Fisher & Paykel RB60V18, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE USER GUIDE NZ AU UK IE EU HK IN SG INTEGRATED REFRIGERATOR FREEZER RB60V18 RB60V18M ...

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Page 3: ...29 Interior features 34 Maintenance 36 Cleaning care interior exterior 37 Storing food in your refrigerator 38 Storing food in your refrigerator compartment and variable temperature drawer 39 Storing food in your freezer 41 Troubleshooting 43 Wiring diagram 45 Manufacturer s warranty NZ AU GB IE EU HK IN SG 46 Customer care NZ AU GB IE EU HK IN SG 48 Customer care CN 50 European directive 2012 19 ...

Page 4: ...l not be made by children without supervision z Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance z The manufacturer s installation instructions for product and cabinetry ventilation must be followed when installing the appliance z To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance it must be fixed in accordance with installation instructions z Keep ventilation ope...

Page 5: ...refrigerator is designed to operate for many years without the need for service checks However if your refrigerator is malfunctioning have it attended to by your Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician as soon as possible All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician z It is hazardous for anyone other than a Fisher Pa...

Page 6: ... containers Liquid expands during freezing which may cause the container to explode z Never freeze carbonated drinks They may explode z Do not consume food if it is too cold Food removed from the freezer compartment may be cold enough to cause damage when brought into contact with bare skin eg frozen ice cubes Power failure food safety z Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely The...

Page 7: ...er heat producing appliances Ensure your refrigerator has adequate ventilation as shown in the installation instructions During use Avoid overcrowding shelves as this reduces airflow Do not use anything such as aluminium foil wax paper or paper towelling as a shelf liner as this reduces airflow Avoid loading too much warm food in at once and allow good clearances in front of the air ducts within t...

Page 8: ...53 2 7 Cabinet attachment bracket cover H0060222991 1 8 Cabinet attachment bracket H0060113352 1 9 Position adjustment plate H0060222989 1 0 Door gasket baffle H0060223016 2 installed 1 Wood screw 0130100516 32 2 Bottom attachment bracket screw 0060802014 4 3 Top attachment bracket H0060210200 2 installed 4 Top attachment ruler H0060817710 2 installed 8 x 19 Countersunk Twin Thread Posi Screw 8 x ...

Page 9: ...9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR Exploded view 1 4 3 0 2 1 2 5 7 8 9 6 3 3 4 4 3 ...

Page 10: ...TIONS REFRIGERATOR Product dimensions PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm A Overall height 1773 B Overall width 555 C Overall depth 540 D Top door height 1066 E Hinge gap height 12 F Bottom door height 692 SIDE VIEW A c F D E B FRONT VIEW ...

Page 11: ...height 1782 1786 H Inside width 564 570 I Overall depth min 550 MINIMUM CLEARANCES cm2 J Minimum inlet vent area 200cm2 K Minimum outlet vent area 280cm2 The top of the cabinet needs to be vented into the room There should be enough space at the rear of the cabinet to allow cool air to be drawn over the condenser I K H G J J ...

Page 12: ...ing To do this use a flat head screwdriver to remove the covers to the left and right of the control panel Lever the left and right hand covers from the outer edge A as levering from the inner edge may cause damage the to the trim and the control panel Lever the hinge cover from the inner edge B C Left hand cover Right hand cover Hinge cover Control panel A A B Remove the upper and lower hinges C ...

Page 13: ... adjusting plate is needed 3 Cabinet attachment bracket and clearance adjustment plate Fix the cabinet attachment bracket to the refrigerator with the screws provided Then lock the clearance adjustment plate to the left side of the cabinet attachment bracket Installation of cabinet attachment bracket and clearance adjustment plate Enlarged view of clearance adjustment plate ...

Page 14: ...tops are located on the back cover of the compressor Adjust these air flow stops to ensure they make contact with the cabinet Adjusting the air flow stops Air flow stops 5 Door gasket baffle Remove the door gasket baffle from the door and then store for future transportation ...

Page 15: ...st its position to ensure that the clearance adjustment plate is attached to the bottom end of the cupboard side panel and the door gasket is attached to the front end of the cupboard side panel Installation of cabinet Top view cross section Top attachment bracket End surface of clearance adjusting plate Refrigerator door Kitchen cabinet side panel Front line of side surface 3 Make sure the left a...

Page 16: ...d then remove the top attachment bracket and rulers together Do the same for the freezer door Both attachment brackets are required for refrigerator installation Go to page 17 if you are now installing the refrigerator If you do not intend to install the refrigerator at this time store the brackets for later use Top of kitchen cabinet Ruler Latching the rulers onto the cabinet Magnet Top attachmen...

Page 17: ...re the centre line of the top attachment bracket aligns with the centre of the cabinet door The rulers should latch onto the top of the cabinet door 4 Once aligned screw the wood screws in to attach the top attachment bracket to the cabinet door 5 Pull out the rulers on the top attachment bracket Backside of the cabinet door Upper cabinet door Centre line Attaching the top attachment bracket to th...

