Panasonic NR-BR34A User manual

Contents
●Safety precautions ...........................................................................................................................2
●Usage precautions ...........................................................................................................................3
●Installation........................................................................................................................................4
● Parts identi cation............................................................................................................................5
●How to make ice cubes....................................................................................................................5
●Temperature control .........................................................................................................................6
●ECONAVI operation .........................................................................................................................7
●Usage tips ........................................................................................................................................7
●How to clean the refrigerator............................................................................................................8
●Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................9
●Specification...................................................................................................................................10
●Memo .............................................................................................................................................10
AK-170870
T0214-0
Printed in Thailand
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product.
● Please read these instructions carefully and follow safety precautions page 2-3 before using this product.
●Please make sure the date and name of store of purchase are stamped in warranty card and keep it
with this operating instructions.
Operating Instructions
Refrigerator
For Household Use
Model No. NR-BR34A
■NON-FLON
This unit uses totally NON-FLON MATERIALS both for refrigerant (iso-butane (R600a)) and for
insulation (Cyclo-Pentane). So, this refrigerator does not damage the earth’s ozone layer and has
almost no effect on global warming.
AUS/NZ
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WARNING
WARNING
This sign means
[It may lead a serious injury or death.]
Safety precautions
CAUTION
Please be sure to follow these instructions.
This sign means
[It may result in injury or property damage.]
Otherwise it may cause
a re, injury, explosion,
electrical shock.
●Do not use electrical appliances
such as a deodorizer in the
refrigerator.
(If the refrigerant leaks, then it may
catch re due to sparks on the
contacts.)
●Do not store chemicals or
scientic specimens.
These signs mean prohibited action.
This sign means required action.
For power plug and cord...
When recycling the product...
In case of emergency...
To prevent burn...
When using...
●Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.
●Do not let the cord or plug be damaged.
●Disconnect power plug when cleaning.
●Plug into a wall outlet of the rated voltage on its
own with the rated current and insert plug fully.
●Reserve one plug for the refrigerator only.
Avoid connecting multiple appliances to the
same wall outlet and uncoil the entire cord.
●Remove dust periodically from the power plug.
●If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
●If you a detect burning smell, disconnect
the power plug and ventilate the kitchen.
●Stop using the refrigerator immediately
if there is an abnormality or failure.
(Otherwise it may cause smoke, a re or
electrical shock)
Abnormality and failure examples
- Power cord or plug is abnormally hot
- Power cord is deeply cut or deformed
- There is burning smell
- You can feel tingling electricity
●Before taking the refrigerator to be recycled,
please remove the door seal to prevent a child
from being trapped inside the appliance.
●The operating instructions should be kept with
the product and transferred to any new owner.
●Cyclo-Pentane is used for insulation of this
refrigerator.
Do not dispose of by incineration.
●The warning labels mentioned above should
be kept throughout the life of the refrigerator.
●Do not disassemble, repair or modify the
refrigerator by yourself.
If you want to repair the refrigerator, please
consult your dealer or authorized service center.
●Do not use mechanical device or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
●Maintenance work must only be carried out by
qualied personal.
●Do not touch the compressor or attached
pipes as there is a risk of burn injury.
●Do not damage the cooling circuit (piping
on the back.) The ammable refrigerant may
