Fisher & Paykel E522BLE2 User manual

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Installation instructions
and User guide
Active Smart™ refrigerator
Réfrigérateur Active Smart™ Instructions d’installation
et Guide d’utilisation

English Page 1 – 24
Français Page 25 – 48

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Contents
Safety and warnings 2
Installation instructions 4
Moving or storing your refrigerator 8
Ice & Water refrigerators –
please refer to supplement Ice & Water User Guide
Active Smart™ operating instructions 9
Active Smart™ special features 11
Cleaning care 13
Storing food in your refrigerator 16
Storing food in your freezer 18
Problem solving checklist 20
Limited warranty 22
Important!
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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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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.
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 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.
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Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
–Take off the doors
–Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Disposal
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Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards. The
refrigerant gas must be safely removed and for the safety of young children, remove doors.
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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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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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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 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. 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 41°F/5°C – discard all food.
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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.
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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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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.
Cabinetry dimensions (inches / mm) (including minimum clearances) E522B
A inside height 68⁄ / 1735
Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation
B inside width 32⁄ / 830
C inside depth 24⁄ / 620
Flush with refrigerator door – full door rotation
D inside width 33⁄ / 860
E inside depth flush to curved door 26⁄ / 675
F inside depth flush to flat door 27⁄ / 690
Flush with refrigerator door – 90° door rotation
(for full drawer/shelf access, the doors need to be open past 90°)
G inside width 35⁄ / 900
H inside depth flush to curved door 26⁄ / 675
I inside depth flush to flat door 27⁄ / 690
Minimum clearances
J side clearance ⁄ / 20
K side clearance – hinge side flush with door – full rotation 2 / 50
L side clearance – hinge side flush with door – 90° rotation 3⁄ / 90
M rear clearance (incl. evaporator tray) 1⁄ / 30
N vent (above refrigerator cabinet or around top of cupboard) 2 / 50
O door clearance – hinge side flush with chassis – full rotation 25⁄ / 645
P door clearance – hinge side flush door – full rotation 24⁄ / 615
Installation instructions
Flush with refrigerator chassis
– full door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door
– full door rotation
Flush with refrigerator door
– 90° door rotation
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4. Installation
Your Fisher & Paykel Active Smart™ 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 5).
5. What to do if your product is unstable
C
Gently push the refrigerator back until the rear rollers
contact the floor.
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Measure the gap under the front foot, which has come
off the floor.
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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.
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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.
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Make sure the packing material stays in place when the
product is pushed back into position.
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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.
Installation instructions
Lower the front
of the refrigerator
Fig.1 Refrigerator feet
Raise the
front of the
refrigerator
This foot lifts off the floor when
top front is gently pushed back
Example only
Unlevel floor
Fig 2.Unstable refrigerator

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Installation instructions
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.3 Stabilizing your refrigerator
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Roll the refrigerator back into position and adjust front feet as per step
D . (Check alignment and
door closing action are satisfactory).
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Make small adjustments to front feet where necessary.
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Check that the product is stable (all 4 feet are on the floor). If not return to step C and repeat
steps
D and E .
Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments
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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.
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Allow the refrigerator and freezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow each compartment to
cool to the appropriate temperature.
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Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove
manufacturing and transportation dust.
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The appliance may have an odor 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:
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Ensure your refrigerator has adequate ventilation as recommended in the installation
instructions.
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Do not cover your appliances with any material that will prevent air from flowing around the
cabinet sides.
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Allow good clearances in front of the air ducts within the cabinet for maximum cold
air distribution.
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Cool hot foods down before placing them in the appliance.
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Do not overfill the compartments.
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Keep door openings to a minimum.
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Select a temperature setting that isn’t too cold.
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Check your door seals for leaks.

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Moving or storing your refrigerator
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 refrigerator
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Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remove all food.
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Turn the adjustable feet to the right as far as they will turn (see page 6).
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Ease the refrigerator out of its position. Tuck the power cord away and tape the doors closed.
Tape the shelves in place. 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).
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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 refrigerator or freezer
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When storing your cleaned appliance, leave the door(s) open. This allows air to circulate and
prevents the build up of bacteria and moulds.
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Before using again, clean well using a mixture of warm water and baking soda (add 1 teaspoon
of baking soda to each 1 pint (500 ml) of water). Rinse with clean water.
Vacation time
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We recommend you leave your refrigerator or freezer operating while you are on vacation.