Panasonic NR-B53VW2 manual

Operating Instructions Refrigerator-Freezer (Household use) NR-B53V2 NR-B53VW2 NR-BG53V2 NR- BG53VW2 Model No. English Deutsch Nederlands Français Italiano Español Svenska Norsk Dansk Polski Česky English 2-30 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product. Please keep this man[...]

2 Introduction Introduction Safety instructions ................................................................................................... 2 Caring for the environment ..................................................................................... 6 Installation Installation ...........................................................[...]

3 English Introduction WARNING Indicates risk of death or serious injury . W ARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer . ● This can cause damage to the interior of the refrigerator or cause an explosion. W ARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circui[...]

4 Introduction Do not use a multiple socket adaptor and plug several appliances into the same socket adaptor . ● This can cause overheating, re or short circuit. Do not pin or bend the supply cord, or place heavy objects on it. ● This increases the risk of re or electric shock. If the supply cord or plug of the appliance is damaged, it mu[...]

5 English Introduction Remove any dirt or dust from the plug’ s pins before connecting to the power supply . ● Dust build-up on the plug can cause insulation failure, especially in humid conditions. This can cause short circuit, re or electric shock. Unplug the supply cord and wipe it with a dry cloth. Never use a wet or damp cloth. Plug you[...]

6 Introduction If there’ s a power cut, avoid opening the refrigerator frequently or putting unchilled food in it. ● This can cause the temperature in the refrigerator to rise and spoil food stored inside. If you’re not going to use the refrigerator for a long time, unplug it from the mains. Also, be careful of the gap between the fridge and [...]

7 English Installation Choosing the right location Install the refrigerator in a location which satises the following criteria: ● Where there is a main water supply line nearby ● Where the refrigerator will not be exposed to direct sunlight ● Where the refrigerator will be at a distance from heating appliances, cooking appliances and other[...]

8 Installation Removing the doors If the refrigerator will not pass through a doorway or entrance, its doors can be removed. CAUTION Before removing the doors, be absolutely sure to check that the power of the refrigerator has been turned off. When you want to remove the doors, please contact your dealer , an authorized service centre or access to [...]

9 English Installation Removing the freezer door When removing the door ● Ensure the door is in the closed position. ● T ake care not to bend the hinges or damage the water supply hoses. ● Handle the removed door carefully to keep it safe from damage and impact. 1 Remove the top hinge cover . T urn the hinge cover screw counterclockwise, and [...]

10 Installation Attaching the doors and front grille 1 Follow the steps for removing the doors and grille in their reverse order . 2 Tighten up xing screws after checking that the door is parallel to the body and cold air does not leak from around the gasket. 3 Tighten up screws to x hinges using both the screwdriver (Phillips head) and hex w[...]

1 1 English Installation Connecting the refrigerator Before proceeding any further , be absolutely sure to check that the power plug has been disconnected from the power outlet. And check the main water supply line has been shut of f. When you want to connecting the refrigerator to the water supply , please contact your dealer , an authorized servi[...]

12 Installation Installing the water lter The water lter is not installed at the time the refrigerator is purchased. Install the water lter provided with the refrigerator . 1 Remove the drawer of the Vitamin-Safe Zone. 2 Remove the lter panel. Place your ngers in the cutout at the front of the lter panel, and remove the l[...]

13 English Installation Installing the refrigerator The refrigerator comes on four casters to enable it to be moved easily . Carefully read through the section “Choosing the right location”, and install the refrigerator in the best location. Once the installation location has been decided upon, secure the refrigerator , and adjust it so that it[...]

14 Installation Preparations Maintenance Remove all the packing materials and tapes. Wipe the inside of the refrigerator using a soft cloth which has been dipped in lukewarm water and then wrung out. W ash and completely dry the iceb ox before installing it. (Do not use a dish dryer , hair dryer or other app liance when drying.) Connecting the powe[...]

15 English Operation P ar ts an d the ir f unc ti ons Interior and foods stored 1 Automatic ice maker 2 Icebox 3 Glass shelves The positions of these shelves (except for the third shelf from the top in the freezer) can be adjusted. 4 Door shelves The positions of these shelves (only the second shelf from the bottom in the fridge) can be adjusted. E[...]

16 Operation F reezer -17 °C to -25 ° C Frozen foods, meats, sh, ice cream, etc. F ridge 1 °C to 7 °C Butter , dairy products, eggs, drinks, seasonings, cooked foods, etc. 0° Zone Meats, sh, ham, sausages, etc. Vitamin-Safe Zone V egetables, fruits, etc. stored at low temperatures 5° Fresh Zone V egetables, fruits, etc. Notes: ● The 0[...]

