Owner’s Manual
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
For Home Use Only
Model
GR-RT234WE-PMA
Thank you very much for purchasing this TOSHIBA refrigerator.
Read this Owner’s Manual and become completely familiar with
the refrigerator before use in order to use this product safely and correctly.
Keep this Owner’s Manual in a handy place for future reference.
Make sure that you received your warranty.
This manual is available in other format such as soft copy, please contact TOSHIBA Service Center when you need it.
使用者手冊
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僅供家用
型號
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GR-RT300WE-PMA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Warning
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
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.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Do not store explosive substances such as
this appliance.
Ether, benzene, alcohol, thinner, adhesive, spray, LP
gas or any chemicals may explode and cause an
accident.
Please contact the service agent approved by
TOSHIBA for replacement. The LED light should only
Do not leave in places where children play.
inside the refrigerator, remove the door packing so
that the door can not be closed airtightly.
Please contact with environmental protection unit to
deal with discard insulation blowing gas and
When disposing the refrigerator
When the LED light is blown
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
a hazard.
Warning
When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets
or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
Warning
Warning
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LED
TOSHIBA LED
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All instructions described should be carefully read
and followed.
•
These instructions are precautions to prevent the risks of serious
injury or death of the user, and any damages to property.
MARKINGS
WARNING
WARNING indicates high possibility of
serious injury (*1) or death of the user.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a high possibility of
injury (*2) or property loss (*3).
)1*(
Serious injury – injury which requires hospitalization, lengthy treatment,
or blindness, hot and cold skin burn, electric shock, broken bones or
poisoning.
Injury – injury, skin burn or electric shock which does not require
hospitalization or lengthy treatment.
Property loss – extended loss of houses, furniture, domestic animals
or pets.
)2*(
)3*(
SYMBOLS
PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED! Indicates prohibited actions.
Detailed instructions would be indicated on the
or in writing.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT Indicates mandatory actions.
Detailed instructions would be indicated on the
or in writing.
CAUTION
CAUTION Recommends to take precautions.
Detailed instructions would be indicated on the
or in writing.
WARNING
220 - 240V.
220 - 240V.
220 - 240V.
Directly connect to the power socket, and do not use
shock.
Prohibited!
The power supply cord or plug should not be
pressed or pinched by any objects in order to
prevent any damages or fraying.
Binding, bending, pressing with heavy objects
or applying pressure with the back panel of the
electric shock.
Disconnect
plug
Disconnect power supply by unplugging the
power plug in case of malfunction or breakdown.
shock, injury or skin burn.
Contact the distributor for service.
Disconnect
cord from plug
Disconnect power supply by unplugging from
the power plug.
Unplugging from the supply cords may damage the
shock.
R600a : iso-butane
220 - 240V.
(*1) -
(*2) -
(*3) -
*1
2
*3
WARNING
Disconnect plug
Clean the plug
Clean and remove dust on power plug
May cause injury and electric shock. Dry your hands
thoroughly before handling the power plug.
Keep ventilation around the refrigerator.
If you fail to comply, leakage of electricity may lead to
This may weaken the electric insulation, which may
services not described in operating instruction should
periodically.
Do not use
Do not use if the supply cord is damaged or
frayed, or if the power plug has loose connection.
Ventilation
Grounding
For safety reason, always ensure grounding to
the unit before use.
Avoid water
Do not install in a place where there’s water or
excess moisture.
Do not sprinkle
water
Do not sprinkle water to the body or the inside
of the refrigerator.
Do not
disassemble
Do not disassemble or attempt to service.
Warning
The refrigerator system behind and inside the
refrigerator contains refrigerant. Do not allow
any sharp objects to come into contact with the
refrigeration system.
In case the refrigerant circuit is damaged, do not
nearby, and open all windows to provide
good ventilation. Please also contact your local
maintenance agent to follow up.
Do not block the openings on the
circumstances of the refrigerator.
Warning
Disconnect the power plug while clean ing.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
the refrigerator should be used properly.
Warning
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Prohibited!
Do not hang or stand on the door.
Do not store
Do not store medicines, chemicals or chemical
reagents.
Prohibited!
Do not place any heavy objects or liquid
containers on the refrigerator.
Do not eat
spoilt food
Do not eat any food which has changed color or
gives out strange odor.
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.
Plug in the
power cord
Hold designated
positions
Lift from the bottom of the refrigerator when
moving.
