Fisher Paykel E522B User Manual [en, es, fr]

Installation instructions and user guide US CA (EN)

Ice & Water refrigerator

Instructivo de instalación y guía de usuario US CA (SP)

Refrigerador Ice & Water

Instructions d’installation et guide de l’utilisateur US CA (FR)

Réfrigérateur Ice & Water

E522B & RF201A

US CA

English	Page 1 – 46
Español	Pág 47 –92
Français	Page 93 – 138

Contents

Introduction	2
Safety and warnings	3
Installation instructions	5
Before you start using your Ice & Water refrigerator	15
All about the display	16
Using your water dispenser	18
Using your ice maker	19
Using the display options	21
Measured Fill	21
Freezer Chill and Bottle Chill	22
The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer	23
Settings/User warnings	24
Active Smart™ special features	26
Water filter	28
Measured Fill calibration	30
Active Smart™ maintenance	31
Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator	32
On vacation/holiday	35
Refrigerator sounds	36
Storing food in your refrigerator	37
Storing food in your freezer	38
Troubleshooting	40
Limited warranty	44
Filter performance data sheet	139

Important!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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EN

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.fisherpaykel.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

2 Introduction

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Active Smart™ refrigerator with chilled water through the door and automatic ice dispensing.

At Fisher & Paykel we are very proud of this refrigerator. We feel we have achieved water dispensing through the door without compromising storage space or access in the refrigerator. During our testing we have enjoyed the health benefits of having easily accessible cool filtered water, while minimizing the number of door openings.

Thousands of hours of food care research and 70 years of refrigeration experience has been programmed into your refrigerator to give you the best possible performance.

We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator.

Fig.1 Ice & Water Refrigerators

Important!

It is important that this User Guide should be retained with your Ice & Water 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 familiarize themselves with the information and warnings contained within the Guide.

Safety and warnings 3

WARNING! EN

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

This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without supervision. This is especially important when using the freezer drawer compartment. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

–Take off the doors

–Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Disposal

Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards. The refrigerant gas must be safely removed and for the safety of young children, remove doors. Your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Center will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.

Electrical

This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used.

Never unplug your refrigerator or freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket.

Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point outlet socket as your refrigerator or freezer is using. Do not use extension cords or double adapters with these products.

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 & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Center because special purpose tools are required.

4 Safety and warnings

When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

Unplug your refrigerator or freezer before cleaning or replacing the interior lightbulb.

Storing food and drinks

Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator or freezer 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 may be cold enough to cause damage when brought into contact with bare skin, eg. frozen ice cubes.

Power failure – food safety

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Follow the recommendations below if you discover food in your freezer has thawed:

1)Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended.

2)Thawed but refrigerator cold – refreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some cooked food can be refrozen but use as soon as possible. Meat, fish, poultry – use immediately or cook then refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.

3)Thawed but warmer than 38˚F (4˚C). Red meat can be cooked immediately and refrozen but use as soon as possible. Discard all other frozen foods.

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.

Important!

Cleaning

Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic components of your refrigerator or freezer and cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning care section of this booklet for further advice.

Contents of filter kit

1 13 ft (4 m) white ¼” (6 mm) tubing

21 x 8” (200 mm) blue tubing

3 1 x pressure reducing valve (PRV)

4 1 x double sided tape

52 x locking keys

6 1 x water filter cartridge and head

71 x faucet connection

Installation instructions	5

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Fig.2 Water connection kit

Important!

It is imperative the pressure reducing valve (PRV) is fitted prior to the filter. This valve ensures the water will not flow back into the mains from the refrigerator water system. If the PRV is not fitted to the connection line your Ice & Water refrigerator features may not function in some circumstances.

It is recommended that an authorised plumber in your state or town is used to install the water connection.

The new tubings supplied with the refrigerator are to be used, old tubings from old Ice & Water connections should not be used.

Installation precautions/warning

DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

WARNING – connect to potable water supply only.

DO NOT install on line pressure above 130 psi (900 kPa) or below 22 psi (150 kPa). DO NOT use on hot water supply (100°F [38°C max.]).

DO NOT install near electrical wires or water pipes that will be in the path of drilling when selecting the location of filter system.

DO NOT mount filter in such a position so that it will be struck by other items, such as wastebaskets, etc.

DO NOT install the filter in direct sunlight as prolonged exposure to light can weaken plastic components.

DO NOT install in a location that is susceptible to freezing temperatures as damage to the housing could occur.

