Panasonic Refrigerator Instruction Manual

Model No. NR-CY550

For Household Use

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely. Before using this product, please pay particular attention to the “Safety precautions” section (Pages 2 to 7) for safe use.
Please ensure the date and name of store of purchase are stamped in warranty card and keep it stored together with these operating instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

For power plug and cord…

Periodically wipe the power plug with a dry cloth. (Dust accumulated on the plug of a refrigerator that operates continuously leads to reduced insulation due to moisture and may cause fi re.)
Plug into a wall outlet of the rated voltage on its own with the rated current and insert plug fully.
Connect to an exclusive wall outlet for the refrigerator only. Avoid connecting other appliances to the same wall outlet. Unroll entire length of the cord before plugging in.
Unplug the unit when cleaning the refrigerator.
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.
Please ensure minimum clearance of 10 cm for air ventilation and prevent damage to the power cord.

For power plug and cord…

Do not let the cord get damaged.
Do not insert or disconnect the power plug into/from the wall socket with wet hands.
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

When recycling the product…

Before taking the refrigerator to be recycled, please remove all the door gasket to prevent locking a child in it.
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.
Cyclo-Pentane is used for insulation of this refrigerator and flammable gas is used for refrigerant. When disposing of this unit, please discard it by the proper method and do not dispose of the unit by burning.
The warning labels mentioned above should be kept throughout the life of the refrigerator.

In case of emergency…

Maintenance work must only be carried out at workshop by well-trained maintenance worker.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant and chemicals or scientific specimens in the appliance.

WARNING

Do not use electrical appliances such as a deodorizer in the refrigerator. Leaked refrigerant may catch fi re from a spark of 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 use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those 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.

On top of the refrigerator…

● Do not put anything on top of refrigerator. Otherwise, it may fall due to vibration of the machine. You may be injured.

When installing…

Do not install the product in locations exposed to water.
Provide a grounding connection or install a ground-fault interrupter when the product is installed in a humid or wet location. (Contact your distributor.)
Do not block the ventilation port of the refrigerator or spaces around it. Leaked refrigerant may cause a fi re and explosion.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

For safety it should be checked that the ground connection system in the house has been installed correctly.

When using…

Do not let any children hang or ride on the refrigerator door, the unit may turn over and cause an accident.
Do not apply water on the body or interior. Electrical insulation could deteriorate and may cause shocks or fi re.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (piping on the back). The fl ammable refrigerant may catch fi re and lead to an explosion.
Do not touch the compressor or pipes because of high temperature. There is a risk of burn injury.
Do not spray combustible chemicals near the refrigerator.

If you detect a burning smell, disconnect the power plug.
If you detect a gas leak from the cooling range, ventilate the kitchen.
If you have damaged the refrigerant circuit (piping on the back), then ventilate the kitchen and contact your distributor.
Refrigerator LED lamp.
The refrigerator LED lamp is designed specially for this product, it does not function on individual replacing. If replacement is required, please contact your dealer or authorised service agent.

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.

Installation

Before using for product.

Is the refrigerator installed in the following locations?

Locations subject to heat and direct sunlight (The cooling power will be reduced and electricity wasted.)
Poorly ventilated locations with high humidity (Rust will be caused.)
Locations where the surface is unstable and slanted → On carpet, mats, or vinyl floors, place a plate underneath the refrigerator.
Locations not allowing the power plug to be cleaned easily (Dust accumulated may cause a fire.)

Has a heat radiating space been provided around the refrigerator?

For safety, the grounding connection should be done
(For a refrigerator with plug (2-pin plug) without any grounding wire)

The grounding connection will allow prevention of danger resulted from electricity leakage.
The grounding connection can be performed in 2 ways as follows:

Prohibited spots for grounding connection

Water supply pipes and gas pipes (dangers from electric shock or explosion).
The grounding wires of telephone cords and lightning rods (dangers from lightning).

Requests and notices

Parts Identification

SPECIAL FEATURE

NON-FLON
This unit uses totally NON-FLON MATERIALS both for refrigerant (iso-butane (R600a))
and for insulation (Cyclo-Pentane). These materials do not damage the earths ozone layer and has almost no effect on global warming.
INVERTER
In accordance with temperature change inside the compartment, the motor will run at
different speeds. When the temperature inside the refrigerator is stable, the motor will run
at a lower speed to save energy and lower noise. When powerful cooling is required, the motor will run at a higher speed.

