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Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart E372B Installation Instructions And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation instructions ActiveSmart™ refrigerator User guide Ice & Water and non-Ice & Water E372B, E402B, E442B & E522B models RF372B, RF402B, RF442B, RF522B, RF522W, RF522A, RF610A & RF540A models NZ AU GB IE EU AE HK SG...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Moving or storing your appliance Soft closing door ActiveSmart™ operating instructions External display (Ice & Water models) Using your water dispenser (Ice & Water models) Water filter (Ice & Water models) Using your ice maker (Ice & Water models) Manual ice system (non-Ice &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety And Warnings

    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 contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a).
  • Page 6 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. ■...
  • Page 7 Safety and warnings When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to ■ ■ roll over or damage the power cord. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage ■ ■ compartments of the appliance. Important! Your refrigerator is designed to operate for many years without the need for service checks.
  • Page 8 Safety and warnings Your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer will be able to give advice ■ ■ on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer. Storing food and drinks Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ■...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance operates correctly. 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 ■...
  • Page 10 Installation instructions Ventilation and installation – Freezer door models (Ice & Water and non-Ice & Water) To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator or vertical freezer, see recommended ■ ■ cabinetry dimensions below. If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with the ■...
  • Page 11 Installation instructions E372B E402B E442B E522B Product dimensions (mm) RF372B RF402B RF442B RF522B overall height of flat door product 1620 1720 1720 1720 overall height of curved door product 1595 1695 1695 1695 overall height of curved door 1705 with Ice & Water product overall width of product overall depth of flat door product (excludes handle, includes evaporator)
  • Page 12 Installation instructions Ventilation and installation – Freezer drawer models (Ice & Water and non-Ice & Water) RF522W RF522A/RF610A/RF540A Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator door –...
  • Page 13 Installation instructions To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator see recommended cabinetry dimensions below. RF610/ Product dimensions (mm) RF522W RF522A RF540A overall height of product 1720 1720 1795 overall width of product overall depth of product (excludes handle, includes evaporator) Cabinetry dimensions (mm) (including minimum air clearances) inside height of cavity 1735 1735...
  • Page 14 Installation instructions Connecting water (Ice & Water models only) Contents of filter kit 1 x 4 m (13 ft) long x Ø6 mm (¼”) tubing 1 x 200 mm (8”) short Ø6 mm (¼”) tubing 1 x pressure reducing valve (PRV) 1 x double sided foam 2 x locking keys 1 x water filter cartridge and head 1 x tap connection –...
  • Page 15 Installation instructions Installation precautions/warnings DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate ■ ■ disinfection before or after the system. WARNING – connect to potable water supply only. ■ ■ DO NOT install on line pressure above 119 psi (827 kPa) or below 22 psi (150 kPa). ■...
  • Page 16 Installation instructions Connecting your water filter cartridge Ensure the refrigerator is not plugged into a power supply. Locate isolation tap for water connection – cold water feed only (dishwasher or sink mixer taps). Tee and tap fitting Diagram 1 not supplied. PRV connection Connect the short 200 mm (8”) tubing to the outlet of the PRV (blue collet) and the inlet connection of the water...
  • Page 17 Installation instructions Important! All connections must be checked for leaks. ■ ■ Ensure 6 mm (1/4”) tubing is routed away from sharp objects, ■ ■ sharp corners (beware of kinking tube as this will stop water flow), clear of the refrigerator unit compartment and not in a location where it can be squashed.
  • Page 18 Installation instructions Rear compartment cover installation Using the measurement guide located on the rear compartment cover. Mark out 16 mm (5/8”), on the end of the tubing (refer to Diagram 10). Firmly insert the marked water tube into the water (solenoid) valve until the marked line is not visible (refer to Diagram 11).
  • Page 19 Installation instructions Before you start using your Ice & Water refrigerator To flush the water filtration system Ensure your refrigerator is switched on, and the isolation tap has been connected and turned on. ■ ■ Run your water dispenser pad until water dispenses, this will displace trapped air in the water ■...
  • Page 20 Installation instructions 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 Raise the front of covering/surface.
  • Page 21 Installation instructions What to do if your product is unstable 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, ■...

