Panasonic NR-F510GT-N3 Household Refrigerator Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
Refrigerator (Household use)
Model No./
NR-F510GT-N3 NR-F510GT-W3
NR-F510GT-X3 NR-F510GT-W7
NR-F510GT-X7 NR-F510GT-N6
NR-F510GT-W6 NR-F510GT-X6
NR-F510GT-NP NR-F510GT-XP

NR-F510GT-N3 Household Refrigerator

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
  –  staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  –  farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  –  bed and breakfast type environments;
  –  catering and similar non-retail applications.

■For saving energy

• Do not stuff food into the compartments. That may interfere with the cold air flow. Provide sufficient space between foods.
• Open/close the doors minimum times. Minimizing the number of times the door is opened/closed prevents cool air from escaping and reduces the amount of wasted electricity.
• Do not block the cold air outlet with food items. If cool air does not spread into every corner of compartments, then the interior will not be sufficiently cooled and more electricity will be consumed.
• The cold air discharges out of the outlet of the duct at the back (P. 10).
• Store warm food and drinks after they have cooled. Otherwise, they will not only raise the interior temperature, but also affect the freshness of other foods.

■Disposing of the packaging
Please recycle where possible (e.g. cardboard, plastic bags, adhesive tape and polystyrene) and make sure you dispose of all other packing materials safely.
Keep the packaging out of the reach of babies and young children, to avoid injury or suffocation.

Safety instructions

What the symbols mean.
Do not
Make sure you do this
Indicates the appliance must be earthed to prevent electric shock
Do not take apart

WARNING
Indicates risk of death or serious injury.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

For power plugs and cords…

• Periodically remove dirt such as dust from the power plug.

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

• When removing the power plug, hold the plug itself and not the cord.

• Remove the plug when cleaning the refrigerator.

• If you do not intend to use the refrigerator for an extended period of time, then disconnect it. (Otherwise it may cause a fire or electrical shock)

• If the Power cord or plug of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer of its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not insert or disconnect the power plug into/from the wall socket with wet hands.

• Do not damage the power plug or cord. Do not cut or process the plug or cord; do not expose them to high temperatures; do not excessively bend, twist or pull them; do not place heavy objects onto them; and do not arrange them in bunches.
  → Contact your dealer for repairs to the plug or cord.

• Do not push the rear of the refrigerator against the power plug.

• Do not use while the cord or power plug is damaged, or while the plug is not fully inserted into the outlet.

Stop using the refrigerator immediately and pull out the plug, 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 a burning smell
• You can feel tingly electricity
  Contact the dealer immediately for inspection and repair.

On top of the refrigerator…

• Do not put anything.
  Otherwise, it may fall due to vibration.

• Do not put anything on the top cover.
  (Otherwise parts may be deformed and may cause electrical shock.)

Introduction

When using…

• Do not hang or ride on the door.

• Do not apply water on the body or interior.
  (Electrical insulation deteriorates and may cause shocks or fire.)

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
  (The flammable refrigerant may catch fire and lead to an explosion.)

• Do not touch the mechanisms above the ice-making tray.

• Do not remove the ice-making tray when the ice making function is operating.

• Do not store flammable items in the refrigerator.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• Do not store chemicals or scientific specimens.

• Do not spray combustible chemicals near the refrigerator.

• 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 use the mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not add a high impact on glass doors. (Otherwise glass may be broken and cause injury.)
  → If you find a crack, do not touch the glass and consult your dealer immediately.

• Fill with potable water only.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that the refrigerator should be used properly.

When installing…

• Provide safety measures against overturning caused by earthquakes (P. 6)

• WARNING – Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• Ensure that the refrigerator is plugged into an earthed mains socket.
  Do not plug into an unearthed mains socket. (3-pin plug)

• Do not install the product in locations exposed to water.

• Do not fill the gaps around the refrigerator.
  (If the refrigerant leaks, then it may catch fire.)

When dispose and recycling the product…

• When a concern exists for possible entry of a child during recycling, remove the door packing.

• Flammable gas is used for refrigerant.
  And Cyclo-Pentane is used for insulation of this refrigerator.
  When you throw away this unit, please discard it by proper method.

• 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.

In case of emergency…

• Absolutely do not open the top cover and the back cover.

• Do not absolutely disassemble, repair or modify the refrigerator.
  (May cause injury, burn, or electrical shock.)

• If you detect a gas (such as city gas) leak, do not touch the refrigerator and open the windows to ventilate the kitchen.

• A flammable refrigerant is used. If you have damaged the cooling circuit (piping), open the windows to ventilate the kitchen and contact your dealer.

• Maintenance work must only be carried out at workshop by well-trained maintenance worker.
  (Otherwise it may cause an electrical shock, ignition or explosion.)

CAUTION
Indicates risk of injury or damage to property.
When storing food…

• Do not add a high impact on glass trays.
  (Otherwise, those glass trays may break and you may be injured.)

• Do not allow foods to protrude from the glass tray.

• Do not store food containers on the door shelves if they do not reach the bottom of the shelves.
  (Food may fall and cause an injury.)

• Do not freeze bottles.
  (If the liquid in a glass bottle is frozen, then the bottle may break and the liquid may leak out.)

• Do not touch frozen food or containers (especially metal), aluminum plate with wet hands.
  (Otherwise, you may get frostbite.)

• Do not eat food that has an unusual odor or is discolored.
  (Rotten food may cause illness.)

When opening/closing the doors…

• Do not open/close it if others come into contact with the refrigerator.

