Philco PX 5161 X User manual

SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR
NO-FROST
USER'S MANUAL
PX 5161 X
PPL 5161 X

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
Safety and warning information .................................................................................................2
Installing your new appliance.....................................................................................................6
Description of the appliance.......................................................................................................8
Display controls ..........................................................................................................................9
Display controls ........................................................................................................................11
Using your appliance ................................................................................................................12
Helpful hints and tips................................................................................................................14
Cleaning and care......................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................16
INFORMATION SHEET ..............................................................................................................18
Disposal of the appliance .........................................................................................................19

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This appliance was produced in accordance EU legislative
and directives.
SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make
sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these
instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it,
throught its life, will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced 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.
Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the
connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the
door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from
closing themselves inside it.
If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older
appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make
the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will
prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child
General safety
WARNING - 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

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WARNING - Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING - 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.
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 - Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended
by the manufacturer.
WARNING - The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable.
When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste
disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a
high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant
circuit becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
Caution: risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
Electrical safety
1. The power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or
damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the main cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.

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7. The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating
current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is
so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure
to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge.
The fridge must employ a special power socket instead of common one
with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground
wire.
Daily use
Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the appliance. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g.electric ice
cream makers, mixers etc.).
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull
on the cable.
Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance. Do
not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food
manufacture's instructions.
The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be
strictly adhered to. Refer to relrelevant instructions for storage.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze compartment as it
creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode,
resulting in damage to the appliance.
Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer
compartment.
Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
Keep buring candles, lamps and other items with naked flames away
from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in
normal household as explained in this instruction booklet.
The appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer
burns.
Never use the base, drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as
this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do
not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.

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Caution!
Care and cleaning
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal
oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a
plastic scraper.
Installation Important!
For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this
manual.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not
connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages
immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance
to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this
leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the
instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a
wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to
prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers. Make
sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the
appliance.
Service
Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be
carried out by qualified electrician or competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only
genuine spare parts must be used.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
Before using the appliance for the first time, you should review the following tips.
Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve efficiency of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good
ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation of heat.
For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available around the refrigerator. Suggest: lt is
advisable for there to be 75mm of space from the back to the wall, at least 100mm from its top, at least 100mm
from its side to the wall and a clear space upfront to allow the doors to open 150°. Please see the following
diagrams
Space required (mm)
W
W1
D
D1
908
411.5
550
1096.5
Note:
This appliance performs well in the climate class from SN to ST. It may
not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below the
indicated range for a long period.
Climate 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
Stand your appliance in a dry place to avoid damage moisure.
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or frost. Stand the
appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.

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Leveling of appliance
For sufficient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the
appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You can adjust them
by your fingers or a suitable spanner.
To allow the doors to self-close, tilt back the top backwards for about
10mm or 0.5°by turning the adjustable feet.
Whenever you want to move the appliance, remember to turn the feet
back up so that the appliance can roll freely. Reinstall the appliance when
relocating.
Caution! The rollers, which are not casters, should be only used for forward or
backward movement. Moving the refrigerator sideways may damage your floor
and the rollers.
0.5°
adjustable bottom feet
adjustable bottom feet

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
View of the appliance
1. Freezer zone LED light
2. Freezer door Rack
3. Freezer door seal
4. Wind channel cover in freezer
5. Freezer shelf
6. Freezer upper drawer
7. Freezer lower drawer
8. Left adjustable bottom feet
9. Fresh zone LED light
10.Fresh door Rack
11.Wind channel cover in fresh
12.Egg tray(inside)
13.Fresh shelf
14.Fresh door seal
15.Fresh upper drawer
16.Fresh lower drawer
17.Right adjustable bottom feet
Note: Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from this
Instruction Manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same.

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DISPLAY CONTROLS
Use your appliance according to the following control regulations, your appliance has the corresponding
functions and modes as the control panels showed in the pictures below.
When the appliance is powered on for the first time, the backlighting of the icons on display panel starts working.
If no buttons have been pressed and the doors are closed, the backlighting will turn off after 60 seconds.
The control panel consists of two areas about temperature, one area about different modes.
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when you start your refrigerator for the first time, the temperature for the refrigerator is set
to 4°C and the freezer to -18°C. If you want to change the temperature, follow the instructions below.
Caution! When you set a temperature, you set an average temperature for
the whole refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures inside each compartment may
vary from the temperatures displayed on the panel, depending on how much
food you store and where you place it. High or low room temperature may also
affect the actual temperature inside the appliance.
Unlock
All the buttons are locked if the icon “ “ is illuminated, press the “ “ button for 3 seconds to unlock
them. And it will be lock itself of no buttons are pressed within 20seconds.

