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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using your new Samsung Side-by-side door
Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure
that you know how to operate the features and functions
that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or those who lack experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Because the following instructions cover various models,
the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from
the refrigerator described in this manual. If you have any
question, contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG 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.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the refrigerator 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.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
•
Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or
place where it may come in contact with water.
- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may
cause an electric shock or fire.
•
Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose
to the heat from stoves, room heaters or other appliance.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same
multiple power strip. The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its own individual electrical
outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
voltage listed on the refrigerator's rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
•
If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock of fire.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place
heavy articles on it.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire
and/or electric shock.
• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
- Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause an
explosion or fire.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the manual
before you use it.
• Connect the power plug in the proper position with
the cord hanging down.
-
If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire
can get cut off and cause a fire or electric shock.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll
over or damage the power cord.
- This constitutes a fire hazard.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
•
Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child
puts the packing materials on his or her head.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug
is accessible after installation.
• You need to remove all the protective plastic film
Safety Information
WARNING
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