Frost-free Refrigerator Operating Instructions
P525SBC
P525SBB
P525SBW
P525SBS
P525SBN
P525SBG
■Please carefully read the operation instructions before powering
on, and keep
them
safe for future reference
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■The products may subject to changes without notice.
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Contents
Safety instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Product introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Handling and placement -----------------------------------------------------------------
Preparations prior to use ----------------------------------------------------------------
Operation keys ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operation and diagram of display board ---------------------------------------
Food storage --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ice-making -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disassembly and assembly method of accessory ---------------------------
Care and maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------
Failure analysis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-failure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Technical parameter-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Packing list ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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1.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.
2.If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
3.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 shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
4.WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
5.WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
6.WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
7.WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
8.Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
9.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.
Congratulations on purchasing this TCL refrigerator. We hereby express our thanks.
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& Safety information
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 ensu「ethat 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.
Children and vulnerable people safety
•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 super
vision 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.
•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 lack unusable before you discard the old appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
心WARNING!Keep ventilat"
10n 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.
少WARNING!Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Risk of fire/flammable materials
Do not place multiple portable socket outlets (power boards)
or power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
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& Safety information
•Power cord must not be lengthened.
．心WARNING!When positioning the appliance ensure the supply cord
is not trapped or damaged. A squashed or damaged power plug
may overheat and cause a fire.
•Make sure that you have easy 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.
•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 items on the plastic parts in the appliance.
•Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.
•Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. 11
•Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food
manufacture·s instructions.11
•Appliance·s manufactures storage recommendations should be
strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
•Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as
it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode,
resulting in damage to the appliance.11
•Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the
appliance.
Care and cleaning
•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.1>
•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.2>
1) If there is a freezer compartment.
2) If the『e is a
fresh-food storage
& Safety information
Installation
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 if it is damaged. Report possible damages
immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.
•It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the
appliance to allow the oil 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.
Service
•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. Please refer to the warranty
card for further information.
•In
Q
ueensland Australia the Authorized Service Provider MUST hold
a
G
as Work Authorization for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out
servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.
Energy saving
•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);
•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;
•Some accessaries, such as drawers, can be removed to get larger
storage volume and lower energy consumption.
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& Safety information
Environment Protection
� 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
negative 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.
Pacging marials
The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in
a suitable collection
containers to recycle it.
Disposal of the applian
1.
Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2.Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
3.R
emove doors so not to entrap small children
WARNING: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigeration products are still dangerous- even if they sit for a "just a few days". If you are
getting rid of your old appliance, please follow the below instructions to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigeration Product:
-Take off the doors
-Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily come inside.
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Product introduction
The pictures are for reference only. Please refer to the object
Upper refrigerator glass shelf
Refrigerator bottle holder
Upper freezer glass shelf
Refrigerating chamber door
Freezer chamber door
Freezer bottle holder
Product specifications subject to change.
Freezer drawer
Refrigerator drawer
Handling and placement
Do not trolley the
refrigerator from the
front or back.
Do not operate the refrigerator on
the foam base it was shipped on.
This will help heat dissipation and
reduce the risk of fire.
The refrigerator shall be
placed in an environment
which is dry, has good
ventilation, far from direct
sunshine and heat source.
The refrigerator shall be
placed on a flat and firm
surface. If the ground is not
flat, adjust the adjusting leg
to keep it level.
Never place the refrigerator
into a too cold environment
that may get frozen.
Warm prompt:
--When handling the refrigerator, at least two people are required – one lifts the top rear part,
the other one handles the bottom.
--When moving the refrigerator, the lower runner may damage and scratch the floor. If you
need to move the refrigerator for a long distance, the internal accessories must be fixed
using adhesive tape. Otherwise, the accessories may get damaged due to crashing into
each other.
--Please place the refrigerator in the position with small exposure vibration.
--Sufficient clearance shall be left around the refrigerator. If the clearance is too small or
goods are placed on the top or close to the side, the heat dissipation of the refrigerator will
be affected, and thus to cause unnecessary electric energy waste as well as burn out of the
wall and other goods; the contact between the back and wall will cause vibration and noise;
--Adjust the front part and adjusting leg of the refrigerator to level it. An unleveled
refrigerator will cause vibration and noise.
Certain space shall be left
around the refrigerator,
shown in the figure.
>30cm
>10cm>10cm
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Preparations prior to use
1. Remove all packing assemblies such as case fixing tape etc., especially the foam base.
2. Use warm wet cloth to clean both interior and exterior of the refrigerator, (neutral detergent can
be added in warm water).
3. After leveling and cleaning the refrigerator, stand it for about 2 hours before plugging the power
plug for powering on, and cool the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before storing foods.
1. Remove fixing tape2. Connect to power3. Store food after
connecting to power
for 2-3 hours
Wipe with
warm and
wet cloth
In hot summer, 24 hours are
needed to fully freeze the food.