DO NOT screw filter to the refrigerator.

AVOID contamination of pipes during installation.

DO NOT use copper tubing. The plastic tubing supplied should always be used.

6 Installation instructions

Installation instructions:

1 Ensure that refrigerator is not plugged into a power supply. 2 Locate a cold water supply/feed only suitable for a water

connection. Tee & tap fitting is not supplied. If you can’t find the connection faucet, contact an authorised plumber in your state or town to fit your water connection.

3Connect the 8” (200 mm) 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 to ensure it is locked.

4 Connect the white ¼” (6 mm) tubing to the outlet of the water filter cartridge as shown in Diagram 2. Gently pull to ensure it is locked.

5 Measure the required length of tubing to run from the PRV to the water connection point.

6 Cut the tubing making sure the ends are square and clean.

7Connect the tubing to the faucet connection and the base of the PRV (white collet) and then to the faucet as shown in Diagram 3. Please note that the faucet connection supplied should fit most installation situations. If your

faucet requires a different fitting, please contact an authorised plumber in your state or town to purchase the correct fitting.

8 Connect one locking key to each side of the water filter cartridge in between the cartridge and the locking collet as shown in Diagram 4.

9To flush the water filter and check for leaks, aim the end of the tubing into a bucket, turn isolating faucet on and run at least 3 qt (3 L) of water through. Once complete, turn isolating faucet off.

10Locate desired position for water filter noting carefully the following points:

It is recommended to fit the water filter in a vertical orientation with the water filter head at the top. This will minimize water leakage when replacing cartridge. Ensure the filter is in a convenient location to access every 6 months for replacement. We suggest that

this location is beside the water filter supply faucet in a cupboard beside the refrigerator.

A minimum clearance of 2 ½” (64 mm) from the bottom of the filter cartridge is required to perform cartridge removal.

Do not screw water filter to refrigerator.

Diagram 1

Fig.3 PRV connection

Diagram 2

Fig.4 Waterline connection to refrigerator

Diagram 3

Fig.5 Faucet connection

INLET

Diagram 4

Fig.6 Locking key

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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 EN months). Remove double sided foam backing and attach filter to the desired

position as located in step 10 (refer to previous page).

12Run the ¼” (6 mm) tubing to back of the refrigerator ensuring there is enough tubing to pull out the refrigerator for service.

13Remove compressor compartment cover by removing screw at the top of each side of the cover as shown in Diagram 6. Lift and tilt the compressor compartment cover to remove as shown in Diagram 7.

	14	Connect tubing into the water (solenoid) valve located on the right hand side of			Diagram 5
		the unit (compressor) compartment as shown in Diagram 8. Beware of hot pipes.
					Fig.7 Double sided
	15	Pull gently on tubing to ensure it is locked in as shown in Diagram 9.
					foam attachment
	16	Place compressor compartment cover back into position, run the ¼” (6 mm)
		tubing through the space provided at the top right hand side of the
		compressor compartment cover in an upward direction and rescrew the
		compressor compartment cover. As shown in Diagram 10.
	17	The completed installation should look like Diagram 12 on page 8.
			INSTRUCTIONS
		Diagram 6	Diagram 8	Diagram 9
		Diagram 7	Diagram 10
			Fig.8 Waterline connection to refrigerator

18Turn isolating faucet on and check that all connections are dry and free of drips. If not, please alert the plumber.

19Coil water line tubing behind the refrigerator. Push your refrigerator into place being careful not to kink or squash the water line running into the water (solenoid) valve.

20Read pages 9 – 14 carefully, and then turn refrigerator on.

21The first time you require water out of the dispenser, there will be a delay while the water reservoir fills up. As this is happening, the symbol will flash. Once the reservoir is full, this symbol will stop flashing.

8 Installation instructions

22Run a further 3 qt (3 L) through the system, stopping intermittently to ensure the reservoir is flushed out. Failure to do this will result in excessive dripping from your dispenser.

23Press until the Ice menu is highlighted then press to turn on the ice maker. Press together to force a cycle. The ice tray will flip. Force another cycle. The ice tray will flip and spill the water into the ice bin. Empty water and replace bin.

24You are now ready to enjoy chilled water and ice dispensing from your Active Smart™ refrigerator. Please note that once installation is complete a few drips may appear out of the dispenser over the next few days as the remaining trapped air is cleared.

Important!

All connections must be checked for leaks.

