DCS RF195A Mounting instructions

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Installation instructions
and User guide
Ice & Water refrigerator
RF195A model
Instructions d’installation
et Guide d’utilisation
Réfrigérateur Ice & Water
Modèle RF195A

English Page 1 – 44
Français Page 45 – 89

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Contents
Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions 5
Before you start using your Ice & Water refrigerator 15
All about the display 16
Using the display options 18
Bottle Chill 18
Fast Freeze 18
The temperature of your refrigerator and freezer 19
Settings 19
User warnings 20
Using your water dispenser 21
Water filter 22
Using your ice maker 24
ActiveSmart™ special features 26
ActiveSmart™ maintenance 28
Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator 29
On vacation/holiday 32
Refrigerator sounds 33
Storing food in your refrigerator 34
Storing food in your freezer 35
Troubleshooting 37
Limited warranty 41
Filter performance data sheet 88
Important!
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The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are
subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification
availability in your country, please visit our local website listed on the back cover
or contact your local DCS by Fisher & Paykel dealer.
Note that the word “refrigerator” throughout this User Guide, refers to combination
refrigerator/freezer products.

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Thank you for buying a DCS by Fisher & Paykel refrigerator with internal ice maker and chilled
water dispensing through the door.
This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. Many
hours have been spent researching how you, our customer, use your refrigerator and what we
can do to make life easier for you.
As your life changes, so can your refrigerator. This book explains the features and functions, and
will help you get the most out of your refrigerator.
We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator.
Introduction
Important!
It is important that this User Guide be retained with your refrigerator for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, please ensure that the User Guide
is left with the appliance. This will ensure that the new owner can familiarize themselves with
the information and warnings contained within the Guide.
Fig.1 RF195A refrigerator

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WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide
before operating this appliance.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
Important safety precautions
Warning
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:
Danger
This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without supervision. This
is especially important when using the freezer drawer compartment. Young children should be
supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
– Take off the doors
– Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Disposal
Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards. The
refrigerant gas must be safely removed and for the safety of young children, remove doors.
Your DCS Authorized Service Agency or DCS Customer Care Representative will be able to give
advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.
Electrical
This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before
it is used.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket.
Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point outlet socket as your refrigerator or
use extension cords or double adapters.
Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or at either the plug
or appliance end.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your DCS Authorized Service
Agency because special purpose tools are required.
Safety and warnings

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When moving your appliance back against the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or replacing the interior lightbulb.
Storing food and drinks
Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator or freezer as they may explode.
Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the
container to explode.
Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode.
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
Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Follow the recommendations below if
you discover food in your freezer has thawed:
1) Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than
recommended.
2) 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 – use immediately or
cook then refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.
3) Thawed and warmer than 41°F (5°C) – discard all food.
Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.
Important!
Cleaning
Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic
components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning section of
this booklet for further advice.
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Installation instructions
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide
before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 4.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
Please follow the steps for installation to ensure your appliance operates correctly.
1. Power
The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible.
To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator to its
own power point. Do not plug in any other appliance at this power point or use extension cords
and double adaptors, as the combined weight of both power cords can pull the double adaptor
from a wall outlet socket.
For power requirements, refer to the information on the serial plate located at the front bottom
right-hand side of the refrigerator when the door is open.
It is essential that the appliance be properly grounded (earthed).
2. Location
Your refrigerator should not be located in direct sunlight or next to any heat generating
appliance such as a cooktop, oven or dishwasher.
As your product is an Ice & Water model, a water supply must be available to connect to the
refrigerator. Refer to page 8 for ice and water installation instructions.

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RF195A
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
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3. Ventilation and installation
To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator and its correct operation see
recommended cabinetry dimensions below.
The appliance is intended to be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding
3” (75 mm).
RF195A
Cabinetry dimensions (including minimum air clearances) inches mm
A inside height 70 / 1791
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
B inside width 36 915
C inside depth 24 / 622
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
D inside width 46 / 1175
E inside depth flush to flat door 27 / 696
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
F inside width 44 / 1130
G inside depth flush to flat door 27 / 696
Minimum clearances
H side clearance / 5
I side clearance – hinge side flush with door – 90° rotation 3 / 90
J side clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation 5 / 135
K rear clearance (incl. rear compartment cover) 125
L top clearance 1 / 44.5
M vent 2 50
N door clearance – hinge side flush with chassis – full rotation 16 / 415
O door clearance – hinge side flush door – full rotation 11 / 285
Note: an integration surround kit is available through your local DCS dealer or Authorized Service
Agency to trim a 72” high x 36” wide cabinetry opening.
This requires no rear cabinet venting (M).

