Page 3 - CONTENTS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Registration
1 CONTENTS Introduction 3Safety and warnings 4 Installation instructions 9 Moving or storing your appliance 22 Soft close door feature (selected models only) 23 ActiveSmart™ operating instructions 24 Temperature control 24 All about the external display (Ice & Water models only) 28 Using your wa...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmartTM refrigerator.
3 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 exp...
Page 6 - SAFETY AND WARNINGS; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
4 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. R600a This refrigerator contains flammable refrigerant isobutan...
Page 7 - Electrical
5 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...
Page 8 - Cleaning
6 SAFETY AND WARNINGS 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 ...
Page 9 - Disposal
7 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 fu...
Page 10 - Power failure — food safety
8 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...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible.
9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 po...
Page 12 - Product and cabinetry dimensions; D A; D A; D A
10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 ...
Page 16 - Contents of filter kit; INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS/WARNING
14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Connecting water (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models) Contents of filter kit 1 1 x 4m long x Ø6mm (1/4”) tubing 2 1 x 200mm (8”) short Ø6mm (1/4”) 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 ...
Page 17 - Installation instructions:
15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation instructions: 1 Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. 2 Locate a cold water supply/feed only suitable for a water connection. Tee and tap fitting is not supplied. 3 Connect the 200mm (8”) tubing to the outlet of the PRV (blue collet) an...
Page 18 - Attach double sided foam to the back of the water
16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS !1 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 wit...
Page 20 - Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function; Check your refrigerator is switched on.
18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function ● ● Check your refrigerator is switched on. ● ● Check that the isolation tap has been connected and turned on. ● ● Allow at least 2 hours for your refrigerator to cool before use. For Ice & Water mo...
Page 21 - Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet; Levelling of refrigerator doors
19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Installation (all models) Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ 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...
Page 22 - What to do if your product is unstable; Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear; Make small adjustments to front feet where necessary.
20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8. What to do if your product is unstable A 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...
Page 23 - Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments; For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:
21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 wit...
Page 24 - MOVING OR STORING YOUR APPLIANCE; Moving your refrigerator; Turn the adjustable feet to the right as far as they will turn.; Storing your refrigerator
22 MOVING OR STORING YOUR APPLIANCE 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 equalise before restarting. Moving your refrigerator ● ● Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Rem...
Page 25 - SOFT CLOSE DOOR FEATURE; The speed of soft closing can depend on:; French door soft close models only
23 SOFT CLOSE DOOR FEATURE (SELECTED MODELS ONLY) 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...
Page 26 - ACTIVESMARTTM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Internal control panel to adjust temperatures
24 ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 635mm wide E372B, E402B, RF372B, RF402B 680mm wide E442B, RF442B 790mm wide E522B, RF522A, RF522W, RF522B 900mm wide RF610A/RF540A The control panel enables you to view and modify features and options on your refrigerator. Temperature control (all model...
Page 27 - The freezer temperature can be altered by pressing the or buttons.
25 ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fresh food compartment (all models) ● ● 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 ...
Page 28 - When the product is in Sabbath mode:
26 ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Key Mute (all models) ‘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 whe...
Page 29 - Special Functions
27 ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Special Functions Bottle Chill (selected models only) 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 ...
Page 30 - ALL ABOUT THE EXTERNAL DISPLAY; EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES; Dispenser lock button
28 ALL ABOUT THE EXTERNAL DISPLAY (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 lig...
Page 31 - USING YOUR WATER DISPENSER; Dispensing; The light above the ‘Dispenser Lock’ icon will be illuminated.
29 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 wat...
Page 32 - WATER FILTER; installed in the recommended orientation).
30 WATER FILTER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) 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 replaceme...
Page 33 - The
31 WATER FILTER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) 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 fo...
Page 34 - USING YOUR ICE MAKER; First use; We recommend that you turn the ice maker off if:
32 USING YOUR ICE MAKER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) Ice On/Off 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...
Page 35 - Information about your ice maker; The ice cube tray will fill with water.; Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.
33 USING YOUR ICE MAKER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) Information about your ice maker ● ● Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every 3 – 4 hours, depending on the freezer compartment temperature and the number of door openings. ● ● When the ‘Ice B...
Page 36 - ACTIVESMARTTM SPECIAL FEATURES; Information about your manual ice system
34 ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Manual ice system (selected models only) An ice storage bin which sits inside the upper top freezer bin provides storage for and gives you access to clean, clear ice cubes. Upper left freezer bin, ice storage bin, ice tray, lid and scoop in correct position Accessing...