If unsure of connection process and/or leaks then contact your local plumber to install and check the system for you.

Ensure white ¼” (6 mm) 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 push in ¾” (20 mm) before reaching the stop.

If tubing is removed at any point, re-cut the end and re-insert. Tubing must be fully inserted to avoid leaks.

To remove tube from connection points, turn off the isolating faucet, push in the collet and gently pull tubing at the same time, as shown in Diagram 11.

Diagram 11

Fig.9 Connection to water supply

Diagram 12

System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Cyst, Carbofuran, Lead, Lindane, Mercury, P-Dichlorobenzene, Toxaphene & Turbidity; against Standard NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of Chlorine Taste and Odor and Nominal Particulate Class I to a capacity of 750 gallons (2,838 liters).

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WARNING! EN

Electric Shock Hazard

Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 4.

Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.

Please follow the steps for installation 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 or freezer 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 socket.

For power requirements, refer to the information on the serial plate located at the front bottom right-hand side of the refrigerator when the door is open.

It is essential that the appliance be properly grounded (earthed).

2. Location

Your refrigerator or freezer should not be located in direct sunlight or next to any heat generating appliance such as a cooktop, oven or dishwasher.

10 Installation instructions

E522B

RF201A

Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation

Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation

Flush with refrigerator door – 90˚ door rotation (for full drawer/shelf access, the doors need to be open past 90˚)

Flush with refrigerator door – 90˚ door rotation (for full drawer/shelf access, the doors need to be open past 90˚)

Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation

Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation

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3. Ventilation and installation	EN

To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator and it’s correct operation see recommended cabinetry dimensions below.

The appliance is intended to be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 3” (75 mm).

			E522B		RF201A
	Cabinetry dimensions (including minimum air clearances)		inches	mm	inches	mm
	A	inside height	68 ¾	1745	71¼	1810
		Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
	B	inside width	32 ¾	830	37	940
	C	inside depth	24 3⁄8	620	24 3⁄8	620
		Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation (for full drawer/shelf access, the doors need to
		be open past 90˚)
	D	inside width	32 7⁄8	835	37 3⁄8	950
	E	inside depth flush to curved door	26 5⁄8	675	–
	F	inside depth flush to flat door	27 1⁄8	690	27 1⁄8	690
		Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
	G	inside width	37 3⁄8	950	46 1⁄2	1180
	H	inside depth flush to curved door	26 5⁄8	675	–
	I	inside depth flush to flat door	27 1⁄8	690	27 1⁄8	690
		Minimum clearances
	J	side clearance	¾	20	¾	20
	K	side clearance – hinge side flush with door – 90° rotation	1	25	1	25
	L	side clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation	5 1⁄2	140	5 1⁄2	140
	M	rear clearance (incl. evaporator tray)	1 1⁄4	30	1 1⁄4	30
	N	vent	2	50	2	50

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4.Installation

Your Fisher & Paykel Active Smart™ 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	Raise the front of
		the refrigerator
	as this may damage the rollers or the floor covering/
		Lower the front
	surface.	of the refrigerator
	A Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet	Fig.10 Refrigerator feet
	wound up making moving the product into its final
	location a simple task.

BRoll the refrigerator into its final position making

sure there is the correct air gap between the product and surrounding cabinetry. See minimum

clearance in cabinetry dimensions table (refer to page 11).

	(RF201A only)
C	Adjust the front feet down until the refrigerator is leaning
	backward with the front approximately 3⁄8” (10 mm) higher
	than the back. This will ensure a good door closing action.
	(Refer to Fig.10).
D	Aligning your refrigerator with cabinetry.
	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	Fig.11 Uneven door alignment
	takes a small amount of weight.
	Once the refrigerator is in place and aligned with upboards
	/alcove push gently on the front top and check if the
	product is rocking or stable.

5. Levelling of refrigerator door (RF201A only)

For uneven surfaces, front feet can be used to align the 2

doors.

If left hand door is too low, then unscrew the left hand foot to lift up the cabinet until the two doors top edges are aligned.

If right hand door is higher, then process the same way with right hand foot.

Fig.12 Even door alignment

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6. What to do if your product is unstable

EGently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers contact 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.

Note: Do not use metallic materials that may corrode and stain or damage floor coverings.

FWind both front feet up and roll the product out of position.

Place the packing material in the location diagonally opposite the front roller that lifts off the floor.

Make sure the packing material stays in place when the product is pushed back into position.