catch re and lead to an explosion.
●Do not touch compressor or pipe, this area is
high temperature.
●Do not let children hang from the refrigerator
door as it may over turn and injure the child.
●Do not place any water container on top of
the refrigerator.
●This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, mental capacity or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they are
supervised by a responsible person.
●Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Risk of re / ammable materials
異丁烷
iso-butane
iso-butane
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●Do not place warm/hot foodstuffs in
the refrigerator.
●Do not overload the refrigerator.
Gap must be provided between
foodstuffs to maintain the cooling
effect.
●Store fruit and vegetables in crisper,
where trapped moisture helps preserve
food quality for longer time periods.
●Drinking water and beverage bottles
should be sealed to prevent odour.
●Foodstuff such as vegetable, fruit
and fresh food should be wrapped or
packed in container before freezing or
refrigerating.
●Cool hot dishes to room temperature
before placing them in your refrigerator.
● Cover juicy foods with tight lids, plastic lm or foil.
●Do not keep the door open any longer than
necessary, particularly in hot, humid weather.
Usage precautions
When opening/closing the doors...
When moving the refrigerator...
When storing food...
CAUTION
●Be cautious when opening the doors as
there is a risk of injury.
●Do not freeze glass bottles,
There is a risk they will break if
lled with liquid.
●Do not drop containers on to the
glass shelves, high impact could
cause them to break.
●Hold the refrigerator tightly
when transporting.
●Place a protective cover
on fragile oors to avoid
damaging the surface.
When opening/closing the doors...
●Do not refrigerate items which are bigger than the
tray or shelf, as the door will not close completely
causing leakage of cool air.
●Do not open refrigerator frequently or leave it open
for long periods of time in order to prevent water
dripping inside and high energy usage.
●Frequently check the door seal to ensure it is completely
sealed against the fridge body.
When storing food...When using...
●Do not put anything on top of the
refrigerator. Otherwise, it may fall due
to vibration.
●When the plug is disconnected,
leave it for 10 minutes before pluging
in again.
If not, the compressor may not work.
●Adjust the temperature according to
the actual operating condition for energy
saving.
●The outside wall of refrigerator cabinet may
sometimes get warm, especially just after
installation. This is quite normal, and is due to
the built-in Mullion Dryer Pipe which prevents
sweating and radiates heat.
●When humidity is high, e.g. during rainy-season,
condensation may appear on the surface of
cabinet, especially around the door seal gasket.
Wipe off the condensed water with a clean cloth.
●The humidity inside the fresh case may condensate
wipe it with a cloth periodically. Clean the fresh
case once a month.
When cleaning...
●Do not clean the refrigerator
with harsh or abrasive chemicals,
please use a damp cloth.
●Clean the evap pan located over
the compressor at the back of the
refrigerator every three months to prevent odour
generated from humidity.
Otherwise it may
cause burn injury,
accidents.
10
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The distance from the wall
● The top of the refrigerator and the ceiling at least 30 cm.
● The wall and the back of the refrigerator at least 10 cm.
● The side of the refrigerator and the wall at least 5 cm.
Area around installed
●Do not locate the refrigerator in a humid place as rust may
form and electrical leakage may occur.
●
Do not locate the refrigerator in direct sunlight.
●
Do not locate the refrigerator near heat source such as
stove or oven.
●
The refrigerator must be located in the place where there
is good air circulation.
●Adjust the feet to ensure the refrigerator is level.
●personal, if replacement is required
please contact your nearest Panasonic service centre
●This appliance is designed to be earthed through the mains plug.
●When moving or shifting the refrigerator, remove ice tray, ice box, evap pan etc.
and check there is no water in the refrigerator.
LED lamp and Grounding
Moving or shifting
Installation
10 cm.
30 cm.
5 cm.
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LED Lamp
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
Adjuster Bolt
FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Leg Shell
Glass Tray PC
Cold Air Control
Crisper
Ice Twister
Ice Box
Case FCB
Case FCT
Shelf Bottle
Door Gasket PC
Shelf Egg
Shelf Egg with
Tray Egg
Shelf PC
Glass Tray Crisper
Door Gasket FC
How to make ice cubes
WATER LEVEL LINE
ICE TRAY
ICE BOX
3
STEP
1 . Pull out the ice twister.
