Refrigerator & Freezer Installation instructions and User guide NZ AU GB IE EU AE
ActiveSmart™ models 635 mm wide E331T, E381T, E411T, E415H 680 mm wide E440T 790 mm wide E521T Cyclic and Compact models 525 mm wide P120, E169T, C170T, C190, E240B, E249T, C270 635 mm wide C373, C450, E373, E450 Vertical freezer models 525 mm wide E150, E210 635 mm wide E308, E388 Chest freezer models Slimline H215, H275, H320 Standard H160, H220, H280, H360, H510, H701
Contents Introduction General operating instructions – all products Safety and warnings Installation instructions Moving or storing your appliance Door conversion ActiveSmart™ refrigerators Operating instructions Special features Cleaning care Cyclic and Compact refrigerators Operating instructions Special features and maintenance Cleaning care Vertical freezers Operating instructions Chest freezers Operating instructions Special features and maintenance Food care – all products Storing food in your refrige
2 Introduction Thank you for buying this Fisher & Paykel refrigerator/freezer. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic and kind to the environment. These refrigerators/freezers combine size and storage space with the latest features and functions. Thousands of hours of food care research and 75 years of refrigeration experience has been programmed into your refrigerator/freezer to give you the best possible performance. We hope you enjoy your new product.
Safety and warnings 3 WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance. Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. R600a This refrigerator may contain the flammable refrigerant isobutane. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
4 ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Safety and warnings 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. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. In case of damage to the refrigerant circuit, ventilate the area by opening all windows. Do not operate electrical equipment or any other equipment that may produce arcs, sparks or flames in the area.
Safety and warnings ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or at either the plug or appliance end. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer because special purpose tools are required. When moving your appliance be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
6 Safety and warnings Power failure – food safety ■■ Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Follow the recommendations below if you discover food in your freezer has thawed: 1) Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended. 2) Thawed but refrigerator cold – refreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some cooked food can be refrozen but use as soon as possible.
Installation instructions 7 Please follow the steps for installation to ensure your appliance operates correctly. 1. Power ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible. To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator or freezer to its own power point.
Installation instructions 8 3. Ventilation and installation To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator or vertical freezer, see recommended cabinetry dimensions below. To ensure adequate ventilation for chest freezers, allow a minimum of 20 mm of airspace on each side of the cabinet, and 30 mm at the rear. If integrating your refrigerator, follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits.
Installation instructions 9 E521T E440T E411T E415H E381T E331T C450 E450/E388 C373 E373 E249T E240B C190 E150 C170T E169T P120 C270 E210 Product dimensions (mm) A Overall height of curved door product 819 1207 1595 1207 1595 1425 1695 1425 1595 1695 1695 1695 A Overall height of flat door product n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1715 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a B Overall width of product 525 525 525 525 525 635 635 635 635 635 680 790 C Overall depth of curved door product (exclud
10 Installation instructions 4. Installation Your Fisher & Paykel refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers, designed for moving the product in the forwards and backwards direction. Avoid moving the product in a sideways direction as this may damage the rollers or the floor covering/surface. A Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet wound up making moving the product into its final location a simple task. Lower the front of the refrigerator Raise the front of the refrigerator Fig.
Installation instructions 11 5. What to do if your product is unstable E ■■ ■■ Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers contact the floor. Measure the gap under the front foot, which has come off the floor. Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood, plastic, etc) which fits firmly into the gap under the foot. Example only Note: do not use metallic materials that may corrode, stain and/or damage floor coverings.
12 Installation instructions Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit wedges are removed from the refrigerator. These are small rubber stops located at the back of the shelves. Allow the refrigerator or freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours so each compartment can cool to the appropriate temperature.
Moving or storing your appliance 13 If your refrigerator or freezer is turned off for any reason, wait 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalise before restarting. Moving your appliance ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food. Turn the adjustable feet to the right as far as they will turn (see page 10). Ease the appliance out of its position.
14 Door conversion If you need to hinge your door on the opposite side we recommend that you call your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or Dealer to make this conversion. ActiveSmart™ refrigerator models with silver handles (on the face of the door) need to be ordered at the point of purchase either with left or right opening doors and can not be interchanged. All other models need to have an appropriate conversion kit for that model refrigerator.
ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Models: 635 mm wide 680 mm wide 790 mm wide 15 E331T, E381T, E411T, E415H E440T E521T Temperature control ■■ ■■ ■■ When the refrigerator is first turned on, the powerful cooling system will automatically cool both refrigerator and freezer compartments to their set temperatures. This will take between 2 – 3 hours.
16 ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Sabbath mode ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ To activate Sabbath mode, open both the fresh food and freezer compartment doors and then hold the button on the temperature control panel for 10 seconds. Both the fresh food and freezer compartment indicators will be illuminated indicating the refrigerator is in Sabbath mode. When the product is in Sabbath mode: The fresh food and freezer compartment indicator lights will be illuminated.
ActiveSmart™ special features 17 Fruit and vegetable bin(s) and humidity control lid ■■ ■■ The fruit and vegetable bin(s) features a unique lid which provides two functions: The humidity lid seals the bin(s) to provide a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruits and vegetables. The humidity lid prevents condensation, which forms at high humidities, from dripping down onto the fruit and vegetables by retaining it in the grooves of the lid.
18 ActiveSmart™ special features Door alarms ■■ ■■ ■■ If the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep after 90 seconds and if the freezer door is left open the alarm will beep after 60 seconds. While either door remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. A continuous alarm will sound if the door has been left open for 5 minutes or longer and the light will turn off. The alarm will stop when the door is closed.
ActiveSmart™ cleaning care – exterior/interior 19 Exterior Stainless exterior door ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator, to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water. Dry the door with a clean, lint free cloth. The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and solvents will damage the door surface. Caution: jewellery can damage clear coat on door surface.
20 ActiveSmart™ cleaning care – special features Important! Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your freezer and cause them to crack. It is important to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any plastic components inside and outside your freezer.
ActiveSmart™ cleaning care – special features Humidity Control System (where fitted) Important! When cleaning the shelf above the vegetable bin(s), we recommend that you do not disassemble the Humidity Control System from the shelf. In the event that the humidity control lid (plastic lid) and humidity slides become separated from the glass shelf, follow these instructions to reassemble. 1 2 Turn shelf upside down. To attach humidity slides onto shelf front corners, fit bottom clips into shelf front trim.
22 ActiveSmart™ cleaning care – special features Roll out fruit and vegetable bin (E415H model) ■■ ■■ ■■ Remove for cleaning by pulling out the compartment until it stops, lifting and then continuing to slide it forward until it is fully extended. Rest the door front on the floor and with the refrigerator compartment door open, remove the tray, divider rack and bin. Wash with warm water and detergent. Rinse, dry and replace.
Cyclic and Compact operating instructions Models: 525 mm wide 635 mm wide 23 P120, E169T, C170T, C190, E240B, E249T, C270 C373, E373, C450, E450 Temperature control ■■ ■■ ■■ The control has been factory set for normal operating conditions. Allow the refrigerator to run empty for 2 – 3 hours before placing food inside the fresh food or freezer compartments. Re-adjust the control as necessary to suit your individual preference.
24 Cyclic and Compact special features and maintenance P120 Ice box This is designed for short-term storage of frozen foods and ice only. It is recommended that the tray is kept in place under the ice box at all times. Door alarms (E169T, E240B, E249T, E373, E450 models only) ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ If the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep after 90 seconds. If the door remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for 5 minutes.
Cyclic and Compact cleaning care – exterior/interior 25 Exterior Stainless exterior door ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator, to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water. Dry the door with a clean, lint free cloth. The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and solvents will damage the door surface. Caution: jewellery can damage clear coat on door surface.
26 Cyclic and Compact cleaning care – special features Vegetable bin (525 mm wide models – except P120 models) Wash in warm water and detergent. Rinse and dry. Fruit and vegetable bin(s) and lid (635 mm wide models) ■■ ■■ ■■ Remove bin(s) then the bottom refrigerator shelf. Place the shelf upside down on a flat surface. Pull lid at position A then lift up at position B. Take lid off at sides. Clean lid and bin(s) in warm soapy water.