Page 37 - Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control lid; Salad
35 ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES 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 l...
Page 38 - The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles.; Glass shelves; Glass shelves can be repositioned in the cabinet as desired.
36 ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Slim storage drawer (where fitted) The slim bins at the bottom of the fresh food compartment 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 ...
Page 39 - CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR; Stainless exterior doors
37 CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Exterior (all models) Stainless exterior doors ● ● Clean the exterior door with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth. ● ● Dry the door with a lint-free cloth. ● ● The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and sol...
Page 40 - Clean with warm water and detergent or a glass cleaner.; Automatic ice dispenser (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only); Wash bin in lukewarm water. Dry thoroughly and replace.; metal components and cracking of plastic components.
38 CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Interior (all models) ● ● 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 ou...
Page 41 - Humidity Control System; Turn shelf upside down.
39 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...
Page 42 - To remove trays or fixed bins
40 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...
Page 43 - STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR; Fresh food care; Select foods that are very fresh and of high quality.; Dairy foods and eggs
41 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 any chemical and physical reactions. Fresh food care The qual...
Page 44 - Red meat; Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 – 2 days.; Precooked foods and leftovers; Keep for only 1 – 2 days.; Fruit and vegetable bins
42 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...
Page 45 - STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER; Frozen food care; Choose only high quality foods that freeze well.; MONTHS
43 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...
Page 46 - Meat, poultry and game; Do not stuff poultry before freezing.; Fish; Sort and discard any vegetables that are damaged.; Prepared and cooked foods
44 STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Meat, poultry and game ● ● Do not try to freeze more than 1kg of meat per 25L 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 ...
Page 47 - ACTIVESMARTTM USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS; User warnings; Normal operational sounds include:
45 ACTIVESMART™ USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS User warnings Faults In the unlikely event a fault occurs the icon will illuminate on the internal control panel and an alarm will sound when the fresh food compartment door is opened. ● ● Please count the number of beeps made when the fresh food compartment ...
Page 48 - TROUBLESHOOTING; All models
46 TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or the Customer Care Centre. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through Fisher & Paykel Customer C...
Page 49 - Minimise door openings.
47 TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water in the vegetable bins. Condensation is formed by the water produced by fruit and vegetables. A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage.Wipe out water with a cloth.Set humidity slide to low humid...
Page 50 - Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only; Automatic ice
48 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Automatic ice maker does not work. Ice maker has not been turned on. Switch on ice maker. Bin is in the wrong way or there is no bin in place. Place bin so scoop is on the right side.Ice bin sits dire...
Page 52 - Ice & Water models only
50 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water models only PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water has poor taste/odour. Refrigerator not used for an extended period. Dispense 4L of water so fresh water supply is replenished. Water dispenser does not work. Water supply turned off or not connected. Turn water o...
Page 53 - MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY; This Manufacturer’s Warranty DOES NOT cover
51 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this refrigerator covering parts and labour for servicing within the countries: New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. All other countries are exclu...
Page 54 - For Australian Customers; Please keep this user guide in a safe place.
52 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY Service under this Manufacturer’s Warranty must be provided by a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician (refer to the ‘Customer Care’ section at the back of this book). Such service shall be provided during normal business hours. This Manufacturer’s W...
Page 55 - CUSTOMER CARE; Your product is correctly installed.; In New Zealand if you need assistance...*; If you need service...*; In Australia if you need assistance...*; Fisher & Paykel Appliances Australia Pty Ltd, PO Box 798, Cleveland; In the United Kingdom if you need assistance...*
53 CUSTOMER CARE Before you call for service or assistance... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: 1 Your product is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. 3 You have read the ‘Troubleshooting’ se...
Page 56 - In Ireland if you need assistance...*; New Zealand
54 CUSTOMER CARE In Ireland if you need assistance…* Call the Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants. Phone: 1800 625 174 or 01-8077960 Fax: 1800 635 012 Website: www.fisherpaykel.com Postal address: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Unit D2, North Du...
Page 57 - WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE); The symbol
55 EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) GB This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential nega...
Page 60 - NZ AU GB IE EU AE HK SG
844937 A 04.16 www.fisherpaykel.com © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2016. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at ...
