Contents Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions All about the display Using the display options Bottle Chill, Fast Freeze The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer Settings User warnings Using your water dispenser Water filter Using your ice maker Active Smart special features ™...
Introduction Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Active Smart™ refrigerator with automatic ice dispensing and chilled water through the door. At Fisher & Paykel we are very proud of this refrigerator. This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. We feel we have achieved water dispensing through the door without compromising storage space or access to the refrigerator.
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. Important safety precautions Warning When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:...
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Safety and warnings Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. ■ ■ Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. ■ ■ Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point as your refrigerator or use extension ■...
Installation instructions WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 4. Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance operates correctly.
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Installation instructions E402B, E442B, E522B 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 – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation...
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These measurements do not include space for the water filter at the back of the cabinet as we ■ ■ recommend that the filter is placed as close to the incoming water supply as possible Cabinetry dimensions (mm) RF610A E402B E442B E522B (including minimum air clearances) RF540A inside height 1735...
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Installation instructions Contents of filter kit 4 m (13 ft) white 6 mm (¼”) tubing 1 x 200 mm (8”) blue 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 –...
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Installation instructions Installation instructions: 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 not supplied. Connect the 200 mm (8”) blue tubing to the outlet of the PRV (blue collet) and the inlet connection of the water filter cartridge as shown in Diagram 1.
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Installation instructions Attach double sided foam to the back of the water filter head as shown in Diagram 5. Write the date to be replaced on the filter (date installed + 6 months). Remove double sided foam backing and attach filter to the desired position as located in step 10 (refer to previous page).
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Installation instructions Important! All connections must be checked for leaks. ■ ■ Ensure white 6 mm (¼”) 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.
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Installation instructions 4. Installation Your Fisher & Paykel Active Smart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers, designed for moving the product in the forwards and backwards direction. Raise the front of Avoid moving the product in a sideways direction the refrigerator as this may damage the rollers or the floor Lower the front...
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Installation instructions 6. What to do if your product is unstable Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers Example only contact the floor. Measure the gap under the front foot, which has come ■ ■ off the floor. Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood, ■...
Installation instructions Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit clips are removed from the refrigerator. These are ■ ■ small rubber stops located at the back of the shelves. Allow the refrigerator and freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow each compartment to ■...
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Installation instructions Storing your refrigerator When storing your cleaned appliance, leave the doors open. This allows air to circulate and ■ ■ prevents the build up of bacteria and moulds. Before using again, clean well using a mixture of warm water and baking soda (add 1 teaspoon ■...
All about the display The display screen enables you to view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator. For example, you can change the temperature in your fresh food and freezer compartment, and select the Fast Freeze function when you want to quickly freeze meat. You may want to also quickly chill a bottle of wine when friends arrive unexpectedly.
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All about the display Display features 4. Freezer (page 18) Bottle Chill (page 18) Fast Freeze (page 18) 5. Dispensing water (page 21) 6. Temperature (page 19) 7. Ice (page 24) 8. Settings/User alerts (pages 19 – 20) Key Silent Mode (page 19) Dispenser and Key Lock (page 19) Key Lock –...
Using the display options Bottle Chill This function allows you to chill your beverages more rapidly in the freezer without the worry of forgetting about them. The time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. Bottle Chill allows you to customise this chill time.
Using the display options The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer When the refrigerator is first turned on it will take approximately 2 to 3 hours to cool. ■ ■ To adjust the temperature of a compartment, use the button to scroll to the ■...
Using the display options Sabbath mode In Sabbath mode alarms, lights and displays are deactivated. ■ ■ Sabbath mode can be activated or deactivated by holding down ■ ■ buttons for 4 seconds. Once in Sabbath mode: The interior light will not turn on when the refrigerator is opened. ■...
Using your 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 container. This pad requires only a gentle press to activate. When you dispense water, a light will appear above the ■...
Water filter All the water to your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a cartridge located in a position of your choice outside the refrigerator. This will need changing approximately every 6 months. There is a replacement indicator icon on the control panel which will appear when the filter ■...
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Water filter To reset the filter indicator Important! We recommend the water filter is used from the point of installation. Do not reset indicator before filter is changed or filter monitoring will be inaccurate. Press and hold buttons for 4 seconds to reset the filter indicator. ■...
When the bin is inserted correctly the scoop will be on the right hand side of the bin for models E402B, E442B and E522B and at the front of the bin for models RF610A and RF540A (refer to Fig.23).
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Using your ice maker Information about your ice maker Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every 2 – 3 hours, ■ ■ depending on freezer compartment temperature and number of door openings. The ice cube tray will fill with water once the freezer has reached the correct temperature. ■...
Active Smart™ special features Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control lid The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique lid which provides two functions: The humidity lid seals the bins and provides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of ■...
Active Smart™ special features Slim storage drawer (where fitted) The bins at the bottom of the refrigerator 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.
Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator Exterior Stainless exterior doors (Iridium or EZKleen finishes) 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.
Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator 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 ■...
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Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator 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.
Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator 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 ■...
Refrigerator sounds Normal refrigerator sounds Active Smart™ refrigerators, with their excellent energy ratings and cooling performance, can produce sounds somewhat different to your old refrigerator. Normal operational sounds include: Fan air flow sound. Active Smart™ refrigerators have fans which change speed depending ■...
Storing food in your refrigerator Storing fresh, perishable foods in your refrigerator helps to extend storage times. The cold temperatures slow down the major causes of food spoilage – namely, the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, and chemical and physical reactions. Fresh food care The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage.
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Storing food in your refrigerator 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 ■ ■ juices lost from the raw meat contaminating the cooked product.
Storing food in your freezer 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 chemical and physical reactions are severely restricted at such low temperatures.
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Storing food in your freezer Meat, poultry and game Do not try to freeze more than 1 kg meat per 25 L of freezer storage volume ■ ■ at any one time. Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture. Do not stuff poultry before freezing.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Repairer or the Customer Care Centre. Problem Possible causes What to do Appliance does No electricity at power outlet. Check that the plug is correctly connected not operate.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Sides of cabinet This is normal. are warm. Warm area on This is normal. central door seal. Condensation Not unusual during periods of Wipe dry. on outside of high humidity. refrigerator/ freezer. Condensation Frequent or long door openings.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Ice maker makes Normal ice maker operation. Refer to refrigerator sounds (refer to unfamiliar sounds page 32). or seems too loud. Automatic ice Ice maker has not been Switch on ice maker (refer to page 24). maker does switched on.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Water has poor Refrigerator not used for an Dispense 10 L (10 qt) of water so fresh taste/odour. extended period. water supply is replenished. Water dispenser Water supply turned off or not Turn water on. does not work.
Manufacturer’s Warranty You will receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product covering parts and labour for servicing within the countries: New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Ireland and United Kingdom. All other countries are excluded. Fisher & Paykel undertake 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.
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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.
Customer Care 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 please refer to the following…...
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Customer Care In Ireland if you need assistance…* Phone: 1800 625 174 or 01-8077960 Fax: 01800 635 012 Email: customer.care@fisherpaykel.ie Postal Address: Fisher & Paykel Appliances Limited, Unit 3, North Park, North Road, Dublin 11 In Singapore if you need assistance…* Phone: 6741 0777 Fax: 6547 0123 Email: customer.service@fisherpaykel.com.sg...