Panasonic NR-TZ601B User manual

Operating Instructions
Refrigerator
For Household Use
Model No.:
Contents
Safety precautions.................................................................................................................. 2
Usage precautions ................................................................................................................. 4
Installation ............................................................................................................................. 6
.................................................................................................................. 8
Temperature control................................................................................................................ 9
Temperature control (Fine adjustment mode)......................................................................... 9
Quick Ice/Freezing................................................................................................................ 10
ECONAVI operation..............................................................................................................10
Usage tips............................................................................................................................. 11
Fridge room .......................................................................................................................... 12
Freezer room ........................................................................................................................ 13
How to clean the refrigerator ................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 17
....................................................................................................................... 18
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully and follow safety precautions on page 2-5 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.
NON-CFC
This unit uses totally NON-CFC MATERIALS both for refrigerant (R600a) and for
insulation (Cyclo-Pentane). So, this refrigerator does not damage the Earth’s ozone layer.
ARAH1E202730
P0821-0
Printed in Vietnam
MAL

Safety precautions Please be sure to follow these instructions.
WARNING
WARNING
This sign means: It may lead to a serious
injury or death.
These signs mean prohibited
action.
This sign means required action.
This sign means the appliance must
be earthed to prevent electric shock.
CAUTION
This sign means: It may result in injury or
property damage.
Otherwise it may
electrical shock.
When recycling the product:
Before taking the refrigerator to be recycled, please remove all the door
opening seal to prevent locking a child in it.
The warning labels mentioned above should be kept throughout the life
of the refrigerator.
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.
Regarding to local laws, Cyclo-Pentane is used for insulation of this
refrigerator. When you throw away this unit, please discard it by proper
method and do not dispose it by burning.
For power plug and cord:
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 socket for the refrigerator only. Avoid connecting many
appliances to the same socket and unroll through the length of cord.
Remove dust periodically from the power plug.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
If you detect burning smell, disconnect the power plug and ventilate the
kitchen.
Stop using the refrigerator and unplug the unit immediately if there is an
abnormality or failure. 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.
iso-butane

In case of emergency:
Maintenance work only be carried out at workshop by well-trained
maintenance worker.
Do not
Do not use electrical appliances such as a deodorizer in 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 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.
When using:
Do not damage the cooling circuit (piping on the back).
Do not touch the compressor and pipes, because of high temperature,
that there is a risk of burn injury.
Do not let any children hang onto the refrigerator's door, it may
overturn to the kid.
Do not place any water container on the top of the refrigerator in case
the spilling water causes electrical shock or combustion.
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable supplies at
the rear of the appliance.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
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.
WARNING
iso-butane
Otherwise it may
electrical shock.
When installing:
Fix the refrigerator to avoid
danger due to unbalance.
When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
Ensure that the refrigerator
is plugged into an earthed
mains socket.

Usage precautions
When opening/closing the doors:
When moving the refrigerator:
When storing food:
CAUTION
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.
Do not freeze glass bottles, that there is a risk of injury.
(If the liquid in a glass bottle is frozen, then the bottle
may break and you may be injured.)
Do not add a high impact on glass trays. (Otherwise
those glass trays may break and you may be injured.)
Hold the refrigerator tightly when transporting.
When opening/closing the doors:
Do not refrigerate items which are bigger than 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 time in order to
prevent water dripping inside and waste energy.
Frequently check the door opening seal, it must be closed to the refrigerator's
body completely.
When cleaning:
Do not clean the refrigerator with chemical substance
or liquid. It will cause damage and have corrosion on
the surface.
Otherwise it may cause

Usage precautions
SPECIAL FEATURE
1) ECONAVI
The microchip performing ECONAVI mode is integrated into the main control board. By
detecting refrigerator's frequency of use (opening and closing of door), ECONAVI mode
automatically operates to save energy.
2) INVERTER
In accordance with temperature change inside the compartment, the motor of compressor
runs at different speed. When the temperature is stable, the motor runs at a lower speed
(energy saving & lower noise). When powerful cooling is required, the motor runs at a
higher speed.
When storing food:
Do not place warm/hot foodstuff in the refrigerator.
Do not overload the refrigerator. Gap must be provided between
foodstuffs to maintain the cooling effect.
Store fruits and vegetables in vegetable case, where trapped
moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods.
Drinking water, beverage bottles should be sealed to prevent
odor contamination.
Food stuff such as vegetables, fruits and fresh food should be
wrapped or packed in box before freezing and refrigerating.
store for an extended period.
Cool hot dishes in room temperature before placing them in your
refrigerator.
When using:
When the plug is disconnected, leave it for 5 minutes before
plugging again. If not, the compressor may not work.
Adjust the temperature according to the actual operating
condition for energy saving.
The humidity inside the fresh case may condense so wipe it
with a cloth periodically. Clean the fresh case once a month.
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.
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.
Do not keep the door open any longer than necessary, particularly in hot, humid
weather.
5 mins

