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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator Ice & Water, Automatic Ice and non-Ice & Water models RF135B, RF170B, RF170W, RF170A and RF201A models US CA
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    or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer. Registration Register your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible. To register your product visit our website: www.fisherpaykel.com Note that the word 'refrigerator', throughout this user guide, refers to the combination
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    you for buying a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator. At Fisher & Paykel we are very proud of this 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
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    in the user guide. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! When refrigerant circuit, ventilate 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
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    service checks. However, if your refrigerator is malfunctioning, have it attended to by your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician Please refer to the 'Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator' section of this user guide for further information. Disposal Extreme care must be
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    freezer has thawed: - Ice crystals still visible - food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended. - Thawed but refrigerator cold - refreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some cooked food can be refrozen but use as soon as possible. Meat, fish, poultry
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    Ice models ●● Your Ice & Water and Automatic Ice refrigerator must be installed by an authorized plumber or Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician as incorrect plumbing can lead to water leaks. ●● Fisher & Paykel Appliances does not accept responsibility for damage (including water
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    and cabinetry dimensions If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits. PLAN VIEW Freezer door models (RF135B and RF170B) (Ice & Water, Automatic Ice and non-Ice & Water models) FLUSH WITH REFRIGERATOR CHASSIS - FULL DOOR ROTATION
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS A Overall height of product B Overall width of product C Overall depth of product (excludes handle, includes rear compartment cover) CABINETRY DIMENSIONS (including minimum clearances) D Inside height of cavity Flush with refrigerator chassis - full
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    OO PP NN L R B 4. Product and cabinetry dimensions If integrating your refrigerator, please follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits. Freezer drawer models (RF170W, RF170A, RF201A) E (Ice & Water, Automatic Ice and non-Ice & WaterNmodels)K K RF170W O F O RF170A
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS A Overall height of product B Overall width of product RF170W inches ) 32 11/16" (830) F Inside depth 24 7/16" (620) 24 7/16" (620) Flush with refrigerator door - full door rotation G Inside width H Inside depth flush to door 37 3/16" (945) 27 3/8"
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Rear compartment cover dimensions S TU V W 110VAC cord and water inlet dimensions 110VAC AND WATER INLET DIMENSIONS S Power cord T Water inlet to bottom U 110VAC to bottom V
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    in some circumstances. ●● The water connection to your Ice & Water refrigerator must be installed by an authorized plumber or Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. ●● The water connection instructions below are intended only for the professional installer. ●● The new tubings
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation instructions: 1 Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. 2 Locate a cold that this location is beside the water filter supply faucet in a cupboard beside the refrigerator. ●● A minimum clearance of 2 1/2" (64mm) from the bottom of the filter
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS !1 Attach adhesive foam pad to the back of the water Run the 1/4" (6mm) tubing to the back of the refrigerator ensuring there is enough tubing to pull the refrigerator out for service. !3 Using the measurement guide shown in Diagram 6, mark out 5/8" (16mm), on the
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! ●● All connections must be checked for leaks. ●● Ensure 1/4" (6mm) tubing is routed away from sharp objects, sharp corners (beware of kinking the tube as this will stop water flow), clear of the refrigerator rear compartment and not in a location where it
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you start using the Ice & Water or Automatic Ice function ●● Check your refrigerator is switched on. ●● Check that the isolation tap has been connected and turned on. ●● Allow at least 2 hours for your refrigerator to cool before use. For Ice & Water models only: ●●
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Installation (all models) Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers, designed for moving the product in the forwards and backwards direction. Avoid moving the product in a sideways direction
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. What to do if your product is unstable A Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers contact the lifts off the floor when pushing gently on the top front of the refrigerator C Roll the refrigerator back into position and adjust front feet as per step 7 C. (
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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments ●● Remove all internal packaging. Ensure that all transit clips are removed from the refrigerator. These are small rubber stoppers located at the back of the shelves. ●● Clean the inside of the appliance with a
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    feet to the right as far as they will turn. ●● Ease the refrigerator out of its position. Tuck the power cord away, tape the shelves in 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
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    ) The fresh food compartment of your refrigerator has been fitted with a soft closing activation range). ●● The soft closing feature is located inside the door cavity therefore it is not serviceable by the user. If a problem occurs, please contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service
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    ™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models: 25" (635mm) wide 31 1/8" (790mm) wide 35 3/8" (900mm) wide RF135B RF170B, RF170W, RF170A RF201A The control panel enables you to view and modify features and options on your refrigerator. Temperature control (all models) ●● When the refrigerator is
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    INSTRUCTIONS Fresh the interior of your refrigerator press the 'Alarm Mute' button to silence the door alarm for 20 minutes. ●● To activate, press the button activated. ●● 'Alarm Mute' will deactivate after 20 minutes and the door alarms will return to normal. ●● To deactivate 'Alarm Mute' manually
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Door alarms manually deactivate, press and hold the button for 4 seconds. ●● The icon will no longer be illuminated. Key Lock (all models) 'Key Lock' allows you to disable the buttons on the internal control panel. This is useful when cleaning your refrigerator. ●● To activate
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    ACTIVESMART™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sabbath mode activation (all models) ●● To activate 'Sabbath mode', open the door indicate 'Sabbath mode' is active as stated above. ●● Opening the door(s) will not affect the compressor or fans. ●● If the power to the refrigerator is turned off whilst in
