Fisher & Paykel C270RW - Manuals

3 Storing food and drinks ■ ■ Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator or freezer as they may explode. ■ ■ Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the container to explode. ■ ■ Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode....

4 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 ...

5 Installation instructions 4. 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, a...

6 Installation instructions Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments ■ ■ Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit clips are removed from the refrigerator. These are small rubber stops located at the back of the shelves. ■ ■ Allow the refrigerator or freezer to run empty for...

7 Moving or storing your appliance If your refrigerator or freezer is turned off for any reason, wait 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalise before restarting. Moving your appliance ■ ■ Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power poi...

8 Models: 635 mm wide E331T, E372B, E381T, E402B, E411T, E415H 680 mm wide E406B, E413T, E440T, E442B 790 mm wide E521T, E522B For information on the operation of the Ice & Water control panel please refer to the Ice & Water User Guide. Temperature control ■ ■ When the refrigerator is first ...

9 Sabbath mode ■ ■ To activate the Sabbath mode hold the button on the temperature control panel for 10 seconds. When the product is in Sabbath mode: ■ ■ The light will not operate when the door is opened. ■ ■ The door alarm will not operate. ■ ■ The display will not be illuminated. ■ ■ Opening the ...

10 Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control cover The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique cover which provides two functions: ■ ■ The humidity cover seals the bins to provide a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruits and vegetables. ■ ■ The humidity cover prevents condensatio...

11 Active Smart ™ special features Fault alarms ■ ■ If the electronic controller detects a fault from which it is unable to recover an alarm will sound. ■ ■ When the fresh food compartment door is opened a fault code (specific pattern of lights) will flash red and green on the control panel to alert...

12 Replacement of the interior light (Halogen light bulb) Unplug the refrigerator before replacing the bulb. The light bulb is located on the top roof of the cabinet at the front. ■ ■ Remove the lens cover using a small screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver in the front centre of the lens cover and ge...

13 Active Smart ™ cleaning care – interior/exterior Interior ■ ■ It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freezer clean to help prevent food from becoming contaminated during storage. ■ ■ The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried out (ide...

14 Important! Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your freezer and cause them to crack. It is important to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any plastic components inside and outside your fre...

16 Active Smart ™ cleaning care – special features Roll out fruit and vegetable bin (E415H model) ■ ■ Remove for cleaning by pulling out the compartment until it stops, lifting and then continuing to slide it forward until it is fully extended. ■ ■ Rest the door front on the floor and with the refri...

17 Models: 525 mm wide P120, E169T, C170T, C190, E240B, E249T, C270 (Compact Models) 635 mm wide C373, E373, C450, E450 Temperature control ■ ■ The control has been factory set for normal operating conditions. ■ ■ Allow the refrigerator to run empty for 2 – 3 hours before placing food inside the fre...

18 P120 Ice box This is designed for short-term storage of frozen foods and ice only. It is recommended that the tray is kept in place under the ice box at all times. Door alarms (E169T, E240B, E249T, E373, E450 models only) ■ ■ If the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep aft...

19 Interior ■ ■ It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freezer clean to help prevent food from becoming contaminated during storage. ■ ■ The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried out (ideally once every 1 to 2 weeks) in the refrigerator...

20 Cyclic and Compact cleaning care – special features Vegetable bin (525 mm wide models – except P120 models) ■ ■ Wash in warm water and detergent. Rinse and dry. Fruit and vegetable bins and cover (635 mm wide models) ■ ■ Remove bins then the bottom refrigerator shelf. ■ ■ Place the shelf upside d...

21 Defrosting the freezer model C170T ■ ■ It is recommended that a freezer be defrosted when the frost is greater than 6 mm thick. ■ ■ Remove all frozen food and wrap it in several layers of paper. Place food in the refrigerator compartment or a cool environment, eg insulated picnic bin. ■ ■ Switch ...

22 Models: 525 mm wide E150, E210 635 mm wide E308, E388 Temperature control ■ ■ The cabinet control is located at the bottom rear of the cabinet. ■ ■ The control has been factory set to position 4 for normal operating conditions. ■ ■ The freezer temperature should be approximately -18°C. ■ ■ Re-adj...

23 Chest freezers operating instructions Temperature control ■ ■ The temperature of the freezer is controlled by a thermostat fitted near the right-hand rear corner of the freezer. ■ ■ The thermostat has been set to position 4 at manufacturing for normal operating conditions and should not need adju...

24 Chest freezers special features and maintenance Defrosting your chest freezer ■ ■ It is recommended that your freezer be defrosted when the frost is greater than 6 mm thick using the plastic scraper provided. ■ ■ Remove all frozen food and wrap it in several layers of paper. Place in a refrigerat...

25 Storing fresh, perishable foods in your refrigerator helps to extend storage times. The cold temperatures slow down the major causes of food spoilage – namely, the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, and chemical and physical reactions. Fresh food care The quality of food before it is placed i...

26 Red meat ■ ■ Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper, plastic wrap or foil. ■ ■ Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any juices lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product. ■ ■ Delicatessen meats should be used within the reco...

27 Storing food in your freezer The use of temperatures of -18˚C or colder to store food means that the food can be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration temperatures are used. This is because the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts are stopped, and chemical and physical reactions are se...

28 Storing food in your freezer Meat, poultry and game ■ ■ Do not try to freeze more than 1 kg meat per 25 L freezer capacity. Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture. ■ ■ Do not stuff poultry before freezing. ■ ■ Red meat can be cooked from frozen, or from the partly or complet...

29 If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or Customer Care Centre. Problem Possible causes What to do Appliance does not operate. No electricity at power outlet. Check that the plug is correctl...

31 You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. Fisher & Paykel undertake to: Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part...

32 Before you call for service or assistance… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 Your appliance is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. 3 You have read the problem solving at the back of the book. If after checking these points y...

33 In Ireland if you need assistance…* Phone: 1800 625 174 or 01-8077960 Fax: 1800 635 012 Email: [email protected] Postal address: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Unit D2, North Dublin Corporate Park, Swords, Co. Dublin For the rest of the world…* Call your Fisher & Paykel Retailer/Dealer from ...