Panasonic NRBD23AB1 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Refrigerator-Freezer

(Household use)

Model No. NR-BD23AB1

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Contents

Contents...........................................................................	2
Safety instructions..........................................................	2
Caring for the environment ............................................	4
Installation .......................................................................	5
Parts..................................................................................	7
Control panel ...................................................................	8
Setting the temperature..................................................	8

Making ice cubes.............................................................	9
Removing and attaching shelves...................................	9
Defrosting the appliance...............................................	10
Care and Cleaning instructions ...................................	11
FAQs...............................................................................	13
Specifi cations................................................................	15

Safety instructions

What the symbols mean:

Do not

Make sure you do this

Indicates the appliance must be earthed to prevent electric shock

Do not take apart

WARNING Indicates risk of death or serious injury.

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.

Do not use a multiple socket adaptor and plug several appliances into the same socket adaptor.

• This can cause overheating, fire or short circuit.

Do not pinch, knot, or bend the mains lead, or place heavy objects on it.

•This increases the risk of fire or electric shock. If the mains lead or plug of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the mains lead.

• This can damage to the mains lead.Always grip the mains plug and pull firmly from the socket.

Do not place any water container on the top of the refrigerator.

• Water can damage insulation of electrical components and cause short circuit, fire or electric shock.

Do not spray infl ammable gas near the refrigerator.

• This can cause explosion or fire.

Do not spray water onto or into the refrigerator.

• This can cause fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.

• This can cause electric shock.

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

• Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts can cause short circuit, electric shock or fire.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a fl ammable propellant in this appliance.

• Flammable substances such as benzene, thinners, alcohol, ether and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) can cause explosions.

Do not store pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive products in the refrigerator.

• You should not store products that require strict temperature controls in the refrigerator.

Do not let children climb, swing or hang on the refrigerator door.

• This can cause serious injury, as well as damaging the refrigerator.

Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes or flammable gas.

• This can cause explosion or fire.

Do not store petrol or other fl ammable liquids and vapours in the refrigerator, or use them near the appliance.

• This can cause explosion or fire.

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Safety instructions (continued)

-WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• This can cause damage to the interior of the refrigerator or cause an explosion.

-WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• This can cause explosion or fire.

-WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• This can cause explosion or fire.

-WARNING: Do not open the lighting cover of the fridge interior.

•This can cause electric shock. If the lighting does not work correctly, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

-WARNING: The appliance must be fi xed according to the instruction manual in order to avoid danger that may be caused by its instability.

Do not try to disassemble, repair or modify the refrigerator yourself.

•You may injure yourself – or others – with burns or electric shock, or damage the refrigerator. If your appliance needs alterations or repair, please consult authorized service centre.

Ensure that the refrigerator is plugged into an earthed mains socket. DO NOT plug into an unearthed mains socket.

• Ashort circuit could cause an electrical shock.

Make sure the mains lead and plug are not squashed or damaged.

•Adamaged mains plug or lead can cause short-circuit, fire or electric shock.

•If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

•Do not attempt to replace it yourself.

Remove any dirt or dust from the mains plug’s pins before connecting to the power supply.

•Dust build-up on the mains plug can cause insulation failure, especially in humid conditions. This can cause short circuit, fire or electric shock. Unplug the mains lead and wipe it with a dry cloth. Never use a wet or damp cloth.

Plug your appliance into the socket, making sure the connection is secure.

• Aloosely connected mains plug can cause fire or electric shock.

Install the refrigerator in a well-ventilated area.

•The more refrigerant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. If there’s a refrigerant fluid leak, and the appliance is in a small room, the build up of combustible gases is more likely. This can cause fire or explosion.As a guide, for every 8 g of coolant, you’ll need at least 1 cubic metre of space in the room. The data plate inside the appliance tells you how much refrigerant your refrigerator contains.

The refrigerant (R600a) used in the refrigerator and the gases in the insulation material (cyclopentane) are both fl ammable. They also require special disposal procedures.

•Before you dispose of the appliance, make sure none of the pipes on the back are damaged. Refrigerant or gas leaks can cause fire or explosion.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and servicing.

