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Installation instructions
and User guide
Refrigerator & Freezer

ActiveSmart™ models
635mm wide E331T, E372B, E381T, E402B, E411T, E415H
680mm wide E406B, E413T, E440T, E442B
790mm wide E521T, E522B, RF522W, RF522A
Cyclic and Compact models
525mm wide P120, E169T, C170T, C190, E240B, E249T, C270
635mm wide C373, C450, E373, E450
Vertical freezer models
525mm wide E150, E210
635mm wide E308, E388
Chest freezer models
Slimline H215, H275, H320
Standard H160, H220, H280, H360, H510, H701
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.

1
Introduction 2
General operating instructions – all products
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions 5
Moving or storing your appliance 13
Door conversion 14
ActiveSmart™ refrigerators
Operating instructions 15
Special features 17
Cleaning care 20
Cyclic and Compact refrigerators
Operating instructions 24
Special features and maintenance 25
Cleaning care 26
Vertical freezer
Operating instructions 29
Chest freezers
Operating instructions 30
Special features and maintenance 31
Food care – all products
Storing food in your refrigerator 32
Storing food in your freezer 34
Problem solving checklist 36
Manufacturer’s Warranty 38
Customer Care 40
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.

2Introduction
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
programmed 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
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 persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

The manufacturer’s installation instructions for product and cabinetry ventilation must be
followed when installing the appliance.

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Disposal

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.

Your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly
methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.
Electrical

Your new appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions before use.

Never unplug your refrigerator or freezer 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 freezer 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 Authorised
Repairer because special purpose tools are required.

When moving your appliance be careful not to roll over or damage the powercord.

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Unplug your refrigerator or freezer before cleaning or replacing the lightbulb.

Do not use electrical 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
Authorised Repairer as soon as possible. All electrical repairs must be carried out by an
adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician.
Storing food and drinks

DO NOT store explosive substances such as aerosols cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.

Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator or freezer 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.
Power failure – food safety

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. 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, poultry – use immediately
or cook then refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.
3) Thawed but warmer than 5°C – discard all foods.

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.
Important!
Cleaning

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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety and warnings

5
Installation 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. On chest freezers the serial plate is
located on the right-hand-side at the bottom.

It is essential that the appliance be properly grounded (earthed).
2. Location

Your refrigerator or freezer should not be located in direct sunlight or next to any heat
generating appliance such as a cooktop, oven or dishwasher.

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3. Ventilation and installation
For all products with a freezer ‘drawer’ (RF522W and RF522A), refer to pages 8 – 9 for installation
instructions. For all products with a freezer ‘door’ refer to page 6 – 7 for installation instructions.

To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator or vertical freezer, see recommended
cabinetry dimensions below.

To ensure adequate ventilation for chest freezers, allow a minimum of 20mm of airspace on each
side of the cabinet, and 30mm at the rear.

If integrating your refrigerator, follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits.
Installation instructions
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
O
P
O
P
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
O
P
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation

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Installation instructions
Cabinetry dimensions (mm)
(including minimum clearances)
P120
C190/
E150
C270/
E210
C170T
E169T E249T
E240B
C373
E373/E308
C450
E450/E388
E331T
E372B
E381T
E402B
E411T
E415H
E406B
E413T E440T
E442B
E521T
E522B
A
inside height 853 1255 1635 1255 1635 1475 1735 1465 1635 1735 1635 1735 1735
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
B
inside width 565 565 565 565 565 675 675 675 675 675 720 720 830
C
inside depth 502 502 502 502 502 620 620 620 620 620 620 620 620
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
D
inside width 680 680 680 680 680 790 790 790 790 790 835 835 945
E
inside depth flush to curved door 552 552 552 552 552 680 680 680 680 680 680 680 680
F
inside depth flush to flat door n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 695 n/a n/a 695 n/a 695 695
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
(for full drawer/shelf access, the doors need to be open past 90°)
G
inside width 635 635 635 635 635 745 745 745 745 745 790 790 900
H
inside depth flush to curved door 552 552 552 552 552 680 680 680 680 680 680 680 680
I
inside depth flush to flat door n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 695 n/a n/a 695 n/a 695 695
Minimum clearances
J
side clearance 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
K
side clearance – hinge
side flush with door – full rotation 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135 135
L
side clearance – hinge
side flush with door – 90° rotation 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
M
rear clearance
(incl. evaporator tray) 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
N
vent (above refrigerator cabinet
or around top of cupboard) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
O
door clearance – hinge side flush
with chassis – full rotation 425 425 425 425 425 520 520 520 520 520 555 555 645
P
door clearance – hinge side flush
door – full rotation 310 310 310 310 310 405 405 405 405 405 440 440 530

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RF522W RF522A
O
P
O
P
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
O
P
O
P
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
O
P
O
P
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
O
P
O
P
3. Ventilation and installation – Freezer drawer models