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Mode
You can select different modes by pressing the “ ” button when “ “.
When certain mode is selected, wait for the corresponding icon flash for 10 seconds. the mode will be set as the
following sequence.
Super Cool
Super Cool can refrigerate your food much faster, keeping food fresh for a longer period.
Press “ ” button to select the Super Cool function. The light will be
illuminated.
For the maximum amount of food to be Cooled, please wait about 6 h.
Super Cool automatically switches off after 6 hours and the fridge
temperature setted to 2°C.
Super Freeze
Super Freeze will quickly lower the temperature within the freezer so food will freeze faster. This can lock in the
vitamins and nutrients of fresh food and keep food fresh longer.
Press “ ” button to select the Super Freeze function. The light will
be illuminated.
For the maximum amount of food to be frozen, please wait about 24 h.
Super freeze automatically switches off after 26 hours and the freezer
temperature setted to -24°C.

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DISPLAY CONTROLS
Artificia Intelligence
When the function is seleced, the temperature of the appliance is
automatically adjusted.
When the Artificial Intelligence function is activated, the temperature of
the fridge is automatically switched to 4°C and the freezer to -18°C.
Fridge
You can press the “ “ button to activate the mode to control the fridge temperature. When you
press the button continuously, the temperature will be set as the following sequence.
Freezer
You can press the “ “ button to activate the mode to control the freezer temperature. When you press the
button continuously, the temperature will be set as the following sequence.
Door Alarm
If the door of fridge or freezer is open for a long time, the door alarm will sound. The buzzer will automatically
stop alarming 10 minutes later.
To save energy, please avoid keeping the door open for a long time when using the appliance. The door alarm
can be cleared by closing the door.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
This section tells you how to use most of the useful features. We recommend that you read through them
carefully before using the appliance.
1. Adjust the door
When you find the doors are not at the same level, you can use the screwdriver to adjust the door.
When the freezer door is upper than the refrigerator door. First, you can use the screwdriver to turn the bolt
anticlockwise on the lower hinge that can make the door go up. Then use the screwdriver to lock the nut in
place.
2. Using your refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is suitable for storage of vegetables and fruit. Food inside shall be packed to store
in order to avoid losing moisture or flavor permeating into other foods.
Caution! Never close the refrigerator door while the shelves, crisper and/or
telescopic slides are extended. It may damage both them and the refrigerator.
Glass shelves and Door racks
The refrigerator compartment is provided with 4 glass shelves and several different door racks, which are
suitable for the storage of eggs, canned liquid, bottled drinks and packed food. They can be placed at different
heights according to your need. Before you lift up the door shelf vertically, please take the food out.
When you remove the shelves, gently pull them forward until the shelf
comes clear of the shelf guides.
When you return the shelves, make sure there is no obstacle behind and
gently push the shelf back into the position.
Note: All the door racks are completely removable for cleaning.
bolt
nut
screwdriver

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3. Using your freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is suitable for storage of foods required to be frozen, such as meat, ice cream and
others item.
Caution! Ensure that bottles are not left in the freezer for longer than needed
as freezing may cause the bottles to break.
Drawers
The drawers, mounted on telescopic extension slides, can be used to store large volume of food.
The method for removing the drawers is the same as the crisper in the
refrigerator chamber.
4. Using the ice compartment (only for model PPL 5161 X )
The ice compartment can be removed from the freezer.
Using the ice compartment
Remove the ice compartment, place in on an even surface and pour
water into the ice tray. The water should not reach higher than the
maximum level.
Place the full ice compartment back in the freezer.
When ice cubes are formed, turn the controllers clockwise and the ice will
fall into the ice container below.
Ice cubes can be stored in this container.
Add water Turn ice cubes
Note: When using the ice maker for the first time or after a long break, make sure you clean it first.

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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods.
Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (Direct sunlight,
electric oven or cooker etc)
Don't set the temperature colder than necessary.
Don't store warm food or evaporating liquid in the appliance.
Place the appliance in a well ventilated, humidity free room. Please refer
to Installing your new appliance chapter.
If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper and
shelves, do not adjust the combination as this is designed to be the most
energy efficient configuration.
Hints for refrigeration
Don't place hot food directly into the refrigerator or freezer, the internal
temperature will increase resulting in the compressor to work harder.
Cover or wrap food, particulary, if it has a strong flavor.
Place food carefully so that air can circulate freely around it.
Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer. Always follow food storage times and
use by dates suggested by manufacturers. Cooked food, cold dishes,
etc.: They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: They should be stored in the fresh drawer provided.
Butter and cheese: Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film wrap.
It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to
keep track of the storage times.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer
Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re-frozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken prevent
mould on the appliance.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.

