Fisher & Paykel RX594, RX616, RX693 User Manual
Side by side refrigerator
RX693, RX594 & RX616 models
Installation instructions
and User guide
CN
Product model number Product name Country of origin
22629 RX693DT7XV2FPCN (RX693) Made in Mexico
22630 RX594DT7XV2FPCN (RX594) Made in Mexico
22631 RX616DJXV2FPCN (RX616) Made in Mexico
Key
R = Refrigerator
X = Side by side
693
594
= Capacity (L)
616
D = Designer
T = Ice and Water through the door
J = Internal Ice
7 = High Spec
X = Stainless
V = Silver cabinet
2 = Generation 2
FP = Fisher & Paykel
CN = China
Contents
Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions 5
Before use 10
All about the display (RX693 / RX594 models) 11
Special functions (RX693 / RX594 models) 12
User Preferences menu (RX693 / RX594 models) 14
All about the display (RX616 model) 16
Fresh food features 20
Freezer features 23
Ice and water 24
Water filter 28
Food storage tips – refrigerator 30
Food storage tips – freezer 31
Care and cleaning 33
Operating sounds 38
Troubleshooting 39
Wiring diagram 46
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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 local website listed on the back cover
or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.
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Introduction
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel side by side refrigerator.
This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. Many
hours have been spent researching how you, our customer, use your refrigerator and what we
can do to make life easier for you.
All refrigerator models have an internal ice maker and select models have ice dispensing, along
with chilled water dispensing through the door.
Select refrigerator models have a number of customisable storage zones, such as a
Beverage Chiller with adjustable temperature settings and a fruit and vegetable bin with
adjustable humidity.
Select models also have some special modes, such as Max Cool that boosts the cooling and
freezing power of your refrigerator, and Speed Ice that will increase ice production.
As your life changes, so can your refrigerator. This book explains the features and functions,
and will help you get the most out of your refrigerator.
We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator!
Fig.1 RX693 / RX594 models Fig.2 RX616 model
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 familiarise
themselves with the information and warnings contained within the Guide.
Safety and warnings
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide
before operating this appliance.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
Important safety precautions
Warning
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:
Danger
This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without supervision. This is
especially important when using the freezer 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:
– Take off the doors
– Leave the shelves in place so that children can not easily climb inside.
The plastic packaging, off your new refrigerator, may be a choking or suffocation hazard to
children. Ensure all plastic is disposed of properly.
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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 Centre will be able to give advice on
environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator.
Electrical
This new appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions
before it is used.
Never unplug your refrigerator 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 your refrigerator is
using. Do not use extension cords or double adapters with these products.
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Safety and warnings
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 Centre because special purpose tools are required.
When moving your appliance back against the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning it or replacing the interior light bulb.
Storing food and drinks
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. 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
and refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.
3) Thawed and warmer than 5˚C – discard all 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 and cause them to crack. Please refer to the Care and cleaning
section of this booklet for further advice.
Installation instructions
WARNING!
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.
Location
Do not install refrigerator near an oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield
refrigerator with cabinet material.
Do not install where temperature falls below 13˚C or rises above 43˚C. Malfunction may occur at
these temperatures.
The refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.
Measuring the opening
When installing your refrigerator, allow 13 mm space at the top and 13 mm space behind
machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for proper air circulation. If the refrigerator is
placed with the door hinges against a wall, you may want to allow additional space so the door
can be opened wider.
Subflooring or floor coverings (ie carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller
than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the levelling procedure under ‘Levelling’, page 8.
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Important!
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.
Transporting your refrigerator
NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator
on its back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in.
This will ensure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging refrigerator in immediately may cause
damage to internal parts.
Use an appliance dolly/trolley when moving refrigerator. AL WAYS truck refrigerator from its side
or back – NEVER from its front.
Protect the outside finish of the refrigerator during transport by wrapping the cabinet in
blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.
Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles
where and when possible. Do not over-tighten. Over- tightening restraints may dent or damage
the outside finish.
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Installation instructions
a
b
Step 2
Door and hinge removal
Some installations require door removal to get the refrigerator to its final location.
Tools needed:
Phillips screwdriver.
9.5 mm hex head driver.
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power
only after replacing doors.
Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing door
removal and replacement.
Failure to do so may result in death, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons.
Caution!
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material, prior to moving
the refrigerator.
Tape decorative panels (select models) securely in place before removing door handles.
Do not adjust the refrigerator to be any shorter than 1740 mm tall (minus hinge and cap).
Doing so may damage underside components.
