Panasonic NR-BC36MS Series User manual

Operating Instructions
Refrigerator-Freezer
(Household use)
Model No.
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product
Please read these instructions carefully and follow safety precautions before using this product.
Please keep product purchase documents like invoice copy with this operating instructions manual for warranty
claim purpose.
CONTENTS
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Picture is only for illustration
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
Caring for the environment ..............................2
Safety instructions ............................................2
Door Handle Install Instructions.......................6
Parts and their functions ..................................7
Introduction of Function....................................8
When moving or transporting the refrigerator.12
Cleaning and maintenance .............................13
- Cleaning .....................................................13
- When Shutting off the refrigerator ..............14
Troubleshooting ..............................................15
Choosing the right location ..............................5
Specifications ..................................................16
How to make ice……........................................10
NR-BC40MS*
NR-BC40SW*
NR-BC36MS*
NR-BC36SW*
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Appendix
Refrigerator compartment...............................10
Do and Don'ts................................................... 11
- Changing the Internal Light.........................14

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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Make sure the supply cord and plug are not squashed or damaged.
ƔƔIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
ƔDO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE IT YOURSELF.
WARNING
Indicates risk of death or serious injury.
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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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 and can
cause problem to health.
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.
This can cause personal injury.
Areas
(Gasket side).
Potential pinch point (Gasket side)

Installation
Choosing the right location
ƔWhere the refrigerator will not be exposed to direct sunlight
ƔWhere the refrigerator will be at a distance from heating appliances, cooking appliances and other
sources of heat
ƔA location which is well-ventilated and dry
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Provide clearance to allow heat to dissipate
Residual heat is always being emitted from the refrigerator while
it is operating.
heat to dissipate so that its cooling ability is not impaired. 50 mm or more
30 mm or more
25 mm or more
50 mm or more
All dimensions in mm (if not specified)
Location
Dimensions -NR-BC36* ( mm ) : W 696 x D 685 x H1712 (With Door)
Dimensions -NR-BC36* ( mm ) : W 690 x D 565 x H 1712 (Without Door)
Dimensions -NR-BC40* ( mm ) : W 696 x D 735 x H 1712 (With Door)
Dimensions -NR-BC40* ( mm ) : W 690 x D 615 x H 1712 (Without Door)
Size NR-BC36*
Size NR-BC40*
685 565 690 1233 1100 1180
735 615 690 1283 1150 1180
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Installation
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Operation
Parts and their functions
Interior and foods stored
8. Levelling Feet
9. Ice Tray
5. Vegetable Case
4. Vegetable Case Cover
3. Adjustable Shelves
2. Temperature Control Panel
1. Temperature Control Dial
6. Freezer Door Rack
7. Refrigerator Door Rack
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Freezer
Refrigerator

Switching On Your Unit
Introduction of Function

Operation
Introduction of Function
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit
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Freezer
Fridge
Butter, dairy products, eggs, drinks, seasonings, cooked foods,
etc.
Vegetables, fruits, etc. stored at low
temperatures
Vegetables, fruits, etc.
Food storage tips
Meats, fish, ham, sausages, etc.
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Operation
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Put the food which are short-term storage or to eat at any time in the refrigerator
comparment.
Although regulating temperature will enable average temperature of the majority preservation of food.
Therefore, refrigerator compartment only use as a short-term food storage.
Adjustment of adjustable shelves
According to the needs of food storage you can adjust the
shelf to proper position;To facilitate the use of it or adjustment
the location, the shelf can be set to slip so that you can use and
adjust it easily.when you want to clear the shelf,please move the
shelf by the direction(1), pull out the shelf by the direction(2).
Refrigerator compartment
How to make ice
1. Gently pull out the ice tray and fill the ice tray with
water to the water level line. Then carefully replace
the ice tray horizontally.
2. When the ice cubes are ready, twist the tray
as shown in the image
Notes:
ƔIn order to make ice cubes quickly, set the freezer to the lowest temperature, or turn the knob to colder setting.
This will make the temperature of the freezer lower.
ƔDo not over-fill with water. It may become difficult to remove the ice cubes from ice tray and any trickle of water
into the ice box will make the ice cubes freeze together.
Height adjustment and cleaning of rack.
Push the rack by the direction from both side , lift the rack by
the direction and then pull it out by the direction After
cleaning to install the rack by the opposite direction.
You can aslo adjust the position according to the height of
stored food.
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Ice tray
Water level line
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