Samsung DA99-02318T-00 User manual

Refrigerator
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2_ safety information
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 find
help and information online
at www.samsung.com.
• This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.
Children shall not play with
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safety information _3
the appliance.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
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
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), RoHS Directive
(2011/65/EU), Commission
Delegated Regulation (EU)
No 1060/2010 and the Eco-
Design Directive(2009/125/EC)
implemented by Regulation (EC)
No 643/2009 of the European
Union. (For products sold in
European Countries only)
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SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
TRANSPORTATION
AND SITE
• 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
flames 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 flammable 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
WARNING
be sited must be 1m³
in size for every 8g of
R600a refrigerant inside the
appliance. The amount of
refrigerant in your particular
appliance is shown on the
identification plate inside the
appliance.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• 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 board.
The refrigerator should
always be plugged into its
WARNING
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own individual electrical
which has a voltage rating
that matched the 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.
• 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 it is
used.
• Connect the power plug in
proper position with the cord
hanging down.
-If you connect the power
plug upside down, wire can
get cut off and cause fire or
electric shock.
• Make sure that the power
plug is not squashed or
damaged by the back of the
refrigerator.
• When moving the
refrigerator, be careful not
to roll over or damage the
power cord.
- This constitutes a fire
hazard.
• The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug is
accessible after installation.
• The refrigerator must
be grounded.
- You must ground the
refrigerator to prevent any
power leakages or electric
shocks caused by current
leakage from the refrigerator.
• Never use gas pipes,
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telephone lines or other
potential lightening rods as
ground.
- Improper use of the ground
plug can result in electric
shock.
• If the power cord is
damaged, have it
replaced immediately
by the manufacturer or
its service agent.
• The fuse on the refrigerator
must be changed by a
qualified technician or
service company.
- Failing to do so may result
in electric shock or personal
injury.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• Keep ventilation
opening in the
appliance enclosure or
mounting structure
clear of obstruction.
• Allow the appliance to stand
for 2 hours after installation.
CAUTION
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR USING
• Do not insert the power
plug with wet hands.
• Do not store articles on the
top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the
door, the articles may fall
and cause personal injury
and/or material damage.
• Do not put items filled with
water on the refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• Do not let children hang on
the door.
-Failure to do so may cause
serious personal injury.
• Do not leave the doors of
the refrigerator open while
the refrigerator is unattended
and do not let children enter
inside of the refrigerator.
-There is a risk of children
entrapment and serious
personal injury because of
low temperature.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole.
WARNING
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-Failure to do so may cause
personal injury or material
damage.
• Do not store volatile or
flammable substances such
as benzene, thinner, alcohol,
ether or LP gas in the
refrigerator.
-The storage of any of
such products may cause
explosions.
• Do not store low
temperature-sensitive
pharmaceuticals products,
scientific materials or other
low temperature-sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
-Products that require
strict temperature controls
must not be stored in the
refrigerator.
• Do not place or use
electrical appliance inside
the refrigerator, unless they
are of a type recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Do not use a hair dryer
to dry the inside of the
refrigerator. Do not place
a lighted candle in the
refrigerator for removing bad
odors.
- This may result in electric
shock or fire.
• Do not touch the inside walls
of the freezer or products
stored in the freezer with wet
hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not use mechanical
devices or any other means
to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
• This product is
intended only for the
storage of food in a
domestic environment.
• Bottles should be stored
tightly together so that they
do not fall out.
• If a gas leak is detected,
avoid any naked flames or
potential sources of ignition
and air the room in which
the appliance is standing for
several minutes.
• Use only the LED Lamps
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provided by manufacturer or
service agents.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with and/or
climb into the appliance.
• Do not disassemble or
repair the refrigerator
by yourself.
- You run risk of causing a
fire, malfunction and/or
personal injury. In case of
malfunction, please contact
your service agents.
• If the appliance
generates a strange
noise, a burning or
smell or smoke, unplug
the power plug
immediately and
contact your nearest
service center.
- Failing to do so may result
in electric or fire hazards.
Keep ventilation opening in
the appliance enclosure or
mounting structure clear of
obstruction.
• If you experience difficulty
when changing the light,
contact service agents.
• If the products equipped
with LED Lamp, do not
disassemble Lamp Cover
and LED Lamp by yourself.
- Please contact your service
agents.
• If any dust or water is in
refrigerator, pull out power
plug and contact your
Samsung Electronics service
center.
- There is a risk of fire.
CAUTION SIGNS FOR
USING
• To get best
performance of
product,
- Do not place foods too
closely in front of the vents
at the rear of the appliance
as it can obstruct free air
circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.
-Wrap the food up properly
or place it in airtight
containers before put it into
the refrigerator.
CAUTION
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safety information _9
• Do not place carbonated
or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment. Do not put
bottles or glass containers in
the freezer.
-When the contents freeze,
the glass may break and
cause personal injury and
property damage.
• Do not change the
functionality of or modify the
refrigerator.
-Changes or modifications
may result in personal
injury and/or property
damage. Any changes or
modifications performed
by a 3rd party on this
completed appliance is
neither covered under
Samsung warranty service,
nor is Samsung responsible
for safety issues and
damages that result from
3rd party modifications.
• Do not block air holes.
-If the air holes are blocked,
especially with a plastic bag,
the refrigerator can be over
cooled. If this cooling period
lasts too long, the water filter
may break and cause water
leakage.
-Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already food.
• Please observe maximum
storage times and expiry
dates of frozen goods.
• Fill water tank, ice tray,
water cubes only with
potable water.
• Use only the ice maker
provided with the
refrigerator.
• The water supply to this
refrigerator must only be
installed/connected by a
suitably qualified person and
connect to a potable water
supply only.
• In order to operate the
ice maker properly, water
pressure of 138 ~ 862
kPa(1.4~8.8kgf/cm3) is
required.
• Do not apply strong shock
or excessive force onto the
surface of glass.
- Broken glass may result
in a personal injury and/or
property damage.
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CAUTION SIGNS
FOR CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
• Do not directly spray
water inside or outside
the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of fire or
electric shock.
• Do not spray inflammable
gas near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion
or fire.
• Do not spray cleaning products
directly on the display.
- Printed letters on the display
may come off.
• Remove any foreign matter
or dust from the power
plug pins. But do not use
a wet or damp cloth when
cleaning the plug, remove
any foreign material or dust
from the power plug pins.
-Otherwise there is a risk of
fire or electric shock.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser
hole and ice chute.
-It may cause personal injury
or material damage.
CAUTION • Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and
performing
maintenance.
SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
DISPOSAL
• Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of
the appliance are
damaged prior to
disposal.
• R600a or R134a is used
as a refrigerant. Check the
compressor label on the rear
of the appliance or the rating
label inside the refrigerator
to see which refrigerant is
used for your refrigerator.
When this product contains
flammable gas (Refrigerant
R600a), contact your local
authority in regard to safe
disposal of this product.
Cyclopentane is used as a
insulation blowing gas. The
gases in insulation material
require special disposal
WARNING
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