Panasonic NR-BY552 User manual

Contents
Safety precautions●................................................................................................................................2
Required action●.....................................................................................................................................4
Installation●.............................................................................................................................................5
Parts identification●................................................................................................................................6
Food storage in the freezer compartment●.............................................................................................7
How to make ice cubes●.........................................................................................................................7
Temperature control●..............................................................................................................................7
Quick freezing●.......................................................................................................................................9
ECONAVI●operation..............................................................................................................................9
How to clean the refrigerator●..............................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting●.................................................................................................................................. 11
Specification●..........................................................................................................................Back page
NR-BY552
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.
AK-157250
T0412-0
Printed in Thailand
Operating Instructions
Refrigerator
Model No. NR-BY552
AUS/NZ
For Household Use
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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.]
These signs mean prohibited action.
This sign means required action.
iso-butane
In case of emergency...In case of emergency...
Stop●using the refrigerator immediately
if there is an abnormality or failure.
(Otherwise it may cause smoke, a fire or
electrical shock.)
Abnormality and failure examples.
- Power cord or plug is abnormally hot.
- Power cord is deeply cut or deformed.
- There is a burning smell.
- You can feel tingling electricity.
A flammable refrigerant is used. If you●
have damaged the cooling circuit (piping),
open the windows to ventilate the room
and contact your dealer. (Otherwise it
may cause an electrical shock, ignition or
explosion.)
Do not●disassemble, repair or modify
the refrigerator by yourself. If repairs are
required, please consult your dealer or
authorised service center.
Do not●use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
iso-butaneiso-butane
Otherwise it may cause
a fire, injury, explosion,
electrical shock.
Do not●use electrical
appliances such as a
deodorizer in the refrigerator.
(If the refrigerant leaks, then
it may catch fire due to sparks
on the contacts.)
Do not●store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant
and chemicals or scientific specimens in this
appliance.
Maintenance work can only be carried out by●
authorised service agents.
Servicing personal in Queensland are hereby●
advised that Queensland installation/servicing
requirements must be followed, including
the need for a Gas Work Authorisation
(hydrocarbon refrigerants), if the gas system
of this appliance is opened or charged.
(Australia only)
This appliance contains a small quantity of●
R600a refrigerant which is environmentally
friendly, but flammable. It does not damage
the ozone layer, nor does it increase the
greenhouse effect.
During transportation and installation, ensure●
that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged.
Leaking refrigerant can ignite and may●
damage the eyes.
In the event any damage does occur, avoid●
exposure to open fires and any device which
creates a spark. Disconnect the appliance
from the mains power.
Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the●
appliance is located for several minutes.
Notify Panasonic NZ Customer●
Care on 0800 726 222 for
necessary action and advice.
The room for installing the●
appliance must be at least 1 cubic
metre per 8 grams of refrigerant.
The refrigerant quantity contained
in this appliance is noted on the
Rating Plate of the appliance.
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WARNING
Otherwise it may cause
a fire, injury, explosion,
electrical shock.
Safety precautions Please be sure to follow these instructions.
Do not ● plug or unplug with wet hands.
Do not
● let the cord or plug be damaged. If
the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by an authorised service agent.
Disconnect the power plug when cleaning. ●
Plug into a wall outlet of the correct rated ●
voltage on its own and ensure the plug is fully
inserted.
Reserve one plug for the refrigerator only. Avoid
●
connecting many appliances to the same plug.
Remove dust periodically from the power plug.
●
If you detect a gas leak, do not touch the power ●
plug and ventilate the kitchen.
If you detect a burning smell, disconnect the
●
power plug and ventilate the room.
Do not●damage the cooling circuit (piping
on the back). The flammable refrigerant
may catch fire and lead to an explosion.
Do not●touch compressor or pipe, this area
is high temperature.
Do not●let any children hang off the
refrigerator door, it may overturn onto the
child.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the refrigerator.
Do not●place any water containers on the
top of the refrigerator.
Do not●fill the gaps around the refrigerator.
(If the refrigerant leaks, then it may catch
fire.)
This appliance is not intended to use by●
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been supervised by responsible
person for their safety.
CAUTION
When opening/closing the doors...
While opening the●
refrigerator, be
careful not to pinch
other one’s hand
holding the door.
Mind the gap●
between the doors.
They may nip your
hand while closing the door.
When storing food...
Do not●cause a high impact to
the glass trays. Doing so may
result in breakage or injury.
Do not●
freeze glass bottles.
(If the liquid in a glass bottle is frozen, then the
bottle may break and the liquid may leak out.)
