Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF605QDUVX1, User Manual

Page 1: ...RF605QDUVX1 RF605QDVX1 models ICE WATER AUTOMATIC ICE AND NON ICE WATER MODELS USER GUIDE NZ AU ACTIVESMART REFRIGERATOR ...

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Page 3: ...duction 3 Safety and warnings 4 Installation instructions 9 ActiveSmart special features 18 SmartTouch control panel 18 External display 19 Variable Temperature Zone 20 Humidity control system 20 ActiveSmart operating instructions 21 Temperature control 21 Door alarms 22 Alarm Mute 22 Key Mute 22 Key Lock 22 Sabbath mode activation 23 Using your water dispenser 23 Water filter 24 Using your ice ma...

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Page 5: ... refrigerator This refrigerator combines 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 RF605QDUVX1 RF605QDVX1 ...

Page 6: ...RTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and unders...

Page 7: ...entilate the area by opening all windows 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 be repaired It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service person to service this appliance In Queensland the authorised ser...

Page 8: ...eplaced by your Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician because special purpose tools are required When moving your appliance away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord WARNING Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer IMPORTANT Your refrigerator is d...

Page 9: ... guide for further information Disposal Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards The flammable refrigerant gas must be safely removed The thermal insulation foam in this appliance contains flammable insulation blowing gases any exposed foam may be highly flammable and must be carefully treated during disposal The doors and panels should be removed and the sh...

Page 10: ...old enough to cause damage when brought into contact with bare skin eg frozen ice cubes Power failure food safety Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely The food may be dangerous to eat Follow the recommendations below if you discover food in your freezer has thawed Ice crystals still visible food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended Thawed b...

Page 11: ...f the refrigerator when the door is open Ensure your appliance is properly grounded earthed Connect the appliance to the electrical supply 220V 240V 50Hz 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 or beside any heat generating appliance such as a cooktop oven or dishwasher I...

Page 12: ...E C H S S S J L K P R P R I O O T U LE 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 F G C S S S J L K M P R P P R Q R I O O T U N D Flush with refrigerator door 90 door rotation PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS FULL DOOR ROTATION PLAN VIEW FLUSH WITH REFRI...

Page 13: ...on I Inside width 945 J Inside depth 640 Flush with refrigerator door full door rotation K Inside width 1105 L Inside depth flush to flat door 718 Flush with refrigerator door 90 door rotation for full drawer shelf access the doors need to be open past 90 M Inside width 1105 N Inside depth flush to flat door 718 MINIMUM CLEARANCES mm O Side clearance 20 P Side clearance hinge side flush with door ...

Page 14: ...d more space while installing the filter 2 Remove the plastic wrapping of the new filter 3 Insert the filter into the filter head refer to B 4 Push the filter firmly all the way into the filter head then turn the filter clockwise until it locks into place refer to C If the filter will not turn ensure that the filter is pushed firmly into the filter head 5 Push the entire filter back into the brack...

Page 15: ...PLV is pointing away from the tap The arrow indicates the direction of water flow 5 Insert the other end of the short tubing firmly to the tap connection Refer to C The tubing should push in at least 16mm before reaching the stop 6 Pull gently on the short tubing to ensure it is locked in place refer to D 7 Secure the connection by attaching a locking key in between the tap connection and locking ...

Page 16: ...sk B Roll 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 C Adjust the front feet down until the refrigerator is leaning backward with the front approximately 10mm higher than the back This will ensure a good door closing action Levelling of refrigerator doors Open th...

Page 17: ...rips of water coming out of the dispenser for a few days after installation This 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 the button to turn on the ice maker The light above the button will illuminate indicating the ice maker is on 2 Press the and buttons together for 4 seconds and the...

Page 18: ...n place when 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 l...

Page 19: ...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 it s cabin...

Page 20: ...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 the control panel are disabled Filter change indicator Icon will illum...

Page 21: ...requires changing 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 ...

Page 22: ...hill mode is the perfect mode for storing highly perishable meats poultry and seafood to ensure they retain their vital freshness Chill mode also allows for storage of alcoholic beverages such as beer Fridge 3 C The ideal mode for fresh foods such as fruit and vegetables dairy products meats and drinks Refer to page 36 for more information on recommended food items and storage information Humidity...

Page 23: ...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 panel default setting is to show the set temperature for the fresh food compartment Adjusting the temperature Fresh food compartment Press the button once to adjust the fresh food compartment temperature The fresh food compartment light will...

