Panasonic NR-BV361B Operating Instructions Refrigerator Manual

Panasonic NR-BV361B Operating Instructions Refrigerator Manual

Usage Precautions

When opening/closing the doors:

• Do not refrigerate items that are bigger than a tray or shelf, as the door will not close completely causing leakage of cool air.
• 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.
• Frequently check the door opening seal, it must be closed to the refrigerator’s body completely.

When cleaning:

• Do not clean the refrigerator with chemical substances or liquid. It will cause damage and corrosion on the surface.
• Clean the pan water evaporator located over the compressor at the back of the refrigerator every three months to prevent the odor generated by humidity.

While using:

• When the plug is disconnected, leave it for 5 minutes before plugging again. If not, the compressor may not work.
• Adjust the temperature according to the actual operating condition for energy saving.
• The humidity inside the fresh case may condense so wipe it with a cloth periodically. Clean the fresh case once a month.
• If you will not be at home for several days and there is nothing refrigerated in the refrigerator, the plug should be disconnected for energy saving. When the refrigerator is not used for several days, it is necessary to take out all remaining food inside the refrigerator, clean and open the doors for a few hours to let the moisture inside the refrigerator dry out, avoiding mold and oxidation of components.
• The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm, especially just after installation. This is quite normal and is due to the built-in Mullion Dryer Pipe which prevents sweating and radiates heat.
• When humidity is high, e.g. during the rainy season, condensation may appear on the surface of the cabinet, especially around the door seal gasket. Wipe off the condensed water with a clean cloth.
• Do not keep the door open any longer than necessary, particularly in hot, humid weather.
• The top of the refrigerator is made of steel in order to prevent fire caused by external influences. Do not put things on top of the refrigerator to ensure this factor.

The distance requested for installation

• When using it for the first time: clean the inside of the refrigerator.
  • Use a soft damp cloth to clean the refrigerator.
  • Rinse the Ice trays.
  • The smell of plastic could be smelled the first time using the refrigerator. If you are worried about it, please ventilate the room.
• Do not locate the refrigerator in a humid place as rust may form and may cause electric leakage.
• Do not locate the refrigerator exposed to direct sunlight as the heat and sunlight will increase the temperature affecting the cooling capacity.
• Do not locate the refrigerator near a heat source such as a cooking stove or oven.
• Do not block the openings around the refrigerator.
• The refrigerator must be located in a place where there is good air circulation.
• In case of placing the refrigerator on an uneven surface, adjust the adjustable leg to make the refrigerator stand stable.

LED lamp and grounding

• The refrigerator LED lamp, is specially designed for this refrigerator, do not replace it by yourself. If you need a replacement, please contact the Panasonic Service Center.
• If the refrigerator plug has no ground wire, it should be connected with a grounding connection to prevent electrical hazards from electric leakage.

Caution

• When transporting, use straps to secure the refrigerator doors and avoid letting the doors open by themselves.
• Do not place the refrigerator on its side when transporting, as this may cause damage to the refrigerator.
• After installation, wait at least 4 hours before plugging in the power to ensure that the gas and oil in the compressor are in a stable state.

Parts Identification

A-Fridge compartment

1. LED Lamp
2. Glass tray of Fridge compartment (Quantity: 2 pcs)
3. Operation Panel (Page 9)
4. Glass tray Vegetable case
5. Vegetable case
6. Egg tray
7. Door shelf (Quantity: 2 pcs)
8. Bottle shelf
9. The door gasket of the Fridge compartment
10. Prime Fresh case (Blue Ag LED)

B-Freezer compartment

• Ice maker
• Icebox
• Glass tray of Freezer compartment
• Glass tray Freezer case
• Freezer case
• The door gasket of the Freezer compartment
• Adjuster bolts

Operation Panel

1. LED of compartments: The icon of the respective compartment will light up when the compartment is selected.
2. Temperature display area: Display the temperature of the Fridge compartment, Freezer compartment, and Prime Fresh case.
3. The temperature control button of the Fridge compartment.
4. The temperature control button of the Freezer compartment.
5. Temperature control button of Prime Fresh case, control button, and LED of Prime Fresh+.
6. The control button of Quick Freezing.
7. LED of Quick Freezing.

Remark 

• On the Operation Panel: “*Extra function: Press 3 sec”, means that you need to press and hold the button beginning with the “*” mark for 3 seconds when you want to start the extra functions.
• Under normal conditions, the Operation Panel will display the latest setting status. When you press a button, the refrigerator will generate a sound and begin to allow setting changes.
• In summer, when the temperature is high, if you put uncooked food in the refrigerator or open/close the refrigerator doors repeatedly, the temperature inside will increase and the displayed value will be higher than the setting temperature. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce door opening times.
• When first plugged in, the Operation Panel will display the introduction of modes and the temperature of compartments for about 8 seconds. Buttons will not be active during this period of time. After 8 seconds, the Operation Panel can be adjusted normally.