Cyclic and Compact cleaning care 27 Defrosting the freezer (C170T model) ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ It is recommended that a freezer be defrosted when the frost is greater than 6 mm thick. Remove all frozen food and wrap it in several layers of paper. Place food in the refrigerator compartment or a cool environment, eg insulated picnic bin. Switch the power off at the wall. The temperature control can remain at its normal setting. Remove the freezer baskets or shelves for ease of cleaning.
28 Vertical freezer operating instructions Models: 525 mm wide 635 mm wide E150, E210 E308, E388 Temperature control ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ The cabinet control is located at the bottom rear of the cabinet. The control has been factory set to position 4 for normal operating conditions. The freezer temperature should be approximately -18°C. Re-adjust the control as necessary to suit your individual preference. 1 is the warmest setting. 7 is the coldest setting. Door alarms ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Fig.
Chest freezers operating instructions 29 Temperature control ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ The temperature of the freezer is controlled by a thermostat fitted near the right-hand rear corner of the freezer. The thermostat has been set to position 4 during manufacturing for normal operating conditions and should not need adjustment. The freezer compartment should be approximately -18°C. At this temperature the food will keep for the length specified on the freezer storage guide.
30 Chest freezers special features and maintenance Defrosting your chest freezer ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ It is recommended that your freezer be defrosted when the frost is greater than 6 mm thick using the plastic scraper provided. Remove all frozen food and wrap it in several layers of paper. Place in a refrigerator compartment or a cool environment, eg insulated bin. Switch the power off at the wall. Unplug and open the defrost water drain and spout.
Storing food in your refrigerator 31 Your refrigerator helps to extend the storage times of fresh perishable foods. The cold temperature slows down the major causes of food spoilage – namely, the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, and chemical and physical reactions. Fresh food care ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage. For best results: Select foods that are very fresh and of good quality.
32 Storing food in your refrigerator Red meat ■■ ■■ ■■ Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper, plastic wrap or foil. Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any juices lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product. Delicatessen meats should be used within the recommended storage time. Poultry ■■ ■■ ■■ Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running water, dried and placed on a plate.
Storing food in your freezer 33 The use of temperatures of -18°C or colder to store food means that the food can be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration temperatures are used. This is because the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts are stopped, and chemical and physical reactions are severely restricted at very low temperatures. Frozen food care ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ For best results: Choose only high quality foods that freeze well. Store at -18°C or colder.
34 Storing food in your freezer Meat, poultry and game ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Do not try to freeze more than 1 kg meat per 25 L freezer capacity. Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture. Do not stuff poultry before freezing. Red meat can be cooked from frozen, or from the partly or completely thawed states. Remember to allow extra cooking time if cooking from frozen. Always thaw poultry completely before cooking. Fish ■■ ■■ ■■ Fish is best frozen commercially.
Problem solving checklist 35 If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or Customer Care Centre. Problem Possible causes What to do Appliance does not operate. No electricity at power outlet. Check that the plug is correctly connected and power switched on. Check another appliance at the same outlet. Check house fuse. Light not working. Light not functioning.
36 Problem solving checklist Problem Possible causes What to do Condensation/ water in the vegetable bin(s). Fruit and vegetables continue to respire after harvest, giving off water which can form as condensation in the bin(s). A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage. If there is too much water, store fruit and vegetables loosely wrapped in plastic bags. Wipe out water with a cloth. If fitted, set humidity slide to low humidity setting. Sides of cabinet are warm.
Manufacturer’s Warranty 37 You will receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this refrigerator/freezer covering parts and labour for servicing within the countries: New Zealand, Australia, The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. All other countries are excluded.
38 Manufacturer’s Warranty Service under this Manufacturer’s Warranty must be provided by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer (refer to the ‘Customer care’ section at the back of this book). Such service shall be provided during normal business hours. This Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim. For Australian Customers This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
Customer Care 39 Before you call for service or assistance… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 2 3 Your appliance is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the problem solving at the back of the book. If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to your nearest Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer, or contact us through our website listed on the back cover.
40 Customer Care In Ireland if you need assistance…* Phone: 1800 625 174 or 01-8077960 Fax: 1800 635 012 Website: www.fisherpaykel.com Postal address: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Unit D2, North Dublin Corporate Park, Swords, Co. Dublin For the rest of the world…* Call your Fisher & Paykel retailer/dealer from whom you purchased the product. They are trained to provide information on your appliance.
European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 41 EU This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). 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.
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