• Do not put your fingers in the gap on the side of the refrigerator compartment door when opening/closing the door.

• Do not open/close the Ice compartment and the Fresh Freezing compartment with holding the top side of the drawer.

• Do not place your feet under the bottom drawer.
  (Otherwise, your fingers may get caught.)

• Do not open or close the door with excessive force.
  (Food may fall and cause an injury.)

When cleaning…

• Please be careful when you fit or remove a glass tray.
  (Dropping glass shelves may cause shelf damage or an injury due to bruising.)

• Do not touch a metal rail directly.

• Do not place your hands or feet beneath the bottom of the refrigerator.
  (The edges of the metal panel may cause an injury.)

When moving or transporting the refrigerator…

• Fix the refrigerator with adjustable legs on the flat and stout floor.
  (Otherwise the refrigerator moves or overturns and may cause an injury.)

• Apply protective covering, etc. to floors with a fragile surface.

• Hold the carrying handles when transporting the refrigerator.
  (Otherwise your hands may slip and cause an injury.)

Choosing the right location

1. Place the refrigerator in the following locations.
   ●Locations free from heat and direct sunlight Minimize reduction of cooling power, and prevent electricity waste.
   ●Well-ventilated locations with low humidity Minimize rust and generation of condensation.
   ●Sturdy and flat floors
   With carpet, tatami mats, or vinyl floors, deformation or discoloration may occur, so place a board underneath the refrigerator.
   ●Place the refrigerator away from other devices Prevent noise and incorrect image display on TVs and other devices.
   ●Locations allowing the power plug to be cleaned easily Clean dust regularly.
   (To prevent fire caused by dust.)
   ●Locations that allow a heat to dissipate
   The back surface may be fitted to the wall.
   (Leave a space when vibration noise or discoloration dirt of wall occurs.)* In case of installing by the wall. (Figure as viewed from above.) ■Before using the refrigerator for the first time. (P. 17 ~ P. 19)
   • Wipe the inside of the refrigerator with a wet, soft cloth.
   • Rinse the water supply tank, purification filter, and ice-making tray.

2. Fix the refrigerator.
   Remove the leg cover. Insert hands underneath the “ ” on both sides of the leg cover and pull it out.
   Turn the adjustable legs (right and left) until they reach the floor to stabilize the refrigerator.
   Reattach the leg cover. ●If the refrigerator has not been stabilized completely, then you may hear knocking noises when the door is opened/closed. (This will not affect the performance.)
   Install the refrigerator on sturdy and flat floors.
   ■If the door is slanted downwards.
   Turn the adjustable leg on the lower side, as shown in the diagram on the left, in order to adjust the level.
   • The freezer/refrigerator doors may tilt within four to five days after installation due to the load of the food or adaptation to the floor surface. In this case turn the adjustable legs again to restore.
   • If it does not help, then use an adjustment plates (separately sold parts). (P. 27) ■Have any measures taken against tipping due to earthquakes?
   In order to prevent the refrigerator from tipping, permanently fix it by using belts, etc.

3. Plug into a wall outlet.
   Plug into a wall outlet of the rated voltage on its own with the rated current and insert plug fully.
   ●The power plug can be plugged into an outlet immediately after installation.
   ●The surroundings and surfaces (side surfaces) of the refrigerator may become hot (approximately 50 °C to 60 °C when the ambient temperature is 30 °C) when the power is turned on, but this is not abnormal. (P. 24)
   ●If the power plug is removed, wait at least 7 minutes before plugging it back in. (P. 20)
   ●If there is no grounding wiring plug in refrigerator, it should be connected with grounding connection or prevent electrical hazard from electric leakage.
   For safety, the refrigerator should be grounded
   (For refrigerators with ungrounded 2-pin plugs)
   A ground connection will prevent danger from electric shock. A ground connection can be made in either of the two following ways:
   1. When using a socket with a grounding receptacle, connect the ground wire to it and the screw for the ground connection on the rear of the refrigerator (please find the symbol) as shown in illustration .
   2. When using a socket without a grounding receptacle, connect the ground wire to the screw on the rear of the refrigerator (please find the symbol), and then connect the other end to the ground rod as shown in illustration .
   Ground connections must not be made with the following
   ●Gas pipes and water supply pipes (risk of electric shock or explosion)
   ●Ground wires of telephone cords and lightning rods (risk of lighting strike)

4. Cool the refrigerator interior.
   ●It may take approximately four hours to cool down the interior.
   ●It may take 24 hours or more to cool down the interior and achieve equilibrium in the summer, etc.
   ●Ice-making starts only after the interior has been cooled down sufficiently.
   ●Do not open/close the doors until the interior has cooled down sufficiently.
   (Warm air flowing into the interior will block the cooling function.)
   Requests
   ■Do not peel the seal on the back.
   They fill the openings of a thermal insulation material.
   Peeling them off causes a decrease in chilling.
   If you have peeled it, then cut a cloth packing tape into a square and paste it.
   ■Do not place objects on the top of the refrigerator.
   It may become hot due to heat generated by the compressor at the top of the refrigerator.
   If it is difficult to release heat, the cooling capacity may be lowered.
   Notices
   ●Immediately after the installation, the noise becomes larger a little because the interior of the refrigerator is not cooled yet and the compressor or the fan is operated with high-speed rotation, but it is not abnormal. (Once the interior of the refrigerator is cooled, the noise becomes smaller.)

