Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RF135 Mounting instructions

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Installation instructions
and User guide
Ice & Water refrigerator
Réfrigérateur Ice & Water
RF170 & RF135 models
RF170 & RF135 modèles
Instructions d’installation
et Guide d’utilisation

English Page 1 – 43
Français Page 45 – 87

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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
Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator 28
On vacation/holiday 31
Refrigerator sounds 32
Storing food in your refrigerator 33
Storing food in your freezer 35
Troubleshooting 37
Limited warranty 41
Filter performance data sheet 88
Contents
Important!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Note that the word “refrigerator” throughout this User Guide, refers to combination
refrigerator/freezer products.

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Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator with chilled water through the
door and automatic ice dispensing.
At Fisher & Paykel we are very proud of this refrigerator. This refrigerator combines size and
storage space with the latest features and functions. We feel we have achieved water dispensing
through the door without compromising storage space or access to the refrigerator.
Thousands of hours of food care research and 75 years of refrigeration experience has been
programmed into your refrigerator to give you the best possible performance.
We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator.
Introduction
Important!
It is important that this User Guide should be retained with your Ice & Water 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 Ice & Water Refrigerators
Refrigerator French door
and freezer drawer
Refrigerator door
and freezer door
Refrigerator door
and freezer drawer

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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
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Refer to the stability bracket and leaflet supplied to avoid hazard due to instability of the
appliance.
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This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without supervision. This is
especially important when using the freezer drawer compartment.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Disposal
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Extreme care must be taken when disposing your old appliance to avoid hazards:
– The refrigerant gas must be safely removed
– The doors should be removed and the shelves left in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
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Your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Center will be able to give advice on
environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.
Electrical
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This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before
it is used.
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Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
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Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket.
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Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point as your refrigerator or use extension
cords or double adapters.
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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
Authorized Service Center because special purpose tools are required.
Safety and warnings