• Failure to do this can cause electric shock.

If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the refrigerator, disconnect the power immediately and please consult authorized service centre.

• Failure to do this can cause fire or electric shock.

-WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• Failure to do this could result in fire or explosion because refrigerant cannot disperse if it leaks.

CAUTION Indicates risk of injury or damage to property.

Do not put glass bottles or containers in the freezer.

• When the contents freeze, the glass may break and cause injury.

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

• Your skin can become frozen onto the interior wall, or items stored in the freezer.

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Safety instructions (continued)

If there’s a power cut, avoid opening the refrigerator frequently or putting unchilled

food in it.

• This can cause the temperature in the refrigerator to rise and adversely affect sanitation.

Also, be careful of the gap between the fridge and freezer doors, especially if they are both open at the same time.

• This may cause personal injury.

When opening the refrigerator, be careful not to pinch your fi ngers at the “pinch point” areas. In particular, when opening the fridge door, be careful to avoid the potential pinch point between the fridge and freezer doors.

• This can cause personal injury.

Potentialpinch point

Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packaging

Please recycle where possible (e.g. cardboard, plastic bags, adhesive tape and polystyrene) and make sure you dispose of all other packing materials safely.

Keep the packaging out of the reach of babies and young children, to avoid injury or suffocation.

Disposal of Old Equipment

Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Before disposing of your old appliance

Please follow either the disposal instructions from the manufacturer of the old appliance, or local disposal

regulations for the appliance. Where this is not available, please follow the three step instructions below.

1. Remove the mains plug from the socket.

2. Cut the mains lead off, and safely dispose of it with the mains plug still attached.

3. Until the old appliance is collected, or you take it to a Recycling Centre, make sure it’s out the

reach of small children.

● Remove all sealing materials from the door and leave all the shelves and drawers in place. This way, children are less likely to climb in and become trapped.

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Installation

This section explains how to install your appliance for the most energy-efficient, safe and quiet operation.

Dimensions

W540 x D545 x H1445 (mm)

Unpacking your appliance

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560–570 Min 200 cm2

Ventilation

When installing the appliance into a kitchen cabinet, make sure that the openings for heat releasing and ventilation are at

least 200 cm2, which enables adequate cooling of the condenser.

When installing built-in appliances into a cupboard or cabinet in a side-by-side layout, the condensation prevention installation kit should also be purchased and installed.

For safety reasons, the condensation prevention kit may only be installed by an authorized service technician! Order code: 376078 (appliances higher than 1,700 mm)

Temperature

The room temperature affects the refrigerator’s energy-efficiency, i.e. how much electricity it uses to chill and freeze foods. For the best results, install your refrigerator:

●away from direct sunlight

●away from radiators, cookers or other heat sources

●where the room temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed. Refer to the Specifications Section for your appliance’s climate classification.

●Extreme temperatures or environmental conditions may have negative impact on its performance. Stored food may spoil.

Refrigerator door

The refrigerator’s door hinges can be swapped over, from the right side to the left, so that the doors open in the opposite direction. If this is more convenient in your home, please contact our service centre listed on the attached sheet or access to our Web site

(http://www.panasonic.com).

We could not be held responsible if you replace the hinges by yourself.

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Installation (continued)

Cleaning

After installation, wipe the appliance clean with warm water.

Connecting the mains plug to the household mains socket

•Do not connect the mains plug inside the kitchen cabinet if a socket is located behind or above the refrigerator. Make sure that the mains plug is connected outside of the kitchen cabinet.

•Cooling may take longer in the summer months or at other times when the room temperature is higher.

•If you need to unplug the refrigerator, wait at least 10 minutes before you plug it back in again. If not, you might damage the compressor.

•If you’re not going to use the refrigerator for a long time, unplug it from the mains.

Ambient room temperature

You’ll find your refrigerator’s climate classification on the rating plate in the left side of the fridge compartment. It shows the room temperature the appliance is designed to work in.

