Elba RF55RCW1 Mounting instructions

Bar refrigerator
Installation instructions
and User guide
NZ
RF55RCW1 and RF80RCW2 models

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Safety and warnings 2
Installation instructions 4
Operating instructions 6
Storing food in your refrigerator 7
Cleaning and maintenance 9
Moving or storing your refrigerator 10
Problem solving checklist 11
Manufacturer's warranty 12
Customer care information 13
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 Fisher & Paykel dealer.
Contents

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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS before operating this appliance.
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 young children or infirm persons without supervision.
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 Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Centre will be able to give advice on
environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator.
Electrical
This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instruction 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.
Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point 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 Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Authorised Service Centre 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.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or replacing the lightbulb.
Safety and warnings

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Safety and warnings
Storing food and drinks
Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator 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 ice box 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 ice box 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 but warmer than 4˚C. Red meat can be cooked immediately and refrozen but use as
soon as possible. Discard all other frozen foods.
Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.
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 care
section of this booklet for further advice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4Installation instructions
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 or freezer
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.
3. Stability
The appliance should be placed on a firm and stable floor. An uneven surface may cause
vibration or rattling noises to be heard.
Take care if placing the appliance directly onto carpet. Heat from the compressor may cause
colour fading.
4. Ventilation
Providing adequate ventilation for your refrigerator will ensure your appliance operates
efficiently, with low power usage.
A ventilation space should be left on all sides of the refrigerator:
- 30 mm between the back rear panel and the wall.
- 20 mm between the side cabinet panels and adjacent walls.
- 50 mm above the top panel, which allows air to circulate through the top rear vent grill,
located at back of the top cabinet panel. The rear vent grill must be kept clear of obstruction
at all times.
Leave enough space to ensure that the door can opened to approximately 160
o
angle.

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Installation instructions
Before placing food in the fresh food compartment or ice box
Remove all packaging. Ensure that any transit clips are removed from the refrigerator.
Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove
manufacturing and transportation dust.
The appliance may have an odour on its initial operation, but this will go when the refrigerator
has cooled sufficiently.
Allow the refrigerator to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow the compartment to cool to the
appropriate temperature.
Energy efficiency
Do not cover your appliance with any material that will prevent air from flowing around the
cabinet sides.
Do not leave the door open for any longer than is necessary.

6Operating instructions
Temperature control
The control has been factory set for normal operating conditions.
Allow the refrigerator to run empty for 2 – 3 hours before placing food inside the fresh food or
freezer compartments.
Re-adjust the control as necessary to suit your individual preference.
The running time and temperature are affected by where your refrigerator is located, how often
the door is opened, the amount and types of items being stored, and the temperature of the
room the refrigerator is located in.
Ice box
This is designed for short-term storage of frozen foods and ice only.
It is recommended that the shallow water tray is kept in place under the ice box at all times.
Ice will gradually build up on the surface of the ice box.
The ice box should be defrosted and cleaned once the ice builds up to a thickness of
approximately 3 mm.
Important!
All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified
electrician.
Fig.1 Temperature knob
colder warmer

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Storing food in your refrigerator
Storing fresh, perishable foods in your refrigerator helps to extend storage times. The cold
temperatures slow down the major causes of food spoilage – namely, the growth of bacteria,
moulds and yeasts, and chemical and physical reactions.
Fresh food care
The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage. For
best results:
Select foods that are very fresh and of good quality.
Buy only the amount that you will use within the recommended storage time.
Ensure that food is well wrapped or covered before it is stored. This will prevent food from
dehydrating, deteriorating in colour or losing taste and will help maintain freshness. It will also
prevent odour transfer.
Make sure that strong smelling foods are wrapped or covered and stored away from foods such
as butter, milk and cream which can be tainted by strong odours.
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 overloading the refrigerator. 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 refrigerator. This should be done quickly. It can
be aided by placing the container of food in a bowl of ice and water; renew the ice as necessary.
(Note also that hot containers may damage shelves and wall of the refrigerator).
Store raw and cooked food in separate containers or packaging to prevent cross contamination.
In addition:
Keep the refrigerator clean. Wipe the inside walls and shelves frequently (refer to Cleaning Care)
and place only clean containers in the refrigerator.
Keep a close check on the quality of food in your refrigerator. Discard any food that shows
signs of spoilage. Pay particular attention to meat, fish and poultry, as these foods are highly
perishable. Use food within the recommended storage times.
Dairy foods and eggs
Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended use by/best
before/best by’ date stamped on them. Store them in the refrigerator
and use within the recommended time.
Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so it is best
stored in a sealed container.
Eggs should be stored in the refrigerator. For best results, especially
when baking, remove the eggs from the refrigerator two hours before
they are to be used.

8Storing food in your refrigerator
Red meat
Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper or
plastic wrap or foil.
Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any
juices lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product.
Delicatessen meats should be used within the recommended storage
time.
Poultry
Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running
water. Dry and place on a plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil.
Poultry pieces should also be stored this way. Whole poultry should
never be stuffed until just before cooking, otherwise food poisoning
may result.
Cool and refrigerate 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 and then patted dry with paper towels. Place whole fish or
fillets in a sealed plastic bag.
Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 – 2 days.
Precooked foods and leftovers
These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food
will not dry out.
Keep for only 1 – 2 days.
Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.

