Samsung RFG298AARS user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

The Refrigerator does not

• Check that the power plug is properly connected.

work at all or it does not chill

• Check the set temperature on the digital display is warmer than freezer or fridge inner

sufficiently.

temperature.

 

• Try setting it to a lower temperature.

 

• Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source?

 

• Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from

 

circulating?

The food in the

• Check the set temperature on the digital display is too low.

Refrigerator is frozen.

• Try setting it to a warmer temperature.

 

• Is the temperature in the room too low?

 

Try setting it to a warmer temperature.

 

• Did you store the food which is juicy in the coldest part of the Refrigerator?

 

Try moving those items on the other shelves in fridge instead of keeping them in the

 

Cool Select Pantry™.

 

 

You hear unusual noise or

• Check that the Refrigerator is level and stable.

sounds.

• Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from

 

circulating?

 

• Try locate the refrigerator keep away from the wall over 2 inches.

 

• Was anything dropped behind or under the Refrigerator?

 

• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the Refrigerator. It is normal and occurs

 

because various accessories are contracting or expanding according to the

 

temperature of the Refrigerator interior.

 

 

The front corners and vertical

• Some heat is normal as anti-condensators are installed in the vertical hinged section

hinged section of the appliance

of the Refrigerator to prevent condensation.

are hot and condensation is

• Is the Refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door open

occurring.

for a long time.

• If a sound that hit something is heard from inside the refrigerator, it is normal and

 

 

occurs because ice dropping make a sound by periods.

 

 

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 manually stop the ice making function?

 

• Is the Freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the Freezer temperature lower.

 

 

You can hear water bubbling in

• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the Refrigerator coolant liquid circulating

the Refrigerator.

through the Refrigerator.

 

 

There is a bad smell in the

• Check for spoiled food.

Refrigerator.

• Foods with strong odors(for example, fish) should be tightly covered.

 

• Clean out your Freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food.

 

 

Frost forms on the walls of the

• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.

Freezer.

• Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation.

 

• Is the Freezer drawer closed properly?

 

 

Water dispenser is not

• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve opened?

functioning.

• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked?

 

Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.

 

• Is the water tank frozen because the Refrigerator temperature is too low?

 

Try selecting a warmer setting on the Digital display.

 

 

 

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Contents Refrigerator Key features of your new refrigerator Model #Serial # Important safety symbols and precautions Safety InformationSafety Information Safety Information Safety Information Contents GEttinG READy to instALL tHE REFRiGERAtoR Setting up your French Door RefrigeratorDisassemble the Refrigerator doors Setting uP tHe ReFRigeRAtoRRemoving the refrigerator doors Required ToolsNot providedIf a red clip is on the coupler, it must Disassemble the freezer drawer Assemble the Refrigerator doors REAttACHinG tHE REFRiGERAtoR DooRsCoupler Assemble the freezer drawer ADJustinG tHE DooRs Making Minor Adjustments Between Doors Adjustment part Freezer Drawer Adjusting the Freezer Drawer LevelCHECKinG tHE wAtER DisPEnsER LinE Connecting to the water supply lineRefrigerator Installing the Water LineConnecting the water supply line to the refrigerator Installing the water filterReverse Osmosis Water Supply Operating your French Door Refrigerator Using the control panelUsing the Digital Display Controlling the Temperature Using the ice Dispenser Using the Cold Water DispenserControlling the fridge temperature Using the Power CoolUsing the ice off Function Using the water dispenserParts and Features Storing Food in the Freezer Drawer Storing Food in the RefrigeratorUsing the Cool Select Pantry TemperatureSelection Button Vegetable & Fruit Drawers Removing the Refrigerator AccessoriesDoor Bins & Dairy Compartment Tempered Glass shelvesUsing tHe DooRs UsinG tHE tiLtinG PoCKEtCool Select PantryPLUS Freezer Drawer Bin Removing the Freezer AccessoriesTilting Pocket Super Extended DrawerNSF Water Filter ChartWater Filter Certification Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips Food Storage TipsSources CLEAninG tHE REFRiGERAtoR Changing the Interior LigHtS Changing the Interior Light in the RefrigeratorChanging the Interior Light in the Freezer Drawer CHAnGinG tHE wAtER FiLtER Ordering Replacement Water FilterTroubleshooting SAMsunG REFRiGERAtoR 28.5 CubiC FEEt AnD Larger CAPACity Warranty04NTY Arra Memo Memo Memo Memo Country Call Or Visit US Online AT Write Questions or COMMENTS?

RFG298AARS specifications

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