Fisher & Paykel E442BRE5 - User Manual

4 Safety and warnings ■ ■ Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. ■ ■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. ■ ■ In case of damage to the refrigerant circuit, ventilate the area by opening all windows. Do not operate electrical equipment or any other equipm...

7 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...

12 Installation instructions 6. Connecting water (Ice & Water models only) If your product is an Ice & Water model you must follow steps on pages 12 – 17. 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 doub...

14 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 out...

15 Installation instructions 11 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 double sided foam backing and attach filter to the desired position as located in step 10 (refer to pre...

16 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...

17 Installation instructions Before you start using your Ice & Water refrigerator ■ ■ Check your refrigerator is switched on and has cooled for at least 2 hours before use (refer to page 23 – The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer). ■ ■ Check that the isolation tap has been connected a...

18 Installation instructions 7. 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...

19 Installation instructions 9. 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...

20 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...

21 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...

22 Door conversion ActiveSmart ™ refrigerator models with silver handles need to be ordered at the point of purchase either with left or right opening doors and can not be interchanged. All other models need to have an appropriate conversion kit for that model refrigerator.The kit is available from ...

23 ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Models: 635 mm wide E372B, E402B 680 mm wide E406B, E442B 790 mm wide E522B, RF522A, RF522W 900 mm wide RF610/RF540A The control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator. Temperature control (all models) ■ ■ When th...

25 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 when KE...

26 All about the external display (Ice & Water models only) ActiveSmart™ operating instructions Special Functions Bottle Chill (Elegance, Designer and Ice & Water models only) This function allows you to chill your beverages more rapidly in the freezer without the worry of forgetting about t...

27 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. Keys 1. Dispenser lock button and light Locks/unlocks the water dispenser. Light is on wh...

29 Water filter (Ice & Water 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 replacement indicator icon ...

30 Water filter (Ice & Water 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 for 4 seconds to reset the in...

31 Using your ice maker (Ice & Water 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 ice and it will not...

33 ActiveSmart™ special features (all models) 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. ■ ■ T...

34 ActiveSmart™ special features (all models) 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, ...

35 ActiveSmart™ special features (all models) Manual ice system – RF522W and RF522A (non Ice & Water 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. Information about your manual ice system ■ ■ To ma...

36 Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator Exterior (all models) 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 cl...

37 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...

38 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...

39 Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator To remove produce bins or upper freezer bins ■ ■ To remove bins, roll out the tray and then use two hands when picking up a bin. Picking up a bin one-handed may cause it to crack or break. ■ ■ Remove the bins, wash and replace back onto trays. To remove t...

40 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...

41 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...

42 Storing food in your freezer The use of temperatures of -18°C (0°F) 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 ...

43 Storing food in your freezer Meat, poultry and game ■ ■ Do not try to freeze more than 1 kg (2.2 lb) meat per 25 L (0.9 cu.ft) 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 coo...

44 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 ...

45 Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or the Customer Care Centre. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through Fisher & Paykel Customer Care or online at www....

46 Troubleshooting All models Problem Possible causes What to do Exterior of cabinet is warm. This is normal. Warm area on central door seal (French door models only). This is normal. Condensation on outside of refrigerator/freezer. Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe dry. Condensation...

47 Troubleshooting Ice & Water 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 (refer to page 31). 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 dir...

49 Manufacturer’s Warranty You will receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product 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 excluded. Fisher &a...

50 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 ...

51 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 ...

52 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 In Singapore if you need assistance...* Please call our Fish...

53 European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) GB This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential nega...