Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RF522A, User Manual

Page 1: ...IDE NZ AU BI EU AE HK SG ACTIVESMART REFRIGERATOR CONTEMPORARY FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER RF522A RF540A RF610A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR FREEZER E372B E402B E442B E522B RF372B RF402B RF442B RF522B RF522W ...

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Page 3: ...3 CONTENTS Registration To register your product visit our website fisherpaykel com register 4 9 10 11 12 22 24 25 30 31 32 36 37 ...

Page 4: ...rd Failure to do so can result in death electric shock fire or injury to persons Read and follow the safety and warnings outlined in this user guide before operating this appliance WARNING This appliance contains flammable refrigerant isobutane R600a ...

Page 5: ...ther than those recommended by the manufacturer z Do not damage the refrigerant circuit z In case of damage to the refrigerant circuit ventilate the area by opening all windows z Do not operate electrical equipment or any other equipment that may produce arcs sparks or flames in the area Contact your Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician immediately to arrange for the appliance to...

Page 6: ...riods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance Storing food and drinks wine z Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance z Never store volatile or flammable materials in your appliance as they may explode z Never freeze liquids in glass containers Liquid expands during freezing which may cause...

Page 7: ...n the replacement indicator icon illuminates This will happen every six months z If the water filtration system has been allowed to freeze replace filter cartridge Failure to replace the disposable filter at recommended intervals may lead to reduced filter performance and failure of the filter causing property damage from water leakage or flooding z In cases of excessively reduced filter life we r...

Page 8: ...ntact your Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician Power failure z In the event of a power interruption the appliance will automatically save the current temperature settings When power is recovered the appliance will revert to the current temperature settings only z Most power failures are corrected within a short period of time 1 2 hours loss of power will not affect the appliance...

Page 9: ... E522B RF372B RF402B RF442B RF522B models have three handle options as shown below Pocket handles Designer handles BEFORE YOU BEGIN z Ensure the installer has completed the final checklist in the installation guide z Read this guide taking special note of the safety and warnings section z Remove all packaging and dispose of it responsibly Recycle items that you can Recessed handles ...

Page 10: ...you to select the compartment to adjust the temperature z Upper light to indicate the refrigerator compartment is selected z Lower light to indicate the freezer compartment is selected 3 Alarm mute deactivates the door alarm for 20 minutes 4 Allows you to adjust the temperature of the selected compartment 5 Allows you to select features FAST FREEZE BOTTLE CHILL ICE ON OFF ICE BOOST The control pan...

Page 11: ... your storage requirements Dairy shelf and door shelves The top door shelf is a dairy compartment for storing butter and cheeses The middle shelves are designed for general items condiments and drinks The bottom shelves are designed to store large drinks or those drinks you require frequent access to Clear windows give ultimate visibility to what is being stored in the door shelves Adjustable door...

Page 12: ...general household foods in the most efficient manner it is recommended to use the product in the factory configuration supplied Moving the shelves and bins will have a minimal impact on efficiency The internal control panel enables you to change and control the temperature of all compartments accurately and independently The internal control panel default setting is to show the set temperature for...

Page 13: ...open subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for five minutes Alarm mute To activate deactivate ALARM MUTE press once The light above the button will illuminate to indicate the refrigerator is muted ALARM MUTE will automatically deactivate after 20 minutes or when the door is closed 1 Key lock KEY LOCK allows you to disable the buttons on the internal control panel This is useful when cleanin...

Page 14: ...cept the Sabbath mode icon z The internal and external control panels will not operate z Sabbath mode automatically deactivates after 80 hours To activate deactivate SABBATH MODE press and together for four seconds The icon on the internal control panel will illuminate when SABBATH MODE is activated 1 If you turn off your refrigerator while in SABBATH MODE it will resume automatically once the ref...

Page 15: ...E light will illuminate To deactivate before the 24 hours has elapsed press again When FAST FREEZE is deactivated the light is off 1 Features FAST FREEZE boosts freezing speed by dropping to its coldest temperature for 24 hours helping retain freshness texture and taste during the freezing process USING YOUR APPLIANCE Fast Freeze Available in Ice Water and Automatic Ice models only ...

Page 16: ...ot visible on the external display Ice Water model only For water dispensing models The icon will flash on the external display Press on the external display to silence the alarm 3 USING YOUR APPLIANCE 1 BOTTLE CHILL rapidly chills your beverages in the freezer for a set time of 15 minutes Depending on bottle size you may need to return it to the freezer and reset Bottle Chill To activate press on...

Page 17: ...tivates ICE BOOST 1 ICE BOOST increases ice production by up to 30 and will automatically deactivate after 24 hours IceOn Off ICE ON OFF activates automatic ice this is only available in the lower compartment Your ice maker is designed to automatically dispense ice into the ice storage bin below until it detects the bin is full The more ice you use the more it makes Before first use the automatic ...

Page 18: ...ic access to ice To access ice cubes take the ice tray and lid from the top of the ice storage bin and place onto a flat surface Take the scoop from the front of the bin scoop cubes into vessel and then replace the scoop tray and lid back to the top of the bin For maximum ice storage level the stored cubes around the bin with the ice scoop If ice is not used often old cubes will become cloudy tast...

Page 19: ...operation Water dispensing models only 3 2 1 4 1 Dispenser lock button and LED light Locks unlocks the water dispenser The LED above the lock button will illuminate when dispenser is locked 2 Bottle Chill indicator Icon will illuminate when BOTTLE CHILL is activated and flashes when the beverage is ready 3 Filter change indicator Icon will illuminate when water filter requires changing 4 Drip tray...

Page 20: ...hrough a filter located internally at the top right corner of the refrigerator Replace your filter cartridge every 6 months z There is a replacement indicator icon on the internal control panel and external display which will appear when the filter needs replacing The icon will flash as a reminder when water is dispensed z Replacement filter cartridges are available from your Fisher Paykel dealer ...

Page 21: ... seconds then close the door s The ice tray will flip twice and empty the water into the bin below The ice tray will flip only after the doors are closed Repeat the cycle to help remove any dust in the ice tray collected during manufacture and transport Empty the water in the bin and return the bin correctly Ensure that the scoop is located in front of the bin Once your ice maker is turned on disc...

Page 22: ...umidity the control can be adjusted towards the fruit setting to reduce drips of water and or wipe the water dry if required z Be aware that a small amount of water in the bins is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage z Use the vegetable setting when you store ethylene sensitive vegetables such as lettuce spinach broccoli cabbage carrots z Use the fruit setting when you store high ethylene fr...

Page 23: ...ng up the back of the shelf and then pulling the shelf forward Slim storage drawer Bottle holder where fitted The bottle holders can be used to store a variety of bottles To position the bottle holder in your refrigerator simply slot the back edge of the bottle holder onto the back trim of any shelf in the refrigerator compartment If you are not using all or some of the bottle holders the unused b...

Page 24: ...ur home WiFi network is turned on z You will be given step by step guidance on your mobile device z It may take up to 10 minutes to connect your appliance On your mobile device 1 Download the app from www fisherpaykel com connect 2 Register and create an account 3 Add your appliance and set up the WiFi connection WIFI CONNECTION ...

Page 25: ... cleaners and solvents may cause damage Cabinet surround To maximise operating efficiency regularly vacuum the flooring around your appliance Cleaning behind the appliance is required once or twice a year More frequent cleaning may be necessary for dusty homes or those with pets shedding hair To do this wind up the feet and carefully ease the refrigerator out of its position Switch off and unplug ...

Page 26: ...h Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean lint free cloth Securely clip the two halves together Re insert the drip tray back into the dispenser panel rounded sides first External display and water dispenser Water dispensing models only Activate the DISPENSER LOCK to prevent water from dispensing when cleaning refer Dipenser lock section for details Clean the pad and external display with a dam...

Page 27: ...y part of the refrigerator or freezer Glass shelves Clean with warm water and detergent Bottle holder where fitted Clean with warm water and detergent The use of abrasive cleaners and solvents may cause damage Automatic ice dispenser Ice Water and Automatic Ice models only We do not recommend you clean the ice maker componentry but it is important to clean the bins occasionally The storage bin sho...

Page 28: ...ch humidity slides onto shelf front corners fit bottom clips into shelf front trim Next slide sideways towards shelf until arm clips onto glass 3 To attach humidity control lid with text facing you align lid with front of shelf Hold lid vertically and fit front end into retainer on shelf Ensure lid fits into retainer as well as underneath humidity slides 4 At the sides of the shelf adjust humidity...

Page 29: ... to clean grease from the runners as this will affect their ability to function Do not immerse runners in water Permanently fixed bins and trays Freezer drawer models only The freezer bins and trays in this model are permanently fixed They cannot be removed from the freezer compartment To clean simply wipe with a soft damp cloth Cleaning the shelf runners 1 Remove all shelving 2 Clean the shelf ru...

Page 30: ...rage times Discard foods that show sign of spoilage z Keep door openings to a minimum to maintain optimum storage temperatures inside your appliance z 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 frozen within the shortest period of time locking in the freshness and extending the shelf life of yo...

Page 31: ...ate the cold air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments producing some air flow sound This is quite normal z Cracking or popping sounds This may occur when the automatic defrost function is operating z Running water sound This is the liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard as a boiling or gurgling noise z An audible hissing sound after closing the freezer door This is due to the pr...

Page 32: ... working Check refrigerator is turned on at the wall or at the isolating switch Motor operates for long periods Hot weather Minimize door openings to allow temperature to stabilize Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added Temperature control set too low See Temperature control section Doors not sealing properly Check that cabinet is level and gasket seals are clean See Cleaning a...

Page 33: ...tor freezer Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wipe dry Condensation inside fridge compartment Frequent or long door openings Minimize door openings Door gasket leaking Check that gasket is sitting flat and sealing tightly Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wipe dry Tray bin does not slide in and out evenly Packaging trapped Check to ensure no food or packaging is trapped behind ...

Page 34: ...n Wrap or cover strong smelling foods Poor taste from incoming water Replacement filter cartridges can be purchased online from fisherpaykel com or by calling Fisher Paykel Customer Care Slow ice cube freezing Door may have been left ajar Close door Freezer compartment set too warm Turn temperature to a colder setting See Temperature control section Small cubes Low water pressure Check water press...

Page 35: ...n in tank Increase temperature to a warmer setting in refrigerator compartment and freezer Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser not used for extended period Discard first glass of water dispensed Tank capacity used recently Allow water time to cool Drips overflow drip tray Air trapped in tank Flush the water filtration system Dispense and discard 1 gal 4L of water then rest the dispenser p...

Page 36: ...nty book 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 products Manufacturer s Warranty For spare parts please contact Fisher Paykel Customer Care Spare parts are available for all Fisher Paykel refrigerators for a minimum per...

Page 37: ...e serial plate or on the documents accompanying the product indicates that this appliance cannot be treated as household waste It shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal of the appliance shall be carried out in accordance with the local environment regulations for waste disposal and ensure the refrigerant circuit is ...

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Page 40: ...nge at any time The product specifications in this guide 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 For current details about model and specification availability in your country please go to our website or contact your local Fisher Paykel dealer ...