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REFRIGERATOR WITH FREEZER COMPARTMENT USER'S MANUAL PSB 442...
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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 PRODUCT ....................... 5 PART 3: INSTALLATION ............................ 6 Transport and unpacking ................................6 Placement ......................................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 3: INSTALLATION 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. 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 The door opening direction of this refrigerator can be set to the left or to the right. The appliance is supplied with the door opening from the left hand side. If you wish to change the door opening direction, proceed according to the following instructions.
PART 4: SETTING THE TEMPERATURE PART 4: SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Set the temperature in the refrigerator using the thermostat control knob. The thermostat control module is connected to the compressor. Turn the thermostat control knob upwards or downwards and set the temperature inside the refrigerator.
PART 5: ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD 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. Appropriate wrapping materials for food is plastic wrap, aluminium foil, glass jars, etc. ...
PART 6: DEFROSTING PART 6: DEFROSTING Disconnect the power cord from the power socket and set the thermostat knob to “0”. Open the doors and take out all the food and place them in a cool place. Using the plastic scraper remove the ice from the walls of the freezer compartment or allow the ice to naturally melt away.
PART 7: REGULAR MAINTENANCE PART 7: 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 dial, 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. When any compressor – cooling system is turned on – noise can be heard. These sounds are made when the motor in the compressor is working and they are also made by the coolant circulating in the circuit of the cooling system.
PART 8: WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN... PART 8: 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.) ...
PART 9: INFORMATION SHEET INFORMATION SHEET: Philco Philco brand: Brand Philco Product number PSB 442 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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