Samsung RL58GPGIH Operating Instructions

Refrigerator

user manual

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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

2_ Safety information

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.

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

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Important safety symbols
and precautions :

Hazards or unsafe
practices that may

WARNING

result in severe
personal injury or
death.

Hazards or unsafe
practices that may

CAUTION

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 Eco­Design Directive(2009/125/EC)
implemented by Regulation
(EC) No 643/2009 of the
European Union. (For products
sold in European Countries only)

SEVERE WARNING

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.

• R600a or R134a is used

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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
fl ammable gas (Refrigerant
R600a),

- Refrigerant leaking from the
pipe work could ignite or
cause an eye injury. If a 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.

- In order to avoid the creation
of a fl ammable 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
R600a refrigerant inside the
appliance. The amount of

4_ Safety information

refrigerant in your particular
appliance is shown on the
identifi cation plate inside the
appliance.

- If the appliance contains
isobutane refrigerant
(R600a), 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.

SEVERE WARNING

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 fi re.

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

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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 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 or 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 use aerosols near the
refrigerator.

- Aerosols used near the
refrigerator may cause an
explosion or fi re.

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

leak.

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

• 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.

• 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 a cause fi re
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 fi re

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hazard.

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

center if any damage is
found after removing the
packing materials.

• 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
qualifi ed technician or
service company.

- Failing to do so may result in
an electric shock or personal
injury.

• Contact with a service

CAUTION

• Allow the appliance to stand

INSTALLATION

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

for 2 hours after installation.

SEVERE WARNING

CAUTION SIGNS FOR

WARNING

• Do not store articles on the

• Do not put items fi lled with

• Do not let children hang on

SIGNS FOR USING

• Do not insert the power
plug with wet hands.

top of the appliance.

- When you open or close the
door, the articles may fall
and cause a personal injury
and/or material damage.

water on the refrigerator.

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

the door.

- Failure to do so may cause

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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 store volatile or
fl ammable 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,
scientifi c 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 fi re.

• 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 me chanical
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.

• In the event of a gas leak
(such as propane gas,
LP gas, etc.), ventilate

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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 fi re.

• 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.

• Do not disassemble or
repair the refrigerator
by yourself.

- You run a risk of causing
a fi re, 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 fi re hazards.

• If you experience diffi culty
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 fi re.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR

CAUTION

USING

• To get best
performance from the
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 putting it into the
refrigerator.

8_ Safety information

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