INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator Ice & Water, Automatic Ice and non-Ice & Water models RF135B, RF170B, RF170W, RF170A and RF201A models US CA
CONTENTS Introduction 3 Safety and warnings 4 Installation instructions 7 Moving or storing your appliance 21 Soft close door feature (selected models only) 22 ActiveSmart™ operating instructions 23 Temperature control 23 All about the external display (Ice & Water models only) 28 Using your water dispenser (Ice & Water models only) 29 Water filter (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only) 30 Using your ice maker (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only) 32 ActiveSmart™ special fea
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. Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as described in the user guide.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ●● ●● ●● ●● If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician because special purpose tools are required. When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord. Follow the National Electrical Code and all local codes and ordinances when installing this product.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ●● 6 Power failure – food safety Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat. Follow the recommendations below if you discover food in your freezer has thawed: – Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended. – Thawed but refrigerator cold – refreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some cooked food can be refrozen but use as soon as possible.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the installation steps below 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 to its own power point. Do not plug in any other appliance at this power point or use extension cords and double adaptors, as the combined weight of both power cords can pull the double adaptor from a wall outlet socket.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Product and cabinetry dimensions If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS A Overall height of product B Overall width of product C Overall depth of product (excludes handle, includes rear compartment cover) CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (including minimum clearances) D Inside height of cavity RF135B RF170B inches (mm) inches (mm) 67 3/4” (1720) 67 3/4” (1720) 25” (635) 31 1/8” (790) 27 3/8” (695) 27 3/8” (695) inches (mm) inches (mm) 68 1/8” (1730) 68 1/8” (1730) Flush with refrigerator chassis — full door rotation E
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Product and cabinetry dimensions If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS A Overall height of product B Overall width of product C Overall depth of product (excludes handle, includes rear compartment cover) CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (including minimum air clearances) D Inside height of cavity RF170W RF170A RF201A inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) 67 3/4” (1720) 67 3/4” (1720) 70 11/16” (1795) 31 1/8” (790) 31 1/8” (790) 35 7/16” (900) 27 3/8” (695) 27 3/8” (695) 27 3/8” (695) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm)
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Connecting water (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contents of filter kit 13ft (4m) long x 1/4” (6mm) tubing 1 x 8” (200mm) short 1/4” (6mm) tubing 1 x pressure reducing valve (PRV) 1 x adhesive foam pad 2 x locking keys 1 x water filter cartridge and head 1 x tap connection — 7/16” UNS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 IMPORTANT! ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● It is imperative the pressure reducing valve (PRV) is fitted prior to the filter.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation instructions: 1 Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. 2 Locate a cold water supply/feed only suitable 5 6 7 8 9 !0 PRV connection Diagram 2 Waterline connection to refrigerator Diagram 3 Faucet connection ET 4 Diagram 1 INL 3 for a water connection. Tee and tap fitting is not supplied. Connect the 8” (200mm) tubing to the outlet of the PRV (blue collet) and the inlet connection of the water filter cartridge as shown in Diagram 1.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS !1 Attach adhesive foam pad to the back of the water filter head as shown in Diagram 5. Write the date to be replaced on the filter (date installed + 6 months). Remove the double sided foam backing and attach the filter to the desired position, reinforcing the filter with the screws provided as located in step 10 (refer to the previous page). Run the 1/4” (6mm) tubing to the back of the refrigerator ensuring there is enough tubing to pull the refrigerator out for service.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● All connections must be checked for leaks. Ensure 1/4” (6mm) tubing is routed away from sharp objects, sharp corners (beware of kinking the tube as this will stop water flow), clear of the refrigerator rear compartment and not in a location where it can be kinked or squashed. Ensure all push-fit connections are firmly pushed into place. The tube should push in 5/8” (16mm) before reaching the stop.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Check your refrigerator is switched on. Check that the isolation tap has been connected and turned on. Allow at least 2 hours for your refrigerator to cool before use. For Ice & Water models only: Run through and discard the first 3qt (3L) of water from your water dispenser, stopping intermittently to remove trapped air in the system.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Installation (all models) Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. What to do if your product is unstable A 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. B 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 equalize 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.
SOFT CLOSE DOOR FEATURE (SELECTED MODELS ONLY) The fresh food compartment of your refrigerator has been fitted with a soft closing door feature. You do not need to push the door fully closed as this feature will automatically close the door from a 45° (approximate) opening angle. You may notice a little more resistance when opening the door(s) to what you are used to. The closing speed of the door(s) decelerates at the end of closing.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 25” (635mm) wide 31 1/8” (790mm) wide 35 3/8” (900mm) wide RF135B RF170B, RF170W, RF170A RF201A The control panel enables you to view and modify features and options on your refrigerator. Temperature control (all models) ●● ●● ●● 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 Fresh food compartment (all models) ●● ●● ●● The fresh food compartment light will automatically be illuminated. The temperature for this compartment will show as a series of lights. The temperature may be altered by pressing the or buttons. One press on either of these buttons will reduce or increase the number of lights by one which indicates a small change in temperature. Fewer lights illuminated means a cooler temperature for the compartment selected.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Door alarms (all models) ●● ●● ●● 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 either of the doors have been left open for 5 minutes or longer and the interior compartment light(s) will turn off.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sabbath mode activation (all models) ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● 26 To activate ‘Sabbath mode’, open the door(s) of the fresh food compartment and freezer compartment and then press and hold the and buttons on the internal control panel for 4 seconds. The candle icon will illuminate when ‘Sabbath mode’ has been activated. When the product is in Sabbath mode: The icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Special Functions Bottle Chill (selected models only) This function allows you to chill your beverages more rapidly in the freezer without the worry of forgetting them. The timer is set for 15 minutes however the time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. If after 15 minutes your beverage is not cold enough, simply place it back in the freezer and reset the ‘Bottle Chill’ function. ●● ●● ●● ●● To activate, press the button on the internal display.