2 . Fill the ice twister with water until the
water reaches the water level line
then place the tray back into the ice
making compartment.
3 . To remove ice cubes, twist the ice tray
clockwise. The ice cubes will drop into
the ice box.
Fridge Control
This portion is shown at front of the product.
Up
button
Down
button
Evap Pan
1- 2
Parts identication
Product view from behind.
Compressor
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TEMP. CONTROL REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
“Max” Lower than “Med” by approximately 2°C ~ 3°C
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
“Med” Approximately 3°C ~ 5°C
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
“Min” Higher than “Med” by approximately 2°C ~ 3°C
Cold Air Control
“Fridge Max” REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT takes priority.
“Normal” Cold air condition is normal.
“Freezer Max” FREEZER COMPARTMENT takes priority.
Operate the Fridge Control when changing the temperature of REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT.
Press to lower the temperature and to raise it.
Operate the Cold Air Control when changing the cold air condition.
Temperature control
Fine adjustment mode
Cooling Level Minimum Maximum
Step 123456789
FRIDGE CONTROL
LED DISPLAY
Lighting Flashing Not Lighting
This refrigerator is specially designed for appropriate use, which the temperature can be controlled nely
by turning on the Fine adjustment mode.
How to operate of Fine adjustment mode
1. Start operation of Fine adjustment mode
Set Fridge Control to “Min” with the “Fridge Control” button, press Fridge Control button for
10 seconds or longer, then the Fine adjustment mode will start.
2. Operation of the Fine adjustment mode
Fine adjustment mode can set following below table;
the setting Fine adjustment mode can be changed by
Each time of pressing Fridge Control button, it will be step 1=2==8=9
Each time of pressing Fridge Control button, it will be step 9=8==2=1
3. Finish operation of Fine adjustment mode
To exit the Fine adjustment mode, set button of ne adjustment mode to step 1,
press Fridge Control button for 10 seconds or longer, then the refrigerator will return to normal
operation mode.
Note: The temperature control can vary depending on the environment and quantity of foodstuffs
stored in the refrigerator.
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Vegetable
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Freezer
compartment
Note:
1 The efciency of the ECONAVI mode depends on the ambient temperature, ambient brightness,
number of times the doors are opened and closed and the state in which food is stored.
2Darkness is detected by the light intensity sensor at approximately 3 lx to 10 lx or less.
Usage Tips
Not Lighting
ECONAVI operation
The refrigerator detects the opening and closing of the door and brightness around the appliance to
automatically control operation to ensure maximum energy saving.
ECONAVI lamp is on during ECONAVI operation
●This refrigerator learns the lifestyle patterns of your family from opening and the time periods of
infrequent use to perform ECONAVI operation.
Note:
●The refrigerator learns your lifestyle pattern from the
previous 3 weeks, and uses what it has learned from
the 4th week onwards. Therefore, the ECONAVI lamp
“ON/OFF” pattern may change from the 4th week
onwards.
●The refrigerator performs ECONAVI operation when it
becomes dark2around the refrigerator, such as when
you are asleep.
●The brightness of ECONAVI lamp is lowered
approximately 5 minutes after the lamp turns on.
Setting for enabling ECONAVI operation
●ECONAVI operation is enabled automatically only when the temperature control of the refrigerator
compartment is set to “Med”.
●It is not possible to forcefully start ECONAVI operation while fridge control settings are at “Max” or
“Min” position.
Approx
5°C ~
Approx
0°C
Refrigeration
“Food and drinks readily served”
For regular storage of food and
drinks or temporary storage of
those to be served soon.
Approx
8°C ~
Approx
3°C
Vegetables
“Fruits and vegetables”
A rather high humidity keeps fruits
and vegetables fresh and juicy.
Approx
-18°C ~
Approx
-23°C
Freezing
“If storing food for an extended
period...”
For storage of frozen or dried
foods.
ECONAVI lamp
Light intensity sensor
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Interior cleaning.
Wipe with warm water. If stains can not be removed easily, wipe them with
warm water and mild soap using a soft cloth.
Then wipe off using a damp soft cloth.
Exterior cleaning.
Cleaning by using soft cloth with warm water and mild soap.
Then wipe off using a damp soft cloth.
Door gasket PC/FC.
Clean by wiping with a soft damp cloth. Petroleum gel has
been applied to the door seal on the hinge side of the unit,
be careful not to wipe this off.

The door seal is replaceable by an authorised service agent.
If the door seal comes off during cleaning, it can be pushed back
into the groove.
1
2
3
Note: Do not use the following items. (Otherwise, the surface will be scratched.)

Removing
1 . Unhook from the
protrusion at the rear
of the tray by lifting
the tray upwards and
forward until it comes
free.

Attaching
2 . Push the tray inwards
until it locks into place.
Removing shelf egg, shelf PC and
shelf bottle for cleaning.

Removing
1 . Lift it upward,
alternating between
the right and left side.

Attaching
2 . Placing it on both
supporters, and then
press until it reaches
the bottom of the supports.
1 . To clean the escutcheon
glass tray crisper,
please remove and
rince with clean water.
2 . If there is a deep stain
on the glass tray crisper,
please soak in warm
water and then rinse with clean water again.
Use lukewarm
water!
Alkaline or faintly
Alkaline
Kitchen detergents
(They crack plastic!)
Cleanser or soap
powder
Benzine, thinner, alcohol,
acid, petroleum
Scrubber Hot Water
Removing trays for cleaning.
Removing the crisper and case FCB
for cleaning.

Removing
1 . Pull the case until it
reaches the end of the
stopper.
2 . Lift the front of the
case a bit and then
completely take out.

Attaching
1 . Push the case on both
supporters.
2 . Lift and push until it
reaches the end.
Cleaning escutcheon glass tray crisper.
How to clean the refrigerator
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Troubleshooting
Vapor generated
inside and outside
the cabinet / surface
of door.
●Condensation may appear on the surface of cabinet when humidity is high,
e.g. during rainy season or the air circulation is not good.
●If there is condensation inside, check if the door is completely closed.
Is the refrigerator frequently opened or left open for a long periods of time?
Is there any hot foodstuff refrigerated inside?
The refrigerator
does not operate.
●Check that the plug and its socket are in good condition.
●Check if there are any problems with the main fuse or circuit breaker on the
household distribution panel.
●Check by unplug and wait for 10 minutes before plugging it back in.
The refrigerator
does not cool
enough.
●Check to be sure that the temperature control button is in the proper position.
●
Check to see if the refrigerator is overloaded or if there are any hot foodstuffs
inside.
●Is the refrigerator exposed directly to sunlight or a heat source?
●Is the refrigerator door completely closed?
●Is the refrigerator door opened frequently?
The refrigerator
generates noise.
● Check if the refrigerator is located on a stable oor or is installed properly.
●Check if there is any object in contact with the refrigerator.
Lamp does not turn on.
●Please contact Panasonic service center.
●Do you put the food near cold air duct?
●
Do you adjust the temperature control at “Max”? Should adjust to “Med” or “Min”.
Food becomes frozen
●Are the temperature setting of refrigerator compartment set to
something other than “Med” ?
●Did you open the doors frequently, or store very hot food?
●The learning function may automatically disable ECONAVI operation
during times of frequent use.
ECONAVI does not
operate.
(the ECONAVI lamp
does not light)
●Is there a power failure?
If a power failure occurs, the leaning function data collected will be
lost. ECONAVI operation will rarely be performed until the learning
function has collected the data again.
ECONAVI operation is
rarely performed.
ECONAVI operation
is stopped part way
though.
●If the auto defrost function is turned on during ECONAVI operation,
normal cooling function will be performed after auto defrost. ECONAVI
operation may be stopped during the defrost and cooling process.
●The learning function may sometimes restart the
normal cooling operation.
●Is the light intensity sensor hidden?
●Is there dirt or scratches on the control panel (light
intensity section)?
●ECONAVI operation may be performed while
the refrigerator is being used depending on the
conditions of use, but the cooling performance is
maintained.
ECONAVI operation is
performed too often
(the ECONAVI lamp
rarely turns off).
The ECONAVI lamp does not light properly.
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Specication
Model No. NR-BR34A
Freezer Star Rating
Capacity (L)
Gross / Storage
(AS/NZS 4474.1:2007)
Total 342 / 282
Freezer 92 / 48
Refrigerator 250 / 234
Outside Dimensions
Width x Depth x Height (mm) 600 x 629 x 1,724
Refrigerant Type R600a
Net Weight (kg/lb) 54 / 119
Cooling System Non-frost cooling.
Rated Voltage (V)
Rated Frequency (Hz) Refer to the rating label put at the door.
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Memo
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Memo
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Panasonic Corporation
Web site : http://panasonic.net
©Panasonic Appliances (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 2014
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