Introduction
Use this guide to replace the power cord on your older Samsung French door refrigerator.
The power cord on your refrigerator is located on the rear panel of the refrigerator, and supplies electrical power for the fridge to operate.
If the cord is damaged the refrigerator may not operate, or may operate intermittently or poorly. It may also expose users to electrical shock.
This guide was created using a Samsung model RFG298HDRS French door refrigerator manufactured in 2013. Other older Samsung French door units with dual evaporators should be similar.
Tools
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Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.
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Condenser fan motor
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Compressor motor and thermal overload device
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Water supply valve assembly
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Grasp the cover at the upper edge and tilt the upper edge toward you.
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Lift the lower edge off of the tabs at the bottom and remove the cover.
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Free the cord retention strap from the cord retention boss by pulling the cord toward you gently to slip the strap off the boss.
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Press the small retention tab next to the capacitor sideways toward the PC boards to free the capacitor.
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Pull the capacitor out of its mounting.
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Use a #2 Phillips driver to unfasten the power cord grounding conductor from the refrigerator chassis.
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Disconnect the grounding cord connector from the chassis.
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Squeeze the locking tab on the power cord connector with your fingers to unlock it.
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Pull the two halves of the power cord connector apart.
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The power cord is now free to remove.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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