Fisher & Paykel E331T, E381T, E411T, E415H, E440T User Manual

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Refrigerator & Freezer

Installation instructions

 

and User guide

NZ AU GB IE EU AE

ActiveSmart™ models

635 mm wide

E331T, E381T, E411T, E415H

680 mm wide

E440T

790 mm wide

E521T, RF521T

Cyclic and Compact models

525 mm wide

P120, E169T, C170T, C190, E240B, E249T, C270

635 mm wide

C373, C450, E373, E450

Vertical freezer models

525 mm wide

E150, E210

635 mm wide

E308, E388

Chest freezer models

Slimline

H215, H275, H320

Standard

H160, H220, H280, H360, H510, H701

Contents

 

 

 

1

 

Introduction

2

 

General operating instructions – all products

3

 

Safety and warnings

 

Installation instructions

7

 

Moving or storing your appliance

13

 

Door conversion

14

 

ActiveSmart™ refrigerators

15

 

Operating instructions

 

Special features

17

 

Cleaning care

19

 

Cyclic and Compact refrigerators

23

 

Operating instructions

 

Special features and maintenance

24

 

Cleaning care

25

 

Vertical freezers

28

 

Operating instructions

 

Chest freezers

29

 

Operating instructions

 

Special features and maintenance

30

 

Food care – all products

31

 

Storing food in your refrigerator

 

Storing food in your freezer

33

 

Problem solving checklist

35

 

Manufacturer’s Warranty

37

 

Customer Care

39

 

European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and

 

 

Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

41

 

Important!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 visit our website listed on the back cover or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

2 Introduction

Thank you for buying this Fisher & Paykel refrigerator/freezer. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic and kind to the environment.

These refrigerators/freezers combine 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/freezer to give you the best possible performance.

We hope you enjoy your new product.

E450 refrigerator

E521 refrigerator

Note: this guide covers all models listed on the inside cover of this book.

Diagrams above show examples of two of the models covered in this book.

Refrigerators with pocket handles differ in height from curved or flat door refrigerators.

A door with pocket handles is shown on the right.

Pocket handle

Safety and warnings 3

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 R600a isobutane (R600a).

Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as described in the User Guide.

Important safety instructions

Warning

When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:

■■This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children under the age of 8 years) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

■■Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

■■The manufacturer’s installation instructions for product and cabinetry ventilation must be followed when installing the appliance.

■■To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with installation instructions.

4 Safety and warnings

■■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.

■■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.

■■It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service person to service this appliance. In Queensland the authorised service person must hold a gas work licence or authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry our service or repairs which involve removal of covers.

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 wiring rules.

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

■■Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point as your refrigerator or use extension cords or double adapters.

■■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 Authorised Repairer because special purpose tools are required.

Safety and warnings 5

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

■■Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance.

Important!

Your refrigerator is designed to operate for many years without the need for service checks. However, if your refrigerator is malfunctioning, have it attended to by your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer as soon as possible. All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician.

Cleaning

■■Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack.

■■Avoid using anti-bacterial cleaning products on either the interior or exterior of the cabinet as they may cause rusting of metal components and cracking of plastic components.

■■Please refer to the ‘Cleaning care’ section of this user guide for further information.

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.

The doors and panels should be removed and the shelves left in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

6 Safety and warnings

■■Your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.

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 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. 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.

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.

Thawed and warmer than 5°C – discard all food.

 

 

 

Installation instructions

 

 

7

 

 

 

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. On chest freezers the serial plate is located on the right-hand-side at the bottom.

■■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.

Fisher & Paykel E331T, E381T, E411T, E415H, E440T User Manual

8 Installation instructions

3. Ventilation and installation

■■To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator or vertical freezer, see recommended cabinetry dimensions below.

■■To ensure adequate ventilation for chest freezers, allow a minimum of 20 mm of airspace on each side of the cabinet, and 30 mm at the rear.

■■If integrating your refrigerator, follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits.

