CONTENTS PART 1: SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION ..................2 PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ....................7 PART 3: CONTROL PANEL ..........................8 PART 4: FIRST USE AN INSTALLATION ......................9 PART 5: DAILY USE ............................11 PART 6: PROCEDURE FOR SWITCHING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION ..........12 PART 7: INSTALLING THE DOOR HANDLE ....................
PART 1: SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION This appliance is in accordance with relevant safety directives of the European Community, For your safety and correct usage, before installing and fi rst using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
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or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child General safety WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as - staff kitchen areas in shops, offi ces and other working environments;...
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• WARNING — Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. • WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are fl ammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre.
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Electrical safety 1. The power cord must not be lengthened. 2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fi re. 3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance. 4.
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• Keep buring candles, lamps and other items with naked fl ames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fi re. • The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet.
PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE View of the appliance Temperature regulator Door Upper drawer in freezer Middle drawer in freezer Ice tray Lower drawer in freezer Adjustable feet Door handle (some models have) NOTE: Due to continual modifi cation of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly diff erent from this instruction Manual, but its functions and usage methods remain the same.
PART 3: CONTROL PANEL Starting up and temperature regulation Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with a protective grounding contact. The temperature selector knob is located on the top of the freezer compartment. Thermostat Control The thermostat control situated in the control panel regulates the temperature of the freezer compartment.
PART 4: FIRST USE AN INSTALLATION Cleaning before use • Before using the appliance for the fi rst time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and meutral soap in order to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly. Installation Positioning WARNING! Before installing, read the instruction carefully for your...
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• Appliances must not be exposed to rain. Suffi cient air must be allowed to circulate in the low rear section of the appliance, as poor air circulation can aff ect performance. Built-in appliances should be positioned away from heat sources such as heaters and direct sunlight. Leveling •...
PART 5: DAILY USE Accessories Freezer Drawer • For storing frozen food. Ice tray • For making ice and storing ice- cubes. Freezer food compartment • For freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for long periods of time. Thawing food •...
PART 6: PROCEDURE FOR SWITCHING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION The side in which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site allows for it. Tools you will need: 8mm socket driver Cross- sharped screwdriver Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver...
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NOTE: Before turning, the hinge rod must be moved from hole 1 to hole 2. Hinge axis Set the door into its new place making sure the pin enters the bushing at the lower frame section. Replace the lid by fi tting the upper hinge core into the upper door’s hole, securing it with the 2 screws. Replace another 2 screws to another side.
PART 7: INSTALLING THE DOOR HANDLE If there is door handle separately provided in a plastic bag with your appliance, you can install it as follows. Remove the screw on the door. Keep or install the screw covers on the side which have hinge. Match the handle hole to the door , then fi x the screw which you removed from the door to make the handle fi xed fi rmly on the door.
PART 8: HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Noises during operation Clicks - Whenever the compressor switches on of off , a click can be heard. Humming - As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. Bubbling - When refrigerant fl ows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. Splashing - Even after the compressor has been switched off , this noise can be heard for a short time.
PART 9: CLEANING AND CARE For hygienic reasons, the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. The appliance should be cleaned and maintained at least every two months. WARNING! Danger of electrical shock! • The appliance should not be connected to the main power supply during cleaning.
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• In order to speed up the process of defrosting, you may put a bowl of warm water (about 50°C) into the freezer chamber and scrape away the ice and frost with a defrosting spatula. After doing so, be sure to set the knob of the temperature regulator to the original position.
PART 10: WHAT TO DO IF... WARNING! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualifi ed electrician or other personnel must carry out the troubleshooting that is not in the manual. IMPORTANT! Repairs to the appliance may only be performed by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to signifi cant hazards for the user.
PART 11: INFORMATION SHEET INFORMATION SHEET: Philco Philco brand: Brand Philco Model identifi cation PTF 823 Type of appliance 3) Energy effi ciency class A+++ (A... low electricity consumption to G high electricity consumption) Electricity consumption per 365 days 1) kWh...
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Importer/Manufacturer/ Výrobce/Výrobca: PHILCO Praha 10, Černokostelecká 2111 CZ-10000; CZECH REPUBLIC is a registered trademark used under license from Electrolux International Company, U.S.A.
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