Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF523M User Manual
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- Page 1 ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE AND NON-ICE & WATER MODELS RF523G and RF523M Models USER GUIDE NZ AU...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions ActiveSmart™ special features SmartTouch™ control panel External display Humidity control system ActiveSmart™ operating instructions 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... -
Page 5: 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 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! This appliance is top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. - Page 7 SAFETY AND WARNINGS • Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
- Page 8 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 wiring rules •...
- Page 9 SAFETY AND WARNINGS All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician. Cleaning • Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack.
- Page 10 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Storing food and drinks • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. • Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator as they may explode. • Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the container to explode.
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Page 11: 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 12 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 13 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 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing your anti tip bracket CAUTION! Failure to install the anti-tip bracket as per below instructions can result in serious injury or death. Anti-tip bracket fittings – Included with your refrigerator. Floor screws Wall screws Anti-tip bracket Masonry plug M6 x 60 cap #10 x 40 pan head screws (2)
- Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Locate the two holes on the rear of the refrigerator (refer to C). Screw in the M6 cap screws until all the thread is gone. Move the refrigerator back towards the wall until the screw hits the back of the bracket (refer to D). Note: If you want your refrigerator to sit further forward, unscrew up 45 – 60mm...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting your water filter (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models) Refer to page 25 ‘Installing your new water filter’ of this User guide for details of how to install your water filter for the first time. Connecting water (Water dispensing and Automatic Ice models) Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply.
- Page 17 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 18 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 Raise the front of refrigerator forward and backward. the refrigerator Lower the front of Avoid moving your refrigerator sideways the refrigerator to prevent damaging the rollers or the...
- Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS What to do if your product is unstable Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers contact the floor. Example only Measure the gap under the front foot, which has ● ● come off the floor. Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood, ●...
- Page 20 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 ●...
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Page 21: 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 22: External Display
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 23: Activesmart™ Operating Instructions
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temperature control Once you turn on your refrigerator for the first time, the cooling system will ● ● automatically cool all compartments to their set temperatures. – This will take between 2 – 3 hours. The internal control panel enables you to change and control the temperature of all ●... -
Page 24: 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 seconds for ●... -
Page 25: 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 buttons 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 26: Water Filter
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 27 ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Installing the new filter: Remove the plastic wrapping from the new filter. Pull the filter head towards you (it will tilt towards you at a 30 degree angle from the bracket). Insert the filter into the filter head. Push the filter firmly all the way into the filter head then turn the filter clockwise until it locks into place.
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Page 28: Using Your Ice Maker
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 refrigerator ●... - Page 29 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 ●...
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Page 30: 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 31: Manual Ice System
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 32 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 ●...
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Page 33: Cleaning And Caring For Your Refrigerator
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 34: Interior
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR External display and water dispenser (Water dispensing models only) Activate the ‘Dispenser lock’ function to prevent water from dispensing when cleaning ● ● (refer to page 23 for details) Clean the pad and interface panel with a damp, soft lint-free cloth. ●... - Page 35 CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 36 CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR How to remove shelving and bins for cleaning Shelving To remove a shelf: Hold the shelf firmly and pull the shelf towards you (refer to A). Lift the shelf up vertically (refer to B). Slide the shelf towards you (refer to C).
- Page 37 CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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).
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Page 38: Storing Food In Your Refrigerator
STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator helps to extend the storage times of fresh perishable foods. The cold temperature slows down the major causes of food spoilage, particularly the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts causing chemical and physical reactions. General fresh food storage The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage. - Page 39 STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR Red meat Ensure raw and cooked foods are stored in separate air tight containers to prevent cross ● ● contamination from the loss of raw meat juices. Ensure delicatessen meats are consumed within the recommended storage time. These ●...
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Page 40: Storing Food In Your Freezer
STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Freezing and storing foods at temperatures -18°C 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 frozen food care Successful freezing depend on the foods’... - Page 41 STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Red meats, poultry and game Select lean meats as opposed to fatty meats. These have a lower fat content, freeze ● ● much better and can be stored longer. When packaging meats (chops, steaks, cutlets), separate each with a sheet of plastic ●...
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Page 42: Defrosting Food In Your Refrigerator
DEFROSTING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator is designed to help defrost/thaw foods in a safe manner by preventing the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts which are the 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 www.fisherpaykel.com (this service is available to selected markets only). - Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water in the Condensation is formed by A small amount of condensation is vegetable bins. the water produced by fruit beneficial for fruit and vegetable and vegetables. storage. Wipe out water with a cloth. Exterior of This is normal.
- Page 47 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 left not work.
- Page 48 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 49 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 not Turn water on.
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Page 50: 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. Complete and keep safe for reference: Model Serial No. Purchase Date Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country... - Page 52 FISHERPAYKEL.COM © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2017. 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.