Samsung RF28NH Series User manual

Refrigerator
Installation Guide
Free Standing Appliance
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Follow these instructions carefully to prevent accidents and to ensure the proper
installation of this refrigerator.
WARNING
• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Any servicing must be performed by a qualied technician.
• Dispose of the product packaging material in compliance with the local regulations.
• To prevent electric shock, unplug the power cord before servicing.
Your refrigerator at a glance
NOTE
Your refrigerator and the provided component parts of your refrigerator may differ from
the illustrations in this manual, depending on the model and your country.
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01 Auto ice maker * 02 Vegetables & fruit drawers
03 FlexZone™ 04 Upper basket
05 Freezer 06 Door bins
07 Fridge shelf 08 2-Step foldable shelf
09 Water lter *
* applicable models only
NOTE
• For energy efciency, keep all shelves, drawers, and baskets in their original positions.
• When closing the door, make sure the vertical hinged section is in the correct position
to avoid scratching the other door.
• If the vertical hinged section is reversed, put it back into the correct position, and then
close the door.
• Moisture may form at times on the vertical hinged section.
• If you close a door forcefully, the other door may open.
• When the door is opened, the interlock switch automatically disables the auger motor
of the ice maker for safety reasons.
• If the internal or external LED lamp is out of order, contact a local Samsung service
center.
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Step-by-step installation
STEP 1 Select a site
The site must:
• Have a solid level surface without carpeting or ooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Be out of direct sunlight
• Have adequate room for opening and closing the door
• Be away from any heat source
• Provide room for maintenance and servicing
• Have a temperature range between 50 °F (10 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C)
Clearance
See the pictures and table below and on the next page for installation space requirements.
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C
E
D
A
Model RF28NH* RF22NP*
Depth “A” 34"
(864 mm)
28 5/8"
(726 mm)
Width “B” 35 6/8"
(908 mm)
35 6/8"
(908 mm)
Height “C” 68 7/8"
(1749 mm)
68 7/8"
(1749 mm)
Overall
Height “D”
70"
(1777 mm)
70"
(1777 mm)
Depth “E” 36 1/2"
(926 mm)
31"
(788 mm)
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Model RF28NH* RF22NP*
01 2" (50 mm) 2" (50 mm)
02 125° 125°
03 62 1/8"
(1578 mm)
62 1/8"
(1578 mm)
04 13 2/8"
(335 mm)
13 2/8"
(335 mm)
05 35 6/8"
(908 mm)
35 6/8"
(908 mm)
06 29 3/8"
(748 mm) 24" (610 mm)
07 4 6/8"
(122 mm)
4 6/8"
(122 mm)
08 2 3/8" (61 mm) 2 3/8" (61 mm)
09 48 1/4"
(1226 mm)
42 6/8"
(1088 mm)
10 53"
(1346 mm)
44 1/4"
(1125 mm)
NOTE
The measurements of your refrigerator may differ from those listed above, depending on
the measuring method.
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STEP 2 Flooring
• The surface of the installation location
must support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• To protect the oor, put a large piece
of cardboard under each leg of the
refrigerator when you move it for
installation.
• To protect the oor once the
refrigerator is in its nal position, do
not move it unless necessary. If you
have to move it, place thick paper or
cloth such as an old carpet, along the
movement path.
NOTE
If the refrigerator cannot pass through entrance to your home or kitchen due to its size,
see STEP 3 Door removal for entrance starting on page 19.
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STEP 3 Door removal for entrance
If the refrigerator cannot pass through the entrance to your home or kitchen due to its
size, follow these instructions to remove and then re-install the refrigerator's doors. If you
do not need to remove the doors, go to page 16 for the installation instructions.
Tools required (not provided)
Phillips screwdriver Flat-heat screwdriver Socket wrench (10 mm)
Allen wrench (5 mm)
To detach the fridge doors
Left door
1. With the doors closed, use a Phillips
head screwdriver to remove the screws
(x3) in the top cover.
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2. Disconnect the wire connectors (x3)
and the water tube (dispenser-featured
models only) from the coupler on the
left door.
NOTE
• The position of the connectors differs
with the model.
• Non-dispenser models do not come
with the water tube.
CAUTION
• Do not remove both doors
simultaneously. Make sure to remove
one door at a time. Otherwise, one of
the doors may fall and cause physical
injury.
• Make sure the refrigerator is off before
disconnecting the connectors.
3. Gently draw up the clamp in several
steps. To prevent nger injuries, do not
apply a sudden force to the clamp.
4. Pull up the clamp to remove it.
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5. Open the door 90 degrees. While
holding the door, pull up and remove
the top hinge. Be careful not to damage
the connector wires when you remove
the hinge.
6. Gently pull up the door vertically to
remove. Do not apply excessive force
to the door. The door may fall, causing
physical injury.
7. Lay the door down on a at surface.
Right door
1. Disconnect the wire connectors (x2)
on the right door. The position of the
connectors differs with the model.
CAUTION
• Do not remove both doors
simultaneously. Make sure to remove
one door at a time. Otherwise, one of
the doors may fall and cause physical
injury.
• Make sure the refrigerator is off before
disconnecting the connectors.
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2. Gently draw up the clamp in several
steps. To prevent nger injuries, do not
apply a sudden force to the clamp.
3. Pull up the clamp to remove it.
4. Open the door 90 degrees. While
holding the door, pull up and remove
the top hinge. Be careful not to damage
the connector wires when you remove
the hinge.
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