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Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF523G User Manual / Installation Manual

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ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR
ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE
AND NON-ICE & WATER MODELS
RF523G & RF523M models
 USER GUIDE / INSTALLATION GUIDE
NZ AU UK

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  • Page 1 ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE AND NON-ICE & WATER MODELS RF523G & RF523M models  USER GUIDE / INSTALLATION GUIDE NZ AU UK...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions ActiveSmart™ special features SmartTouch control panel External display (Water dispensing models only) ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Humidity control system Temperature control Door alarms Alarm Mute Key Mute Key Lock Sabbath mode activation Using your water dispenser (Water dispensing models only) Water filter (Ice &...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 6: 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. WARNING: Risk of fire/flammable material This refrigerator contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a).
  • Page 7 SAFETY AND WARNINGS • Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • The manufacturer’s installation instructions for product and cabinetry ventilation must be followed when installing the appliance. • To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with installation instructions.
  • Page 8 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Electrical WARNING • 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 wiring rules. •...
  • Page 9 SAFETY AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT! Your refrigerator is designed to operate for many years without the need for service checks. However, if your refrigerator is malfunctioning, have it attended to by your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician as soon as possible. All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician.
  • Page 10 SAFETY AND WARNINGS • Your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer. Food Safety • Regularly clean accessible draining systems and surfaces that come in contact with food. •...
  • Page 11 SAFETY AND WARNINGS 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.
  • Page 12 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Water filter IMPORTANT! • The water connection to your Ice & water refrigerator must be installed by a 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.
  • Page 13 SAFETY AND WARNINGS • If the water has not created ice for some time or ice has an unpleasant taste or odour dispose of ice and refer to ‘Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function’ for flushing instructions. If unpleasant taste or odour persists, you may wish to fit a new filter cartridge.
  • Page 14 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Ice making IMPORTANT! • Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ice maker ejector mechanism, and do not place your fingers on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the appliance is in operation. • Do not use ice cubes that may have become discoloured, usually with a green-blue colour.

  • Page 15: Installation Instructions

    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 ●...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLAN VIEW Product and cabinetry dimensions FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION RF523G RF523M PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR – FULL DOOR ROTATION FLUSH FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR - 90 FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW PLAN VIEW...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RF523G RF523M PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of product 1790 1790 Overall width of product Overall depth of product (excludes handle) Depth with door open — from rear of fridge — 90° rotation 1026 1426 Depth with door open — from flush with door — 90° rotation Depth of open drawer — from flush with door (excludes handle) Height to top of chassis...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting water (Water dispensing and Automatic Ice models) Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. Locate the isolation tap for cold water connection. (Tee and tap fitting not supplied). Locate the water fitting kit to complete water connection installation. Uncoil tubing from the back of the refrigerator and connect the quick fitting (A).
  • Page 19 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 4L of water.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Positioning your refrigerator (all models) Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers to allow you to easily move your refrigerator forward and backward. Raise the front of the refrigerator Lower the front of Avoid moving your refrigerator sideways the refrigerator to prevent damaging the rollers or the Refrigerator feet...
  • 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. Example only Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood, ●...
  • Page 22 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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 24: Activesmart™ Special Features

    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.

  • Page 25: External Display (Water Dispensing Models Only)

    ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES External display (Water dispensing models only) 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 Locks/unlocks the water dispenser.

  • Page 26: Activesmart™ Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 27: Door Alarms

    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 ●...

  • Page 28: Sabbath Mode Activation

    ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sabbath mode activation In Sabbath mode, alarms, lights and displays are deactivated for 80 hours. To activate Sabbath mode, press 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.

  • Page 29: Water Filter (Ice & Water And Automatic Ice Models Only)

    ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Water filter (Ice & Water and automatic ice models only) 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.

  • Page 30: Using Your Ice Maker (Ice & Water And Automatic Ice Models Only)

    ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Using your ice maker (Ice & Water and automatic ice models only) 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 The ice maker will be off when you turn your ●...
  • Page 31 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 ●...

  • Page 32: Bottle Chill

    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’...

  • Page 33: Manual Ice System (Selected Models Only)

    ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. Ice tray Ice scoop Information about your manual ice system To make ice: Take the ice tray and lid from the top of the ice storage bin.
  • Page 34 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 ●...
  • Page 35 ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Drip tray (Water dispensing models only) The drip tray is designed to fit into the ● ● bottom of the water dispenser panel. To insert the tray ensure the ● ● rounded sides are fitted into the dispenser pane first.

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Care

    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. ●...

  • Page 37: Interior

    CLEANING AND CARE External display and water dispenser (Water dispensing models only) 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. ●...
  • Page 38 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 ● ●...
  • Page 39 CLEANING AND CARE Cleaning the support lugs Remove all shelving, follow the steps in section ‘To remove a shelf’ on page 36. Clean the support lugs with liquid detergent dissolved in water and a tube brush or a clean lint-free cloth. Humidity control lid To remove: Remove the shelf directly above the bins, follow the steps above.
  • Page 40 CLEANING AND CARE Fixed bins 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 (refer to A). Push both runners back into refrigerator (refer to B).

  • Page 41: Foodcare

    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 ●...

  • Page 42: 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 refrigerator and unplug from the power point. Remove all food. ●...

  • Page 43: Activesmart™ Sounds

    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 ●...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    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).
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water in the Condensation is formed by A small amount of condensation vegetable bins. the water produced by fruit is beneficial for fruit and and vegetables. vegetable storage. Wipe out water with a cloth. Exterior of This is normal.
  • Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Automatic ice Ice maker has not been turned on. Switch on ice maker. maker does Bin is in the wrong way or there Place bin so scoop is on the not work.
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Wet ice/ Low water pressure. Check water pressure. ice clumping. Filter blocked. Replace filter. Long freezer door openings. Gently tap ice with scoop to unstick or, if large clumps occur, High ambient temperature.
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water has poor Refrigerator not used for an Dispense 4L of water so fresh taste/odour. extended period. water supply is replenished. New filter installed Water dispenser Water supply turned off or Turn water on.

  • Page 49: Manufacturer's Service & Warranty

    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.

  • Page 50: European Directive 2012/19/Eu On Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) GB 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 52 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 booklet correctly describes the product currently available.

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