Panasonic NR-BT268 User manual

Operating Instructions
Refrigerator (For Household Use)
Model No. NR-BT268
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
●Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.
Before using this product, please pay particular attention to the
“Safety precautions” section (Pages 2 to 7) for safe use.
●Please ensure the date and name of store of purchase are stamped
in warranty card and keep it stored together with these operating
instructions in a safe place for future reference.
HK
ARAH0A106850
T1019-0
Printed in Thailand
10-2019
Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions........................................2
Installation
Installation.....................................................8
Operation
Parts Identification ........................................9
To use all features.......................................10
- Control Panel ................................... 10
- ECONAVI Operation......................... 10
- Food Storage ....................................11
- Using Tips......................................... 12
- Freezer Compartment ...................... 13
- Refrigerator Compartment ............... 13
Appendix
Cleaning, removing and re-installing...........14
Troubleshooting ..........................................16
Specifications..............................................16
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
This expression presumes
possibility of a death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
This expression presumes
possibility of personal injury
or property damage.
This sign means prohibited action
iso-butane
This sign means required actions
This sign means do not
disassemble
Risk of fire / flammable materials
For power plug and cord...
●Periodically wipe the power plug with a dry cloth. (Dust
accumulated on the plug of a refrigerator that operates
continuously leads to reduced insulation due to moisture
and may cause fire.)
●Plug into a wall outlet of the rated voltage on its own with
the rated current and insert plug fully.
●Connect to an exclusive wall outlet for the refrigerator
only. Avoid connecting other appliances to the same wall
outlet. Unroll entire length of the cord before plugging in.
●Unplug the unit when cleaning the refrigerator.
●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.
●Please ensure minimum clearance of 10 cm for air
ventilation and prevent damage to the power cord.
WARNING
Introduction
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For power plug and cord...
●Do not let the cord get damaged.
●Do not insert or disconnect the power plug into/from the
wall socket with wet hands.
●When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord
is not trapped or damaged.
●Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
When recycling the product...
●Before taking the refrigerator to be recycled, please
remove all the door gasket to prevent locking a child in it.
●The operating instructions should be handed over to
any person who would use or handle the refrigerator
whenever the refrigerator would be transferred to another
location and delivered to a recycling plant.
●Cyclo-Pentane is used for insulation of this refrigerator
and flammable gas is used for refrigerant. When
disposing of this unit, please discard it by the proper
method and do not dispose of the unit by burning.
●The warning labels mentioned above should be kept
throughout the life of the refrigerator.
In order to prevent fires,
electrical shocks, explosion,
injuries, etc.
In case of emergency...
iso-butane
●Maintenance work must only be carried out at
workshop by well-trained maintenance worker.
●Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant and chemicals or scientific
specimens in the appliance.
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●Do not use electrical appliances such as a deodorizer in
the refrigerator. Leaked refrigerant may catch fire from
a spark of the electrical contacts and may cause an
explosion.
●Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
●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.
On top of the refrigerator...
●Do not put anything on top of refrigerator. Otherwise,
it may fall due to vibration of the machine. You may be
injured.
When installing...
●Do not install the product in locations exposed to water.
●Provide a grounding connection or install a ground-fault
interrupter when the product is installed in a humid or
wet location.
(Contact your distributor.)
●Do not block the ventilation port of the refrigerator or
spaces around it.
Leaked refrigerant may cause a fire and explosion.
●Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
●For safety it should be checked that the ground
connection system in the house has been installed
correctly.
WARNING
Safety Precautions
Introduction
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When using...
●Do not let any children hang or ride on the refrigerator
door, the unit may turn over and cause an accident.
●Do not apply water on the body or interior. Electrical
insulation could deteriorate and may cause shocks or fire.
●Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (piping on the
back). The flammable refrigerant may catch fire and lead
to an explosion.
●Do not touch the compressor or pipes because of high
temperature. There is a risk of burn injury.
●Do not spray combustible chemicals near the refrigerator.
●If you detect a burning smell, disconnect the power plug.
●If you detect a gas leak from the cooling range, ventilate
the kitchen.
●If you have damaged the refrigerant circuit (piping on
the back), then ventilate the kitchen and contact your
distributor.
●Refrigerator LED lamp.
The refrigerator LED lamp is designed specially for this
product, it does not function on individual replacing.
If replacement is required, please contact your dealer or
authorised service agent.
●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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CAUTION
When storing food...
●Do not freeze glass bottles, that there is a risk of injury.
(If the liquid in a glass bottle is frozen and broken, you
may be injured.)
●Do not touch frozen foods or
containers (especially metallic)
with wet hands.
●Do not eat any smelling or
colour-changed food. Rotten food
may cause illness.
●Do not subject glass trays to high impact.
(Otherwise those glass trays may break and you may
be injured)
●Food containers must reach the bottom of the door
shelves.