Ideally, the packing material is large enough to rest against the back wall so as to prevent it moving when the cabinet is pushed into position.

EN

Example only

Un-level floor

This foot lifts off the floor when top front is gently pushed back

Fig 13.Unstable refrigerator

Packing material goes under rear roller diagonally opposite front foot that lifts

Wall behind refrigerator

If this foot lifts off the floor when pushing gently on the top front of the refrigerator

Fig.14 Stabilizing your refrigerator

GRoll the refrigerator back into position and adjust front feet as per step D. (Check alignment and door closing action are satisfactory).

Make small adjustments to front feet where necessary.

Check that the product is stable (all 4 feet are on the floor). If not return to step E and repeat steps F and G.

14 Installation instructions

Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments

Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit clips are removed from the refrigerator. These are small rubber stops located at the back of the shelves.

Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove manufacturing and transportation dust.

Allow the refrigerator and freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow each compartment to cool to the appropriate temperature.

The appliance may have an odor on its initial operation, but this will go when the refrigerator and freezer have cooled sufficiently.

Energy efficiency

Do not cover your appliances with any material that will prevent air from flowing around the cabinet sides.

Do not leave the door open for any longer than is necessary.

Allow good clearances in front of the air ducts within the cabinet for maximum cold air distribution.

Moving or storing your refrigerator

If your refrigerator or freezer 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. Turn the adjustable feet to the right as far as they will turn (refer to page 12).

Ease the refrigerator out of its position. Tuck the power cord away and tape the doors closed. Tape the shelves in place. If the cabinet needs to be placed at an angle or laid down, carefully lay it on its side (the right hand side when viewed from the front).

Relocate and install. If the appliance has been left on its side for any length of time, leave it standing upright for at least 10 minutes before turning on.

Storing your refrigerator or freezer

When storing your cleaned appliance, leave the door(s) open. This allows air to circulate and prevents the build up of bacteria and moulds.

Before using again, clean well using a mixture of warm water and baking soda (add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to each 1 pint (500 ml) of water). Rinse with clean water.

Holiday time

We recommend you leave your refrigerator or freezer operating while you are on holiday.

Before you start using your Ice & Water refrigerator 15

Check refrigerator is switched on and has cooled for at least 2 hours (refer to page 23 – The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer) before use. EN Check that the water filter has been connected and turned on.

Turn on ice maker (refer to page 19).

At first use allow approximately 1 minute from when the dispensing pad is pushed until water is dispensed. This will allow the tank to fill.

Run through and discard the first 3 qt (3 L) of water from the dispenser, stopping intermittently (refer to page 18 – First use). Failure to do this will result in excessive dripping from your dispenser.

Discard the first bin of ice (refer to page 19 – First use).

You are now ready to enjoy ice and water from your Active Smart™ refrigerator.

Fig.15 Water dispenser

Please note that once installation is complete a few drips may appear out of the dispenser over the next few days as the remaining trapped air is cleared.

16 All about the display

The display screen enables you to view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator. For example, you can change the temperature in your refrigerator or freezer, and select the Freezer Chill function when you want to quickly freeze meat. You may want a measured amount of chilled water when you are cooking, or want to quickly chill a bottle of wine when friends arrive unexpectedly.

4	5	6	7	8	9
1		2		3
			Fig.16 Electronic control panel

Keys

For more detailed information on these functions please refer to pages 18 – 25.

1. Measured Fill (see page 21)

Enables you to select the amount of water to be dispensed.

2. Main menu

Scrolls through the main menu. (Chill, Temperature, Ice and Settings).

3. Arrow keys

Scrolls through the settings of each function.

All about the display 17

Display features	EN

4. Measured Fill (see page 21)

A pre-measured volume of water can be selected and dispensed automatically.

5. Dispensing water (see page 18)

Animation shows you water is being dispensed.

6. Chill (see pages 22 – 23)

Freezer Chill

When activated this feature boosts cooling in your freezer, optimizing the rate at which your foods are frozen.

Bottle Chill

Your drinks can be chilled more rapidly using this function. An alarm will alert you when they are ready to be removed.

7. Temperature (see page 23)

The temperature setting can be individually adjusted for each compartment.

8. Ice (see page 19)

The ice making function can be turned on or off.

9. Settings/User alerts (see page 24)

Water conversion

Your volume can be displayed as either US or metric units.

Key Silent Mode

All key presses can be silenced.