Hold the refrigerator tightly ●
when transporting.
Apply protective covering, etc.
●
to floors with a fragile surface.
Ensure the refrigerator is
●
transported the correct way up (see page 5).
When moving the refrigerator...
Otherwise it may
cause burn injury,
accidents.
When recycling the product... For power plug and cord...
When using...
Before taking the refrigerator to be●
recycled, please remove all doors to
prevent locking a child in it.
The warning labels mentioned above●
should be kept throughout the life of the
refrigerator.
The user manual 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.
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When opening/closing the doors...
Do not●refrigerate items bigger than the tray or
shelves as the door will not close completely causing
the leakage of cool air and high energy consumption.
Do not●open the refrigerator frequently or leave
it open for long periods of time. This is to prevent
water dripping inside and the waste of electricity.
Frequently check the doors are closed correctly and●
that the door seals are not leaking.
When using...
When the plug is disconnected, leave●
the unit for 10 minutes before plugging in
again.
Do not●put anything on top of the
refrigerator. Otherwise, it may fall due
to vibration.
Adjust the temperature according●
to the actual operating condition for
energy saving.
If you will not be at home for several days and there●
are nothing refrigerated in the refrigerator, the plug
should be disconnected for energy saving.
When cleaning...
Do not●clean the refrigerator with any
chemical substances or liquids. This
will cause damage and corrosion to
the surface of the unit.
Clean the water evaporator pan located over the●
compressor at the back of the refrigerator every
three months to prevent any odors generated from
humidity.
10
minutes
Required action
Do not●place warm/hot foodstuffs in the
refrigerator. Store warm food and drinks
after they have cooled.
Do not●overload the refrigerator. A gap
must be provided between foodstuffs to
maintain the cooling effect.
Store fruits and vegetables in the utility●
box. Trapped moisture in the utility box
will help to preserve food quality for
longer time periods.
Drinking water and beverage bottles●
should be sealed to prevent odours.
Foodstuffs such as vegetables, fruits●
and fresh foods should be wrapped
or packed correctly before freezing or
refrigerating.
Place foods such as meat or fish in the●
freezer if you wish to store them for an
extended period.
Foodstuffs with a high moisture content●
should be placed in a sealed container to
prevent dew or frost forming.
If possible, use the utility box to store fruit●
or vegetables separately to extend the
storage time of fruits and vegetables.
When storing food...
Utility box
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8.6 cm
5 cm
3 cm
3 cm
Installation
The clearance between the top of the refrigerator and the●
ceiling is at least 8.6 cm.
The clearance between the wall and the rear of the●
refrigerator is at least 5 cm.
The clearance from the side of the refrigerator and the wall●
is at least 3 cm.
Ensure that the below air gaps are followed
Do not●locate the refrigerator in a humid place as rust may
form and may cause electrical leakage.
Do not●locate the refrigerator in an area that exposes it to direct
sunlight.
Do not●locate the refrigerator near any heat generating source such
as a cook top, dishwasher or oven.
The refrigerator must be located in a place that ensures there is good●
air circulation around the refrigerator.
If the refrigerator is placed on an uneven surface, use the adjustable●
feet to ensure the refrigerator stands level.
When moving or shifting the refrigerator, remove the ice twister, ice box, top freezer case, water●
evaporator pan etc. and check to be sure there is no water in the refrigerator.
When the refrigerator has been moved to the location, turn the adjustable front feet to ensure that●
the refrigerator is stable.
If the unit cannot be transported upright, please contact the customer care center for further●
guidance. Transporting the unit on the incorrect side may cause damage to the refrigerator.
The refrigerator LED lamp is designed specifically for this product. If replacement is required,●
please contact your dealer or authorised service agent.
This appliance must be properly grounded.●
To extract the power cord from the unit for use, remove the water evaporator pan, extract the●
power cord and reinsert the water evaporator pan.
Ventilation Requirements
Area Around the Installed Unit
Moving or shifting
LED lamp and Grounding
Power Cord
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Water evaporator pan
Compressor
Freezer control and
quick freezing mode
Parts identification
QUICK FREEZING button
FREEZER CONTROL button
INVERTER
These controls are located on the front of the refrigerator.
Product view from behind.
Egg shelf
Egg shelf with egg tray
Utility box
Left provision
compartment shelf
Right provision
compartment shelf
Bottle shelf
Slide bottle stopper
LED lamp
Refrigerator temperature
control
Small tempered glass
tray
Large tempered glass
tray
Bottom freezer case
Ice box
Ice twister
Chiller case
Tempered glass tray
chiller
Vegetable crisper
Tempered glass tray
crisper
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Top freezer case
Adjustable feet
NR-BY552
SPECIAL FEATURE
1) NON-FREON
This unit uses totally NON-FREON 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.
