Fisher & Paykel 836848 - User Manual

4 Safety and warnings ■ ■ 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 fr...

5 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. Please follow the installation steps below to e...

7 Installation instructions 3. Ventilation and installation ■ ■ To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator see recommended cabinetry dimensions below. ■ ■ These measurements do not include space for the water filter at the back of the cabinet as we recommend that the filter is placed as cl...

8 Installation instructions Contents of filter kit 1 4 m (13 ft) white 6 mm (¼”) tubing 2 1 x 200 mm (8”) blue tubing 3 1 x pressure reducing valve (PRV ) 4 1 x double sided foam 5 2 x locking keys 6 1 x water filter cartridge and head 7 1 x tap connection – 15 mm (½”) BSP Important! ■ ■ It is imper...

9 Installation instructions Installation instructions: 1 Ensure the refrigerator is not plugged into a power supply. 2 Locate isolation tap for water connection – cold water feed only (dishwasher or sink mixer taps). Tee and tap fitting not supplied. 3 Connect the 200 mm (8”) blue tubing to the outl...

11 Installation instructions Important! ■ ■ All connections must be checked for leaks. ■ ■ Ensure white 6 mm (¼”) tubing is routed away from sharp objects, sharp corners (beware of kinking tube as this will stop water flow), clear of the refrigerator unit compartment and not in a location where it c...

13 Installation instructions 6. What to do if your product is unstable E Gently 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 firm...

14 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 and freezer to run empty f...

15 Installation instructions 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 baking soda (add 1 teaspoon of bak...

16 All about the display The display screen enables you to view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator. For example, you can change the temperature in your fresh food and freezer compartment, and select the Fast Freeze function when you want to quickly freeze meat. You may want...

17 All about the display Display features 4. Freezer (page 18) Bottle Chill (page 18) Fast Freeze (page 18) 5. Dispensing water (page 21) 6. Temperature (page 19) 7. Ice (page 24) 8. Settings/User alerts (pages 19 – 20) Key Silent Mode (page 19) Dispenser and Key Lock (page 19) Key Lock – disables t...

18 Using the display options Bottle Chill This function allows you to chill your beverages more rapidly in the freezer without the worry of forgetting about them. The time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. Bottle Chill allows you to customise this chill time. Recommended times: ■ ...

19 Using the display options The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer ■ ■ When the refrigerator is first turned on it will take approximately 2 to 3 hours to cool. ■ ■ To adjust the temperature of a compartment, use the button to scroll to the screen, use the button to select the compartment...

20 Using the display options Sabbath mode ■ ■ In Sabbath mode alarms, lights and displays are deactivated. ■ ■ Sabbath mode can be activated or deactivated by holding down the , , buttons for 4 seconds. Once in Sabbath mode: ■ ■ The interior light will not turn on when the refrigerator is opened. ■ ...

21 Using your water dispenser 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. ■ ■ When you dispense water, a light will appear above th...

22 Water filter All the water to your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a 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 control panel which will appea...

23 Water filter To reset the filter indicator Important! We recommend the water filter is used from the point of installation.Do not reset indicator before filter is changed or filter monitoring will be inaccurate. ■ ■ Press and hold and buttons for 4 seconds to reset the filter indicator. ■ ■ If th...

24 Ice maker Your ice maker is designed to automatically dispense ice until it senses that the bin is full. So the more ice you use, the more it makes. It is even clever enough to sense when there is no bin in place to catch the ice and it will not dispense any ice. First use ■ ■ When you first turn...

25 Using your ice maker Information about your ice maker ■ ■ Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every 3 – 4 hours, depending on freezer compartment temperature and number of door openings. ■ ■ The ice cube tray will fill with water once the freezer has reached the...

26 Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control lid The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique lid which provides two functions: ■ ■ The humidity lid seals the bins and provides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruit and vegetables. ■ ■ The humidity lid prevents condensation, whic...

27 ActiveSmart ™ special features Slim storage drawer (where fitted) The bins at the bottom of the refrigerator provide storage space for items that you may want to keep separate from the rest of the refrigerator. These slim storage bins can be used for deli item storage, beverages or for defrosting...

28 Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator Exterior Stainless exterior doors ■ ■ It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator, to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth. ■ ■ Dry the door with a clean, lint free cloth. ■ ■ The ...

29 Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator 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 in the refr...

30 Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator Humidity Control System Important! When cleaning the shelf above the vegetable bins, we recommend that you do not disassemble the Humidity Control System from the shelf. In the event that the humidity control lid (plastic lid) and humidity slides become s...

31 Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator To remove trays or fixed bins ■ ■ For ease of removal, empty food from tray/bin first. ■ ■ Hold the centre front of the tray/bin handle. ■ ■ Lift vertically to unclip from the runners and pull tray/bin towards you to remove. ■ ■ Push both runners back int...

32 Refrigerator sounds Normal refrigerator sounds ActiveSmart™ refrigerators, with their excellent energy ratings and cooling performance, can produce sounds somewhat different to your old refrigerator. Normal operational sounds include: ■ ■ Fan air flow sound. ActiveSmart™ refrigerators have fans w...

33 Storing food in your refrigerator Your refrigerator helps to extend the storage times of fresh perishable foods. The cold temperature slows 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 ...

34 Storing food in your refrigerator 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 contaminating the cooked product. ■ ■ Delicatessen meats s...

35 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...

36 Storing food in your freezer Meat, poultry and game ■ ■ Do not try to freeze more than 1 kg meat per 25 L of freezer storage volume at any one time. 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 f...

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

38 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Sides of cabinet are warm. This is normal. Warm area on central door seal. This is normal. Condensation on outside of refrigerator/freezer. Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe dry. Condensation inside fresh food compartment. Frequen...

40 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Water has poor taste/odour. Refrigerator not used for an extended period. Dispense 10 L (10 qt) of water so fresh water supply is replenished. Water dispenser does not work. Water supply turned off or not connected. Turn water on.Press dispenser ...

41 Manufacturer’s Warranty 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 undertakes to: Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for ma...

42 Manufacturer’s Warranty Service under this Manufacturer’s Warranty must be provided by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer (refer to the ‘Customer care’ section at the back of this book). Such service shall be provided during normal business hours. This Warranty certificate should be shown ...

43 Customer Care 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 t...

44 Customer Care 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 In Singapore if you need assistance...* Please call our Fisher &a...