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Fisher & Paykel RB60V18 Installation Instructions And User Manual

Fisher & Paykel RB60V18 Installation Instructions And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation instructions Refrigerator User guide RB60V18 model NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG CN...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer of the product/s described herein, to which this description refers, declares on its sole responsibility that the product/s meet the relevant fundamental safety, health and protection requirements of the relevant EU guidelines and that the corresponding test reports are available for examination by the relevant authorities and can be requested from the seller of the appliance, especially with regard to CE Declaration of Conformity issued by the manufacturer or with the manufacturer’s approval.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and warnings Installation instructions Moving or storing your refrigerator Operating instructions Interior features Maintenance Cleaning care – interior/exterior Storing food in your refrigerator Storing food in your refrigerator compartment and variable-temperature drawer Storing food in your freezer and variable-temperature drawer Problem solving checklist Wiring diagram Manufacturer's Warranty (NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG)

  • Page 4: 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. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
  • Page 5 Safety and warnings lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play ■ ■ with the appliance.

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Safety and warnings Electrical Your new appliance must be properly installed in accordance with ■ ■ the installation instructions before it is used. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. ■ ■ Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. ■...
  • Page 7 Safety and warnings Power failure – food safety Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Follow ■ ■ the recommendations below if you discover food in your freezer has thawed: 1) Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Please follow the steps for installation to ensure your appliance operates correctly. Location Your refrigerator should not be located in direct sunlight or next to any heat generating ■ ■ appliance such as a cooktop, oven or dishwasher. Power To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator to its own ■...
  • Page 9 Installation instructions Components list 1. Clearance 2. Top attachment 3. Bottom attachment 4. Top attachment adjustment plate bracket and ruler bracket bracket cover 4 pieces 2 pieces (installed) 4 pieces 2 pieces (installed) 5. Hinge cover 6. Bottom attachment 7. Upper fastenings 8.
  • Page 10 Installation instructions 1. Basic dimensions Fig.1 Exploded view of refrigerator cabinetry Product dimensions (mm) RB60V18 total height 1773 total width total depth top door height 1066 hinge gap height bottom door height Cabinetry dimensions (mm) (including minimum clearances) inside height 1782 –...
  • Page 11 Installation instructions 2. Preparations before installation Door hinge This model is right-hand hinged, with a left-hand door opening. If you require left-hand hinged with right hand door opening, remove the upper and lower hinges and refit them to the opposite side.
  • Page 12 Installation instructions Air flow stops The air flow stops are located on the back cover of the compressor. Adjust these air flow stops to ensure they make contact with the cabinet. Air flow stops Fig.4 Adjusting the air flow stops Door gasket baffle Remove the door gasket baffle from the door and then store for future transportation.
  • Page 13 Installation instructions 3. Placing the refrigerator into the cabinet Pull the power cord through the hole at the back of the cabinet or if the power socket is inside the cabinet, plug in the refrigerator before installing it into the cabinet. Take care not to kink or bend the power cord as a damaged cord is a fire risk.
  • Page 14 Installation instructions 4. Dismantling the top and bottom attachment brackets Open the refrigerator door and remove the top attachment bracket cover by drawing it upwards. Do the same for the freezer. Move the rulers vertically so the top of the rulers latch onto the cabinet above. Top of kitchen cabinet Ruler Fig.8 Latching the rulers onto the cabinet...
  • Page 15 Installation instructions 5. Attaching the top attachment bracket to the top cabinet door Lay the top cabinet door (face down) onto a clean floor. Attach the top attachment bracket to the top of the cabinet door. Adjust to ensure the centre line of the top attachment bracket aligns with the centre of the cabinet door.
  • Page 16 Installation instructions 6. Attaching the top cabinet door Open the refrigerator door, hang the cabinet door onto the height adjustment screws (at the upper sides of the refrigerator) and fix with hex screws. Do not fasten the screws too tightly as to allow for some horizontal movement of the ■...
  • Page 17 Installation instructions 7. Attaching the top attachment bracket to the bottom cabinet door Lay the bottom cabinet door (face down) onto a clean floor. Attach the top attachment bracket to the top of the cabinet door. Adjust to make the centre line of the top attachment bracket align with the centre of the cabinet door.
  • Page 18 Installation instructions 8. Attaching the bottom cabinet door Open the freezer door, hang the cabinet door onto the height adjustment screws and fix with a hex screw. Do not fasten screws too tightly, allow for some horizontal movement of the cabinet door. ■...
  • Page 19 Installation instructions 9. Top adjustment of the cabinet doors Fix the upper hook of the door to the cabinet door. Use a spanner to turn height adjustment nut ( ) approximately 5 mm. If the height adjusting nut is difficult to adjust, check the left and right clearances of the top ■...
  • Page 20 Installation instructions 11. Finishing work Fig.19 Positions of final adjustments...
  • Page 21 Installation instructions Insert the top adjustment bracket cover onto the top adjustment bracket (2 places, refer to Diagram Upper door Lower door Diagram For installation of aluminium trim, please see separate Trim Kit Installation sheet. When changing the hinge position, remember to insert hinge hole sheets (6 places, refer to Diagram For left-opening door, take off the hinge hole sheets and change the position of the hinge.
  • Page 22 Installation instructions Install the ventilation grill at the kick strip section of the refrigerator cabinet (refer to Diagram  ). Fix the ventilation grill into the kick strip. Diagram...

