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TWO DOOR COMBINATION REFRIGERATOR USER'S MANUAL PC 2241 N...
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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 notices ....................................2 • Safety instructions for gas R600a ..............................4 PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE ......................5 PART 3: INSTALLATION ............................ 6 • Transport and unpacking ................................6 • Installation location ..................................7 •...
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 Lighting Air circulation outlet in the refrigerator Refrigerator shelves Cover of the fruit and vegetable drawer Fruit and vegetable drawer Ice making tray (inside) Top freezer drawer Middle freezer drawer Bottom freezer drawer 10. Levelling feet 11.
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.
Installation location 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. Furthermore you must maintain distances and dimensions of the appliance, so that correct operation is ensured: Top part at least 20 cm;...
Cleaning before use Check that you have removed from the appliance all adhesive tape used to hold accessories . Then clean all the inside parts using lukewarm water with a neutral cleaning agent, vinegar or sodium carbonate – in this way you will remove the characteristic odour of new parts –...
Procedure for switching the door opening direction You can change the door opening direction - from the right (as supplied by the manufacturer) to the left if the location of the refrigerator requires it. WARNING! When changing the door opening direction, the appliance must not be connected to the power supply. Check that you have disconnected the plug of the power cord from the mains power socket.
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First screw out the 3 top hinge screws, remove the hinge and then lift the top door upwards and place it on a soft surface so that it does not get scratched. Screw out the screws of the middle hinge and remove the middle hinge. Lift the bottom door upwards and place it on a soft surface so that it does not get scratched.
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Screw out and remove the levelling feet and screw out the bottom hinge holder screws. Screw out and remove the hinge pin. Turn the holder of the bottom hinge and screw it on to the other side together with the hinge pin. Then screw on the levelling feet. Seat the bottom door on to the bottom hinge.
PART 4: OPERATING THE APPLIANCE Setting the temperature In the top part of the refrigerator there is a temperature control dial that is used to control the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer. Temperature control knob You can set the temperature in the range: Cold – Mid – Colder. For standard operation we recommend that the appliance be set to the Mid temperature.
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Refrigerator accessories Refrigerator shelves The refrigerator shelves can be moved to a diff erent height if necessary by being inserted into a respective rail or taken out for easy cleaning. Shelves in the door These are used for storing smaller-sized food such as cheeses, meat, eggs and bottles. They can be installed at various heights as required.
PART 5: 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. Appropriate wrapping materials for food is plastic wrap, aluminium foil, glass jars, etc.
Storage of frozen food All frozen food must be put into the freezer as soon as possible after being bought, so that they do not defrost and cause potential contamination. Store frozen products according to the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. Pay increased attention to handling the drawer, so that you do not damage the cooling circuit.
Table - Storing food in the freezer Food Storage method Zone Durability Storing frozen food, ice Original packaging, well Top part of the freezer Depends on expiry date cubes and ice creams sealed Beef: 12 months Pork: 12 months Minced Original packaging, pork: 6 months Rabbit: well sealed.
PART 6: DEFROSTING AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE For hygiene reasons, it is necessary to regularly clean the appliance (including the outside and inside accessories) at least once every two months. CAUTION! The appliance must not be connected to the power socket during cleaning. Danger of injury by electric shock! Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the power socket.
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Cleaning gasket seals Keep the door gasket seals clean. Sticky foods and beverages may cause the gasket seal to stick to the inner edge and result in damage when the door is opened. Wash the gasket seal with a soft wiping cloth dipped in warm water with a small amount of kitchen detergent.
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Please be aware: Compressor The compressor is controlled by the thermostat, which is set by the temperature dial, and turns itself on automatically when temperature inside the appliance is exceeded and then turns itself off as soon as it again reaches this temperature.
PART 7: WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN... If you notice problems with your appliance or if you fi nd that the appliance is not working properly, you can remedy some of the most common faults yourself prior to contacting an authorised service centre. Check the appliance and proceed according to the instructions below before contacting an authorised service centre.
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Problem Possible cause Solution The compressor This is a normal event, where there After the time lag elapses, the compressor does not engage is a certain time lag between the set will be engaged. after a temperature temperature and the engagement of change. the compressor.
INFORMATION SHEET: Philco Philco brand: Brand Philco Product number PC 2241 N Type of appliance Energy effi ciency class (A... low electricity consumption to G high electricity consumption) Electricity consumption per 365 days Total available volume: l of which: refrigerator part 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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