INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Framed Cabinetry ActiveSmart™ Integrated Door Drawer Refrigerator RS36W80 models US CA www.fisherpaykel.com www.dcsappliances.com 844189 A 04.
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE RELEVANT TO YOUR CABINETRY NOTE: PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION ONLY FISHER & PAYKEL: RS36W80(R/L)J and RS36W80RU models DCS: RS36W80(R/L)JC and RS36W80RUC models FRAMELESS CABINETRY FRAMED CABINETRY (Frameless: Aligns the product with the cabinetry) (Framed: Aligns the product with the frame of the cabinetry) Note: shown with custom panel and handles attached to fridge Note: shown with custom panel and handles attached to fridge Note: Shown with cus
1 2 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ! Power WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Read and follow the safety and warnings outlined in this installation instructions guide before operating this appliance. Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ! WARNING! ●● Cut Hazard Take care – panel edges are sharp. Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
3 COMPONENTS LIST Door panel fittings – Included with standard appliance. Door hanging bracket (1) Drawer hanging bracket (1) Side bracket (6) Side strap (6) M5 x 10 pan head Phillips screw (6) M5 x 10 Pan Head Philips Screw M5 x 10 Pan Head Philips Screw M8 stud (5) M8 washer (4) M8 nut (4) M8 Stud Anti-tip bracket fittings – Included with standard appliance.
3 COMPONENTS LIST Optional accessories – The standard appliance does not include a door panel set. Fisher & Paykel (EZKleen stainless steel) and DCS (Stainless steel) door panel sets are available. For models with a water dispenser, the stainless steel door panel sets are required. For complete integration of non-Water dispensing models a custom door panel set is required. Door handle kits are available as an accessory for custom door panels.
3 COMPONENTS LIST Product hardware – Included with standard appliance.
4 MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF HOSE AND POWER CORD Power cord (excl. plug) – 31 1/2” (800mm) LEFT HAND SIDE Water inlet hose – 53” (1350mm) Power cord (excl. plug) – 80 3/4” (2051mm) RIGHT HAND SIDE Water inlet hose – 84 1/4” (2120mm) Power cord (excl.
F F 5 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS J J F F G G F F B B C D D A A A A 5/32” (4mm) Note: shown with custom panel and handles attached to fridge C F I I B B FRONT VIEW PLAN VIEW F Note: Shown with custom panel and handle attached to fridge E E Flush with front of cabinetry J F H H F F F Note: Shown with custom panel and handle attached to fridge C C PRODUCT DIMENSIONS PROFILE VIEW inches (mm) D Overall height of product* (does not include front panels) 79 7/8” (2028) E Overall
5 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS Z dd cc For 90° door swing a hinge limiting pin is supplied with your appliance. This pin fits in the boreholes of the top hinge (refer to Z). bb bb WARNING! aa AA 115° DOOR OPENING (FULL ROTATION) ●● 90° DOOR OPENING ●● Before opening doors to the product, ensure the product is on its base packer and the polystyrene stability blocks are still in place. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to serious injury or death.
FF 5 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3680 OR RD3680C DOOR PANEL SET PLAN PLAN VIEW VIEW FF LL GG PRODUCT & CAVITY DIM FF B PRODUCT & CAVITY DIM KK C AA AA DD B 5/32” (4mm) Flush with front of cabinetry PLAN VIEW CF PLAN VIEW JJ F F F EE II PLAN VIEW PRODUCT DIMENSIONS HH D Overall height of product* BB CC E inches (mm) F Overall width of product F Minimum cabinetry gap clearance from edge of product FRONT VIEW FRONT FRONT VIEW VIEW PROFILE VIEW CAVITY DIMENSIONS
F F PLAN PLAN VIEW VIEW 5 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3684 AND RD3684C DOOR PANEL SET F F L L G G F F PRODUCT & CAVITY DIM B PRODUCT & CAVITY DIM K K B C A A A A D D 5/32” (4mm) Flush with front of cabinetry PLAN VIEW CF PLAN VIEW J J F F F E E I I PLAN VIEW PRODUCT DIMENSIONS H H D Overall height of product* B B C C E inches (mm) F Overall width of product F Minimum cabinetry gap clearance from edge of product FRONT VIEW FRONT FRONT VIEW VIEW PROFILE VIEW CAVITY
5 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3680/RD3684 DOOR PANEL SET Z d d e e c c b b For 90° door swing a hinge limiting pin is supplied with your appliance. This pin fits in the boreholes of the top hinge (refer to Z). c c b b WARNING! ●● A A 115° DOOR OPENING (FULL ROTATION) a a 90° DOOR OPENING ●● Before opening doors to the product, ensure the product is on its base packer and the polystyrene stability blocks are still in place.
