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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator, Vertical Refrigerator and Vertical Freezer NZ AU GB IE EU AE HK SG...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Model numbers Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Moving or storing your appliance ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Temperature control ActiveSmart™ special features ActiveSmart™ cleaning and care instructions ActiveSmart™ user warnings and sounds Vertical refrigerator operating instructions Vertical refrigerator special features and maintenance Vertical freezer operating instructions Vertical refrigerator and vertical freezer cleaning care instructions Storing food in your refrigerator... -
Page 4: Model Numbers
MODEL NUMBERS ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR MODELS 635mm wide RF331T, RF381T, RF411T, E415H 680mm wide RF440T 790mm wide E521T, RF521T VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR MODELS 635mm wide E373, E450 VERTICAL FREEZER MODELS 635mm wide E308, E388... -
Page 5: 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 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 refrigerator contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a). - Page 7 SAFETY AND WARNINGS • The manufacturer’s installation instructions for product and cabinetry ventilation must be followed when installing the appliance. • To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with installation instructions. • WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
- Page 8 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 cords or double adapters.
- Page 9 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Cleaning • Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. • Avoid using anti-bacterial cleaning products on either the interior or exterior of the cabinet as they may cause rusting of metal components and cracking of plastic components.
- Page 10 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 refrigerator as they may explode. • Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the container to explode.
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Page 11: 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 12 If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with the PLAN VIEW integration kits. FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FUL E373, E450, E308, E388, E415H, E521T, RF331T, RF381T, RF411T, RF440T, RF521T PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS –...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of curved door product 1425 1695 Overall height of flat door product 1695 1450 1620 1720 1720 1720 Overall width of product Overall depth of curved door product (excludes handle, includes evaporator) Overall depth of flat door product (excludes handle, includes evaporator) CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (including minimum clearances) Inside height of cavity...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Installation Your Fisher & Paykel 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 Raise the front of direction as this may damage the rollers or the the refrigerator floor covering/surface.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. 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 16 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 ●...
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Page 17: 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 equalise before restarting. Moving your refrigerator Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food. ●... -
Page 18: Activesmart™ Operating Instructions
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635mm wide RF331T, RF381T, RF411T, E415H 680mm wide RF440T 790mm wide E521T, RF521T The control panel enables you to view and modify features and options on your refrigerator. Temperature control When the refrigerator is first turned on, the powerful cooling system will automatically ●... - Page 19 ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fresh food compartment 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 ●...
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Page 20: Activesmart™ Special Features
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Manual ice system (selected 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 Information about your manual ice system... - Page 21 ACTIVESMART™ 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 fruit and vegetables.
- Page 22 ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Vegetable bin divider instructions (where fitted) To fit the divider, insert divider into bin on an angle, straighten and slot into place. To adjust the divider, fully extend the bin, partially lift the divider, slide sideways and re-slot into position.
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Page 23: Activesmart™ Cleaning And Care Instructions
ACTIVESMART™ CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS Exterior 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 surface. ●... - Page 24 ACTIVESMART™ CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS 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 ●...
- Page 25 ACTIVESMART™ CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS Humidity Control System (where fitted) 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.
- Page 26 ACTIVESMART™ CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS To remove trays or fixed bins (selected ActiveSmart™ models only) 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 ●...
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Page 27: Activesmart™ User Warnings And Sounds
ACTIVESMART™ USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS User warnings Fault alarms If the electronic controller detects a fault from which it is unable to recover an alarm ● ● will sound. When the fresh food compartment door is opened a fault code (specific pattern of ●... -
Page 28: Vertical Refrigerator Operating Instructions
VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635 mm wide E373, E450 Temperature control The control has been factory set for normal operating conditions. ● ● Allow the refrigerator to run empty for 2 – 3 hours before placing food inside the fresh ● ● food or freezer compartments. -
Page 29: Vertical Refrigerator Special Features And Maintenance
VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR SPECIAL FEATURES AND MAINTENANCE Door alarms If the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep after 90 seconds. ● ● If the door remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. ● ●... -
Page 30: Vertical Freezer Operating Instructions
VERTICAL FREEZER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635mm wide E308, E388 Temperature control The cabinet control is located at the bottom ● ● rear of the cabinet. The control has been factory set to position ● ● “4” for normal operating conditions. The freezer temperature should be ●... -
Page 31: Vertical Refrigerator And Vertical Freezer Cleaning Care Instructions
VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR AND VERTICAL FREEZER CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To avoid electric shock always unplug your refrigerator/freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Exterior Stainless exterior door It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your appliance, to only use ●... - Page 32 VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR AND VERTICAL FREEZER CLEANING CARE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To avoid electric shock always unplug your refrigerator/freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Interior It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freezer clean to help prevent ●...
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Page 33: 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 34 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 ●...
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Page 35: Storing Food In Your Freezer
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. - Page 36 STORING FOOD IN YOUR 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 37: 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 38 TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Door handles With time and usage, Refer to section ‘Installation out of movement may occur. Instructions’ for your specific model. alignment. Appliance Accumulation of dust on or Refer to the section ‘Cleaning care operating behind the rear compartment instructions’...
- Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING ActiveSmart™ models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Light not Light not functioning. For ActiveSmart™ models, working. the light cannot be serviced by the user. Contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. Light and Product in ‘Sabbath Mode’. Press and hold down for display not...
- Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Vertical refrigerator models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Light not Light not functioning. For Vertical refrigerator working. models — the light bulb has blown, replace bulb. Water in the Condensation is formed by the A small amount of condensation vegetable bins.
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Page 41: Manufacturer's Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this refrigerator covering parts and labour for servicing within the countries: New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. All other countries are excluded. Fisher &... - Page 42 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 43: 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 44: Registration
CUSTOMER CARE In Ireland if you need assistance…* Call the Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants. Phone: 1800 625 174 or 01-8077960 Fax: 1800 635 012 Website: www.fisherpaykel.com Postal address: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Unit D2, North Dublin Corporate Park, Swords, Co. - Page 45 EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) GB This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate handling of this product.
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Page 48: Www.fisherpaykel.com
www.fisherpaykel.com © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2017. 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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