Operation

To use all features
Control panel

■Temperature setting and a guide of temperature

Temperaturesetting
Button| CHILLED| 1| 2| 3
---|---|---|---|---
FRIDGE| | Approx. 2 °C ~ 3 °C
higher than “ 2 ”| Approx. 3 °C ~ 6 °C| Approx. 2 °C ~ 3 °C
lower than “ 2 ”
FREEZER| | Approx. 2 °C ~ 3 °C
higher than “ 2 ”| Approx. -18 °C ~ -20 °C| Approx. 2 °C ~ 3 °C
lower than “ 2 ”
PRIME FRESH| Approx. 0 °C ~ 2  °C| Approx. 1 °C ~ 2 °C
higher than “ 2 ”| Approx. -1 °C ~ -3 °C| Approx. 1 °C ~ 2 °C
lower than “ 2 ”

(These are rough indications for when the ambient temperature is 30 °C, there is no food in the refrigerator, and the  interior temperatures have stabilized. The temperatures may differ depending on the ambient temperature, food storage  state, door opening/closing, and other usage conditions.)

Normally, use the refrigerator with the temperature set to “ 2 ”.

(If the temperature control of the freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment is set to other than “ 2 ” during ECO NAVI operation stops.)

• Please see page 26 when the temperature setting lamp is flashing.
  *The Prime Fresh/Chilled select room is set to [CHILLED] at the time of purchase.
• Do not subject the control panel to a strong impact, or hit it with a hard object.
  (The surface may be cracked or scratched.)

Foods stored

Approx. 3 °C ~ 6 °C| Refrigerator compartment| For regular storage of food and drinks or temporary storage of those to be served soon.
---|---|---
Approx. 0 °C ~ 2 °C| Prime Fresh/ Chilled select room| [Chilled] For processed food or dairy products.
Approx. -3 °C ~ -1 °C| [Prime Fresh] For storage of fresh food such as meat or fish.
Approx. -19 °C ~ -17 °C| Fresh Freezing compartment| For freezing ingredients or heated food such as hot rice instantly to keep the freshness of the food.
Approx. -20 °C ~ -18 °C| Freezer compartment| For storage of frozen foods.
Approx. 3 °C ~ 8 °C| Vegetable compartment| High humidity keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and juicy.

• The temperatures above are when “ 2 ” is selected for the setting. The temperature may differ slightly depending on how the refrigerator is used.

ECO NAVI Operation
■3 ECO functions detect the volume of storage and the lifestyle.
Energy is effectively and automatically saved.1
ECO NAVI lamp is on during ECO NAVI operation.
ECO NAVI operates only when the temperature setting is “ 2 ” for both the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
Storage Eco
The storage sensor (P. 8) detects the change in the volume of storage in the refrigerator compartment.
Smart Eco
3 weeks’ worth of the number of door opening/ closing and the change in the volume of storage for each day of the week and every hour are memorized, analyzed and estimated.
The light intensity sensor2 detects the brightness
Night Eco of the room.

• The ON/OFF pattern of the lamp may change after 4th week in which the learning function becomes effective.

• The brightness of the lamp is lowered approximately 5 minutes after the lamp turns on. (The lamp can be turned off if it bothers you. (P. 22))

• During detecting the change in the volume of storage, ECO NAVI lamp flashes slowly. (Approximately 15 seconds after closing the door of the refrigerator compartment.)
  When the temperature setting of the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment is other than “ 2 ”, the lamp does not flash but is detecting the volume of storage.

• ECO NAVI operation may not be performed depending on the usage state of the refrigerator.

ECO NAVI Q &A P. 26
1 Effectiveness differs depending on the ambient temperature, ambient brightness, number of times and when doors are opened and closed, and state in which food is stored.
2 Darkness is detected by the light intensity sensor at approximately 3 to 10 lux or less.

Refrigerator compartment

The “1-2 convenient shelf (the third shelf from the top)” can be split into front and rear parts.

Only the height of the second tray from the top can be changed.

1. Only the height of the second tray from the top can be changed.
   Lift up the back of the tray and pull it forward. Once the protrusions of the tray are unhooked from the rails, tilt the tray and remove it.

2. Insert the tray in the desired position by reversing the steps. ●The position of the tray can be changed even when the door is not fully opened.
   → Remove the front half of the 1-2 convenient shelf, then change the position by following the above steps.

The “door shelves” can be moved.
■Replace the mini-door shelf with the bottle shelf.

When the left door can be opened by 90 ° only, the egg cases, etc. can be easily taken out.
■Move the door shelf to your favorite position.

While holding one end of the shelf with one hand, lightly tap the other end to raise it.

• For the right door, only the first shelf from the top.

• For the left door, only the second shelf from the top.

• If the mini-door shelf is replaced with the bottle shelf, the storage sensor is hidden behind the food in the bottle shelf and the sensor may not work properly.
  Requests

• If any food with a high water content is placed in front of the air outlet, then it may be cooled excessively or frozen. (P. 7)
  (There is a risk of burst especially when canned beers, non-alcoholic beverages and sodas are frozen.)

• The food shown below must be put into a hermetically sealed container or wrapped for storage in a refrigerator.

• Green onions or other strong smelling vegetables.
  (→ Odors will spread to other nearby food)

• Cut citrus fruits.

• When the rotary partition is opened forward, put it back into place.
  (The doors can not be closed and it may cause damage.)

Prime Fresh/Chilled select room
The selectable room is set to [CHILLED] at the time of purchase.
Please set to fit the intended purpose of food.
Using as the Prime Fresh room
Approx. -3 °C ~ -1 °C
■When you want to extend the life of food with partially-freezing it.
●This room is suitable for storing fresh food such as meat or fish.

