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Fisher & Paykel RS36W80 series Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Framed Cabinetry
ActiveSmart™ Integrated Door Drawer Refrigerator
RS36W80 models
US CA
www.fisherpaykel.com
www.dcsappliances.com
844189 A
04.16

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Framed Cabinetry ActiveSmart™ Integrated Door Drawer Refrigerator RS36W80 models US CA www.fisherpaykel.com www.dcsappliances.com 844189 A 04.16...
  • Page 3 FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE RELEVANT TO YOUR CABINETRY NOTE: PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION ONLY FISHER & PAYKEL: RS36W80(R/L)J and RS36W80RU models DCS: RS36W80(R/L)JC and RS36W80RUC models FRAMELESS CABINETRY FRAMED CABINETRY (Frameless: Aligns the product with the cabinetry) (Framed: Aligns the product with the frame of the cabinetry) Note: shown with Note: shown with...

  • Page 5: Safety And Warnings

    SAFETY AND WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLATION Power WARNING! To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator to its ● ● Electric Shock Hazard own isolating switch. Do not plug in any other appliance at this isolating switch. Read and follow the safety and warnings outlined in this installation For power requirements, please refer to the information on the serial plate.

  • Page 6: Components List

    COMPONENTS LIST Door panel fittings – Included with standard appliance. #8 x 16 mush washer screw Door hanging bracket Drawer hanging bracket Side bracket Side strap M5 x 10 pan head (35) Phillips screw ((12) for Side trim attachment: Fixed screw method only) #8 x 16 Mush Washer M5 x 10...
  • Page 7 COMPONENTS LIST Optional accessories – The standard appliance does not include a door panel set. Fisher & Paykel (EZKleen stainless steel) and DCS (Stainless steel) door panel sets are available. For models with a water dispenser, the stainless steel door panel sets are required. For complete integration of non-Water dispensing models a custom door panel set is required.
  • Page 8 COMPONENTS LIST Product hardware – Included with standard appliance. Kickstrip filter Top kickstrip grille Bottom kickstrip grille Stainless steel toe kick Side trim Top trim* Top trim joining bracket* Air divider Screw cover Side trim bracket Fixing bracket Spring Clip (6) (for Side trim attachment: Flexible spring clip method only)

  • Page 9: Left-Hand Side

    MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF HOSE AND POWER CORD Power cord (excl. plug) – 31 1/2” (800mm) LEFT HAND SIDE RIGHT HAND SIDE Water inlet hose – 53” (1350mm) Water inlet hose – 84 1/4” (2120mm) Power cord (excl. plug) – 80 3/4” (2051mm) Power cord (excl.

  • Page 10: Front View

    PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS 5/32” (4mm) Flush with front of cabinetry PLAN VIEW Note: shown with custom panel and handles attached to fridge Note: Shown with custom panel and handle attached to fridge Note: Shown with custom panel and handle attached to fridge PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product*...

  • Page 11: Product And Cavity Dimensions

    PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS For 90° door swing a hinge limiting pin is supplied with your appliance. This pin fits in the boreholes of the top hinge (refer to Z). WARNING! Before opening doors to the product, ensure the product ●...

  • Page 12: Plan View

    PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3680 OR RD3680C DOOR PANEL SET PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW PRODUCT & CAVITY DIM PRODUCT & CAVITY DIM 5/32” (4mm) Flush with front of cabinetry PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product* 79 7/8”...
  • Page 13 PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3684 AND RD3684C DOOR PANEL SET PRODUCT & CAVITY DIM PRODUCT & CAVITY DIM 5/32” (4mm) Flush with front of cabinetry PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product* 83 7/8”...
  • Page 14 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3680/RD3684 DOOR PANEL SET For 90° door swing a hinge limiting pin is supplied with your appliance. This pin fits in the boreholes of the top hinge (refer to Z). WARNING! Before opening doors to the product, ensure the product ●...
  • Page 15 CAVITY PREPARATIONS Left side of cavity Alternative area above cavity for electrical connections 29 3/4” (756mm) 5 5/8” (143mm) Floor 2” (51mm) 2 7/8” (73mm) Electrical and water connections must be within this space if located behind the refrigerator REAR OF CAVITY IMPORTANT! For ease of installation, ensure cavity width is consistent top to bottom and height is Electrical...