●The foods must not protrude from the shelf.
When opening/closing the doors...
●Do not open the refrigerator doors when someone is in
the vicinity of the refrigerator.
●Mind the gap between the doors. They may nip your
hand while closing the door.
●Do not push drawers by holding them at the top.
●Be careful not to place your feet under the bottom drawer.
When cleaning...
●Do not place your hands or feet beneath the bottom of
the refrigerator.
●Be cautions of hot copper pipe inside pan water evap
when removing it.
●Do not clean the refrigerator with chemical substance or
liquid. It will cause damage and have corrosion on the
surface.
Safety Precautions
Introduction
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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.
When moving or transporting the refrigerator...
●Do not transport the refrigerator in a horizontal position.
Laying the refrigerator horizontally may damage
the piping. If any damage is noticed, do not
touch the refrigerator. Avoid using fire and ventilate
the room and contact the service agent immediately.
●Apply protective covering, etc. to floors with
a fragile surface.
●Hold the carrying handles when
transporting the refrigerator.
When using...
●Do not place warm/hot foodstuffs in the refrigerator.
Store warm food and drinks after they have cooled.
●Do not open refrigerator frequently or leave it open for
long time in order to prevent water dripping inside and
waste energy.
When the refrigerator will not be used for a long period of
time...
●Unplug the refrigerator and take out all the food in the
refrigerator.
●Wipe off all the water and open the refrigerator to keep
it dry.
Caution for using
Introduction
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Installation
Do not install the unit on the following
locations:
●Locations subject to heat and direct sunlight
(The cooling power will be reduced and
electricity wasted.)
●Poorly ventilated locations with high humidity
(It may become rusted and cause leakage
current.)
●Locations where the surface is unstable and
slanted
 On carpet, mats, or vinyl floors, place a
plate underneath the refrigerator.
●Locations not allowing the power plug to be
cleaned easily
(Dust accumulated may cause a fire.)
Has a heat radiating space been
provided around the refrigerator?
10 cm or more
at the back of
the refrigerator
5 cm or more
both left and right
30 cm or more
above the
refrigerator
Refrigerator doors should not be opened
during the interior cooling process.
The doors should not be
opened until the interior has
cooled down sufficiently.
(Warm air flowing into the
interior will block the cooling
function.)
Please wait until the interior has cooled
down.
●It may take approximately four hours to cool
down the interior.
●It may take 24 hours or more to cool down
the interior and achieve equilibrium.
Fix the refrigerator.
Turn the adjuster
bolt (right and left)
until they reach the
floor to stabilize the
refrigerator.
Requests and notices
Do not peel the seal on the back.
Otherwise, the cooling performance
may deteriorate. If you have peeled
it, then cut a cloth packing tape
into a square and paste it onto the
refrigerator.
●The first operation of the
compressor or the fan will cause
a little bit noise but it is normal as
it is working in high-speed.
Once the interior cool down, the
sound will become smaller and
normal.
Have any measures
taken against tipping
due to earthquakes?
In order to prevent the
refrigerator from tipping,
permanently fix it by using
belts, etc.
Seal
OperationInstallation (Before using for product.)
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Parts Identification
 SPECIAL FEATURE
●NON-CFC
This unit uses totally NON-FLON MATERIALS both for refrigerant (iso-butane (R600a)) and for
insulation (Cyclo-Pentane). These materials do not damage the earths ozone layer and has almost
no effect on global warming.
●INVERTER
In accordance with temperature change inside the compartment, the compressor will run at different
speeds. When the temperature inside the refrigerator is stable, the compressor will run at a lower
speed to save energy and lower noise. When powerful cooling is required, the compressor will run
at a higher speed.
AREFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
BFREEZER COMPARTMENT
1LED lamp
2Refrigerator Temperature Control
3Cold Air Control
4Glass tray
5Vegetable case
6Ice tray
7Ice box
8Case FCB
9Egg tray
!Egg shelf
"Free pocket
#Door gasket PC
$Bottle shelf
%Tray FC
&Door gasket FC
(Leg shell
)Adjuster bolt
~Evap pan
+Compressor
Product view from behind
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COLD AIR CONTROL REFRIGERATOR TEMP. CONTROL
●Settings at time of purchase.
●Do not subject the control panel to a strong impact, or hit it
with a hard object.
(The surface may be cracked or scratched)
Control panel (P.10)
Operation
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To use all features
Control Panel
 Temperature setting and a guide of temperature
The temperature can be adjusted for 1-3 levels.
Operate the [REFRIGERATOR TEMP. CONTROL] when changing the temperature of
refrigerator compartment.
