2_ Safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION
•Beforeoperatingtheappliance,pleasereadthis
manual thoroughly and retain it at a safe place
near the appliance for your future reference.
•Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintendedpurpose
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.
•WarningsandImportantSafetyInstructionsin
this manual do not cover all possible conditions
andsituationsthatmayoccur.Itisyour
responsibility to use common sense, caution,
and care when installing, maintaining, and
operating your appliance.
•Becausethesefollowingoperatinginstructions
cover various models, the characteristics of
your refrigerator may differ slightly from those
described in this manual and not all warning
signsmaybeapplicable.Ifyouhaveany
questions or concerns, contact your nearest
service center or find help and information
online at www.samsung.com.
Important safety symbols and
precautions :
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may
result in severe personal injury or
death.
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.
Unplugthepowerplugfromthe
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) and the Eco-Design
Directive(2009/125/EC) implemented by Regulation
(EC)No643/2009oftheEuropeanUnion.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR
TRANSPORTATION AND SITE
•Whentransportingandinstallingthe
appliance, care should be taken to ensure
that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
•R600aorR134aisusedasarefrigerant.
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.
•Whenthisproductcontainsammablegas
(Refrigerant R600a),
- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could
igniteorcauseaneyeinjury.Ifaleakis
detected,avoidanynakedamesorpotential
sources of ignition and air the room in which the
appliance is standing for several minutes.
- Inordertoavoidthecreationofaammable
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
ofdamage.Ifindoubt,consultyourdealer.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
identification plate inside the appliance.
- Iftheappliancecontainsisobutanerefrigerant
WARNING
Safety information