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Refrigerator user manual

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Safety Information

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before using your new Samsung French Door Refrigerator, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers safely and efficiently.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or those who lack experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Because the following instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from the refrigerator described in this manual. If you have any question, contact us at 1-800-SAMSUNG or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and precautions:

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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.

CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNING WARNINGS

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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 strip. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the voltage listed on the refrigerator's 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.

• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

• Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

• Aerosols used near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire.

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This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual before you use it.

• Connect the power plug in the proper position with the cord hanging down.

• If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get cut off and cause a fire or electric shock.

When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

• This constitutes a fire hazard.

• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.

• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.

• There is a risk of death from suffocation if a child puts the packing materials on his or her head.

The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.

• You need to remove all the protective plastic film before you initially plug the product in.

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The refrigerator must be safely grounded.

• Always make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock.

Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground.

• Improper use of