Fisher & Paykel RF201A User Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

USER GUIDE

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator

Ice & Water and Automatic Ice

Réfrigérateur ActiveSmart™

Ice & Water et Automatic Ice

RF201A models

Modèles RF201A

US CA

English		Page 1 – 47
Français		Page 49 – 95

CONTENTS	EN
Introduction	3
Safety and warnings	4
Installation instructions	7
Moving or storing your appliance	19
Door closing	20
Soft closing refrigerator door feature	20
ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator operating instructions	21
All about the external display (Ice & Water models only)	25
Using your water dispenser (Ice & Water models only)	26
Water filter	27
Using your ice maker	29
ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator special features	31
Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator	33
Storing food in your refrigerator	37
Storing food in your freezer	39
ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator user warnings and sounds	41
Troubleshooting	42
Service and Warranty	47
Filter performance data sheet	97

IMPORTANT!

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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.

Note that the word ‘refrigerator’, throughout this user guide, refers to the combination of refrigerator/freezer products.

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INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for buying a DCS by Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator.

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 refrigeration experience has been programmed into your refrigerator to give you the best possible performance.

We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator.

Ice & Water

Automatic Ice

Refrigerator French door and freezer drawer

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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 INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

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

Danger

●●This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) 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.

●●Refer to the stability bracket and leaflet supplied to avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance.

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

●●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 DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent immediately to arrange for the appliance to be repaired.

●●Warning: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) may trip during normal operation of your refrigerator and interrupt the power supply. The use of a GFCI is not recommended with this product.

Disposal

●●Extreme care must be taken when disposing your old appliance to avoid hazards:

–The refrigerant gas must be safely removed

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

●●Your DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.

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Cleaning

Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. For further advice please refer to section ‘Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator’.

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 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 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 damage the power cord.

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

●●Do not remove the rear compartment cover. This can only be removed by DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agents.

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 DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent as soon as possible. All repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician.

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.

●●Allow compartment to cool before adding food.

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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.

–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 41°F (5°C) – discard all food.

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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 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 is properly grounded (earthed).

2.Location

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

3. Ice & Water

●●Your product must be installed by a qualified appliance installer as incorrect plumbing can lead to water leaks.

●●DCS by Fisher & Paykel Appliances does not accept responsibility for damage (including water damage) caused by faulty installation or plumbing.

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4. Product and cabinetry dimensions (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice)

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Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation

Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation

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Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation

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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

AOverall height of product

BOverall width of product

COverall depth of product (excludes handle, includes rear compartment cover)

RECOMMENDED CABINETRY DIMENSIONS

DInside height of cavity

Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation

EInside width

FInside depth

Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation

GInside width

HInside depth flush to flat door

Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation

IInside width

JInside depth flush to flat door

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

KSide clearance

LSide clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation

MSide clearance – hinge side flush with door – 90° rotation

NRear clearance (incl. rear compartment cover)

OVent (above refrigerator cabinet or around top of cupboard)

PDoor clearance – hinge side flush with chassis – full rotation

QDoor clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation

inches (mm)

70 21/32” (1795)

35 7/16” (900)

27 3/8” (695)

71 1/4” (1810)

37” (940)

24 13/32” (620)

46 1/16” (1170)

27 3/8” (695)

44 9/32” (1125)

27 3/8” (695)

13/16” (20)

5 5/16” (135)

4 11/32” (110)

1 3/16” (30)

2” (50)

14 3/8” (365)

9 27/32” (250)

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110VAC cord and water inlet dimensions

110VAC AND WATER INLET DIMENSIONS

RPower cord

SWater inlet to bottom

T110VAC to bottom

U110VAC to edge

VWater inlet to edge

inches (mm)

40” (1016)

5” (127)

3” (76)

2” (51)

18” (457)

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5. Connecting water

Contents of filter kit

113 ft (4 m) white ¼/4” (6 mm) tubing

21 x 8” (200 mm) blue tubing

31 x pressure reducing valve (PRV)

4 1 x double sided tape

52 x locking keys

61 x water filter cartridge and head

71 x faucet connection

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IMPORTANT!

●●It is imperative the pressure reducing valve (PRV) is fitted prior to the filter. If the PRV is not fitted to the connection line, the Ice & Water features may not function in some circumstances.