2) INVERTER
As the temperature inside the refrigerator changes, 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.
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Temperature control
Food storage in the freezer compartment
Bottom Freezer Case
Maximum Storage
If the stored food exceeds the edge of the container, the
freezer door may not close completely and the compartment
may become frosted and may also result in higher energy
consumption.
Remark
When Operating The Refrigerator for the First Time
After connecting the mains plug, ensure that the temperature controls for both the refrigerator compartment
and freezer compartment are set to the “MED” position and is left in the “MED” position for 24 hours for
effective cooling operation. After this initial 24 hour period, the temperature can be set to individual preference.
Refrigerator compartment temperature control
The temperature can be adjusted
for MIN - MAX levels.
“MAX” Approx. -19°C ~ -24°C
“MED” Approx. -17°C ~ -22°C
“MIN” Approx. -13°C ~ -18°C
Freezer compartment temperature control
The temperature can be adjusted for MIN, MED and
MAX levels.
“MIN” Approx. 5°C ~ 10°C
“MED” Approx. 2°C ~ 7°C
“MAX” Approx. -1°C ~ 4°C
How to make ice cubes
STEP
1. Pull out the ice twister.
2. Fill the ice twister with water until the water reaches
the water level line. Then place tray back into the ice
making compartment.
3. To remove ice cubes.
1) Ensure that the ice box has been placed in the
Quick Ice Making compartment.
2) Twist the ice twister clockwise.
(The ice cubes will drop into the ice box.)
Remark
If the ice twister is twisted while the ice box is not located in the Quick Ice Making compartment, ice●
and water will fall inside the unit or onto the floor. Please ensure that the ice box has been installed to
receive the falling ice.
Do not pour or spill water into the ice box, doing so may result in the ice box cracking.●
WATER LEVEL LINE
ICE TWISTER
ICE BOX
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Temperature control
This refrigerator is specially designed with adjustable temperature levels using 9 different temperature
levels as explained below:
How to operate the “9 levels” mode
1. Set the LED display to the “MIN” position by pressing the “FREEZER CONTROL” button.
2. Press and hold the “FREEZER CONTROL” button for 10 seconds until the LED display is at the
“MIN” position and blinking.
3. Use the “FREEZER CONTROL” button to set the required temperature mode, where one is the
minimum cooling mode and nine is the maximum cooling mode.
LED Display table
To reset the setting “9 levels” mode
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to return the unit to normal operation mode.
NOTE:
The temperature control can vary depending on the environment and quantity of foodstuffs stored in
the refrigerator.
Cooling
Level Minimum
Step 1 2 3 4 5
FREEZER
CONTROL
LED
DISPLAY
Cooling
Level Maximum
Step 6789
FREEZER
CONTROL
LED
DISPLAY
Not lightingBlinkingLighting
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ECONAVI lamp
Light intensity sensor
Quick freezing
ECONAVI operation
Remark :
1The efficiency of the ECONAVI mode is dependant on the ambient temperature, ambient brightness
and the number of times the refrigerator door is 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
ECONAVI operation is automatically enabled when the temperature control for the freezer●
compartment is set to “MED”.
ECONAVI mode does not operate if the “QUICK FREEZING” mode is in operation.●
It is not possible to force the start of the ECONAVI mode.●
ECONAVI mode: The refrigerator learns the lifestyle●
patterns of your family from door opening and time periods
of infrequent use to maximise energy efficiency.
NOTE:
The refrigerator learns your lifestyle patterns from the●
previous 3 weeks of use and uses that data from the 4th
week onwards. Therefore the ECONAVI lamp “ON/OFF”
pattern may change from the 4th week onwards.
Notes:
To stop the “QUICK FREEZING” operation, press the “QUICK FREEZING” button.●
A flashing Blue light LED●indicates the defrosting system is active. The “QUICK
FREEZING” operation will start once the defrost cycle has finished.
The Freezer temperature control will not operate during “QUICK FREEZING” mode as●
the compressor is already at maximum operating levels for the “QUICK FREEZING”
mode.
How to operate the “QUICK FREEZING” mode
The refrigerator detects the opening and closing of the refrigerator door and the brightness around the
refrigerator to automatically control operation to ensure maximum energy saving1.
Press the “QUICK FREEZING” button, the Blue light LED●turns on to denote
150 min. “QUICK FREEZING” mode.
