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.

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

•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 find help and information online at www. samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and precautions:

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions carefully.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

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.

CE Notice

This product has been determined to be in compliance with the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), RoHS Directive (2011/65/ EU), Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1060/2010 and the Eco-Design Directive(2009/125/ EC) implemented by Regulation (EC) No 643/2009 of the European Union. (For products sold in European Countries only)

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR WARNING TRANSPORTATION AND SITE

• When transporting and installing the

appliance,care should be taken to ensure

that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are

damaged.

• R-600a or R-134a is used as a refrigerant. Check

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or

death.

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 flammable gas

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may

result in minor personal injury or property damage.

(Refrigerant R-600a),

- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could

ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected,

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

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avoid any naked flames or potential sources of

ignition and air the room in which the appliance is

standing for several minutes.

- In order to avoid the creation of a flammable

gas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating