Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF172G, Installation Manual/User Manual

Page 1: ...RF172G model ICE WATER AUTOMATIC ICE INSTALLATION GUIDE USER GUIDE US CA ACTIVESMART REFRIGERATOR ...

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Page 3: ...o register your product visit our website fisherpaykel com Introduction 2 Safety and warnings 3 Installation instructions 6 ActiveSmart special features 14 SmartTouch control panel 14 External display 15 ActiveSmart operating instructions 16 Humidity control system 16 Temperature control 16 Door alarms 17 Alarm Mute 17 Key Mute 17 Key Lock 17 Sabbath Mode activation 18 Using your water dispenser 1...

Page 4: ...f this refrigerator It offers a combination of size and storage space with the latest features and functions Thousands of hours of food care research and refrigeration experience has been programmed into your refrigerator to give you the best possible performance We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator French Door ...

Page 5: ...given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved 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 Keep ventilation openings in the applianc...

Page 6: ...e only soap based cleaning products 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 Disposal Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards The flammable refrigerant gas must be safely removed by a qualified service technician The thermal...

Page 7: ...er to Automatic ice for flushing instructions If unpleasant taste or odor persists you may wish to fit a new filter cartridge Use new tubing supplied with the refrigerator DO NOT reuse old tubing from old water and ice connections Your water filtration system can withstand up to 120psi 827kPa of water pressure Ensure the supplied pressure reducing valve is installed before installing the water fil...

Page 8: ...ial plate located at the front bottom right hand side of the refrigerator when the door is open Ensure your appliance is properly grounded earthed Connect the appliance to the electrical supply 115V 60Hz with the fitted plug and lead Connections to the mains supply should be in accordance with local regulations Location Do not place your refrigerator in direct sunlight Ice Water and Automatic Ice ...

Page 9: ...oor rotation FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS FULL DOOR ROTATION PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR FULL DOOR ROTATION PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR 90 DOOR ROTATION G H B C F E T T T K M O N D P U P J S S S L V Q Q R Q FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS FULL DOOR ROTATION PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR DOOR FULL DOOR ...

Page 10: ...rigerator chassis full door rotation J Inside width 32 11 16 830 k Inside depth 25 3 16 640 Flush with refrigerator door full door rotation l Inside width 39 990 m Inside depth flush to flat door 28 1 4 718 Flush with refrigerator door 90 door rotation for full drawer shelf access the doors need to be open past 90 n Inside width 39 990 o Inside depth flush to flat door 28 1 4 718 MINIMUM CLEARANCE...

Page 11: ...ter hose set to the water inlet valve b 5 Push the plastic molded end ferrule into the water inlet valve Tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight then tighten one additional turn with an adjustable spanner 6 Connect the other end of the water hose set to the water supply valve c Push the plastic molded end ferrule into the water supply valve tighten the compression nut until it is hand t...

Page 12: ...ll the refrigerator into its final position making sure there is the correct air gap between the product and surrounding cabinetry See minimum clearance in cabinetry dimensions table 3 Adjust the front feet down until the refrigerator is leaning backward with the front approximately 3 8 10mm higher than the back This will ensure a good door closing action Levelling of refrigerator doors Open the d...

Page 13: ... the product is pushed back into position Ideally the packing material is large enough to rest against the back wall to prevent it from moving when the cabinet is pushed into position Wall behind refrigerator For example if this foot lifts off the floor when pushing gently on the top front of the refrigerator Packing material goes under rear roller diagonally opposite front foot that lifts Stabili...

Page 14: ...s is to clear the remaining trapped air in the dispenser Ensure your refrigerator has cooled for at least 2 hours before use For Automatic ice model 1 Press to turn on the ice maker The light above the button will illuminate indicating the ice maker is on 2 Press and together for 4 seconds then close the doors The ice tray will empty the water into the bin below The ice tray will only empty after ...

