Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

•Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it at a safe place near the appliance for your future reference.

•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your appliance.

•Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or fi nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and precautions :

Hazards or unsafe practices that may

result in severe personal injury or

WARNING death.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the contact center for help.

Note.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.Please follow them carefully.After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR TRANSPORTATION

WARNING AND SITE

•When transporting and installing the appliance,care should be taken to ensure

that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

•R600a or R134a is used as a refrigerant. Check the compressor label on the rear of the appliance or the rating label inside the refrigerator to see which refrigerant is used for your refrigerator.

•When this product contains fl ammable gas (Refrigerant R600a),

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Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could

 

ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is

 

detected, avoid any naked fl ames or potential

 

sources of ignition and air the room in which the

 

appliance is standing for several minutes.

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In order to avoid the creation of a fl ammable

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that

may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions carefully.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating

circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the

appliance may be sited depends on the amount

of refrigerant used.

- Never start up an appliance showing any signs

of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. The

room where the refrigerator will be sited must

be 1m³ in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant

inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant

in your particular appliance is shown on the

identifi cation plate inside the appliance.

- If the appliance contains isobutane refrigerant

(R600a), a natural gas with high environmental

compatibility that is, however, also combustible.

When transporting and installing the appliance,

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