Panasonic NR-BX46CWKAU User manual

Operating Instructions
Refrigerator (For Household Use)
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.
AUS
ARAH1E202310
T0620-0
Printed in Thailand
06-2020
Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions........................................2
Installation
Installation.....................................................8
Operation
Parts Identification ......................................10
To use all features.......................................11
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- Using Tips......................................... 16
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Appendix
Cleaning, removing and re-installing...........19
Troubleshooting ..........................................22
Specifications..............................................24
Model No. NR-BX46CWKAU / NR-BX46CWSAU
NR-BX41CWKAU / NR-BX41CWPAU
NR-BX46CWKAU /
NR-BX46CWSAU

Introduction
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
2

Introduction
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.
3

Introduction
● 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
4

Introduction
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.
5

Introduction
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.
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
6

Introduction
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
7

Installation
Installation
Is the refrigerator installed in 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
(Rust will be caused.)
●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?
5 cm or more
at the back of
the refrigerator
3 cm or more
both left and right
8.6 cm or more
above the
refrigerator
For safety, the grounding connection should be done
(For a refrigerator with plug (2-pin plug) without any grounding wire)
The grounding connection will allow prevention of danger resulted from electricity leakage.
The grounding connection can be performed in 2 ways as follows:
●In the case that the grounding receptacle has been
prepared for the socket (plug socket), connect the
grounding wire to the screw used for grounding
connection at the bottom rear of the refrigerator
(regarding the screw used for grounding connection,
please notice the symbol) as shown in the
illustration 1.
●In the case that the socket (plug socket) has not
been provided with any grounding receptacle,
connect the grounding wire to the screw at the
bottom of the refrigerator, (as regard to the screw
used for grounding connection, please notice the
symbol). And then connect the other end to the
grounding rod as shown in the illustration 2.
Prohibited spots for grounding connection
●Water supply pipes and gas pipes (dangers from electric shock or explosion).
●The grounding wires of telephone cords and lightning rods (dangers from lightning).
1
2
Grounding
receptacle
Grounding wire
Illustration for the
grounding connection
Before using for product.
8

Installation
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.
Requests and notices
Refrigerator doors should not be opened
during the interior cooling process.
The doors should not be
opened until the interior
has been 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 in the summer, etc.
Have any measures taken
against tipping due to
earthquakes?
In order to prevent the
refrigerator from tipping,
permanently fix it by using
belts, etc.
Fix the refrigerator.
Turn the adjuster
bolts (right and left)
until they reach the
floor to stabilize the
refrigerator.
Seal
9

Operation
SPECIAL FEATURE
●NON-FLON
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 motor will run at different speeds. When the
temperature inside the refrigerator is stable, the motor will run at a lower speed to save energy and lower noise.
When powerful cooling is required, the motor will run at a higher speed.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
PRIME FRESH CASE
LED lamp
PC Glass tray
Glass tray crisper
Vegetable case
Shelf
Egg tray
Water tank
Bottle shelf
Ice twister
Ice box
Top freezer case
Middle freezer case
Bottom freezer case
Door gasket FC
Adjuster bolt
Compressor
Evap pan
Control panel
Control panel
Product view from behind
ECONAVI (P. 13)
LED display
Freezer (P. 11)
Prime Fresh (P. 11)
Fridge (P. 11)
Prime Fresh + (P. 13)
Quick Freezing (P. 14)
+
Fridge (P.11)
Freezer (P. 11)
Prime Fresh +
(P. 13)
Prime Fresh (P. 11)
Quick Freezing
(P. 14)
Parts Identification
A
A
B
C
1
2
3
4
5
7
Free rack
6
8
10
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
1
25
7
6
10
9
3
15 13
16
17
18
12
19
20
B
C
NR-BX41CWKAU /
NR-BX41CWPAU
NR-BX46CWKAU /
NR-BX46CWSAU
Hygiene filter
19
20
4
11
14
8
Door gasket PC
Water Dispenser (P.17)
Lever cover
Child lock
Lever
Case dispenser
10