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Fisher & Paykel RS90A User Manual

Activesmart™ slide-in refrigerator
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USER GUIDE
ActiveSmart™ Slide-in refrigerator
RS90A and RS90AU models
NZ AU GB IE EU AE HK SG IN

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE ActiveSmart™ Slide-in refrigerator RS90A and RS90AU models NZ AU GB IE EU AE HK SG IN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Moving and storing your appliance Storage features list Operating instructions – All models Special functions External display – Ice & Water models Using your water dispenser – Ice & Water models Water filter – Ice & Water models Using your ice maker –...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    We hope you enjoy your new Slide-in refrigerator. RS90AU Ice & Water model RS90A non-Ice & Water model Shown with RD90U door panels Shown with RD90 door panels...

  • Page 6: 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. This refrigerator contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a).
  • Page 7 SAfETy AND wARNINGS • To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with installation instructions. • Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. • Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
  • Page 8 SAfETy AND wARNINGS • Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or at either the plug or appliance end. • If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your fisher &...
  • Page 9 SAfETy AND wARNINGS Disposal • Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards: – The flammable refrigerant gas must be safely removed. – The thermal insulation foam in this appliance contains flammable insulation blowing gases, any exposed foam may be highly flammable and must be carefully treated during disposal.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: 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 equalise before restarting. Moving your appliance Turn off the appliance at the isolating switch and unplug from the power point.

  • Page 12: Storage Features List

    STORAGE fEATURES LIST Refrigerator compartment Water tank (Ice & Water models only) Dairy Dairy shelf shelf Half-width cantilever glass shelves Full-width cantilever glass shelves Mid door shelf Mid door shelf Fruit and vegetable bins with humidity control lids Slim bin with humidity control lid Large door shelf Large door shelf...

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions - All Models

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – ALL MODELS Internal control panel The internal control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options of your refrigerator. Internal control panel Internal control panel for Ice & Water models for non-Ice & Water models Temperature control (all models) When the refrigerator is first turned on, the cooling system will automatically cool both ●...
  • Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – ALL MODELS Adjusting the freezer compartment temperature (all models) Press the button once, the freezer compartment light will be illuminated. ● ● To increase the temperature press the button, this will increase the number of lights. ● ●...
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – ALL MODELS Sabbath mode (all models) In Sabbath mode alarms, lights and displays are deactivated for 80 hours. To activate Sabbath mode press and hold buttons for 4 seconds. ● ● icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated. ●...

  • Page 16: Special Functions

    SPECIAL fUNCTIONS Bottle Chill (all models) 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 17 SPECIAL fUNCTIONS Door alarms (all models) 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 ●...

  • Page 18: External Display - Ice & Water Models

    ExTERNAL DISPLAy – ICE & wATER MODELS 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 19: Using Your Water Dispenser - Ice & Water Models

    USING yOUR wATER DISPENSER – ICE & wATER MODELS 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 20: Water Filter - Ice & Water Models

    wATER fILTER – ICE & wATER MODELS All the water supplied to your refrigerator is filtered through a filter cartridge, this helps remove unwanted impurities and is located behind the kickstrip grille. To maintain water quality we recommend replacing the filter cartridge every 6 months. When the filter cartridge requires replacing, the filter change icon will illuminate on ●...
  • Page 21 wATER fILTER – ICE & wATER MODELS To reset the filter change icon We recommend the water filter be used from the time of installation, and the change filter icon be reset only when a replacement is installed. Do not reset the change filter icon before the filter is changed or the filter monitoring will be inaccurate.

  • Page 22: Using Your Ice Maker - Ice & Water Models

    USING yOUR ICE MAKER – ICE & wATER MODELS 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.
  • Page 23 USING yOUR ICE MAKER – ICE & wATER MODELS Information about your automatic ice maker Your Ice & Water product comes with a ice storage bin located inside the top freezer ● ● bin, and a hygienic scoop for ice. This scoop provides hygienic access to clean, clear ice cubes.

  • Page 24: Making Ice - Non-Ice & Water Models

    MAKING ICE – NON-ICE & wATER MODELS Ice making in non-Ice & water models Your non-Ice & Water product is fitted with an ice tray and lid to make ice cubes. The ● ● ideal location for the ice tray and lid is in the freezer tray. Your non-Ice &...

  • Page 25: 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 26 ACTIVESMART™ REfRIGERATOR SPECIAL fEATURES Slim bin The slim bin provides the ideal environment for long vegetables which may not fit in the fruit and vegetable bins. Alternatively the bin can conveniently be used for deli items, beverages or for defrosting foods. Single bottle holders The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles.

  • Page 27: 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 28 CLEANING CARE – ExTERIOR Kickstrip grille and kickstrip filter Your refrigerator is fitted with a kickstrip grille and filter to protect the internal working components. We recommend cleaning the grille and filter in conjunction with changing your water filter cartridge (every 6 months). To maximize operating efficiency keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions by ●...

  • Page 29: 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 30 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.

  • Page 31: 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 specialised zones along with a constant cold temperature delays the onset of food spoilage – particularly the metabolic growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts causing chemical and physical changes.
  • Page 32 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. ●...

  • Page 33: Storing Food In Your Freezer

    STORING fOOD IN yOUR fREEZER Freezing and storing foods at temperatures -18°C or colder helps retain the physical quality and nutritional value of foods. Low temperatures inhibit the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, thereby restricting chemical and physical reactions to extend the food’s storage life.
  • Page 34 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 ●...
  • Page 35 STORING fOOD IN yOUR fREEZER Beverages We recommended cooling carbonated beverages only when the ‘Bottle Chill’ function is ● ● active. Do not store carbonated drinks without this function in the freezer, failure to remove ● ● beverages could lead to freezing liquid and the likelihood of bottle/can explosion. Ice cubes (for non-Ice &...

  • Page 36: 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, moulds 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 37: 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 is ●...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or the Customer Care Centre. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Centre or online at www.fisherpaykel.com (this service is available to selected markets only).
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES wHAT TO DO – Count the number of beeps Fault icon made, and record the number and illuminates on the sequence of temperature lights internal control displayed on the internal control panel and an panel.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & water models only 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.
  • Page 41 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/odour. extended period. Dispense and discard 4 litres of water, this will ensure the water tank is refilled with fresh water.

  • Page 42: Manufacturer's Warranty

    MANUfACTURER’S wARRANTy You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this refrigerator covering parts and labour for servicing within the countries New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. All other countries are excluded. fisher &...
  • Page 43 MANUfACTURER’S wARRANTy Service under this Manufacturer’s Warranty must be provided by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer (refer to the ‘Customer Care’ section at the back of this book). Such service shall be provided during normal business hours. This Manufacturer’s Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim. for Australian customers This Manufacturer’s Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights.

  • Page 44: Customer Care

    CUSTOMER CARE Before you call for service or assistance... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your user guide and check that: Your product is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the ‘Troubleshooting’ section at the back of the book. If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts, please refer to your nearest Authorised Service Centre, Customer Care Centre, or contact us through our website www.fisherpaykel.com.

  • Page 45: Registration

    CUSTOMER CARE In Ireland if you need assistance…* Phone: 1800 625 174 or 01-8077960 fax: 1800 635 012 website: www.fisherpaykel.com Postal address: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Unit D2, North Dublin Corporate Park, Swords, Co. Dublin In Singapore if you need assistance…* Please call our Fisher &...
  • Page 46 EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON wASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (wEEE) EU This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate handling of this product.

  • Page 48: Www.fisherpaykel.com

    www.fisherpaykel.com Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 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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