Fisher & Paykel RX594 - Manual

4 Safety and warnings 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 along its length or at either the plug or appliance end. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your ...

5 Installation instructions WARNING! Electric Shock HazardRead and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 4.Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. Location Do not install refrigerator near an ove...

6 Installation instructions Door and hinge removal Some installations require door removal to get the refrigerator to its final location. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver. 9.5 mm hex head driver. WARNING! Electric Shock HazardDisconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power on...

7 Installation instructions 3 Close doors. 4 Remove top hinge covers by removing Phillips screws. 5 Unscrew 8 mm hex head screws from top hinges. 6 Detach main wire connector harness. Do not remove screw connecting green ground wire. To detach main wire harness, use a flat blade tool or fingernail t...

8 Installation instructions Handle removal Handles are installed at the factory. Tools needed: 4 mm Allen wrench To remove: Remove cap-screw from handle mounting post using 4 mm Allen wrench. Repeat the procedure on all posts to remove the handle. To replace: Align handle with the mounting posts. Fu...

9 Installation instructions 4 Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator is 6 mm or ½ bubble higher than back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side. 5 If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear adjustment screw clockwise to raise roc...

10 Before you start using your refrigerator Check refrigerator is switched on and has been allowed to cool for three to four hours before loading with food. Fit filter if desired (see page 28). Check the water is connected correctly. No visible leaks. Turn ice maker on (see page 26). On RX693 / RX59...

11 Fig.8 Control panel (RX693 / RX594) The display screen allows you to view and modify all the features on your refrigerator. You can change the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer independently, and select the MAX COOL function when you want to quickly cool or freeze food items. You may w...

14 User Preferences menu (RX693 / RX594 models) User Preferences menu The User Preferences menu allows you to further customise your refrigerator, altering the settings to suit you. To access the User Preferences menu, hold down the COMPARTMENT button for four seconds. When in the User Preferences m...

15 User Preferences menu (RX693 / RX594 models) Temperature Alarm (tP) When activated the Temperature Alarm tells you if compartment temperatures exceed normal operating temperatures due to power outage (or other event) by sounding an alarm repeatedly. The alarm will not sound if either Sabbath mode...

17 Speed Ice Sometimes you need more ice than normal. Speed Ice will solve this problem by dropping the freezer compartment temperature, increasing ice production by up to a third over normal production. To activate Speed Ice simply press the SPEED ICE button The indicator light will illuminate, and...

20 The fresh food compartment is designed to keep your food as fresh, nutritious and flavoursome as possible. Fruit and vegetable storage Fruit and vegetables stored in the normal refrigerator environment will lose moisture very quickly to the cold, dry air. This decreases their storage life as they...

21 There are a number of customisable storage options throughout the compartment. Shelves Caution! To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with food. Ensure shelf is secure before placing items on shelf. Handle tempered glass...

22 Dairy shelf The dairy shelf provides con venient door storage for spreadable items such as butter and margarine. On select models, this compartment can be moved to several different locations to accommodate storage needs. To remove: Slide dairy shelf up and pull out. To install: Slide assembly in...

23 Shelves Shelves can be removed to meet individual storage needs. To remove shelf: Snap right side of shelf up from cabinet railing or wall mounting clips and slide to the right. To install shelf: Replace shelf in left side cabinet railing. Snap shelf into right side cabinet railing (or wall mount...

24 Refrigerator models RX693 and RX594 are equipped with an ice and water system that automatically makes and dispenses cubed and crushed ice, and filters, chills and dispenses water. The RX616 model is equipped with an ice system only that automatically makes cubed ice. Once your refrigerator has b...

25 Display and Dispenser Lock (RX693 / RX594 models only) When the dispenser is locked, neither ice nor water can be dispensed. To lock the dispenser press and hold the button for two seconds (the display will also be locked). The icon will be displayed on the screen. Continuing to hold the button f...

26 Ice and water Light A light activates within the dispenser cavity when dispensing ice or water with the back dispensing pad or FRONT FILL button. Automatic ice maker Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed on page 9. Proper water flow and a level refrigerator are essential for opt...

