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Fisher & Paykel RF135B Installation Instructions And User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
USER GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
GUIDE D'UTILISATION
ActiveSmart™ refrigerator
Ice & Water and Non-Ice & Water
Réfrigérateur ActiveSmart™
Ice & Water et autres
RF135B, E522B, RF170W, RF170A, RF201A models
Modèles RF135B, E522B, RF170W, RF170A, RF201A
US CA

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION GUIDE D’UTILISATION ActiveSmart™ refrigerator Ice & Water and Non-Ice & Water Réfrigérateur ActiveSmart™ Ice & Water et autres RF135B, E522B, RF170W, RF170A, RF201A models Modèles RF135B, E522B, RF170W, RF170A, RF201A US CA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Moving or storing your appliance Door conversion Soft closing refrigerator door feature ActiveSmart™ operating instructions All about the external display (Ice & Water models only) Using your water dispenser (Ice & Water models only) Water filter (Ice &...

  • Page 3: 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 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. ImpORTANT SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! when using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the...
  • Page 5 SAfETy ANd wARNINgS Cleaning many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. for further advice please refer to section ‘Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator’. Electrical This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions ●...
  • Page 6 SAfETy ANd wARNINgS power failure – food safety do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be ● ● dangerous to eat. follow the recommendations below if you discover food in your freezer has thawed: – Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance operates correctly. 1. power The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible. ● ● To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator ●...
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS product and cabinetry dimensions 4. freezer door models (Rf135B, E522B) (Ice & water and non Ice & water) If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits. Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Rf135B E522B CABINETRy dImENSIONS (including minimum clearances) inches inches Inside height of cavity 68 5/ 1 6 1735 68 5/ 1 6 1735 Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation Inside width 26 9/ 1 6 32 11/ 1 6 Inside depth 24 13/ 3 2...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS product and cabinetry dimensions 5. freezer drawer models (Rf170w, Rf170A, Rf201A) (Ice & water and non Ice & water) Rf170w Rf170A/Rf201A 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 –...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Rf170w Rf170A Rf201A pROdUCT dImENSIONS inches inches inches Overall height of product 67 17/ 3 2 1715 67 17/ 3 2 1715 70 15/ 3 2 1790 Overall width of product 31 3/ 3 2 31 3/ 3 2 35 7/ 1 6 Overall depth of product (excludes handle, includes rear 27 3/8 27 3/8...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 110VAC cord and water inlet dimensions Rf170w Rf170A Rf201A 110VAC ANd wATER INLET dImENSIONS inches inches inches Power cord 1016 1016 1016 Water inlet to bottom 110VAC to bottom 110VAC to edge Water inlet to edge Note: these drawings and dimensions are also true for Ice & Water models.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Connecting water (Ice & water models only) Contents of filter kit 13 ft (4 m) white 1/4” (6 mm) tubing 1 x 8” (200 mm) blue tubing 1 x pressure reducing valve (PRV) 1 x double sided tape 2 x locking keys 1 x water filter cartridge and head 1 x faucet connection...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation instructions: Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. Locate a cold water supply/feed only suitable for a water connection. Tee and tap fitting is not supplied. Connect the 8” (200 mm) blue tubing to the Diagram 1 outlet of the PRV (blue collet) and the inlet PRV connection connection of the water filter cartridge as...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Attach double sided foam to the back of the water filter head as PART: 838587 DRAWING: 838587 shown in Diagram 5. Write the date to be replaced on the filter (date Diagram 5 installed + 6 months). Remove the double sided foam backing and Double sided foam PART: 838587 DRAWING: 838587...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ImpORTANT! All connections must be checked for leaks. ● ● Ensure white ¼” (6 mm) tubing is routed away from sharp objects, sharp corners ● ● (beware of kinking the tube as this will stop water flow), clear of the refrigerator rear compartment and not in a location where it can be kinked or squashed.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you start using your Ice & water refrigerator Check your refrigerator is switched on. ● ● Check that the isolation tap has been connected and turned on. ● ● Run through and discard the first 3 qt (3 liters) of water from your water dispenser, ●...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Installation (all models) Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers, designed for moving the product in the forwards and backwards direction. Avoid moving the product in a sideways direction as this may damage the rollers or the floor Raise the front of the refrigerator covering/surface.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. 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 ●...

  • Page 21: 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 equalize before restarting. moving your refrigerator Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food. ●...

  • Page 22: Door Conversion

    dOOR CONVERSION ActiveSmart™ refrigerator models with silver handles need to be ordered at the point of purchase either with left or right opening doors and can not be interchanged. All other models need to have an appropriate conversion kit for that model refrigerator. The kit is available from your Fisher &...