RX693 / RX594 models
1
Unplug power cord from power source.
2
Remove toe grille (see page 8).
Open both doors 180˚, or as wide as possible.
Note: for refrigerators in operation, shut off water before removing water line from the door.
To disconnect the water line:
Push in white collar (
Pull the door-side tube from the connector (
To reconnect the water line:
Firmly push tube 8 mm into the connector. Use lines on
the tube as a guide for full insertion.
If tube end is damaged, cut off 8 mm
before reconnecting.
If leaking occurs, cut and reconnect the line.
a
) and hold.
b
).
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Installation instructions
3
Step 4
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Fig.4 Door and hinge removal (RX616 model)
Step 5Steps 3 and 4
Close doors.
4
Remove top hinge covers by removing
Phillips screws.
5
Unscrew 8 mm hex head screws from
top hinges.
6
Detach main wire connector harness.
Do not remove screw connecting green
ground wire.
To detach main wire harness, use a flat
blade tool or fingernail to press junction
point between two connectors to release.
7
Remove top hinges along with doors.
8
Remove bottom hinges with a 9.5 mm
hex head driver.
Replacing the doors
To replace the doors, follow the steps in
door and hinge removal in reverse order.
Important!
If water line tube end is damaged, cut off
16 mm before reconnecting.
RX616 model
1
Unplug power cord from power source.
2
Remove toe grille (see page 8).
3
Unscrew screws from top hinges.
4
Remove top hinges along with doors.
5
Remove bottom hinges with a 9.5 mm
hex head driver.
Replacing the doors
To replace the doors, follow the steps in
door and hinge removal in reverse order.
Fig.3 Door and hinge removal
(RX693 / RX594 models)
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Installation instructions
Step 1
a b b a
Steps 2, 3
Handle removal
Handles are installed at the factory.
Tools needed:
4 mm Allen wrench
To remove:
Remove cap-screw from handle mounting post using 4 mm Allen wrench.
Repeat the procedure on all posts to remove the handle.
To replace:
Align handle with the mounting posts.
Fully tighten all cap-screws to secure handle in place.
Levelling
Caution!
To protect personal property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:
Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material.
Do not use power tools when performing levelling procedure.
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level.
Note:
Complete any required door reversal, panel
installation and/or a water supply connection
before levelling.
Some models only have front levelling adjustment
a
screws (
Tools needed:
9.5 mm hex head driver
Carpenter’s level
).
1
Remove toe grille.
Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.
2
Using hex head driver, turn front adjustment
screws (
to lower the front of the refrigerator.
3
Select models also have rear adjustment screws ( b ).
Using the hex head driver, turn each of these
adjustment screws (
refrigerator.
a
) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise
b
) to raise or lower the rear of the
Fig.5 Levelling the refrigerator
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Installation instructions
Step 5
a
4
Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator is 6 mm or ½ bubble higher than back
of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.
5
If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear adjustment screw clockwise to raise
rocking corner.
If doors are uneven, do the following:
Determine which door needs to be raised.
Turn front roller adjustment screw (
front corner of door.
If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its
adjustment range and doors are still not level, raise or
lower the opposite door by turning roller adjustment
screw clockwise or counterclockwise.
Check with level to verify 6 mm tilt to the back for proper door closure.
If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille and hinge covers.
Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.
Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
Connecting the water supply
Important!
It is recommended that an authorised plumber in your state or town is used to install the water
connection, to ensure all local codes and ordinances are followed.
The new tubings supplied with the refrigerator are to be used, old tubings from old Ice and Water
connections should not be used.
a
) clockwise to raise
Installation precautions/warnings
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.
CONFIRM inlet water pressure to refrigeration connection is between 35 psi and 100 psi.
This applies to reverse osmosis systems. If the pressure from your reverse osmosis system is
lower than this, consult a licensed, qualified plumber.
DO NOT use on hot water supply, 38˚C max.
DO NOT install in a location that is susceptible to freezing temperatures as damage to the water
supply, refrigerator or house itself could occur.
AVOID contamination of pipes during installation.
DO NOT use a self piercing or 4.7 mm saddle valve. Both reduce the water flow, can become
clogged over time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
DO NOT service ice maker unless specifically recommended in User Guide or published
user‑repair instructions.
CHECK the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an
old sleeve.
WAIT two to three hours before placing refrigerator in final position to check and correct any
water leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours. Water damage to an improper water connection
may cause mould/ mildew growth. Clean up spills or leakage immediately.
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Before use
Before you start using your refrigerator
Check refrigerator is switched on and has been allowed to cool for three to four hours before
loading with food.
