Philco PTB 1931 User manual

REFRIGERATOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
PTB 1931

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: SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................3
MEANING OF SAFETY WARNING SYMBOLS ...........................................................................................................................9
ELECTRICITY RELATED WARNINGS.............................................................................................................................................9
WARNINGS FOR USING.................................................................................................................................................................11
WARNINGS FOR PLACEMENT.....................................................................................................................................................12
WARNINGS FOR ENERGY..............................................................................................................................................................13
WARNINGS FOR DISPOSAL..........................................................................................................................................................13
PART 2: PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS..................................................................................................14
PLACEMENT.......................................................................................................................................................................................14
LEVELLING FEET...............................................................................................................................................................................15
DOOR RIGHTLEFT CHANGE.......................................................................................................................................................16
CHANGING THE LIGHT ..................................................................................................................................................................18
STARTING TO USE............................................................................................................................................................................18
PART 3: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................19
KEY COMPONENTS.........................................................................................................................................................................19
REFRIGERATING CHAMBER .........................................................................................................................................................19
FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................................................................................20
PART 4: MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE APPLIANCE ...........................................................................21
OVERALL CLEANING ......................................................................................................................................................................21
DEFROSTING .....................................................................................................................................................................................21
OUT OF OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................................21
PART 5: TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................22
PART 6: OTHERS INFORMATIONS.................................................................................................................23
CLIMATE CLASSES...........................................................................................................................................................................23
ENERGY SAVING TIPS.....................................................................................................................................................................24
DAILY USE...........................................................................................................................................................................................24
PART 7: INFORMATION SHEET......................................................................................................................25
This appliance has been tested in accordance with the directives in force in the European Union.
This appliance conforms to the relevant safety provisions for electrical appliances in force in the
European Union.

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Dear customer:
Thank you for buying this refrigerator. To ensure that you get the best results from your new refrigerator,
please take time to read through the simple instructions in this booklet.
Please ensure that the packing material is disposed of in accordance with the current environmental
requirements.
When disposing of any refrigerator equipment please contact your local waste disposal department for
advice on safe disposal.
This appliance must be only used for its intended purpose.
CAUTION:
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or inrm
persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

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PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
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.
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.
DO NOT STORE EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES SUCH AS AEROSOL
CANS WITH A FLAMMABLE PROPELLANT IN THIS APPLIANCE.
THE APPLIANCE HAS TO BE UNPLUGGED AFTER USE AND BEFORE
CARRYING OUT USER MAINTENANCE ON THE APPLIANCE.

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WARNING! KEEP VENTILATION OPENINGS, IN THE
APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE OR IN THE BUILTIN STRUCTURE,
CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTION.
WARNING! DO NOT USE MECHANICAL DEVICES OR OTHER
MEANS TO ACCELERATE THE DEFROSTING PROCESS, OTHER
THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
WARNING! DO NOT DAMAGE THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT.
WARNING! THE COOLING SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT
UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. DO NOT MANIPULATE WITH THE
SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM MAY BE REPAIRED BY AUTHORISED
PERSONS ONLY.
WARNING! DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES INSIDE
THE FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS OF THE APPLIANCE,
UNLESS THEY ARE OF THE TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
WARNING! PLEASE ABANDON THE REFRIGERATOR
ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATORS FOR IT USE
FLAMMABLE BLOWING GAS AND REFRIGERANT.
WARNING! DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PORTABLE SOCKETS
TO THE REAR OF THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING! WHEN POSITIONING THE APPLIANCE, ENSURE
THE SUPPLY CORD IS NOT TRAPPED OR DAMAGED.