Installation
The distance requested for installation
The top of the refrigerator and the ceiling at least 30 cm.
The back of the refrigerator and the wall at least 10 cm.
The sides of the refrigerator and the walls at least 5 cm.
Area around the installed unit
Do not locate the refrigerator in a humid place as rust
may form and may cause electric leakage.
Do not locate the refrigerator exposing to direct sunlight
as the heat and sunlight will increase the temperature.
Do not locate the refrigerator near heat source such
as cooking stove or oven.
Do not block the openings around the refrigerator.
The refrigerator must be located in the place where
there is good air circulation.
In case of placing the refrigerator on an uneven surface,
adjust the adjustable leg to make the refrigerator stands stably.
Moving or shifting
When moving or shifting the refrigerator, remove ice maker, etc.
and check to be sure that there is no water in the refrigerator.
Tilt the refrigerator backward to drain water from the drainage hole.
(To prevent water from leaking out, tilt back the refrigerator slowly.)
LED lamp and grounding
The refrigerator LED lamp, specially designed for this refrigerator, do not replace it by
yourself. If you need replacement, please contact Panasonic Service Center.
If there is no grounding wiring plug in refrigerator, it should be connected with grounding
connection to prevent electrical hazard from electric leakage.
Drainage
hole
(Container whose height
is 2 cm or less)
10 cm
5 cm

Have any measures taken
against tipping due to
earthquakes?
In order to prevent the
refrigerator from tipping
due to earthquakes,
belts, etc.
Fix the refrigerator.
Turn the adjuster
bolts (right and left)
until they reach the
refrigerator.
Refrigerator doors should not be opened during the interior cooling process.
The doors should not be opened until the interior has been
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.
If the door is slanted downwards.
Turn the adjuster bolt on the lower side, as shown in
the diagram, in order to adjust the level.
The freezer/refrigerator doors may tilt within four
corresponding adjuster bolt with the dedicated tool
to adjust and level the door again to restore. Dedicated tool
(Accessories)

*Control panel
Quick Ice/
Freezing LED
light (P. 10)
Fridge control
button (P. 9)
Freezer control
button (P. 9)
FREEZER ROOM
EXTRA COOL ZONE
FRIDGE ROOM
1FC Shelf
2FC Glass tray
3
Ice twister
4Ice box
5Door Ag Hygiene Zone
6Ag Hygiene Zone case
7LED light
8Door Extra Cool Zone
9Glass tray Extra Cool Zone
0Egg shelf
aEgg tray
bFree rack PC
cBottle shelf
dPC Glass tray
eGlass tray crisper
fVegetable case
gDoor gasket
hAdjuster bolt
iControl panel*
A
B
C
1
2
4
8
9
7
5
6
18
13
17
3
15
14
16
1
12
14
18
19
17
10
11 11
10
Product view from behind
Extra Cool Zone (P. 12)
Drainage (P. 14)
[Inside evap pan]
Compressor

Temperature control
The temperature can be adjusted for Min - Max levels. Press “Freezer” to adjust temperature
in Freezer room and press “Fridge” to adjust temperature in Fridge room.
Button
Temperature setting
[Fridge]
(Fridge room)
[Freezer]
(Freezer room)
Max Lower than “Med” by approx.
2 °C ~ 3 °C
Lower than “Med” by approx.
2 °C ~ 3 °C
Med Approximately 1 °C ~ 6 °C Approximately -23 °C ~ -17 °C
Min Higher than “Med” by approx.
2 °C ~ 3 °C
Higher than “Med” by approx.
2 °C ~ 3 °C
The refrigerator is specially designed for approriate use, which can adjust the
temperature
level to detailed 9 levels with the following details.
1Set LED display to the “Min” position by press the [Fridge] button.
2Press and hold the [Fridge] button for about 10 seconds until the LED display returns
to the “Min” position.
3
Use the [Fridge] button to set the required temperature mode, where level 1 is the minimum
Operate above
1
~
3
steps with pressing “Freezer” button instead of “Fridge” button.
LED Display table
Cooling Level
Levels
Minimum Maximum
LED Display
12345678
Lighting Blinking Not lighting
Repeat steps
1
and
2
, then the refrigerator returns to normal operation mode.
The temperature control can vary depending on the environment and amount
of food stored in the refrigerator.
Remark