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Installation instructions
To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator see recommended cabinetry
dimensionsbelow.
Cabinetry dimensions (mm)
(including minimum air clearances) RF522W RF522A
A
inside height 1735 1735
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
B
inside width 830 830
C
inside depth 620 620
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
D
inside width 945 1060
E
inside depth flush to curved door – –
F
inside depth flush to flat door 695 695
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
(for full drawer/shelf access, the doors need to be open past 90°)
G
inside width 900 1125
H
inside depth flush to curved door – –
I
inside depth flush to flat door 690 690
Minimum clearances
J
side clearance 20 20
K
side clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation 135 135
L
side clearance – hinge side flush with door – 90° rotation 90 90
M
rear clearance (incl. evaporator tray) 30 30
N
vent (above refrigerator cabinet or around top of cupboard) 50 50
O
door clearance – hinge side flush with chassis – full rotation 645 310
P
door clearance – hinge side flush door – full rotation 530 210

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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 9 for ‘freezer
drawer’ models and page 7 for ‘freezer door’ models)
(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.

Adjust the handle side foot until it touches the floor and
takes a small amount of weight.

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. Levelling of refrigerator door
(French door models only)

For uneven surfaces, front feet can be used to align the
2 doors.

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.

If right hand door is too low, then adjust the right hand
foot in the same way.
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

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Installation instructions
5. What to do if your product is unstable
E
Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers
contact the floor.

Measure the gap under the front foot, which has come
off the floor.

Obtain some solid packing material (hardwood,
plastic,etc) which fits firmly into the gap under the foot.
Note: do not use metallic materials that may corrode,
stain and/or damage floor coverings.
F
Wind both front feet up and roll the product out
ofposition.
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Place the packing material in the location diagonally
opposite the front roller that lifts off the floor.

Make sure the packing material stays in place when the
product is pushed back into position.

Ideally, the packing material is large enough to rest
against the back wall so as to prevent it moving when
the cabinet is pushed into position.
Wall behind refrigerator
For example: if this foot lifts off
the floor when pushing gently on
the top front of the refrigerator
Packing material goes under rear roller
diagonally opposite front foot that lifts
Fig.6 Stabilising your refrigerator
G
Roll the refrigerator back into position and adjust front feet as per step D . (Check alignment and
door closing action are satisfactory).

Make small adjustments to front feet where necessary.
This foot lifts off the floor when
top front is gently pushed back
Example only
Unlevel floor
Fig.5 Unstable refrigerator

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Check that the product is stable (all 4 feet are on the floor). If not return to step E and repeat
steps
F and G .
Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments

Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit clips are removed from the refrigerator. These are
small rubber stops located at the back of the shelves.

Allow the refrigerator or freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours so each compartment can cool to
the appropriate temperature.

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
and freezer have cooled sufficiently.
Energy efficiency
For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:

Ensure your refrigerator or freezer has adequate ventilation as recommended in the
installationinstructions.

Do not cover your appliance with any material that will prevent air from flowing around the
cabinet sides.

Allow good clearances in front of air ducts within the cabinet for maximum cold air distribution.

Cool hot foods down before placing them in the appliance.

Do not overfill the compartment(s).

Keep door openings to a minimum.

Select a temperature setting that isn’t too cold.

Check your door seals for leaks.

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Moving or storing your appliance
If your refrigerator or freezer 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 appliance

Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food.

Turn the adjustable feet to the right as far as they will turn (see page 10).

Ease the appliance out of its position. Tuck the power cord away, if applicable tape the shelves
in place and tape the doors closed. 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 appliance

When storing your cleaned appliance, leave the door(s) 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 or freezer operating while you are on holiday.

14 Door conversion
If you need to hinge your door on the opposite side we recommend that you call your local
Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or Dealer to make this conversion.
ActiveSmart™ refrigerator models with silver handles need to be ordered at the point of purchase
either with left or right opening doors and can not be interchanged.
All other models need to have an appropriate conversion kit for that model refrigerator.
The kit is available from your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer or Dealer. Full instructions are
included in the conversion kit.
This does not apply to French door models.

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ActiveSmart™operating instructions
Models: 635mm wide E331T, E372B, E381T, E402B, E411T, E415H
680mm wide E406B, E413T, E440T, E442B
790mm wide E521T, E522B, RF522A, RF522W
For information on the operation of the Ice & Water control panel please refer to the
Ice & Water User Guide.
Temperature control

When the refrigerator is first turned on, the powerful cooling system will automatically cool
both refrigerator and freezer compartments to their set temperatures. This will take between
2–3hours.

The two compartment temperatures are accurately and independently controlled and do not
change with the temperature or humidity of the surroundings; whether summer or winter.

If you wish to alter the temperature of either the fresh food compartment or freezer
compartment, this can be easily done by using the control panel located at the back of the fresh
food compartment.
Control panel to adjust temperatures
Fresh food and freezer
compartment indicator
Compartment
select button
Increase temperature button
Decrease temperature button
Temperature indicator
(thermometer)
Fig.7 Control panel
Fresh food compartment

The fresh food compartment light on the refrigerator diagram will be showing. The temperature
indicator illustrated by a thermometer will show the temperature setting for this compartment
as a series of lights.

The temperature may be altered by pressing the or buttons. One press on either of these
buttons will produce a dimmer light which indicates a small change in temperature.

