ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF172G model INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE US CA
CONTENTS Introduction 2 Safety and warnings 3 Installation instructions 6 ActiveSmart™ special features SmartTouch control panel External display 14 14 15 ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Humidity control system Temperature control Door alarms Alarm Mute Key Mute Key Lock Sabbath Mode activation Using your water dispenser Water filter Using your ice maker Bottle Chill Fast Freeze Ice Boost 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 20 22 22 22 Cleaning and care Exterior Interior 24 24 25 Foodcare Items st
INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator. At Fisher & Paykel, we are very proud of this refrigerator. It offers a combination of 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. ! WARNING! This appliance contains 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. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS Water filter IMPORTANT! ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● The water connection to your Ice & water refrigerator must be installed by an qualified plumber or Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician and comply with all state and local laws. Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes. Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guidelines as you install the water filtration system.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance operates correctly. Before installation ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Power Install your appliance where the plug is easily accessible. Connect your refrigerator to a separate power point. Avoid sharing the power point with other appliances. Do not use extension cords and double adaptors as the combined weight of two power cords can pull the double adaptor from the power outlet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLAN VIEW Product and cabinetry dimensions FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION RF172G S T E J P P K T U T PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR – FULL DOOR ROTATION IA GH S L Q Q M B F FRONT VIEW V C PROFILE VIEW PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION J P J P PLAN VIEW S P FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION E T T KS T T T K E P U U T PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR –
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RF172G PRODUCT DIMENSIONS A Overall height of product inches (mm) 70 1/2 (1790) B Overall width of product 31 1/8 (790) C Overall depth of product (excludes handle) 27 1/4 (692) D Depth with door open — from rear of fridge — 90° rotation E Depth with door open — from flush with door — 90° rotation F Depth of open drawer — from flush with door (excludes handle) 40 3/8 (1026) 13 5/16 (338) 16 9/16 (420) G Height to top of chassis 69 1/16 (1754) H Height to top of hinge c
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting water 1 Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. Locate the water supply valve for cold water connection (Tee and tap fitting not supplied). 2 Locate the water hose set to complete the water connection installation. 3 Remove cap from water inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator A. 4 Connect one end of the water hose set to the water inlet valve b. 5 Push the plastic molded end (ferrule) into the water inlet valve.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Positioning your refrigerator Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers to allow you to easily move your refrigerator forward and backward. Avoid moving your refrigerator sideways to prevent damaging the rollers or the floor covering surface.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS What to do if your product is unstable 1 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. 2 Wind both front feet up and roll the product out of position.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function Before first use, you need to flush water through the filter to remove impurities or trapped air in the water tank and filter system. ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● For Ice & Water Press the water dispenser pad to dispense 1gal (4L) of water. – Wait for 2 minutes before dispensing again. Dispense 1gal (4L) of water and then wait for another 2 minutes. – There may be carbon residue dispensed together with water.
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. Use a soft cloth to remove dust collected during manufacture and transport.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES SmartTouch control panel The control panel is located in the inside front of the refrigerator. It enables you to view and modify all the features and options of your refrigerator. SmartTouch control panel variants for ActiveSmart™ refrigerators. Special features available only on selected models. SmartTouch CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Compartment Allows you to select which compartment to adjust the temperature. Alarm mute Deactivates the door alarm for 20 minutes.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES External display This display 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 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.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Humidity control system ●● ●● ●● Humidity control lids The control lids are fitted to the fruit and vegetable bins of your refrigerator. These lids provide a humid microclimate to extend the storage times of fruit and vegetables. The lids have specially designed grooves that retain moisture to prevent condensation from dripping onto the fruit and vegetables at times of high humidity.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Door alarms ●● ●● ●● If the fresh food compartment door is left open, the alarm will beep after 90 seconds, if the freezer door is left open the alarm will beep after 60 seconds. If either of the doors remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. If either door remains open for 5 minutes or longer, an alarm will sound continuously and the interior compartment light(s) will turn off. Alarm Mute ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● To activate, press once.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sabbath Mode activation In Sabbath mode, alarms, lights and displays are deactivated for 80 hours. ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● To activate Sabbath mode, press , and together for 4 seconds. – The icon on the internal control panel will illuminate. Once in Sabbath mode: The interior light will not turn on when you open the refrigerator. The door alarms will not operate. The display will not illuminate, except the Sabbath mode icon.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Water filter The water supplied to your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a filter located internally at the top right corner of the refrigerator. Replace your filter cartridge every 6 months. ●● ●● There is a replacement indicator icon on the internal control panel (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models) and external display which will appear when the filter needs replacing. The icon will flash, as a reminder, when water is dispensed.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Using your ice maker Ice On/Off Your ice maker is designed to automatically dispense ice into the ice storage bin below until it detects the bin is full. The more ice you use, the more it makes. First use ●● 1 2 3 4 5 ●● The ice maker will be off when you turn your refrigerator on for the first time after installation. The light above the ‘Ice On/Off’ icon will be off. To turn your ice maker on press to turn on the ice maker.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ●● ●● ●● Turn your ice maker off if: There is no water supply for several hours. You are removing the ice storage bin for a period of time. You are going on holiday/vacation. 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.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bottle Chill This function allows you to rapidly chill your beverages in the freezer for a set time of 15 minutes. The time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. If your beverage is not cold enough after 15 minutes, return it to the freezer and reset the ‘Bottle Chill’ function. ●● ●● ●● ●● To activate, press on the internal display. The ‘Bottle Chill’ light will illuminate when the function is activated. The icon will illuminate on the external display.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bottle holder (where fitted) ●● ●● ●● ●● The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles. To position the bottle holder in your refrigerator, slot the back edge of the bottle holder onto the back trim of any shelf in the fresh food compartment. Unused bottle holders can be stacked up on top of one another so they do not take up unnecessary shelf space. Bottles are best stored with the neck of the beverage facing the front of the refrigerator.
