CONTENTS Model numbers Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Moving or storing your appliance ActiveSmart™ operating instructions ActiveSmart™ special features Activesmart™ cleaning care instructions ActiveSmart™ user warnings and sounds Vertical Refrigerator operating instructions Vertical Refrigerator special features and maintenance Vertical freezer operating instructions Storing food in your refrigerator Troubleshooting Service &...
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.
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 may contain 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. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
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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 ●...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before installation IMPORTANT! The appliance has front and rear rollers for moving the appliance forward and ● ● backward. Do not move the appliance sideways to avoid damaging the rollers or the floor covering/surface. Connection to electrical power and earthing must comply with local codes ●...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product and cabinetry dimensions PLAN VIEW If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FUL the integration kits. RF373, RF450, E450, RF308, RF388, E388, RF331T, RF381T, RF411T, RF440T, RF521T PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS –...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of flat door product 1425 1695 1425 1595 1695 1695 1695 Overall width of product Overall depth of flat door product (excludes handle, includes evaporator) CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (including minimum clearances) Inside height of cavity 1700–...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 direction as this may damage the rollers or the floor covering/surface. Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet wound up making moving the product into its final location a simple task.
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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. – Measure the gap under the front foot, which has come off the floor. Example only – Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood, plastic, etc) which fits firmly into the gap under the foot.
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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 ●...
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. ●...
ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635mm wide RF331T, RF381T, RF411T 680mm wide RF440T 790mm wide 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 ●...
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ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Freezer food compartment To adjust the freezer temperature press the button so the freezer compartment ● ● light is illuminated. The freezer temperature can be altered by pressing the buttons. ● ● One press on either of these buttons will reduce or increase the number of lights ●...
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...
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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.
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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. Vegetable bin divider Bottle holder (where fitted) The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles.
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. ●...
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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 ●...
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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.
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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 ●...
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 ●...
VERTICAL REFRIGERATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635 mm wide RF373, RF450, 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.
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. ● ●...
VERTICAL FREEZER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635mm wide RF308, RF388, 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 ●...
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, 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 All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Condensation Not unusual during periods Wipe dry. on outside of of high humidity. refrigerator/ freezer Door handles With time and usage, Refer to section ‘Installation out of alignment movement may occur. instructions’ for your specific model. Appliance Accumulation of dust Refer to the section ‘Cleaning care...
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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...
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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 A small amount of condensation vegetable bins the water produced by fruit is beneficial for fruit and and vegetables.
SERVICE & WARRANTY For details of your manufacturer’s warranty and contacts for servicing, refer to your separate service and warranty book provided with your appliance. This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential environment). This product is not designed for any commercial use. Any commercial use by the customer will affect this products manufacturer’s warranty.
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