  • Page 23: During Use

    Installation instructions Energy saving tips There are many simple things that can be done to save energy. During installation Locate refrigerator to the coolest part of the room. Avoid areas of direct sunlight, or near heating ■ ■ ducts, registers, or other heat producing appliances. Ensure your refrigerator has adequate ventilation as shown in the installation instructions.

  • Page 24: Moving Or Storing Your Refrigerator

    Moving or storing your refrigerator 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 by pressing the button for 3 seconds, turn it off at the wall and unplug ■...

  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Control panel Fig.20 Control Panel Note: Figure 20 shows all icons and options available on the control panel where in fact icons and options will only be visible when they have been selected or interacted with. Power Off/On Touch to turn the appliance off or on.
  • Page 26 Operating instructions Setting / changing the temperature of a compartment Touch the COMPARTMENT select button to scroll through the compartments indicated on the compartment icon. Stop when the compartment you wish to set is illuminated eg the refrigerator compartment. Fig.21 Selecting the refrigerator compartment Touch the TEMPERATURE select button to scroll through the available temperatures for that compartment.
  • Page 27 Operating instructions Fast Freeze will automatically deactivate. However if you wish to manually deactivate Fast Freeze touch the MENU select button once. The icon will flash then turn off and the freezer compartment will return to its previously set temperature. For best results we recommend that you activate this function before it is required.
  • Page 28 Operating instructions Holiday Mode will not deactivate automatically. Once you return from holiday, touch the MENU select button three times. The icon will flash then turn off and the appliance will return to normal operation. Fridge Off This function turns the refrigerator compartment and variable-temperature drawer off while the freezer compartment operates as normal.
  • Page 29 Operating instructions Important! The Power button is not equivalent to turning off the power at the wall. For cleaning and maintenance, the appliance must be disconnected from the power supply at ■ ■ the wall socket. Display screen The display screen will remain illuminated while the refrigerator door is open. ■...

  • Page 30: Using Your Refrigerator

    Operating instructions Using your refrigerator When switched on, the refrigerator will take several hours to cool. ■ ■ You can start to store food in it 2 – 3 hours after it has been turned on. ■ ■ The refrigerator and variable-temperature drawer compartment temperatures will automatically ■...

  • Page 31: Interior Features

    Interior features Variable-temperature drawer This drawer is controlled by a separate system to the refrigerator and freezer compartments to provide you with greater flexibility of food storage. Different foods require different storage temperatures so we have designed this drawer to operate from -5°C to 3°C.

