Fisher & Paykel RF442BLGX6, RF442BRPW6 User Manual

ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR

ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE

AND NON-ICE & WATER MODELS

E372B, E402B, E442B, E522B, RF372B, RF402B, RF442B,

RF522B, RF522W, RF522A, RF610A & RF540A models

INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE

NZ AU GB IE EU AE HK SG

CONTENTS

Introduction 3

Safety and warnings 4

Installation instructions 11

Moving or storing your appliance 24

ActiveSmart™ operating instructions 25

Temperature control (all models) 25

All about the external display (Ice & Water models only) 29

Using your water dispenser (Ice & Water models only) 30

Water filter (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only) 31

Using your ice maker (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only) 32

ActiveSmart™ special features 33

Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator 36

Storing food in your refrigerator 40

Storing food in your freezer 42

ActiveSmart™ user warnings and sounds 44

Troubleshooting 45

Manufacturer’s Service & Warranty 50

European Directive 2012/19/EU on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 51

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 go to
our website fisherpaykel.com or contact
your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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

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1

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator.

At Fisher & Paykel we are very proud of this refrigerator. This refrigerator combines size
and storage space with the latest features and functions.

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

We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator.

Refrigerator French door
and freezer drawer

Note: Automatic Ice and non-Ice & Water models do not have an external water dispenser.

Refrigerator door
and freezer drawer

Refrigerator door
and freezer door

ActiveSmart™ refrigerators have two handle options, shown below.

Pocket handlesDesigner handles

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

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WARNING!

Electric Shock Hazard
Read and follow the safety and warnings
outlined in this user guide before operating
this appliance.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric
shock, fire or injury to persons.

This refrigerator contains flammable
refrigerant isobutane (R600a).

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 can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazardsinvolved.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

• 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.

• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
thanthose recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING: 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 trained and supported
service technician 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.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

• 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 trained and
supported service technician 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.

• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

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 trained and supported
service technician 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.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

• 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 and caring for your
refrigerator’ 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.

• Your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported
service technician 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.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

• 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.

Water filter
IMPORTANT!

• The water connection to your Ice & water refrigerator
must be installed by an qualified plumber or Fisher &
Paykel trained and supported service technician and
comply with all state and local laws.

• Installation and use MUST comply with all state
and local plumbing codes. Check with your local
public works department for plumbing codes. You
must follow their guidelines as you install the water
filtration system.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

• To avoid serious illness or death, only connect your
water filter to safe drinking water.

• The water filter cartridge needs to be changed when
the replacement indicator icon illuminates. This will
happen every 6 months.

• If the water filtration system has been allowed to
freeze, replace filter cartridge. Failure to replace the
disposable filter at recommended intervals may lead
to reduced filter performance and failure of the filter,
causing property damage from water leakage or
flooding.

• 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 created ice for some time or ice
has an unpleasant taste or odour dispose of ice and
refer to ‘Automatic ice’ for flushing instructions. If
unpleasant taste or odour persists, you may wish to
fit a new filter cartridge.

• Use new tubing supplied with the refrigerator.
DO NOT reuse old tubing from old water and ice
connections.

• Your water filtration system can withstand up to
120psi (827kPa) of water pressure. Ensure the
supplied pressure reducing valve is installed before
installing the water filtration system. DO NOT install
if water pressure exceeds 120psi (827kPa).

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

To reduce the risk associated with property damage
due to water leakage or flooding:

• DO NOT install systems in areas where ambient
temperatures may go above 38°C or drop below 0.6°C.

• DO NOT install on hot water supply lines. The
maximum operating water temperature of this filter
system is 38°C.

• DO NOT install where water hammer conditions may
occur. If water hammer conditions exist, you must
install a water hammer arrester.

WARNING!

• To reduce the risk associated with choking:

• DO NOT allow children under 3 years of age to have
access to small parts during the installation of the
water filter.

Ice making
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
appliance is inoperation.

• Do not use ice cubes that may have become
discoloured, usually with a green-blue colour. If such
discolouration is noted, discard the ice cubes and
contact your Fisher&Paykel trained and supported
service technician.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance operates correctly.

1. Power

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The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible.

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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.

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

2. Location

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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 and Automatic Ice models

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Your Ice & Water and Automatic Ice refrigerator must be installed by an authorised
plumber or Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician as incorrect
plumbing can lead to water leaks.



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

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLAN VIEW

FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION

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PLAN VIEW

FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS – FULL DOOR ROTATION

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4. Product and cabinetry dimensions

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

Freezer door models (E372B, RF372B, E402B, RF402B, E442B, RF442B, E522B, RF522B)
(Ice & Water, Automatic Ice and non-Ice & Water models)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

E372B

RF372B

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm

Overall height of product 1620 1720 1720 1720

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Overall width of product 635 635 680 790

B

Overall depth of product (excludes handle,

C

includes evaporator)

CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (including minimum clearances) mm

Inside height of cavity 1645 1735 1735 1735

D

Flush with refrigerator chassis — full door rotation

Inside width 675 675 720 830

E

Inside depth 620 620 620 620

F

Flush with refrigerator door — full door rotation

Inside width 790 790 835 945

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Inside depth flush to door

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

Inside width

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Inside depth flush to door

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MINIMUM CLEARANCES mm

Side clearance 20 20 20 20

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door — full rotation

Side clearance — hinge side flush with

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door — 90° rotation

Rear clearance (incl. evaporator tray) 30 30 30 30

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Vent — around top of cupboard (optional) 50 50 50 50

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Top clearance — above refrigerator cabinet 50 50 50 50

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Door clearance — hinge side flush with

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chassis — full rotation

Door clearance — hinge side flush with

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door — full rotation

n/a 695 695 695

n/a 695 695 695

745 745 790 900

n/a 695 695 695

135 135 135 135

520 520 555 645

405 405 440 530

E402B

RF402B

90 90 90 90

E442B

RF442B

E522B

RF522B

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4. Product and cabinetry dimensions

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

Freezer drawer models (RF522W, RF522A, RF610A/RF540A)
(Ice & Water, Automatic Ice and non-Ice & Water models)

RF522W

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RF522A, RF610A/RF540A

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RF522W RF522A

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm

Overall height of product 1720 1720 1800

A

Overall width of product 790 790 900

B

Overall depth of product (excludes handle,

C

includes evaporator)

CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (including minimum air clearances) mm

Inside height of cavity 1735 1735 1810

D

Flush with refrigerator chassis — full door rotation

Inside width 830 830 940

E

Inside depth 620 620 620

F

Flush with refrigerator door — full door rotation

Inside width 945 1060 1170

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Inside depth flush to door 695 695 695

H

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

Inside width 900 1015 1125

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Inside depth flush to door 695 695 695

J

MINIMUM CLEARANCES mm

Side clearance 20 20 20

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Side clearance — hinge side flush with

L

door — full rotation

Side clearance — hinge side flush with

M

door — 90° rotation

Rear clearance (incl. evaporator tray) 30 30 30

N

Vent — around top of cupboard (optional) 50 50 50

O

Top clearance — above refrigerator cabinet 50 50 50

P

Door clearance — hinge side flush with

Q

chassis — full rotation

Door clearance — hinge side flush with

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door — full rotation

695 695 695

135 135 135

90 90 90

645 325 365

530 210 250

RF610A/

RF540A

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