Install on level
surface
Warning
WARNING
CAUTION
Move carefully
Please be careful.
Warning
Maintenance work shall only be carried out at
workshop by well-trained maintenance worker.
cause injury.
This refrigerator is not suitable for storage of
substances that are temperature sensitive.
Falling objects may also cause injury.
These food may cause food poisoning or illnesses.
Poor or loose connection will cause malfunction of the
refrigerator.
Take necessary precautions such as replacement of
power socket if poor or loose connection is observed.
If you do not hold this designated position, your hands
may slip and which may lead to injury.
The refrigerator may overturn if set on uneven or
unstable surface, which may lead to injury.
If you drag a refrigerator, it may cause scratch to the
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CAUTION
Use the handle
Use the handle when closing the refrigerator door.
Incorrect
(No Good)
Correct
(Good)
Secure
the doors
closed
Secure the door closed
Do not open
the door for
a long period
Do not leave the door opened for a long period of
time and/or do not frequently open and close the
doors in short intervals.
Dispose dew
and frost
Remove water droplets, frost (icing) or dew
attached in the inner compartment.
Do not touch
Do not stick your hands or feet under the
refrigerator.
Do not touch
with wet hands
Do not touch the freezing unit nor ice tray with
wet hands.
Do not store
Do not store bottles in the freezing unit.
Prohibited!
Secure
the doors
closed
C AUTION :
Make sure that the door has been closed properly
without any gaps between the frame and rubber
packing on the door which might be caused by
containers inside.
Align the container stored in the compartment not
protruded from the edge of the shelf.
This will result in warm air circulating in the room to
enter the compartments and invoke poor cooling.
A water drop, frost (icing) or dew attached to the
inside of the refrigerator will disappear by itself in a
few days. Or it can be taken away manually by wiping
moistened cloth.
Steel plates and the kinds may cause injury.
Bottles may break when the contents are frozen, and
may cause injury.
Do not store water in the ice box for ice making, this
Poor Cooling Slow Ice Making
Icing or frosting in Freezer Room
Water Dropping in Refrigerator Room
Ensure the doors are closed properly.
Ensure that food inside do not block the door.
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INSTALLATION
Installation
Avoid any humid or wet place, for example, the neighborhood
of a kitchen sink. Such a place could cause corrosion or
electric leakage in the refrigerator. If installed directly on the
ground, your refrigerator will be liable to damage. Place a
board under the machine in such a case.
Keep the refrigerator away from the sunlight, a gas range
or heater.
Placed in the sunlight or near a heat emitting object, the
might be occured.
Leave space around the refrigerator.
Select a well-ventilated place. Provide at least 30 cm(12 inches)
at top,10 cm(4 inches) at rear side and 5 cm(2 inches) on the
left and right of the refrigerator for proper air circulation.
When you open the door of the refrigerator, there may be
for an extended period, remove all food, clean the interior
thoroughly. Remove the power cord plug from the power
socket and leave all doors open.
at least 5 cm
INFORMATION
•
Heat Generation by the Compressor
The refrigerator compressor will generate heat during normal
operation. Note that this is not a malfunction.
•
Heat on Refrigerator Walls
The condenser is built on the outer shell and radiates heat
into the room air. The temperature of the outer shell may
reach high temperature during normal refrigerator operation.
This is not a malfunction.
•
Refrigerator Operation
becomes high, it may happen that the refrigerator surface
getting warm or noise from the compressor.
When the refrigerator enters stable state, it will run normally.
Be careful before moving or installation.
If you have moving or installation, maybe impact
around PCB Box at rear side which have a damage
to refrigerator.
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Installation position for refrigerator.
at least 10 cm
Up
Down
Adjustable Leg
adjustable leg and stabilize the refrigerator horizontally.
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at least 30 cm
PCB Box
Adjustable leg right side can be adjust up and
down.
Turn adjustable leg clockwise to raise each side
of the refrigerator, or turn counter clockwise
lower it.
30 cm
12 10 cm 4
5 cm 2
PCB
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5cm
10cm
30cm
PCB
GR-RT234WE-PMA / GR-RT300WE-PMA
GR-RT234WE-PMA
GR-RT234WE-PMA / GR-RT300WE-PMA
GR-RT300WE-PMA
PURE BIO
(Only for GR-RT300WE-PMA)
(適用於GR-RT300WE-PMA)
Fill the Ice Tray with water up to the water level line. If the
water exceeds the water level line, it will freeze over and
becomes hard to remove.
