Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RF170 Mounting instructions

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

English Page 1 – 28
Français Page 29 – 56

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Contents
Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions 5
Moving or storing your refrigerator 11
Ice & Water refrigerators –
please refer to supplement Ice & Water User Guide
ActiveSmart™ operating instructions 12
ActiveSmart™ special features 14
Cleaning care 17
Storing food in your refrigerator 20
Storing food in your freezer 22
Troubleshooting 24
Limited warranty 26
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.
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Important!
This User Guide is to be used for all refrigerator/freezers. It contains all the general information
required for the operation of your refrigerator/freezer.
A User Guide is provided with the Ice & Water refrigerator. This booklet contains additional
specific information about the ice and water functions on the refrigerator

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Introduction
Thank you for buying this Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to
provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic and kind to the environment.
This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions.
Thousands of hours of food care research and 75 years of refrigeration experience has been
programed into your refrigerator to give you the best possible performance.
We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator.
Fig.1 ActiveSmart™ Refrigerators
Refrigerator French door
and freezer drawer
Refrigerator door
and freezer door
Refrigerator door
and freezer drawer

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Safety and warnings
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 young children or infirm persons without supervision.
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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 instruction 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.
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Do not plug in any other appliance at its power point 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.

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Safety and warnings
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When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power
cord.
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Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or replacing the lightbulb.
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Do not use electical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance.
Important!
Your 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 Appliances Authorized Service Center as soon as possible. All electrical repairs
must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician.
Storing food and drinks
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Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator or freezer as they may explode.
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Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the
container to explode.
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Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode.
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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 e.g. frozen ice cubes.
Power failure – food safety
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Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely, the food may be dangerous to eat.
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 and poultry – use
immediately or cook then refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.
3) Thawed but warmer than 41°F/5°C – discard all food.
Important!
Cleaning
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Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic
components of your refrigerator or freezer and cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning
care section of this booklet for further advice.
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Installation instructions
Please follow the steps for installation to ensure your appliance operates correctly.
1. Power
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The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible.
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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.
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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.
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It is essential that the appliance be properly grounded (earthed).
2. Location
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Your refrigerator or freezer should not be located in direct sunlight or next to any heat
generating appliance such as a range or dishwasher.

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Installation instructions
RF135B & RF170W RF170A
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
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Your handles may differ slightly from the drawings above.

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3. Ventilation and installation
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To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator or freezer see recommended cabinetry
dimensions below.
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If building the appliance into a cupboard, follow installation instructions provided with the
integration kits.
Product dimensions
RF135B RF170W RF170A
inches mm inches mm inches mm
A Overall height of product 67 ⁄ 1715 67 ⁄ 1715 67 ⁄ 1715
B Overall width of product 25 635 31 ⁄ 790 31 ⁄ 790
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Overall depth of product (excludes handle, includes
evaporator) 27 ⁄ 695 27 ⁄ 695 27 ⁄ 695
Cabinetry dimensions (including minimum air clearances)
D Inside height of cavity 68 ⁄ 1735 68 ⁄ 1735 68 ⁄ 1735
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
E Inside width 26 ⁄ 675 32 ⁄ 830 32 ⁄ 830
F Inside depth 24 ⁄ 620 24 ⁄ 620 24 ⁄ 620
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
G Inside width 31 ⁄ 790 37 ⁄ 945 41 ⁄ 1060
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Inside depth flush to flat door 27 ⁄ 695 27 ⁄ 695 27 ⁄ 695
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
(for full drawer/shelf access, the doors need to be open past 90°)
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Inside width 29 ⁄ 745 35 ⁄ 900 40 1015
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Inside depth flush to flat door 27 ⁄ 695 27 ⁄ 695 27 ⁄ 695
Minimum clearances
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Side clearance ⁄ 20 ⁄ 20 ⁄ 20
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Side clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation 5 ⁄ 135 5 ⁄ 135 5 ⁄ 135
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Side clearance – hinge side flush with door – 90° rotation 3 ⁄ 90 3 ⁄ 90 3 ⁄ 90
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Rear clearance (incl. evaporator tray) 1 ⁄ 30 1 ⁄ 30 1 ⁄ 30
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Vent – around top of cupboard (optional) 250 250 250
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Top clearance – above refrigerator cabinet 250 250 250
Q Door clearance – hinge side flush with chassis – full rotation 25 ⁄ 645 25 ⁄ 645 12 ⁄ 325
R Door clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation 20 ⁄ 530 20 ⁄ 530 8 ⁄ 210
Installation instructions

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Installation instructions
Lower the front
of the refrigerator
Fig.2 Refrigerator feet
Raise the front of
the refrigerator
Fig.4 Even door alignment
Fig.3 Uneven door alignment
4. Installation
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
asthis may damage the rollers or the floor
covering/surface.
A Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet wound
up making moving the product into its final location
a simple task.
B Roll the refrigerator into its final position making sure
there is the correct air gap between the product and
surrounding cabinetry. See minimum clearance in
cabinetry dimensions table (refer to page 7).
(French Door models only)
C Adjust the front feet down until the refrigerator
is leaning backward with the front approximately
/”(10mm) higher than the back. This will ensure
agood door closing action (refer to Fig.2).
D Aligning your refrigerator with cabinetry.
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Align the sides of the refrigerator with the cabinetry
byadjusting the hinge side front foot.
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Adjust the handle side foot until it touches the floor and
takes a small amount of weight.
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Once the refrigerator is in place and aligned with
cupboards/alcove, push gently on the front top and
check if the product is rocking or stable.
5. Leveling of refrigerator door
(French door models only)
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For uneven surfaces, front feet can be used to align the
2 doors.
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If left hand door is too low, then unscrew the left hand
foot to lift up the cabinet until the two doors top edges
are aligned.
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If right hand door is too low, then adjust the right hand
foot in the same way.