Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF523M U Series User manual

USER GUIDE
NZ AU UK IE SG*
ACTIVESMART™ REFRIGERATOR
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
FRENCH DOOR
ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF52GDU
NON-ICE & WATER RF52GD
SINGLE DOOR
ICE & WATER, AUTOMATIC ICE RF52M*U
NON-ICE & WATER RF52M

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CONTENTS
Safety and warnings 5
Before you begin 9
Control panel 10
External display 11
Special features 12
Using your appliance 13
Temperature control 13
Door alarms 14
Alarm mute 14
Key mute 14
Key lock 15
Sabbath mode 15
Using your water dispenser 16
Water filter (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only) 17
Using your ice maker (Ice & Water and Automatic Icemodels only) 17
Manual ice system (selected models only) 18
To make ice 18
Bottle Chill 19
Fast Freeze 20
Ice Boost 20
Cleaning and care 22
Foodcare 28
Moving or storing your appliance 29
ActiveSmart™ sounds 30
Troubleshooting 31
Manufacturer’s warranty 36
European Directive 2012/19/EU on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 37
*Singapore specific model is RF523GDUX1
Registration
To register your product visit our website: fisherpaykel.com/register

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WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow this advise may result in
death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
• Read and follow the safety and warnings
outlined in this user guide before operating
this appliance.
WARNING!
Risk of fire/flammable material
• This refrigerator contains flammable refrigerant
isobutane (R600a).
READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE
Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as described in this user guide.
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions
including the following:
General
zThis product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential) environment.
zThis 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.
zChildren aged 3 to 8 years may load and unload this appliance under supervision.
zChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
zCleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
zDo not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
zDo not damage the refrigerant circuit.
zIn 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.
zIn 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.
zThis refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging
from 16°C to 38°C.
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Electrical
zNever unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
zDo not plug in any other appliance at the same power point as your refrigerator or use
extension cords or double adapters.
zRepair 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.
zIf 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.
zWhen moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.
zDo not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
zWhen positioning the appliance, ensure the power cord is not trapped or damaged.
zDo not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of
the appliance.
Servicing
zYour 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.
zIt is hazardous for anyone other than a Fisher&Paykel trained and supported service
technician to service thisappliance.
zThe LED light cannot be serviced by the user. Contact your Fisher&Paykel Dealer or
Fisher&Paykel trained and supported service technician.
Cleaning
zMany commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the
plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them tocrack.
zAvoid 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.
zPlease refer to the ‘Cleaning and care’ section of this user guide for further information.
Food Safety
zRegularly clean surfaces that come into contact with food.
zEnsure any raw meat or fish is stored in sealed containers to prevent
cross-contamination.
zImmediately clean any drips or spills on surfaces.
zIf the appliance will be left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and
leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
zOpening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature
in the compartments of the appliance.
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Power failure – food safety
zDo 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:
zIce crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter
period than recommended.
zThawed 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.
zThawed and warmer than 5°C – discard all food.
Storing food and drinks
zDo not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
zNever store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator as they may explode.
zNever freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may
cause the container to explode.
zNever freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode.
zDo 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.
Water filter
zThe water filter cartridge needs to be changed when the replacement indicator icon
illuminates. This will happen every 6 months.
zIf the water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace filter cartridge. Failure
to replace the disposable filter at recommended intervals may lead to reduced filter
performance and failure of the filter, causing property damage from water leakage
or flooding.
zIn cases of excessively reduced filter life – we recommend that you consult a local
plumber or your water supplier for advice on suitable filtration requirements for the
water supplied to your home.
zFilter replacement is the consumer’s responsibility and will not be covered by the
warranty except in the case of faulty parts or materials within the filter cartridge.
zTo reduce the risk associated with choking:
zDO NOT allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the
installation of the water filter
zIf using the automatic icemaker after an extended period of no use, or if the ice has
developed an unpleasant taste of odour, dispose of ice in the storage container.
If the problem persists, replace the water filter cartridge and refer to the flushing
instructions detailed in the guide provided with your filter or your installation guide for
your appliance.
zIf the water tank has not been used for an extended period of time, or has developed
an unpleasant taste or odour, flush the water system. If the problem persists, replace
the water filter cartridge and refer to the flushing instructions detailed in the guide
provided with your filter or your installation guide for your appliance.
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Ice making
zAvoid contact with the moving parts of the ice maker ejector mechanism, and do not
place your fingers on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the appliance is
inoperation.
zDo not use ice cubes that may have become discoloured, usually with a green-
blue colour. If such discolouration is noted, discard the ice cubes and contact your
Fisher&Paykel trained and supported service technician.
Disposal
zExtreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards:
zThe flammable refrigerant gas must be safely removed.
zThe 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.
zThe doors and panels should be removed and the shelves left in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
zYour 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.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Refrigerator features
1 Water filter
2 Shelving
3 Bottle racks
4 Humidity control
compartments
5 Soft close bins
6 Dairy compartment
7 Door shelves
8 Gallon shelf
Freezer features
1 Ice storage bin with scoop
2 Mid tray
3 Large bottom bin
zEnsure the installer has completed the final checklist in the installation guide.
zRead this guide, taking special note of the safety and warnings section.
zRemove all packaging and dispose of it responsibly. Recycle items that you can.
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Refrigerator compartment
Freezer compartment
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CONTROL PANEL
1Illuminates to indicate that the keys on the control panel are locked. When the
door is closed the display is automatically locked.
Illuminates when the water filter needs replacing.
IIluminates to indicate that SABBATH MODE is activated.
Illuminates to indicate key press sounds are deactivated.
2Compartment activates control panel when pressed. Allows you to select the
compartment to adjust the temperature.
zUpper light to indicate the refrigerator compartment is selected.
zLower light to indicate the freezer compartment is selected.
3Alarm Mute deactivates the door alarm for 20minutes.
4Displays the set temperature of the compartments.
To change between Celsius and Fahrenheit on the display:
Press for 6seconds.
5Allows you to adjust the temperature of the selected compartment.
6Allows you to scroll and select features:
Fast Freeze Bottle Chill
Ice On/Off Ice Boost
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EXTERNAL DISPLAY
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1Dispenser lock
button and
LED light
Locks/unlocks the water dispenser. When locked the LED
above the button will illuminate.
2Bottle Chill
indicator
Icon will illuminate when BOTTLE CHILL isactivated and flashes
when the beverage is ready.
3Filter change
indicator
Icon will illuminate when water filter requires changing.

