Panasonic NR-BN30PGW Operating Instructions Manual page 8

First plugged in
When the power is fi rst connected, the control panel lights up for two seconds, the freezer temperature display on the
control panel fl ickers, and the freezer temperature is displayed. Press any button or wait fi ve seconds for the fl ickering to
stop, and the set temperature for the freezer is displayed.
Default settings for the control panel
When the power is connected for the fi rst time, the control panel is set to "Home" mode.
"Home" mode must be turned off when you set the temperature of the fridge and the freezer.
Please refer to "Home Mode" of "Using the handy functions" to turn off "Home" mode.
Notes:
• Cooling may take longer in the summer months or at other times when the room temperature is higher.
• If you need to unplug the refrigerator, wait at least 10 minutes before you plug it back in again. If not, you might damage
the compressor.
• If you're not going to use the refrigerator for a long time, unplug it from the mains.
Ambient room temperature
You'll fi nd your refrigerator's climate classifi cation on the rating plate in the left side of the fridge compartment. It shows
the room temperature the appliance is designed to work in.
Climate classifi cation
SN (Extended Temperate)
N (Temperate)
ST (Subtropical)
T (Tropical)
For saving energy
1. Install the refrigerator in a dry, cool and well-ventilated room. (Please refer to "Installation" for dimensions and
clearance.)
2. The combination of drawers and shelves that result in the largest in volume and the most effi cient use of energy for the
refrigerator.
• Remove the top and middle drawers of the freezer.
• Attach the drawers and shelves in the refrigerator to the positions illustrated on the section of "Parts".
3. Do not over fi ll the refrigerator to allow the air to circulate.
4. Open the doors only when necessary and as briefl y as possible.
5. Occasionally clean the ventilation openings at the bottom of the refrigerator with a vacuum cleaner, etc.
6. When setting to Fast Freezing Mode or Fast Cooling Mode, power consumption will be increased.
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Permitted ambient temperature
+10 °C to 32 °C
+16 °C to 32 °C
+16 °C to 38 °C
+16 °C to 43 °C