Climate classifi cation		Permitted ambient temperature
SN	(Extended Temperate)	+10 °C to 32 °C
N	(Temperate)	+16 °C to 32 °C
ST	(Subtropical)	+16 °C to 38 °C
T	(Tropical)	+16 °C to 43 °C

For saving energy

1.Install the refrigerator in a dry, cool and well-ventilated room. (Please refer to the Mounting Instructions for dimensions and clearance.)

2.The combination of drawers and shelves that result in the largest in volume and the most efficient use of energy for the refrigerator.

• Attach the drawers and shelves in the refrigerator to the positions illustrated on the section of “Parts” (P.7).

3.Do not over fill the refrigerator to allow the air to circulate.

4.Open the doors only when necessary and as briefly as possible.

5.Occasionally clean the ventilation openings at the bottom of the refrigerator with a vacuum cleaner, etc.

6.Do not cover the ventilation openings on the lower front, back, and top back of the refrigerator.

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Parts

Fridge compartment

Cooked food, drinks, eggs, cakes, dairy products

Freezer compartment

Frozen meat, poultry, fish, ice cream

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1 Lighting of fridge interior	5 Freezer shelf	9 Leg
2 Control panel	6 Door shelves	: Bottle stopper
3 Glass shelves	7 Bottle shelf	; Ice tray
4 Vegetable drawer	8 Egg tray

Note:

•You can change the positions where the Glass shelves and Door shelves are installed. Please use caution, however, because stored food and beverages could fall out when the door is opened and closed depending on the shelf positions.

•When opening the door, please take care to avoid collisions with people or objects in the vicinity.

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Control panel

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1 STOP0 7

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1 Thermostat knob

2 Intensive cooling switch

Turning the appliance on/off

Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7. Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0).

Freezing procedure (intensive cooling)

Turn on the intensive cooling function and turn the thermostat knob to position 4-7 about 24 hours before loading the refrigerator with large amounts of fresh foods.After 24 hours, load the refrigerator.

After loading, wait for another 24 hours, turn off the intensive cooling function, and turn the thermostat knob to the appropriate position (see Setting the temperature). The intensive cooling function is ON when the (I) mark is pressed, and OFF when the (0) mark is pressed.

Fridge compartment

The temperature can be set between positions 1 to 7.

Freezer compartment

The freezer cannot be separately set to a desired temperature. Fridge temperature settings will impact the temperature of the freezer.

Freezer temperature will fall if the fridge temperature is set to below the recommended level, and rise if set above the recommended level.

Setting the temperature

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1 STOP0 7

Setting the temperature

•When the ambient temperature is normal, a medium setting is recommended.

You can set a higher or lower temperature as you wish by setting the thermostat knob.

•Settings towards position 7, selected with the knob, correspond to lower (cooler) temperatures. The temperature in the refrigerator interior may drop below 0 °C.

Settings towards position 1 correspond to higher (warmer) temperatures. Only use settings towards position 7 when a lower temperature is desired or recommended, or when the ambient temperature is lower than 16 °C.

•Achange in the ambient temperature affects the temperature in the appliance. Hence, the thermostat setting should be adjusted accordingly.

•When the thermostat knob is set to position STOP (0), the appliance will not operate (cooling system is off); however, the appliance is still powered (a light will illuminate the interior when the refrigerator door is opened).

The temperature setting for the refrigerator compartment also indirectly affects the temperature in the freezer compartment.

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Making ice cubes

Open the freezer and take out the ice tray.

Fill the ice tray with water to the water level line and then place the ice tray back into the freezer.

When ice cubes are ready, take the ice tray out of the freezer. Slightly twist the ice tray by holding both sides to loosen the ice cubes. The ice cubes will drop from the ice tray.

Then, put the ice tray back into the freezer.

Water level line

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Removing and attaching shelves

Fridge

Glass shelves

Vegetable drawer

Door shelves and bottle shelf

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Lifttherearpartoftheshelfandpullitout towardsthefront.

Freezer

Pulloutthecaseasfarasitwillgo. Then,liftthefrontpartandpullitout completely.

To remove a shelf from the appliance, lift it as far as it will go and pull it out.

Lift the rear part of the shelf and pull it out towards the front.

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