Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF523GDU Installation Manual
Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF523GDU Installation Manual

Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF523GDU Installation Manual

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ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
FRENCH DOOR
ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF523GDU
NON-ICE & WATER RF523GD
SINGLE DOOR
ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF523M*U
NON-ICE & WATER RF523M
INSTALLATION GUIDE
NZ AU UK IE EU SG

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  • Page 1 ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR CONTEMPORARY STYLE FRENCH DOOR ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF523GDU NON-ICE & WATER RF523GD SINGLE DOOR ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF523M*U NON-ICE & WATER RF523M INSTALLATION GUIDE NZ AU UK IE EU SG...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety and warnings ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator Unpacking and moving your appliance Before installation Supplied parts Product dimensions – RF523G Cabinetry dimensions – RF523G Product dimensions – RF523M Cabinetry dimensions – RF523M Water connection Flushing the water filter Positioning your refrigerator Complete installation Final checklist Registration...
  • Page 5: Safety And Warnings

    SAFETY AND WARNINGS WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow this advise may result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. • Read and follow the safety and warnings outlined in this guide before operating this appliance. WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable material This refrigerator contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a).
  • 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 wiring rules. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
  • Page 7: Activesmartâ„¢ Refrigerator

    ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR French Door Fridge, 790mm, Fridge, 790mm, 523L, 523L, Ice & Water Ice & Water Contemporary Contemporary RF523G RF523M French Door Fridge, 790mm, Fridge, 790mm, 523L, 523L, Non-Ice & Water Non-Ice & Water Contemporary Contemporary RF523G RF523M...
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Moving Your Appliance

    UNPACKING AND MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE Check that your appliance is the correct model as per your order. Follow the steps below to move your appliance to the install location. Be careful when tilting the appliance forward/backward. Tape the door shut to prevent opening while moving the appliance.
  • Page 9 UNPACKING AND MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE Tilt backward to load appliance onto hand truck and push to install location. Model drawings may differ from your appliance.
  • Page 10: Before Installation

    BEFORE INSTALLATION 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 other appliances.
  • Page 11: Supplied Parts

    SUPPLIED PARTS MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS PACK ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR CONTEMPORARY STYLE FRENCH DOOR ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF523GDU NON-ICE & WATER RF523GD SINGLE DOOR ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF523M*U NON-ICE & WATER RF523M USER GUIDE NZ AU UK IE SG* User/Installation guide (1) WATER FILTER KIT Quick fitting (1)
  • Page 12: Product Dimensions - Rf523G

    PRODUCT DIMENSIONS – RF523G PLAN FRONT PROFILE...
  • Page 13 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS – RF523G PRODUCT DIMENSIONS A Overall height of product 1790 B Overall width of product C Overall depth of product (excludes handle) D Depth with door open – from rear of fridge – 90° rotation 1026 E Depth with door open – from flush with door – 90° rotation F Depth of open drawer –...
  • Page 14: Cabinetry Dimensions - Rf523G

    CABINETRY DIMENSIONS – RF523G CUTOUT Flush with refrigerator chassis Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (incl. minimum air clearances) A Inside height of cavity 1810 Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation B Inside width C Inside depth Flush with refrigerator door –...
  • Page 15 CABINETRY DIMENSIONS – RF523G CLEARANCES Flush with refrigerator chassis Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS A Side clearance B Side clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation C Side clearance –...
  • Page 16: Product Dimensions - Rf523M

    PRODUCT DIMENSIONS – RF523M PLAN FRONT PROFILE...
  • Page 17 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS – RF523M PRODUCT DIMENSIONS A Overall height of product 1790 B Overall width of product C Overall depth of product (excludes handle) D Depth with door open – from rear of fridge – 90° rotation 1426 E Depth with door open – from flush with door – 90° rotation F Depth of open drawer –...
  • Page 18: Cabinetry Dimensions - Rf523M

    CABINETRY DIMENSIONS – RF523M CUTOUT Flush with refrigerator chassis Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (incl. minimum air clearances) A Inside height of cavity 1810 Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation B Inside width C Inside depth Flush with refrigerator door –...
  • Page 19 CABINETRY DIMENSIONS – RF523M CLEARANCES Flush with refrigerator chassis Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS A Side clearance B Side clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation C Side clearance –...
  • Page 20: Water Connection

    WATER CONNECTION Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. Locate the isolation tap for cold water connection. (Tee and tap fitting not supplied). Locate the water fitting kit to complete water connection installation. Uncoil tubing from the back of the refrigerator and connect the quick fitting.
  • Page 21 WATER CONNECTION Insert the short tubing into the water tap adaptor, push tubing in at least 16mm before reaching the stop. Pull gently on the short tubing to ensure it is locked in place. If the short tubing is already attached to the tap adaptor, move to step 6.
  • Page 22: Flushing The Water Filter

    FLUSHING THE WATER FILTER ICE & WATER MODELS 1 Press the water dispenser pad to dispense 4L of water. Wait for 4 minutes before dispensing again. 2 Dispense 4L of water and then wait for another 4 minutes. There may be carbon residue dispensed together with water.
  • Page 23 FLUSHING THE WATER FILTER AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS To turn your ice maker on press The light above the button will illuminate. Press the together for 4 seconds then close the doors. The ice tray will empty the water into the bin below. The ice tray will only empty after the doors are closed.
  • Page 24: Positioning Your Refrigerator

    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. Avoid moving your refrigerator sideways to prevent damaging the rollers or the floor covering surface. Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet wound up to assist with moving the product into its final location.
  • Page 25 POSITIONING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Align refrigerator with cabinetry – Single door models only Align the sides of the refrigerator with the cabinetry by adjusting the hinge side front foot. Adjust the handle side foot until it touches the floor and takes a small amount of weight.
  • Page 26 POSITIONING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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. Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood, plastic, etc) which fits firmly into the gap under the foot.
  • Page 27: Complete Installation

    COMPLETE INSTALLATION 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 detergent.
  • Page 28: Final Checklist

    FINAL CHECKLIST TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER Ensure that: … Check all parts are installed. … Ensure the appliance is level. … Ensure all internal and external packaging is removed from the appliance before use. … Ensure the water filter is installed and the has been flushed. Complete and keep for safe reference: Model Serial No.
  • Page 29 FISHERPAYKEL.COM © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2022. All rights reserved. The models shown in this guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. The product specifications in this guide apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue.

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