Temperature Control

• The default setting temperature for the Fridge compartment is 4 °C, the Prime Fresh case is -3 °C, and the Freezer compartment is -20 °C. The temperature setting for each compartment can be adjusted.
• The temperature setting range of the Fridge compartment is 1 °C ~ 7 °C, of the Prime Fresh case is -5 °C ~ 4 °C (the temperature for soft freezing is -5 °C ~ -1 °C, and the temperature to use the Prime Fresh case as the Fridge compartment is 0 °C ~ 4 °C), of the Freezer compartment is -23 °C ~ -15 °C.
• The temperature inside the refrigerator will vary depending on the ambient temperature, installation status, usage conditions, and amount of food.
• Due to different testing methods and tools, the actual temperature may differ from the displayed temperature.
• This refrigerator is equipped with a processor to control the temperature inside the refrigerator. When the ambient temperature changes, the compressor runs or stops, the doors are opened or closed, the temperature inside the refrigerator and the temperature setting will have a slight difference.

Quick Freezing

When “Quick Freezing” is set, the refrigerator will reduce the temperature quickly for better performance of preserving food and speed up the ice making.

How to operate the “Quick Freezing” mode

• Press the “Quick Freezing” icon twice to start “Quick Freezing”. Then, the LED [Quick Freezing] will turn on.
• If you want to stop the “Quick Freezing” operation immediately, press the “Quick Freezing” icon twice until the LED turns off.

Remark

• The “Quick Freezing” operation will stop automatically after running for 150 minutes and return to normal mode. (The LED [Quick Freezing] turns off.)
• The flashing of LED [Quick Freezing] means that the defrosting system is currently working. The “Quick Freezing” mode will start right after the defrosting operation is finished.
• The temperature of the Freezer compartment will return to its previous setting when the “Quick Freezing” mode ends.
• The “Prime Fresh+” mode will be stopped when “Quick Freezing” is turned on.

Prime Fresh+

When “Prime Fresh+” is set, the Prime Fresh case will reduce the temperature quickly for better performance in preserving food.

How to operate the “Prime Fresh+” mode

• Press and hold the “Prime Fresh” icon for 3 seconds to start the “Prime Fresh+” mode. Then, the LED above the “Prime Fresh+” icon will turn on.
• If you want to stop the “Prime Fresh+” operation immediately, press and hold the “Prime Fresh” icon for 3 seconds. Then, the LED above the “Prime Fresh+” will turn off.

Remark

• “Prime Fresh+” will stop automatically after running for 105 minutes (when the ambient temperature is 18 °C or less) or between 145 ~ 150 minutes (when the ambient temperature is higher than 18 °C) and return to normal mode. (The LED [Prime Fresh+] turns off.)
• The flashing of LED [Prime Fresh+] means that the defrosting system is currently working. “Prime Fresh+” will start right after the defrosting operation is finished.
• The temperature of the Prime Fresh case will return to its previous setting when “Prime Fresh+” ends.
• The “Quick Freezing” mode will be stopped when “Prime Fresh+” is turned on.
• “Prime Fresh+” will not start when the temperature of the Prime Fresh case is set between 0 °C ~ 4 °C. If you press and hold the “Prime Fresh” icon while the temperature of the Prime Fresh compartment is being set between 0 °C ~ 4 °C, the refrigerator will generate a warning sound.
• While the “Prime Fresh+” mode is turned on, if the temperature of the Prime Fresh case is being set between 0 °C ~ 4 °C, the “Prime Fresh+” mode will be stopped and the LED [Prime Fresh+] will turn off.

Prime Fresh case

The temperature in the Prime Fresh case can be selected as below:

• The temperature for soft freeze is -5 °C ~ -1 °C.
• The temperature to use the Prime Fresh case as the Fridge compartment is 0 °C ~ 4 °C

When using the refrigerator, the temperature can be adjusted according to your usage.
*The default temperature setting of the Prime Fresh case is -3 °C.

Using Prime Fresh case

• This case is suitable for storing fresh food, such as meat or fish. Compared to storing in the Fridge compartment, the storage life of meat or fish becomes longer.
• When food is frozen too much. Sliced raw fish or meat may be frozen too much. Set the temperature to higher than -3 °C to prevent food from freezing.
• When food is not entirely surface-frozen. Depending on the type of food, such as a large block of meat or a large fish, the storage conditions, and the ambient temperature, food may not be entirely surface-frozen as it intended. Then, set to the lowest temperature of -5 °C.
• Do not overstock with too many food items. When there are too many food items and there is no space for cool air circulation inside the refrigerator, the cooling capacity will be affected. Provide sufficient space between foods inside the Prime Fresh case.
• When storing food in large amounts, e.g. a large block of meat, a large fish, or a chicken, it is advisable to place the food at the center of the Prime Fresh case to optimize the cooling performance.

REFERENCE LINK

https://www.panasonic.com/nz/consumer/home-appliances/refrigerators/nr-bv361bpsa.html