Fisher & Paykel RF201A - Manual

4 Safety and warnings When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord. Unplug your refrigerator or freezer before cleaning or replacing the interior lightbulb. Storing food and drinks Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator...

5 Installation instructions Contents of filter kit 1 13 ft (4 m) white ¼” (6 mm) tubing 2 1 x 8” (200 mm) blue tubing 3 1 x pressure reducing valve (PRV ) 4 1 x double sided tape 5 2 x locking keys 6 1 x water filter cartridge and head 7 1 x faucet connection Fig.2 Water connection kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

6 Installation instructions Installation instructions: 1 Ensure that refrigerator is not plugged into a power supply. 2 Locate a cold water supply/feed only suitable for a water connection. Tee & tap fitting is not supplied. If you can’t find the connection faucet, contact an authorised plumber ...

7 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 prev...

8 Installation instructions 22 Run a further 3 qt (3 L) through the system, stopping intermittently to ensure the reservoir is flushed out. Failure to do this will result in excessive dripping from your dispenser. 23 Press until the Ice menu is highlighted then press to turn on the ice maker. Press ...

11 Installation instructions 3. Ventilation and installation To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator and it’s correct operation see recommended cabinetry dimensions below. The appliance is intended to be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 3” (75 mm). E522B RF201A C...

13 Installation instructions 6. What to do if your product is unstable E Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers contact floor. Measure the gap under the front foot, which has come off the floor. Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood, plastic etc) which fits firmly into the g...

15 Before you start using your Ice & Water refrigerator Check refrigerator is switched on and has cooled for at least 2 hours (refer to page 23 – The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer) before use. Check that the water filter has been connected and turned on. Turn on ice maker (refer t...

16 All about the display The display screen enables you to view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator. For example, you can change the temperature in your refrigerator or freezer, and select the Freezer Chill function when you want to quickly freeze meat. You may want a measur...

17 All about the display Display features 4. Measured Fill (see page 21) A pre-measured volume of water can be selected and dispensed automatically. 5. Dispensing water (see page 18) Animation shows you water is being dispensed. 6. Chill (see pages 22 – 23) Freezer Chill When activated this feature ...

18 Using your water dispenser Dispensing pad Your water dispenser has been designed for one handed operation. Simply push your glass up against the dispenser pad found at the back of the dispenser area. This pad requires only a gentle press to activate. Please remember that pressing very hard agains...

19 Using your ice maker Ice maker 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. First use When you first turn your refrigerat...

20 Information about your ice maker Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every 2 – 3 hours, dependent on freezer compartment temperature and number of door openings. The ice cube tray will fill with water after the freezer has reached the correct temperature. The fi...

21 Measured Fill One useful feature of your water dispenser is it’s ability to dispense a pre-measured amount of water. This comes in handy when cooking or preparing drinks. Press the button to highlight the screen and again to cycle through the preset quantities. Fig.21 Metric display Fig.20 US dis...

23 Bottle Chill contd... Important! Do not leave the bottle inside the freezer longer than the time needed for chilling. To deactivate Bottle Chill manually, use the button to scroll to the screen, then use the and buttons until there is no icon in the screen. Note: The freezer chill and bottle chil...

24 Settings Water unit conversion You can change the units your refrigerator uses between US and metric units. To change the units press the button to scroll to the screen option and press one of the or buttons until the desired units are displayed. Key Silent Mode The Key Silent Mode allows you to ...

25 Settings Once in Sabbath Mode: The interior light will not turn on when the refrigerator is opened. The door alarm will not operate. The display will not be illuminated. Electronic control panel will not work. Note: If power is turned off the refrigerator will automatically continue in Sabbath Mo...

26 Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control cover The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique cover which provides two functions: The humidity cover seals the bins and provides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruits and vegetables. The humidity cover prevents condensation, whi...

28 All the water that enters your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a cartridge located in a position of your choice outside the refrigerator. Of course, this will need changing approximately every 6 months or up to 740 gallons (2800 L) depending on the quality of the incoming wa...

29 To reset the filter indicator Important! We recommend the water filter is used from installation. Do not reset monitor before filter is changed or filter monitoring will be inaccurate. Press and hold and buttons for 4 seconds to reset the filter indicator. If present the icon in the screen will d...

30 Measured Fill Calibration The accuracy of your Measured Fill function can be affected by variations in the incoming water pressure. The Measured Fill Calibration Mode allows you to fine-tune the amount of water dispensed from the preselected volumes on your cabinet.The calibration mode is worked ...

31 Replacement of the interior light (Halogen light bulb) Turn the power off at the wall socket before replacing the bulb. The light bulb is located on the top roof of the cabinet at the front. Remove the lens cover using a small screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver in the front center of the lens co...

32 Exterior Stainless exterior doors (Iridium or EZKleen finishes) 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 abrasive or stainless steel cl...

34 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 plastic lid and humidity slides become separated from the glass shelf, follow these instructions to reass...

36 Normal refrigerator sounds Active Smart™ refrigerators, with their excellent energy ratings and cooling performance, can produce sounds somewhat different to your old refrigerator. Normal operational sounds include: Fan air flow sound. Active Smart™ refrigerators have fans which change speed depe...

37 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 meats should b...

38 Storing food in your freezer The use of temperatures of 0˚F (-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 ...

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

40 Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Center Dealer or Customer Care Center. Problem Possible causes What to do Appliance does not operate. No electricity at power...

43 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Water has poor taste/odor. Refrigerator not used for an extended period. Dispense 10 qt (10 L) water so fresh water supply is replenished. Water dispenser does not work and/or icon flashing. Water supply turned off or not connected. Turn water on...

44 Limited warranty When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel whiteware product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a one year limited warranty covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Washington DC and Canada. In Alaska the limited ...