• Compared to storing in the Chilled room or the refrigerator compartment, the storage life of meat or fish becomes longer.
• Temperature can be set to either “ 1 ”, “ 2 ” or “ 3 ” to fit the volume and type of food. (P. 8) [Example of food to store]
• Meat •Fish
• When food is frozen too much ……… Sliced raw fish or sliced meat may be frozen too much. Set the temperature setting to “ 1 ” to prevent food from over frozen.
• When food is not partially-frozen ….. Depending on the type of food such as a block of meat or a large fish, the storage conditions and the ambient temperature, food may not be partiallyfrozen as it intended. Set the temperature setting to “ 3”.

Easy to cut.
The partially-frozen food is easy to cut!
When you want to slice raw fish or a block of meat, freeze food a little in the prime fresh room. It comes in handy.

■When you do not want to freeze food.

• This room is suitable for storing chilled food or dairy products.
  [Example of food to store] • Chilled food
  • Boiled noodle
  • Yogurt
  • Fresh cream
  • Cheese

• Depending on food, it may be frozen partly.
  Change the position of food or set the temperature setting of the refrigerator compartment to “ 1 ”.

Tips for storing
■What is the unsuitable food for the Prime Fresh/Chilled?

■What is the duration of storing without plastic wrap?
(The selectable room is set to the [CHILLED].)

Requests

• Change the temperature setting of the selectable room to fit the purpose of storage or the type of food.

• When you change the temperature setting, surely replace food to fit the set temperature.
  Notices

• The setting of prime fresh “ 1 ”, “ 2 ” and “ 3 ” consumes 10% more energy than the setting of [CHILLED].

Fresh Freezing compartment
With Fresh Freezing, food is quickly frozen by the blowing of cold air and the aluminum plate.
(You can use as a freezer compartment when the Fresh Freezing does not operate.)
Using “FRESH FREEZING”
■Freeze ingredients or heated food such as hot rice instantly to keep the freshness of them.

1. Wrap the food in plastic wrap or place it in freezer storage packs, and put it on the aluminum plate.

2. Press [FRESH FREEZING] button and start the Fresh Freezing operation. (The lamp turns on.) ●Fresh Freezing ends automatically after approximately 150 minutes.
   (If the food is not frozen adequately, run “FRESH FREEZING” again)

3. When food is stored for long periods after Fresh Freezing, store it in the freezer compartment.
   ●When you want to stop Fresh Freezing in the middle, press [FRESH FREEZING] button again.
   (The lamp turns off.)
   ●During Fresh Freezing, energy consumption increases more than usual.
   ●If QUICK ICE MAKING is set during the Fresh Freezing operation, the Fresh Freezing operation will be stopped.
   ●If Fresh Freezing is started during defrosting, the end time will be later because the Fresh Freezing operation will start after defrosting ends.

Three conditions of delicious Fresh Freezing

1. Tightly wrap the food.• Wrap the food in plastic wrap, removing any air from inside.
   • Divide the food into small packs with a thickness of about 2 cm.
   • If, for example, polystyrene trays or sealed containers are used, temperature transmission will be poor, making the food difficult to freeze.

2. Position the food flat and even on the aluminum plate.
   • Keep a gap between the food. (Keep at least 5 mm space between food)
   • Position the food packages flat and even on the aluminum plate and do not stack them on top of each other.

3. Wrap hot food too.
   • Tightly wrap hot food too.
   • Using rice as an example, Fresh Freezing can be performed for about 2 rice bowls at one time.

Requests

• Store ice creams which contain much milk fat etc. in the freezer compartment.
• Do not insert bottles or cans. (They may split or burst.)
• Do not insert food that is taller than the case.
  (It will prevent the door from being closed properly, resulting in frost.)

Notices

• Freezing may not be enough depending on types of food stored, packing conditions, amount stored and the frequency of door opening. In that case, run the “FRESH FREEZING” again.
• The sound becomes slightly louder during the Fresh Freezing operation but this is not an indication of a malfunction.
• ECO NAVI does not operate during the Fresh Freezing operation.

Ice compartment

To use the automatic ice maker in comfort
Please use only the drinking water for auto ice making.
If you use water other than tap water, bacteria may occur.
Clean the water supply tank and the ice-making tray with water frequently. (P. 19)
When the following water is used, wash the water supply tank frequently! (P. 19)
Do not put liquids such as the following into the water supply tank.
(These may damage the ice compartment or cause ice cubes stick to each other.)

Requests

• Do not slam the ice compartment door open/close. (Ice may drop to the freezer compartment case or into other places.)

• Do not pour water directly into the ice-making tray to make ice.
  (This may cause damage to the ice maker or ice cubes may stick together.)

• Do not pour water directly into the ice storage box to make ice.
  (Otherwise, the ice storage box may break.)

• Hardness of water must be 100 mg/L or less.
  The minerals may appear as white floating particles. They are not harmful.

• Do not put food or other items into the ice compartment. (Otherwise, the amount of ice cannot be correctly detected and auto ice making may be stopped.)

• When you first use the ice compartment, odor or dust may be on the ice-making tray etc. Please throw away the first lot of ice.

Notice
Auto ice making operation stops automatically when the box is filled with ice cubes.
This condition cannot be detected in the following cases.

To make ice
Ice can be made in approx. two hours!

1. Take out the water supply tank
   Add water if the level is below the” line.
   (Replace the water in the water supply tank at least once a week.)

2. Fill with water
   Add water up to the  line.
   Install the water supply tank

3. Push in the tank until this line is crossed.
   (If it is not securely set, then water will not be supplied and ice will not be made.)