  • Page 32: Door Shelves

    Interior features Shelves Your refrigerator is fitted with shelves specially designed to retain spills, making clean up easier. The shelves can be repositioned at different heights ■ ■ to accommodate different food storage container sizes and heights. To remove the shelf, use the front edge to pull the ■...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacement of the interior light The LED lighting in your refrigerator saves energy and has a long lifetime. However, if replacement of an LED is required, simply call your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre and they will replace it for you. Interior light: 12 V, max 2.5W.

  • Page 34: Cleaning Care - Interior/Exterior

    Cleaning care – interior/exterior 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 ■...

  • Page 35: Storing Food In Your Refrigerator

    Storing food in your refrigerator Storage areas There are recommended storage areas for various foods. As cold air circulates inside the refrigerator, there is a temperature difference within both the fresh food and freezer compartments. Different foods should be placed in different areas according to their properties. Top door shelf –...

  • Page 36: Storing Food In Your Refrigerator Compartment And Variable-Temperature Drawer

    Storing food in your refrigerator compartment and variable-temperature drawer Storing fresh, perishable foods in your refrigerator helps to extend storage times. The cold temperatures slow down the major causes of food spoilage – possible growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, and microbial chemical and physical reactions. Fresh food care The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage.
  • Page 37 Storing food in your refrigerator compartment and variable-temperature drawer Red meat Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper, ■ ■ plastic wrap or foil. Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any ■...

  • Page 38: Storing Food In Your Freezer And Variable-Temperature Drawer

    Storing food in your freezer and variable-temperature drawer The use of temperatures of -18°C or colder to store food means that the food can be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration temperatures are used. This is because the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts are stopped, and microbial chemical and physical reactions are severely restricted at very low temperatures.
  • Page 39 Storing food in your freezer and variable-temperature drawer Meat, poultry and game Do not try to freeze more than 1 kg meat per 25 L freezer capacity. ■ ■ Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture. Do not stuff poultry before freezing. ■...

  • Page 40: Problem Solving Checklist

    Problem solving checklist If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre or Customer Care Centre. Problem Possible causes What to do Appliance does No electricity at power outlet. Check that the plug is correctly not operate.
  • Page 41 Problem solving checklist Problem Possible causes What to do Water in the Condensation is formed by the A small amount of condensation is vegetable bins. water produced by fruit and beneficial for fruit and vegetable vegetables. storage. If there is too much water, store fruit and vegetables loosely wrapped in plastic bags.

  • Page 42: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring diagram Power cord plug FC Fan Cooling Fan PC Damper Display Panel PC Door switch PC Temperature sensor SNR1 FC Temperature sensor SNR2 Ice Temperature sensor SNR3 Defrost sensor SNR4 Main control board PC Light Variable temperature compartment light Compressor VCC board Fuse 1...

  • Page 43: Manufacturer's Warranty (Nz Au Gb Ie Hk In Sg)

    Manufacturer’s Warranty NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to: Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the Product, the serial number of which appears on the Product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase.
  • Page 44 Manufacturer’s Warranty For Australian Customers This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

  • Page 45: Customer Care (Nz Au Gb Ie Hk In Sg)

    Customer Care NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG 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.
  • Page 46 Customer Care In Ireland if you need assistance…* Phone: 1800 625 174 or 01-8077960 Fax: 1800 635 012 Email: ie.customercare@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 47: Warranty And Service (Cn)

    Warranty and service Before you call for service or assistance ... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: your product is correctly installed you are familiar with its normal operation. If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts, please refer to the Service &...
  • Page 48 www.fisherpaykel.co.nz www.fisherpaykel.com.au www.fisherpaykel.co.uk www.fisherpaykel.ie www.fisherpaykel.asia www.fisherpaykel.in www.fisherpaykel.com.sg www.fisherandpaykel.cn Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2013. 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.

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