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SPECIAL FEATURES
Fast Freeze
FAST FREEZE boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest temperature
for 24 hours, which helps to retain freshness, texture and taste during the freezing process.
 Bottle Chill
This function allows you to rapidly chill your beverages in the freezer for a set time of 15
minutes. The time taken to chill depends on the size of your beverage. If your beverage
is not cold enough after 15 minutes, return it to the freezer and reset the BOTTLE CHILL
function.
Ice
Turns on your automatic ice. This feature is only available in the lower compartment.
Ice Boost
This function is for use when you require more ice, eg for a party. It increases ice production
up to 30% from standard ice making, and deactivates automatically after 24 hours.
Humidity control system
Humidty control lids are fitted to the fruit and vegetable bins of your refrigerator. These lids
provide a humid microclimate to extend the storage times of fruit andvegetables. The lids
have specially designed grooves that retain moisture to prevent condensation from dripping
onto the fruit and vegetables at times of high humidity.

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Temperature control
Once you turn on your refrigerator for the first time, the cooling system will automatically
cool all compartments to their set temperatures. This will take between 2–3 hours.
The internal control panel enables you to change and control the temperature of all
compartments accurately and independently. The internal control panel default setting is to
show the set temperature for the fresh food compartment.
For common foodstuffs, the factory default setting provides the optimum setting
for foodcare.
Press once to adjust the fresh food
compartment temperature.
The fresh food compartment light
will illuminate.
Press twice to adjust the frozen food
compartment temperature.
The frozen food compartment light
will illuminate.
Press to increase the temperature,
press to decrease thetemperature.
Press to increase the temperature,
press to decrease thetemperature.
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Adjusting the temperature – Frozen food compartment (freezer)
Adjusting the temperature – Fresh food compartment (fridge)

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Door alarms
If the fresh food compartment door is left open, the alarm will beep after 90seconds,
ifthe freezer door is left open the alarm will beep after 60seconds. If either of the doors
remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for5minutes. If either door
remains open for 5minutes or longer, an alarm will sound continuously and the interior
compartment light(s) will turn off.
To activate/deactivate, press once. The
light above the button will illuminate to
indicate the refrigerator is muted.
ALARM MUTE will automatically deactivate
after 20minutes or when the door is closed.
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To activate KEY MUTE, press for 4seconds.
The icon on the internal control panel
illuminates. Once KEY MUTE is activated, all
key sounds are silenced.
Door alarms and the BOTTLE CHILL alarm are
still operational.
Deactivate by pressing for 4 seconds,
the icon will no longer illuminate.
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Key mute
Alarm mute

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Key lock
KEY LOCK allows you to disable the buttons on the internal control panel. This is useful
when cleaning your refrigerator.
Press and together for 4seconds.
When KEY LOCK is activated the icon on
the internal control panel will illuminate.
Pressing any of the buttons will sound several
beeps to tell you that they are disabled.
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Sabbath mode
In Sabbath mode, alarms, lights and displays are deactivated for 80 hours.
Once in Sabbath mode:
zThe interior light will not turn on when you open the refrigerator.
zThe door alarms will not operate.
zThe display will not illuminate, except the Sabbath mode icon.
zThe internal and external control panels will not operate.
zSabbath mode automatically deactivates after 80 hours.
Press , and together for 4seconds.
The icon on the internal control panel will
illuminate when Sabbath mode is activated.
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If you turn off your refrigerator while in Sabbath mode it will resume automatically once the
refrigerator is switched on again.
To activate or deactivate key lock
To activate or deactivate Sabbath mode