Quick Ice/Freezing
When “Quick Ice/Freezing” is set, the refrigerator will reduce the temperature quickly for better
performance of preserving food and speed of making ice.
Light is on: Quick Ice/Freezing is operated
Light is off: Quick Ice/Freezing is not operated
Press the button “Freezer” until the light LED “Quick Ice/
Freezing” turns on. “Quick Ice/Freezing” mode starts after
about 10 seconds.
Remark
If you want to stop the operation immediately, press and hold the button “Freezer” until the
light LED “Quick Ice/Freezing” turns off.
The system will stop the operation automatically when it runs for 60 mins (as ambient
temperature is below 19 oC) or 150 mins (as ambient temperature is above 19 oC) and return
to normal mode (the light LED “Quick Ice/Freezing” turns off.)
The Freezer temperature control will not operate during Quick Ice/Freezing mode as the
compressor is already at maximum operating levels for the Quick Ice/Freezing mode.
ECONAVI operation
The refrigerator detects the opening and closing of the refrigerator door to control operations
automatically to ensure maximum energy saving.*1
ECONAVI operation
The refrigerator learns the lifestyle patterns of your family from door opening and time
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
freezer and refrigerator compartment is set to “Med”.
ECONAVI does not operate while “Quick Ice/Freezing” mode is operating.
It is not possible to force to start of the ECONAVI mode.
*1
The effectiveness of the ECONAVI mode is dependent on the ambient temperature and the
number of times the refrigerator door is opened and closed and the state in which food is stored.
Remark

Storage using hermetically sealed containers is recommended!
To prevent the
interior from being
discolored!
To prevent odors
from spreading!
Cut citrus fruits Garlicky or other strong smelling
vegetables
Usage tips
Where to store these different foodstuffs?
Approx.
1 °C ~ 6 °C Fridge room
For regular storage of food and drinks or
temporary storage of those to be served soon.
Approx.
3 °C ~ 8 °C Vegetable case
A rather high humidity keeps fruits and
vegetables fresh and juicy.
Approx.
-1 °C ~ 3 °C
Extra Cool Zone
Dairy products...
For dairy products, etc. that perish easily
but whose quality changes if frozen.
Approx.
-23 °C ~ -17 °C
Freezer room
For storage of food for an extended period.

The position of the second tray from the top can be changed
1 Lift up the back of the tray and pull it
forward. Once the protrusions of the tray are
unhooked from rails, tilt the tray and remove
it.
Rail
Protrusion
2Insert the tray in the desired position by
reversing the steps.
Glass shelves are heavy.
Please handle them with care so that
they do not fall and cause any damage
or injury.
Close the open door
There are beeps sound if the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment
door is remained open as below table.
Please close the door.
Time Alarm
1 minute later Double-beep
3 minutes later 2 double-beep
5 minutes later Continuous double-beep
Using Extra Cool Zone
When you do not want to freeze food.
This room is suitable for storing chilled food or dairy products.
[Example of food to store]
Chilled food
Fresh cream
Yogurt
Boiled noodle
Cheese
Depending on food, it may be frozen partly. Change the position of food or set the
temperature setting of the refrigerator compartment to “Min”.
Attention
If you feel that the refrigerator does not cool enough or it is too cold, increase or
decrease its temperature by following steps on page 9.
When storing meat, it should be stored by using tightly sealed containers to prevent
strong smelling spreading to nearby drink. They should not be stored over 1 week.
Glass tray Extra Cool Zone
Door Extra Cool Zone
Fridge room

Freezer room
Using Ag Hygiene Zone
When you want to extend the life of food by partially-freezing it.
the volume and type of food. (P. 9)
Three tips for freezing food and locking in the flavour...
1. Freeze thin and small items of food quickly!
2. Fully sealed
3. Do not refreeze
To make ice
1Take out the ice twister
ICE TWISTER
Pull out the ice twister. (P. 16)
2Fill with water
Fill water up to the “WATER LEVEL” line.
3Install the ice twister
Place tray back into the ice making
compartment.
4To move ice cubes
Twist the ice twister clockwise.
(The ice cubes will drop into the ice box.)