Check the refrigerating condition
on the second day.
Do not open the
doors frequently
to save electricity.
The plastics deodorant will disappear
automatically after freezing for a while.
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920>L1+380>W1+600
P525SBC/P525SBB
The outline dimension of the product and the space needed by the use of
the product are shown int the following pictures:
630
920>L1+380>W1+600
P525SBW/P525SBS
630
920>L1+380>W1+600
P525SBN/P525SBG
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Operation keys
Operation and diagram of the electronic control panel
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Operation keys
Powering on for the first time
Under "Power Cool" state, the set temperature for the refrigerator chamber is 2℃
until
Power Freezing function
When the refrigerator is under unlock state, press “function” button repeatedly until the “Power Freezing”
icon blinks, after that, stop the key operation and wait for 3 seconds to enter freezer chamber power
freezing function. You can quit the power freezing function with the same operation. Once entering
“Power Freezing”, the refrigerator will automatically quit the power
freezing function after it is under “Power Freezing” for 4 hours.
Under “Power Freezing” state, the setting temperature for the freezer chamber is displayed by -32°C
until quitting the function. U nder “ Power Freezing” state, when setting other functions, you may
automatically quit the power freezing func.t i o n Under “Power Freezing” state, you will automatically quit the
power freezing function when the freezing door is opened over 3 minutes.
refrigerator chamber
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Operation keys
Ice-making (Available on selected models)
Fill the ice-making box with 4/5 water and put the box into the
freezer chamber. After the water in the box turns into ice, twist
the box slightly to separate the ice from the box. However,
don't bend the box.
Foods storage
refrigerator chamber (2℃~8℃)
--The refrigerator chamber is mainly used for storing short-term foods, like milk, eggs and bottled
drink.
--Vegetables, melons and fruits shall be put into the fruit and vegetable box to prevent water loss.
--The cooked foods shall be put into the refrigerator after packaging with the preservative bags, to
prevent the back from frosting and the power from increasing.
freezer chamber (-24℃~-15℃)
--The freezer chamber is used for the foods to be stored for long-term.
--Fish and meat to be frozen shall be cut into small pieces, packaged with preservative bags
separately and then put into the frozen drawer.
--The glass container or the sealed container filled with liquid shall not be stored in the freezer
chamber, to prevent the risk of burst due to freezing.
--Fresh foods shall not be stored together with the frozen foods.
--Do not place food close to the inside wall in the freezer to prevent food freezing to the wall.
★★Warm tips:
The stored food, if any, shall not block the air duct outlet and return port for fear of affecting the
refrigerating effect.
Before being stored in the refrigerator, hot water and food shall be cooled to room temperature.
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Operation keys
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It is suggested to maintain the refrigerator once per month;
--Unplug the power plug to prevent from electric shock;
--Use wet cloth or neutral detergent (cleanser essence) to wipe off
the oil contamination and other dirt. Then completely wipe off the
detergent.
--Do not use alkaline detergent, soap powder, gasoline and
alcohol, talcum powder etc.; otherwise the coats or plastics may
be damaged;
--Regularly clean the refrigerator body and clear ground dust to
keep the refrigerator clean.
Inspections after maintenance:
1.
Whether there is damage to the power cable and plug; 2.
Whether there is dust on the power plug; 3. Whether there is
abnormal heat on the plug; 4. Whether the socket is loose; 5.
Whether the plug is totally inserted.
Note:
If the power line and plug is damaged and dust exists, electric
shock or fire may occur;
After unplugging the plug, 5 minutes must pass before re-plugging
it;
Do not put your hands under the refrigerator to avoid getting hurt.
Care and maintenance
Take out by pulling upwardly
and outwardly in a slight way
Unplug the refrigerator
plug before cleaning
Take out by pulling outwardly
and upwardly in a slight way
Please use neutral
detergent
Neut
ral dete
rgent
Operation keys
Disassembly and assembly method of accessory
--Glass shelf in the refrigerating chamber: the height of the shelf is
adjustable, which facilitates the storage of articles with different
volumes. Pull the shelf outwardly and upwardly in a slight way to
take out.
--Fruit and vegetable box: for storing vegetables and fruits. It can
be taken out by pulling outwardly.
--Drawer in the freezing chamber: storing foods to be preserved for
long-term, such as meat and fish. It can be taken out by pulling
outwardly and lifting upwardly.
Warm tips: It is recommended to cut a large piece of meat up into
small pieces before placing in freezer, to avoid difficult cutting after
being frozen. The quick-freezing foods shall be distributed
uniformly and stored together after being frozen.
--Bottle pedestal at the refrigerating door: storing eggs, various
bottled drinks and other sundries. It can be taken out by being lifted
up slightly.