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Cleaning and maintenance
Interior
It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator clean to help prevent food from becoming
contaminated during storage.
The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried out
(ideally once every 1 to 2 weeks).
Remove the shelves from cabinet and door. Wash shelves and storage bins in warm water and
detergent; rinse in clean water and dry before replacing.
Wipe over the interior surfaces with warm water and detergent or baking soda dissolved in warm
water (add 1 teaspoon 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.
Clean exterior surfaces with warm water and detergent. Use a toothbrush for the magnetic
door gasket.
Do not use harsh, abrasive cloths or cleaners or highly perfumed, strong smelling cleaners or
solvents on any part of the refrigerator or freezer.
Shelves
Clean with warm water and detergent. If cleaning the shelves without removing them from
the cabinet use only warm water and detergent, as household cleaners can damage the plastic
components of your refrigerator.
Exterior
Clean all other exterior surfaces with warm water and detergent.
If necessary, clean the magnetic door gasket with an old toothbrush, warm water and detergent.
Defrosting the ice box
The ice box is designed for short-term storage of frozen foods and ice only.
1 Remove all frozen food and wrap it in several layers of paper. Place in a cool environment eg
insulated picnic bin.
2 Position the tray provided beneath the icebox to collect the melting ice.
3 Turn the temperature setting to 0. The defrost time may be reduced by placing a bowl of warm
water in the icebox and leaving the door of the refrigerator open.
4 Use a plastic spatula to remove any loose ice.
5 Empty the tray of water and ice.
6 Wipe the tray and icebox dry.
7 Replace the frozen food.
8 Return the temperature to the original setting.
Caution!
Never use a sharp, or pointed, item to defrost or loosen the ice tray as this may result in
damage to the surface of the evaporator and result in refrigerant leakage.

10 Moving or storing your refrigerator
If your refrigerator is turned off for any reason, wait 10 minutes before turning it back on. This
will allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalise before restarting.
Moving your refrigerator
Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food.
Ease the refrigerator out of its position. Tuck the power cord away and tape the doors closed.
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
When storing your cleaned appliance, leave the door 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 500 ml of water). Rinse with clean water.
Holiday time
We recommend you leave your refrigerator operating while you are on holiday.

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Problem solving checklist
If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting
your local Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Centre Dealer or Customer Care Centre.
Problem Possible causes What to do
Appliance does
not operate
No electricity at power outlet Check that the plug is correctly
connected and power switched on
Check another appliance at the same
outlet
Check house fuse
Motor operates
for long periods
Hot weather
Frequent door lid openings
Large amount of food recently
added
Minimise door opening to allow
temperature to stabilise
Temperature control set too low See Temperature control section
Doors not sealing properly Check that cabinet is level and gasket
seals are clean
Storage
compartments
too warm
Temperature setting not correct See Temperature control section
Frequent door openings
Large amount of food recently
added
Minimise door openings to allow
temperature to stabilise
Food freezing in
the refrigerator
Temperature setting not correct See Temperature control section
Unfamiliar noises Cabinet not stable or level
Ice Box is defrosting
See Installation section
Sides of cabinet
are warm
This is normal
Condensation
on outside of
refrigerator/
freezer
Not unusual during periods of
high humidity
Wipe dry
Taste or odour in
ice cubes
Transfer of odour/taste from
strong smelling foods
Wrap or cover strong smelling foods

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When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel wall canopy you automatically receive a two year
Manufacturer’s Warranty covering parts and labour for servicing.
Fisher & Paykel undertakes to
Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of
the Product, the serial number of which appears on the Product, which is found to be defective
within TWO YEARS from the date of purchase.
This warranty DOES NOT Cover
A Service calls which are not related to any defect in the Product. The cost of a service call will be
charged if the problem is not found to be a Product related fault. For example:
1. Correcting the installation of the product.
2. Instructing you how to use the product.
3. Replacing house fuses or correct house wiring.
4. Correcting fault(s) caused by the user.
5. Noise or vibration that is considered normal, eg fan sounds, refrigeration noises or user
warning beeps.
6. Correcting damage caused by pests, eg rats, cockroaches etc.
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 by non-authorised repairers or the cost of correcting such
unauthorised repairs.
E Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the Product’s User Guide.
F Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by other than a
Fisher & Paykel AUTHORISED CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE or the selling dealer.
G Pick up and delivery.
H Transportation or travelling costs involved in the repair when the product is installed outside the
Fisher & Paykel AUTHORISED CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE’S normal service area.
Service under this manufacturer’s warranty must be provided by an Authorised Service Agent
(refer to the Customer care section for contact details). Such service shall be provided during
normal business hours. This warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim.
Note:
This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights and applies only to product
purchased in New Zealand and Australia.
Please keep this User Guide in a safe place.
Do not return to Fisher & Paykel.
Manufacturer’s warranty

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Customer care
Before you call for service or assistance…
Check the things you can do yourself.
Refer to your User Guide and check:
Your appliance is correctly installed
You are familiar with its normal operation
You have read the problem solving at the back of the book
If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following...
In New Zealand if you need assistance...*
Call your Fisher & Paykel retailer who is trained to provide information on your appliance, or if we
can be of any further help, please contact our Customer Care Centre,
Toll Free: 0800 FP CARE or 0800 37 2273
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Postal address: P.O.Box 58732 Greenmount, Auckland
If you need service...*
Fisher & Paykel has a network of independent Fisher & Paykel AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES
whose fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance. Your dealer
or our Customer Care Centre can recommend an AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE in your area.
Feel free to contact us at our website on www.elba.co.nz
* If you call, write or contact our website please provide: your name and address, model number,
serial number, date of purchase and a complete description of the problem. This information is
needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.
Product details
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd
Model/Serial No.
Date of Purchase Purchaser
Dealer Suburb
Town Country

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Bar refrigerator user guide
Published: 08/2008
Part No. 791628