Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF523G Instruction Manual

RF52G & RF52M models
ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE
AND NON-ICE & WATER MODELS
USER GUIDE / INSTALLATION GUIDE
NZ AU UK
ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR

1
Introduction 3
Safety and warnings 4
Installation instructions 13
ActiveSmart™ special features 22
SmartTouch control panel 22
External display (Water dispensing models only) 23
ActiveSmart™ operating instructions 24
Humidity control system 24
Temperature control 24
Door alarms 25
Alarm Mute 25
Key Mute 25
Key Lock 25
Sabbath mode activation 26
Using your water dispenser (Water dispensing models only) 26
Water filter (Ice & Water and automatic ice models only) 27
Using your ice maker (Ice & Water and automatic icemodels only) 28
Bottle Chill 30
Fast Freeze 30
Ice boost function 30
Manual ice system (selected models only) 31
Cleaning and care 34
Exterior 34
Interior 35
Foodcare 39
Moving or storing your appliance 40
ActiveSmart™ sounds 41
Troubleshooting 42
Manufacturer’s Service & Warranty 47
European Directive 2012/19/EU on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 48
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,
go to our website fisherpaykel.com or
contact your local Fisher&Paykel dealer.
Note: the word ‘refrigerator’, throughout
this user guide, refers to the combination
of refrigerator/freezer products.
Registration
Register your product with us so we can
provide you with the best service possible.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying a Fisher&Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator.
At Fisher&Paykel, we are very proud of this refrigerator. It offers a combination of size
and storage space with the latest features and functions.
Thousands of hours of food care research and refrigeration experience has been
programmed into your refrigerator to give you the best possible performance.
We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator.
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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.
WARNING: Risk of fire/flammable material
This refrigerator contains flammable
refrigerant isobutane (R600a).
Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as
described in the user guide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
When using this appliance always exercise basic
safety precautions including the following:
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8years
and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children aged 3 to 8 years may load and unload this
appliance under supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• The manufacturer’s installation instructions for
product and cabinetry ventilation must be followed
when installing the appliance.
• To avoid hazard due to instability of the
appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with
installation instructions.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• In case of damage to the 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 technician immediately to arrange for the
appliance to be repaired.
• It is hazardous for anyone other than a
Fisher&Paykel trained and supported service
technician to service thisappliance.
• In Queensland the authorised service person
must hold a gas work licence or authorisation for
hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry our service or
repairs which involve removal of covers.
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a
significant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
• WARNING: Connect to safe drinking water only.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
Electrical WARNING
• This appliance must be installed in accordance with
the installation instructions before use.
• To allow disconnection of the appliance from the
supply after installation, incorporate a switch in the
fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• 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 trained and
supported service technician 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.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the power
cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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 trained and supported
service technician as soon as possible. All electrical
repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained
service technician or qualified electrician.
Cleaning
• Many commercially available cleaning
products contain solvents that may attack the
plastic components of your refrigerator and
cause them tocrack.
• Avoid using anti-bacterial cleaning products on
either the interior or exterior of the cabinet as they
may cause rusting of metal components and cracking
of plastic components.
• Please refer to the ‘Cleaning and care’ section of this
user guide for further information.
Disposal
• Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your
old appliance to avoid hazards:
– The flammable refrigerant gas must be
safely removed.
– The thermal insulation foam in this appliance
contains flammable insulation blowing gases, any
exposed foam may be highly flammable and must
be carefully treated during disposal.
– The doors and panels should be removed and
the shelves left in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
• Your Fisher&Paykel trained and supported
service technician will be able to give advice on
environmentally friendly methods of disposing of
your old refrigerator or freezer.
Food Safety
• Regularly clean accessible draining systems and
surfaces that come in contact with food.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
• If the appliance will be left empty for long
periods, switch it off, defrost, clean, dry, and
leave the door open to prevent mould developing
within the appliance.
Storing food and drinks
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• 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 freezer compartment may be cold enough
to cause damage when brought into contact with
bare skin, eg frozen ice cubes.