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4. Water connection
Important!
It is important that all installations meet local plumbing code requirements. If you are unsure,
consult a licensed, qualified plumber.
Connect ⁄” (6.35 mm) OD copper tubing to household plumbing to ensure compliance with local
codes and compliances.
The new connections supplied with the refrigerator are to be used. Old connections from old
Ice & Water products should not be used.
Installation precautions/warnings
DO NOT use the Ice & Water system with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
CONFIRM inlet water pressure to refrigerator connection is between 35 psi and 100 psi. This
applies to reverse osmosis systems. If the pressure from your reverse osmosis system is lower
than this, consult a licensed, qualified plumber.
DO NOT connect or use on hot water supply (100°F (38°C )max).
DO NOT install where electrical wires or water pipes may be located behind the wall and in the
path of drilling.
CHECK for any water leaks before placing refrigerator in its final position. Recheck for leaks after
24 hours. Water damage due to an improper water connection may cause mold / mildew growth.
Clean up spills and leakage immediately.
DO NOT use a self piercing or ⁄” (4.7 mm) saddle valve. Both reduce the water flow, can become
clogged over time, and may cause leaks if repairs are attempted.
USE copper tubing only to run from the incoming water supply to the refrigerator. Plastic tubing
is not recommended.
Tools needed
¼“ (6.35 mm) outer diameter soft drawn copper tubing. There should be less than 10 feet
(3 meters) from the inlet connection to the refrigerator. The tube needs to easily cover the
distance.
Shut-off valve (requires a ¼“ (6.35 mm) hole to be drilled into the water supply line before valve
attachment).
Adjustable wrench.
¼” (6.35mm) hex nut driver.
Note:
Use copper tubing only for installation. Plastic tubing is not recommended.
Add 8’ (2440 mm) to the copper tubing length needed to reach the water supply for the
creation of service loop in the pipe when the cabinet is pushed back against the wall.

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Fig.2 Connecting the water supply
24” (610 mm)
diameter min
Step 3
Step 4
a
b
Step 5
a
b
Step 7a
1
2
Step 7b
c
Step 8
Water connection
1
Ensure that the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply.
2
Locate a cold water supply/feed only suitable for a water connection.
Tee & tap fittings are not supplied. If you can’t find the connection
faucet, contact an authorized plumber in your state or town to fit your
water connection.
3
Create a service loop with copper tubing (minimum 24” (610 mm)
diameter). Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when bending the service
loop. Do not use plastic tubing from the water supply connection.
(Refer to Step 3 diagram).
4
Remove plastic cap from the water valve inlet port. (Refer to Step 4
diagram).
5
Place brass nut (
a
) and sleeve/olive (
b
) on copper tube end as
illustrated. REMINDER: Do not use an old sleeve. The nut and sleeve
are provided in the Use & Care packet (refer to Step 5 diagram).
6
Bend to shape tubing slightly – do not kink – so that the tubing feeds
straight into the inlet port. Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port.
7
Slide brass nut (
a
) over sleeve/olive (
b
) and screw nut into inlet port.
Place adjustable wrench on nut (
1
) attached to plastic waterline and
maintain position. Using a second adjustable wrench, turn the lower
nut (
2
) clockwise and fully tighten while holding the upper nut in
place (refer to Step 7a/7b diagram).
Important!
Do not over-tighten. Take care not to cross thread.
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Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secure. Connect tubing to
frame with water tubing clamp (
c ) and turn on water supply. Check
for leaks and correct if necessary prior to moving the refrigerator to its
permanent location (refer to Step 8 diagram).
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Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Fix leaks if necessary.