Page 15: ...l go when the refrigerator and freezer have cooled sufficiently Energy efficiency For the most energy efficient use of your appliance Ensure your refrigerator has adequate ventilation Do not cover your appliance with any material that will prevent air from flowing around the cabinet sides Ensure you vacuum around the appliance to remove dust and accumulated debris Keep the appliance and its cabine...

Page 16: ...armer Increases the temperature of compartments Fast Freeze Boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest temperature for 12 hours Bottle Chill Allows you to rapidly chill your beverage for a set time of 15 minutes Ice On Off Indicates when automatic ice maker is on or off Ice Boost Increases ice production up to 30 from standard ice making Key lock Indicates when the buttons on...

Page 17: ...ing EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES Dispenser lock button and LED light Locks unlocks the water dispenser When locked the LED above the button will illuminate Bottle Chill indicator Icon will illuminate indicating when Bottle Chill is activated and flashes when beverage is ready Filter change indicator Icon will illuminate indicating when water filter requires changing Electronic external display ...

Page 18: ...or winter Check the operation of your refrigerator once every 4 hours for the first 24 hours If at any time you notice that the refrigerator is not cooling properly call your installer Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician to verify the unit is operating properly Take immediate steps to prevent food from spoiling by storing in another refrigerator or freezer The internal control p...

Page 19: ...door also deactivates the Alarm Mute Note When the fresh food or freezer compartment door is left open for longer periods of time food quality and or safety may be compromised Key Mute Key mute allows you to silence all button presses To activate key mute press for 4 seconds The icon on the internal control panel illuminates Once key mute is activated all key sounds are silenced Door alarms and th...

Page 20: ...ater or Automatic Ice function prior to your first use of the water dispenser Dispensing Your water dispenser is designed for one handed operation To dispense water gently press the dispensing pad with a glass or container To stop the flow of water simply pull your glass or container away from the dispensing pad Pressing hard against the dispensing pad will not increase the flow or dispense more w...

Page 21: ...e Water and Automatic Ice models and external display which will appear when the filter needs replacing The icon will flash as a reminder when water is dispensed Replacement filter cartridges are available from your Fisher Paykel dealer online or from a Fisher Paykel service technician The details of the replacement filter cartridge are labelled on the cartridge Changing the water filter cartridge...

Page 22: ... ice tray will empty the water into the bin below The ice tray will only empty after the doors are closed 3 Repeat step 2 to remove dust in the ice tray collected during manufacture and transport 4 Empty the water dry the bin and return it correctly 5 Once your ice maker is turned on the first bin of ice may be discoloured This is not harmful and normal during the flushing process Discard the firs...

Page 23: ...ce This scoop provides hygienic access to the ice If a large amount of ice is required remove an ice storage bin and allow ice to fall into the larger bin For maximum ice storage level the stored cubes with the ice scoop If ice is not used often old cubes will become cloudy taste stale will shrink and may stick together Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash in lukewarm water Dry thorough...

Page 24: ...r to its coldest temperature for 12 hours which helps to retain freshness texture and taste during the freezing process To activate press on the internal display The Fast Freeze light will illuminate when the function is activated To deactivate before the 12 hours has elapsed press again When Fast Freeze is deactivated the light is off For best results activate the function before it is required A...

Page 25: ...es half width and full width The cantilever glass shelves are designed to be strong and versatile The half width and full width shelves are removable and can be repositioned in your refrigerator Place the half width shelves side by side when you store large items such as platters Place the half width shelves at different levels to maximise the storage space when you store items of varying heights ...

Page 26: ...the hinge side of the gasket to ensure cleanliness and maintain a good seal Cabinet surround To maximise operating efficiency regularly vacuum the flooring around your refrigerator Cleaning behind your refrigerator is required once or twice a year Wind up the feet and carefully ease the refrigerator out of its position Switch off and unplug Vacuum the flooring behind your refrigerator and the rear...

Page 27: ...deally once every 1 2 weeks Remove the shelves from cabinet and door Wash shelves and storage bins in warm water and detergent rinse in clean water and dry before replacing Wipe all interior surfaces including all door shelves using only liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water or baking soda dissolved in warm water add 1tsp of baking soda to every 16 9 Fl Oz 500ml of water and a soft ...

Page 28: ...on holiday On your return turn on the ice maker and discard the first bin of ice Refer to Using your ice maker section IMPORTANT Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack It is important to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any components inside and outsi...

Page 29: ...efer to ActiveSmart operating instructions Glass shelves for details on how to remove cantilever glass shelves Humidity control lid To remove 1 Remove the shelf directly above the bins follow the steps above 2 Hold the lid firmly and lift the outside edge of the lid up vertically A 3 Slide the lid towards the outside wall of the fridge until the lid unclips from the centre bracket b 4 Pull the lid...

Page 30: ...d onto the runners before use Bin runners are pre lubricated and will not need to be re lubricated during their life Do not attempt to clean grease from the runners as this will affect their ability to function Do not immerse runners in water Freezer bins The top and bottom bins can be removed by lifting the bins vertically out of the runners To remove the center bin 1 For ease of removal empty fo...

Page 31: ...es Discard foods that show sign of spoilage Keep door openings to a minimum to maintain optimum storage temperatures inside your appliance We recommend using Fast Freeze when you are adding food items to your appliance such as after grocery shopping This feature will ensure the food is chilled frozen within the shortest period of time locking in the freshness and extending the shelf life of your f...

Page 32: ...et needs to be placed at an angle or laid down carefully lay it on its side the left hand side when viewed from the front Relocate and install If the appliance has been left on its side for any length of time leave it standing upright as long as you can a few hours before turning on Storing your refrigerator When storing your cleaned appliance leave the doors open This allows air to circulate and ...

Page 33: ...n the system and can be heard as a boiling or gurgling noise An audible hissing sound after closing the freezer door This is due to the pressure difference between the warm air that has entered the cabinet and suddenly cooled and the outside air pressure Other sounds may be heard for the following reasons Cabinet not level Floor uneven or weak Bottles or jars rattling on shelves If this is your fi...

Page 34: ...refrigerator is turned on at wall Light and display not working Product in Sabbath Mode Press and hold and together for 4 seconds Motor operates for long periods Hot weather Minimise door openings to allow temperature to stabilise Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added Temperature control set too low Refer to section Temperature control Doors not sealing properly Check that cab...

Page 35: ...door openings Door gasket leaking Check that gasket is sitting flat and sealing tightly Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wipe dry Door handles out of alignment With time and usage movement may occur Refer to section Installation instructions Tray bin does not slide in and out evenly Packaging trapped Check to ensure no food or packaging is trapped behind the tray bin Runners not extendi...

Page 36: ...r pressure too low Check water pressure Water line kinked squashed Check water line for kinks squashing Filter clogged Water filter may need replacing Ice cubes have odour taste Unsealed packages may be transmitting odour taste Old cubes need to be discarded Ensure food packaging is sealed Interior of freezer needs cleaning Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed Clean refrigerator Poor tas...

Page 37: ... of time Ice will stick together over time Filter warning light is flashing Filter needs replacing Replace filter as soon as possible Ice buildup inside freezer compartment Freezer door not closing tightly Arrange items in freezer so door can close tightly Check and clean door gasket seal Ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud Normal ice maker operation Refer to section ActiveSmart so...

Page 38: ...er may be blocked and need replacing Replace filter see your service and warranty booklet provided with your refrigerator Dispenser Lock activated Press and hold the button for 4 seconds Water frozen in tank Increase temperature to a warmer setting in fresh food compartment and freezer Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser not used for extended period Discard first glass of water dispensed ...

Page 39: ... provided with your refrigerator This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic residential environment This product is not designed for any commercial use Any commercial use by the customer will affect this product s Manufacturer s Warranty Complete and keep safe for reference Model Serial No Purchase Date Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country ...

Page 40: ...tions in this document apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue Under our policy of continuous product improvement these specifications may change at any time You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this dcoument correctly describes the product currently available ...