●●The water connection to your Ice & Water refrigerator must be installed by an authorized plumber or DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent.

●●The water connection instructions below are intended only for the professional installer.

●●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 119 psi (827 kPa) or below 22 psi (150 kPa).

●●DO NOT use on hot water supply (100°F [38°C max.]).

●●DO NOT cut any length of tube shorter than 8” (200 mm).

●●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 or any water tubing 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.

●●DO NOT install the filter or any water tubing in high temperature areas eg in a ceiling cavity.

●●AVOID contamination of pipes during installation.

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

●●DO NOT continuously dispense water for longer than 2 minutes.

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Installation instructions:

1Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply.

2Locate a cold water supply/feed only suitable

for a water connection. Tee and tap fitting is not supplied.

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.

4Connect the white ¼/4” (6 mm) tubing to the outlet of the water filter cartridge as shown in

Diagram 2. Gently pull to ensure it is locked.

5Measure the required length of tubing to run from the PRV to the water connection point (no

less than 10” (250 mm)).

6Cut 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.

8Connect 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 of any trapped air, harmless carbon fines and to also check for

leaks, aim the end of the tubing into a bucket, turn isolating faucet on and run at least 10 qt (10 L) of water through. Once complete, turn isolating faucet off.

!0 Locate 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

PRV connection

Diagram 2

Waterline connection to refrigerator

Diagram 3

Faucet connection

INLET

Diagram 4

Locking key

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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 the double sided foam backing and attach the filter to the desired position, reinforcing the filter with the screws provided as located in step 10 (refer to the previous page). Run the ¼/4” (6 mm) tubing to the back of the refrigerator ensuring there is enough tubing to pull the refrigerator out for service.

Using the measurement guide located on the rear compartment cover as shown in Diagram 6. Mark out 5/8” (16 mm), on the end of the tubing as shown in Diagram 7.

Insert the tubing marked 5/8” (16 mm) into the water (solenoid) valve up

to the marked line as shown in Diagram 8.

Pull gently on tubing to ensure it is locked in as shown in Diagram 9. The completed installation should look like Diagram 11 on page 14. Turn the isolating faucet on and check that all connections are dry and free of drips.

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

Read pages 14 – 15 carefully and then turn refrigerator on.

Diagram 5

Double sided foam attachment

Diagram 6

Diagram 7

Diagram 8

Diagram 9

Waterline connection to refrigerator

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IMPORTANT!

●●All connections must be checked for leaks.

●●Ensure white ¼” (6 mm) tubing is routed away from sharp objects, sharp corners (beware of kinking the tube as this will stop water flow), clear of the refrigerator rear compartment and not in a location where it can be kinked or squashed.

●●Ensure all push-fit connections are firmly pushed into place. The tube should push in 5/8” (16 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 first turn off the isolating faucet. Gently push the dispensing pad a few times using a glass or container to remove the static line pressure. Push in the collet firmly while pulling back on the tubing at the same time, as shown in Diagram 10.

Diagram 10

Diagram 11

Connection to water supply

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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IMPORTANT!

To ensure your product is properly functioning, it is important to complete the following steps.

All models

●●Turn the ice maker on by pressing the button. The light above the button will be illuminated when the ice maker is on.

●●	To force an ice maker cycle press and hold the , and buttons together for
	4 seconds, then close the refrigerator compartment and wait 30 seconds. The ice tray
	will flip twice and then fill with water. Repeat to force another ice maker cycle. The ice
	tray will flip twice and spill water into the ice bin. Empty the water, dry and replace the
	bin. Note that the ice tray will not flip until the refrigerator compartment door is closed.

●●Allow at least 2 hours for your refrigerator to cool before use.

●●Please discard the first 3 harvests of ice (8 cubes per harvest).

Ice & Water models only

●●Check your refrigerator is switched on.

●●Check that the isolation tap has been connected and turned on.

●●Run through and discard the first 3 qt (3 liters) of water from your water dispenser, stopping intermittently to remove trapped air in the system. Failure to do this will result in excessive dripping from your dispenser.

Note: there will be a 1 – 2 minute delay while the tank fills until water is dispensed.

●●Allow at least 2 hours for your refrigerator to cool before use.