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5. Installation
Your DCS 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 as this may damage the rollers or the floor
covering/surface.
1
Your refrigerator will arrive with the front leveling feet wound up making moving this product
into its final location a simple task.
2
Roll the refrigerator into its final position making sure there is the correct air gap between the
product and the surrounding cabinetry. See minimum clearance in cabinetry dimensions table
(refer to page 7).
3
Using a hex headed screwdriver, or socket set,
turn the front adjustment screws (
a
) clockwise
to raise the product and counterclockwise to
lower the front of the refrigerator.
4
Ensure product is sitting backward with the front
approximately ⁄” (10 mm) higher than the back.
This will ensure a good door-closing action.
5
Align your refrigerator with cabinetry:
a
Align the sides of the refrigerator with
cabinetry by adjusting the right-hand side
adjustment screw.
b
Adjust the left-hand side adjustment screw
until it touches the floor and takes a small
amount of weight.
c
Once the refrigerator is in place and aligned
with the cupboards/alcove, push gently on the
front top and check if the product is rocking or
stable. If the product is rocking, refer to steps
7 – 10.
d
If the product is stable and no door leveling is
required, place toe grille onto the bottom of
the product (refer to figure 4):
Align the toe grille mounting clips with the
lower cabinet slots.
Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into
place.
Fig.4 Toe grille installation
Fig.3 Adjustment screws
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Fig.5 Uneven door alignment
6. Leveling the refrigerator door
6
If doors are uneven, do the following:
a
Determine which door needs to be raised.
b
Turn the front roller adjustment screw (
a,
Fig.3 )
on that side clockwise to raise front corner of door.
c
If one adjustment screw has reached the limit of its
adjustment range and the doors are still not level,
lower the opposite door by turning the roller
adjustment screw counterclockwise.
d
Check with level to verify ⁄” (10 mm) tilt to the back
for proper door closure.
e
Once refrigerator is aligned, screw feet firmly in place
and attach toe grille (refer to step 5d).
7. What to do if the product is unstable
7
Gently pull the refrigerator forward and screw down the
feet until they make contact with the floor.
8
Push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers contact
the floor.
a
Measure the gap under the front foot, which has come
off the floor.
b
Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood,
plastic, etc), which fits firmly into the gap under
the foot.
Note: do not use metallic materials that may corrode,
stain and/or damage floor coverings. This foot lifts off the floor when
top front is gently pushed back
Example only
Un-level floor
Fig.6 Unstable refrigerator

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9
Wind both front feet up and roll the product out
of position.
a
Place the packing material in the location
diagonally opposite the front roller that
lifts off the floor.
b
Make sure the packaging material stays in
place when the product is pushed back
into position.
c
Ideally, the packing material is large enough to
rest against the back wall so as to prevent
it moving when the cabinet is pushed into
position.
10
Roll the refrigerator back into position and adjust
front rollers as per step 5 (check alignment and
door closing action are satisfactory).
a
Make small adjustments to front rollers where
necessary.
b
Firmly screw front feet down on the ground.
c
Check that the product is stable (all 4 feet are
on the floor). If not, return to step 7 and repeat
8, 9 and 10.
d
Place toe grille on the bottom of the
refrigerator (refer to step 5d).
Wall behind
refrigerator
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
Fig.7 Stabilizing your refrigerator

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Packing material goes under rear roller
diagonally opposite front foot that lifts
Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments
Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit clips/tape are removed from the refrigerator.
Clean the inside of the appliance with a mix of warm water, a little liquid detergent and a soft
cloth to remove manufacturing and transportation dust.
Allow the refrigerator and freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow each compartment to
cool to the appropriate temperature.
The appliance may have an odor on its initial operation, but this will 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 as recommended in the installation
instructions.
Do not cover your appliance with any material that will prevent air from flowing around the
cabinet sides.
Allow good clearances in front of air ducts within the cabinet for maximum cold air distribution.
Cool hot foods down before placing them in the appliance.
Do no overfill the compartments.
Keep door openings to a minimum.
Select a temperature setting that isn’t too cold.
Check your door seals for leaks.
Moving or storing your refrigerator
If your refrigerator loses power for any reason, or you turn it off, wait 10 minutes before
restoring power. This will allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalize before restarting.

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Moving your refrigerator
Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food. Disconnect water
supply if connected.
Turn the adjustable leveling feet to the right as far as they will turn (refer to page 10).
Ease the refrigerator out of its position. Tuck the power cord away, tape the doors closed and
tape the shelves in place. If the cabinet needs to be placed at an angle or laid down, carefully lay
it on its side (the right 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 for at least 10 minutes before turning on.
Storing your refrigerator or freezer
When storing your cleaned appliance, leave the doors 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 1 teaspoon
of baking soda to each 1 pint (500 ml) of water). Rinse with clean water.
Holiday / vacation time
We recommend you leave your refrigerator operating while you are on holiday/ vacation.
The ActiveSmart™ system that controls your product is highly intelligent. It automatically senses
how often and how much you use it, and regulates its power consumption accordingly.

