• This appliance must be properly grounded.
• Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, telephone line, or other potential lightning attractor.
- You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from
the refrigerator.
- Improper grounding can result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, or problems with the product.
- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly. Make sure the socket is grounded in
accordance with local and national codes.
- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
• If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The extension cord should be rated at AC115-120 V,
10 A, or more. If a grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket.
- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.
• The fuse on the refrigerator must only be changed by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
• Allow sufficient space around the refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, cooling efficiency and durability decrease.
• Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstructions.
• Allow the refrigerator to stand for two hours after it has been installed and turned on before loading it with food.
• We strongly recommend you use a qualified technician or service company to install or service the refrigerator.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
- This may result in an electric shock.
• 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 touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as flammable sprays, flammable objects, dry ice,
medicine, or chemicals near the refrigerator.
• Do not keep volatile or flammable objects or substances (benzene, thinner, propane gas, alcohol, ether, LP gas and
other such products etc.) in the refrigerator.
- This refrigerator is for storing food only.
- This may result in a fire or an explosion.
• Do not store pharmaceuticals products, scientifiic materials or 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/freezer, unless they are of a type recommended by
the manufacturer.
• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact your Samsung
Electronics service center. If dust or water inundates the refrigerator, pull out the power plug and contact
Samsung Electronics service.
- Otherwise there is a risk of fire.
• 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.
