Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF522A User Manual
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- Page 1 ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR CONTEMPORARY FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER RF522A, RF540A & RF610A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR FREEZER E372B, E402B, E442B, E522B, RF372B, RF402B, RF442B, RF522B & RF522W USER GUIDE NZ AU BI EU AE HK SG...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety and warnings Before you begin Using the control panel Storage features Using your appliance Storage features WiFi connection Cleaning and care Food care User warnings and sounds Troubleshooting Service and warranty European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Registration To register your product visit our website: fisherpaykel.com/register... -
Page 4: Safety And Warnings
SAFETY AND WARNINGS WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. • Read and follow the safety and warnings outlined in this user guide before operating this appliance. WARNING! This appliance contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a). - Page 5 SAFETY AND WARNINGS READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE WARNING! Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or property damage. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions including the following: General Use This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential) environment. Children aged 3 to 8 years may load and unload this appliance under supervision.
- Page 6 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or at either the plug or appliance end. 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.
- Page 7 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Disposal Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards: The flammable refrigerant gas must be safely removed by a qualified service technician. The thermal insulation foam in this appliance may contain flammable insulation blowing gases, any exposed foam may be highly flammable and must be carefully treated during disposal.
- Page 8 SAFETY AND WARNINGS WARNING! To reduce the risk associated with choking: DO NOT allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of the water filter. Ice making 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.
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Page 9: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Ensure the installer has completed the final checklist in the installation guide. Read this guide, taking special note of the safety and warnings section. Remove all packaging and dispose of it responsibly. Recycle items that you can. RF522A, RF540A &... -
Page 10: Using The Control Panel
USING THE CONTROL PANEL The control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options of your refrigerator. Extra features available on selected models. Ice & Water models Non-Ice & Water models WiFi illuminates when functionality is activated. Illuminates to indicate that the keys on the control panel are locked. -
Page 11: Storage Features
STORAGE FEATURES REFRIGERATOR Fruit and vegetable bins/Slim bin Separate fruits and vegetables to prevent the ethylene-sensitive with humidity control lids produce from ripening too quickly-helps to extend their storage life. Also used for storing deli items and beverages, or for defrosting foods. -
Page 12: Using Your Appliance
USING YOUR APPLIANCE Temperature control (all models) When you turn your refrigerator on for the first time, the cooling system will automatically cool all compartments to their recommended temperatures as displayed by 6 LEDs — 3°C refrigerator and -18°C freezer. This will take between 2-3 hours. For storage of general household foods in the most efficient manner, it is recommended to use the product in the factory configuration supplied. - Page 13 USING YOUR APPLIANCE Door alarms If the refrigerator 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 five minutes. Alarm mute To activate/deactivate ALARM MUTE...
- Page 14 USING YOUR APPLIANCE Sabbath mode , alarms, lights and displays are deactivated for 80 hours. SABBATH MODE 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. The internal and external control panels will not operate.
- Page 15 USING YOUR APPLIANCE Features Fast Freeze* boosts freezing speed by dropping to its coldest temperature for 24 hours, FAST FREEZE helping retain freshness, texture and taste during the freezing process. To activate, press on the internal display. light will illuminate. FAST FREEZE To deactivate before the 24 hours has elapsed, press...
- Page 16 USING YOUR APPLIANCE Bottle Chill* rapidly chills your beverages in the freezer for a set time of 15 minutes. BOTTLE CHILL Depending on bottle size, you may need to return it to the freezer and reset. To activate, press on the control panel. light will illuminate.
- Page 17 USING YOUR APPLIANCE IceOn/Off* activates automatic ice - this is only available in the lower compartment. 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. Before first use the automatic ice systems needs to be flushed.
- Page 18 USING YOUR APPLIANCE 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 Accessing your ice tray, lid and scoop in correct position Information about your manual ice system...
- Page 19 USING YOUR APPLIANCE Water-dispensing models only Dispenser lock button Locks/unlocks the water dispenser. The LED above the lock and LED light button will illuminate when dispenser is locked. Bottle Chill indicator Icon will illuminate when is activated and BOTTLE CHILL flashes when the beverage is ready. Filter change indicator Icon will illuminate when water filter requires changing.
- Page 20 USING YOUR APPLIANCE Dispenser lock is located on the external display and can be activated to prevent DISPENSER LOCK water from being dispensed. This is useful when you are cleaning the external display or when there are small children around. To activate/deactivate , press DISPENSER LOCK for four seconds.
- Page 21 USING YOUR APPLIANCE Flushing the water filter Before you start using the Ice & Water function, complete the flushing steps to ensure optimum performance of your water filter. To flush through the water dispenser Press the water dispenser pad to dispense 4L of water.
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Page 22: Storage Features
STORAGE FEATURES Humidity control system Humidity control lids The control lids are fitted to the fruit and vegetable bins of your refrigerator. These lids seal the bins and 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 fruits and vegetables at times of high humidity. - Page 23 STORAGE FEATURES Slim storage drawer (where fitted) The slim bins at the bottom of the refrigerator 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.
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Page 24: Wifi Connection
WIFI CONNECTION Your appliance can be connected to your home wireless network and operated remotely using the app. Getting started Ensure your home WiFi network is turned on. You will be given step by step guidance on your mobile device. It may take up to 10 minutes to connect your appliance. -
Page 25: Cleaning And Care
CLEANING AND CARE Exterior Clean all surfaces with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Do not use any abrasive stainless steel cleaners, glass cleaners, solvents or scourer pads as these will damage the door surface. - Page 26 CLEANING AND CARE External display and water dispenser (Water-dispensing models only) Activate the to prevent DISPENSER LOCK water from dispensing when cleaning, refer ‘Dipenser lock’ section for details. Clean the pad and external display with a damp, soft lint-free cloth. Drip tray (Water-dispensing models only) Remove the drip tray from the dispenser panel.
- Page 27 CLEANING AND CARE Interior 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).
- Page 28 CLEANING AND CARE 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 Retainer separated from the glass shelf, follow these instructions to reassemble.
- Page 29 CLEANING AND CARE To remove trays or fixed bins For ease of removal, empty food from tray/bin first. Hold the centre 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.
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Page 30: Food Care
FOOD CARE 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. Storing at temperatures other than settings recommended may impact the storage life. 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 odour. -
Page 31: User Warnings And Sounds
USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS Faults Count the number of beeps made when the refrigerator compartment door is opened. Record the number and sequence of temperature lights displayed on the internal control panel and contact a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician in order to repair the fault. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, 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 33 TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Fault alarm Record the number of beeps along sounds when with the number and sequence of the refrigerator temperature lights displayed on the compartment door internal control panel. is opened Contact Customer Care Center. Water in the Condensation is formed by A small amount of condensation is...
- Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Automatic ice Ice maker has not been Switch on ice maker, see ‘IceOn/Off*’ maker does turned on. section. not work Water supply turned off or Connect water supply. not connected. Freezer compartment Contact Customer Care Center.
- Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Refrigerator not used for Flush the water filtration system. Water has poor an extended period. Dispense and discard 1 gal (4L) of taste/odor water, this will ensure the water tank is refilled with fresh water.
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Page 36: Service And Warranty
SERVICE AND 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 37: 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 40 FISHERPAYKEL.COM © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2021. All rights reserved. The models shown in this guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. The product specifications in this guide apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue.