Philco PCE 3262 NIL User manual

TWO DOOR
COMBINATION REFRIGERATOR
USER'S MANUAL
PCE 3262 NIL

Dear customer,
Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read
all the instructions in this user's manual.

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CONTENTS
PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION................................................................................................. 2
Safety notices...................................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety instructions for gas R600a..............................................................................................................................................4
PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE ........................................................................................................... 5
PART 3: INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................... 6
Transport and unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................6
Installation location .......................................................................................................................................................................7
Cleaning before use.......................................................................................................................................................................8
Electrical connection.....................................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the handles....................................................................................................................................................................9
Procedure for switching the door opening direction .......................................................................................................9
PART 4: OPERATING THE APPLIANCE ........................................................................................................... 17
PART 5: ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD ............................................................................................................... 24
Advice about refrigerating food.............................................................................................................................................24
Chart on storing food in the refrigerator ............................................................................................................................ 24
Storage of frozen food ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Chart on storing food in the freezer ..................................................................................................................................... 26
PART 6: DEFROSTING AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 27
PART 7: WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN.............................................................................................................. 30
PART 8: INFORMATION SHEET ...................................................................................................................... 32

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PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Safety notice
Symbols:
General advice for the optimal operation of the appliance
General dangers
Hot surfaces
Before you put the appliance into operation
• Carefully study the user's manual and installation instructions before installing and using the appliance!
This user's manual includes important information regarding the installation, operation and maintenance
of the appliance. Store the user's manual also for future reference, or for other owners of the appliance
if the appliance is sold.
Iftheapplianceistransportedinahorizontalpositiontheoilfromthecompressormayleakintothecooling
circuit. For this reason, allow the appliance to rest in a vertical position for 12 hours before turning
it on, so that the oil ows back into the compressor.
After unpacking the appliance, carefully inspect that it has in not been damaged in any way. Also check
that the power cord is not damaged. If you discover any defects, turn o the appliance and contact the
vendor or in the case of a damaged power cord contact the service centre. If the appliance and all
its parts are in order, install it according to the instructions in the relevant chapter.
• When installing the appliance in its place, or when moving the appliance, the power cord could be
penetrated or damaged. Check that the power cord is not interfering anywhere.
• Before connecting the appliance to the electricity power source check that the capacity of the system
corresponds to the specications on the appliance's rating label.
• Any kinds of home electric wiring necessary for the connection of the appliance must only be carried out
by a qualied electrician.
If you move the appliance from its usual position, it is necessary to understand, that although you
have disconnected the power cord, the components on the rear side of the appliance may remain very
hot for some time.
This appliance is not designed to be built-in. Do not cover or block the air inow or outow openings.
Insucient ventilation will cause bad operation and damage to the appliance.
Operating the appliance
• Use the appliance only for the purposes for which it has been designed.
• This appliance is designed only for household use, for storing or freezing food and for preparing ice.
• The temperature inside the freezer may rise or fall slightly, and so these appliances are not suitable for
storing products (e.g. medicines), which require a stable temperature.
Do not use any other electric appliances (e.g. heating elements, electric ice cream machines, etc.)
inside the appliance. There is a danger of explosion!

