Samsung RFG23UERS 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.
• 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 the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision. Children
aged from 3 to 8 years are
allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
• 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.
• To avoid contamination of food,
please respect the following
instructions:
- Opening the door for long
periods can cause a significant
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increase of the temperature
in the compartments of the
appliance.
- Clean regularly surfaces that can
come in contact with food and
accessible drainage systems.
- Clean water tanks if they have
not been used for 48 h; flush
the water system connected to
a water supply if water has not
been drawn for 5 days.
- Store raw meat and fish in
suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in
contact with or drip onto other
food.
- Two-star frozen-food
compartments are suitable for
storing pre-frozen food, storing
or making icecream and making
ice cubes.
- One-, two- and three-star
compartments are not suitable
for the freezing of fresh food
- If the refrigerating appliance
is left empty for long periods,
switch off, defrost, clean, dry,
and leave the door open to
prevent mould developing within
the appliance.
Warning :
Risk of fire
/ flammable
materials
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.
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4_ Safety information
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.
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.
• R-600a or R-134a 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
R-600a),
- Refrigerant leaking from the
pipe work could ignite or
cause an eye injury. If a leak
WARNING
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 be sited must be 1 m³ in
size for every 8 g of R-600a
refrigerant inside the appliance.
The amount of refrigerant in
your particular appliance is
shown on the identification
plate inside the appliance.
- If the appliance contains
isobutane refrigerant (R-600a),
a 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.
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SEVERE WARNING
SIGNS FOR
INSTALLATION
• Do not install this
appliance in a humid,
oily or dusty location, in
a location exposed to
direct sunlight and
water (rain drops).
- 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 appliances.
• Do not plug several appliances
into the same multiple power
board.
The refrigerator should always
be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet
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
or fire.
WARNING
• 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.
• Do not install this appliance in a
location where gas may leak.
- This may result in an electric
shock or fire.
• The installation or any
service of this appliance
is recommended by a
qualified technician or
service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an
electric shock, fire, explosion,
problems with the product, or
injury.
• 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
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6_ Safety information
cut off and a cause fire or an
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, telephone
lines or other potential
lightening rods as ground.
- Improper use of the ground
plug can result in an 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 an
electric shock or personal injury.
Contact with a service center
if any damage is found after
removing the packing materials.
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.
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 a 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
CAUTION
WARNING
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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
the refrigerator.
• Do not allow babies or children
go inside the drawer.
- It can cause death from
suffocation by entrapment or
personal injury.
• Do not sit on the Freezer door.
- The door may be broken and
cause a personal injury.
• To prevent children entrapment,
you must reinstall the divider
using provided screws after
cleaning or other actions if you
removed the divider from the
drawer.
• Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser hole.
- 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 an
explosion.
• Do not store low temperature-
sensitive pharmaceutical
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 an 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.
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8_ Safety information
• 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.
• In the event of a gas leak (such
as propane gas, LP gas, etc.),
ventilate immediately without
touching the power plug. Do
not touch the appliance or
power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an
explosion or fire.
• Use only the LED Lamps
provided by manufacturer or
service agent.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not
play with and/or climb into the
appliance.
- Keep fingers out of "pinch
point" areas; clearances
between the doors and cabinet
are necessarily small. Be careful
when you open the doors when
children are in the area.
• Do not disassemble or
repair the refrigerator
by yourself.
- You run a risk of causing a fire,
malfunction and/ or personal
injury. In case of malfunction,
please contact your service
agent.
• 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 an
electric or fire hazards.
• If you experience difficulty when
changing the light, contact
service agent.
• If the products is equipped
with the LED Lamp, do not
disassemble the Lamp Cover
and LED Lamp by yourself.
- Please contact your service
agent.
• If any dust or water is in the
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
from the product,
CAUTION
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- 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 putting it into the
refrigerator.
- Do not put any newly
introduced food for freezing
near to already existing food.
• 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 or modify the
functionality of the refrigerator.
- Changes or modifications may
result in a personal injury and/or
property damage. Any changes
or modifications performed by
a 3rd party on this completed
appliance are 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 existing food.
• Please observe maximum
storage times and expiry dates
of frozen goods.
• Fill the 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
connected 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/
cm²) is required.
• Do not spray volatile material
such as insecticide onto the
surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to
humans, it may also result in an
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10_ Safety information
electric shock, fire or problems
with the product.
• 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.
• Do not keep vegetable oil in
your refrigerator’s door bins.
The oil can solidify, making it
foul-tasting and difficult to use.
In addition, the open container
can leak and the leaked oil can
cause the door bin to crack.
After opening an oil container, it
is best to keep the container in
a cool and shaded place such
as a cupboard or pantry.
- Examples of vegetable oil: olive
oil, corn oil, grape-seed oil, etc.
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 use or place any
substances sensitive
to temperature such
CAUTION
as inflammable sprays,
inflammable objects, dry ice,
medicine, or chemicals near
the refrigerator. Do not keep
volatile or inflammable objects
or substances (benzene,
thinner, propane gas, etc.) in
the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing
food only.
- This may result in a fire or an
explosion.
• 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 a personal injury
or material damage.
• Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and
performing
maintenance.
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