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- Page 1 USER GUIDE ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator RS36A72JC DCS and RS36A72UC DCS models RS36A80JC DCS and RS36A80UC DCS models US CA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please go to our website www.dcsappliances.com or contact your local DCS by Fisher & Paykel dealer. -
Page 5: Introduction
Thank you for buying this DCS by Fisher & Paykel Built-in refrigerator. Introducing the next generation in DCS by Fisher & Paykel refrigeration. With new flush- fit design and the ability to easily slide into existing kitchen spaces or be integrated behind kitchen cabinetry, these family-sized fridges offer a seamless look to the kitchen while providing excellent food care with ActiveSmart™... -
Page 6: Safety And Warnings
● Do not operate electrical equipment or any other equipment that may produce arcs, sparks or flames in the area. Contact your DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent immediately to arrange for the appliance to be repaired. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the ●... - Page 7 SAFETY AND WARNINGS If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your DCS by ● ● Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent because special purpose tools are required. When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or ●...
- Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Moving And Storing Your Appliance
MOVING AND STORING YOUR APPLIANCE TO ENSURE YOUR APPLIANCE OPERATES CORRECTLY PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT. 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 equalize before restarting. Moving your appliance Turn off the appliance at the isolating switch and unplug from the power point. -
Page 10: Storage Features List
Ice maker (top left of freezer) Ice storage bin with scoop Top bin Mid tray Large bottom bin Accessories (not shown) Single bottle holders ● ● * All storage features are the same for RS36A72JC DCS, RS36A72UC DCS, RS36A80JC DCS and RS36A80UC DCS models. -
Page 11: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Internal control panel The internal control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options of your refrigerator. Temperature control When the refrigerator is first turned on, the cooling system will ● ● automatically cool both refrigerator and freezer compartments to their set temperatures. - Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Key mute Key mute allows you to silence all button presses. To activate key mute, press and hold the button for 4 seconds. ● ● icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated. ● ● The keys will be silenced when key mute is activated. ●...
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Page 13: Special Functions
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Bottle Chill This function allows you to chill your beverages rapidly in the freezer without the worry of forgetting them. The timer is set for 15 minutes however the time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. If after 15 minutes your beverage is not cold enough, simply place it back in the freezer and reset the ‘Bottle Chill’... - Page 14 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Door alarms If the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep after 90 seconds, ● ● and if the freezer door is left open the alarm will beep after 60 seconds. While either door remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for ●...
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Page 15: External Display - Ice & Water Models Only
EXTERNAL DISPLAY – ICE & WATER MODELS ONLY The external display enables you to lock the water dispenser, indicates to you when ‘Bottle Chill’ is activated and when your water filter requires changing. EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES Dispenser lock button Locks/unlocks the water dispenser. and LED light When locked the LED above the button will illuminate. -
Page 16: Using Your Water Dispenser - Ice & Water Models Only
USING YOUR WATER DISPENSER – ICE & WATER MODELS ONLY TO ENSURE YOUR APPLIANCE OPERATES CORRECTLY PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT. Before using your water dispenser Ensure your ice and water system has been correctly installed by following the installation instructions booklet supplied. -
Page 17: Water Filter
● the internal control panel and/or external display. The icon will flash as a reminder on the external display whenever water is dispensed. Replacement filter cartridges (part number: 839041) can be purchased through DCS by ● ● Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Center or online at www.dcsappliances.com (this service is available to selected markets only). - Page 18 Remove filter cartridge tool and close freezer drawer. Replace kickstrip grille by aligning securing hooks. Push grille firmly onto product until it clips securely. RS36A80JC DCS and RS36A80UC DCS models only, replace air flow divider. Align the divider underneath Engaging filter cartridge the grille tabs indicator and clip onto the vanes of the bottom grille.
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Page 19: Using Your Ice Maker
USING YOUR ICE MAKER TO ENSURE YOUR APPLIANCE OPERATES CORRECTLY PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT. Ice On/Off Your automatic ice maker is designed to dispense ice cubes into the ice storage bin below until it senses the bin is full. If you require more ice, the storage bin can be removed and ice will dispense into the top freezer bin. - Page 20 Do not use ice cubes that may have become discolored, usually with a green-blue ● ● color. If such discoloration is noted, discard the ice cubes and contact your DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent. Ensure the ice maker is connected to the filter cartridge and to a potable water ●...