Page 18: ...w for some horizontal movement of the cabinet door Hanging the upper cabinet door on the height adjustment screws of the refrigerator door Height adjustment screw Height adjustment screw 2 Adjust cabinet doors as per the adjustment method page 21 After adjustment use the bottom attachment brackets to fix the upper cabinet door to the refrigerator door Anchoring the bottom attachment brackets Wood ...

Page 19: ...re the centre line of the top attachment bracket aligns with the centre of the cabinet door The rulers should latch onto the top of the cabinet door 4 Once aligned screw the wood screws in to attach the top attachment bracket to the cabinet door 5 Pull out the rulers on the top attachment bracket Backside of the cabinet door Lower cabinet door Centre line Attaching the top attachment bracket to th...

Page 20: ...abinet door on the height adjusting screws of the freezer door Height adjustment screw Height adjustment screw 2 Close the door the screw should not be tightened Adjust the left and right clearance of the upper end 3 Adjust the cabinet doors as per the adjustment method page 21 Then use the bottom attachment brackets to fix the lower cabinet door to the freezer door Anchoring the bottom attachment...

Page 21: ...of the door panel 2 Loosen the side adjustment nuts B and move the door panel slightly sideways to adjust the side alignment We recommend to use socket spanner to loose or tighten the nuts N so that it can be turned easily without being blocked by the magnet sensor and cabinet door Depth adjustment of the door panel 3 Loosen the depth adjustment nuts C and move the door panel forward backward to a...

Page 22: ...ly adjust the depth A and then tighten the screws 2 Insert the wood screws into the remaining holes in the bottom adjustment bracket after adjusting the horizontal positioning of the cabinet door Fixed screw Side view Depth adjustment A Cabinet door Adjusting bottom of cabinet door Fixed screw Further fixing A ...

Page 23: ...23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REFRIGERATOR 10 Finishing work Positions of final adjustments 4 1 1 2 3 3 3 ...

Page 24: ...r take off the hinge hole sheets and change the position of the hinge Insert hinge hole sheets to the hinge fixing holes on the opposite side B 3 Insert the hinge cover 4 places refer to C C 4 Install the ventilation grill at the kick strip section of the refrigerator cabinet refer to D Fix the ventilation grill into the kick strip Grille can be purchased as an optional accessory Go through spare ...

Page 25: ...RH H0060224901A 2 9 Screw H0130100516 20 2 Top trim H0060114625 1 3 Side trim bottom compartment hinged side H0060114626B 1 4 Side trim top compartment hinged side H0060114626A 1 5 Side trim non hinged side H0060114626 1 1A Top corner hinged LH H0060224900 1 0B Top corner non hinged LH H0060224899A 1 0A Top corner non hinged RH H0060224899 1 1B Top corner hinged RH H0060224900A 1 ...

Page 26: ...he trim clips to the cabinetry Attach brackets at Installation Instructions Refrigerator 1 Preparations before installation Drill hole 15mm back from front edge of cabinet for side trim clips 130mm 130mm 15mm 1600mm 820mm 550mm 130mm 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 ...

Page 27: ...tion of trim kit Attach trims at Installation Instructions Refrigerator 10 Finishing work Note top trim 2 is correct length for cabinets with 16mm wall thickness For 18mm wall thickness 4mm will need to be cut off the top trim 2 4 3 8 7 8 7 1A B 0A B 5 ...

Page 28: ... less than 45 to ensure no damage to the cooling system occurs Storing your refrigerator When storing your cleaned appliance leave the door s open This allows air to circulate and prevents the build up of bacteria and moulds Before using again clean well using a mixture of warm water and baking soda add 1tsp of baking soda to each 500ml of water Rinse with clean water Holiday time We recommend you...

Page 29: ...t button Press this button to scroll through the refrigerator variable temperature drawer and freezer compartments The Compartment icon 3 will illuminate each of the compartments successively with each press of the button 2 4 Temperature select button Press this button to scroll through the temperatures available for each of the compartments The Temperature display 5 will show each of the availabl...

Page 30: ...splayed eg 3 C Default setting for refrigerator compartment temperature Default setting for freezer compartment temperature The selected temperature and compartment will flash and then the temperature display will revert back to the actual measured temperature Available refrigerator compartment temperatures 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 C Available variable temperature drawer temperatures 5 C 4 C 3 C ...

Page 31: ... the refrigerator door open for long periods of time or loading the refrigerator full of warm food such as after a trip to the supermarket will raise the temperature of the compartment Max Cool boosts the cooling power by dropping the refrigerator to a colder temperature for a preset time thereby ensuring vital nutrients freshness texture and taste are retained To activate and deactivate Max Cool ...

Page 32: ...rmal operation Fridge Off This function turns the refrigerator compartment and variable temperature drawer off while the freezer compartment operates as normal Be sure to remove all items from the refrigerator and variable temperature drawers before activating Fridge Off To activate and deactivate Fridge Off To activate Fridge Off press the Menu select button four times The icon will start to flas...

Page 33: ...can start to store food in it 2 3 hours after it has been turned on The refrigerator and variable temperature drawer compartment temperatures will automatically default to settings suitable for the storage of fresh food items and the freezer compartment will default to a setting suitable for frozen food items To change these settings refer to Operating instructions section After placing food in th...