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Do not place food inside the refrigerator containing ammable propulsion gases (e.g. sprays) and no
explosives, contaminants or volatile substances. There is a danger of explosion!
Do not store liquids inside bottles and cans (especially beverages containing carbon dioxide) inside
the freezer compartment. The bottles and cans could crack!
• Store liquor only with a rmly tightened cap and in a vertical position.
• Do not use the base, drawers, doors of the appliance, etc. as a step or as a support. There is a danger
of injury to persons or damage to the appliance.
• Ensure that the plastic parts of the appliance and the door gasket seals are not covered with oil or grease.
The plastic parts and the gasket seals would then become porous.
• Do not consume frozen food immediately after taking it out of the freezer compartment. There is a danger
of frost bite!
Avoid prolonged hand contact with frozen food, ice or evaporating pipes. There is a danger of frost
bite and freezing to these objects!
We do not recommend placing hot liquids or food inside the refrigerator and lling containers all the
way to the rim.
Do not put fragile, heavy or unstable objects on the refrigerator.
Children in the household
• Never leave packaging and its parts with the children. There is a danger of poisoning or suocation by the
cardboard boxes and plastic sheets!
• This appliance is in no way a toy for children!
• For appliances with door locks: do not leave keys within the reach of children!
• If you will no longer be using the refrigerator, remove the doors, gasket seals and store it in a safe place.
In this way you will prevent the danger of children becoming trapped inside the freezer.
Maintenance and cleaning
Before you begin with regular or exceptional maintenance, disconnect the appliance's power cord or
turn o the fuse or circuit breaker. Never pull the electric power cord, only pull on the power plug.
Do not use mechanical or any other devices, except for devices recommended by the manufacturer
for the purpose of accelerating the defrosting process.
• Do not defrost or clean the appliance using a steam cleaning device! The steam may come into contact
with the electric components inside the appliance, where a short circuit could occur. There is a danger of
electric shock!
• Do not remove the frozen ice layer and frozen on food using a knife or a sharp object. This could damage
the cooling medium pipes. The escape of the cooling medium may cause eye injuries or may catch on re.
General instructions
• This appliance must not be used by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or psychological
impairments or by inexperienced persons, unless properly trained or schooled in the safe use of the
appliance, or unless they have been properly supervised by a person who will be responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised so as not to play with the appliance.
• This appliance has been tested in accordance with the directives in force in the European Union.
• The tightness of the cooling circuit has been veried.
• This appliance conforms to the relevant safety provisions for electrical appliances in force in the European
Union.

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Technical safety
The appliance contains a cooling gas, ISOBUTHAN (R600a). Only transport or move the appliance
with the utmost care, prevent excessive impacts and shaking to prevent damaging
the appliance. If the cooling circuit becomes damaged and the cooling gas may be escaping, there
is a risk of an explosion, which may be ignited by a spark or ame. If the appliance shows signs of
damage, it must not be put into operation. In such a case contact the service centre, ventilate the
room where the appliance is located and prevent the spreading of ames or other interference with
the appliance.
Safety instructions for gas R600a
Measures in case of an unexpected release
If ventilation is possible, allow the material to evaporate.
Characteristics of the gas
The gas is highly ammable, it is necessary to completely prevent contact with an open ame and hot surfaces.
Because the R600a gas is heavier than air, it may become very concentrated at the level of the ground, where
ventilation is weak.
First aid
Inhalation
Take the aected person from the contaminated area to a warm, well ventilated location. Staying
in a contaminated location for a long time may cause suocation, or potentially loss of consciousness.
If necessary, provide mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and in exceptionally serious situations, under expert
medical supervision, give oxygen.
Contact with the skin
Random contact with the skin will not endanger health, it is better to thoroughly wash the aected area.
The liquid spray or dispersed liquid may cause frost bite, wash the aected area with large amounts of water
and contact a medical doctor.
Contact with the eyes
If eyes have been aected, wash out with large amounts of water, while trying to keep the eyes open, and call
a specialised doctor as soon as possible.
If contact or inhalation of the R600a gas occurs, contact your medical doctor.

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PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE
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1. Outer case
2. LED light
3. Flexible wine rack
4. Glass shelf
5. Cover of the fruit and vegetable drawer
6. Fruit and vegetable drawer
7. Fresh food drawer
8. Rotating ice maker
9. Top freezer drawer
10. Top glass shelf of the freezer
11. Middle freezer drawer
12. Middle glass shelf of the freezer
13. Bottom freezer drawer
14. Levelling feet
15. Refrigerator door
16. Shelf for dairy products with a cover
17. Shelf for eggs
18. Middle shelf
19. Bottle holder
20. Bottle shelf
21. Door gasket seals
22. Handle
23. Door gasket seals
24. Freezer door
NOTE:
Due to the continuous innovation of products, the actual appliance may dier from this user's manual
but the functions and methods of use remain the same. For more room in the freezer, you may remove
the drawers (except for the bottom drawer) and install grates and the ice tray.

