Page 3 - CONTENTS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Registration
1 CONTENTS Introduction 3Safety and warnings 4 Installation instructions 7 Moving or storing your appliance 10 Chest freezer operating instructions 11 Chest freezer special features 12 Chest freezer cleaning and care instructions 13 Storing food in your chest freezer 15 Troubleshooting 17Manufacture...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel chest freezer.
3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel chest freezer. At Fisher & Paykel we are very proud of this appliance. This appliance combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. We hope you enjoy your new appliance. RC519 chest freezer The diagram above show...
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 appliance contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (...
Page 7 - Electrical
5 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Electrical ● ● This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions before use. ● ● To allow disconnection of the appliance from the supply after installation, incorporate a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. ● ● Never u...
Page 8 - Storing food and drinks
6 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Storing food and drinks ● ● Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. ● ● Never store volatile or flammable materials in your appliance as they may explode. ● ● Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands ...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; damage the compressor and sealed system.
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 chest freezer to its own power p...
Page 10 - PRODUCT DIMENSIONS; MINIMUM CLEARANCES; mm; Product and cabinetry dimensions
8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RC143 RC201 RC376 RC519 RC719 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm A Overall height of product (when lid closed) 847 847 847 847 847 B Overall width of product 720 940 1240 1650 1860 C Overall depth of product (including hinges) 555 555 695 695 805 D Overall height of product (when lid ...
Page 11 - Before placing food in the freezer compartment; For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:
9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before placing food in the freezer compartment ● ● Remove all external and internal packaging. ● ● Clean the inside of the appliance with a mix of warm water and a small amount of liquid detergent, and a soft cloth to remove manufacturing and transportation dust. ● ● Allo...
Page 12 - MOVING OR STORING YOUR APPLIANCE; Moving your appliance
10 MOVING OR STORING YOUR APPLIANCE If your appliance is turned off for any reason, wait 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow the refrigeration system pressure to equalise before restarting. Moving your appliance ● ● Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all...
Page 13 - CHEST FREEZER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Temperature control; and; Temperature adjustment; Normal operating sounds include:
11 CHEST FREEZER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temperature control ● ● On start up the freezer will be set to its factory setting of -18°C. At this temperature the food will keep for the length specified in the freezer storage guide. Refer to ‘Storing food in your chest freezer’ section for specific guidel...
Page 14 - CHEST FREEZER SPECIAL FEATURES; Fast freeze
12 CHEST FREEZER SPECIAL FEATURES Fast freeze We have created the ‘Fast Freeze’ feature to help you get the best possible results when freezing fresh food. ‘Fast Freeze’ boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest temperature for 56 hours, which helps to ensure vital freshness, ...
Page 15 - CHEST FREEZER CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS; warning may result in death or injury.; Do not use harsh, abrasive cloths on any part of the appliance.; metal components and cracking of plastic components.
13 CHEST FREEZER CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To avoid electric shock always unplug your freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Exterior Clean all exterior surfaces with a mix of warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent, and a soft cloth. If neces...
Page 16 - Defrosting your chest freezer; Switch the power off at the wall.; surface may become irreversibly damaged.
14 CHEST FREEZER CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS ● ● Frost forms faster on the top edge of the freezer compartment in climates of high humidity as this is the area of first contact to the warm moist air when the lid is open. ● ● Your chest freezer is designed with a flexible lid seal to keep warm air...
Page 17 - STORING FOOD IN YOUR CHEST FREEZER; Frozen food care; Choose only high quality foods that freeze well.; MONTHS
15 STORING FOOD IN YOUR CHEST 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 ...
Page 18 - Meat, poultry and game; Do not stuff poultry before freezing.; Fish; Sort and discard any vegetables that are damaged.; Prepared and cooked foods
16 STORING FOOD IN YOUR CHEST 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 froze...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Fault codes; Not sealing properly.
17 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 20 - PROBLEM; Ice buildup
18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Ice buildup inside freezer compartment. Freezer lid not closing tightly. Rearrange items in freezer so lid can close tightly.Check and clean lid gasket seal.Defrost freezer if ice build up is more than 6mm deep. Light not working. Bulb blown. If ...
Page 21 - MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY; This Manufacturer’s Warranty DOES NOT cover
19 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this appliance covering parts and labour for servicing within New Zealand and Australia. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to: Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either fo...
Page 22 - For Australian Customers; Please keep this user guide in a safe place.
20 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 23 - 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
21 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...