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Page 21: Activesmart™ Refrigerator Special Features
ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR SPECIAL FEATURES Fruit and vegetable bins with humidity control lids Your refrigerator has two fruit and vegetable bins and one slim bin. These bins are fitted ● ● with humidity control lids and settings for either fruit or vegetable storage. The unique humidity control lid functions to seal the bins and provide a humid ●... - Page 22 Bottles are best stored with the neck of the beverage facing the front of the refrigerator. ● ● Additional bottle holders can be purchased through DCS by Fisher & Paykel Customer ● ● Care Center or online at www.dcsappliances.com (this service is available to selected markets only).
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Page 23: Cleaning Care - Exterior
CLEANING CARE – EXTERIOR Exterior Stainless steel exterior doors It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator, to use only ● ● liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. ●... - Page 24 More frequent cleaning may be necessary for dusty homes or those with pets ● ● shedding hair. RS36A72JC DCS and RS36A72UC DCS models only To clean the kickstrip grille and kickstrip filter: Remove the kickstrip grille by inserting fingers into the left and right square openings on the grille.
- Page 25 CLEANING CARE – EXTERIOR RS36A80JC DCS and RS36A80UC DCS models only To clean the bottom kickstrip grille and kickstrip filter: Remove the air flow divider by pulling towards you (A). Removing air flow divider To remove the top kickstrip grille, insert fingers into the left and IF TOEKICK IS HIGHER THAN 4"...
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Page 26: Cleaning Care - Interior
CLEANING CARE – INTERIOR 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 ●... - Page 27 CLEANING CARE – INTERIOR Fruit and vegetable bins and slim bin When cleaning use only liquid dishwashing 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, making sure the bin is empty. With hands on either side of the bin corners, firmly push the bin upwards to dislodge from securing tabs.
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Page 28: Storing Food In Your Refrigerator
STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR Your refrigerator is designed to help prolong the storage life of fresh and cooked foods. Each compartment’s specialized zones along with a constant cold temperature delays the onset of food spoilage – particularly the metabolic growth of bacteria, molds and yeasts causing chemical and physical changes. - Page 29 STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR Precooked foods and leftovers Ensure cooked foods are stored in suitable covered containers, this will prevent foods ● ● from drying out. Keep for only 1 – 2 days. ● ● Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot. ●...
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Page 30: Storing Food In Your Freezer
STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Freezing and storing foods at temperatures -0.4°F (-18°C) or colder helps retain the physical quality and nutritional value of foods. Low temperatures inhibit the growth of bacteria, molds and yeasts, thereby restricting chemical and physical reactions to extend the food’s storage life. - Page 31 STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Precooked foods and leftovers Ensure cooked food are stored in suitable covered containers and away from raw ● ● frozen foods. Not all foods are suitable for freezing; some separate on defrosting such as cooked egg ●...
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Page 32: Defrosting Food In Your Refrigerator
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, molds and yeasts – major causes of food spoilage. General defrosting food care For best results: Ensure foods are defrosted in the refrigerator, microwave oven or multifunction oven. -
Page 33: User Warnings And Sounds
USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS User warnings Faults icon will illuminate on the internal control In the unlikely event a fault occurs the panel and an alarm will sound when the fresh food compartment door is opened. Please count the number of beeps made when the fresh food compartment door ●... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent or the Customer Care Center. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through DCS by Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Center or online at www.dcsappliances.com (this service is available to... - Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Unfamiliar noises. Cabinet not stable or level. See ‘Installation instructions’ booklet. Freezer is defrosting. This is normal. Ice maker sounds. Normal ice maker operation. See ‘User warnings and sounds’ section. – Count the number of beeps Fault icon made, and record the number...
- Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Automatic ice Ice maker has not been Switch on ice maker, see ‘Using maker does turned on. your ice maker’ section. not work. Water supply turned off or Connect water supply. not connected. Freezer compartment not Contact Customer Care Center.
- Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water has poor Refrigerator not used for an Flush the water filtration system. taste/odor. extended period. Dispense and discard 4 qt (4 L) of water, this will ensure the water tank is refilled with fresh water.
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Page 38: Service And Warranty
If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts or any questions about operating the product, please refer to the Service & Warranty booklet for warranty details and your nearest DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent or Customer Care Center, or contact us through our website www.dcsappliances.com/customer-care/service-my-product/... - Page 40 www.dcsappliances.com Copyright © Dynamic Cooking Systems, lnc. 2015. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet 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. You should therefore check with your dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available.
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