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ActiveSmart™ refrigerator
Installation instructions
Ice & Water and Non-Ice & Water
and User guide
E372B, E402B, E406B, E442B,
E522B, RF522W, RF522A,
RF610A & RF540A models
NZ AU GB IE EU AE HK SG
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Important! It is important that this User Guide is retained with your refrigerator for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, please ensure that the User Guide is left with the appliance. This will ensure that the new owner can familiarise themselves with the information and warnings contained within the Guide.
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1 Contents Introduction 2 Safety and warnings 3 Installation instructions 7 Moving or storing your appliance 21 Door conversion 22 Soft closing refrigerator door feature 22 ActiveSmart™ operating instructions 23 All about the external display (Ice & Water models only) 27 Using your water dispenser (Ice & Water models only) 28 Water filter (Ice & Water models only) 29 Using your ice maker (Ice & Water models only) 31 ActiveSmart™ special features (all models) 33 Cleaning and caring for your refri
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2 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 75 years of refrigeration experience has been programmed into your refrigerator to give you the best possible performance. We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator. Refrigerator French door Refrigerator door Refrigera
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3 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. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide. Important safety precautions Warning When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following: Danger ■■ Refer to the stability bracket and leaf
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4 Safety and warnings ■■ Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. ■■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. ■■ In case of damage to the refrigerant circuit, ventilate the area by opening all windows. Do not operate electrical equipment or any other equipment that may produce arcs, sparks or flames in the area. Contact your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer immediately to arrange for the appliance to be repaired. This refrigerator may contain the
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5 Safety and warnings Cleaning ■■ Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning care section of this booklet for further advice. Electrical ■■ This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions before use. ■■ Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. ■■ Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outle
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6 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 cause the container to explode. ■■ Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode. ■■ Do not consume food if it is too cold. Food removed from the freezer compartment
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7 Installation instructions Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance operates correctly. 1. Power ■■ The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible. ■■ To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator to its own power point. Do not plug in any other appliance at this power point or use extension cords and double adaptors, as the combined weight of both power cords can pull the double adaptor from a wall outlet socke
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8 Installation instructions 4. Ventilation and installation – Freezer door models (E372B, E402B, E406B, E442B, E522B) (Ice & Water and non Ice & Water) For all products with a freezer ‘door’ refer to page 8 – 9 for installation instructions. For all products with a freezer ‘drawer’ (RF522W, RF522A and RF610) refer to pages 10 – 11 for installation instructions. ■■ To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator or vertical freezer, see recommended cabinetry dimensions below. ■■ If int
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9 Installation instructions Product dimensions (mm) E372B E402B E406B E442B E522B A overall height of flat door product n/a 1715 n/a 1715 1715 A overall height of curved door product 1595 1695 1595 1695 1695 overall height of curved door A n/a n/a n/a n/a 1705 with ice & water product B overall width of product 635 635 680 680 790 overall depth of flat door product C n/a 695 n/a 695 695 (excludes handle, includes evaporator) overall depth of curved door product C 715 715 715 715 715 (exclu
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10 Installation instructions 5. Ventilation and installation – Freezer drawer models E EE (RF522W, RF522A, RF610A/RF540A) (Ice & Water and non Ice & Water) PP M M M M P M M RF522W RF522A/RF610A/RF540A FF F Q Q SS Q S Q Q Q RR R G J G G JJ P N N P N O D DAA PP M M N N PP M M O O DA K/L H/I K/L K/L H/I H/I T TT BB CC PP B C P Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation E E P M M P M M E E P M M P M M F F Q F S Q S F Q Q Q S Q S Q Q R
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11 Installation instructions To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator see recommended cabinetry dimensions below. RF610/ Product dimensions (mm) RF522W RF522A RF540A A overall height of product 1715 1715 1790 B overall width of product 790 790 900 overall depth of product (excludes handle, includes C 695 695 695 evaporator) Cabinetry dimensions (mm) (including minimum air clearances) D inside height of cavity 1735 1735 1810 Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation E insi
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12 Installation instructions 6. Connecting water (Ice & Water models only) If your product is an Ice & Water model you must follow steps on pages 12 – 17. Contents of filter kit 1 4 m (13 ft) white 6 mm (¼”) tubing 2 1 x 200 mm (8”) blue tubing 3 1 x pressure reducing valve (PRV) 4 1 x double sided foam 5 2 x locking keys 6 1 x water filter cartridge and head 7 1 x tap connection – 15 mm (½”) BSP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fig.2 Water connection kit Important! ■■ The water connection to your Ice & Water
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13 Installation instructions Important! ■■ DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. ■■ WARNING – connect to potable water supply only. ■■ DO NOT install on line pressure above 827 kPa (119 psi) or below 150 kPa (22 psi). ■■ DO NOT use on hot water supply (25°C (77°F) max). ■■ DO NOT cut any length of tube shorter than 200 mm (8”). ■■ DO NOT install near electrical wires or water pipes that will be in the path of drilling when selecting the location of the fi
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14 Installation instructions Installation instructions: 1 Ensure the refrigerator is not plugged into a power supply. 2 Locate isolation tap for water connection – cold water feed only (dishwasher or sink mixer taps). Tee and tap fitting not supplied. 3 Connect the 200 mm (8”) blue tubing to the outlet of the PRV (blue collet) and the inlet connection of the water filter cartridge as shown in Diagram 1. Gently pull on both ends Diagram 1 to ensure it is locked. Fig.3 PRV connection 4 Connect
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15 Installation instructions 11 Attach double sided foam to the back of the water filter head as shown in Diagram 5. Write the date to be replaced on the filter (date installed + 6 months). Remove double sided foam backing and attach filter to the desired position as located in step 10 (refer to previous page). 12 Run the 6 mm (¼”) tubing to the back of the refrigerator ensuring there is enough tubing to pull the refrigerator out for service. 13 Connect tubing into the water (solenoid) valve
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16 Installation instructions Important! ■■ All connections must be checked for leaks. ■■ Ensure white 6 mm (¼”) tubing is routed away from sharp objects, sharp corners (beware of kinking tube as this will stop water flow), clear of the refrigerator unit compartment and not in a location where it can be squashed. ■■ Ensure all push-fit connections are firmly pushed into place. The tube should be pushed in 16 mm (5/8”) before reaching the stop. ■■ If tubing is removed at any point, re-cut the e
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17 Installation instructions Before you start using your Ice & Water refrigerator ■■ Check your refrigerator is switched on and has cooled for at least 2 hours before use (refer to page 23 – The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer). ■■ Check that the isolation tap has been connected and turned on. ■■ The first time you use your water dispenser, there will be a 1 – 2 minute delay while the tank fills until water is dispensed. Run through and discard the first 3 litres (3 qt) of water,
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18 Installation instructions 7. Installation (all models) Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers, designed for moving the product in the forwards and backwards direction. Raise the front of Avoid moving the product in a sideways direction the refrigerator as this may damage the rollers or the floor Lower the front of the refrigerator covering/surface. Fig.11 Refrigerator feet A Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet wound up making