17 English Operation Ice/W ater dispenser panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Display area 1 W ater lter change icon This indicates that it is time to change the water lter . 2 Service engineer display This does not appear during normal operation. 3 Filtered water dispense icon 4 Crushed ice dispense icon 5 Ice cube dispense icon 6 Child Lock icon Control ar[...]

18 Operation Control panel 1 5 6 8 : ; < = 2 3 4 7 9 Display area 1 Cooling power level Cooling power by the refrigerator is indicated here. Lowest power level ( when the compressor is shut down or running at lowest speed) Low power level (when the compressor is running at low speed) Medium power level (when the compressor is running at medium s[...]

19 English Operation Se t ting th e te m pe r atur e The temperatures of the fridge, freezer and Vitamin-Safe Zone can be changed. At the time of purchase, the temperatures are set as shown below . Fridge: 4 °C Freezer: -20 °C Vitamin-Safe Zone: 2 °C 2 3 5 1 6 4 1 The control panel lights up, the temperature inside the refrigerator is displayed.[...]

20 Operation U sin g the han d y f uncti ons This refrigerator comes with a number of useful functions for specic applications. 1 2 5 3 4 1 The control panel lights up. 2 The function display start ashing, indicating that the functions can be set. 3 “ ” starts ashing. 4 Select the function to be used. 5 The display corresponding to the[...]

21 English Operation Vitamin-Safe Mode Setting the Vitamin-Safe Zone and 5° Fresh Zone to the V itamin-Safe Mode helps to protect the vitamin C contained in vegetables and fruit. The blue and green LED lights. Super Freeze Mode In this mode, the freezer can be cooled rapidly , enabling the fresh foods, etc. which are placed there to be frozen. The[...]

22 Operation The Ice/W ater dispenser can dispense water , crushed ice or ice cubes. The Ice/W ater dispenser panel lights up. The icon corresponding to what was dispensed last appears. Each time the button is pressed, the icon changes. Keep pressing the button until what you want to be dispensed is lit up. Guide Pad Place a cup against the pad and[...]

23 English Appendix Glass shelves Raise the back part of the shelf slightly , and pull out the shelf. T o re-install the shelf, align it with the left and right guides, and push it into place. 1 2 Drawers Pull the drawer out all the way , and while raising the back part of the drawer slightly , and pull out the drawer . T o re-install the drawer , [...]

24 Appendix Conduct periodic cleaning and maintenance to ensure that the refrigerator will be kept clean and that it will continue to operate for a long time to come. WARNING 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. D[...]

25 English Appendix Changing the water lter Change the water lter periodically . As a rule of thumb, it should be changed once every six months. When it is time to change the lter , the “ ” icon appears on the Ice/W ater dispenser panel. This time differs depending on the quantity of water used as well as the quality and pressure of th[...]

26 Appendix Stopping the automatic ice-making The automatic ice-making function can be shut down when, for instance, it is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time to dispense ice. Remove the icebox, and set the switch on the inside of the automatic ice maker to the OFF position. Note: ● After the switch has been set to the OFF positio[...]

27 English Appendix When moving or transporting the refrigerator Before moving or transporting the refrigerator First, ensure the main water supply line has been shut off. Remove all the food and ice inside the refrigerator , and disconnect the power plug. 1  Disconnect the water service hose from the hose connector . Have a container ready t[...]

28 Appendix T r ou ble shooting If you feel that the refrigerator is not working properly , check out the following points rst. If the trouble persists, disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. General Y ou hear unusual sounds from the refrigerator . ● Has the refrigerator been installed on a sturdy an[...]

29 English Appendix The controls on the control panel cannot be operated. ● Is the power to the refrigerator on? ● Has the refrigerator been set to the Child Lock? The LED light does not come on. ● Has the refrigerator been set to the Holiday Mode? In the Holiday Mode, the front tower LED light of the fridge does not come on. ● Is the power[...]

30 Appendix It smells inside the refrigerator . ● W ere any food items with strong odours sealed before they were placed in the fridge? Place the items inside a sealed container and store them or store them on the sealed case door shelf. ● Odours may stick to the surfaces inside the refrigerator . Wipe the surfaces using a soft cloth which has [...]

321 English Information on Disposal for Users of W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to [...]

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