How to clean the refrigerator
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.
Clean the refrigerator immediately after it is stained!
Wipe off stains on the interior surfaces
quickly before they harden. In particular,
cooking oil or lard 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 twister. 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
or corroded
.)
Alkaline or weak
Alkaline
Kitchen detergents
(They crack plastic!)
Cleanser or soap
powder
Benzine, thinner,
alcohol, acid, petroleum
Scrubber Hot Water
Use lukewarm
water!
Remove
and rinse!
Point where petroleum
gel was applied.
Rub the door surface
with a soft damp cloth.
Evap pan (Backside of the refrigerator)
Place a container (2 cm or less in height)
under the drainage at the bottom of the
back. Tilt the refrigerator backward and
drain water from the drainage. (Tilt slowly
so that water will not spill) Use clothes etc.
(Water may spill)
Drainage
(Lower rear
part)

How to clean the refrigerator
Once every 3 months
Trays
Removing
1 Lift up the back of the tray and pull it
forward. Once the protrusions of the tray
are unhooked from the rails, tilt the tray
and remove it.
Attaching
2 Push the tray until it reached the end
lock.
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.
Once every 3 months
Egg shelf / Bottle shelf
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 end of
supporters.
Once every 3 months
Vegetable case
Removing
1Pull the case until it reaches the end
of stopper.
2Raise up the front of case a bit and
then completely take out.
Attaching
1Keep the lid on the vegetable case
lifting until case is attached
.
2Raise it up and place case on both
supporters.
3Push the case until it reaches the end.
Remark

How to clean the refrigerator
Once every 3 months
Ag Hygiene Zone case
Removing
Pull out the case as far as possible. With
lifting up the front, pull it out at an angle
with holding door case FC above the case.
Attaching
With holding up door case FC, lift the back
of the case and install it along the rails
inside.
Attention
When pull or attach the door case FC, be sure to grab its handle with upturned hand.
Please refer to the above illustration.
Once every 3 months
Door Extra Cool Zone
Removing
Lift up the Door Extra Cool Zone and
slide it into the above slot until it reaches
the end of the stopper. Then remove
screws to take off the cover.
Door Extra
Cool Zone
Screws
Attaching
Insert the Door Extra Cool Zone into its
slot and tightening screws. Then slide it
out and pull the cover down.
Be sure to grab the cover with upturned hand. Otherwise, your hand may accidentally
hit the refrigerator.
Once every 3 months
Ice twister / Ice box
Removing
Unhook the protrusion by lifting it upward
and pulling the ice twister and ice box
forward until completely removed.
Attaching
Push the ice twister and ice box until it
reaches the end lock.
Ice twister Ice box Ice twister Ice box

Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, please check the following items:
The refrigerator
does not operate.
Check that the plug and its socket are in good condition.
Check if there is any problem on main fuse and electrical
system of the house.
Check by unplug and wait for 5 minutes before plugging it back in.
The refrigerator
does not cool
enough.
Check to be sure that light in control panel is displayed at
proper position.
Check to see if the refrigerator is overloaded with stuff or there
is any hot foodstuff refrigerated inside.
Is the refrigerator exposed directly to sunlight or heat source?
Is the refrigerator door completely closed?
Is the refrigerator door opened frequently?
snow
appear.
The refrigerator
generates noise.
installed properly.
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.
There may be a whistling sound inside the refrigerator when
opening and closing the door. This is caused by the air
outside being drawn in through the pipe on the backside of the
refrigerator to better balance the air circulation inside the unit.
Food becomes
frozen.
Do you put the food near cold air holes?
Do you adjust the temperature control at “Max”? Adjust to “Min”?
Do you put food in Extra Cool Zone?
The inside is
smelling. Do you store food with dry odor without wrapping it?
Outside
Inside
When the ambient humidity is too high, the door gasket may
have dew.This situation will be stopped if the air humidity
decreases. Please wipe it up with dry cloth.
Is the door being opened and closed too frequently?
When too high weather humidity, long opening
time or making too much ice, inside the freezer
compartment may appear frozen snow. This is
normal. Please wipe with dry and soft cloth.

Troubleshooting
The surfaces of
the refrigerator is
hot.
Because the refrigerator is equipped with the dew prevention
and heat radiation tubes, the surfaces of the refrigerator get
warmer when operating.
The back and side plates may get warmer especially when
starting up or if the door is frequently opened and closed.
The normal
sounds of
refrigerator.
and boiling water is created. This is the sound of the cooling liquid.
The noise is generated when the automatic defrost system operated.
The dilatation of the details inside the refrigerator in the cooling
process can cause sound “crack-crack”.
You may feel that the operation sound is larger because
the compressor operates in high-speed under the following
conditions: the refrigerator does not cool fully on the occasion
frequently, the surrounding temperature is high. The sound
becomes more quiet after cooling fully.
Lamp does not
turn on. Please contact Panasonic service center.
Model No. NR-TZ601B
Freezer Star Rating
Capacity (L)
(MS IEC62552:2016)
Tot a l 55 8
Freezer 159
Refrigerator 399
Outside Dimensions
Width x Depth x Height (mm) 806 x 782 x 1847
Net Weight (kg)82
Refrigerant Type R600a
Cooling System Non-frost cooling.
Rated Voltage (V)
Rated Frequency (Hz) Refer to the rating label attached inside the cabinet.