  • Page 22: Energy Efficiency

    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 ■...

  • Page 23: Moving Or Storing Your Appliance

    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. ■...

  • Page 24: Soft Closing Door

    Soft closing door Soft closing refrigerator door feature (where fitted) 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°...

  • Page 25: Activesmart™ Operating Instructions

    ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Models: 635 mm wide E372B, E402B, RF372B, RF402B 680 mm wide E442B, RF442B 790 mm wide E522B, RF522A, RF522W, RF522B 900 mm wide RF610/RF540A The control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator. Temperature control (all models) When the refrigerator is first turned on, the powerful cooling system will automatically cool ■...
  • Page 26 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 buttons. One press on either of ■...
  • Page 27 ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Key Mute (all models) KEY MUTE allows you to silence all button presses. To activate KEY MUTE and silence buttons, press and hold the button for 4 seconds. ■ ■ icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated. ■...

  • Page 28: Special Functions

    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 about them. The timer is set for 15 minutes however the time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage.

  • Page 29: External Display (Ice & Water Models)

    External display (Ice & Water models) 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 Keys 1. Dispenser lock button and light Locks/unlocks the water dispenser.

  • Page 30: Using Your Water Dispenser (Ice & Water Models)

    Using your water dispenser (Ice & Water models) Ensure your ice and water system has been correctly installed by following the ‘Installation instructions’ section before using you water dispenser. Dispensing Your water dispenser has been designed for one-handed operation. ■ ■ To dispense water push the dispensing pad gently, using a glass or ■...

  • Page 31: Water Filter (Ice & Water Models)

    Water filter (Ice & Water models) 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 filter change icon on the internal control panel and external display which will ■...
  • Page 32 Water filter (Ice & Water models) To reset the filter change icon Important! We recommend the water filter be used from the time of installation, and the change filter icon be ■ ■ reset only when a replacement is installed. Do not reset the change filter icon before the filter is changed or the filter monitoring will ■...

  • Page 33: Using Your Ice Maker (Ice & Water Models)

    Using your ice maker (Ice & Water models) Ice On/Off Your automatic ice maker is designed to dispense ice cubes into the ice storage bin below until it senses the bin is full. If you require more ice, the storage bin can be removed and ice will dispense into the top freezer bin.
  • Page 34 Using your ice maker (Ice & Water models) Information about your automatic ice maker Your Ice & Water product comes with a ice storage bin located inside the top freezer bin, and a ■ ■ hygienic scoop for ice. This scoop provides hygienic access to clean, clear ice cubes. Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every 3 –...

  • Page 35: Manual Ice System (Non-Ice & Water Models)

    Manual ice system (non-Ice & Water models) Manual ice system (RF522W, RF522A and RF522B models) 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, Accessing your ice ice tray, lid and scoop in correct position Information about your manual ice system...

  • Page 36: Activesmart™ Special Features (All Models)

    ActiveSmart™ special features (all models) Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control lid The unique humidity control lid functions to seal the bins and provide a humid microclimate to ■ ■ extend the storage times of fruit and vegetables. During times of high humidity the lid also functions to prevent condensation from dripping onto ■...

  • Page 37: Glass Shelves

    ActiveSmart™ special features (all models) 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.

  • Page 38: Cleaning Care - Exterior

    Cleaning care – Exterior Exterior (all models) Stainless exterior doors It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface ■ ■ of your refrigerator, to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth. Dry the door with a clean, lint free cloth. ■...
  • Page 39 Cleaning care – Exterior Water dispenser pad and interface (Ice & Water models only) We have incorporated a Dispenser and KEY LOCK function in your refrigerator to make cleaning ■ ■ easier. This will help you to avoid accidental water dispensing while you clean. Clean the pad and interface panel with a microfibre cloth and a mixture of warm water and ■...