However, it will take longer in the following cases.

• When the refrigerator is used for the first time. (It may take 24 hours or more because the auto ice making function will start only after the interior has cooled down sufficiently.)
• When the doors are opened frequently.
• When the door is ajar.
• When a large quantity of food is stored at once.
• When the ambient temperature is low in winter, or it is high in summer. ‘
• When a power failure occurs.
• When the washable ice-making tray has been cleaned. (P. 19)

To make ice quickly
■When [QUICK ICE MAKING] is set, the speed of ice making is increased.
Ice can be made within 80 minutes* at the quickest.

• After approximately 6 hours, it returns to normal auto ice making.

• When you want to stop quick ice making in the middle, press
  [QUICK ICE MAKING] button again. (The lamp turns off.)

• When defrosting is on, the lamp flashes.
  [QUICK ICE MAKING] re-starts automatically when defrost is completed.

• During quick ice making, energy consumption increases more than usual.

• If manual Fresh Freezing is performed during [QUICK ICE MAKING] , QUICK
  ICE MAKING is canceled.

• ECO NAVI does not operate while QUICK ICE MAKING has been set.

• Ambient temperature of 20 °C, temperature in each compartment set to “ 2 ”, doors not opened or closed.
  To stop auto ice making off
  ■Press [AUTO ICE OFF] button for 3 seconds if you do not want to make ice and before cleaning the icemaking tray.

  • There is a beep sound, then the lamp changes from flashing to lighting.
    (Do not open the ice compartment drawer when the lamp is flashing.
    Ice making can not be stopped.)

  • Press [AUTO ICE OFF] button again for 3 seconds when you cancel AUTO ICE OFF.

  • Ice in the middle of making is released after AUTO ICE OFF is canceled.

  • When you stop the auto ice making for a long term, empty the water supply tank and clean it. (P. 19)

Freezer compartment

• A lot of frozen food and cooked meal can be stored.
  Requests

• For the upper case of the freezer, put your food within the height of the case.

• For the lower case of the freezer, put your food below the upper limit line marked inside the case. (The door may not close completely and frost may occur.)

Three conditions of delicious freezing

1. Quickly freeze food in thin and small portions!
2. Tightly wrap!
3. Do not re-freeze!

Vegetable compartment
Food can be stored without plastic wrap.*

• Put tomatoes and green peppers in the small vegetable case.
  The main case (section excluding the bottle corner) of the vegetable compartment where food hardly dries out is recommended for leafy vegetables. Requests
• Cut vegetables or those to be stored for a long time may require wrapping.
  • Tightly seal rice before storing it.
  • The humidity in the vegetable compartment is high and condensation may occur. Just wipe off the water drops.
  • Put vegetables and fruits within the height of the case.

Appendix

Cleaning and removing and re-installing
Conduct periodic cleaning and maintenance to ensure that the refrigerator will be kept clean and that it will continue to operate for a long time to come.
Before cleaning or conducting maintenance, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in an electric shock or injury.
Cleaning
Clean the refrigerator immediately after it is stained.
Wipe off easily removable dirt using a cloth dipped in lukewarm water.
Wipe off stubborn dirt using a cloth dipped in some diluted neutral detergent used in the kitchen.
Then take up the remaining detergent using a cloth dipped in lukewarm water.
To complete the cleaning, be absolutely sure to wipe the surfaces dry to take up the remaining moisture.
Clean hidden parts at least once a year.
Accumulated dust may lead to waste of electricity.
Remove dust accumulated on the wall outlet and in gaps around the refrigerator.

Attention

• Doors are made of glass. Do not add a impact on the surface and the edge when you clean them.
• Do not use tools whose head is pointed (especially metal tools). (They may cause damage.)
• Do not use the following items for cleaning.

Trays / 1-2 convenient shelf (made of glass)
Once every three months
■Tray (Upper shelf in the refrigerator)
Unhook the protrusion at the back of the tray and pull it.

■Tray (2nd shelf from the top in the refrigerator)
Lift up the back of the tray and pull it forward.
Once the protrusions of the tray are unhooked from the rails, tilt the tray and remove it.

■Unhook the protrusion at the front of the 1-2 convenient shelf and pull it.

■Rear part of the 1-2 convenient shelf
Remove the front part (refer to the upper figure).
Slightly lift the rear part and pull it.
Fit the rear part of the 1-2 convenient shelf so that the hole on it is towards you.
Attention

• The partition shelf is not removable. Do not remove the partition shelf when you clean it.
• Trays, the 1-2 convenient shelf and the partition shelf are made of glass and heavy. Please handle them with care so that they do not fall and cause any damage or injury. For attaching trays, hold them with the protrusion side down and firmly insert.

Case (Prime Fresh/Chilled select room)/Egg case/Small-item case
Once every three months

■Case (Prime Fresh/Chilled select room)

Pull out the case as far as possible, lifting up the front and pull it out at angle with holding the flap above the case.

■Egg case/Small-item case

Pull out the case as far as possible, and pull out at an angle while lifting up the front.

Attention

• The partitions set to both side of the egg case and the small-item case are not removable.
  Do not remove the partitions when you clean them.

Door shelf/Bottle shelf
■Remove
Tap the bottom of the small racks upward or slide alternately the left and right of the big racks upward, and raise them slowly.
(Tightly attached)

• Remove the free rack before the bottle rack. ■Re-installing
  Set each rack horizontally, with the mark [>PS<] on the right, and push it down to its proper position.

• Remove the free rack before the bottle rack.

