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.
Introduction
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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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