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Install the water filter into the water filter housing, located in
the upper right-hand corner of the fresh food compartment:
a
Open the filter housing by pressing the tab at the front end
of the housing.
b
Remove the blue bypass cap and retain for later use (refer
to figure 8).
c
Remove the sealing label from the end of the filter and
insert into the filter head.
d
Gently rotate the filter clockwise until it stops and then
close the filter housing cover (refer to figure 9).
2
The first time you dispense water, there will be a delay while
the water tank fills up.
3
Dispense at least 8 – 10 qt (8 – 10 L) of water through the
system, stopping intermittently to ensure air in the tank is
flushed out. Failure to do this will result in excessive dripping
from your dispenser.
4
Next, flush your ice maker to ensure good quality ice:
a
Press until the icemaker menu is highlighted, then press to turn on the ice maker.
b
Press together for 4 seconds to force a cycle. The ice tray will flip.
c
Force another cycle. The ice tray will flip and spill the water into the ice bin.
d
Empty water and replace the bin.
e
Discard ice made in the first 12 hours of use.
5
You are now ready to enjoy chilled water and ice dispensing from your ActiveSmart™
refrigerator. Please note that once installation is complete, a few drips may appear out of the
dispenser over the next few days as the remaining trapped air is cleared. This is normal.
Important!
All connections must be checked for leaks
If you are unsure of the connection process, and/or leaks then contact your local plumber to
install and check the system for you.
Fig.8 Filter housing and
bypass cap
Fig.9 Filter housing
and filter
Before you start using your Ice & Water refrigerator

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16 All about the display
The display screen lets you view and modify all the features and options on your refrigerator.
For example, you can change the temperature in your fresh food and freezer compartment, or
select the Fast Freeze function when you want to quickly freeze meat. You may want to also
quickly chill a bottle of wine using Bottle Chill when friends arrive unexpectedly.
Keys
For more detailed information on these functions please refer to pages 17 – 25.
Main menu
Scrolls through the main menu. (Freezer, Temperature, Ice, and Settings).
Arrow keys
Scrolls through the settings of each function.
Key and Dispenser Lock
Locks buttons and water dispenser.
Fig.10 Electronic control panel

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All about the display
Display features
Freezer (page 18)
Bottle Chill (page 18)
Fast Freeze (page 18)
Dispensing water (page 21)
Temperature (page 19)
Ice (pages 24 – 25)
Settings/User alerts (pages 19 – 20)
Key Silent Mode (page 19)
Dispenser and Key Lock (page 19)
Key Lock – disables the button (page 19)
Sabbath Mode (page 20)
Filter Reset (page 20 and 23)
Service/Fault Diagnosis (page 20)

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18 Using the display options
Bottle Chill
This function allows you to chill your beverages in the freezer without the worry of forgetting
about them. The time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. Bottle Chill allows
you to customize this chill time.
Recommended times:

20 minutes – can or small bottle

25 minutes – wine bottle or similar size beverage

30 minutes – larger bottle

To activate, use button until the bottle chill icon ( ) is showing on the
screen. Then use the or buttons until the snowflakes ( ) and the
minute timer ( ) are displayed on the Bottle Chill screen.

Then use the button to select 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 minutes as displayed on the Bottle Chill
screen. After several seconds, the snowflakes will then animate as the timer counts down.

An alarm will sound after the amount of time selected has elapsed.

Press any button on the display to silence the alarm. Remember to remove the beverage from
the freezer.

To deactivate Bottle Chill manually, use the button to scroll to the bottle chill icon ( )
on the screen, then use the and buttons until no minutes are shown on
the screen and the snowflakes ( ) are no longer visible.

If you remove your beverage from the freezer and it is not chilled to your liking, reset the timer
to 10 minutes and place the beverage back into the freezer.
Important!
Do not leave the bottle inside the freezer longer than the time needed for chilling, as glass
bottles may explode.
Fast Freeze
We have created the Fast Freeze feature to help you to get the best possible results when
freezing fresh food. Fast Freeze boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest
temperature for 12 hours, which helps to ensure vital freshness, texture and taste are retained
during the freezing process.

To activate, use the button until the Fast Freeze icon ( ) is showing on the
screen. Then use the or buttons until the snowflakes ( ) are
displayed on the Fast Freeze screen. The animating snowflakes indicate that Fast Freeze has
been activated.

To deactivate the function manually, use the button to scroll to the Fast Freeze icon ( )
on the screen. Then use the and until there are no snowflakes ( ) present on the screen.
For best results, we recommend that you activate the function approximately 2 hours before it is
required. Alternatively, activate it when placing food into the freezer.
Note: the Bottle Chill and Fast Freeze option cannot be used at the same time.