You are now ready to enjoy ice and water from your ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator.

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.

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6. Installation

Your 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.

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.

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

7. Levelling of refrigerator doors

●●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 too low, then adjust the right hand foot in the same way.

Raise the front of the refrigerator

Lower the front of the refrigerator

Refrigerator feet

Uneven door alignment

Even door alignment

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8. What to do if your product is unstable

AGently 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.

BWind 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 from 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

Unstable refrigerator

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

Wall behind refrigerator

Stabilizing your refrigerator

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

CRoll the refrigerator back into position and adjust front feet as per step 6 C. (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, repeat

8 A and 8 B.

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Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments

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

●●Clean the inside of the appliance with a mix of warm water and a small amount of liquid detergent, and a soft cloth to remove manufacturing and transportation dust.

●●To avoid food spoilage 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

For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:

●●Ensure your refrigerator has adequate ventilation.

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

●●Ensure you vacuum around the appliance to remove dust and possible pet hair accumulation. Also keep the appliance and it’s cabinetry free of dust by wiping down with a dry, lint-free cloth (refer to section ‘Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator’, ‘Rear compartment cover’).

●●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 compartments.

●●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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MOVING OR STORING YOUR APPLIANCE

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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 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.

●●Ease the refrigerator out of its position. Tuck the power cord away, tape the shelves in place and tape the doors closed. 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 as long as you can (a few hours) before turning on.

Storing your refrigerator

●●When storing your cleaned appliance, leave the doors 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 a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft lint-free cloth.

Holiday time

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

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DOOR CLOSING

Soft closing refrigerator door feature

The fresh food compartment of your refrigerator has been fitted with a soft closing door feature. You do not need to push the door fully closed as this feature will automatically close the door from a 45° (approximate) opening angle.

You may notice a little more resistance when opening the door(s) to what you are used to.

The closing speed of the door(s) decelerates at the end of closing. This is to prevent the door(s) from slamming and to ensure your food items are cared for.

The speed of soft closing can depend on:

●●The load stored in the door shelves.

●●The temperature of the fresh food compartment.

●●The ambient temperature.

The soft closing feature enables you to shut either the left or right door first.

You may notice that the closing speed of the left hand door is slightly faster than that of the right hand door. This is perfectly normal.

The freezer drawer is fitted with an additional mechanism to soft close within the last 2” (50 mm).

IMPORTANT!

●●Keep hands and food items clear of the door opening when the gap is less than 45° (the soft close activation range).

●●The soft closing feature is located inside the door cavity therefore it is not serviceable by the user. If a problem occurs, please contact your DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent.

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The control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator.

Temperature control

●●When the refrigerator is first turned on, the powerful cooling system will automatically cool both refrigerator and freezer compartments to their set temperatures. This will take between 2 – 3 hours.

●●The two compartment temperatures are accurately and independently controlled and do not change with the temperature or humidity of the surroundings; whether summer or winter.

●●If you wish to alter the temperature of either the fresh food compartment or freezer compartment, this can be easily done by using the internal control panel located at the front right of the refrigerator compartment.

Internal control panel to adjust temperatures

Internal control panel

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Fresh food compartment

●●The fresh food compartment light will automatically be illuminated. The temperature for this compartment will show as a series of lights.

●●	The temperature may be altered by pressing the or buttons. One press on either
	of these buttons will reduce or increase the number of lights by one which indicates a
	small change in temperature.

●●Fewer lights illuminated means a cooler temperature for the compartment selected.

Freezer food compartment

●●To adjust the freezer temperature press the button once so the freezer compartment light is illuminated.

●●	The freezer temperature can be altered by pressing the or buttons.

●●One press on either of these buttons will reduce or increase the number of lights illuminated which indicates a small change in temperature.

●●Fewer lights illuminated means a cooler temperature for the compartment selected.

Note: successively pressing the button will automatically scroll between the compartments.

●●When the door is re-opened the control panel will return automatically to the fresh food compartment setting.

Alarm Mute

For times when you require the door to be open longer than normal eg when cleaning the interior of your refrigerator press the ‘Alarm Mute’ button to silence the door alarm for 20 minutes.

●●To activate, press the button once. The ‘Alarm Mute’ light will be illuminated when the function is activated.

