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Two Door Refrigerator USER'S MANUAL PC 2252 PL...
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Dear customer, Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this user's manual.
CONTENTS PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION ....................2 Safety precautions ..................................2 Safety instructions for gas R600a ............................. 4 PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE ......................5 PART 3: INSTALLATION ............................ 6 Transport and unpacking ................................6 ...
PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION Safety notice Symbols: General advice for the optimal operation of the appliance General dangers Hot surfaces Before you put the appliance into operation Carefully study the user's manual and installation instructions before installing and using the appliance! This user's manual includes important information regarding the installation, operation and maintenance of the appliance.
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Do not place food inside the refrigerator containing fl ammable propulsion gases (e.g. sprays) and no explosives, contaminants or volatile substances. There is a danger of explosion! Do not store liquids inside bottles and cans (especially beverages containing carbon dioxide) inside the freezer compartment.
Technical safety The appliance contains a cooling gas, ISOBUTHAN (R600a). Only transport or move the appliance with the utmost care, prevent excessive impacts and shaking to prevent damaging the appliance. If the cooling circuit becomes damaged and the cooling gas may be escaping, there is a risk of an explosion, which may be ignited by a spark or fl ame.
PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE Temperature dial Freezer drawer Light and light cover Bottom freezer drawer Shelf Ice maker Cover of the fruit and vegetable drawer 10. Bottle shelf Fruit and vegetable drawers 11. Middle shelf in the door Fold-out cover / top freezer drawer 12.
PART 3: INSTALLATION Transport and unpacking If the appliance is transported in a horizontal position the oil from the compressor may leak into the cooling circuit. For this reason, allow the appliance to rest in a vertical position for 12 hours before turning it on, so that the oil fl ows back into the compressor.
Placement The location for the placement of the appliance must meet the requirements in the paragraph "Operating conditions" and must have a stable fl oor with a load bearing capacity corresponding to the weight of the appliance. This appliance is designed to be built-in. Furthermore you must maintain distances and dimensions of the appliance, so that correct operation is ensured: Top part at least 20 cm;...
Do not place any appliances on the appliance, which release heat on to the appliance, such as microwave ovens, toasters, etc. Never cover the ventilation grill. Pull out the power plug by pulling on the plug itself, never pull on the cord when disconnecting the appliance.
PART 4: SETTING THE TEMPERATURE PART 4: SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Setting the temperature control knob Combined refrigerator models with a simple compressor Thermostat control The refrigerator and freezer temperature control knobs automatically regulate the temperatures inside the individual sections. Turn the temperature control knob to 5 for the lowest temperature. Move the temperature control knob to „0“...
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Accessories Ice cube tray • To make ice cubes, fi ll the ice cube tray with water and place it inside the freezer. • After the water has frozen, remove the ice cubes from the tray by twisting the tray in the middle (see picture).
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Defrosting the freezer WARNING! Do not use sharp objects for the removal of frozen food or ice, the wall of the freezer could be scratched. Ice deposit layers form in the freezer during the normal course of operation. Ice deposit layers need to be removed regularly (e.g.
Changing a light bulb Disconnect the appliance from the power source. Press the hooks on the sides of the top part of the cover and take out the light bulb cover (A). Replace the light bulb (B) with a new one (with a power output no greater than 15 W). Reattach the lighting element cover and connect the refrigerator to the power source.
PART 6: ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD PART 6: ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD Food products, which are susceptible to the absorption of odours or that release odours must always be stored in closed boxes or in appropriate packaging. Fruit, vegetables and salad products can be stored unpacked in the vegetable drawers. ...
Storage of frozen food If you have turned on the refrigerator for the fi rst time or you have just defrosted it, turn the temperature control knob to the value "7" at least for 2 hours before putting food into the refrigerator or the freezer. All frozen food must be put into the freezer as soon as possible after being bought, so that it does not defrost and cause potential contamination.
Do not refreeze fully or partially defrosted food apart from the case where they were heat processed (cooked or fried/baked). Do not consume food that has been stored for a period longer than its expiry date. You may cause yourself food poisoning.
PART 7: DEFROSTING PART 7: DEFROSTING Disconnect the power cord from the power socket. Open the doors and take out all the food and place it in a cool place. Using the plastic scraper remove the ice from the walls of the freezer or allow the ice to naturally melt away.
PART 8: REGULAR MAINTENANCE PART 8: REGULAR MAINTENANCE Cleaning the appliance Before commencing to clean the refrigerator disconnect it from the power source. Use a clean sponge or a soft cloth and a gentle washing detergent dissolved in warm water. Do not use coarse or abrasive cleaning products.
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Please be aware: Compressor The compressor is controlled by the thermostat, which is set by the temperature control knob, and turns itself on automatically when temperatures inside the appliance is exceeded and then turns itself off as soon as it again reaches this temperature.
PART 9: WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN... PART 9: WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN... a) The appliance is not working. Please check the following: Is the power plug in good condition and properly plugged into the power socket? Is there electricity fl owing into the power cord? (Check this possibility by connecting a small appliance like a hand mixer or hair fan, etc.) ...
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e) A thick layer of ice formed in the freezer. Check that the freezer section is properly closed. If the frozen food have frozen on to the freezer, pry them away using a dull object, e.g. with a spoon handle. ...
INFORMATION SHEET: Philco Philco brand: Brand Philco Product number PC 2252 PL Type of appliance 3) Energy effi ciency class (A... low electricity consumption to G high electricity consumption) Electricity consumption per 365 days 1) kWh Total available volume: l...
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site. DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
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