-)