RBD / PGF / GULF

Operating Instructions

Refrigerator

For Household Use

Model No.

NR-BU303 Series

NR-BU343 Series

Contents

 Safety precautions ...........................................................................................................................2

 Installation ........................................................................................................................................4

 Parts identification ............................................................................................................................5

 Specification .....................................................................................................................................5

 Usage tips ........................................................................................................................................6

 How to make ice cubes ....................................................................................................................6

 Temperature control .........................................................................................................................6

 How to clean the refrigerator ............................................................................................................7

 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................8

 Wiring diagram .................................................................................................................................8

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NON-FLON

This unit uses totally NON-FLON MATERIALS both for refrigerant (iso-butane (R600a) and for insulation (Cyclo-Pentane). So, this refrigerator does not damage the earth’s ozone layer and has almost no effect on global warming.

 Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product.

 Please read these instructions carefully and follow safety precautions page 2-3 before using this product.

 Please make sure the date and name of store of purchase are stamped in warranty card and keep it with this operating instructions.

AK-147833

T1010-3012

Printed in Thailand

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Safety precautions

WARNING

This sign means

[It may lead a serious injury or death.]

These signs mean prohibited action.

This sign means required action.

Please be sure to follow these instructions.

CAUTION

This sign means

[It may result in injury or property damage.]

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Otherwise it may cause a fire, injury, explosion, electrical shock.

For power plug and cord...

WARNING

In case of emergency...

 Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.

 Do not let the cord or plug be damaged.

If the supply cord is damaged, must be replaced by service center.

 Disconnect power plug when cleaning.

 Plug into a wall outlet of the rated voltage on its own with the rated current and insert plug fully.

 Reserve one plug for the refrigerator only.

Avoid connecting many appliances to the same plug and unroll through the length of cord.

 Remove dust periodically from the power plug.

 If you detect a gas leak, do not touch the power plug and ventilate the kitchen.

 If you detect burning smell, disconnect the power plug and ventilate the kitchen.

iso-butane

 Do not use electrical appliances such as a deodorizer in the refrigerator.

(If the refrigerant leaks, then it may catch fire due to sparks on the contacts.)

 Do not store chemicals or scientific specimens.

 Maintenance work only be carried out at workshop by well-trained maintenance worker.

 Do not disassemble, repair or modify the refrigerator by yourself.

If you want to repair the refrigerator, please consult your dealer or authorized service center.

 Do not use mechanical device or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

When using...

 Do not damage the cooling circuit (piping on the back.) The flammable refrigerant may catch fire and lead to an explosion.

 Do not touch compressor or pipe, this area is high temperature.

 Do not let any children hang the refrigerator’s door, it may overturn to the kid.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the refrigerator.

 Do not place any water container on the top of the refrigerator.

 Do not fill the gaps around the refrigerator.

(If the refrigerant leaks, then it may catch fire.)

 This appliance is not intended to use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been supervised by responsible person for their safety.

 Stop using the refrigerator immediately if there is an abnormality or failure.

(Otherwise it may cause smoke, a fire or electrical shock)

Abnormality and failure examples

- Power cord or plug is abnormally hot

- Power cord is deeply cut or deformed

- There is burning smell

- You can feel tingling electricity

 A flammable refrigerant is used. If you have damaged the cooling circuit (piping), open the windows to ventilate the kitchen and contact your dealer. (Otherwise it may cause an electrical shock, ignition or explosion.)

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Safety precautions

Please be sure to follow these instructions.

WARNING

When recycling the product...

 Before taking the refrigerator to be recycled, please remove all the door opening seal to prevent locking a child in it.

 The warning labels mentioned above should be kept throughout the life of the refrigerator.

The user manual should be handed over to any person who would use or handle the refrigerator whenever the refrigerator would be transferred to another location and delivered to a recycling plant.

 Regarding to local laws, Cyclo-Pentane is used for insulation of this refrigerator and flammable gas is used for refrigerant. When you throw away this unit, please discard it by proper method and do not dispose it by burning.

Otherwise it may cause burn injury, accidents.

CAUTION

When opening/closing the doors...

 While opening the careful not to pinch holding the door.

 Mind the gap between the doors.

hand while closing the door.

When storing food...

 Do not freeze glass bottles.

frozen, then the bottle may break and the liquid may leak out.)

When moving the refrigerator...

 Hold the refrigerator tightly

 Apply protective covering, etc.

REQUIRE ACTION

When opening/closing the doors...

 Do not refrigerate items which are bigger than tray

When cleaning...

