Do you have a question about the RS9120W and is the answer not in the manual?
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Allan Boskell
January 16, 2025
Can you run fridge without the Ice Maker?
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Mr. Anderson
February 3, 2025
Yes, the Fisher & Paykel RS9120W refrigerator can operate without the ice maker. For non-Ice & Water models, a manual ice tray with a lid is provided as an accessory, indicating that the refrigerator can function without an automatic ice maker.
CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Storage features Refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment ActiveSmart™ special features SmartTouch control panel External display (Ice & Water model only) Humidity control system Operating instructions Door alarms Alarm mute Key mute Key lock Ice On/Off Fast Freeze Ice Boost Bottle Chill Sabbath mode...
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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).
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS • To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with installation instructions. • Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. • Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS • Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or at either the plug or appliance end. •...
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS Disposal • Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards: – The flammable refrigerant gas must be safely removed. – The thermal insulation foam in this appliance contains flammable insulation blowing gases, any exposed foam may be highly flammable and must be carefully treated during disposal.
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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.
STORAGE FEATURES Refrigerator compartment Water tank (Ice & Water model only) Dairy shelf Half-width cantilever glass shelves Full-width cantilever glass shelves Mid door shelves Slim bin with Fruit and vegetable humidity control lid bins with humidity control lids Bottle divider Large aluminium extrusion door shelf Accessories (not shown)
STORAGE FEATURES Cantilever glass shelves — half-width and full-width The cantilever glass shelves have been designed with strength and versatility in mind. ● ● The half-width and full-width shelves can be removed from the refrigerator. ● ● To remove the shelves, grasp the front of the shelf firmly with two hands. Tilt the front ●...
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES SmartTouch™ control panel The control panel is located in the inside front of the refrigerator for easy access. It enables you to view and modify all the features and options of your refrigerator. SmartTouch control panel SmartTouch™ CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Compartment Allows you to select which compartment to adjust the temperature.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES External display (Ice & Water model only) The external display enables you to lock the water dispenser, indicates when ‘Bottle Chill’ is activated and when to replace your water filter. EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES Dispenser lock button Locks/unlocks the water dispenser. and LED light When locked, the LED above the button will illuminate.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Humidity control system Humidity control lids The control lids are fitted to the fruit and vegetable bins and slim bin of your ● ● refrigerator. These lids seal the bins and provide a humid microclimate to extend the storage times ●...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Door alarms If the fresh food compartment door is left open, the alarm will beep after 90 seconds, if ● ● the freezer door is left open, the alarm will beep after 60 seconds. If either of the doors remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for ●...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fast Freeze ‘Fast Freeze’ boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest temperature for 12 hours. This helps retain the freshness, texture and taste during the freezing process. To activate, press the button on the control panel. The ‘Fast Freeze’ light above the ●...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sabbath mode activation (all models) To activate Sabbath mode, press and hold buttons for 4 seconds. ● ● icon on the control panel will illuminate. ● ● Once in Sabbath mode: The interior light will not turn on when you open the refrigerator. ●...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Water dispenser (Ice & Water model only) Ensure your ice and water system is correctly installed by following the Installation guide supplied with this User guide. Before using your ice and water system, flush out water to displaced trapped air in the water tank and filter system.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Automatic ice maker Your automatic ice maker is designed to dispense ice cubes into the ice storage bin below until it detects the bin is full. If you need more ice, remove the ice storage bin and allow ice to fill the top freezer bin. Initial setup To activate your automatic ice maker, press the ‘Ice On/Off’...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Water filter The water supplied to your refrigerator is filtered by a filter cartridge located behind the kickstrip grille. This helps remove unwanted impurities to maintain water quality. We recommend to replace your filter cartridge every 6 months. Note: The unit will not dispense water or ice if there is no filter. When the filter cartridge needs to be replaced, a filter change icon illuminates on the ●...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Reset indicator Use the water filter of your refrigerator as soon as possible after installation. A reset indicator on the internal control panel and/or external display illuminates when you need to replace the filter. Reset the indicator only after replacing the filter. Do not reset the indicator before you change the filter to avoid inaccurate monitoring of filter.
CLEANING CARE 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. ● ● Do NOT use any abrasive, stainless steel cleaners or solvents on the door surface. ●...
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CLEANING CARE Kickstrip grilles and kickstrip filter Your refrigerator is fitted with a kickstrip grille and filter to protect the internal working components. We recommend cleaning the grille and filter in conjunction with Removing air flow divider changing your water filter cartridge (every 6 months).
CLEANING CARE Interior It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator clean to help prevent food from ● ● becoming contaminated during storage. The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried ● ●...
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CLEANING CARE Fruit and vegetable bins and slim bin When cleaning, use only liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. To remove a bin, extend the bin on its runners, and make sure you empty the bin. Hold both sides of the bin corners and push the bin firmly upwards to dislodge from the securing tabs.
STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator has compartments with specialised zones having constant cold temperatures that delay food spoilage. General fresh food care The quality of food affects how long it will remain fresh in your refrigerator. For best results: We recommend that you store only high quality and fresh food.
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STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR Red meats Ensure raw and cooked foods are stored in separate air tight containers to prevent cross ● ● contamination from the loss of raw meat juices. Ensure delicatessen meats are consumed within the recommended storage time. These ●...
STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Freezing and storing foods at temperatures -18°C or colder helps retain the physical quality and nutritional value of foods. Low temperatures inhibit the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, thereby restricting chemical and physical reactions to extend the food’s storage life.
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STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Red meats, poultry and game We recommend selecting lean meats as opposed to fatty meats. These have a lower fat ● ● content, freeze much better and can be stored longer. When packaging meats (chops, steaks, cutlets) separate with sheets of plastic freezer ●...
DEFROSTING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator is also designed to help defrost/thaw foods in a safe manner by avoiding the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts — which are the major causes of food spoilage. General defrosting food care For best results: Ensure foods are defrosted in the refrigerator, microwave oven or multifunction oven.
MOVING AND STORING YOUR REFRIGERATOR TO ENSURE YOUR APPLIANCE OPERATES CORRECTLY, PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTALLATION GUIDE SUPPLIED WITH THIS REFRIGERATOR. 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 refrigerator at the isolating switch and unplug from the power point.
USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS User warnings Faults If a fault occurs when you open the fresh food compartment door, the icon will illuminate on the internal control panel and an alarm will sound. Please count the number of beeps made when the fresh food compartment door ●...
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 the Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Centre, or online at www.fisherpaykel.com (this service is available to selected markets only).
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TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Unfamiliar noises. Cabinet not stable or level. See ‘Installation guide’ supplied with refrigerator. Freezer is defrosting. This is normal. Ice maker sounds. Normal ice maker operation. See ‘User warnings and sounds’ section.
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TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Automatic ice Ice maker has not been Switch on ice maker, see ‘Automatic maker does turned on. ice maker’ section. not work. Water supply turned off or Connect water supply. not connected. Freezer compartment not Contact Customer Care Centre.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water model only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water has poor Refrigerator not used for an Flush the water filtration system. taste/odour. extended period. Dispense and discard 4L of water, this will ensure the water tank is refilled with fresh water.
CUSTOMER CARE Before you call for service or assistance... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the Installation guide and your User guide and check that: Your product is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the ‘Troubleshooting’...
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.
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EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) EU 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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Do you have a question about the RS9120W and is the answer not in the manual?
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Can you run fridge without the Ice Maker?
Yes, the Fisher & Paykel RS9120W refrigerator can operate without the ice maker. For non-Ice & Water models, a manual ice tray with a lid is provided as an accessory, indicating that the refrigerator can function without an automatic ice maker.
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