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    INSTRUCTIONS For best results we recommend that you activate the function before it is required. Alternatively, activate it when placing food into the freezer. is paused once your ice bin is full. ●● To manually deactivate this feature press the button again. The light above the button will be
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    DISPLAY (ICE & WATER MODELS ONLY) This screen enables you to lock the water dispenser, indicates to you when 'Bottle Chill' is activated and when your water filter requires changing. Electronic external display EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES Dispenser lock button and LED light Locks/unlocks the water
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    will be illuminated. ●● Pressing the water dispenser pad will cause a raspberry sound indicating to the user that water cannot be dispensed. ●● To de-activate the 'Dispenser Lock', press and hold the button for 4 seconds. The light above the 'Dispenser Lock' icon will no longer be illuminated and
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    ●● Replacement filter cartridges are available from your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. The details of the replacement filter and to also check for leaks, disconnect the tubing from the back of the refrigerator, aim the end of the tubing into a bucket, turn isolating tap on
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    WATER FILTER (ICE & WATER AND AUTOMATIC ICE MODELS ONLY) To reset the filter indicator IMPORTANT! ●● We recommend the water filter to be used from the time of installation. ●● Do not reset indicator before filter is changed or filter monitoring will be inaccurate. ●● Press and hold and for 4
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    when there is no bin in place to catch the ice and it will not dispense any ice. First use ●● When you first turn your refrigerator on after installation, the ice maker will be off. The light above the 'Ice On/Off' icon will be off. ●● To turn your ice maker
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    'Ice Boost' function is activated, ice production will increase refrigerator is in operation. ●● Do not use ice cubes that may have become discolored, usually with a green-blue color. If such discoloration is noted, discard the ice cubes and contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service
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    ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Manual ice system (selected models only) An ice storage bin which bin, ice storage bin, ice tray, lid and scoop in correct position Accessing your ice Information about your manual ice system ●● To make ice, take the ice tray and lid from the top of the ice storage
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    ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control lid The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique lid which provides two functions: ●● The humidity lid seals the bins and provides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruit and vegetables. ●● The humidity lid
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    Bottle holder (where fitted) Slim storage drawer ●● 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 fresh food compartment. ●● If you are not
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    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. ●● Vacuum the flooring behind your appliance and the rear compartment cover (where fitted) to remove dust
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    to crack. It is important to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any components inside and outside your refrigerator. Avoid using anti-bacterial cleaning products on either the interior or exterior of the cabinet as they may cause rusting of metal components and
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    CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Humidity Control System IMPORTANT! When cleaning the shelf lid (plastic lid) and humidity slides become separated from the glass shelf, follow these instructions to reassemble. Retainer Humidity Slides 1 Turn shelf upside down. 2 To attach humidity slides
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    vacation/holiday ●● Turn the ice maker to OFF on the internal control panel. ●● Shut off the water supply to the refrigerator. ●● On your return, turn on the water supply to the refrigerator. ●● Dispense 4qt (4L) of water and discard to ensure the water tank is refilled with fresh water. ●● Turn on
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    smelling foods are wrapped or covered and stored away from foods such as butter, milk and cream which can be easily tainted by strong odors. ●● 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
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    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
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    means that the food can be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration temperatures are used. This is because the growth of bacteria, moulds giving optimum freezing results. It is recommended that the function is activated approximately 2 hours before required. ●● Freeze immediately or as quickly
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    STORING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER Meat, poultry and game ●● Do not try to freeze more than 2.2lb (1kg) of meat per 25qt (25L) of freezer storage volume at any one time. Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture. ●● Do not stuff poultry before freezing. ●● Red meat can be cooked from
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    may be heard for the following reasons: - Cabinet not level. - Floor uneven or weak. - Bottles or jars rattling on shelves. ●● If this is your first refrigerator with an ice maker, you will hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. They are normal ice making sounds and are not cause for concern
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    TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or the Customer Care Center. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Center
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    TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM Unfamiliar noises. Water in the vegetable bins. Exterior of cabinet is warm. Warm spot on central door seal. (French door models only). Condensation on outside of refrigerator TO DO Refer to sections 'Installation instructions' or 'ActiveSmart™ user warnings and
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only PROBLEM Automatic ice maker does not work. Ice discarded. Ensure food packaging is sealed. Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed. Clean refrigerator. Filter may need changing. A new filter may need to be installed. Force 2 - 3 ice
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only PROBLEM Wet ice/ ice clumping. Filter warning replacing. Freezer door not closing tightly. Normal ice maker operation. Ambient temperature very warm. Refrigerator is in high usage. WHAT TO DO Check water pressure. Replace filter. Gently tap
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water models only PROBLEM Water has poor taste/odor. Water dispenser does not work. Water in first glass is warm. Drips overflow drip-shelf. Water flow rate has slowed down. POSSIBLE CAUSES Refrigerator not used for an extended period. Water supply turned off or not
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    have read the 'Troubleshooting' section. If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts or any questions about operating the product, please refer to the Service & Warranty booklet for warranty details and your nearest Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or
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    www.fisherpaykel.com © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2016. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under
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US CA
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
USER GUIDE
ActiveSmart™ Refrigerator
Ice & Water, Automatic Ice and non-Ice & Water models
RF135B, RF170B, RF170W, RF170A and RF201A models