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PART 3: INSTALLATION
Transport and unpacking
If the appliance is transported in a horizontal position the oil from the compressor may leak into the cooling
circuit. For this reason, allow the appliance to rest in a vertical position for 12 hours before turning it on, so that
the oil ows back into the compressor.
Remove the external packaging, remove the protective plastic lm from the surface of the appliance (if used)
and clean the external parts of the appliance with an agent designed for this purpose. Do not use steel wool
or any coarse agents, which could irreparably damage the surface of the appliance. Carefully remove all papers
and adhesive tape from the appliance, doors and other parts packed in polystyrene. Remove documents
and accessories from inside the appliance.
The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with a recycling symbol. For disposal follow the local
regulations. Packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) must be kept out of the reach of children,
because they present a possible source of danger.
Carefully inspect the appliance. If you discover any defects, stop the installation and contact the vendor.
Operating conditions
The proper operation of the appliance, the cooling and freezing temperature are guaranteed only when the
following conditions are met:
The temperature in the room where the appliance is located conforms to the climate class stated on the
appliance's rating label.
Maximum ambient relative humidity: 90%.
The appliance must be placed at a sucient distance from heat sources (e.g. baking ovens, central heating,
direct sunlight, etc.).
The appliance must be located in such a place that it is protected against the eects of weather.
Regular maintenance is performed according to the instructions in this user's manual.
The ventilation openings in the cover of the appliance must not be covered by anything.
Correct installation (e.g. levelling, the capacity of the system correspond to the specications on the rating
label of the appliance.)
Table – Climatic class
Climatic class Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to +32°C
N +16°C to +32°C
ST +16°C to +38°C
T +16°C to +43°C

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Installation location
The installation location of the appliance must meet the requirements in the paragraph "Operating conditions"
and must have a stable oor with a load bearing capacity corresponding to the weight of the appliance.
Furthermore you must maintain distances and dimensions of the appliance, so that correct operation
is ensured:
1. Top part at least 20 cm;
2. Rear part at least 10 cm;
3. The wall on the side where the door opens at least 30 cm.
Level the appliance using the levelling feet, ensure there is a gap between the bottom edge of the appliance
and the ground, so that there is sucient circulation of the cooling air, by which you will ensure the optimal
performance of the cooling circuit.
Check whether any cooling circulation pipes have been damaged during the installation.
Use the appliance only for the purposes for which it has been designed.
The appliance must be located on a rigid and even surface.
In this way you will ensure free circulation of the coolant and eective operation of your appliance.
If possible, place the appliance into a cool, well ventilated and dry room.
Do not locate the appliance in direct sunlight, or in a room with a high temperature, in the vicinity of any
sources of direct heat, such as heating, an oven, a stove, etc. – this would mean that the compressor would
need to work a lot harder resulting a substantially higher power consumption level.
If it is not possible to prevent the installation in the vicinity of a heat source, we recommend the insertion of an
appropriate insulating board (do not use asbestos) between the appliance and the heat source; or at least to
maintain the following minimum distances:
From a gas or electric stove 3 cm;
From a heater or oven, etc. 30 cm;
From another cooling appliance 2 cm.
Do not place any appliances on the appliance, which release heat on to the appliance, such as microwave
ovens, toasters, etc.
Never cover the ventilation grill. Pull out the power plug by pulling on the plug itself, never pull on the cord
when disconnecting the appliance.
Before turning on the appliance allow it to stand in its nal location for 12 hours, the coolant circuit
will stabilise in this way and no operating problems will occur. Before connecting the appliance to the
power grid check that it is perfectly dry inside – especially in the corners.
Danger warning
The coolant may be highly ammable, depending on its composition. The coolant circuit was
hermetically closed and sealed and was tested many times for possible leaks. Any unqualied
tamperingwiththe product maycause a rehazard. Check thatthere is nomechanical interruption
or eect on the coolant circulation, namely in the accessible parts around the compressor.
Only professionally qualied persons may work on the cooling system.

