CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions ActiveSmart™ special features SmartTouch control panel External display Variable Temperature Zone ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Humidity control system Temperature control Door alarms Alarm Mute Key Mute Key Lock Sabbath Mode activation Using your water dispenser Water filter Using your ice maker Bottle Chill...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator. At Fisher & Paykel, we are very proud of this refrigerator. It offers a combination of 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.
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. WARNING! This appliance contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a). R600a Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as described in the user guide.
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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 local wiring rules. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel ●...
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS Water filter IMPORTANT! The water connection to your Ice & water refrigerator must be installed by an qualified ● ● plumber or Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician and comply with all state and local laws. Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance operates correctly. Before installation Power Install your appliance where the plug is easily accessible. ● ● Connect your refrigerator to a separate power point. Avoid sharing the power point with ●...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLAN VIEW Product and cabinetry dimensions FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DO PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR – FULL DOO PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW PLAN VIEW PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS –...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product 70 1/2 (1790) Overall width of product 35 5/8 (905) Overall depth of product 27 3/4 (705) (excludes handle) Depth with door open — from rear of fridge — 90° rotation 42 11/16 (1084) Depth with door open — from flush with door — 90°...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting water 1 Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. Locate the water supply valve for cold water connection (Tee and tap fitting not supplied). 2 Locate the water hose set to complete the water connection installation. 3 Remove cap from water inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator A.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Positioning your refrigerator Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers to allow you to easily move your Raise the front of refrigerator forward and backward. the refrigerator Lower the front of Avoid moving your refrigerator sideways the refrigerator to prevent damaging the rollers or the Refrigerator feet...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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, ●...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function Before first use, you need to flush water through the filter to remove impurities or trapped air in the water tank and filter system. For Ice & Water Press the water dispenser pad to dispense 1gal (4L) of water.
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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 ●...
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES SmartTouch control panel The control panel is located in the inside front of the refrigerator. It enables you to view and modify all the features and options of your refrigerator. SmartTouch control panel variants for ActiveSmart™ refrigerators. Special features available only on selected models.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES External display This display 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. and LED light When locked the LED above the button will illuminate.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Variable Temperature Zone Variable Temperature Zone control panel FOOD MODES CONTROL PANEL Freezer ‘Freezer’ mode is for general Meat, poultry, seafood, (-18°C/-1°F) frozen food items that require pre-cooked foods and storage between 1 – 12 months. leftovers, some fruits and vegetable, ice cream, and other frozen desserts.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Variable Temperature Zone Selecting the Food Mode: ‘Food Mode’ enables you to change the setting of the Variable Temperature Zone — Freezer, Soft Freeze, Chill, Fridge. Changing the Food Mode: Unlock the Variable Temperature Zone display by pressing together for ●...
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Humidity control system Humidity control lids The control lids are fitted to the fruit and vegetable bins of your refrigerator. ● ● These lids provide a humid microclimate to extend the storage times of fruit ● ● and vegetables.
ACTIVESMART™ 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 ●...
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sabbath Mode activation In Sabbath mode, alarms, lights and displays are deactivated for 80 hours. To activate Sabbath mode, press together for 4 seconds. ● ● – The icon on the internal control panel will illuminate. Once in Sabbath mode: The interior light will not turn on when you open the refrigerator.
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Water filter The water supplied to your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a filter located internally at the top right corner of the refrigerator. Replace your filter cartridge every 6 months. There is a replacement indicator icon on the internal control panel and external ●...
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Using your ice maker Ice On/Off Your ice maker is designed to automatically dispense ice into the ice storage bin below until it detects the bin is full. The more ice you use, the more it makes. First use The ice maker will be off when you turn your ●...
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ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turn your ice maker off if: There is no water supply for several hours. ● ● You are removing the ice storage bin for a period of time. ● ● You are going on holiday/vacation. ● ● Information about your ice maker Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every ●...
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bottle Chill This function allows you to rapidly chill your beverages in the freezer for a set time of 15 minutes. The time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. If your beverage is not cold enough after 15 minutes, return it to the freezer and reset the ‘Bottle Chill’...
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ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bottle holder (where fitted) The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles. ● ● To position the bottle holder in your refrigerator, slot the back edge of the bottle holder ● ● onto the back trim of any shelf in the fresh food compartment. Unused bottle holders can be stacked up on top of one another so they do not take up ●...
CLEANING AND 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 AND CARE External display and water dispenser Activate the ‘Dispenser Lock’ function to prevent water from dispensing when cleaning ● ● refer ‘Dispenser Lock’ section for details. Clean the pad and interface panel with a damp, soft lint-free cloth. ●...
CLEANING AND CARE 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 ●...
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CLEANING AND CARE How to remove shelving and bins for cleaning Shelving To remove a shelf: Hold the shelf firmly and pull the shelf towards you A. Lift the shelf up vertically b. Slide the shelf towards you c. Note: Refer to ‘Glass shelves’ for details on how to remove cantilever glass shelves Humidity control lid To remove: Remove the shelf directly above the bins, follow the steps above.
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CLEANING AND CARE Fixed bins To remove: For ease of removal, empty food from the bin first. Hold the centre front of the bin handle. Lift vertically to unclip from the runners and pull bin towards you to remove A. Push both runners back into refrigerator b.
FOODCARE For best food care Store only high-quality, fresh food in your appliance. ● ● Store perishable foods in the appliance immediately after purchase. Storing at room ● ● temperature increases the rate of deterioration and can allow harmful microbial growth. Foods such as meat, poultry and seafood should be well wrapped or sealed in ●...
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 refrigerator and unplug from the power point. Remove all food. ●...
ACTIVESMART™ SOUNDS Normal refrigerator sounds Your refrigerator is designed with innovative ActiveSmart™ features that can produce sounds that may be different from your old refrigerator. Normal operational sounds include: Fan air flow sound. ActiveSmart™ refrigerators have fans which change speed ●...
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 fisherpaykel.com (this service is available to selected markets only).
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water in the Condensation is formed by A small amount of condensation vegetable bins. the water produced by fruit is beneficial for fruit and and vegetables. vegetable storage. Wipe out water with a cloth. Exterior of This is normal.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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. is no bin in place. left side.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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. empty ice bin and make new ice. Ice bin left out of freezer compartment for a length of time.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water has poor Refrigerator not used for an Dispense 1 gal (4L) of water so taste/odour. extended period. fresh water supply is replenished. New filter installed Water dispenser Water supply turned off or Turn water on.
MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE & WARRANTY For details of your Manufacturer’s Warranty and contacts for servicing, please refer to your separate ‘Service & Warranty’ book provided with your refrigerator. This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential environment). This product is not designed for any commercial use.
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