Pressing either button twice gives a brighter light and indicates a greater change in temperature.

Fewer lights on the thermometer means a cooler temperature for the compartment selected.
Freezer food compartment

To adjust the freezer temperature press the button until the light flashes on the freezer
compartment indicator.

The freezer temperature can be altered by pressing the or buttons.

One press on either of these buttons will produce a dimmer light which indicates a small change
in temperature. Pressing either button twice gives a brighter light and indicates a greater change
in temperature.
Note: successively pressing the button will automatically scroll between the compartments,
areturn to the fresh food compartment will be accompanied by a longer beep.

When the door is re-opened the control panel will return automatically to the fresh food
compartment setting.

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Sabbath mode

To activate Sabbath mode, open both the fresh food and freezer compartment doors and then
hold the button on the temperature control panel for 10seconds.

Both the fresh food and freezer compartment indicators will be illuminated indicating the
refrigerator is in Sabbath mode.
When the product is in Sabbath mode:

The fresh food and freezer compartment indicator lights will be illuminated.

The light will not operate when the door is opened.

The door alarm will not operate.

The display will not function except to indicate Sabbath mode is active as stated above.

Opening the door will not affect the compressor or fans.

If the power to the refrigerator is turned off whilst in this mode, the product will continue in
Sabbath mode when the power is restored.

Sabbath mode will automatically de-activate 80 hours after activation.

To de-activate earlier than 80 hours hold the button on the temperature control panel for
10seconds.
Normal refrigerator sounds
ActiveSmart™ refrigerators, with their excellent energy ratings and cooling performance, can
produce sounds somewhat different to your old refrigerator.
Normal operational sounds include:

Fan air flow sound. ActiveSmart™ refrigerators have fans which change speed depending on
demand. During cooling periods, such as after frequent door openings, fans circulate the
cold air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments producing some air flow sound. This
is quite normal.

Cracking or popping which may sound like ice coming off the evaporator. This occurs when the
defrost function is operating.

Running water sound. This is the liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard as a boiling or
gurgling noise.

An audible hissing sound after closing the freezer door. This is due to the pressure difference
between the warm air that has entered the cabinet and suddenly cooled, and the outside
airpressure.

Other strange sounds may be heard for the following reasons:
– Cabinet not level
– Floor uneven or weak
– Bottles or jars rattling on shelves

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ActiveSmart™special features
Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity control lid
The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique lid which provides two functions:

The humidity lid seals the bins to provide a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruits
and vegetables.

The humidity lid prevents condensation, which forms at high humidities, from dripping down
onto the fruit and vegetables by retaining it in the grooves of the lid.
Fruit and vegetable bins and humidity slide (where fitted)

Each fruit and vegetable bin has a humidity control slide that can be adjusted to fruit or
vegetable setting depending on what is stored in the bins.

If possible try to store fruit and vegetables separately. This will help extend their storage life.

If there is a mixture of fruit and vegetables in the bin adjust the position of the control to the centre.

If there is too much water in the bins (due to the high humidity in the bins) the control can be
adjusted towards the setting with fewer drips (fruit setting) and/or the water can be wiped out as
required.

Remember a small amount of water in the bins is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage.
Salad greens

Lettuce

Spinach

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrots
Mixed fruit
& vegetables
Fruit with
skin/peel

Oranges

Lemons

Limes
SUITABLE FOR:
Fig.8 Humidity Control graphic
Door alarms

If the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep after 90 seconds and if the
freezer door is left open the alarm will beep after 60 seconds.

While either door remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds for 5 minutes.

A continuous alarm will sound if the door has been left open for 5 minutes or longer and the
light will turn off. The alarm will stop when the door is closed.

18 ActiveSmart™special features
Manual ice system – freezer drawer models only
An ice storage bin which sits inside the upper top freezer bin provides storage for and gives you
access to clean, clear ice cubes.
Information about your manual ice system

To make ice, take the ice tray and lid from on top of the ice storage bin. Remove the lid from the
ice tray and fill the tray with water. Place the lid back on the ice tray and carefully position it back
on the ice storage bin.

Once the ice is solid, take the ice tray and lid off the ice storage bin, remove the lid from the tray
and twist the ice tray at each end. Turn the ice tray over the ice storage bin to dislodge the cubes
into the bin.

Fill the ice tray with clean water and repeat to fill the ice storage bin.

Attached to the ice storage bin is the ice scoop which provides hygenic access to ice.

To access ice cubes, take the ice tray and lid from the top of the ice storage bin and place on a
flat surface. Take the scoop from the front of the bin, scoop cubes into vessel and then replace
the scoop, tray and lid back to the top of the 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 in the correct position.
Ice trays and lid (all other models)

To empty the ice cubes into the lid, hold the tray and lid together and twist to dislodge.

Refill the ice tray with water, place lid containing ice cubes on top and store in the freezer.

Ice cubes are best stored in a closed container or plastic bag as they readily absorb odours and
tastes from other foods.
Fig.9 Upper left freezer bin, ice storage bin, ice tray,
lid and scoop in correct position
Fig.10 Accessing your ice