6 CAVITY PREPARATIONS B Alternative area above cavity for electrical connections Left side of cavity C 29 3/4” (756mm) 5 5/8” (143mm) Floor 2” (51mm) 2 7/8” (73mm) Electrical and water connections must be within this space if located behind the refrigerator REAR OF CAVITY A IMPORTANT! For ease of installation, ensure cavity width is consistent top to bottom and height is consistent left to right.
7 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS Note: Top trim supplied for Note: top trim supplied 84" installation for 84” (2134mm) installation A A e A A e d c e g c D PROFILE VIEW B e d g D c f B ISO VIEW ISO VIEW RS36W80J RS36W80JC c CUSTOM PANEL DIMENSIONS inches (mm) A Height of top door panel 45 5/16 – 49 5/16” (1150 – 1252) B Width of top door and bottom drawer panel C Height of bottom drawer panel* drawer panel D Height from bottom of product to top of bottomPROFILE VIEW E Gap between to
7 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS The drawings below apply to non-Water dispensing models only (RS36W80(R/L)J/RS36W80(R/L)JC). Dimensions apply for the preparation and installation of custom door panels. For Dwg and Dxf files of the below panel preparation download the folder on http://thekitchentools.fisherpaykel.com or http://www.dcsappliances.
8 80” (2032mm) CAVITY – ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET IMPORTANT! Safety requires refrigerators be stable when door and/or drawer, are open. The anti-tip bracket and fittings supplied must be fitted to the wall of the finished enclosure to withstand a 220.5lb (100kg) load. This will prevent the possibility of the appliance tipping forward, when door and/or drawer, are open. WARNING! Failure to follow instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
8 84” (2134mm) CAVITY – ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET IMPORTANT! Safety requires refrigerators be stable when door and/or drawer, are open. The anti-tip bracket and fittings supplied must be fitted to the wall of the finished enclosure to withstand a 220.5lb (100kg) load. This will prevent the possibility of the appliance tipping forward, when door and/or drawer, are open. WARNING! Failure to follow instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
8 84” (2134mm) CAVITY – ATTACH TOP TRIM WARNING! Take care when working with the appliance outside of the finished enclosure, as the appliance is not secured and has the possibility of tipping forward. Tipping of appliance can lead to serious injury or death. 1 Ensure all external packaging material is removed from the appliance before installation. ~ 13 ”( 33 0m m) ~ 13 ”( 33 0m m) A 2 On the right side of the top trim, insert M5 nuts x2 onto the top and bottom slide.
9 ATTACH SIDE BASE BRACKETS AND DOOR STUDS WARNING! Take care when working with the appliance outside of the finished enclosure, as the appliance is not secured and has the possibility of tipping forward. Tipping of appliance can lead to serious injury or death. 1 Ensure all external packaging material is removed from the appliance before installation.
!0 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IMPORTANT! ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● The water connection instructions below are intended only for the professional installer. DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. WARNING – connect to potable drinkable water supply only. DO NOT install on line pressure above 120psi (827kPa) or below 22psi (150kPa). DO NOT use on hot water supply (100°F [38°C max.]). AVOID contamination of pipes during installation.
!0 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 5 Thread the free end of the water line hose into the dedicated hole located in the base of the appliance, through to the back of the appliance (refer to C). 7 At the back of your appliance, connect the appliance to the electrical supply (115VAC, 60Hz) with the fitted plug and lead, and turn on. Ensure the appliance is connected to its own isolating switch (refer to E). 2 3/8” min.
!1 PRE-ALIGN YOUR PRODUCT INSIDE CABINETRY IMPORTANT! ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● It is important that the doors are in line with the frame and the appliance is centered before following these steps. It is important that all four corners of the appliance are supported firmly onto the floor to eliminate any movement. Installing the appliance on a soft, uneven, or not level floor may result in twisting of the product and poor door sealing.
!2 INSTALL WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE AND KICKSTRIPS IMPORTANT! ●● ●● The water filter head must be firmly pushed into the product and secured, incorrect installation can lead to water leaks. It is not necessary to shut off the water supply when installing the water filter.
!3 ASSEMBLE DOOR PANEL SET The assembly of Fisher & Paykel (EZKleen stainless steel) and DCS (Stainless steel) door panels and custom door panels are outlined below. To protect the finish of the Fisher & Paykel EZKleen stainless steel and DCS stainless steel door panels, leave protective film on the panels when hanging and remove film only when installation is complete. If using custom door panels ensure they are prepared as per ‘Custom door panel dimensions’ section.