 

 

Q

 

 

Q

 

 

Q

D A

 

 

B

C

P

 

Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation

 

 

G

P

M

N

H/I

 

 

 

 

S

Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation

 

 

E

P

M

M

F

 

 

 

 

R

Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation

 

 

J

P

M

O

K/L

 

 

 

 

 

Installation instructions

 

 

9

 

 

 

Product dimensions (mm)

P120

E150

C190

E210

C270

C170T E169T

E249T E240B

E373

C373

E450/E388

C450

E331T

E381T

E411T E415H

E440T

E521T RF521T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Overall height of curved door product

 

819

 

1207

 

1595

 

1207

 

1595

 

1425

 

1695

 

1425

 

1595

 

1695

 

1695

 

1695

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Overall height of flat door product

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

1715

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

1718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Overall height of product with

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

1718

 

 

 

pocket handles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

Overall width of product

 

525

 

525

 

525

 

525

 

525

 

635

 

635

 

635

 

635

 

635

 

680

 

790

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

Overall depth of curved door product

 

575

 

575

 

575

 

575

 

575

 

715

 

715

 

715

 

715

 

715

 

715

 

715

 

 

 

(excludes handle, includes evaporator)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

Overall depth of flat door product

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

695

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

(excludes handle, includes evaporator)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabinetry dimensions (mm) (including minimum clearances)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

Inside height of cavity

 

 

1257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

869

 

 

1645

 

1257

 

1635

 

1475

 

1735

 

1465

 

1595

 

1735

 

1735

 

1735

 

 

Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

Inside width

 

565

 

565

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

565

 

565

 

565

 

675

 

675

 

675

 

675

 

675

 

720

 

830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

Inside depth

 

502

 

502

 

502

 

502

 

502

 

620

 

620

 

620

 

620

 

620

 

620

 

620

 

 

Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

Inside width

 

680

 

680

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

790

 

790

 

790

 

790

 

790

 

835

 

945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

Inside depth flush to curved door

 

552

 

552

 

552

 

552

 

552

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

Inside depth flush to flat door

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

695

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(for full drawer/shelf access, the doors need to be open past 90°)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

Inside width

 

635

 

635

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

635

 

635

 

635

 

745

 

745

 

745

 

745

 

745

 

790

 

900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K

Inside depth flush to curved door

 

552

 

552

 

552

 

552

 

552

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

680

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

Inside depth flush to flat door

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

695

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Minimum clearances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M Side clearance

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

Side clearance – hinge

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

135

 

 

 

side flush with door – full rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

Side clearance – hinge

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

90

 

 

 

side flush with door – 90° rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P

Rear clearance

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

30

 

 

 

(including evaporator tray)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q

Vent (above refrigerator cabinet or

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

50

 

 

 

around top of cupboard)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

Door clearance – hinge side flush with

 

440

 

440

 

440

 

440

 

440

 

520

 

520

 

520

 

520

 

520

 

555

 

645

 

 

 

chassis – full rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

Door clearance – hinge side flush with

 

325

 

325

 

325

 

325

 

325

 

405

 

405

 

405

 

405

 

405

 

440

 

530

 

 

 

door – full rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Installation instructions

4. 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.

AYour refrigerator will arrive with the front feet wound up making moving the product into its final location a simple task.

Raise the front of Lower the front the refrigerator of the refrigerator

Fig.1 Refrigerator feet

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 9).

CAdjust the front feet down until the refrigerator is leaning backward with the front approximately 10 mm higher than the back. This will ensure a good door closing action. (Refer to Fig.1).

DAligning 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 takes a small amount of weight.

■■Once the refrigerator is in place and aligned with cupboards/alcove gently push on the front top and check if the product is rocking or stable.

Installation instructions 11

5. What to do if your product is unstable

EGently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers contact the 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, stain and/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.

Example only

Unlevel floor

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

Fig.2 Unstable refrigerator

Packing material goes under rear roller

diagonally opposite front foot that lifts

Wall behind refrigerator

Fig.3 Stabilising your refrigerator

For example: if this foot lifts off the floor when pushing gently on the top front of the 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.

12 Installation instructions

Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments

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

■■Allow the refrigerator or freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours so each compartment can cool to the appropriate temperature.

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

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

Energy efficiency

For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:

■■Ensure your refrigerator or freezer has adequate ventilation as recommended in the installation instructions.

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

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

■■Cool hot foods down before placing them in the appliance.

■■Do not overfill the compartment(s).

■■Keep door openings to a minimum.

■■Select a temperature setting that isn’t too cold.

■■Check your door seals for leaks.

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