ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR, VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR AND VERTICAL FREEZER RF331T, RF381T, RF411T, RF440T, RF521T, RF373, RF450, E450, RF308, RF388 & E388 models INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE NZ AU HK SG
CONTENTS Model numbers 2 Introduction 3 Safety and warnings 4 Installation instructions 7 Moving or storing your appliance 13 ActiveSmart™ operating instructions 14 ActiveSmart™ special features 16 Activesmart™ cleaning care instructions 19 ActiveSmart™ user warnings and sounds 23 Vertical Refrigerator operating instructions 24 Vertical Refrigerator special features and maintenance 25 Vertical freezer operating instructions 26 Storing food in your refrigerator 27 Troubleshooting 2
MODEL NUMBERS ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR MODELS 635mm wide RF331T, RF381T, RF411T 680mm wide RF440T 790mm wide RF521T VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR MODELS 635mm wide RF373, RF450, E450 VERTICAL FREEZER MODELS 635mm wide 2 RF308, RF388, E388
INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator. At Fisher & Paykel we are very proud of this refrigerator. This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. Thousands of hours of food care research and refrigeration experience has been programmed into your refrigerator to give you the best possible performance. We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ! 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. This refrigerator may contain flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a). R600a Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as described in the User guide.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Electrical This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions before use. To allow disconnection of the appliance from the supply after installation, incorporate a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the local wiring rules. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ●● ●● ●● ●● 6 Storing food and drinks Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator as they may explode. Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the container to explode. Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before installation IMPORTANT! ●● ●● ●● The appliance has front and rear rollers for moving the appliance forward and backward. Do not move the appliance sideways to avoid damaging the rollers or the floor covering/surface. Connection to electrical power and earthing must comply with local codes and ordinances and be made by licensed personnel when required. Avoid installation of the appliance/s under a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product and cabinetry dimensions PLAN VIEW If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FUL the integration kits.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RF521T RF440T RF411T RF381T RF331T RF450 RF388 RF373 RF308 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm A Overall height of flat door product 1425 1695 1425 1595 1695 1695 1695 B Overall width of product 635 635 635 635 635 680 790 695 695 695 695 695 695 695 C Overall depth of flat door product (excludes handle, includes evaporator) CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (including minimum clearances) D Inside height of cavity 1475 mm 1700– 1735* 1465 1635 1700– 1700– 1700– 1735
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1 Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet wound up making moving the product into its final location a simple task.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS What to do if your product is unstable 5 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. 6 Wind both front feet up and roll the product out of position.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments ●● ●● ●● ●● Remove all internal packaging. Ensure that all transit clips are removed from the refrigerator. These are small rubber stoppers located at the back of the shelves. Clean the inside of the appliance with a mix of warm water and a small amount of liquid detergent, and a soft cloth to remove manufacturing and transportation dust.
MOVING OR STORING YOUR APPLIANCE If your refrigerator 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 refrigerator ●● ●● ●● ●● 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. Ease the refrigerator out of its position. Tuck the power cord away, tape the shelves in place and tape the doors closed.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635mm wide 680mm wide 790mm wide RF331T, RF381T, RF411T RF440T RF521T The control panel enables you to view and modify features and options on your refrigerator. 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.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Freezer food compartment ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● To adjust the freezer temperature press the button so the freezer compartment light is illuminated. The freezer temperature can be altered by pressing the or buttons. One press on either of these buttons will reduce or increase the number of lights illuminated which indicates a small change in temperature. Fewer lights illuminated means a cooler temperature for the compartment selected.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Manual ice system (selected models only) An ice storage bin which sits inside the upper top freezer bin provides storage for and gives you access to clean, clear ice cubes. Upper left freezer bin, ice storage bin, ice tray, lid and scoop in correct position Accessing your ice Information about your manual ice system ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● 16 To make ice, take the ice tray and lid from the top of the ice storage bin.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control lid ●● ●● The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique lid which provides two functions: The humidity lid seals the bins and provides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruit 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.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Vegetable bin divider instructions (where fitted) To fit the divider, insert divider into bin on an angle, straighten and slot into place. To adjust the divider, fully extend the bin, partially lift the divider, slide sideways and re-slot into position. Vegetable bin divider Bottle holder (where fitted) ●● ●● ●● ●● The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles.
ACTIVESMART™ CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS Exterior Stainless exterior doors ●● ●● ●● Clean the exterior door with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth. Dry the door with a lint-free cloth. The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and solvents will damage the door surface. Other exterior surfaces ●● ●● Clean all other exterior surfaces with a mix of warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent, and a soft cloth.
ACTIVESMART™ CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS Interior ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freezer clean to help prevent food from becoming contaminated during storage. The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried out in the refrigerator (ideally once every 1 – 2 weeks). Remove the shelves from cabinet and door. Wash shelves and storage bins in warm water and detergent; rinse in clean water and dry before replacing.
ACTIVESMART™ CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS Humidity Control System (where fitted) IMPORTANT! When cleaning the shelf above the vegetable bins, 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. Retainer Humidity Slides 1 Turn shelf upside down.
ACTIVESMART™ CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS To remove trays or fixed bins (selected ActiveSmart™ models only) ●● ●● ●● ●● For ease of removal, empty food from tray/bin first. Hold the centre front of the tray/bin handle. Lift vertically to unclip from the runners and pull tray/bin towards you to remove. Push both runners back into refrigerator. Tray removal To replace trays or fixed bins With the runners pushed back into the refrigerator, place the tray/bin on top of the runners.
ACTIVESMART™ USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS User warnings ●● ●● Fault alarms If the electronic controller detects a fault from which it is unable to recover an alarm will sound. When the fresh food compartment door is opened a fault code (specific pattern of lights) will flash red and green on the control panel to alert you to the fault. The audible alarm will stop when any button is pressed but the lights will remain flashing.
VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635 mm wide RF373, RF450, 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.
VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR SPECIAL FEATURES AND MAINTENANCE Door alarms ●● ●● ●● ●● 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. A continuous alarm will sound if the door has been left open for 5 minutes or longer. The alarm will stop when the door is closed.
VERTICAL FREEZER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635mm wide RF308, RF388, 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.
STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 any chemical and physical reactions. Fresh food care The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or the Customer Care Centre. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Centre or online at fisherpaykel.com (this service is available to selected markets only). All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Appliance does not operate No electricity at power outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Condensation on outside of refrigerator/ freezer Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe dry. Door handles out of alignment With time and usage, movement may occur. Refer to section ‘Installation instructions’ for your specific model. Appliance operating inefficiently Accumulation of dust on or behind the rear compartment cover. Refer to the section ‘Cleaning care instructions’ for your specific model.
TROUBLESHOOTING ActiveSmart™ models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Light not working Light not functioning. For ActiveSmart™ models, the light cannot be serviced by the user. Contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. Light and display not working (ActiveSmart™ models) Product in ‘Sabbath mode’. Press and hold 10 seconds. Unfamiliar noises Cabinet not stable or level. Refer to section ‘ActiveSmart™ user warnings and sounds’.
TROUBLESHOOTING Vertical refrigerator models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Light not working Light not functioning. For Vertical refrigerator models — the light bulb has blown, replace bulb. Water in the vegetable bins Condensation is formed by the water produced by fruit and vegetables. A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage. Wipe out water with a cloth.
SERVICE & WARRANTY For details of your manufacturer’s warranty and contacts for servicing, refer to your separate service and warranty book provided with your appliance. This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential environment). This product is not designed for any commercial use. Any commercial use by the customer will affect this products manufacturer’s warranty. Complete and keep for safe reference: Model Serial No.
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