Key and dispenser lock

Dispenser lock – disables the buttons and prevents water from being dispensed.

Key lock – disables the buttons.

Sabbath Mode

Can be activated if necessary (refer to page 24).

18 Using your water dispenser

Dispensing pad

Your water dispenser has been designed for one handed operation. Simply push your glass up against the dispenser pad found at the back of the dispenser area. This pad requires only a gentle press to activate.

Please remember that pressing very hard against the dispensing pad will not make the dispenser operate faster or produce greater quantities of water.

First use

After installation, on the first use, allow approximately a one minute delay from when the dispensing pad is pushed until water is dispensed. This will allow the tank to fill completely. The symbol will flash while the water reservoir fills up. Once the reservoir is full, the symbol will stop flashing.

After you fill the tank for the first time, dispense and discard approximately 3 qt (3 L) stopping intermittently to flush the tank out.

Dispensing

Unless Measured Fill is selected, water will be dispensed in free-flow mode. (For more information on Measured Fill refer

to page 21). To dispense water push the dispensing pad gently, using a

glass or container. When you dispense water, a light will appear above the dispensing area, and on the display screen. The water fill icon will also appear.

To stop the flow of water, simply pull your glass away from

the dispensing pad.

Fig.17 Water dispenser

Important!

To avoid damage to property or personal injury do not put hands, fingers or objects up the dispenser opening.

Please note that once installation is complete a few drips may appear out of the dispenser over the next few days as the remaining trapped air is cleared.

Using your ice maker 19

Ice maker	EN

Your ice maker is designed to automatically dispense ice until it senses that the bin is full. So the more ice you use, the more it makes. It is even clever enough to sense when there is no bin in place to catch the ice.

First use

When you first turn your refrigerator on after installation, the ice maker will be off.

To turn your ice maker on use the button to scroll to the screen.

Use the or button to turn the ice maker on or off.

Shows the ice maker is on.

Shows the ice maker is off.

Press together to force a cycle. The ice tray will flip. Force another cycle. The ice tray will flip and spill the water into the ice bin. Empty water and replace bin.

If the bin is full, or inserted incorrectly the ice maker will not

operate. When the bin is inserted correctly the scoop will be on

the right hand side of the bin for models E522B and the front of Fig.18 Turning ice maker on the bin for model RF201A (refer to Fig.19 on page 20). If the bin is

removed the ice maker will not operate

Once your ice maker is in operation, discard the first bin of ice cubes. This will flush away any impurities in the water line and ensure that you get the best quality ice. We recommend that you also do this after vacations or extended periods of not using ice. We recommend that you turn the ice maker off if:

–The water supply is to be off for several hours or

–The ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time or

–You are going on holiday/vacation.

20 Using your ice maker

Information about your ice maker

Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every 2 – 3 hours, dependent on freezer compartment temperature and number of door openings.

The ice cube tray will fill with water after the freezer has reached the correct temperature. The first cubes will normally freeze after several hours.

When cubes are frozen, they will be ejected from the mould into the ice storage bin. Ice making will continue until the storage bin is full.

Ice making will resume when the ice is used.

For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with the ice scoop provided.

Your Ice & Water product comes with a smaller ice bin inside the larger freezer bin. Attached to this is a scoop for the ice.

If a large amount of ice is required, remove the smaller storage bin and allow ice to fall into the larger bin.

If ice is not used often, old cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, will shrink and may stick together. Empty the ice storage bin periodically, wash in lukewarm water, dry thoroughly and place back.

E522B

RF201A

Fig.19 Ice storage bin and scoop in correct position

Important!

Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ice maker ejector mechanism, and do not place your fingers on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is in operation.

Do not use ice cubes that may have become discolored, usually with a green-blue color. If such discolouration is noted, discard the ice cubes and contact your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Center.

Ensure the ice maker is connected to the filter and only to a drinkable water supply. Installation of the water connection to the ice maker must be completed by a qualified service technician or a qualified plumber (see installation instructions).

Using the display options 21

Measured Fill	EN

One useful feature of your water dispenser is it’s ability to dispense a pre-measured amount of water. This comes in handy when cooking or preparing drinks.

Press the button to highlight the screen and again to cycle through the preset quantities.

Fig.20 US display

Fig.21 Metric display

Push the dispensing pad to receive the pre-selected quantity of chilled water. The units will count up to confirm operation.