Note: Don't pull out the bottle pedestal at the refrigerating door
forcibly during disassembly, to avoid damaging the refrigerator.
Failure analysis
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The following items shall be inspected before occurring failures which require maintenance:
Failures:Refrigerator does not work,The refrigeration effect is poor
Causes:1. Check the connection of power supply. 2. Check whether the refrigerator is exposed to
direct sunlight or whether there is heat source nearby. 3. Check whether there is heat dissipation
space around refrigerator.
Remedies:1. Connect the power supply. 2. Move the refrigerator to a place without direct sunlight
and heat source. 3. Leave sufficient space between refrigerator and wall.
Failures:Foods in refrigerating chamber are frozen
Causes:1. Check whether the setting temperature is too low. 2. Check whether foods with too
much water are too close to the rear wall.
Remedies:1. Adequately increase the temperature. 2. Move the foods with too much water to the
door side of glass shelf
Failures:There is abnormal sound in refrigerator
Causes:1. Check whether the bottom of refrigerator is stable. 2. Check whether the refrigerator is
too close to the wall. 3. Check whether the refrigerator touches other objects.
Remedies:1. Adjust the bottom adjusting leg to stabilize the refrigerator. 2. Leave sufficient space
around refrigerator. 3. Remove the obstacles.
Failures:There is abnormal odor in refrigerator
Causes:1. Check whether the foods are sealed for storage. 2. Check whether the refrigerator is
clean. 3. Check whether the foods are stored for too long time.
Remedies:1. Seal foods for storage. 2. Regularly clean the refrigerator. 3.Do not store foods for
too long time.
Non-failures
Phenomenon:Heat on two sides and spacing part surface between refrigerating
chamber and freezing chamber.
Cause:Refrigerator pipes (condenser, anti-fog pipes) are on two sides and front part of refrigerator
for heat dissipation and to prevent from condensation.
Phenomenon:The door is too tight and not easy to open
Cause:Reopening of the door immediately after closing it is hard because hot air enters the
refrigerator and contracts to produce pressure difference. It is easy to open the door after a while.
Phenomenon:There is water ripple in refrigerator
Cause:When starting or stopping the compressor, the refrigerant will make such sound;
Water produced after defrosting will also make such sound.
Phenomenon:There is “Click” sound or tick sound in refrigerator
Cause:Shrinkage and swelling of case will make such sound;When the case is cold or the door is
opened, this sound will occur;Phenomenon:There is hum sound in refrigerator
Cause:Running of compressor will make such sound (if the refrigerator is not leveled, this sound
will be louder)
Phenomenon:There is condensation or frosting in the freezing chamber door surface or
food surface
Cause:Temperature or humidity around the refrigerator is high;The door is opened for too long
time;The foods with too much water are not sealed or tightly wrapped
Phenomenon:There is condensation on the built-in light surface
Cause:Light will produce heat after being lit, and the door is opened for too long time. So there is
temperature difference, and thus the light case will have condensation.
Phenomenon:There is condensation and water mist on body
Cause:Humidity around refrigerator is high, and the moisture in the air will gather in the case to
form condensation
Technical prameter
Technical parameter
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Model
Climate type
Electric shock resistance
Total Storage Volume Storage
Volume of Fridge Storage
Volume of Freezer
Storage
Volume of two stars Freezer
Power type
Rated current
Energy Consumption
Lamp power
Weight
Dimension
Refrigerant and charge amount
Noise Volume
P525SBC
T
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505L
156L
3W
1.65A
R600a,66g
220-240V〜/50Hz
438kWh/a
77kg
37dB(A)
25L
920x630x1768mm
324L
P525SBB
T
I
505L
156L
3W
1.65A
R600a,66g
220-240V〜/50Hz
438kWh/a
77kg
37dB(A)
25L
920x630x1768mm
324L
P525SBW
T
I
505L
156L
3W
1.65A
R600a,66g
220-240V〜/50Hz
438kWh/a
77kg
37dB(A)
25L
920x630x1768mm
324L
P525SBS
T
I
505L
156L
3W
1.65A
R600a,66g
220-240V〜/50Hz
438kWh/a
77kg
37dB(A)
25L
920x630x1768mm
324L
P525SBN
T
I
505L
156L
3W
1.65A
R600a,66g
220-240V〜/50Hz
438kWh/a
77kg
37dB(A)
25L
920x630x1768mm
324L
P525SBG
T
I
505L
156L
3W
1.65A
R600a,66g
220-240V〜/50Hz
438kWh/a
77kg
37dB(A)
25L
920x630x1768mm
324L
Packing list
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P525SBB
P525SBW
P525SBS
P525SBN
P525SBG
TCL Electronics Australia Pty Ltd.
ABN 83 111 032 896
Telephone: 1300 738 149
www.tcl.com/au
Material number:8B110-002053
Edition:202309-A.1