Button TEMP. CONTROL REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
“1” (Min) Higher than “2” by approximately 2°C~ 3°C
“2” (Med) Approximately 3°C ~ 5°C
“3” (Max) Lower than “2” by approximately 2°C ~ 3°C
Operate the [COLD AIR CONTROL] by sliding the lever to adjust cold air control.
Button COLD AIR CONTROL
“REFRIGE.MAX” Refrigerator compartment takes priority.
“NORMAL” Cold air condition is normal.
“FREEZER MAX” Freezer compartment takes priority.
Normally, use the refrigerator with the temperature set to “2” and “NORMAL” (Med).
(If the temperature control of the refrigerator compartment or freezer compartment is
set to other than “2” and “NORMAL” (Med), ECONAVI does not operate.)
●The temperature control can vary depending on the environment and amount of food
stored in the refrigerator.
●Cold air control lever may become unsmooth after long usage. More force may need to be
applied.
ECONAVI Operation
This model also has ECONAVI mode, but it does not feature ECONAVI lamp and light
intensity sensor.
The refrigerator detects the opening and closing of the refrigerator door to automatically
control operation to ensure maximum energy saving.*1
 ECONAVI operation
●The refrigerator learns the lifestyle patterns of your family from door opening and time
periods of infrequent use to maximise energy efficiency.
●The refrigerator learns your lifestyle patterns from the previous 3 weeks of use and uses
that data from the 4th week onwards.
 Settings for enabling ECONAVI operation
●ECONAVI operation is automatically enabled when the temperature control for both the
refrigerator and freezer compartment is set to “2” and “NORMAL” (Med).
●It is not possible to force to start of the ECONAVI mode.
Remark
*1The effectiveness of the ECONAVI mode is depended on the ambient temperature and the
number of times the refrigerator door is opened and closed and the state in which food is
stored.
Operation
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Food Storage
 In order to preserve food quality for long time,
please store it in the right place.
When storing food...
●Foodstuff such as vegetable, fruits and fresh food
should be wrapped or pack in box before freezing
and refrigerating.
●If you will put high moisture content into refrigerator,
should be sealed and wrapped to prevent dew and
frost.
●Drinking water, beverage bottles should be sealed
to prevent the odour.
●Store fruits and vegetables in vegetable case,
where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality
for longer time periods.
Where to store these different foodstuffs?
Approx.
0°C~5°C
Refrigerator
compartment
For regular storage of food and drinks or
temporary storage of these to be served
soon.
Approx.
3°C~8°C Vegetable
case
A rather high humidity keep fruits and
vegetables fresh and juicy.
Approx.
-23°C~-18°C
Freezer
compartment
For storage of frozen or dried foods.
●When set to “2” (Med), the temperature may vary slightly depending on the usage
conditions.
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Vegetable
case
Operation
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To use all features
Using Tips
Do not stuff food into the
compartments.
That may
interfere with
the cold air flow.
Provide sufficient
space between
foods.
Store warm food and drinks
after they have cooled.
Otherwise, they will
not only raise the
interior temperature,
but also affect the
freshness of other
foods.
Do not block the cold air
outlet with food items!
If cool air does
not spread into
every corner of
compartments,
then the interior
will not be
sufficiently
cooled and more
electricity will be
consumed.
Basics of energy saving
Save cool air!
When condensation occurs.
 The humidity in the vegetable case is high and condensation may occur.
Just wipe off the water drops.
Do not put food in the refrigerator when it is not necessary.
 A cold dark place will suffice!
It is not necessary to store uncut onions,
potatoes, etc. in the refrigerator (except
during the summer).
 Cool just before you eat!
If uncut tropical fruits are cooled down
excessively, they may be discolored or their
vitamin contents may decrease.
Storage using tightly sealed containers is recommended!
To prevent the
interior from being
discolored!
To prevent odors
from spreading!
●Cut citrus fruits
(→The plastic will be discolored white.)
●Garlicky or other strong smelling vegetables
(→Odors will spread to other nearby food.)
(Air outlet)
Operation
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Freezer Compartment
Making ice
1
Take out the ice tray
Take out the ice tray. 2
Fill with water
Fill water up to the “WATER LEVEL” line.
Water level
Ice tray
3
Making ice
Place ice tray inside freezer, wait until
ice is made.
4
To remove ice cubes
Twist the ice tray in opposite directions.
(Pour out the ice cubes into the ice box.)
Ice box
Refrigerator Compartment
The position of the second tray from the top can be changed.
(1) Lift up the back of the tray and pull it
forward.
(2) Insert the tray in the desired position by
reversing the steps.
Requests
●Glass shelves are heavy.
Please handle them carefully so that they do not fall and cause any damage or injury.
Operation
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Cleaning, removing and re-installing
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.
When the plug is disconnected, leave it for 5 minutes before plugging again. If not, the
compressor may not work.
Cleaning
Clean the refrigerator immediately after
it is stained!.