To use all features

Control Panel

Temperature setting and a guide of temperature
Model : NR-CY550 (GKXZ)
The temperature can be adjusted for Min-Max levels. Touch [Fridge] button to adjust temperature in refrigerator compartment and touch [Freezer] button to adjust temperature in freezer compartment. The setting of [Prime Fresh] can be set to either “Prime Fresh +”, “Min”, “Med” or “Max” levels.

Model : NR-CY550 (PKXZ)

Press the [Select] button to select Refrigerator Compartment [Fridge], Prime Fresh Case
[Prime Fresh], or Freezer Compartment [Freezer].
Press the [Temp. Control] button to select from Max, Med, or Min levels.

Generally, use the refrigerator with the temperature set to “Med”.
(If the temperature control of the freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment is set to
other than “Med”, ECONAVI does not operate.)

How to operate the “9 levels” mode
This refrigerator is specially designed with 9 adjustable temperature levels.
To adjust the temperature for the Refrigerator Compartment

Model : NR-CY550 (GKXZ)

Set the LED display to the “Min” position by touching the [Fridge] button.
Touch and hold the [Fridge] button for 10 seconds until the LED display return to show at
the “Min” position.
Use the [Fridge] button to set the required temperature mode, where one step is the
minimum cooling mode and 9 step is the maximum cooling mode.

To adjust the temperature for the Freezer Compartment
Follow steps (1) ~ (3) above, but select freezer compartment [Freezer] instead of refrigerator compartment [Fridge].

Model : NR-CY550 (PKXZ)

Set the LED display to “Min” position by pressing the [Select] button to select [Fridge]
(refrigerator compartment) then press the [Temp. Control] button to select Min.
Press and hold the [Temp. Control] button for approximately 10 seconds until the LED display returns to the “Min” position.
The temperature can be adjusted in 9 different levels as specified in the cooling level table below. By pressing the [Temp. Control] button, the cooling level increases by an increment of 1 level.

To adjust the temperature for the Freezer Compartment
Follow steps (1) ~ (3) above respectively while pressing the [Select] button and selecting
[Freezer] (freezer compartment) instead of [Fridge] (refrigerator compartment).

To reset the setting “9 levels” mode
Repeat steps (1) and (2) to return the unit to normal operation mode.

LED Display table (Model : NR-CY550 (GKXZ)

The temperature control can vary depending on the environment and amount of food stored in the refrigerator.

ECONAVI Operation

Model : NR-CY550 (GKXZ)
The refrigerator detects the opening and closing of the refrigerator door and the brightness
around the refrigerator to automatically control operation to ensure maximum energy saving.*1

ECONAVI operation

The refrigerator learns the lifestyle patterns of your family from door opening and time periods of infrequent use to maximise energy effi ciency.
The refrigerator learns your lifestyle patterns from the previous 3 weeks of use and uses that data from the 4th week onwards.
Therefore the ECONAVI lamp “ON/OFF” pattern may change from the 4th week onwards.
The refrigerator performs the ECONAVI energy saving operation when it becomes dark*2 around the refrigerator such as overnight when you are asleep.
The brightness of the ECONAVI lamp is lowered approximately 5 minutes after it is lit.

Settings for enabling ECONAVI operation

ECONAVI operation is automatically enabled when the temperature control for both the
freezer compartment and fridge compartment is set to “Med”.
ECONAVI mode does not operate if the [Quick Freezing] mode is in operation.
It is not possible to force to start of the ECONAVI mode.

Remark

The effectiveness of the ECONAVI mode is dependant on the ambient temperature, ambient brightness and the number of times the refrigerator door is opened and closed and
the state in which food is stored.
Darkness is detected by the light intensity sensor at approximately 3 lx to 10 lx or less.
Model : NR-CY550 (PKXZ) This model also has ECONAVI mode, but it does not feature ECONAVI lamp and light intensity sensor.

Prime Fresh +

How to operate the “Prime Fresh +” mode

Model : NR-CY550 (GKXZ)
Press the button “Prime Fresh” until the light LED “Prime Fresh +” turns on.
Model : NR-CY550 (PKXZ)
Press the button “Select” until the light “Prime Fresh” turns on, then press button “Temp.
Control” until the light LED “Prime Fresh +” turns on.