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WARNING! DO NOT LOCATE MULTIPLE PORTABLE SOCKET
OUTLETS OR PORTABLE POWER SUPPLIES AT THE REAR OF
THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING! IF THE SUPPLY CABLE GETS DAMAGED, HAVE IT
REPLACED BY A SPECIALIZED SERVICE CENTER IN ORDER TO
AVOID DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. IT IS PROHIBITED TO USE
AN APPLIANCE WITH THE SUPPLY CABLE DAMAGED.
WARNING! DO NOT USE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICES OR
MEANS OTHER THAN RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER TO SPEED UP THE DEFROSTING PROCESS.
WARNING! DO NOT USE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES IN THE
AREA DESIGNED FOR KEEPING FOOD, UNLESS THESE ARE
TYPES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. BEFORE YOU
THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:
TAKE OFF THE DOORS.
LEAVE THE SHELVES IN PLACE SO THAT CHILDREN MAY
NOT EASILY CLIMB INSIDE.

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REFRIGERANT
REFRIGERANT AND CYCLOPENTANE FOAMING MATERIAL USED
FOR THE REFRIGERATOR ARE FLAMMABLE. THEREFORE, WHEN
THE REFRIGERATOR IS SCRAPPED IT SHALL BE KEPT AWAY
FROM ANY FIRE SOURCE AND BE RECOVERED BY A SPECIAL
RECOVERING COMPANY WITH CORRESPONDING QUALIFICATION
OTHER THAN BE DISPOSED BY COMBUSTION, SO AS TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT OR ANY OTHER HARM.
FOR EN STANDARD: THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN
AGED FROM 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH REDUCE
PHYSICAL SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN
SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE
APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS
INVOLVED. CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY
CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION. CHILDREN AGED FROM 3 TO
8 YEARS ARE ALLOWED TO LOAD AND UNLOAD REFRIGERATING
APPLIANCES.

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TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, PLEASE RESPECT THE
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
 OPENING THE DOOR FOR LONG PERIODS CAN CAUSE A
SIGNIFICANT INCREASE OF THE TEMPERATURE IN THE
COMPARTMENTS OF THE APPLIANCE.
 CLEAN REGULARLY SURFACES THAT CAN COME IN CONTACT
WITH FOOD AND ACCESSIBLE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
 CLEAN WATER TANKS IF THEY HAVE NOT BEEN USED FOR 48 H;
FLUSH THE WATER SYSTEM CONNECTED TO A WATER SUPPLY
IF WATER HAS NOT BEEN DRAWN FOR 5 DAYS. NOTE 1
 STORE RAW MEAT AND FISH IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS IN THE
REFRIGERATOR, SO THAT IT IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH OR DRIP
ONTO OTHER FOOD.
 TWOSTAR FROZENFOOD COMPARTMENTS ARE SUITABLE
FOR STORING PREFROZEN FOOD, STORING OR MAKING ICE
CREAM AND MAKING ICE CUBES. NOTE 2
 ONE ,TWO AND THREESTAR COMPARTMENTS
ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR THE FREEZING OF FRESH FOOD. NOTE
3
 IF THE REFRIGERATING APPLIANCE IS LEFT EMPTY FOR LONG
PERIODS, SWITCH OFF, DEFROST, CLEAN, DRY, AND LEAVE THE
DOOR OPEN TO PREVENT MOULD DEVELOPING WITHIN THE
APPLIANCE.
NOTE 1,2,3: PLEASE CONFIRM WHETHER IT IS APPLICABLE
ACCORDING TO YOU PRODUCT COMPARTMENT TYPE.

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THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLDS AND
SIMILAR PREMISES, SUCH AS
 KITCHENETTES IN SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKPLACES;
 APPLIANCES USED BY GUESTS IN HOTELS, MOTELS, AND
OTHER ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES;
 APPLIANCES USED IN BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES;
 APPLIANCES USED IN CATERING AND OTHER SIMILAR NON
VENDING ENVIRONMENTS.

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Meaning of safety warning symbols
Prohibition symbol
This is a prohibition symbol.
Any incompliance with instructions marked with this symbol may result in damage to the
product or endanger the personal safety of the user.
Warning symbol
This is a warning symbol.
It is required to operate in strict observance of instructions marked with this symbol; or
otherwise damage to the product or personal injury may be caused.
Note symbol
This is a cautioning symbol.
Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution Insucient caution may result
in slight or moderate injury, or damage to the product.
This manual contains lots of important safety information ( which shall be observed by the users.
ELECTRICITY RELATED WARNINGS
• DONOTPULLTHEPOWERCORDWHEN
PULLING THE POWER PLUG OF THE
REFRIGERATOR. PLEASE FIRMLY GRASP THE
PLUG AND PULL OUT IT FROM THE SOCKET
DIRECTLY.
• TOENSURESAFEUSE,DONOTDAMAGETHE
POWER CORD OR USE THE POWER CORD
WHEN IT IS DAMAGED OR WORN.