 Do not clean the refrigerator with

 Do not open refrigerator frequently or leave it open for waste energy.

 Frequently check the door opening seal, it must be closed to the refrigerator’s body completely.

cause damage and have corrosion

on the surface.

 Clean the pan water evap located over the

When using...

 When the plug is disconnected, leave it for compressor may not work.

 Do not put anything on top of the

10 minutes

When storing food...

 Do not place warm/hot foodstuff in the

 Do not overload the refrigerator.

foodstuffs to maintain the cooling effect.

 Store fruits and vegetables in crisper,

 Adjust the temperature according to the saving.

 If you will not be at home for several days and there

 Drinking water, beverage bottles should

 Foodstuff such as vegetable, fruits and box before freezing and refrigerating.

 Put the food such as meat or fish in

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Installation

The distance from the wall is installed

 The top of the refrigerator and the ceiling at least 30 cm.

 The wall and the back of the refrigerator at least 10 cm.

 The side of the refrigerator and the wall at least 5 cm.

Area around installed

 Do not locate the refrigerator in a humid place as rust may form and may cause electric leakage.

 Do not locate the refrigerator exposing to direct sunlight as the heat and sunlight will increase the temperature.

 Do not block the openings on the circumstances of the refrigerator.

 The refrigerator must be located in the place where there is good air circulation.

 In case of placing the refrigerator on an uneven surface, adjust the adjuster bolt to make the refrigerator stands stably.

5 cm

Moving or shifting

 When moving or shifting the refrigerator, remove ice tray, ice box, pan water evap etc. and check to be sure that there is no water in the refrigerator.

3 0 c m

1 0 c m

LED lamp and Grounding

 The refrigerator LED lamp, specially designed for this refrigerator, does not function on individual replacing. If you need replacement, please contact Panasonic Service Center.

 If there is no grounding wiring plug in refrigerator, it should be connected with grounding connection to prevent electrical hazard.

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For safety, the grounding connection should be done

(For a refrigerator with plug (2-pin plug) without any grounding wire)

The grounding connection will allow prevention of danger resulted from electricity leakage.

The grounding connection can be performed in 2 ways as follows:

1.

In the case that the grounding receptacle having been prepared for the socket (plug socket), connect the grounding wire to the screw used for grounding connection at the bottom rear of the refrigerator (regarding the screw used for grounding connection, please notice the symbol) as shown in the illustration 1.

2.

In the case that the socket (plug socket) having not been provided with any grounding receptacle, connect the grounding wire to the screw at the bottom of the refrigerator, (as regards the screw used for grounding connection, please notice the symbol). And then connect the other end to the grounding rod as shown in the illustration 2.

Prohibited spots for grounding connection

1

Grounding receptacle

2

Grounding wire

Illustration for the grounding connection

 Gas pipes and water supply pipes (dangers from electric shock or explosion).

 The grounding wires of telephone cords and lightning rods (dangers from lighting).

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Parts identification

LED Lamp

Refrigerator

Temperature Control

Glass Tray PC

(M,S Series)*

Cold Air Control

Glass Tray Crisper

(M,S Series)**

Crisper

Ice Twister (M,S Series)

Ice Tray (L Series)

Ice Box

Tray FC (L Series)

Case FCB

Leg Shell

FREEZER

COMPARTMENT

*Tray PC (L Series)

**Tray Crisper PC (L Series)

(NR-BU343 Series)

Product view from behind.

Specification

Model No.

Freezer Star Rating

Capacity (L)

(ISO15502)

Total

Freezer

Refrigerator

Outside Dimensions

Width x Depth x Height (mm)

Refrigerant Type

Net Weight (kg/lb)

Rated Voltage (V)

Rated Frequency (Hz)

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REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

Shelf Egg

(NR-BU343 Series)

Shelf Egg with

Tray Egg

Shelf PC

Shelf Bottle

Gasket Door PC

Case FCT (M,S Series)

Adjuster Bolt

Pan Water Evap

Compressor

NR-BU303 NR-BU343

296

92

204

600 x 629 x 1,542

342

92

250

600 x 629 x 1,722

R600a

52 / 114 54 / 119

Refer to the rating label put at the door.

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Usage Tips

Vegetable compartment

Refrigerator compartment

Freezer compartment

Approx

5°C ~

Approx

0°C

Approx

8°C ~

Approx

3°C

Approx

-18°C ~

Approx

-23°C

How to make ice cubes

(M / S Series)

STEP

1. Pull out the ice tray and fill water in the ice tray till the water level line, then place it back after that wait till ice is made.