Wipe off stains on the interior
surfaces quickly before they
harden. In particular, cooking
oil may cause plastic to crack
and citrus juice may cause
the refrigerator to become
discolored. When stains
cannot be removed easily,
wipe them with a cloth lightly soaked in neutral
kitchen detergent. Then, wipe with a cloth lightly
dipped in water.
Clean the detachable items occasionally...
Once a week for the
ice tray. As a guide,
remove the trays, door
shelves, etc. and wash
them by immersing them
in lukewarm water every
three months.
Clean the door gasket at least once a month.
Clean by wiping with a soft damp cloth. Petroleum
gel has been applied to the door gasket on the hinge
side of the unit, be careful not to wipe this off.
Notices
The “door gasket” is replaceable by an authorised service agent.
If the door gasket comes off while cleaning, it can be pushed back into the groove.
Requests
Do not use the following items for cleaning. (Otherwise, the surface will be scratched.)
Alkaline or faintly
Alkaline
Kitchen detergents
(They crack plastic!)
Cleanser or soap
powder
Benzine, thinner,
alcohol, acid, petroleum
Scrubber Hot Water
Point where petroleum
gel was applied.
Rub the door surface with a soft damp cloth.
Rub the control panels with a dry cloth.
Use lukewarm
water!
Remove and
rinse!
Introduction
Appendix
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Appendix
Door shelf Once every 3 months
 Removing
Hold the selves at botton left and right side
then slowly lift it up until it is released.
Slide the shelves
upward.
 Attaching
Set each shelf horizontally, with the mark
[>PS<] on the right, and push it down until
properly locked.
PC Glass tray Once every 3 months
 Removing
1Lift up the back of the tray and pull it
outward. Once the protrusions of the
tray are unhooked from the rails and
remove it.
 Attaching
2Push the tray until it reached the
end lock.
Protrusion
Glass tray
Rail
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Attention
●When removing the tray above the crisper, please pull out the crisper first and then follow
to removing the tray as above details.
●In case of attaching the tray and it does not lock, make sure that you did not attach it the
wrong tray.
●Trays are made of glass and heavy.
Please handle them with care so that they do not fall and cause any damage or injury.
For attaching trays, hold them with the protrusion side down and firmly insert.
Vegetable case Once every 3 months
 Removing
1Pull the case unit
forward until it reaches
the end of the stopper.
2Lift the front of the
case unit slightly and
remove completely.
 Attaching
1Insert the case unit
into the supports.
2Raise the case unit
up slightly and push
forward until the end
is reached.
Notices ●To keep vegetable and fruit and to maintain its vitamins, please push until
it locks property after use or clean the vegetable case.
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Introduction
Appendix
Troubleshooting
In these cases? Check here.
The refrigerator does not
operate.
●Check that the plug and wall socket are in good condition.
●Check if there is any problem with the mains fuse or house wiring.
●Check by unplugging for 5 minutes and plugging back in.
The refrigerator does not
cool enough.
●Check to be sure that light in control panel is display at proper position
(P.10)
●Check to ensure that the refrigerator is not overloaded with foodstuffs
or that hot food have been placed in the refrigerator.
●Is the refrigerator exposed to direct sunlight or a heat source?
●Is the refrigerator door completely closed?
●Is the refrigerator door opened frequently?
Vapor generated inside and
outside the cabinet / surface
of door.
●Condensation may appear on the surface of the cabinet when
humidity is high or air circulation around the unit is poor.
●If there is condensation inside, check if the door is completely closed.
●Is the refrigerator frequently opened or left open for a long time?
●Have any hot foodstuffs been placed inside the refrigerator?
The refrigerator generates
noise.
●Check if the refrigerator is located on a stable, level floor and is
installed correctly. Use the adjuster bolt if required to level the
refrigerator. (P.8)
●Check if there is any object in contact with the refrigerator.
●Cracking sound within caused by the parts adjusting temperature
which is normal.
●After installation, the refrigerator may make loud noise.
The noise will be less when the refrigerator has been cooled.
Food becomes frozen
●Was the food placed near the cold air duct?
●If the temperature control has been set to “3” (Max) try adjusting the
temperature control to the “1” (Min) setting.
Specifications
Model No. NR-BT268
Freezer Star Rating
Capacity (L)
Gross/Storage
(IEC 62552)
Total 263/221
Freezer 67/42
Refrigerator 196/179
Outside Dimensions
Width x Depth x Height (mm) 550 x 600 x 1580
Refrigerant Type R600a
Net Weight (kg/lb) 46/101
Cooling System Non-frost cooling.
Rated Voltage (V)
Rated Frequency (Hz)
Refer to the rating label attached at the door or the back of the cabinet.
Panasonic Corporation
Website: http://www.panasonic.com
© Panasonic Appliances (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 2019
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