●●‘Alarm Mute’ will deactivate after 20 minutes and the door alarms will return to normal.

●●To deactivate ‘Alarm Mute’ manually, press the button again. When ‘Alarm Mute’ is deactivated the light is off.

Note: when the fresh food or freezer compartment door is left open for long periods of time food quality and / or safety may be compromised.

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 5 minutes.

●●A continuous alarm will sound if either of the doors have been left open for 5 minutes or longer and the interior compartment light(s) will turn off. The alarm will stop only when the door(s) is closed.

Note: if ‘Alarm Mute’ has been activated the door alarms will be silenced for 20 minutes. After 5 minutes of the doors being left open the compartment light will turn off however the normal door alarms will be suspended. The ‘Alarm Mute’ light will be illuminated to indicate that the appliance is in this mode.

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Key Mute

‘Key Mute’ allows you to silence all button presses.

●●To activate ‘Key Mute’ and silence buttons, press and hold the button for 4 seconds.

●●The icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated.

●●The keys will be silenced when ‘Key Mute’ is activated.

●●Door alarms and ‘Bottle Chill’ alarm will still operate.

●●‘Key Mute’ will not automatically deactivate. To manually deactivate, press and hold the button for 4 seconds.

●●The icon will no longer be illuminated.

Key Lock

‘Key Lock’ allows you to disable the buttons on the internal control panel. This is useful when cleaning your refrigerator.

●●	To activate ‘Key Lock’ press and hold the and buttons for 4 seconds.

●●The icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated.

●●Pressing any of the buttons will cause a raspberry beep to tell you that they are disabled.

●●‘Key Lock’ will not automatically deactivate. To manually deactivate, press and hold the and buttons for 4 seconds.

●●The icon will no longer be illuminated.

Sabbath mode activation

●●To activate ‘Sabbath mode’, open the door(s) of the fresh food compartment and

freezer compartment and then press and hold the	and		buttons on the internal
control panel for 4 seconds.

●●The candle icon will illuminate when ‘Sabbath mode’ has been activated.

When the product is in Sabbath mode:

●●The icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated.

●●All lights on the internal control panel except for the candle icon will be off.

●●The fresh food or freezer compartment lights will not operate when the door(s) is opened.

●●The door alarms will not operate.

●●The internal control panel will not function except to indicate ‘Sabbath mode’ is active as stated above.

●●Opening the door(s) will not affect the compressor or fans.

●●If the power to the refrigerator is turned off whilst in this mode, the product will continue in ‘Sabbath mode’ when the power is restored.

●●‘Sabbath mode’ will automatically de-activate 80 hours after activation.

●● To de-activate earlier than 80 hours press and hold the and buttons for

4 seconds. The candle icon will no longer illuminate on the internal control panel (and external display for Ice & Water models) and functionality of the internal control panel will return to normal.

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Special Functions Bottle Chill

This function allows you to chill your beverages more 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’ function.

●●To activate, press the button on the internal display. The ‘Bottle Chill’ light will be

illuminated when the function is activated. The icon will be illuminated on the external display (Ice & Water models only).

●●An alarm will sound after the 15 minute time has elapsed.

–For non Ice & Water models: open the fresh food compartment door and press

the button on the internal control panel to silence the alarm.

– For Ice & Water models: the icon will flash on the external display. Press the button on the external display to silence the alarm.

●●Remember to remove your beverage from the freezer.

●●To deactivate ‘Bottle Chill’ before 15 minutes has elapsed, press the button again on the internal control panel. When ‘Bottle Chill’ is deactivated the light is off and the icon is not visible on the external display (Ice & Water models only).

Fast Freeze

We have created the ‘Fast Freeze’ feature to help you get the best possible results when freezing fresh food. ‘Fast Freeze’ boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest temperature for 12 hours, which helps to ensure vital freshness, texture and taste are retained during the freezing process.

●●To activate, press the button on the internal display. The ‘Fast Freeze’ light will be illuminated when the function is activated.

●●To deactivate before the 12 hours has elapsed, press the button again. When ‘Fast Freeze’ is deactivated the light is off.

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

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ALL ABOUT THE EXTERNAL DISPLAY	EN
(ICE & WATER MODELS ONLY)

This screen enables you to lock the water dispenser, indicates to you when ‘Bottle Chill’ is activated and when your water filter requires changing.