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CLEANING AND CARE
For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned regularly at
least every two months.
Caution! The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning
as there is danger of electrical shock!
Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains socket.
Exterior cleaning
To maintain good appearance of your appliance, you should clean it regularly.
Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean, soft cloth.
Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the
surface of the appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of
moisture to the surface.
Clean the doors, handles and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and
then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Caution!
Do not use sharp objects as they are likely to scratch the surface.
Do not use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive
cleansers or organic solvent such as Benzene for cleaning. They may
damage the surface of the appliance and may cause fire.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will be easier to clean when food stocks are low. Wipe the
inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with warm water using a
wrung-out sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets. Thoroughly dry all
surfaces and removable parts.
Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean.
Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear
when you open the door. Wash seal with a mild detergent and warm
water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.
Caution! Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be
powered on.
Replacing the LED light
Warning: The LED light must not be replaced by the user! If the LED light is
damaged, consult a qualified, registered electrician for assistance.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly,
you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service, please see below.
Problem
Possible cause & Solution
Appliance is not working
correctly
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber temperature to a
colder level to solve this problem.
It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the automatic defrost cycle,
or for a short time after the appliance is switched on to protect the
compressor.
Odours from the
compartments
The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
Noise from the appliance
The sounds below are quite normal:
Compressor running noises.
Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the freezer compartment
or other compartments.
Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may need you to
check and take action:
The cabinet is not level.
The back of appliance touches the wall.
Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.
The motor runs continuously
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will need to run more
when in following circumstances:
Temperature setting is set colder than necessary
Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within the
appliance.
The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
Doors are kept open too long or too often.
After your installing the appliance or it has been switched off for a long
time.
A layer of frost occurs in the
compartment
Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure food is placed
within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation. Ensure that door is fully
closed. To remove the frost, please refer to cleaning and care chapter.
Temperature inside is too
warm
You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or the doors are
kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is located with insufficient
clearance at the sides, back and top
Temperature inside is too
cold
Increase the temperature by following the "Display controls" chapter.
Doors can't be closed easily
Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by 10-15mm to allow
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closing.
Water drips on the floor
The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the cabinet) may not be properly
leveled, or the draining spout (located underneath the top of the compressor
depot) may not be properly positioned to direct water into this pan, or the
water spout is blocked. You may need to pull the refrigerator away from the
wall to check the pan and spout.
The light is not working
The LED light may be damaged. Refer to replace LED lights in cleaning
and care chapter.
The control system has disabled the lights due to the door being kept
open too long, close and reopens the door to reactivate the lights.
Warning! Do not try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists
after you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified
electrician, authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the
product.

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INFORMATION SHEET
INFORMATION SHEET: Philco
Philco brand:
Brand
Philco
Model identification
PPL 5161 X / PX 5161 X
Appliance type 3)
7
Energy efficiency class (A… low electricity consumption
to G… high electricity consumption)
A+
Energy consumption in 365 days 1) kWh
411
Total usable capacity: l
516
of which: volume of the cooling compartment in l
339
of which: volume of the freezing compartment in l
177
Star classification of the freezing compartment
****
Frost-free
Freezing and cooling compartment
Storage time after power-off (time before temperature
rise) [h]
10
Freezing capacity kg/24 h
11
Climate class 2)
SN,N,ST,T
Voltage
220-240v/50Hz
Noise level 4) dB (re 1pW)
43
Dimensions in mm (hxwxd)
1786×910×643
Weight in kg
94
Built-in appliance
no
This appliance is suitable for wine storage
no
1) Electricity consumption in kWh /year is based on the results of a normalised test carried out over a period of
24 hours. Actual electricity consumption depends on the use and location of the appliance.
2) SN: ambient temperatures from +10°Cto +32 °C
ST: ambient temperatures from +18°Cto +38 °C
N: ambient temperatures from +16°Cto +32 °C
T: ambient temperature range +16°C to +43°C
3) 1 = Refrigerator without low temperature areas
7=Refrigerator/freezer with low temperature areas *(***)
8 = Box freezer
4) Noise level according to European norm EN 60704