Panasonic NR-CY55CGKAU 494L French Door Fridge Instruction Manual

NR-CY55CGKAU 494L French Door Fridge
Instruction Manual

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 the store of purchase are stamped in the warranty card and keep it stored together with these operating instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Introduction

Safety Precautions

WARNING: This expression presumes the possibility of death or serious injury.
CAUTION: This expression presumes the possibility of personal injury or property damage.
This sign means prohibited action
This sign means required actions
This sign means do not disassemble
Risk of fire/flammable materials
Risk of fire/flammable materials
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 the plug fully.
• Connect to an exclusive wall outlet for the refrigerator only. Avoid connecting other appliances to the same wall outlet. Unroll the entire length of the cord before plugging it 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 qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Please ensure a 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 gaskets to prevent locking a child in them.
• 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 the insulation of this refrigerator and flammable gas is used for the 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 a workshop by a well-trained maintenance worker.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with flammable propellants 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 the refrigerator. Otherwise, it may fall due to the 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 fire 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 to the body or interior. Electrical insulation could deteriorate and may cause shocks or fire.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (piping on the back). The flammable refrigerant may catch fi re and lead to an explosion.
• Do not touch the compressor or pipes because of the 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 especially for this product, it does not function on individual replacing. If replacement is required, please contact your dealer or authorized 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 the 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.

CAUTION
When storing food…

• Do not freeze glass bottles, as there is a risk of injury. (If the liquid in a glass bottle is frozen and broken, you may be injured.)
• Do not touch frozen foods or containers (especially metallic) with wet hands.
• Do not eat any smelling or color-changed food. Rotten food may cause illness.
• Do not subject glass trays to high impact. (Otherwise, those glass trays may break and you may be injured)
• Food containers must reach the bottom of the door shelves.
• The foods must not protrude from the shelf.

When opening/closing the doors…

• Do not open the refrigerator doors when someone is in the vicinity of the refrigerator.
• Mind the gap between the doors. They may nip your hand while closing the door.
• Do not push drawers by holding them at the top.
• Be careful not to place your feet under the bottom drawer.

When cleaning…

• Do not place your hands or feet beneath the bottom of the refrigerator.
• Do not slide your hands on the metal rail.
• Be cautious of hot copper pipe inside pan water evap when removing it.
• Do not clean the refrigerator with chemical substances or liquid. It will cause damage and corrosion on the surface.

When moving or transporting the refrigerator…

• Do not transport the refrigerator in a horizontal position. Laying the refrigerator horizontally may damage the piping. If any damage is noticed, do not touch the refrigerator. Avoid using fi re and ventilate the room and contact the service agent immediately.
• Apply protective covering, etc. to floors with a fragile surface.
• Hold the carrying handles when transporting the refrigerator.

Caution for using
When using…

• Do not place warm/hot foodstuffs in the refrigerator. Store warm food and drinks after they have cooled.
• Do not open the refrigerator frequently or leave it open for a long time in order to prevent water from dripping inside and wasting energy.

When the refrigerator will not be used for a long period of time…

• Unplug the refrigerator and take out all the food in the refrigerator.
• Wipe off all the water and open the refrigerator to keep it dry.

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.

Installation

Installation

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 fi re.)

Has a heat radiating space been provided around the refrigerator? 

Before using the product. For safety, the grounding connection should be done
(For a refrigerator with a plug (2-pin plug) without any grounding wire)
The grounding connection will allow the prevention of danger resulting from electricity leakage.
The grounding connection can be performed in 2 ways as follows:

• In the case that the grounding receptacle has been prepared for the socket (plug socket), connect the grounding wire to the screw used for grounding connection at the bottom rear of the refrigerator (regarding the screw used for grounding connection, please notice the symbol) as shown in the illustration 1.
• In the case that the socket (plug socket) has not been provided with any grounding receptacle, connect the grounding wire to the screw at the bottom of the refrigerator, (as regards the screw used for grounding connection, please notice the symbol). And then connect the other end to the grounding rod as shown in illustration 2.

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
Do not peel the seal on the back. Otherwise, the cooling performance may deteriorate. If you have peeled it, then cut a cloth packing tape into a square and paste it onto the refrigerator.
Refrigerator doors should not be opened during the interior cooling process.  The doors should not be opened until the interior has been cooled down suffi ciently. (Warm air flowing into the interior will block the cooling function.)
Please wait until the interior has cooled down.

• It may take approximately four hours to cool down the interior.
• It may take 24 hours or more to cool down the interior and achieve equilibrium in the summer, etc.

Fix the refrigerator.
Turn the adjuster bolts (right and left)until they reach the floor to stabilize the refrigerator.

Have any measures been taken against tipping due to earthquakes? In order to prevent the refrigerator from tipping, permanently fix it by using belts, etc.
If the door is slanted downwards.
Turn the adjuster bolt on the lower side, as shown in the diagram, in order to adjust the level.

• The freezer/refrigerator doors may tilt within four to five days after installation due to the load of the food or adaptation to the floor surface, turn the corresponding adjuster bolt with the dedicated tool to adjust, and level the door again to restore.