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• PLEASEUSEADEDICATEDPOWERSOCKET
AND THE POWER SOCKET SHALL NOT
BE SHARED WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES.
THE POWER PLUG SHOULD BE FIRMLY
CONTACTED WITH THE SOCKET OR ELSE FIRES
MIGHT BE CAUSED.
• PLEASEENSURETHATTHEGROUNDING
ELECTRODE OF THE POWER SOCKET IS
EQUIPPED WITH A RELIABLE GROUNDING
LINE.
• PLEASETURNOFFTHEVALVEOFTHELEAKING
GAS AND THEN OPEN THE DOORS AND
WINDOWS IN CASE OF LEAKAGE OF GAS AND
OTHER FLAMMABLE GASES. DO NOT UNPLUG
THE REFRIGERATOR AND OTHER ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES CONSIDERING THAT SPARK MAY
CAUSE A FIRE.
• DONOTUSEELECTRICALAPPLIANCESON
THE TOP OF THE APPLIANCE, UNLESS THEY
ARE OF THE TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.

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WARNINGS FOR USING
• DONOTARBITRARILYDISASSEMBLEOR
RECONSTRUCT THE REFRIGERATOR, NOR
DAMAGE THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT;
MAINTENANCE OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE
CONDUCTED BY A SPECIALIST.
• DAMAGEDPOWERCORDMUSTBEREPLACED
BY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT OR RELATED PROFESSIONALS IN
ORDER TO AVOID DANGER.
• THEGAPSBETWEENREFRIGERATORDOORS
AND BETWEEN DOORS AND REFRIGERATOR
BODY ARE SMALL, BE NOTED NOT TO PUT
YOUR HAND IN THESE AREAS TO PREVENT
FROM SQUEEZING THE FINGER. PLEASE BE
GENTLE WHEN CLOSE THE REFRIGERATOR
DOOR TO AVOID FALLING ARTICLES.
• DONOTPICKFOODSORCONTAINERSWITH
WET HANDS IN THE FREEZING CHAMBER
WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR IS RUNNING,
ESPECIALLY METAL CONTAINERS IN ORDER TO
AVOID FROSTBITE.
• DONOTALLOWANYCHILDTOGETINTO
OR CLIMB THE REFRIGERATOR; OTHERWISE
SUFFOCATION OR FALLING INJURY OF THE
CHILD MAY BE CAUSED.

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• DONOTPLACEHEAVYOBJECTSONTHETOP
OF THE REFRIGERATOR CONSIDERING THAT
OBJECTIVES MAY FALL WHEN CLOSE OR OPEN
THE DOOR, AND ACCIDENTAL INJURIES MIGHT
BE CAUSED.
• PLEASEPULLOUTTHEPLUGINCASEOF
POWER FAILURE OR CLEANING. DO NOT
CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO POWER
SUPPLY WITHIN FIVE MINUTES TO PREVENT
FROM DAMAGES TO THE COMPRESSOR DUE
TO SUCCESSIVE STARTS.
WARNINGS FOR PLACEMENT
• DONOTPUTFLAMMABLE,EXPLOSIVE,
VOLATILE AND HIGHLY CORROSIVE ITEMS IN
THE REFRIGERATOR TO PREVENT DAMAGES TO
THE PRODUCT OR FIRE ACCIDENTS.
• DONOTPLACEFLAMMABLEITEMSNEARTHE
REFRIGERATOR TO AVOID FIRES.
• THEREFRIGERATORISINTENDEDFOR
HOUSEHOLD USE, SUCH AS STORAGE OF
FOODS; IT SHALL NOT BE USED FOR OTHER
PURPOSES, SUCH AS STORAGE OF BLOOD,
DRUGS OR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, ETC.