ALL ABOUT THE EXTERNAL DISPLAY (ICE & WATER MODELS ONLY) This screen enables you to lock the water dispenser, indicates to you when ‘Bottle Chill’ is activated and when your water filter requires changing. Electronic external display EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES 28 Dispenser lock button and LED light Locks/unlocks the water dispenser. Bottle Chill indicator Icon will illuminate indicating when ‘Bottle Chill’ is activated and flashes when beverage is ready.
USING YOUR WATER DISPENSER (ICE & WATER MODELS ONLY) Dispensing ●● ●● ●● Your water dispenser has been designed for one-handed operation. To dispense water push the dispensing pad gently, using a glass or container. This pad requires only a gentle press to activate. To stop the flow of water, simply pull your glass away from the dispensing pad. Please remember that pressing very hard against the dispensing pad will not encourage the dispenser to operate faster or produce greater quantities of water.
WATER FILTER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) All the water to your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a filter cartridge located in a position of your choice outside the refrigerator. This will need changing approximately every 6 months. ●● ●● There is a replacement indicator icon on the internal control panel (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models) and external display (Ice & Water models only) which will appear when the filter needs replacing.
WATER FILTER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) To reset the filter indicator IMPORTANT! ●● ●● ●● ●● We recommend the water filter to be used from the time of installation. Do not reset indicator before filter is changed or filter monitoring will be inaccurate. Press and hold and for 4 seconds to reset the internal and external filter indicators. The icon on the internal and external displays will turn off when reset.
USING YOUR ICE MAKER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) Ice On/Off Your ice maker is designed to automatically dispense ice until it senses that the bin is full. So the more ice you use, the more it makes. It is even clever enough to sense when there is no bin in place to catch the ice and it will not dispense any ice. First use ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● When you first turn your refrigerator on after installation, the ice maker will be off. The light above the ‘Ice On/Off’ icon will be off.
USING YOUR ICE MAKER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) Information about your ice maker ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every 3 – 4 hours, depending on the freezer compartment temperature and the number of door openings. When the ‘Ice Boost’ function is activated, ice production will increase up to 30% from standard ice making. The ice cube tray will fill with water.
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 ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● 34 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 Slim storage drawer (where fitted) The slim bins at the bottom of the fresh food compartment provide storage space for items that you may want to keep separate from the rest of the refrigerator. These slim storage bins can be used for deli item storage, beverages or for defrosting foods. Bottle holder (where fitted) ●● ●● ●● ●● Slim storage drawer The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Exterior (all models) 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 (all models) ●● ●● Clean all other exterior surfaces with a mix of warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent, and a soft cloth.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Interior (all models) ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● 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 to 2 weeks). Remove the shelves from cabinet and door.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Humidity Control System 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.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR To remove trays or fixed bins ●● ●● ●● ●● For ease of removal, empty food from tray/bin first. Hold the center 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. To replace trays or fixed bins: Tray removal With the runners pushed back into the refrigerator, place the tray/bin on top of the runners.
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. ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● For best results: Select foods that are very fresh and of high quality.
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 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. Dry and place on a plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil.
STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER The use of temperatures of -0.4°F (-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 such low temperatures. Frozen food care ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● For best results: Choose only high quality foods that freeze well. Store at -0.4°F (-18°C) or colder.
STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Meat, poultry and game ●● ●● ●● ●● Do not try to freeze more than 2.2lb (1kg) of meat per 25qt (25L) of freezer storage volume at any one time. 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.
ACTIVESMART™ USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS User warnings Faults icon will illuminate on the internal control In the unlikely event a fault occurs the panel and an alarm will sound when the fresh food compartment door is opened. ●● ●● Please count the number of beeps made when the fresh food compartment door is opened. Please also take note of the number and sequence of temperature lights displayed on the internal control panel and contact our Customer Care Center.
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or the Customer Care Center. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Center or online at www.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 Unfamiliar noises. Cabinet not stable or level. Refer to sections ‘Installation instructions’ or ‘ActiveSmart™ user warnings and sounds’. Water in the vegetable bins. Condensation is formed by the water produced by fruit and vegetables. Freezer is defrosting. A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage. Wipe out water with a cloth. Set humidity slide to low humidity setting Exterior of cabinet is warm.
TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Automatic ice maker does not work. Ice maker has not been turned on. Switch on ice maker. Bin is in the wrong way or there is no bin in place. Place bin so scoop is on the right side. Ice bin sits directly under ice maker on top left side of freezer. Ice cubes have odor/taste. Water supply turned off or not connected. Connect water supply. Freezer compartment not working. Contact Customer Care.
TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Wet ice/ ice clumping. Low water pressure. Check water pressure. Filter blocked. Replace filter. Long freezer door openings. Gently tap ice with scoop to unstick or, if large clumps occur, empty ice bin and make new ice. High ambient temperature. Ice bin left out of freezer compartment for a length of time. Ice will stick together over time. Filter warning is light flashing. Filter needs replacing.
TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water has poor taste/odor. Refrigerator not used for an extended period. Dispense 4qt (4L) of water so fresh water supply is replenished. Water dispenser does not work. Water supply turned off or not connected. Turn water on. Supply line may be blocked. Check supply for kinks or leaks. On first installation there may be air in water system. To remove air, run 3qt (3L) of water through the dispenser.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY Before you call for service or assistance... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions booklet and your user guide that: 1 Your product is correctly installed by the installer. 2 You are familiar with its normal operations. 3 You have read the ‘Troubleshooting’ section.
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