Safety Information - Samsung RF4267HA User Manual

Safety Information

SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using your new Samsung French 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:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result
in minor personal injury or property dam-
cAuTION
age.
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.
02_ Safety information
cRITIcAL INSTALLATION
WARNINGS
WARNING
• 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