CLEANING AND CARE 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. Do not use any abrasive, stainless steel cleaners or solvents on 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. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
CLEANING AND CARE External display and water dispenser ●● ●● Activate the ‘Dispenser lock’ function to prevent water from dispensing when cleaning refer ‘Dipenser lock’ section for details. Clean the pad and interface panel with a damp, soft lint-free cloth. Drip tray ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● To clean, remove the drip tray from the dispenser panel Pull the two halves of the tray apart. Clean with liquid detergent dissolved in water and a soft lint-free cloth.
CLEANING AND CARE Ice storage bin ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Clean your ice bin and discard any old ice in the bottom of the bin(s) regularly Use only liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free cloth when cleaning. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Ensure that the ice scoop is placed in correct position in the bin, right hand side or at the front of the bin (model dependent).
CLEANING AND CARE How to remove shelving and bins for cleaning Shelving To remove a shelf: 1 Hold the shelf firmly and pull the shelf towards you A. 2 Lift the shelf up vertically b. 3 Slide the shelf towards you c. b A c Note: Refer to ‘ActiveSmart™ operating instructions’ – ‘Glass shelves’ for details on how to remove cantilever glass shelves Humidity control lid To remove: 1 Remove the shelf directly above the bins, follow the steps above.
CLEANING AND CARE Fixed bins 1 2 3 4 To remove: For ease of removal, empty food from the bin first. Hold the centre front of the bin handle. Lift vertically to unclip from the runners and pull bin towards you to remove A . Push both runners back into refrigerator b. To replace: 1 Extend the runners out from your refrigerator. 2 Place the bin on top of the runners. 3 Push the bin down slowly until you feel it clip. A A b Note: The freezer bins are permanently fixed.
FOODCARE For best food care ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Store only high-quality, fresh food in your appliance. Store perishable foods in the appliance immediately after purchase. Storing at room temperature increases the rate of deterioration and can allow harmful microbial growth. Foods such as meat, poultry and seafood should be well wrapped or sealed in suitable packaging to prevent dehydration, color deterioration, loss of flavor, and transfer of odor.
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 refrigerator 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™ SOUNDS Normal refrigerator sounds Your refrigerator is designed with innovative ActiveSmart™ features that can produce sounds that may be different from your old refrigerator. ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Normal operational sounds include: Fan air flow sound. ActiveSmart™ refrigerators have fans which change speed depending on demand.
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 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). PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Appliance does not operate. No electricity at power outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO 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. Exterior of cabinet is warm. This is normal. Warm spot on central door seal. You may feel a warm spot at times on the central seal between the two refrigerator doors. This is perfectly normal and is part of the normal refrigerator operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 left side. Ice bin sits directly under ice maker on top left side of freezer. Ice cubes have odour/taste. Water supply turned off or not connected. Connect water supply. Freezer compartment not working. Contact Customer Care. Water pressure too low. Check water pressure.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Replace filter as soon as possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water has poor taste/odour. Refrigerator not used for an extended period. Dispense 1 gal (4L) of water so fresh water supply is replenished. New filter installed Water dispenser does not work. Water in first glass is warm. Drips overflow drip-shelf. Water flow rate has slowed down. 36 Water supply turned off or not connected. Turn water on. Supply line may be blocked. Check supply for kinks or leaks.
MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE & WARRANTY For details of your Manufacturer’s Warranty and contacts for servicing, please refer to your separate ‘Service & Warranty’ book provided with your refrigerator. 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 product’s Manufacturer’s Warranty. Complete and keep safe for reference: Model Serial No.
FISHERPAYKEL.COM © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2019. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this document apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this dcoument correctly describes the product currently available. US CA 862649A 10.
