Page 3 - CONTENTS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Registration
1 CONTENTS IMPORTANT! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please go to our website fisherpaykel.com or contact your local...
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 • 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 that shows cracks or abrasion ...
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 12 - Ice making
10 SAFETY AND WARNINGS To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage or flooding: • DO NOT install systems in areas where ambient temperatures may go above 38°C or drop below 0.6°C. • DO NOT install on hot water supply lines. The maximum operating water temperature of this ...
Page 13 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible.
11 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 p...
Page 14 - Product and cabinetry dimensions; D A; D A; D A
12 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 18 - Contents of filter kit; INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS/WARNING
16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Connecting water (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models) Contents of filter kit A 1 x tap connection B 1 x short tubing C 1 x locking key D 1 x pressure reducing valve (PRV) E 1 x water filter cartridge F 1 x wall mounting bracket, filter head and tubing G 2 x scre...
Page 19 - Installation instructions:
17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation instructions: 1 Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. 2 Locate a cold water supply/feed that is suitable for a water connection. 3 Connect the tap connection fitting ( A ) to the tap. Connect the short tubing ( B ) to the outlet of the ...
Page 20 - To flush the water filter of any trapped air,
18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Attach the wall mounting bracket with the two screws provided, attach the bottom screw first then the top screw (refer to Diagram 5). 8 Insert the filter water into the filter head. Push the filter firmly into the filter head and turn in a clockwise direction until it ...
Page 22 - Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function; For Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models:
20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function ● ● Check your refrigerator is switched on. ● ● Allow at least 2 hours for your refrigerator to cool before use. ● ● Complete all the flushing steps detailed in this installation/user guide to ensure op...
Page 23 - Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet; Levelling of refrigerator doors
21 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 24 - What to do if your product is unstable; Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear; Make small adjustments to front feet where necessary.
22 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 25 - Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments; For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:
23 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 26 - MOVING OR STORING YOUR APPLIANCE; Moving your refrigerator; Turn the adjustable feet to the right as far as they will turn.; Storing your refrigerator
24 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 27 - ACTIVESMARTTM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; This will take between 2 – 3 hours.; Internal control panel to adjust temperatures
25 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 28 - The freezer temperature can be altered by pressing the or buttons.
26 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 29 - When the product is in Sabbath mode:
27 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 30 - Special Functions
28 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 31 - ALL ABOUT THE EXTERNAL DISPLAY; EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES; Dispenser lock button
29 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. EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES Dispenser lock button and LED light Locks/unlocks the water d...
Page 32 - USING YOUR WATER DISPENSER; Dispensing; The light above the ‘Dispenser Lock’ icon will be illuminated.
30 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 33 - WATER FILTER; To reset the filter indicator; The; To disable the filter indicator; When no filter is fitted, you can disable the filter indicator.
31 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 34 - USING YOUR ICE MAKER; Ensure all bins are in place when the ice making; Turn your ice maker off if:; Information about your ice maker
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. To turn your ice maker on, press the button. The light above the ‘Ice On/Off...
Page 35 - ACTIVESMARTTM SPECIAL FEATURES; Information about your manual ice system
33 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 36 - Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control lid; Salad
34 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 37 - The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles.; Glass shelves; Glass shelves can be repositioned in the cabinet as desired.
35 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 38 - CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR; Stainless exterior doors
36 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 39 - 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.
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...
Page 40 - Humidity Control System; Turn shelf upside down.
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...
Page 41 - To remove trays or fixed bins
39 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 42 - STORING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR; Fresh food care; Select foods that are very fresh and of high quality.; Dairy foods and eggs
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...
Page 43 - 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
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...
Page 44 - STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER; Frozen food care; Choose only high quality foods that freeze well.; MONTHS
42 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 45 - Meat, poultry and game; Do not stuff poultry before freezing.; Fish; Sort and discard any vegetables that are damaged.; Prepared and cooked foods
43 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 46 - ACTIVESMARTTM USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS; User warnings; Normal operational sounds include:
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 ...
Page 47 - TROUBLESHOOTING; All models
45 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 48 - Minimise door openings.
46 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 49 - Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only; Automatic ice
47 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 51 - Ice & Water models only
49 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 52 - MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE & WARRANTY; Complete and keep safe for reference:
50 MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE & WARRANTY For details of your manufacturer’s warranty and contacts for servicing, please refer to your separate ‘Service & Warranty’ book provided with your refrigerator. Complete and keep safe for reference: Model Serial No. Purchase Date Purchaser Dealer Suburb T...
Page 53 - WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE); The symbol
51 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...
