Philco PFTM43SV Setup guide
Owner's INSTRUCTIONS Manual.
PHILCO is a pending or registered trademark of
Electrolux Home Products Inc. and used under a
license from Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
PFTM43SV
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are aged from 8 years and above
and supervised.
Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk
of suffocation.
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people
using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and
safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they
remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use
and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these
user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by omission.
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If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket,
cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can)
and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric
shock or to close themselves into it.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an
older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be
sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the
old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for
a child.
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING! Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances,
unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacture.
WARNING! Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on
for a long period of time because it could be very hot.
Remark:
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WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-out-
lets or portable power suppliers at the rear of the appliance.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
The refrigerant isobutane (R-600a) is contained within the refrig-
erant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain
that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become
damaged.
- avoid open flames and sources of ignition
- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in
any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire
and/or electric shock.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environ-
ments;
-farm houses and in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
-bed and breakfast type environments;
-catering and similar non-retail applications.
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Remark:
WARNING! Any electrical components (plug, power
cord, compressor and etc.) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.
WARNING! The light bulb supplied with this appliance is
a "special use lamp bulb" usable only with the appliance supplied.
This "special use lamp" is not usable for domestic lighting.
Power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by
the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug
may overheat and cause a fire.
Make sure that you can access to the mains plug of the
appliance.
Do not pull the mains cable.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if
you hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
frost/freezer burns.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
Daily use
Do not put hot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.
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Remark:
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food
manufacture's instructions.
Appliance's manufactures storage recommendations should be
strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compart-
ment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it
to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the
appliance.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following
instructions
Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant
increase of the temperature in the compartments of the
appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and
accessible drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator,
so that it don’t contact with, or drip onto other food.
Two-star frozen-food compartments (if they are presented in the
appliance) are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or
making ice-cream and making ice cubes.
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Remark:
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Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance.
Use a plastic scraper.
Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted
water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water
will collect in te bottom of the appliance.
Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the
instructions given in specific paragraphs.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do
not connect the appliance damaged. Report possible damages
immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain
packing.
One-, two- and three-star compartments (if they are presented in
the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost,
clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mold developing
within the appliance.
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Don't put hot food in the appliance;
Don't pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;
Make sure food don't touch the back of the compartment(s);
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the
appliance to allow the refrigerant to flow back in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the
appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient
ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against
a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor,
con-denser) to prevent possible burn.
The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation
of the appliance.
Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent
person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center,
and only genuine spare parts must be used.
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If electricity goes off, don't open the door(s);
Don't open the door(s) frequently;
Don't keep the door(s) open for too long time;
Don't set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures;
All accessories, such as drawers, shelves balconies, should be
kept there for lower energy consumption.
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the
ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials.
The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse
and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the
appliance shall be disposed according to the appliance regulations
to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling
unit, especially the heat exchanger. The materials used on this
appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it
should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential nega-
tive consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging
in a suitable collection containers to recycle it.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
WARNING! During using, service and disposal the
appliance, please pay attention to symbol similar as left side,
which is located on rear of appliance (rear panel or compres-
sor) and with yellow or orange color. It's risk of fire warning
symbol. There are flammable materials in refrigerant pipes
and compressor.
Please be far away fire source during using. service and
disposal.
Packaging materials
Disposal of the appliance
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