Safety Information - Samsung Refrigerator User Manual

safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before operating the appliance, please
read this manual thoroughly and retain it
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for your reference.
• Because these following operating
instructions cover various models, the
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characteristics of your refrigerator may
differ slightly from those described in this
manual.
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED
Indicates that a danger of death or
serious injury exists.
WARNING
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or
material damage exists.
CAUTION
OTHER SYMBOLS USED
Represents something you must NOT do.
Represents something you must NOT
disassemble.
Represents something you must NOT
touch.
Represents something you must follow.
Indicates that you must disconnect the
power plug from the socket.
Represents a ground is needed to prevent
electric shock.
It is recommended that this symbol be
handled by service man.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you
and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
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.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed and
located in accordance with the manual before it is
used.
02_ safety information
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this instruction manual.
• We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualifi ed individual.
• R600a or R134a can be used as a refrigerant.
Check the compressor label on the rear of the
appliance and the rating label inside the fridge to
see which refrigerant is used for the refrigerator.
• In case of R600a refrigerant, this gas
is natural gas with high environmental
compatibility that is, however, also
combustible. When transporting and
installing the appliance, care should
be taken to ensure that no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are damaged.
• Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes 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
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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 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.
• Please dispose of the packaging material for this
product in an environmentally friendly manner.
• 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.