Fit filter if desired (see page 28).
Check the water is connected correctly. No visible leaks.
Turn ice maker on (see page 26).
On RX693 / RX594 models dispense 5 L of water and discard. There may be a 1 minute delay until
water is dispensed as the tank fills.
Discard the first 24 hours worth of ice.
Now you can enjoy the ease and simplicity of automatic ice making, and ice and water being
dispensed out the front of your RX693 or RX594 model.
Fig.6 RX693 / RX594 models Fig.7 RX616 model
Note: Warm cabinet surfaces
At times the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to touch. This is a normal occurrence
that helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more
noticeable when the refrigerator is first started, during hot weather or after excessive or lengthy
door openings.
All about the display (RX693 / RX594 models)
Fig.8 Control panel (RX693 / RX594)
The display screen allows you to view and modify all the features on your refrigerator. You can
change the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer independently, and select the MAX
COOL function when you want to quickly cool or freeze food items. You may want increased
ice production when you are entertaining or want to quickly chill a bottle of wine when friends
arrive unexpectedly. The SPEED ICE and CHILL functions allow for both. The VACATION function
allows you to save valuable energy and reduces the refrigerator’s operational costs.
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The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer
The temperatures are preset at 3˚C in the fresh food compartment and -18˚C in the freezer
compartment. After being initially switched on the refrigerator will take several hours to cool,
depending on the environment it is placed in. You can start to store food in it 3 – 4 hours after it
was turned on.
After placing food in the refrigerator, leave it to stabilise for 24 hours. After this time you may
wish to alter the temperature.
The temperature of the freezer and refrigerator is displayed on, and can be controlled via,
the display.
The COMPARTMENT button allows you to alternate between the freezer compartment (left hand
temperature) and the refrigerator compartment (right hand temperature) on the display.
Before any buttons have been pushed, the display shows the current temperature of both
compartments.
The first touch of
compartment. Further touches of the
1˚C increments.
The display will show the new setting for two seconds and then return to the current
temperature within the selected compartment.
Do not change the temperature more than one degree at a time. Allow the temperature to
stabilise for 24 hours before making another temperature adjustment.
or button shows the current temperature setting in the selected
or button will change the temperature setting in
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Special functions (RX693 / RX594 models)
This refrigerator has four special functions for you to enjoy; MAX COOL, VACATION, CHILL and
SPEED ICE. By default all the options are off.
Special function selection
How to turn special functions on and off:
Press the FUNCTION button to activate the Special Functions display.
Press the FUNCTION button to scroll to the function you wish to turn on or off.
Functions will light up white if off, or red if on.
The selected icon will flash.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the selected function on or off.
The other three icons will be white if off or red if on.
Max Cool
Having either door open for a long time, or loading the refrigerator full of warm food (such as
after a trip to the supermarket) will raise the temperature of the refrigerator. The MAX COOL
function boosts the freezing and cooling power, by dropping both compartments to their
minimum temperatures for 12 hours. This helps to ensure vital nutrients, freshness, texture and
taste of the food items are retained.
After 12 hours
selected temperatures. To deactivate
When the
will turn off automatically, and both compartments return to their previously
before the 12 hours, turn off via the display.
feature is activated neither of the temperature adjustments will operate.
Vacation
If you are going on vacation, activating the VACATION function is an easy way to save energy
and money. Defrosts occur less frequently when
on until deactivated. To deactivate the mode, open either door or turn
the first hour after activation will not deactivate
See ‘Preparing for vacation’ (page 36) for more details.
is on, consuming less energy. will remain
off. Opening a door in
.
Special functions (RX693 / RX594 models)
Chill
This function allows you to chill your beverages in the freezer without the worry of forgetting
about them.
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When activated, CHILL
sounding an alarm. The user alarm will continue to sound until any key on the display is pressed.
You may find larger bottles are not adequately chilled after the 20 minutes. For such bottles,
can be turned on a second time and placed in the freezer again. This should not be done with
smaller bottles, cans or beverages chilled prior to the first
crack and/or explode or the liquid will start to freeze.
will remind you after 20 minutes to remove your beverage by
. This could cause the vessel to
Important!
Do not leave the bottle inside the freezer longer than the time needed for chilling.
Speed Ice
Sometimes you need more ice than normal. SPEED ICE will solve this problem by dropping
the freezer compartment temperature down. This increases ice production by up to a third over
normal production. The
compartment will return to the previously selected temperature.
When
is activated the freezer compartment temperature can not be adjusted.
function will be activated for 24 hours. After 24 hours, the freezer
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