Model
1
2
GR-RT234WE-PMA
GR-RT300WE-PMA
製冰盤加水至水位線。如果水高出水位線，結冰後
冰塊會不易被取出。
型號
Water level line
水位線
TROUBLESHOOTING
The refrigerator does not get cold at all.
The refrigerator does not get cold enough.
Food in the refrigerator compartment freezes.
The refrigerator makes a loud noise.
Moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator.
Moisture forms on the inside of the refrigerator.
GUIDANCE FOR ENERGY SAVING
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If you think the refrigerator is not functioning properly, please check
the following points.
Is the refrigerator plugged in properly?
Has the fuse for your house’s electricity supply blown, or has the
Is the temperature control dial set to “MAX”?
Is the surrounding temperature below 5°C?
Have you placed food with a high moisture content at the rear of
the compartment, hence making it prone to freezing?
Have any trays or dishes been left around the refrigerator?
Is the refrigerator unstable, or touching the wall?
Sometimes moisture may form on the outside of the refrigerator,
particularly when humidity is high, such as during the rainy season.
This is just the same as moisture forming on a glass which contains
cold water, and is not indicative of a malfunction. If moisture forms
Is the door being opened and closed too frequently, or left open for
long periods of time?
Has food with a high moisture content been left uncovered in the
with a dry cloth.
Is the temperature control dial set to “MIN”?
Is the refrigerator placed under direct sunlight, or near a stove or
heater?
Is the door closed properly?
Is the door being opened and closed too frequently in short time ?
Has anything hot been placed in the refrigerator?
Is the refrigerator overloaded?
- Provide at least 30 cm (12 inches) at top, 10 cm (4 inches) at rear
side and 5 cm(2 inches) on the left and right.
1. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclose or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
2. To get the most ecient use of energy for this refrigerator, the
interior part such as shelfs, crisper, pockets should be set following
to its position mention in this instruction booklet.
3. Leave space around the refrigerator.
- Provide at least 30 cm (12 inches) at top, 10 cm (4 inches) at rear
side and 5 cm (2 inches) on the left and right.
4. Use in a cool place.
5. Keep the refrigerator away from the sunlight, a gas range or
heater.
6. Do not obstruct the outlet and inlet of the cool air circulation with
food or containers, otherwise the food will not be cooled
consistently throughout refrigerator.
7. Do not put in too much food. Should provide enough space for
internal cool air circulating.
8. Do not set the temperature of refrigerator lower than needed.
9. Hot food should be cooled before storing.
10. Open your refrigerator door as briey as possible.
MAX
5 °C
MIN
- 30 cm 12 10 cm
4 5 cm 2
1.
2.
3.
- 30cm 12 10cm
4 5cm 2
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
HOW TO REMOVE ACCESSORY PARTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Outside Surfaces
Pockets
Meat Pan
Vegetable Crisper
Freezer Shelf
Door Packing
Interior Plastic Units
Refrigerator Shelf
and Crisper Shelf
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1
2
2
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The accessory parts can be easily removed as explained below for
easier cleaning. Only the removal steps are explained here. Replace
each part in reverse order. For part removal, open the door fully.
Precaution: Please beware of dangers from falling objects while
removing and assembling.
To ensure the maximum life of your Toshiba Refrigerator, periodically
clean its parts. (For proper instructions, read the following directions
carefully)
When cleaning them, be sure to pull out the refrigerator’s plug from
the power socket and be careful not to pull the cord or get it caught
under the machine. Do not pour water directly on the refrigerator.
rag soaked in a natural detergent.
The door handle should be wiped with a dry cloth.
colors and scratch)
The packing on the doors will be short-lived if stains are not removed.
Occasionally, inspect the packing on the doors, and remove any stain
with a natural detergent.
If they are stained or have any odor, the interior plastic units should
be cleaned with a natural detergent.
When smeared with salad oil or other cooking oil, the interior plastic
Move the pocket to right side
or left side than lift it up.
Pull out the shelf until it stops then lift it up
and pull towards you. Be careful, the shelf
may slip out of your hands due to its
weight.
Open the door until limit wide before
removal, Lightly lift up the shelf then
pull it out.
Open the door until limit wide before
removal and user should remove the
vegetable crisper.
Open the door untill limit wide
before removal, Lightly lift up the
shelf then pull it out.
(In case of the crisper shelf, remove