The “QUICK FREEZING” operation will automatically stop after 150 min. and return●
to normal mode. The Blue light LED will turn off to denote the end of the “QUICK
FREEZING” process.
Settings for enabling ECONAVI operation
ECONAVI lamp is on during ECONAVI operation
The refrigerator performs the ECONAVI energy saving operation when it becomes dark●2around
the refrigerator such as overnight when you are asleep.
The brightness of the ECONAVI lamp is lowered approximately 5 minutes after it is lit.●
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Removing the vegetable crisper
and chiller case for cleaning.
Removing the bottom freezer case
for cleaning.
Removing trays for cleaning.
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1
Interior cleaning
Clean stains with warm water and a soft cloth. If the stain cannot be removed
easily, use warm water and a mild detergent. Use a soft cloth to
remove any excess detergent.
2
Exterior cleaning
Clean by using a soft cloth with warm water and mild detergent.
Ensure that any detergent left behind is wiped off.
3
Door Seal Cleaning
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 while●
cleaning, it can be pushed back into the groove.
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 upward and
pulling the tray forward
until it comes free.
Attaching●
2. Push the tray back into place until it locks
into place.
1. Pull the freezer draw
out towards yourself.
2. Lift up the drawer
slightly and pull
towards yourself until it
reaches the stoppers.
3. Lift both sides of the
bottom freezer case
and move upward to
remove.
Removing egg shelf, bottle shelf
and left/right provision compartment
shelf for cleaning.
Removing●
1. Lift it upward,
alternating between
the right and left side.
Attaching●
2. Place on both
supports and then press in until it reaches
the end of supports.
Removing●
1. Pull the vegetable
crisper or chiller case
forward until it reaches
the end of the stopper.
2. Lift the front of the
vegetable crisper or
chiller case slightly and
remove completely.
Attaching●
1. Insert the vegetable
crisper or chiller case
into the supports.
2. Raise the vegetable
Use lukewarm
water!
Alkaline or faintly
Alkaline
Kitchen detergents
(They crack plastic!)
Cleanser or soap
powder
Benzine, thinner,
alcohol, acid, petroleum
Scrubber Hot Water
How to clean the refrigerator
Notes:
When removing the tray above the vegetable●
crisper, please remove the vegetable crisper
first before removing the tray.
If the tray is not locking into place, ensure that●
you are attaching the correct tray.
Remark
To ensure that fruit and vegetables retain their●
freshness and nutritional value, ensure that
the vegetable crisper locks into place correctly
and is kept clean.
crisper or chiller case up slightly and push
forward until the end is reached.
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Troubleshooting
Check if the refrigerator is located on a stable, level floor and is installed ●
correctly. Use the adjustable feet if required to level the refrigerator.
Check if there is any object in contact with the refrigerator.●
The refrigerator
generates noise.
Was the food placed near the cold air duct?●
If the temperature control has been set to “MAX” try adjusting the●
temperature control to the “MIN” setting.
Has the food been placed in the chiller case?●
Food becomes frozen
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 10 minutes and plugging back in.●
The refrigerator does
not operate.
Check to be sure that the temperature control lever is at the proper●
position.
Check to ensure that the refrigerator is not overloaded with●
foodstuffs or that hot foodstuffs 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?●
The refrigerator does
not cool enough.
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?
Vapor generated
inside and outside the
cabinet / surface of
door.
Has the “QUICK FREEZING” mode been activated?●
Is the temperature setting of the freezer compartment set to●
something other than “MED”?
Has the door been opened frequently or has hot food been●
placed in the refrigerator?
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 learning function data collected
up until the point of power failure will be lost. The ECONAVI
operation will rarely be performed until the learning function
has collected data again (see page 9).
ECONAVI operation is
rarely performed.
ECONAVI operation
is stopped part way
though.
If the auto defrost function is turned on during ECONAVI●
operation, the normal cooling operation will need to be
performed after defrost. Therefore the ECONAVI operation
may be stopped during this defrost/cooling process.
The learning function may sometimes restart●
the normal cooling operation.
Is the light intensity sensor hidden?●
Are there dirt or scratches on the control●
panel where the light intensity sensor is
located?
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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Model No. NR-BY552
Freezer Star Rating
Capacity (L)
Total 554
Freezer 154
Refrigerator 400
Outside Dimensions
Width x Depth x Height (mm) 775 × 745 × 1,714
Net Weight (kg/lb) 80 / 176
Refrigerant Type R600a
Rated Voltage (V)
Rated Frequency (Hz) Refer to the rating label attached inside the cabinet
Specifications
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