  • Page 40: Cleaning Care - Interior

    Cleaning care – Interior 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 ■...

  • Page 41: Cleaning Care

    Cleaning care 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. Retainer In the event that the humidity control lid (plastic lid) and humidity slides become separated from the glass shelf, follow these instructions to reassemble.

  • Page 42: Ice Storage Bin

    Cleaning care To remove produce bins or upper freezer bins To remove bins, roll out the tray and then use two ■ ■ hands when picking up a bin. Picking up a bin one-handed may cause it to crack or break. Remove the bins, wash and replace back onto trays.

  • Page 43: Storing Food In Your Refrigerator

    Storing food in your refrigerator Your refrigerator is designed to help prolong the storage life of fresh and cooked foods. Each compartment’s specialised zones along with a constant cold temperature delays the onset of food spoilage – particularly the metabolic growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts causing chemical and physical changes.
  • Page 44 Storing food in your refrigerator Precooked foods and leftovers Ensure cooked foods are stored in suitable covered containers, this will prevent foods from ■ ■ drying out. Keep for only 1 – 2 days. ■ ■ Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot. ■...

  • Page 45: Storing Food In Your Freezer

    Storing food in your freezer Freezing and storing foods at temperatures -18°C (-0.4°F) or colder helps retain the physical quality and nutritional value of foods. Low temperatures inhibit the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, thereby restricting chemical and physical reactions to extend the food’s storage life. General fresh frozen food care Successful freezing depend on the foods’...
  • Page 46 Storing food in your freezer Precooked foods and leftovers Ensure cooked food are stored in suitable covered containers and away from raw frozen foods. ■ ■ Not all foods are suitable for freezing; some separate on defrosting such as cooked egg whites, ■...

  • Page 47: Defrosting Food In Your Refrigerator

    Defrosting food in your refrigerator Your refrigerator is also designed to help defrost/thaw foods in a safe manner by avoiding the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts – major causes of food spoilage. General defrosting food care For best results: Ensure foods are defrosted in the refrigerator, microwave oven or multifunction oven.

  • Page 48: User Warnings And Sounds

    User warnings and sounds User warnings Faults In the unlikely event a fault occurs the icon will illuminate on the internal control 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. ■...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or the Customer Care Centre. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Centre or online at www.fisherpaykel.com (this service is available to selected markets only).

  • Page 50: All Models

    Troubleshooting All models Problem Possible causes What to do Exterior of This is normal. – cabinet is warm. Warm area on This is normal. – central door seal (French door models only). Condensation Not unusual during periods of Wipe dry. on outside of high humidity.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Ice & Water models only Problem Possible causes What to do Automatic ice Ice maker has not been turned Switch on ice maker, see ‘Using your ice maker does maker’ section. not work. Bin is in the wrong way or there Place bin so scoop is on the right side.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Ice & Water models only Problem Possible causes What to do Water has poor Refrigerator not used for an Dispense 10 litres (10 qt) of water taste/odour. extended period. through the water filter to replenish with a fresh water supply. Water dispenser Water supply turned off or not Turn water on.

  • Page 53: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this refrigerator covering parts and labour for servicing within the countries: New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. All other countries are excluded. Fisher &...
  • Page 54 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 Manufacturer’s Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim.

  • Page 55: Customer Care

    Customer Care Before you call for service or assistance… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 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 &...
  • Page 56 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 In Singapore if you need assistance...* Please call our Fisher &...

  • Page 57: European Directive 2012/19/Eu On Waste Electrical And

    European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 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 handling of this product.

  • Page 60: Www.fisherpaykel.com

    www.fisherpaykel.com Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2015. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet 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 booklet correctly describes the product currently available.

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