Water supply tank / Purification filter
Once a week

1. Remove the lid and clean the water supply tank with water.
2. Turn the water purification filter to unhook and remove it.
3. Turn the water purification filter to unhook and remove it.
4. Remove the packing running on the edges from the back. Clean it with water.
5. Fit the water purification filter and packing.
   ●As a guide, replace the purification filter every three years.
   (Separately sold parts: CNR MJ-108850) (P. 27)
   ●If there is water scale on the purification filter, ice may not be properly made.

Washable ice-making tray (Inside of the ice compartment)
Once or twice a year

■Remove the ice-making tray and rinse it.
Press [AUTO ICE OFF] button for 3 seconds and stop ice making.
(The lamp turns on. P. 15)
Turn the knob in the ice-making compartment to the unlock position.
Pull forward the lever to pull out the ice-making tray.
Clean it with water. Do not rub the surface with a sponge etc.
(If the ice-making tray is scratched, ice may not be properly released, leading to a malfunction.)
●The ice-making tray and its frame can not be separated.
●Do not use a dishwasher-dryer.

■Installation
Push in until it makes a locking sound.
Turn the knob to the lock position.
Ice may not be made if the ice-making tray is not locked.
Press [AUTO ICE OFF] button for 3 seconds and re-start ice making.
(The lamp turns off. P. 15)
●Ice is not made until [AUTO ICE OFF] is canceled.
●Do not directly put water in the ice-making tray after cleaning.
(That may cause ice cubes sticking together or a malfunction.)

CaseIce (Ice/Fresh Freezing/Freezer/Vegetable compartment)
Once every three months

Pull out at an angle
Pull out the door as far as possible, and pull out at an angle while lifting up the front.
Remove the aluminum plate
When the plate is installed, set it in front side of the protrusion.
Requests

• The contact sections of the drawer rails have been coated with lubricant. Do not wipe it off.
• When the top case in the freezer compartment or the small-item vegetable case has been removed, install by positioning “ FRONT” that is written on the bottom of the case on the front side.
• Do not touch the Fresh Freezing plate with wet hands, for example when cleaning the plate. (It may cause a freezing injury)
• When the case and the aluminum plate are washed, install them after draining water and wiping the remaining droplets.

In these cases?

The power failed.|  ●Keep the doors closed and do not store additional food.
●[FRESH FREEZING] and [QUICK ICE MAKING] stop. Reset these functions to use them.
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The power plug was disconnected.|  ●Wait at least 7 minutes, and then plug in the power plug.
(If it is plugged in immediately, the compressor will be overloaded, which may cause a malfunction.)
The refrigerator is not used for a long time.|  ●Remove all foods and drinks and clean the refrigerator.
Disconnect the power plug.   Clean the compartments and the ice-making tray. (P. 18 to P. 19)
Keep the doors opened for two to three days to dry the compartments.
(When drying is insufficient, the compartment may get moldy or have a foul smell.)
The room lamp does not turn on. The lamp cover was broken.|  ●When replace room lamp, please contact with your authorized dealer or service center.
Glass was broken. (Glass trays • doors)|  ●When glass trays and glass doors were broken, do not touch the broken glass and contact with your authorized dealer or service center immediately.
Moving the refrigerator forward or backward.|   Remove the leg cover, and then raise the adjustment legs. (P. 6) Remove the tipping protective devices. (P. 6) Disconnect the power plug.Move the refrigerator in the forward or backward direction. (Using excessive force to move the refrigerator or moving it in other than a forward or backward direction may damage the floor, so place a board or the like on the floor.)
When you move or transport the refrigerator.|  ●Do not transport refrigerators in a horizontal position. (Doing so causes a failure of pipes around the compressor possible to be broken.)
●Remove the food and drinks in all compartments and discard the remaining water and ice. Then, move the refrigerator with at least two people.   Remove the food and drinks and discard water in the water supply tank.   Stop the auto ice making function. (P. 15)   Clean the ice-making tray. (P. 19) Remove the leg cover screw in the adjustable legs. (P. 6) (Remove the leg cover before transporting the refrigerator.) Remove the tipping protective devices. Disconnect the power plug. Place a vessel underneath the drainage hole.
Water may spill. Place a cloth, etc. below and in the vicinity of the vessel. Tilt the refrigerator backward to drain water from the drainage hole. (To prevent water from leaking out, tilt back the refrigerator slowly.)
When moving the refrigerator, place a protective sheet, etc. on the passage because water may remain in the evaporating dish.
( Container whose height is 2 cm or less)
Attention
●If frost remains on the cooling unit (not visible from the outside) in the refrigerator, then water may spill when it is moved.
(It takes approximately 15 hours for the frost on the cooling unit to melt after the refrigerator power plug is disconnected.)
The automatic ice maker is not used for a long time.
→  When starting to use the automatic ice maker again, switch off the “AUTO ICE OFF” function.  (P. 15)|  ●Stop ice making, with the water supply tank empty, and clean the ice maker.
Discard water in the water supply tank.
Press [AUTO ICE OFF] button for 3 seconds and stop ice making. (P. 15)(The lamp turns on.)
Discard the stored ice in the ice-making tray and the ice storage box.
•When the ice is stored for a long time, ice cubes get round or connected by sublimation. Rinse the ice storage box, ice shovel, and water supply tank.
Wipe off the water and return them to their original positions.
• The water purification filter in the water tank contains water. Dry it properly.