Page 24: ...or 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 the button for 4 seconds The icon on the internal control panel illuminates Once key mute is activated all key sounds are silenced Door alar...

Page 25: ...Water 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 ...

Page 26: ...e internal control panel Ice Water and Automatic Ice models and external display Ice Water models only 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 ...

Page 27: ... when the ice maker is on Press and hold and together for 4 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 locate...

Page 28: ...e 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 thoroughl...

Page 29: ...lay Ice Water model only Fast Freeze Fast Freeze boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest temperature for 12 hours which helps to retain freshness texture and taste during the freezing process To activate press the button on the internal display The Fast Freeze light will illuminate when the function is activated To deactivate before the 12 hours has elapsed press the butto...

Page 30: ... light in the centre of the scale To increase the temperature of your selected Food Mode press the button Each light displayed will increase the temperature setting slightly When all three lights on the right are showing this is the warmest setting To decrease the temperature of your selected Food Mode press the button Each light displayed will decrease the temperature setting slightly When all th...

Page 31: ...site directions Turn the ice tray over the ice storage bin to dislodge the cubes into the bin Fill the ice tray with clean water and repeat to fill the ice storage bin Attached to the ice storage bin is the ice scoop which provides hygienic 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 ...

Page 32: ...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 To remove for repositioning 1 Hol...

Page 33: ...ly petroleum jelly lightly on 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 ...

Page 34: ... Clean the pad and interface panel with a damp soft lint free cloth Drip tray Water dispensing models only To clean remove the drip tray from the dispenser panel Pull the two halves of the tray apart Clean with liquid detergent dissolved in water and a soft lint free cloth Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean lint free cloth Securely clip the two halves together Re insert the drip tray back...

Page 35: ... soft lint free cloth Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean lint free cloth Freezer bins Clean with liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free cloth Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean lint free cloth Ice storage bin Clean your ice bin and discard any old ice in the bottom of the bin s regularly Use only liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free...

Page 36: ...towards you refer to C Note Refer to Operating Instructions 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 refer to A 3 Slide the lid towards the outside wall of the fridge until the lid unclips from the centre bracket refe...

Page 37: ...not be removed from the freezer compartment To clean simply wipe with a soft damp cloth IMPORTANT Ensure that bins are securely clipped 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 Holiday Vacation Before...

Page 38: ...and drinks are cooled sufficiently before placing them in the refrigerator Hot foods may cause other foods to warm to unsafe temperatures If in contact with plastic components of your refrigerator hot containers may cause damage Additionally hot foods may cause an in increase in energy consumption Ensure raw and cooked foods are stored in separate air tight containers to prevent cross contaminatio...

Page 39: ...ger ensure the whole fish is cleaned and dried before covering and storing preferably on a bed of ice in your refrigerator Ensure fish fillets and other seafood are treated the same way Keep shellfish chilled at all times and consume within 1 2 days Fruit and Vegetables Not all fruits and vegetables are suitable for prolonged refrigeration storage at temperatures below 5 C Undesirable physical and...

Page 40: ...t defrosting When freezing foods containing liquids or semi solids ensure there is a 20 50mm head space to allow the foods to expand as they freeze Keep door openings to a minimum Avoid opening the door unnecessarily Ensure air is removed from food packaging This will avoid large formation of ice crystals and prevent freezer burn on foods The formation of small ice crystals is normal Ensure hot fo...

Page 41: ...r desserts while fruits packed without sugar are better used for cooking Vegetables Not all vegetables are suitable for freezing eg lettuce radishes and onions Only select ripe and ready to eat vegetables recommended for freezing Ensure vegetables are sorted and damaged parts are discarded Blanch vegetables before freezing This technique inhibits vegetable enzymes and helps preserve the colour fla...

Page 42: ...s are never re frozen Defrosted foods can only be refrozen after it has been cooked Red meats poultry and game Red meat can be cooked from frozen or from the partly or completely defrosted states Ensure extra cooking time is given when cooking from the frozen state Ensure poultry is completely defrosted before cooking and never use the frozen juices for cooking Fish and seafood Ensure fish does no...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...Check 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 th...

Page 46: ...imise 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 e...

Page 47: ...t Customer Care Water 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 r...

Page 48: ...artment for a length 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 se...

Page 49: ...dispenser Filter 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 wa...

Page 50: ...k 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 Complete and keep safe for reference Model Serial No Purchase Date Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country ...

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Page 52: ...ations in this booklet 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 booklet correctly describes the product currently available ...