04_ safety information
- This may result in an electric shock, fire,
problems with the product, or injury.
• This appliance must be properly
grounded.
• Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe,
plastic water pipe, telephone line, or other
potential lightning attractor.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any
power leakages or electric shocks caused by
current leakage from the refrigerator.
- Improper grounding can result in an electric
shock, fire, explosion, or problems with the
product.
- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is
not grounded correctly. Make sure the socket is
grounded in accordance with local and national
codes.
- Improper use of the grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
• If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use
only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance. The extension
cord should be rated at AC115-120 V, 10 A, or
more. If a grounding adapter is used, make sure
the receptacle box is fully grounded.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged
power cord or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• If the power cord is damaged,
have it replaced immediately by the
manufacturer or its service agent.
• The fuse on the refrigerator must only be
changed by a qualified technician or service
company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock
or personal injury.
CAUTION
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
• Keep ventilation opening in the
appliance enclosure or mounting
structure clear of obstruction.
• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
• We strongly recommend you use a qualified
technician or service company to install or
service the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock,
fire, explosion, problems with the product, or
injury.
WARNING
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
• Do not touch the power plug with wet
hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the door, the articles
may fall and cause a personal injury and/or
material damage.
• Do not put items filled with water on the
refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or
products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive
to temperature such as inflammable sprays,
inflammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or
chemicals near the refrigerator.
• Do not keep volatile or inflammable objects or
substances (benzene, thinner, propane gas,
alcohol, ether, LP gas and other such products
etc.) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in a fire or an explosion.
• Do not store pharmaceuticals products,
scientifiic materials or temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls
must not be stored in the refrigerator.
• Do not place or use electrical appliance inside
the refrigerator/freezer, unless they are of a type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or
smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately
and contact your Samsung Electronics service
center.
• If dust or water inundates the refrigerator, pull
out the power plug and contact your Samsung
Electronics service.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked
flames or potential sources of ignition and air
the room in which the appliance is standing for
several minutes.
• Do not use mechanical devices or any other
means to accelerate the defrosting process,
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