Operation

Parts Identifi cation

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 earth’s ozone layer and have almost no effect on global warming.
• INVERTER
  In accordance with the temperature changes inside the compartment, the motor will run at different speeds. When the temperature inside the refrigerator is stable, the motor will run at a slower 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 for temperature
Model: NR-CY55CGKAU
The temperature can be adjusted for Min-Max levels.
Touch the [Fridge] button to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment and touch the [Freezer] button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment.
The setting of [Prime Fresh] can be set to either “Prime Fresh +”, “Min”, “Med”, or “Max” levels.
Model: NR-CY55CPSAU

1. Press the [Select] button to select Refrigerator Compartment [Fridge], Prime Fresh Case [Prime Fresh], or Freezer Compartment [Freezer].
2. Press the [Temp. Control] button to select from Max, Mid, 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-CY55CGKAU

1. Set the LED display to the “Min” position by touching the [Fridge] button.
2. Touch and hold the [Fridge] button for 10 seconds until the LED display return to show at the “Min” position.
3. Use the [Fridge] button to set the required temperature mode, where one step is the minimum cooling mode and 9 steps are 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-CY55CPSAU

1. Set the LED display to the “Min” position by pressing the [Select] button to select [Fridge] (refrigerator compartment) then press the [Temp. Control] button to select Min.
2. Press and hold the [Temp. Control] button for approximately 10 seconds until the LED display returns to the “Min” position.
3. The temperature can be adjusted to 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 ~ and 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 the normal operation mode.

• LED Display table (Model: NR-CY55CGKAU)
• The temperature control can vary depending on the environment and the amount of food stored in the refrigerator.

ECONAVI Operation
Model: NR-CY55CGKAU
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 the door opening and time periods of infrequent use to maximize energy efficiency.
• 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 off the ECONAVI mode.

Remark

1. The effectiveness of the ECONAVI mode is dependent 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.
2. Darkness is detected by the light intensity sensor at approximately 3 lx to 10 lx or less.

Model: NR-CY55CPSAU This model also has ECONAVI mode, but it does not feature an ECONAVI lamp and light intensity sensor.
Prime Fresh +
How to operate the “Prime Fresh +” mode

1. Model: NR-CY55CGKAU
   Press the button “Prime Fresh” until the light LED “Prime Fresh +” turns on.
2. Model: NR-CY55CPSAU
   Press the button “Select” until the light “Prime Fresh” turns on, then press the 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 the ambient temperature is below 18 °C) or 150 mins (as the ambient temperature is above 18 °C) and return to normal mode (the LED turns off)
• The LED flashing means that the defrosting system is now working. “Prime Fresh +” mode will start right after the defrosting operation is finished.

Quick Freezing
When [Quick Freezing] is set, the refrigerator will reduce the temperature quickly for better performance of preserving food.
Model: NR-CY55CGKAU

• Touch the [Freezer] button until “Blue LED light at Quick Freezing” turns on. (Quick Freezing mode starts after 10 seconds.)
• The Quick Freezing operation will automatically stop after 60 mins (as the ambient temperature is below 19 °C) or 150 mins (as the ambient temperature is above 19 °C) and return to normal mode.
  (The Blue LED light at Quick Freezing turns off)
• To stop the Quick Freezing operation, touch the [Freezer] button until the “Blue LED light at Quick Freezing” turns off.
• A flashing “Blue 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.

Model: NR-CY55CPSAU

• Press the [Select] button and select [Freezer] then press [Temp. Control] button until “Green LED light at Quick Freezing” turns on. (Quick Freezing mode starts after 10 seconds.)
• The Quick Freezing operation will automatically stop after 60 mins (as the ambient temperature is below 19 °C) or 150 mins (as the ambient temperature is above 19 °C) and return to normal mode.
  (The Green LED light at Quick Freezing turn off)
• 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 a long time, please store it in the right place.
When storing food…

• Foodstuff such as vegetables, fruits, and fresh food should be wrapped or packed in the box before freezing and refrigerating.
• If you will put high moisture content into the refrigerator, should be sealed and wrapped to prevent dew and frost.
• Drinking water and beverage bottles should be sealed to prevent the odor.
• Store fruits and vegetables in vegetable cases, 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  When condensation occurs.
The humidity in the vegetable case is high and condensation may occur. Just wipe off the water drops.
Do not put food in the refrigerator when it is not necessary.

Storage using tightly sealed containers is recommended!

Refrigerator Compartment
The position of the second tray from the top can be changed

1. Lift up the back of the tray and pull it forward. Once the protrusions of the tray are unhooked from the rails, tilt the tray and remove it.
2. Insert the tray in the desired position by reversing the steps. ● Glass shelves are heavy.
   Please handle them with care so that they do not fall and cause any damage or injury.

Close the open door
There are beeps sound if the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment door is remained open as below table.
Please close the door.
(Model: NR-CY55CGKAU)

Request
When the rotary partition is opened forward, put it back into place.
(The doors can not be closed and it may cause damage.)

Using as the prime fresh
Approx. -5 °C ~ -1 °C
When you want to preserve food longer by the partially-freezing method.

• Suitable for fresh food such as meat or fi sh.
• Temperature can be selected from “Prime Fresh +”, “Min”, “Med”, or “Max” according to the 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 being over frozen.
• When food is not partially-frozen ……
  It could result from the size of stored food (such as too large meat or fi sh), 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

To make ice

Appendix

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 the 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 hinge side of the unit, be careful not to wipe this off.
Notices
The “door gasket” is replaceable by an authorized 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
Once every 3 months 

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 to 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.

Once every 3 months
Door shelf/Bottle shelf 

Vegetable case/Prime fresh case
Once every 3 months 

Bottom freezer case (Freezer compartment) 

Attention
● The contact sections of the drawer rails have been coated with lubricant.
Do not wipe it off. (The lubricant complies with the Food Sanitation Law.)

ICE TWISTER (Quick Ice Making corner)
Once every 3 months

Attention
● You can disassemble the ice twister and ice box to increase space in the freezer.

Evap pan (Backside of the refrigerator)
Once every 3 months

Request
● Do not damage or deform the evap pipe.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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