Fisher & Paykel E411TRT3 - User Manual

3 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 may contain the flammable refrigerant isob...

7 Installation instructions 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...

8 Installation instructions 3. 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 cabine...

11 Installation instructions 5. 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...

12 Installation instructions Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments ■ ■ Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit wedges 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 f...

13 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 po...

14 Door conversion If you need to hinge your door on the opposite side we recommend that you call your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or Dealer to make this conversion. ActiveSmart™ refrigerator models with silver handles (on the face of the door) need to be ordered at the point of pu...

15 ActiveSmart ™ operating instructions Models: 635 mm wide E331T, E381T, E411T, E415H 680 mm wide E440T 790 mm wide E521T Temperature control ■ ■ When the refrigerator is first turned on, the powerful cooling system will automatically cool both refrigerator and freezer compartments to their set tem...

16 ActiveSmart ™ operating instructions Sabbath mode ■ ■ To activate Sabbath mode, open both the fresh food and freezer compartment doors and then hold the button on the temperature control panel for 10 seconds. ■ ■ Both the fresh food and freezer compartment indicators will be illuminated indicatin...

17 ActiveSmart ™ special features Fruit and vegetable bin(s) and humidity control lid The fruit and vegetable bin(s) features a unique lid which provides two functions: ■ ■ The humidity lid seals the bin(s) to provide a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruits and vegetables. ■ ■ The hum...

18 ActiveSmart ™ special features Door alarms ■ ■ If the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep after 90 seconds and if the freezer door is left open the alarm will beep after 60 seconds. ■ ■ While either door remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for 5 min...

19 ActiveSmart ™ cleaning care – exterior/interior Exterior Stainless exterior door ■ ■ It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator, to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water. ■ ■ Dry the door with a clean, lint free cloth. ■ ■ The use of any a...

20 ActiveSmart ™ cleaning care – special features 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...

22 ActiveSmart ™ 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 refrig...

23 Cyclic and Compact operating instructions Models: 525 mm wide P120, E169T, C170T, C190, E240B, E249T, C270 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 pl...

24 Cyclic and Compact special features and maintenance 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 c...

25 Cyclic and Compact cleaning care – exterior/interior Exterior Stainless exterior door ■ ■ It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator, to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water. ■ ■ Dry the door with a clean, lint free cloth. ■ ■ The use of ...

26 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 bin(s) and lid (635 mm wide models) ■ ■ Remove bin(s) then the bottom refrigerator shelf. ■ ■ Place the shelf upside dow...

27 Cyclic and Compact cleaning care Defrosting the freezer (C170T model) ■ ■ 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, e...

28 Vertical freezer operating instructions 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 s...

29 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 during manufacturing for normal operating conditions and should not need ...

30 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...

31 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 ...

32 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 from contaminating the cooked product. ■ ■ Delicatessen me...

33 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...

34 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...

35 Problem solving checklist 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...

36 Problem solving checklist Problem Possible causes What to do Condensation/ water in the vegetable bin(s). Fruit and vegetables continue to respire after harvest, giving off water which can form as condensation in the bin(s). A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable sto...

37 Manufacturer’s Warranty You will receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this refrigerator/freezer covering parts and labour for servicing within the countries: New Zealand, Australia, The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. All other countries are excluded. Fisher &am...

38 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 ...

39 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 ...

40 Customer Care In Ireland if you need assistance…* Phone: 1800 625 174 or 01-8077960 Fax: 1800 635 012 Website: www.fisherpaykel.com Postal address: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Unit D2, North Dublin Corporate Park, Swords, Co. Dublin For the rest of the world…* Call your Fisher & Paykel re...

41 European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) EU 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...