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Recommendation: We recommend that sucient space of 135° is kept in the front part for the opening of the
door – see the following picture.
100 mm100 mm
800 mm
1290 mm
1029 mm
Cleaning before use
Check that you have removed from the appliance all adhesive tape used to hold accessories .Then clean all the
inside parts using lukewarm water with a neutral cleaning agent, vinegar or sodium carbonate – in this way
you will remove the characteristic odour of new parts – then dry carefully. Do not use detergents or aggressive
agents, which could damage the surfaces.
Electrical connection
Before connecting the power plug to the power socket, check that:
Your hands are completely dry.
The voltage and frequency shown on the rating label of the appliance corresponds to that in the home
power grid (permitted tolerance from -6% to +6% for nominal voltage. For use with dierent voltages, use
a voltage changer with the corresponding parameters).
The cord and the plug are not damaged or caught under heavy objects.
The power cord is not excessively tensioned, it is not permitted to use an extension cord.
Do not connect the appliance to a voltage rectier (e.g. solar power plant) or use an extension cord.
The appliance must be connected to a working grounding lead.
If the power socket of the home system is not grounded in accordance with the current legal
regulations, connect the appliance after consulting a specialised technician to the grounding lead
itself.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for injuries caused as a result of not following these
instructions.
If you do not correctly level the refrigerator during the installation, the doors may not close shut and
seal properly, which may cause problems with the cooling, ice build up or moisture. Levelling the
refrigerator is very important.
Level the refrigerator using the levelling feet – turn them clockwise to lift the refrigerator and turn them
anticlockwise to lower the refrigerator.

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Installing the handles
For easier transport, the handles are supplied separately in a plastic bag and it is necessary to install them.
1. Remove the screw covers on the left side of the door and place them in the plastic bag.
2. Place the handle on to the left part of the door. The axis of the screw holes in the handle and the holes
in the door should be aligned as shown in the picture below.
3. Screw on the handles with the supplied screws found in the plastic bag. Then install the handle covers.
Procedure for switching the door opening direction
You can change the door opening direction - from the right (as supplied by the manufacturer) to the left if the
location of the refrigerator requires it.
WARNING!
When changing the door opening direction, the appliance must not be connected to the power
supply. Check that you have disconnected the plug of the power cord from the mains power socket.
Tools
8mm socket wrench Philips screwdriver
Narrow at screwdriver 8mm double-ended wrench
NOTE:
Prior to starting with the change, place the appliance on its back so as to gain access to its
underside. Lay the appliance down on to a soft mat or similar material so that the cooling circuit
located in the rear of the appliance is not damaged.

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To change the door opening direction, proceed as follows.
1. Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the door of the top part and remove all the shelves (careful not
to break the shelves) and then close the door.
Door shelf
2. Open part 1 in the top part of the refrigerator from the right side and then remove part 3 and nally part 4
from the top part in the same manner. Remove part 2 and put it back into the plastic bag.
1 Top cover
2 Top hinge cover (right)
3 Top cover of the top door
4 Corner cover

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3. Disconnect electrical connector 1 and electrical connector 2 and then remove part 3.
4. Remove screws 1, release cables 2 and remove part 3.
1 Special self-tapping screws
3 Part
2 Grounding wire
NOTE:
During step 4, hold the door with your hand so that it does not fall o.

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5. Remove the top door and place it on a soft surface with the front part facing upwards. Lift up part 1 and part
4, then loosen screws 2 as shown in the picture. Change the handle 3 to the right side, then insert screws 2,
part 1 and part 4 afterwards. Loosen screws 7, remove part 6 and part 5, then install part 5 and another part 6
(from the plastic bag) on the left side with screws 7. Insert the just removed part 6 into the plastic bag.
1 Handle covers
2 Special self-tapping screws
3 Handle
4 Screw hole covers
5 Door holder
6 Stopper
7 Self-tapping screws
1 2 3 4
5
6
7
6. Loosen the locking/release screws of the central hinge or remove the central hinge. Then take o the
bottom door.

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7. Remove the top door and place it on a soft surface with the front part facing upwards. Change the position
of the handle to the right side according to step 5. Loosen screws 7, remove part 6 and part 5. Rotate
part 5 by 180° and then install part 5 and part 6 in the appropriate position on the left side together with
screws 7.
1 Handle covers
2 Special self-tapping screws
3 Handle
4 Screw hole covers
5 Door holder
6 Stopper
7 Self-tapping screws
1 2 3
4
5
6
7
8. Change the screw hole cover in the central cover washer from left to right (as shown in the picture below).