If the following sounds or indications are generated

Setting to suit your preferences

To adjust the temperature in more detail
■The temperature for refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment can be set in 9 stages, more detailed than as “ 1 ”, “ 2 ” and “ 3 ”. (ECO NAVI does not operate when the temperature is adjusted in detail.)
For the refrigerator compartment
Setting Procedure

1. Set the temperature of the refrigerator to setting “ 1 ”.

2. Press [FRIDGE] button for at least 10 seconds.
   (There is a beep sound and [2] lamp turns on, then [1] lamp (1st stage) turns on after 10 seconds.)

3. Press [FRIDGE] button and select the stage of your choice.
   (The stage goes higher every one press of [FRIDGE] button.)
   If [FRIDGE] button is pressed when the 9th stage is set ([3] lamp is on), the setting goes back to “ 1 ” ([1] lamp is on).

Canceling Procedure

1. Set the temperature of the refrigerator to setting “ 1 ”.

2. Press [FRIDGE] button for at least 10 seconds.
   (There is a beep sound, then [1] lamp turns on and [2] lamp flashes.)

3. The cancellation of the detailed temperature setting is completed. Set the temperature to fit your usual use.

For the freezer compartment
Operate above ~ steps with pressing [FREEZER] button instead of [FRIDGE] button.

• The temperature of the Prime Fresh/Chilled select room can not be adjusted in detail.
• Set this when there is no indication on the notice indicator area.

To turn off the ECO NAVI lamp
■The ECO NAVI lamp can be turned off during ECO NAVI operation.
( Set this when there is no indication on the notice indicator area and the freezer compartment and refrigerator compartment are set to “ 2 ”.)
Setting Procedure
Open the left door of the refrigerator compartment and press [FRIDGE] button for at least 3 seconds. A beep sounds, the ECO NAVI lamp flashes, and the setting is completed. (After a short time, the ECO NAVI lamp turns off.)
ECO NAVI operation is performed even if the above setting is set.
Canceling Procedure
Open the left door of the refrigerator compartment and press [FRIDGE] button for at least 3 seconds.

There is a beep sound, then the ECO NAVI lamp is on for 3 seconds, and the cancellation is completed.
(After a short time, the ECO NAVI lamp turns off. However, it will remain on during ECO NAVI operation.)

Troubleshooting

If you feel that the refrigerator is not working properly, check out the following points first.
If the trouble persists, disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
The following sounds are not abnormal.

Sound

Rattling noise|  ●Is the floor tough and horizontal? (P. 6)
●Do both the legs reach the floor and is the refrigerator properly fixed? (P. 6)
●Do the sides of the refrigerator not touch the walls or furniture around the refrigerator? (P. 6)
●Does the power cord of the refrigerator not touch the walls or furniture around the refrigerator? (P. 6)
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Noise bothers me|  ●The compressor or the fan may make loud noise when the refrigerator is being cooled, such as when the refrigerator is not still cooled soon after installation, the doors are frequently opened and closed, the temperature around the refrigerator is high, or Fresh Freezing is set ON. This is not abnormal. →  When the refrigerator has been cooled, the noise becomes small.
Rapping sound can be heard|  ●When the door is closed with a force or the floor is uneven, the refrigerator shakes and generates noise. Place a plate under the refrigerator to prevent it from shaking. (P. 6)
The top of the refrigerator is hot|  ●The mechanical section releases heat. (P. 6)
Front (or side) panel is hot|  ●The left and right side surfaces may become hot to let out heat generated when the refrigeration system operates. The temperature may become 50 °C to 60 °C (when the ambient temperature is 30 °C) after installation or in the summer, but this is not abnormal.
Temperature setting on the operation panel is flashing.|  ●Has the temperature of the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment been adjusted in detail? (P. 22)
The door is heavy when opening it immediately after closing.|  ●Air taken into the interior is suddenly cooled. The inner pressure becomes lower than the external air momentarily. The items in the compartments seem to have been “sucked”.
Magnets do not stick to the doors.|  ●The doors are made of glass. Magnets do not stick.
Ice cannot be made|  ●When you use this refrigerator for the first time, ice will be made after the interior has cooled down sufficiently. (24 hours or more may be required.)
●Is the ice making function set to [AUTO ICE OFF] ?
●Are the water supply tank (P. 15) and ice-making tray (P. 19) set correctly?
●Is there any food etc. in the ice storage box?
●Do you frequently take in and out the ice-making tray?
●To confirm whether the ice maker is operating, press [AUTO ICE OFF] button for at least 10 seconds. If the water in the water supply tank decreases, the ice maker is operating. (If water has spilled into the ice storage box, wipe it off.)
Ice cubes are not frozen inside|  ●Has the freezer compartment temperature control been set to “ 1 ” ? →  Set it to “ 2 ” or “ 3 ”. (P. 8)
The shape of ice is not “cubic”|  ●There are projections.
→  They are the connecting parts frozen in the ice-making tray.
●The ice cubes are round or connected to other ice cubes. →  Is the ice stored for a long time? (Ice cubes get round or connected by sublimation.)
●The ice is small. →  Small ice cubes sometimes produced when water in the tank is exhausted.
Ice smells|  ●Do you clean the water supply tank and purification filter once a week? (P. 19)
●Is any cleaning agent, benzine, bleach used for caring? (P. 19)
●Is the water purification filter deteriorated? (P. 19)
●Have you put strong smelling foods into the other compartments?
The interior smells|  ●Are strong smelling foods hermetically sealed?
●Odor often attaches to the interior walls.
→  Dip a soft cloth in lukewarm water and squeeze it. Wipe it with this cloth.
Does not get cold at all|  ●Is it indicated  in the notice indicator area of the control panel? (P. 21)
●When you use this refrigerator for the first time, from four to 24 hours or even more are required until the refrigerator begins to cool.
●Has the power supply failed?
Does not get cold enough|  ●Is the temperature control set to “ 1 ” ? → Set to “ 2 ”. (P. 8)
●Is a food item blocking the cold air outlet? (P. 7)
●Is the refrigerator subject to direct sunlight or are there any heating devices in its vicinity? (P. 6)
●Is sufficient spaces secured around the refrigerator? (P. 6)
●Is a hot item stored, doors opened frequently, or too much food stored?
Frost and dew| Freezer compartment/Refrigerator compartment
●This condition occurs when humidity is high, door was kept open for a long time, or opened frequently.
●Is a door slightly open due to a commercially available tube stand or the like being caught in it or too much food being put in the refrigerator?
Outside of the refrigerator
●May occur when using [FRESH FREEZING] in succession when there is high humidity. →  Simply wipe with a piece of dry cloth.
The food is frozen|  ●Has the temperature control been set to “ 3 ” ? → Set it to “ 2 ”. (P. 8)
●Is the ambient temperature 5 °C or below? → Set it to “ 1 ”. (P. 8)
●Did you put food with high water content near the cold air outlet in the refrigerator (P. 7) or in the Prime Fresh/Chilled select room?