  • Page 23: Activesmart™ Operating Instructions

    ACTIVESmART™ OpERATINg INSTRUCTIONS Models: 25” (635 mm) wide RF135B 31 1/8” (790 mm) wide E522B, RF170W, RF170A 35 3/8” (900 mm) wide RF201A The control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator. Temperature control (all models) When the refrigerator is first turned on, the powerful cooling system will automatically ●...
  • Page 24 ACTIVESmART™ OpERATINg INSTRUCTIONS fresh food compartment (all models) The fresh food compartment light will automatically be illuminated. The temperature for ● ● this compartment will show as a series of lights. The temperature may be altered by pressing the buttons. One press on either ●...
  • Page 25 ACTIVESmART™ OpERATINg INSTRUCTIONS Key mute (all models) ‘Key Mute’ allows you to silence all button presses. To activate ‘Key Mute’ and silence buttons, press and hold the button for 4 seconds. ● ● icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated. ●...
  • Page 26 ACTIVESmART™ OpERATINg INSTRUCTIONS Special functions Bottle Chill (designer, Elegance and Ice & water models only) This function allows you to chill your beverages more rapidly in the freezer without the worry of forgetting them. The timer is set for 15 minutes however the time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage.

  • Page 27: All About The External Display (Ice & Water Models Only)

    ALL ABOUT THE ExTERNAL dISpLAy (ICE & wATER mOdELS ONLy) This screen 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 28: Using Your Water Dispenser (Ice & Water Models Only)

    USINg yOUR wATER dISpENSER (ICE & wATER mOdELS ONLy) 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. To stop the flow of water, simply pull your glass away from the ●...

  • Page 29: Water Filter (Ice & Water Models Only)

    wATER fILTER (ICE & wATER mOdELS ONLy) All the water to your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a filter 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 internal control panel and external ●...
  • Page 30 wATER fILTER (ICE & wATER mOdELS ONLy) To reset the filter indicator ImpORTANT! we recommend the water filter to be used from the time of installation. ● ● do not reset indicator before filter is changed or filter monitoring will be inaccurate. ●...

  • Page 31: Using Your Ice Maker (Ice & Water Models Only)

    When the bin is inserted correctly the scoop will be on the right hand side of the bin for models RF135B, E522B, RF170W and RF170A and at the front of the bin for RF201A models.
  • Page 32 USINg yOUR ICE mAKER (ICE & wATER mOdELS ONLy) Information about your ice maker Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every ● ● 3 – 4 hours, depending on the freezer compartment temperature and the number of door openings. When the ‘Ice Boost’...

  • Page 33: Activesmart™ Special Features (All Models)

    ACTIVESmART™ SpECIAL fEATURES (ALL mOdELS) 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 ●...
  • Page 34 ACTIVESmART™ SpECIAL fEATURES (ALL mOdELS) Slim storage drawer (where fitted) The slim bins at the bottom of the fresh food 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.
  • Page 35 ACTIVESmART™ SpECIAL fEATURES (ALL mOdELS) manual ice system – Rf170w and Rf170A (non Ice & water 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 tray, Accessing your ice lid and scoop in correct position...

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Caring For Your Refrigerator

    CLEANINg ANd CARINg fOR yOUR REfRIgERATOR Exterior (all models) 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. ● ● The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and solvents will damage the door ●...
  • Page 37 CLEANINg ANd CARINg fOR yOUR REfRIgERATOR Interior (all models) 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 ●...
  • Page 38 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 Humidity Slides...
  • Page 39 CLEANINg ANd CARINg fOR yOUR REfRIgERATOR To remove trays or fixed bins For ease of removal, empty food from ● ● tray/bin first. Hold the center front of the tray/bin ● ● handle. Lift vertically to unclip from the runners ●...

  • Page 40: 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 – namely, the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, and any chemical and physical reactions. fresh food care The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage.
  • Page 41 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 ●...

  • Page 42: Storing Food In Your Freezer

    STORINg fOOd IN yOUR fREEzER The use of temperatures of -0.4°F (-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.
  • Page 43 STORINg fOOd IN yOUR fREEzER meat, poultry and game Do not try to freeze more than 2.2 pound (1 kg) meat per 6.6 gal (25 L) or 0.88 cubic ● ● feet of freezer storage volume at any one time. Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture.

  • Page 44: Activesmart™ User Warnings And Sounds

    ACTIVESmART™ USER wARNINgS ANd SOUNdS User warnings faults In the unlikely event a fault occurs the icon will illuminate on the internal control panel and an alarm will sound when the fresh food compartment door is opened. Please count the number of beeps made when the fresh food compartment door ●...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTINg If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent or the Customer Care Center. All models pROBLEm pOSSIBLE CAUSES wHAT TO dO Appliance does No electricity at power outlet. Check that the plug is correctly not operate.
  • 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. Set humidity slide to low humidity setting Exterior of...
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTINg Ice & water 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 not work.
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTINg Ice & water 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 Filter warning Filter needs replacing. Replace filter as soon as possible. light flashing. Drips overflow Air trapped in tank. Flush 3 qt (3 L) water through drip-shelf. dispenser, stopping intermittently. New filter installed.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    LImITEd wARRANTy When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a two year limited warranty covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Washington DC and Canada.
  • Page 51 LImITEd wARRANTy This limited warranty does not cover: Service calls that are not related to any defect in the product. The cost of a service call will be charged if the problem is not found to be a defect of the product. For example: Correcting faulty installation of the product.
  • Page 52 LImITEd wARRANTy How to get service Please read your user guide. If you then have any questions about operating the product, need the name of your local Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent, or believe the product is defective and wish service under this limited warranty, please contact your dealer or call us at: USA and Canada TOLL FREE 1.888.9.fNp.USA (1.888.936.7872)

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