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Refrigerator-Freezer

(Household use)

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Content s

Introduction Safety instructions ��2

Caring for the environment ��6

Installation Installation ��7

Choosing the right location ..............................................................................7

Removing the doors .........................................................................................8

Connecting the refrigerator to the water supply ............................................... 9

Installing the water lter ................................................................................. 10

Installing the refrigerator ................................................................................ 11

Preparations ..................................................................................................12

Operation Parts and their functions ��13

Interior and foods stored ................................................................................13

For saving energy .......................................................................................... 14

Exterior and operation panel ..........................................................................14

Setting the temperature ��16

Using the handy functions ��17

How to use the Ice/Water dispenser �� 18

Concerning the user alert functions ��19

Appendix Removing and re-installing ��19

Cleaning and maintenance �� 20

Cleaning .........................................................................................................20

Changing the water lter ...............................................................................21

Stopping the automatic ice-making ................................................................ 21

Checks after cleaning and maintenance ........................................................ 22

When the refrigerator is not going to be used for a prolonged period ........... 22

When moving or transporting the refrigerator ................................................ 22

Troubleshooting �� 23

Specications ��25

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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Refrigerator-Freezer (Household use) Model No.
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Introduction Safety instructions For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as -staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; -farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; -bed and breakfast type environments; -catering and similar non-retail applications.
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Introduction English Make sure the supply cord and plug are not squashed or damaged. ●A ● damaged power plug or cord can cause short-circuit, fire or electric shock. ●If ● the supply cord 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. If LED or LED cover is damaged or if anything appears questionable, contact your dealer or an authorized service centre.
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Introduction 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. Remove any dirt or dust from the plug’s pins before connecting to the power supply.
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Introduction English 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 spoil food stored inside. If you’re not going to use the refrigerator for a long time, unplug it from the mains. 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.
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Introduction 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. 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.
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Installation Installation Install the refrigerator in a location which satisfies the following criteria: English Choosing the right location 30 mm or more ●● Where there is a main water supply line nearby ●● Where the refrigerator will not be exposed to direct sunlight ●● Where the refrigerator will be at a distance from heating appliances, cooking appliances and other sources of heat ●● A location which is well-ventilated and dry ●● Where the floor is sturdy and level Place a solid board underneath if
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Installation Removing the doors If the refrigerator will not pass through a doorway or entrance, its doors can be removed. CAUTION Before removing the doors, be absolutely sure to check that the power of the refrigerator has been turned off. When you want to remove the doors, please contact your dealer, an authorized service centre or access to our Web site (http:// panasonic.net). Panasonic or its Authorized agent cannot be held responsible if you remove the doors by yourself.
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Installation Removing the fridge door When removing the door ●● Ensure the door is in the closed position. ●● Handle the removed door carefully to keep it safe from damage and impact. a emove the top hinge cover. R Turn the hinge cover screw counterclockwise, and remove it. b Disconnect the connecting cable. While pressing on the knob, pull out the cable in the direction shown by the arrow. c Remove the top hinge. Turn the hinge screws counterclockwise, and remove them.
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Installation Connecting the refrigerator Before proceeding any further, be absolutely sure to check that the power plug has been disconnected from the power outlet. And check the main water supply line has been shut off. When you want to connecting the refrigerator to the water supply, please contact your dealer, an authorized service centre or access to our Web site (http://panasonic.net). We could not be held responsible if you connect the refrigerator by yourself.
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Installation Installing the refrigerator The refrigerator comes on four casters to enable it to be moved easily. Carefully read through the section “Choosing the right location”, and install the refrigerator in the best location. Once the installation location has been decided upon, secure the refrigerator, and adjust it so that it is level.