Electronic external display

EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES

Dispenser lock button and LED light

Bottle Chill indicator

Filter change indicator

Locks/unlocks the water dispenser.

When locked the LED above the button will illuminate.

Icon will illuminate indicating when ‘Bottle Chill’ is activated and flashes when beverage is ready.

Icon will illuminate indicating when water filter requires changing.

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USING YOUR WATER DISPENSER (ICE & WATER MODELS ONLY)

Dispensing

●●	Your water dispenser has been designed for one-handed
	operation.
●●	To dispense water push the dispensing pad gently, using a
	glass or container. This pad requires only a gentle press to
	activate.
●●	To stop the flow of water, simply pull your glass away from
	the dispensing pad.
	Please remember that pressing very hard against the
	dispensing pad will not encourage the dispenser to operate
	faster or produce greater quantities of water.
	Water dispenser
	First use

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Please make sure you have read and followed page 15 before using your 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.

Dispenser Lock

The ‘Dispenser Lock’ prevents water from being dispensed. This is useful when you are cleaning the external display or when there are small children around.

	Press and hold the button for 4 seconds to activate
	‘Dispenser Lock’.
	The light above the ‘Dispenser Lock’ icon will be illuminated.
	Pressing the water dispenser pad will cause a raspberry sound
	indicating to the user that water cannot be dispensed.
	To de-activate the ‘Dispenser Lock’, press and hold the
	button for 4 seconds. The light above the ‘Dispenser Lock’
	icon will no longer be illuminated and water dispensing will	Dispenser Lock
	be enabled.

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WATER FILTER

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All the water to your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a filter cartridge located in a position of your choice outside the refrigerator. This will need changing approximately every 6 months.

●●There is a replacement indicator icon on the internal control panel and external display which will appear when the filter needs replacing. It will flash, as a reminder, when water is dispensed.

●●Replacement filter cartridges are available from your DCS by Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent. The details of the replacement filter cartridge are labelled 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).

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

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

3Discard the 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).

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

6To flush the water filter of any trapped air, harmless carbon fines and to also check for leaks, disconnect the tubing from the back of the refrigerator, aim the end of the tubing into a bucket, turn isolating tap on and run at least 10 qt (10 liters) of water through. Once complete turn isolating tap off. Reconnect the tubing.

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

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	Changing the water filter cartridge

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WATER FILTER

To reset the filter indicator

IMPORTANT!

●●We recommend the water filter to be used from the time of installation.

●●Do not reset indicator before filter is changed or filter monitoring will be inaccurate.

●●Press and hold and for 4 seconds to reset the internal and external filter indicators.

●●The icon on the internal and external displays will turn off when reset.

To disable the filter indicator

Note: if disabled, you will not be reminded to next change your filter.

●●When no filter is fitted, you can disable the filter indicator.

●●Press and hold and for 4 seconds to turn this feature off, the icon will flash once on the internal and external displays.

●●We recommend that you do not disable the filter indicator if you have a filter fitted to the connection.

●●To turn this feature on press and hold and for 4 seconds, the icon on the internal and external displays will flash twice.

IMPORTANT!

●●To avoid serious illness or death, do not use the water filter where water is unsafe or of unknown quality.

●●The water filter cartridge needs to be changed when the filter indicator icon flashes on the interface panel.

●●We recommend the water filter cartridge is replaced when the internal and external

icons illuminate. This will happen every 6 months.

●●If the water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace filter cartridge.

●●The rate of water flow through the water dispenser can slow down as the filter cartridge accumulates any sediments which may be present in the water supplied to your home. This varies depending upon your local water quality, which may require your filter cartridge to be changed more frequently.

●●In cases of excessively reduced filter life we recommend that you consult a local plumber or your water supplier for advice on suitable filtration requirements for the water supplied to your home.

●●Filter replacement is the consumer’s responsibility and will not be covered by the warranty except in the case of faulty parts or materials within the filter cartridge.

●●If the water has not been dispensed for some time or water has an unpleasant taste or odor, flush system by dispensing 10 qt (10 liters) of water.

●●If unpleasant taste or odor persists, you may wish to fit a new filter cartridge.

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