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Summary of Contents for Fisher & Paykel RC143 models
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE Chest Freezer RC143, RC201, RC376, RC519 and RC719 models NZ AU... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Moving or storing your appliance Chest freezer operating instructions Chest freezer special features Chest freezer cleaning and care instructions Storing food in your chest freezer Troubleshooting Manufacturer’s Warranty Customer Care IMPORTANT! Registration SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Register your product with us so we can The models shown in this user guide may provide you with the best service possible. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel chest freezer. At Fisher & Paykel we are very proud of this appliance. This appliance combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. We hope you enjoy your new appliance. RC519 chest freezer The diagram above shows an example of one of the models covered in this book. -
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. This appliance contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a). R600a Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as described in the user guide. - Page 7 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. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord.
- Page 8 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 appliance as they may explode. ● ● Never freeze liquids in glass containers.
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Page 9: 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 chest freezer ●... - Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Product and cabinetry dimensions RC143 RC201 RC376 RC519 RC719 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of product (when lid closed) Overall width of product 1240 1650 1860 Overall depth of product (including hinges) Overall height of product 1345 1345 1480 1480 1595...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before placing food in the freezer compartment Remove all external and internal packaging. ● ● Clean the inside of the appliance with a mix of warm water and a small amount of liquid ● ● detergent, and a soft cloth to remove manufacturing and transportation dust. Allow the freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow the compartment to cool to the ●...
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Page 12: Moving Or Storing Your Appliance
MOVING OR STORING YOUR APPLIANCE If your appliance is turned off for any reason, wait 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow the refrigeration system pressure to equalise before restarting. Moving your appliance Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food. ●... -
Page 13: Chest Freezer Operating Instructions
CHEST FREEZER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temperature control On start up the freezer will be set to its factory setting of -18°C. At this temperature the ● ● food will keep for the length specified in the freezer storage guide. Refer to ‘Storing food in your chest freezer’... -
Page 14: Chest Freezer Special Features
CHEST FREEZER SPECIAL FEATURES Fast freeze We have created the ‘Fast Freeze’ feature to help you get the best possible results when freezing fresh food. ‘Fast Freeze’ boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest temperature for 56 hours, which helps to ensure vital freshness, texture and taste are retained during the freezing process. -
Page 15: Chest Freezer Cleaning And Care Instructions
CHEST FREEZER CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Exterior Clean all exterior surfaces with a mix of warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent, and a soft cloth. - Page 16 CHEST FREEZER CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Frost forms faster on the top edge of the freezer compartment in climates of high ● ● humidity as this is the area of first contact to the warm moist air when the lid is open. Your chest freezer is designed with a flexible lid seal to keep warm air out of the freezer.
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Page 17: Storing Food In Your Chest Freezer
STORING FOOD IN YOUR CHEST 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. - Page 18 STORING FOOD IN YOUR CHEST FREEZER Meat, poultry and game Do not try to freeze more than 1kg of meat per 25L 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.
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Page 19: 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 20 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Ice buildup Freezer lid not closing Rearrange items in freezer so lid can inside freezer tightly. close tightly. compartment. Check and clean lid gasket seal. Defrost freezer if ice build up is more than 6mm deep.
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Page 21: Manufacturer's Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this appliance covering parts and labour for servicing within New Zealand and Australia. 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 22 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY Service under this Manufacturer’s Warranty must be provided by a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician (refer to the ‘Customer Care’ section at the back of this book). Such service shall be provided during normal business hours. This Manufacturer’s Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim.
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Page 23: Customer Care
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. You have read the ‘Troubleshooting’... -
Page 24: Www.fisherpaykel.com
www.fisherpaykel.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.