  • Page 16: Custom Door Panel Dimensions

    CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS Note: Top trim supplied for Note: top trim supplied for 84" installation 84” (2134mm) installation PROFILE VIEW RS36W80J RS36W80JC CUSTOM PANEL DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Height of top door panel 45 5/16 – 49 5/16” (1150 – 1252) Width of top door and bottom drawer panel 35 11/16”...
  • Page 17 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS The drawings below apply to non-Water dispensing models only (RS36W80(R/L)J/RS36W80(R/L)JC). Dimensions apply for the preparation and installation of custom door panels. For Dwg and Dxf files of the below panel preparation download the folder on http://thekitchentools.fisherpaykel.com or http://www.dcsappliances.com/designers-architects/ 30 1/16”...
  • Page 18 80” (2032mm) CAVITY – ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET IMPORTANT! Safety requires refrigerators be stable when door and/or drawer, are open. The anti-tip bracket and fittings supplied must be fitted to the wall of the finished enclosure to withstand a 220.5lb (100kg) load. This will prevent the possibility of the appliance tipping forward, when door and/or drawer, are open. WARNING! Failure to follow instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
  • Page 19 84” (2134mm) CAVITY – ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET IMPORTANT! Safety requires refrigerators be stable when door and/or drawer, are open. The anti-tip bracket and fittings supplied must be fitted to the wall of the finished enclosure to withstand a 220.5lb (100kg) load. This will prevent the possibility of the appliance tipping forward, when door and/or drawer, are open. WARNING! Failure to follow instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
  • Page 20 84” (2134mm) CAVITY – ATTACH TOP TRIM WARNING! Take care when working with the appliance outside of the finished enclosure, as the appliance is not secured and has the possibility of tipping forward. Tipping of appliance can lead to serious injury or death. Ensure all external packaging material is removed from the appliance before installation.
  • Page 21 ATTACH SIDE BASE BRACKETS AND DOOR STUDS WARNING! Take care when working with the appliance outside of the finished enclosure, as the appliance is not secured and has the possibility of tipping forward. Tipping of appliance can lead to serious injury or death. Ensure all external packaging material is removed from the appliance before installation.