If you stop dispensing part way through your pre-selected quantity the dispenser will remember the remaining quantity to be dispensed for a short time. Simply continue by pressing the pad.

The and buttons can be used to increase or decrease the pre-set measurements in 1 oz, (25 ml) increments, to a maximum of 1 qt (1 L).

Changing the Measured Fill units

The pre-set measurements can be displayed in US imperial or metric units.

The unit setting can be changed by pressing the button to scroll to the screen and pressing the and buttons until the desired units are displayed. To return to the Measured Fill option, press the button.

22 Using the display options

Freezer Chill

We have created the Freezer Chill feature to help you to get the best possible results when freezing fresh food. Freezer Chill boosts freezing speed, which helps to ensure that vital freshness, texture and taste are retained during the freezing process.

The Freezer Chill feature drops the freezer to it’s coldest temperature for a 12 hour period and then returns to its normal mode. You may wish to use this when freezing a quantity of meat or when you are making frozen desserts.

To activate, use the

button to scroll to the

screen. Then use the button until

is displayed.

To deactivate manually, use the

button to scroll to the

screen. Then use the

and buttons until there is no

icon in the

screen.

For best results, we recommend that you activate the function approximately 2 hours before it is required. Alternatively, activate it when placing food into the freezer.

Bottle Chill

This function allows you to chill your beverages in the freezer without the worry of forgetting about them.

When activated Bottle Chill will remind you to remove your beverage by sounding an alarm. The user alarm will continue to sound until any key on the panel is pressed.

The time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. Bottle Chill allows you to customise this chill time.

Recommended times:

20 minutes – can or small bottle.

25 minutes – wine bottle or similar size beverage.

30 minutes – larger bottle.

If you remove your beverage from the freezer and it is not chilled to your liking, reset the timer to 10 minutes and place the beverage back into the freezer.

To activate, use the button to scroll to the screen. Then use the button until is displayed.

Then use the button to select 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 minutes as displayed on the left hand side of the screen in the screen.

An alarm will sound after the amount of time selected has elapsed.

Press any button on the display to silence the alarm. Remember to remove the beverage from the freezer.

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Bottle Chill contd...	EN

Important!

Do not leave the bottle inside the freezer longer than the time needed for chilling.

To deactivate Bottle Chill manually, use the button to scroll to the screen, then use the and buttons until there is no icon in the screen.

Note: The freezer chill and bottle chill option cannot be used at the same time.

The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer

When the refrigerator is first turned on it will take approximately 2 to 3 hours to cool, depending on the humidity and temperature of the environment.

To adjust the temperature of a compartment, use the button to scroll to the screen, use the button to select the compartment to change.

The temperature can then be adjusted using the button to make the compartment warmer or the button to make the compartment colder.

The temperature setting will be indicated on the icon below.

It is important to have your refrigerator set to the correct temperature. Setting it too cold may cause some items in the refrigerator to freeze, and setting it too warm will decrease the storage life of your food.

For further information on food storage refer to the Food Care section (pages 37 – 39).

24 Using the display options

Settings

Water unit conversion

You can change the units your refrigerator uses between US and metric units. To change the units press the button to scroll to the screen option and press one of the or buttons until the desired units are displayed.

Key Silent Mode

The Key Silent Mode allows you to silence all key presses.

It can be activated or deactivated by holding the button for four seconds.

When Key Silent Mode is on will appear.

When this function is off no symbol will appear.

Note: Faults, Bottle Chill timer and the door alarm will still sound when the refrigerator is set on Key Silent Mode.

Key and dispenser lock
The dispenser lock disables all the buttons and prevents
water from being dispensed.
Key lock disables the buttons.
Activate by holding down both the			button and the
	button together.
After 2 seconds		icon will appear indicating dispenser
lock is activated.
After 2 more seconds icon will appear indicating key
lock is activated.			Fig.22 Key and dispenser lock
To de-activate, hold down both the			button and the

button together for 2 seconds.

Sabbath Mode

In Sabbath Mode alarms, lights and displays are deactivated.

Sabbath Mode can be activated or deactivated by holding down the , and button for 4 seconds.

Fig.23 Sabbath Mode

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Settings	EN

Once in Sabbath Mode:

The interior light will not turn on when the refrigerator is opened.

The door alarm will not operate.

The display will not be illuminated.

Electronic control panel will not work.

Note: If power is turned off the refrigerator will automatically continue in Sabbath Mode once power is restored. Sabbath Mode will automatically de-activate after 80 hours.

