Panasonic NR-BT269 221L Bottom Freezer 2 Door Refrigerator Instruction Manual

NR-BT269 221L Bottom Freezer 2 Door Refrigerator
Instruction Manual

Operating Instruction Refrigerator (For Household Use)
Model Number
NR-BT269

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 5) 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 possibility of death or serious injury.
This sign means prohibited action
This sign means required action
This sign means do not disassemble

CAUTION

This expression presumes the possibility of personal injury or property damage.
Risk of Fire /Flammable materials.
R600a iso-butane

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 continously leads to reduced insulation due to moisture and may cause a fire.)
• 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 qualified 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 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.

When recycling the product…

• 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…
R600a iso-butane
Maintenance work must only be carried out at a workshop by well-trained maintenance workers.
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 fire from a spark of 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 on the body or interior. Electrical insulation could deteriorate and may cause shocks or fire.
• Do not allow any sharp objects to come into contact with the refrigeration system behind and inside the refrigerator. The flammable refrigerant may catch fire and lead to an explosion.
• Do not touch the compressor or pipes because of high temperatures. There is a risk of burns 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.
• In case the refrigerant circuit is damaged, do not use any electric appliances or fire equipment nearby, and open all windows to provide good ventilation.
• Please also contact your local maintenance agent to follow up.
• 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 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 metalic) 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.

Introduction

Safety Precautions

When cleaning…

• Do not place your hands or feet beneath the bottom of the refrigerator.
• Be cautious of hot copper pipe inside pan water Eva when removing it.
• Do not clean the refrigerator with chemical substances or liquid. It will cause damage and have 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 are and ventilate the room and contact the service agent immediately.

• Apply protective covering, etc. to floors with a fragile surface.
• Hold the carrying 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, ofdces and other working environments;
• farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-retail applications.

Installation

Do not install the unit 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 (it may become rusted and cause leakage current.)
• Locations where the surface is unstable and slanted
• On carpet, mats, or vinyl oors, place a plate underneath the refrigerator.
• Locations not allowing the power plug to be cleaned easily (Dust accumulated may cause are.)

Refrigerator doors should not be opened during the interior cooling process.

The doors should not be opened until the interior has cooled down sufficiently. (Warm air owing 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.

Has a heat radiated space been provided around the refrigerator?

Have any measures been taken against tipping due to earthquakes ?

In order to prevent the refrigerator from tipping, permanently ox it by using belts, etc.

Fix the refrigerator.

Turn the adjuster bolt (right side) until they reach the oor to stabilize the refrigerator.

Request 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.

• The rst operation of the compressor or the fan will cause a little bit of noise but it is normal as it is working in high-speed. Once the interiorcool down, the sound will become smaller and normal.

Operation

Parts Identification

A. REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
B. FREEZER COMPARTMENT

1. LED Lamp
2. Refrigerator Temperature Control
3. Cold Air Control
4. Glass tray
5. Vegetable case
6. Ice tray
7. Icebox
8. Case FCB
9. Egg tray
10. Egg shelf
11. Free pocket
12. Door gasket PC
13. Bottle shelf
14. Tray FC
15. Door gasket FC
16. Leg shell
17. Adjuster bolt
18. Pan Water Eva
19. Compressor

Control panel (P.8)

CONTROL

• Setting at time of purchase.
• Do not subject the control panel to a strong impact, or hit it with a hard object. (The Surface may be cracked or scratched)

SPECIAL FEATURE
NON-CFC

• 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 change inside the compartment, the compressor will run at different speeds. When the temperature inside the refrigerator is stable, the compressor will run at a slower speed to save energy and lower noise. When powerful cooling is required, the compressor will run at a higher speed.

To use all features
Control Panel

Temperature setting and guide of temperature
The temperature can be adjusted for 1-3 levels.
Operate the [REFRIGERATOR TEMP. CONTROL] when changing the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.

Operate the [COLD AIR CONTROL] by sliding the lever to adjust cold air control.

Normally, use the refrigerator with the temperature set to “2” and “NORMAL” (Med).
(If the temperature control of the refrigerator compartment or freezer compartment is set to other than “2” and “NORMAL” (Med), ECONAVI does not operate.)

• The temperature control can vary depending on the environment and the amount of food stored in the refrigerator
• The cold air control lever may become unsmooth after long usage. More force needs to be applied.

ECONAVI Operation

This model also has ECONAVI mode, but it does not feature an ECONAVI lamp and light intensity sensor.
The refrigerator detects the opening and closing of the refrigerator door 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.

The setting for enabling ECONAVI operation
ECONAVI operation is automatically enabled when the temperature control for both the refrigerator and freezer compartment is set to “2” and “NORMAL” (Med).
It is not possible to force to start off the ECONAVI mode.

Remark
*1The effectiveness of the ECONAVI mode is depended on the ambient temperature and the number of times the refrigerator door is opened and closed and the state in which food is stored.

Food Storage
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, beverage bottles should be sealed to prevent the odor.
• Store fruits and vegetables in a vegetable case, where trapped moisture helps preserve food quality for longer time periods.

Where to store these different foodstuffs?

Approx.
0°C~5°C
Refrigerator compartment

For regular storage of food and drinks or temporary storage of these to be served soon.

Approx.
3°C~8°C
Vegetable case

Rather high humidity keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and juicy.

Approx.
-23°C~-18°C
Freezer compartment

For storage of frozen or dried foods.

• When set to “2” (Med), the temperature may vary slightly depending on the usage conditions.

Storage using tightly sealed containers is recommended!

To prevent the interior from being discolored!

• Cut citrus fruits
  ( → The plastic will be discolored white.)

To prevent odors from spreading!

• Garlicky or other strong-smelling vegetables ( Odors will spread to other nearby food.)

Freezer Compartment

Making ice

Take out the ice tray
Take out the ice tray

Fill with water
Fill water up to the “WATER LEVEL” line

Making ice
Place the ice tray inside the freezer, wait until the ice is made.

To remove ice cubes
Twist the ice tray in opposite directions.
(Pour out the ice cubes into the icebox.)

Refrigerator Compartment

The position of the second tray from the top can be changed.

Lift up the back of the tray and pull it forward.

Insert the tray in the desired position by reversing the steps.

Request
Glass shelves are heavy.
Please handle them carefully so that they do not fall and cause any damage or injury.

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 7 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 tray. 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.
Point where petroleum gel was applied.

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.)

Door Shelf

Removing
Hold the selves at bottom left and right side then slowly lift up until it is released.

Once every 3 months

Attaching
Set each shelf horizontally, with the mark [>PS<] on the right, and push it down until properly locked.

PC Glass tray

Removing

1. Lift up the back of the tray and pull it outward. Once the protrusions of the tray are unhooked from the rails and remove it.
   Attaching
2. Push the tray until it reached the end lock.

Attention

• When removing the tray above the crisper, please pull out the crisper rst 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’s 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 only insert them.

Vegetable case

Removing

1. Pull the case unit forward until it reaches the end of the stopper.
2. Lift the front of the case unit slightly and remove it completely.

Attaching

1. Insert the case unit into the supports.
2. Raise the case unit up slightly and push forward until the end is reached.

Notices

• To keep vegetables and fruit and to maintain their vitamins, please push until it locks property after use or cleans the vegetable case.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Printed in Indonesia
ARAH1E202701
Panasonic Corporation
Made in Indonesia