  • Page 22: Connect To Water And Electrical Supply

    CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IMPORTANT! The water connection instructions below are intended only for the professional installer. ● ● DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. ● ● WARNING – connect to potable drinkable water supply only. ●...
  • Page 23 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY At the back of your appliance, connect the appliance to the electrical supply (115VAC, 60Hz) Thread the free end of the water line hose into the dedicated hole located in the base of the appliance, through to the back of the appliance (refer to C).
  • Page 24 PRE-ALIGN YOUR PRODUCT INSIDE CABINETRY IMPORTANT! It is important that the doors are in line with the frame and the appliance is centered before following these steps. ● ● It is important that all four corners of the appliance are supported firmly onto the floor to eliminate any movement. ●...
  • Page 25 INSTALL WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE AND KICKSTRIPS IMPORTANT! The water filter head must be firmly pushed into the product and secured, incorrect installation can lead to water leaks. ● ● It is not necessary to shut off the water supply when installing the water filter. ●...
  • Page 26 ASSEMBLE DOOR PANEL SET The assembly of Fisher & Paykel (EZKleen stainless steel) and DCS (Stainless steel) door panels and custom door panels are outlined below. To protect the finish of the Fisher & Paykel EZKleen stainless steel and DCS stainless steel door panels, leave protective film on the panels when hanging and remove film only when installation is complete. If using custom door panels ensure they are prepared as per ‘Custom door panel dimensions’...
  • Page 27 HANG ICE & WATER DOOR PANEL For Fisher & Paykel EZKleen stainless steel and DCS stainless steel door panels only. Remove the external display Connect display harness module from inside the product. onto the refrigerator door by inserting firmly until Thread the display harness you feel it clip securely through the door panel cavity.
  • Page 28 HANG NON-WATER DISPENSING DOOR PANELS For Fisher & Paykel EZKleen stainless steel and DCS stainless steel door panels and custom panels. All door panels have full axis adjustment to ensure they are flush with adjacent walls. To adjust the IMPORTANT! height of each panel turn clockwise to raise stud or counter-clockwise to lower stud (refer to A).
  • Page 29 ICE AND WATER INITIATION Now it is time to carry out the ice and water initiation to ensure you are free of leaks before fully installing the product. Ensure the appliance is switched on and the isolation faucet has been connected and turned on.
  • Page 30 ATTACH FIXING BRACKETS Carefully open the refrigerator door Slide screw cover in between the fixing to attach fixing brackets. Place fixing bracket and the side bracket on the bracket over the side of the appliance and appliance x1. secure mid-way with screws x2 (M5 x 8 Repeat this process for the remaining countersunk Phillips screws).
  • Page 31 ATTACH COVERS AND TOE KICK The standard appliance includes a stainless steel toe kick (4” (102mm)) and the hardware required to mount the toe kick (4” (102mm)). Alternatively the customer can supply their own toe kick (4 – 6” (102 – 152mm)) for complete integration of the appliance. If applicable, remove any remaining protective film on your door panels.
  • Page 32 ATTACH BOTTOM GRILLES For custom toe tick greater than 4” (102mm) For toe kick installation at 4” (102mm) Measure the required height for the bottom grille. On a board, carefully score/cut With the grille tabs facing upwards, align the grille clips to the bottom of the plinth’s slots, DETAIL A the un-required vanes from the bottom of the kickstrip grille and discard (refer to A).
  • Page 33 TWO METHODS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ATTACHING SIDE TRIM BRACKETS: (A) FLEXIBLE SPRING CLIP METHOD – RECOMMENDED METHOD (B) FIXED SCREW METHOD – METHOD TO USE IF CABINET IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION (Attempt method A. If method A results in poor fitment of side trims due to cabinetry that is uneven or out of specification, use method B). ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS –...
  • Page 34 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS – (A) FLEXIBLE SPRING CLIP METHOD Spring clip Side trim lip Top view of spring clip correctly inserted between side trim and side trim bracket Insert the spring clip into the gap between the side trim and side trim bracket, Open refrigerator door.
  • Page 35 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS – (B) FIXED SCREW METHOD If method A has resulted in poor fitment of side trims due to cabinet being out of spec, use method B. 2” (50mm) IMPORTANT! Before installing your appliance, ensure the dimensions of the finished enclosure are 69”...
  • Page 36 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS – (B) FIXED SCREW METHOD Place the side trim against the alcove side wall with the shorter lip facing the bottom (refer to D). Ensure the side trim is positioned as high as it will go. ●...
  • Page 37 ADJUST HINGE TENSIONING SCREWS Hinge tensioning screws can be tightened if increased door closing force is required. To ensure the door shuts on its own, when pushed within the self close activation range, the hinge tensioning screws need to be tightened. The hinge tensioning screw is located in the door hinge.

  • Page 38: Final Checklist

    FINAL CHECKLIST TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER All models Check all parts are installed. Ensure the appliance is level. Ensure the appliance is securely fastened to the cabinetry with the supplied anti-tip bracket and fittings. Ensure the door/drawer can open and close freely with no resistance from surrounding cabinetry.
  • Page 40 www.fisherpaykel.com www.dcsappliances.com © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2016. 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.

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