!4 HANG ICE & WATER DOOR PANEL For Fisher & Paykel EZKleen stainless steel and DCS stainless steel door panels only. 1 Remove the external display 5 Connect display harness module from inside the product. onto the refrigerator door by inserting firmly until you feel it clip securely (refer to B). Thread the display harness through the door panel cavity. Ensure the grommet is engaged.
!5 HANG NON-WATER DISPENSING DOOR PANELS For Fisher & Paykel EZKleen stainless steel and DCS stainless steel door panels and custom panels. IMPORTANT! Remove protective film from white product doors before hanging door panels. 5 All door panels have full axis adjustment to ensure they are flush with adjacent walls. To adjust the height of each panel turn clockwise to raise stud or counter-clockwise to lower stud (refer to A).
!6 ICE AND WATER INITIATION Now it is time to carry out the ice and water initiation to ensure you are free of leaks before fully installing the product. Ensure the appliance is switched on and the isolation faucet has been connected and turned on. Ice maker initiation ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● To initiate ice maker before use: When the appliance is first turned on after installation, the ice maker will be off. To activate the automatic ice maker, press the ‘Ice On/Off’ button once.
!7 1 Carefully open the refrigerator door to attach fixing brackets. Place fixing bracket over the side of the appliance and secure mid-way with screws x2 (M5 x 8 countersunk Phillips screws). 2 Secure the center of each fixing bracket to the side of the adjacent wall with screws x2 (#8 x 19 twin thread screws). Repeat this process for the remaining brackets. 28 ATTACH FIXING BRACKETS 3 Slide screw cover in between the fixing bracket and the side bracket on the appliance x1.
!8 ATTACH COVERS AND TOE KICK The standard appliance includes a stainless steel toe kick (4” (102mm)) and the hardware required to mount the toe kick (4” (102mm)). Alternatively the customer can supply their own toe kick (4 – 6” (102 – 152mm)) for complete integration of the appliance. 1 If applicable, remove any remaining protective film on your door panels. A B 2 Open the refrigerator door, firmly push top cover over the top studs. Repeat this process for the freezer drawer.
!9 ATTACH BOTTOM GRILLES For custom toe tick greater than 4” (102mm) For toe kick installation at 4” (102mm) 1 Measure the required height for the bottom grille. On a board, carefully score/cut 2 Drill Ø 5/32” (4mm) holes into the dimples of the grille (refer to B). Repeat this process for all dimples.
TWO METHODS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ATTACHING SIDE TRIM BRACKETS: (A) FLEXIBLE SPRING CLIP METHOD – RECOMMENDED METHOD (B) FIXED SCREW METHOD – METHOD TO USE IF CABINET IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION (Attempt method A. If method A results in poor fitment of side trims due to cabinetry that is uneven or out of specification, use method B).
@0 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS – (A) FLEXIBLE SPRING CLIP METHOD Spring clip G Side trim lip F D E Top view of spring clip correctly inserted between side trim and side trim bracket 4 Insert the spring clip into the gap between the side trim and side trim bracket, orientation as shown in figures D and E. 5 Open refrigerator door. Place the assembled side trim with brackets and spring clips against the alcove side wall with the shorter lip facing the bottom (refer to F).
@0 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS – (B) FIXED SCREW METHOD If method A has resulted in poor fitment of side trims due to cabinet being out of spec, use method B. ) 2” (50mm) mm 2” 0 (5 IMPORTANT! Before installing your appliance, ensure the dimensions of the finished enclosure are correct for your appliance following the ‘Product and cavity dimensions’ sections. ~ 69” (1753mm) C 1 Break off the datum lip to each side trim bracket and discard. Repeat for all side trim brackets.
@0 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS – (B) FIXED SCREW METHOD 4 Place the side trim against the alcove side wall with the shorter lip facing the bottom (refer to D). ●● ●● Ensure the side trim is positioned as high as it will go. Engage the side trim with the brackets by pushing the trim inwards at the locations of the top and middle side trim brackets. Once the trim has engaged with top and middle brackets, then push and engage the side trim at the location of the bottom bracket (refer to E).
@1 ADJUST HINGE TENSIONING SCREWS Hinge tensioning screws can be tightened if increased door closing force is required. 1 To ensure the door shuts on its own, when pushed within the self close activation range, the hinge tensioning screws need to be tightened. The hinge tensioning screw is located in the door hinge. To tighten the screw, rotate the screw to the right (refer to A). Repeat this process on bottom hinge tensioning screw.
@2 TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER All models Check all parts are installed. Ensure the appliance is level. Ensure the appliance is securely fastened to the cabinetry with the supplied anti-tip bracket and fittings. Ensure the door/drawer can open and close freely with no resistance from surrounding cabinetry. Ensure hinge limiting pin is fitted for 90° door swing. Ensure all internal and external packaging is removed from the appliance before use.
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