ECO NAVI Q&A

When does ECO NAVI operate?|  ●ECO NAVI by itself operates depending on the brightness around the refrigerator, the change in the compartment temperature, frequency of door opening and closing and the change in the volume of storage.
(ECO NAVI lamp lights up during ECO NAVI operation.)
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ECO NAVI lamp is flashing slowly|  ●It indicates ECO NAVI is detecting the change in the volume of storage after closing the door of the refrigerator compartment.
(For approximately 15 seconds.)
ECO NAVI lamp does not light (ECO NAVI does not operate)|  ●ECO NAVI operates only when the temperature setting is “ 2 ” for both the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
(The temperature setting of the Prime Fresh/Chilled select room has no connection with ECO NAVI operation.)
●When the temperatures are adjusted, ECO NAVI does not operate. (P. 22)
●During FRESH FREEZING operation and QUICK ICE MAKING operation, ECO NAVI does not operate.
●If “U” or “H” is displayed on the notice indicator, ECO NAVI does not operate.
●ECO NAVI does not operate until the refrigerator has been sufficiently cooled.
●You can not force ECO NAVI to operate even when you want.
●When you set the ECO NAVI lamp OFF, the lamp does not light up.
Cancel the ECO NAVI lamp OFF setting.
●ECO NAVI does not operate if you store hot food or you frequently open and close the doors.
●The learning function may disable ECO NAVI operation in times of day when the doors are frequently opened and closed, in order to cool the refrigerator well.
●If a power failure occurs, the collected learning function data will be lost. ECO NAVI rarely operates until the learning function has collected sufficient data.
ECO NAVI lamp does not turn off.|  ●When the light intensity sensor (P. 9) is hidden behind something or the panel is dirty or scratched, the sensor may not work properly.
●ECO NAVI may continuously operate depending on the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment or the volume of storage even if the doors are opened or closed, but the cooling capacity is maintained.
ECO NAVI lamp turns off when the doors are not opened and closed.|  ●When (automatic) defrosting starts during ECO NAVI operation, for example, ECO NAVI is stopped in order to perform normal cooling operation after the defrosting.
●The learning function may switch ECO NAVI operation back to normal cooling operation.
ECO NAVI lamp does not turn off despite storing a lot of food.|  ●The storage sensor (P. 8) works only in the refrigerator compartment. The volume of stored food in other than the refrigerator compartment  can not be detected.
●When food is stuffed in the compartments, the sensor may not detect the change in the volume of storage properly and the lamp may not turn off. (Especially when a lot of food is stored on the upper glass tray.)
●When the storage sensor (P. 8) is hidden behind the food stored in the compartments, the sensor may not detect the change in the volume of storage properly and the lamp may not turn off.
ECO NAVI lamp turns off despite storing a small amount of food.|  ●When food is stored near the storage sensor (P. 8), such as on the glass tray or in the door shelf, the sensor may mistakenly detect the change in the volume of storage is large and the lamp may turn off.
●When the doors are opened/closed frequently or the doors are left open for a long time, the lamp may turn off.

Specifications

MODEL| NR-F510GT-N3 / NR-F510GT-W3 / NR-F510GT-X3 NR-F510GT-W7 / NR-F510GT-X7
NR-F510GT-N6 / NR-F510GT-W6 / NR-F510GT-X6 NR-F510GT-NP / NR-F510GT-XP
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TOTAL GROSS VOLUME| 530 L
TOTAL STORAGE VOLUME| 410 L
STORAGE FRIDGE VOLUME| 249 L
STORAGE ICE VOLUME| 5 L
STORAGE FRESH FREEZING VOLUME| 16 L
STORAGE FREEZER VOLUME| 64 L
STORAGE VEGETABLE VOLUME| 76 L
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS WIDTH×DEPTH×HEIGHT| 685 mm × 683 mm × 1 828 mm
WEIGHT| 101 k  / 223 lb
RATED VOLTAGE RATED FREQUENCY| Indicated on the quality indication label on the inside of the refrigerator compartment door.

This refrigerator’s volume is based on IEC 62552.

Separately sold parts

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| Panasonic NR-F510GT-N3 Household Refrigerator [pdf] Instruction Manual
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