2. To remove

ice cubes, twist the ice tray clockwise.

The ice cubes will drop into the ice box.

WATER LEVEL LINE

ICE TRAY

ICE BOX

Refrigeration

“Food and drinks readily served”

For regular storage of food and drinks or temporary storage of those to be served soon.

Vegetables

Freezing

“Fruits and vegetables”

A rather high humidity keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and juicy.

“If storing food for an extended period...”

For storage of frozen or dried foods.

(L Series)

STEP

1. Fill water in the ice tray till the water level line.

2. Put ice tray inside freezer, wait until ice is made.

3. To remove ice cubes, twist the ice tray in opposite directions.

4. Pour out the ice cubes into the ice box.

WATER LEVEL LINE

ICE TRAY

ICE BOX

Temperature control

Operate the REFRIGERATOR TEMP. CONTROL when changing the temperature of REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT.

TEMP. CONTROL REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

“1” High (Warmest setting) Higher than “2” by approximately 2°C ~ 3°C

“2” Medium (Normal setting)

“3” Low (Coldest setting)

Approximately 3°C ~ 5°C

Lower than “2” by approximately 2°C ~ 3°C

Operate the COLD AIR CONTROL when changing the cold air condition.

“REFRIGE.MAX”

“NORMAL”

“FREEZER MAX”

COLD AIR CONTROL

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT takes priority.

Cold air condition is normal.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT takes priority.

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Note: Temperature of Refrigerator depends on environment, room temperature and food storage quantity.

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How to clean the refrigerator

Interior cleaning.

Wipe off the stain with warm water. When stains can not be removed easily, wipe them with warm water and soap by using a soft cloth.

Then wipe the soap off using damp soft cloth.

Exterior cleaning.

Cleaning by using soft cloth with warm water and soap.

Then wipe off the soap.

Gasket door PC.

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Clean by wiping softy. This area, petroleum gel was applied to reduce the friction of the refrigerator body. Be careful not to wipe off them.

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The door opening seal is replaceable when reaching end of life.

While cleaning, push it back to the groove if it comes off.

Note: Do not use the following items. (Otherwise, the surface will be scratched.)

Alkaline or faintly

Alkaline

Use lukewarm water!

Kitchen detergents

(They crack plastic!)

Removing trays for cleaning.

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Removing

1. Unhook the protrusion at the back by lift it upward and pull the tray forward until removing.

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Attaching

2. Push the tray until it reached the end lock.

Cleanser or soap powder

Cleaning escutcheon glass tray crisper

(M, S Series).

1. If there is the stain on escutcheon glass tray crisper, please remove and clean by rinsing with clean water.

2. If there is the deep stain on glass tray crisper, please soak in warm water and then rinse with clean water again.

Benzine, thinner, alcohol, acid, petroleum

Scrubber

Removing shelf egg, shelf PC and shelf bottle for cleaning.

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Removing

1. Lift it upward, alternating between the right and left side.

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Attaching

2. Placing it on both supporters, and then press until it reached the end of supporters.

Hot Water

Removing the crisper and case FCB for cleaning.

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Removing

1. Pull the case until it reached the end of stopper.

2. Rise up the front of case a bit and then completely take out.

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Attaching

1. Push the case on both supporters.

2. Rise it up, then push until it reached the end.

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Troubleshooting

The refrigerator does not operate.

The refrigerator does not cool enough.

Vapor generated inside and outside the cabinet / surface of door.

The refrigerator generates noise.

Lamp does not turn on.

 Check that the plug and its socket are in good condition.

 Check if there is any problem on main fuse and electrical system of the house.

 Check by unplug and wait for 5 minutes before plugging it back in.

 Check to be sure that the temperature control button is at the proper position.

 Check to see if the refrigerator is overloaded with stuff or there is any hot

foodstuff refrigerated inside.

 Is the refrigerator exposed directly to sunlight or heat source?

 Is the refrigerator door completely closed?

 Is the refrigerator door opened frequently?

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Condensation may appear on the surface of cabinet when humidity is high, e.g. during rainy season or the air circulation is not good.

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If there is condensation inside, check if the door is completely

closed. Is the refrigerator frequently opened or left open for a

long time? Is there any hot foodstuff refrigerated inside?

 Check if the refrigerator is located on a stable floor or is

installed properly.

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Please contact Panasonic service center.

Wiring diagram

Panasonic Corporation

Web site : http://panasonic.net

© Panasonic Appliances (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 2011

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