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- Page 1 ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF172G model INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE US CA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions ActiveSmart™ special features SmartTouch control panel External display 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 Fast Freeze... -
Page 4: Introduction
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. -
Page 5: 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. WARNING! This appliance contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a). R600a Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as described in the user guide. - Page 6 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 ●...
- Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 ●... - Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLAN VIEW Product and cabinetry dimensions FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION RF172G PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR – FULL DOOR ROTATION FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS –...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RF172G PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product 70 1/2 (1790) Overall width of product 31 1/8 (790) Overall depth of product (excludes handle) 27 1/4 (692) Depth with door open — from rear of fridge — 90° rotation 40 3/8 (1026) Depth with door open — from flush with door — 90°...
- Page 11 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.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Positioning your refrigerator Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers to allow you to easily move your refrigerator forward and backward. Raise the front of the refrigerator Lower the front of Avoid moving your refrigerator sideways the refrigerator to prevent damaging the rollers or the Refrigerator feet...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS What to do if your product is unstable Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers contact the floor. Measure the gap under the front foot, which has ● ● come off the floor. Example only Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood, ●...
- Page 14 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.
- Page 15 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 16: Activesmart™ Special Features
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. -
Page 17: External Display
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. -
Page 18: Activesmart™ Operating Instructions
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. -
Page 19: Door Alarms
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 ●... -
Page 20: Sabbath Mode Activation
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. -
Page 21: Water Filter
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 (Ice &... -
Page 22: Using Your Ice Maker
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 ●... - Page 23 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 ●...
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Page 24: Bottle Chill
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’... - Page 25 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 ●...
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Page 26: Cleaning And Care
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. ●... -
Page 27: Interior
CLEANING AND CARE External display and water dispenser Activate the ‘Dispenser lock’ function to prevent water from dispensing when cleaning ● ● refer ‘Dipenser lock’ section for details. Clean the pad and interface panel with a damp, soft lint-free cloth. ●... - Page 28 CLEANING AND CARE Ice storage bin Clean your ice bin and discard any old ice in the bottom of the bin(s) regularly ● ● Use only liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free cloth when ● ●...
- Page 29 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 ‘ActiveSmart™ operating instructions’ – ‘Glass shelves’ for details on how to remove cantilever glass shelves Humidity control lid To remove:...
- Page 30 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.
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Page 31: Foodcare
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 ●... -
Page 32: 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 refrigerator and unplug from the power point. Remove all food. ●... -
Page 33: Activesmart™ Sounds
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 ●... -
Page 34: 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 fisherpaykel.com (this service is available to selected markets only). - Page 35 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.
- Page 36 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.
- Page 37 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.
- Page 38 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.
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Page 39: Manufacturer's Service & Warranty
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. - Page 40 FISHERPAYKEL.COM © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2019. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this document 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.
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