Fisher & Paykel E331T Mounting instructions

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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.

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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
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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.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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The manufacturer’s installation instructions for product and cabinetry ventilation must be
followed when installing the appliance.
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Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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 Authorised Repairer will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly
methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.
Electrical
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Your new appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions before use.
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Never unplug your refrigerator or freezer 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 the same power point as your refrigerator or freezer 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 Authorised
Repairer because special purpose tools are required.
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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.
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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
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DO NOT store explosive substances such as aerosols cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
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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, eg frozen ice cubes.
Power failure – food safety
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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.
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Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety and warnings

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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. On chest freezers the serial plate is
located on the right-hand-side at the bottom.
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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 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.
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To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator or vertical freezer, see recommended
cabinetry dimensions below.
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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.
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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

8Installation instructions
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