User warnings

Your refrigerator is clever enough to diagnose it’s own problems. It will alert you when there is a fault.

No water

The no water icon will appear when the water supply to the refrigerator is interrupted. Please refer to the Troubleshooting checklist (refer to pages 40 – 43).

Filter reset

The filter reset icon will appear when the water filter needs changing. This will flash when dispensing water. To change the filter and reset the filter icon refer to pages 28 – 29.

Fault

In the unlikely event a fault occurs the icon appears on the front of the display and a fault code will be displayed on the left in the screen.

When the door is open the refrigerator fault alarm will sound. To silence this press any button on the display.

Please take note of the fault code and contact our Customer Care Center. Details of Customer Care phone numbers can be found in the back of this book.

Fig.24 Fault code display

26 Active Smart™ special features

Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control cover

The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique cover which provides two functions:

The humidity cover seals the bins and provides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruits and vegetables.

The humidity cover prevents condensation, which forms at high humidities, from dripping down onto the fruit and vegetables. The ability to retain high humidity in the fruit and vegetable bin may produce small amounts of water in the bottom of the fruit and vegetable bins. This can be wiped out as required.

Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity slide (where fitted)

Each fruit and vegetable bin has a humidity slide control that can be adjusted to fruit or vegetables depending on what is stored in the bins.

If possible try to store fruit and vegetables separately. This will help extend their storage life. If there is a mixture of fruit and vegetables in the bin adjust the position of the control to the center.

If there is too much water in the bins the control can be adjusted towards the setting with fewer drips.

Remember a small amount of water in the bins is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage.

SUITABLE FOR: Salad Greens	Mixed fruit	Fruit with
Lettuce	& vegetables	skin/peel
Spinach		Oranges
Broccoli		Lemons
Cabbage		Limes
Carrots

Fig.25 Humidity Control graphic

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Slim storage drawer (where fitted)	EN

The bins at the bottom of the refrigerator provide storage space for items that you may want to keep separate from the rest of the refrigerator. These slim storage bins can be used for deli item storage, beverages or for defrosting foods.

Door alarms

Fig.26 Slim storage drawer

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 5 minutes. A continuous alarm will sound if the door has been left open for 5 minutes or longer and the light will turn off. The alarm will stop when the door is closed.

Bottle rack (where fitted)

The bottle rack can be used to store a variety of bottles and can be positioned anywhere you would position a shelf. To re-position, lift the rear of the rack and pull forward. Bottles are best stored with the neck of the beverage facing the front of the refrigerator.

Drip Tray

The drip tray is designed to fit into the lip at the bottom of the water dispenser panel.

To insert the tray always ensure that the rounded sides are fitted into the dispenser panel first. The purpose of the tray is to capture any odd drips of water that may fall after dispensing. The tray can be easily removed for cleaning (see page 32).

Glass Shelves

Glass shelves can be repositioned in the cabinet as desired. Remove by lifting up at the back and pulling forward.

28 Water filter

All the water that enters your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a cartridge located in a position of your choice outside the refrigerator. Of course, this will need changing approximately every 6 months or up to 740 gallons (2800 L) depending on the quality of the incoming water and how much you use the dispenser.

There is a replacement indicator icon on the control panel which will appear when the filter needs replacing. It will flash, when dispensing water, as a reminder.

Replacement cartridges are available from your authorised Fisher & Paykel Dealer. The details of the replacement cartridge are on the label on the cartridge.

Changing the water filter cartridge

It is not necessary to turn off the water supply before attempting to change the water filter cartridge.

1Grasp and firmly twist the cartridge in an anticlockwise direction (to the left when installed in the recommended orientation) as shown in Diagram 1.

2Pull the cartridge away from the filter head (down when installed in the recommended orientation) as shown in Diagram 2.

– It is not unusual for a few drops of water to be present when the filter is removed.

3Discard old filter.

4Filter installation:

–Remove protective cap on spigot on head.

–Push the cartridge up towards filter head while rotating it in a clockwise direction (to the right when installed in the recommended orientation) as shown in Diagram 3.

5Reset filter indicator icon on the display (this will remind you when the filter is due to be replaced again). Refer to page 29.

6Dispense 10 qt (10 L) to flush the cartridge, removing trapped air and harmless carbon fines.

7A few drips may appear out of the dispenser over the next few days as the remaining trapped air is cleared.

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

Fig.27 Changing the water filter cartridge