Samsung RF24FSEDBSR User Manual

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RF24FS**

1. 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 efﬁ ciently.

• 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 ﬁ nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and precautions:

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

OTHER SYMBOLS USED

These warning symbols 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.

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.

CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS

• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water.

- Deteriorated insulation on electrical parts may cause an electric shock or ﬁ re.

• Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from stoves, room heaters, or other appliances.

• 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 ﬁ re hazard from overheated wires.

• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.

- There is a risk of electric shock of ﬁ re.

• 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 twist or tie the power cord.

• Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.

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

- This may result in an electric shock or ﬁ re.

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

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

• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

- Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause an explosion or ﬁ re.

• Do not install this appliance near a heater, inﬂ ammable material.

• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops).

• Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.

- This may result in an electric shock or ﬁ re.

• This refrigerator must be properly located and installed in accordance with the instructions in this 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 ﬁ re or electric shock.

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

- This constitutes a ﬁ re 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.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock or ﬁ re due to electric leakage.

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

• 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 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 marked rating of the extension cord should be 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 ﬁ rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket.

- This may result in an electric shock or ﬁ re.

• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

• Allow sufﬁ cient space around the refrigerator and install it on a ﬂ at surface.

- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.

• Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction.

• Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation.

• The installation or any service of this appliance is recommended by a qualiﬁ ed technician or service company.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, ﬁ re, explosion, problems with the product, or injury.

CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS

• 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 insert hands, feet or metal objects (such as chopsticks, etc.) into the bottom or the back of the refrigerator.

- This may result in an electric shock or injury.

- Any sharp edges may cause a personal injury.

• Do not put a container ﬁ lled with water on the refrigerator.

- If spilled, there is a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with 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 let children hang on the door. A serious injury may occur.

• Do not let children go inside the refrigerator.Children could become trapped.

• Do not insert your hands into the bottom area under the appliance.

- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.

• Do not let children step on a drawer cover.

- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.

• Do not overﬁ ll the refrigerator with food.

- When you open the door, an item may fall out and cause personal injury or material damage.

• Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or products stored in the freezer with wet hands.

- This may cause frostbite.

• Never put ﬁ ngers or other objects into the water dispenser hole, ice chute, or ice maker bucket.

- It may cause personal injury or material damage.

• Do not use or place any substances sensitive to temperature such as inﬂ ammable sprays, inﬂ ammable objects, dry ice, medicine, or chemicals near or inside of the refrigerator.

• Do not keep volatile or inﬂ ammable 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 ﬁ re or explosion.

• Do not store pharmaceutical products, scientiﬁ c 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 an electrical appliance inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in an electric shock, ﬁ re, problems with the product, or injury. Do not put a container ﬁ lled with water on the appliance.

- If spilled, there is a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.

• 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.

• 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 electric shock, ﬁ re or problems with the product.

• Never stare directly at the UV LED lamp for long periods of time.

- This may result in eye strain due to the ultraviolet rays.

• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.

- Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.

- When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your nearest service center.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, ﬁ re, problems with the product, or injury.

- When the interior or exterior LED lamp has gone out, please contact your service agent.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Keep ﬁ ngers 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 let children hang on the door. If not, a serious injury may occur. Risk of children entrapment. Do not let children enter inside the refrigerator.

• Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out.

• This product is intended only for the storage of food in a domestic environment.

• If a gas leak is detected, avoid any naked ﬂ ames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.

- Do not touch the appliance or power cord.

- Do not use a ventilating fan.

- A spark may result in explosion or ﬁ re.

• Use only the LED Lamps provided by the manufacturer or its service agents.

• If the refrigerator emits a burning smell or smoke, pull the power plug immediately and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.

• If you experience difﬁ culty changing a non-LED light, contact a Samsung service energy.

• If the product is equipped with LED Lamps, do not disassemble the Lamp Covers and LED Lamps yourself.

- Please contact your service agents.

• If dust or water enters the refrigerator, pull out the power plug and contact your Samsung Electronics service center.

- Otherwise there is a risk of ﬁ re

USAGE CAUTIONS

• Do not re-freeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Do not place carbonated or ﬁ zzy 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.

• Use only the ice maker provided with the refrigerator. The water supply to this refrigerator must only be installed/ connected by a suitably qualiﬁ ed person and connected to a potable water supply only. In order to operate the ice maker properly, water pressure of 20 ~ 125psi is required. If you have a long vacation or business trip and won’t use water or ice dispensers, close the water valve.

- Otherwise, water leakage may occur.

• Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open.

- Otherwise, odor and mold may develop.

• Service Warranty and Modiﬁ cation.

- Any changes or modiﬁ cations performed by a 3rd party on this ﬁ nished appliance are not covered under Samsung warranty service, nor is Samsung responsible for safety issues that result from 3rd party modiﬁ cations.

• Do not block the 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 ﬁ lter may break and cause water leakage.

• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least ﬁ ve minutes before plugging it back in.

• If you have a long vacation planned or do not intend to use the refrigerator for a long period of time, empty the refrigerator, pull out the power plug, wipe excess moisture from the inside walls, and leave the doors open to prevent odors and mold.

- Letting the refrigerator run long periods of time without using it can cause the insulation to deteriorate and may cause a ﬁ re.

• To get the best performance from the product:

- Do not place food too close to the vents at the rear of the appliance as it can obstruct free air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.

- Wrap food up properly or place it in airtight containers before putting it into the refrigerator.

- Do not place glass or bottles or carbonated beverages into the freezer. The container may freeze and break, and this may result in injury.

- Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods.

- There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. But, Remove all the food if you are going away for the three weeks or more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, rinse and dry.

• Fill the water tank, ice tray and water cubes only with potable water (mineral water or puriﬁ ed water).

- Do not ﬁ ll the tank with tea, juice or sports drink, this may damage the refrigerator.

• If the product is ﬂ ooded, make sure to contact your nearest service center.

- There is a risk of electric shock or ﬁ re.

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