A:AnswerThe RF220NCTASR measures 29-3/4" wide with a case depth of 30-1/2". Samsung recommends leaving at least 1" on each side and 2" in the rear for air circulation and to allow the door hinges to swing open. It appears that the handles on both the right and left sides will be able to clear the neighboring walls in your kitchen without a problem allowing the doors to open 90-degrees. Keep in mind that you may need to pull the refrigerator out a few inches or remove door bins when you wish to remove the crisper drawers completely (such as for cleaning), since the doors will need to be opened more than 90-degrees on those occasions.
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A:AnswerThank you for bringing this to our attention. While the actual installed height can vary slightly depending on how much the front leveling legs need to be adjusted, the correct height of the RF220NCTASR is 66-3/4" with the hinges. It's worth noting that the case height is 65-3/8", and Samsung recommends leaving 2" above the case for air circulation.
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A:AnswerThanks for the question. The RF221 models feature an internal water dispenser in the fridge compartment while the RF220 does not. The other difference is the finish; the RF220NCTASR and RF221NCTASR both have real stainless steel exterior finishes, while the RF221NCTASP features Samsung's Stainless Platinum finish which resembles real stainless but is fingerprint-resistant and magnetic.
All three of these models measure 29-3/4" wide and feature HE LED lighting, flexible shelving and an automatic icemaker in the freezer.
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A:AnswerThanks for your interest. Samsung's Stainless Platinum finish is magnetic, so you can use your magnets on the surface of the RF220NCTASP.
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A:AnswerI had the same issue. The store won't tell you but, when I called regarding my order, I was told that it gets built at the factory, and it usually takes about six weeks. It's a special order. Not a common size refrigerator.
A:AnswerThanks for the question. The RF220NCTASR is actually considered a frost-free refrigerator, which means it has heaters built into the walls that cycle on periodically to prevent frost from building up on the walls.
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A:AnswerThanks for your interest in Samsung's RF220 and RF221 French Door Refrigerators. Both of these models measure 29-3/4" wide. To open the door at least 90-degrees in order to fully access the crisper drawers, you'll need at least 3-3/4" clearance on the side that has the solid wall. Your 37-1/4" opening will allow the doors to open more than 90-degrees, which will be helpful for removing the drawers on occasion for cleaning.
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A:AnswerIt took several hours before the first ice was made and then took a day or two before there was enough for the two of us! Be patient it's a great ice maker. It did suggest turning the fridge temp higher to begin with to get it to the right temp then turning it to your desired temp, it suggested 2 days . we're very pleased with it.
A:AnswerThanks so much for asking! If the "Ice Off" icon is lit up, the ice maker is turned off and will not produce any more ice. However, even with the ice maker off, the dispenser will continue to dispense ice until the bucket is empty. ^Jecca
A:AnswerI have no water line for my fridge either, and just purchased this refrigerator; installation was very quick and easy, since the ice maker did not need to be hooked up. no noticeable loss of space from the existing ice maker- fits great in my kitchen and has plenty of space for my needs (2 person household)
A:AnswerHi Kyburz,
The RF221NCTAWW has an automatic ice maker in the freezer and a water dispenser located on the left interior wall of the refrigerator compartment. It does not have a built-in water filtration system, but you can attach an external filter if you choose by following the installation instructions in the user manual. Please contact Best Buy or a local plumber for assistance selecting an external filtration system that best suits your needs.
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A:AnswerIt pulls straight out. There is a tray in the top of the drawer for the ice maker and some storage that slides back exposing the bottom storage.
A:AnswerThe RF220NCTASR does not have an internal water filter. Instructions for installing an external filter can be found in the User Manual. Please contact your local Best Buy store for assistance choosing a filtration system that best meets your needs.
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A:AnswerI'm happy to help with all of this, Michigangirl! For this model, if the little blue light next to the "Ice Off" button is lit up, then the ice maker is turned off. If your ice maker has been turned on without a water line connection, turning it off should help with some noises. However, I do also have this link (https://bit.ly/3uooHs0) that has some great information about the sounds you may hear from the refrigerator and what causes them. It also has steps you can take if you're hearing abnormal noises. ^Jecca
A:AnswerSamsung's Stainless Platinum is designed to closely resemble stainless steel, though it may not appear exactly the same since it isn't a metallic surface.
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