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To dispense water, gently press the dispensing pad with a glass
or container.
To stop the flow of water, simply pull your glass or container
away from the dispensing pad.
Pressing hard against the dispensing pad will not increase the
flow or dispense more water.
Dispenser lock
The dispenser lock is located on the external display and can be activated to prevent water
from being dispensed. Thisisuseful when you are cleaning the external display or when
there are small children around.
To activate or deactivate DISPENSER LOCK,
press for 4seconds.
When activated the light above the button
will illuminate.
When the dispenser pad is pressed, several
beeps will sound to alert the user that water
cannot be dispensed.
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Using your water dispenser
Ensure you have followed the steps outlined in your installation guide prior to your first use
of the water dispenser.
Your water dispenser is designed for one-handed operation.

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Water filter (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice models only)
The water supplied to your refrigerator is filtered to remove impurities through a filter
located internally at the top right corner of the refrigerator. Replace your filter cartridge
every 6months.
There is a replacement indicator icon on the internal control panel (Ice & Water and
Automatic Ice models) and external display (Ice & Water models only) which will appear
when the filter needs replacing. The icon will flash, as a reminder, when water isdispensed.
Replacement filter cartridges are available from your Fisher&Paykel dealer, online or
from a Fisher&Paykel service technician. The details of the replacement filter cartridge
are labelled on the cartridge. Guidance of how to replace your water filter and reset your
indicator icon can be found at fisherpaykel.com/water-filter.
Information about your ice maker
Your automatic ice maker will produce approximately eight cubes of ice every 3–4hours,
depending on the freezer compartment temperature and the number of door openings.
When the ICE BOOST function is activated, ice production will increase up to 30% from
standard ice making.
The ice cube tray will fill with water. When cubes are frozen, they will be ejected from the
ice tray into the ice storage bin. Ice making will continue until the storage bin is full. Ice
making will resume once you start to use the stored ice.
Your Ice & Water product comes with a smaller ice bin inside the larger freezer bin.
Attached to the ice storage bin is the scoop for the ice. This scoop provides hygienic access
to the ice. If a large amount of ice is required, remove an ice storage bin and allow ice to fall
into the larger bin. For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with the ice scoop.
If ice is not used often, old cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, will shrink and may
stick together. Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash in lukewarm water. Dry
thoroughly and place back into the correct position.
Turn your ice maker off if:
zThere is no water supply for several hours.
zYou are removing the ice storage bin for a period of time.
zYou are going on holiday/vacation.
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Using your ice maker (Ice & Water and Automatic Icemodels only)
Your ice maker is designed to automatically dispense ice into the ice storage bin below
until it detects the bin is full. The more ice you use, the more it makes.
To turn your ice maker on press .
The light above the button will illuminate.
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Ice scoop
Ice tray
An ice storage bin which sits inside the upper
top freezer bin provides storage for andgives
you access to clean, clear ice cubes. Attached
to the ice storage bin is the ice scoop which
provides hygienic access to ice.
Take the ice tray from the top of the
ice storage bin. Fill the tray with water.
Carefully position the tray back onto the ice
storage bin.
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Fill the ice tray with clean water and repeat
to fill the ice storage bin.
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Once the ice is solid, take the ice tray off the
ice storage bin and twist the ice tray at each
end in opposite directions. Turn the ice tray
over the ice storage bin to dislodge the cubes
into the bin.
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Manual ice system (selected models only)
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Bottle Chill
An alarm will sound after 15minutes to
remind you to remove your beverage.
For non-Ice & Water models
Open the fresh food compartment door
and press anybutton on the control panel
to silence the alarm.
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To deactivate BOTTLE CHILL before 15minutes,
press on the control panel.
When BOTTLE CHILL is deactivated, the
light will not illuminate and the icon is not
visible on the external display (Ice & Water
model only).
For Ice & Water models
The icon will flash on the external display.
PressDISPENSER LOCK on the external display
to silence the alarm.
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To activate, press on the control panel.
The BOTTLE CHILL light will illuminate.
The icon will illuminate on the external
display (Ice & Water and Automatic Ice
models only).
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Fast Freeze
For best results activate the function before it is required. Alternatively, activate it
whenplacing food into the freezer.
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Ice Boost
To activate, press on the internal display.
The FAST FREEZE light will illuminate.
When you first turn your ice maker on, the
ICE BOOST function is off.
To turn this function on, press . The light
above the button will illuminate.
The ICE BOOST function is paused once your
ice bin is full.
To deactivate before the 24hours has
elapsed, press again.
When FAST FREEZE is deactivated the light
is off.
To manually deactivate this feature press
again. The light above the button will
not illuminate.
Activating the ICE BOOST function will
automatically turn on ice making.
Deactivating ice making automatically
deactivates the ICE BOOST function.
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