2_ safety informationsafety informationSAFETY INFORMATION• Before operating the appliance, please readthis manual thoroughly and retain it at asafe place near the appliance for your futurereference.• Use this appliance only for its intendedpurpose as described in this instructionmanual. This appliance is not intended for useby persons (including children) with reducedphysical, sensory or mental capabilities, orlack of experience and knowledge, unless theyhave been given supervision or instructionconcerning use of the appliance by a personresponsible for their safety.• Warnings and Important Safety Instructionsin this manual do not cover all possibleconditions and situations that may occur. Itis your responsibility to use common sense,caution, and care when installing, maintaining,and operating your appliance.• Because these following operating instructionscover various models, the characteristics ofyour refrigerator may differ slightly from thosedescribed in this manual and not all warningsigns may be applicable. If you have anyquestions or concerns, contact your nearestservice center or fi nd help and informationonline at www.samsung.com.Important safety symbols andprecautions :WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices thatmay result in severe personalinjury or death.CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices thatmay result in minor personalinjury or property damage.Do NOT attempt.Do NOT disassemble.Do NOT touch.Follow directions carefully.Unplug the power plug from thewall socket.Make sure the machine is groundedto prevent electric shock.Call the contact center for help.Note.These warning signs are here to preventinjury to you and others.Please follow them carefully.After reading this section, keep it in a safeplace for future reference.CE NoticeThis product has been determined to be incompliance with the Low Voltage Directive(2006/95/EC), the Electromagnetic CompatibilityDirective (2004/108/EC) and the Eco-DesignDirective(2009/125/EC) implemented by Regulation(EC) No 643/2009 of the European Union.SEVERE WARNING SIGNSFOR TRANSPORTATIONAND SITE• When transporting and installing theappliance, care should be taken to ensurethat no parts of the refrigerating circuit aredamaged.- Refrigerant leaking from the pipe work couldignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected,avoid any naked fl ames or potential sources ofignition and air the room in which the applianceis standing for several minutes.• In order to avoid the creation of a fl ammablegas-air mixture if a leak in the refrigeratingcircuit occurs, the size of the room in which theappliance may be sited depends on the amountof refrigerant used.• Never start up an appliance showing any signsof damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer. Theroom where the refrigerator will be sited mustbe 1m³ in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerantinside the appliance. The amount of refrigerantin your particular appliance is shown on theidentifi cation plate inside the appliance.WARNING