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9. Lay the refrigerator down at, remove part 3 and loosen screw 4. Remove part 2 and part 1.
Washer
1
2
3
4
1 Bottom hinge (right)
2 Fixed plate of the front foot
3 Levelling bottom feet
4 Self-tapping screws
NOTE:
The washer may stick to the bottom door.
10. Screw out the bottom hinge, move it to the other side with the screw holes and then screw it on and then
also the washer.
11. Perform step 9 again, change part 1 to the left side and part 2 to the right side and then secure with screws
4. Finally install part 3.
Bottom hinge (left)
12. Seat the bottom door on the bottom hinge and level in the axis with the top hinge. Rotate the central hinge
by 180°, change the washer on the shaft to the top part, set the central hinge to the appropriate position
and secure in place.
Washer
NOTE:
The washer may stick to the bottom door.

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13. Screw out the top hinge, turn it over and secure it on the other side. Then put it aside for further use.
14. Exchange the wires on both sides of the refrigerator.
15. Place the top door in the correct position, set part 1 and the top door, move the connecting wire 2 into the
holes in the top part of the door from right to left and then secure part 1 and wire 2 with screws 3. (Hold
the door in place with your hand during the installation.)

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16. Connect the power supply connector 1 according to the connection in step 3 and then install part 2
(it is found in the plastic bag).
2 Top hinge cover (left)
1
17. Turn part 1 by 180° and install it on the right corner of the top door, then install part 2, (you removed both
in step 2).
18. Disconnect the connecting cable from the connector (part 3 in step 3) and install it on to the second
connector, which you will use (it is marked with the letter "R" and is located in the plastic bag). Place the
removed connector into the plastic bag.
NOTE:
Check that the coupling of the connecting cable ts properly into the connector.
19. Install part 1, connect connector 2 and then install part 3.
20. Open the top door, reinsert the drawers and close it.

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PART 4: OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
Display and indicator lights on the display
The appliance is controlled by means of the display and the indicator lights on the display; the appliance
is equipped with corresponding functions and modes as shown on the displays on the pictures below. As soon
as the appliance is turned on for the rst time, a backlit icon on the display will remain in operation. If you do
not press any button and the door is closed, the backlight will turn o.
Setting the temperature
We recommend that the temperature is set to 4°C inside the refrigerator and to -18°C inside the freezer when
you turn the appliance on for the rst time. If you wish to change the temperature, proceed as follows.
WARNING
Please remember that the temperature that you set will be the average temperature of the entire
refrigerator. The temperatures inside each compartment may dier from the temperature shown
on the display, as it depends on the amount of stored food and its location in the appliance. Ambient
temperature also has an eect on the nal temperature inside the appliance.

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1. Refrigerator
Press the "Fridge" button to set the temperature in the refrigerator in the range from 2°C to 8°C as required; the
respective setting will be shown on the control panel.
2. Fresh food drawer
Here you can choose from three modes. You can choose a mode based on your requirements by pressing the
"My fresh choice" button on the control panel and the respective icon will be lit.
Vegetables ( )
If the Vegetable mode is selected, an indicator light is lit and the temperature is automatically set to 3°C.
0 zone ( )
If the 0 zone mode is selected, an indicator light is lit and the temperature is automatically set to 0°C.
Meat ( )
If the Meat mode is selected, an indicator light is lit and the temperature is automatically set to -2°C.
3. Super Cool
The "Super Cool" function makes it possible to cool food down faster compared to the standard
cooling process and keeps the stored food fresher for longer. Press the "Super Cool" button
to activate this function. An indicator light will be lit. The "Super Cool" function will turn o
automatically after 6 hours and the refrigerator temperature of 2°C will appear on the display. When
the "Super Cool" function is activated, you can deactivate it by pressing the "Super Cool" or "Fridge"
button and the refrigerator temperature will return to the initially set value.
4. Freezer
Press the "Freezer" button to set the temperature in the freezer in the range from -14°C to -24°C as required; the
respective setting will be shown on the control panel.
5. Super Freeze
The "Super Freeze" function makes it possible to freeze food faster compared to the standard
freezing process, while helping to preserve vitamins and nutrition values in the food and food
stays fresher for longer. Press the "Super Freeze" button to activate the "Super Freeze" function.
An indicator light will be lit. Freezing the maximum possible amount that can be frozen using this
function may take up to 24 hours. The "Super Freeze" function will turn o automatically after 26
hours and the refrigerator temperature of -24°C will appear on the display. When the "Super Freeze"
function is activated, you can deactivate it by pressing the "Super Freeze" or "Freezer" button and
the freezer temperature will return to the initially set value.
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