Remark

If you want to stop the operation immediately, please repeat step 1 or step 2 until the light
LED turns off.
The system will stop the operation automatically when it runs for 105 mins (as ambient
temperature is below 18 °C) or 150 mins (as ambient temperature is above 18 °C) and
return to normal mode (the LED turns off)
The LED fl ashing means that the defrosting system is now working. “Prime Fresh +” mode will start right after the defrosting operation is fi nished.

Quick Freezing

When [Quick Freezing] is set, the refrigerator will reduce the temperature quickly for better performance of preserving food.

To stop the Quick Freezing operation, press the [Temp. Control] button until “Green LED
light at Quick Freezing” turns off.
A flashing “Green LED light at Quick Freezing” indicates the defrosting system is active.
The Quick Freezing operation will start right after the defrosting operation is finished.
The Freezer temperature control will not operate during Quick Freezing mode as the
compressor is already at maximum operating levels for the Quick Freezing mode.

Food Stored

In order to preserve food quality for long time, please store it in the right place.

When storing food…

Foodstuff such as vegetable, fruits and fresh food should be wrapped or pack in box before freezing and refrigerating.
If you will put high moisture content into refrigerator, should be sealed and wrapped to prevent dew and frost.
Drinking water, beverage bottles should be sealed to prevent the odour.
Store fruits and vegetables in vegetable case, where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods.

Where to store these different foodstuffs?

When set to “Med”, the temperature may vary slightly depending on the usage conditions.

Using Tips

Refrigerator Compartment

Prime Fresh
The temperature in the Prime Fresh Case can be selected from “Prime Fresh +”, “Min”, “Med”,
or “Max”.
When using the refrigerator, temperature can be adjusted according to your personal usage.
*The temperature is set at “Med” as default from factory.

Using as the prime fresh Approx. -5 °C ~ -1 °C

When you want to preserve food longer by partially-freezing method.

Suitable for fresh food such as meat or fish.
Temperature can be selected from “Prime Fresh +”, “Min”, “Med”, or “Max” according to
kind and quantity of stored food. (P. 11)
When food is too much frozen …… Set the temperature at “Min” (less cool) to reduce coldness and prevent food from over frozen.
When food is not partially-frozen …… It could result from size of stored food (such as too large meat or fish), storage condition, or ambient temperature. Try setting the temperature at “Max” (more cool) to increase coldness and partially-frozen the food.

Freezer Compartment

Approx. -23 °C ~ -17 °C

Three tips for freezing food and locking in the flavour…

Freeze thin and small items of food quickly!
Fully sealed
Do not refreeze

To make ice

Cleaning, removing and re-installing

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 10 minutes before plugging again. If not, the compressor may not work.

Cleaning

Clean the refrigerator immediately after it is stained!.

Wipe off stains on the interior surfaces quickly before they harden. In particular, cooking oil 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 hing 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.)

Trays

Attention

When removing the tray above the vegetable case, please pull out the vegetable case first 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. For attaching trays, hold them with the protrusion side down and firmly insert.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

[India Only]
Information on hazardous constituents as specified in sub-rule1 of rule16 (1) in electrical and electronic equipment.

Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules 2018 with the rule 16 (1) limits with respect to Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent chromium, Polybrominated biphenyls, Polybrominated diphenyl ethers.

The content of hazardous substance with the exemption of the applications listed in SCHEDULE II of the E-Waste Waste (Management) Amendment Rules 2018 :

Lead (Pb) – not over 0.1% by weight;
Cadmium (Cd) – not over 0.01% by weight;
Mercury (Hg) – not over 0.1% by weight;
Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) – not over 0.1% by weight;
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) – not over 0.1% by weight;
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) – not over 0.1% by weight.

For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please return this product to a nearby authorized collection center, registered dismantler of recycler, or Panasonic service center when disposing of this product.

Customer care number ( Toll free ) : 1800 103 1333 ,1800 108 1333
Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection centers, etc. or call the customer care toll-free number.
http://www.panasonic.com/in/corporate/sustainability/panasonic-india-i-recycle-program.html

Help Line: Panasonic Customer Care 1800 103 1333/1800 108 1333.
E-mail:

Panasonic India Private Limited, 12th Floor, Ambience Tower, Ambience Island,
NH-8, Gurgaon, Haryana, India-122002

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