27 Ice and water WARNING! Mechanical HazardDo not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect you from possible injury. It will also prevent interference with moving parts of the ejector mechanism and the heating element t...

28 Water filter Contact an authorised plumber if you want to install a water filter in the water system. A water filter is not supplied with the product. If you wish to use the internal water filter fitting in the product, the filter is an extra accessory that you must purchase (contact your local F...

29 RX693 / RX594 models only 5 Reduce water spurts by flushing air from system. Run water continuously for two minutes through dispenser until water runs steady. During initial use, allow about a 1 – 2 minute delay in water dispensing, to allow internal water tank to fill. Additional flushing may be...

30 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 raw meat contaminating cooked meat. Poultry Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running w...

31 Freezing food at -18˚C reduces microbial activity, and chemical and physical reactions. This allows food to be kept for considerably longer than when stored in the refrigerator. Frozen food care For best results: Choose only good quality foods that freeze well. Store at -18˚C or colder. Take care...

32 Food storage tips – freezer Meat, poultry and game Meat should be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture. Do not stuff poultry before freezing. Always thaw poultry completely before cooking. Red meat can be cooked from frozen, or from partly or completely thawed states. Remember to allow...

33 Care and cleaning Refrigerator cleaning chart Important! When cleaning your refrigerator, please pay attention to the chart below. Improper cleaning can result in damage to your refrigerator. Do not place buckets, shelves, or accessories in the dishwasher. Part Do Do not use Cabinet Exterior Stai...

34 Care and cleaning Removing odours from refrigerator WARNING! Electric Shock HazardDisconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, reconnect power.Failure to do so can result in death or injury to persons. 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and turn the refrigerator off. 2 D...

35 Replacing light bulbs WARNING! Electric Shock HazardDisconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, reconnect power.Failure to do so can result in death or injury to persons. Caution! To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: Bef...

36 Preparing for vacation Caution! If there is any possibility that the temperature where the refrigerator is located can drop below freezing, the entire water supply system (including the water tank and the water valve) must be drained by a qualified servicer if going on vacation. Note: only RX693 ...

37 Upon your return After a short vacation or absence: Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve (see page 9). Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessary. On RX693 / RX594 models run 10 – 15 glasses of water from the dispenser to flush out the system. Restart the ...

38 Improvements in refrigeration design may mean your new refrigerator produces sounds that are different to other models. These improvements have created a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, more energy efficient and quieter overall. Because new units are quieter, sounds may be detecte...

39 If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Centre Dealer or Customer Care Centre. Problem Possible causes What to do Freezer control and lights are on, but compressor is not operating....

40 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Food temperature is too warm. Door is not closing properly. Refrigerator is not level. See page 8 for details on how to level your refrigerator.Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according to the chart on page 33.Check for intern...

41 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Refrigerator or ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud. Normal operation. See page 38. Temperature-controlled drawer and/or bins do not close freely. Contents of drawer or positioning of items in the surrounding compartment could be ...

42 Ice and water (RX693 / RX594 models only) Problem Possible causes What to do No indicator lights are lit on display. Freezer door is not closed. Verify that freezer door is closed. Power is removed from the control when freezer door is opened. Refrigerator is not plugged in. Plug in refrigerator....

43 Ice and water (RX693 / RX594 models only) Problem Possible causes What to do Water flow is slower than normal. Water pressure is too low. Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrig...

44 Troubleshooting Ice and water system (all models) Problem Possible causes What to do Ice maker is not producing enough ice or ice is malformed. Ice maker has just been installed or a large amount of ice has been used. Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin or for ice maker to restock after emp...

45 Ice and water system (all models) Problem Possible causes What to do Ice maker is not producing ice. Ice maker arm is up. Confirm ice maker arm is down. See ‘Automatic ice maker’, page 26. Household water supply is not reaching water valve. See ‘Connecting the water supply’, page 9. Tubing has ki...