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Installation Preparations Maintenance Remove all the packing materials and tapes. Wipe the inside of the refrigerator using a soft cloth which has been dipped in lukewarm water and then wrung out. Wash and completely dry the icebox before installing it. (Do not use a dish dryer, hair dryer or other appliance when drying.
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Operation Parts and their functions Interior and foods stored English f g h i a d b c c j d k n l m e Freezer Fridge a. Automatic ice maker e. Drawers b. Icebox f. Front tower LED light c. Glass shelves The positions of these shelves (except for the third shelf from the top in the freezer) can be adjusted. g. Wine rack l. Vitamin-Safe Zone Select temperature 0 °C to 5 °C, and blue, green and white LED lights provided. h. Hygieneair Deodorizing filter. m.
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Operation For saving energy 1. Install the refrigerator in a dry, cool and well-ventilated location. The colder the ambient temperature, the better the efficiency. (Please refer to Page 7 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. ●● Remove the first and second drawers from the top and icebox in the freezer. ●● All shelves are the same position when you purchased. 3.
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Operation Control panel Display area a a. Cooling power level Cooling power by the refrigerator is indicated here. b Low power level (when the compressor is running at low speed) English Lowest power level ( when the compressor is shut down or running at lowest speed) c Medium power level (when the compressor is running at medium speed) d High power level (when the compressor is running at high speed) e f g b. Fridge temperature c. Freezer temperature d. Vitamin-Safe Zone temperature h i e.
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Operation Setting the temperature The temperatures of the fridge, freezer and Vitamin-Safe Zone can be changed. At the time of purchase, the temperatures are set as shown below. Fridge: 4 °C Freezer: -20 °C Vitamin-Safe Zone: 2 °C b a c d e a The control panel lights up, the temperature inside the refrigerator is displayed. b The temperature display start flashing, indicating that the temperatures can be set. c The temperature set for the fridge starts flashing.
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Operation Using the handy functions This refrigerator comes with a number of useful functions for specific applications. a b c d e English a The control panel lights up. b The function display start flashing, indicating that the functions can be set. c “ d Select the function to be used. e The display corresponding to the selected function stops flashing and lights up, indicating that the function is set. Each time the button is pressed, the display switches from “on” to “off”.
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Operation Vitamin-Safe Mode Pushing the Vitamin-Safe Zone turns on the Vitamin LED lights (blue, green, white) to maintain the vitamin C and D contained in vegetables and fruits. Holiday Mode Set this mode when the fridge is not going to be used for a prolonged period such as during a long vacation or when only the freezer is to be used. When this mode is set, the fridge temperature is not displayed. When this mode is set, the Vitamin-Safe Zone temperature is not displayed.
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Appendix Concerning the user alert functions The following user alert functions are activated when a door has been left ajar for a prolonged period of time or when the temperature inside the refrigerator has risen.
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Appendix Cleaning and maintenance Conduct periodic cleaning and maintenance to ensure that the refrigerator will be kept clean and that it will continue to operate for a long time to come. WARNING CAUTION Before cleaning or conducting maintenance, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in an electric shock or injury.
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Appendix Changing the water filter Change the water filter periodically. As a rule of thumb, it should be changed once every six months. When it is time to change the filter, the “ ” icon appears on the Ice/Water dispenser panel. This time differs depending on the quantity of water used as well as the quality and pressure of the water, and it may be much shorter than six months.
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Appendix 2. Set the switch of the automatic ice-making function to the ON position. 3. Install the icebox. Checks after cleaning and maintenance Is the supply cord damaged? Has the power plug become hot? Is the power plug firmly connected to the power outlet? If the supply cord is damaged, remove the power plug from the socket and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. If LED or LED cover is damaged or if anything appears questionable, contact your dealer or an authorized service centre.
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Appendix Troubleshooting If you feel that the refrigerator is not working properly, check out the following points first. If the trouble persists, disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. You hear unusual sounds from the refrigerator.
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Appendix Fridge and freezer The fridge is not chilling (and the freezer is ●● Is the power to the refrigerator on? not freezing). The fridge is not chilling (and the freezer is ●● Is the set temperature too high? not freezing) satisfactorily.
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Appendix Specifications Product fiche (EU Regulation 1060/2010) SUPPLIER'S NAME Panasonic NR-BS53VX3-B CATEGORY ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS ANNUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION NR-BS53VW3-B 7 (Refrigerator-Freezer) A++ 346 kWh/year*1 NET FRIDGE VOLUME 324 L NET FREEZER VOLUME 206 L STAR RATING OF THE FREEZER Four-star 'FROST FREE' COMPARTMENTS Fridge: Frost-free / Freezer: Frost-free TEMPERATURE RISE TIME FREEZING CAPACITY CLIMATE CLASS AIRBORNE ACOUSTICAL NOISE EMISSIONS English MODEL 16 hours 15 kg/24 h
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