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• DONOTSTOREBEER,BEVERAGEOROTHER
FLUID CONTAINED IN BOTTLES OR ENCLOSED
CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZING CHAMBER OF
THE REFRIGERATOR; OTHERWISE THE BOTTLES
OR ENCLOSED CONTAINERS MAY CRACK DUE
TO FREEZING TO CAUSE DAMAGES.
Freezing chamber
Warnings for energy
1. Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or
temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of
time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
2. The fact that eervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in
low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be
consumed too cold;
3. The need to not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food
and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozen-food storage compartments
or cabinets;
4. The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting
the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
5. The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning
could shorten the storage life.
6. The necessity that, for doors or lids tted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children
and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside
Warnings for disposal
REFRIGERANT AND CYCLOPENTANE FOAMING MATERIAL USED FOR
THE REFRIGERATOR ARE FLAMMABLE. THEREFORE, WHEN THE
REFRIGERATOR IS SCRAPPED, IT SHALL BE KEPT AWAY FROM ANY
FIRE SOURCE AND BE RECOVERED BY A SPECIAL RECOVERING
COMPANY WITH CORRESPONDING QUALIFICATION OTHER THAN BE
DISPOSED BY COMBUSTION, SO AS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
ENVIRONMENT OR ANY OTHER HARM.
WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR IS SCRAPPED, DISASSEMBLE THE DOORS,
AND REMOVE GASKET OF DOOR AND SHELVES; PUT THE DOORS
AND SHELVES IN A PROPER PLACE, SO AS TO PREVENT TRAPPING OF
ANY CHILD.

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PART 2: PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS
Placement
• Beforeuse,removeallpackingmaterials,includingbottomcushions,foam
pads and tapes inside of the refrigerator; tear o the protective lm on the
doors and the refrigerator body.
• Keepawayfromheatandavoiddirectsunlight.Donotplacethefreezerin
moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating eect.
• Donotsprayorwashtherefrigerator;donotputtherefrigeratorinmoist
places easy to be splashed with water so as not to aect the electrical
insulation properties of the refrigerator.
• Therefrigeratorisplacedinawell-ventilatedindoorplace;thegroundshallbe
at, and sturdy (rotate left or right to adjust the wheel for levelling if unstable).
• Thetopspaceoftherefrigeratorshallbegreaterthan30cm,andThe
refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance more than 10
cm to facilitate heat dissipation.
Precautions before installation:
Information in the Instruction Manual is only for reference. The physical product may dier. Before
installation and adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the refrigerator is disconnected
from power.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

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Levelling feet
Schematic diagram of the levelling feet
(The picture above is only for reference. The actual conguration will depend on the physical product or
statement by the distributor)
Adjusting procedures:
a. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator;
b. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator;
c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.

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Door Right-Left Change
List of tools to be provided by the user
Cross screwdriver Putty knife
thin-blade screwdriver
5/16”
socket spanner Masking tape
1. Power o the refrigerator, and remove all objects from the door trays.
2. Remove the upper hinge cover .upper hinge and hole cover on the other side.
hole cover upper hinge cover
upper hinge
3. Then remove the door, the bottom hinge, adjusting foot.
4. Install the bottom hinge and adjustable foot on the other side of cabinet; dismantle the door stopper,and
install it on the other side of door lower end-cap.
bottom hinge
adjustable foot
stopper

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5. Install the door to the bottom hinge, install the upper hinge,upper hinge cover and hole cover on the
other side.
hole cover
upper hinge cover
upper hinge
The picture above is only for reference. The actual conguration will depend on the physical
product or statement by the distributor.

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Changing the Light
Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similar qualied person.
Starting to use
• Beforeinitialstart,keeptherefrigeratorstillfor2hoursbeforeconnectingitto
power supply.
• Beforeputtinganyfreshorfrozenfoods,therefrigeratorshallhaverunfor2-3
hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient temperature is high.
• Spareenoughspaceforconvenientopeningofthedoors
and drawers or statement by the distributor.