Safety Information - Samsung Refrigerator User Manual

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.
• 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 fi nd help and
information online at www.samsung.com.
Important safety symbols and
precautions :
Hazards or unsafe practices that
may result in severe personal
WARNING
injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that
may result in minor personal
CAUTION
injury or property damage.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug from the
wall socket.
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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) No 643/2009 of the European Union.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
FOR TRANSPORTATION
AND SITE
WARNING
• When transporting and installing the
appliance, care should be taken to ensure
that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are
damaged.
- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work could
ignite or cause an eye injury.
If a leak is detected, avoid any naked fl ames 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 fl ammable
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
of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
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 identifi cation plate
inside the appliance.