Page 34: ... temperature drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables as well as dairy products deli products and fresh meats The 3 C setting is suitable for most fresh perishable food items such as fruit and vegetables dairy products and deli items If you are storing fruit and vegetables keep the drawer set at 3 C and loosely wrap your produce in plastic bags This will reduce moisture loss and prevent...

Page 35: ...ity slide The bin has a humidity control slide that can be adjusted to fruit or vegetable setting depending on what is being stored in the bins If you are storing fruit set the humidity slide to the fruit setting left side If you are storing vegetables set the humidity slide to the vegetable setting right side If you are storing a mixture of fruit and vegetables position the humidity slide in the ...

Page 36: ...he LED lighting in your refrigerator saves energy and has a long lifetime However if replacement of an LED is required simply call your Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician and they will replace it for you Interior light 12V max 2 5W ...

Page 37: ...t or baking soda dissolved in warm water add 1tsp of baking soda to each 500mls of water Rinse with clean water To help remove old stale refrigerator smells add a few drops of vanilla essence or vinegar to the water before cleaning Do not use harsh abrasive cloths or cleaners or highly perfumed strong smelling cleaners or solvents on any part of the refrigerator as they can cause damage Glass shel...

Page 38: ...ent enables you to set the perfect temperature between 5 C 3 C based on what you are storing Freezer bins Allows for easy storage of frozen items There are recommended storage areas for various foods As cold air circulates inside the refrigerator there is a temperature difference within both the fresh food and freezer compartments Variable temperature compartment Humidity controlled bin Shelving F...

Page 39: ...rs Refrigerate fresh perishable foods as soon as possible after purchase If left at room temperature for any length of time the rate of deterioration will be accelerated Avoid placing food directly in front of air outlets as it may freeze Cold air needs to circulate to maintain safe food storage Do not open the refrigerator door unnecessarily Cool hot foods down before placing them in the refriger...

Page 40: ...rate cooked poultry quickly Remove stuffing from poultry and store separately Fish and seafood Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of purchase Until required refrigerate on a plate loosely covered with plastic wrap waxed paper or foil If storing overnight or longer take particular care to select very fresh fish Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose scales and dirt ...

Page 41: ...nd that only 1kg of food be frozen per 25L freezer capacity About 3kg in small freezers and 4kg in larger freezers Do not pile frozen food around the fan cover This can prevent adequate air circulation Thaw foods preferably in a refrigerator or using a microwave oven or multifunction oven Keep a constant turnover of food Use older items of food first Do not exceed recommended storage times Use goo...

Page 42: ...g Freeze only high quality mature ready to eat vegetables Sort and discard any that are damaged It is necessary to blanch most raw vegetables prior to freezing Blanching involves a short cooking period during which vegetable enzymes are destroyed If these enzymes are not destroyed they cause undesirable physical and chemical changes during freezer storage Vegetables can be blanched in boiling wate...

Page 43: ...t be serviced by the user Contact your Fisher Paykel Dealer or Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician Refrigerator not working See previous section above Motor operates for long periods Hot weather Minimise door openings to allow temperatures to stabilise Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added Temperature control set too low See Operating instructions section on...

Page 44: ...penings Minimise door openings Door gasket leaking Check that gasket is sitting flat and sealing tightly Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wipe dry Ice buildup inside freezer compartment Freezer door not closing tightly Move items in the freezer so that the door can close tightly Check and clean door gasket seal PROBLEM If you hear POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Abnormal sound The refrigerato...

Page 45: ...isplay Panel SW PC Door switch SNR1 PC Temperature sensor SNR2 FC Temperature sensor SNR3 Ice Temperature sensor SNR4 Defrost sensor F Main control board L1 PC Light L2 Variable temperature compartment light H Compressor I VCC board J Fuse 1 K Fuse 2 M Defrost heating element ...

Page 46: ...ses or user warning beeps 6 Correcting damage caused by pests eg rats cockroaches etc 7 Replacement light bulbs B Defects caused by factors other than 1 Normal domestic use or 2 Use in accordance with the product s user guide C Defects to the product caused by accident neglect misuse or act of God D The cost of repairs carried out other than by a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technic...

Page 47: ...facturer s Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable q...

Page 48: ...ork of Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technicians that can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician in your area In Australia if you need assistance Call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants Toll Free 1300 650 590 Fax 07 3826 9298 ...

Page 49: ...pore 408825 For rest of the world Call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants Phone 64 9 273 0660 Fax 64 9 273 0580 Website www fisherpaykel com Postal address Fisher Paykel Appliances Ltd PO Box 58550 Botany Auckland 2163 New Zealand If you call write or contact us via our website please provide your name and address model number serial number date...

Page 50: ...ook If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts please refer to your nearest Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician Customer Care or contact us through our website www fisherpaykel com Manufactured for Fisher Paykel Appliances Ltd 78 Springs Rd East Tamaki Auckland 2013 New Zealand Manufactured by Haier Smart Home Co Ltd Haier Industrial Park Haier Road Qingda...

Page 51: ...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 ...

Page 52: ...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 ...