Fisher & Paykel RB60V18 Mounting instructions

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Refrigerator
RB60V18 model
Installation instructions
and User guide

Declaration of Conformity
The manufacturer of the product/s described herein, to which this description refers, declares
on its sole responsibility that the product/s meet the relevant fundamental safety, health and
protection requirements of the relevant EU guidelines and that the corresponding test reports
are available for examination by the relevant authorities and can be requested from the seller of
the appliance, especially with regard to CE Declaration of Conformity issued by the manufacturer
or with the manufacturer’s approval. Moreover, the manufacturer declares that the parts of the
appliance described in this User Guide, which come into contact with fresh food, do not contain
any toxic substances.

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Safety and warnings 2
Installation instructions 6
Moving or storing your refrigerator 22
Operating instructions 23
Interior features 29
Maintenance 31
Cleaning care – interior/exterior 32
Storing food in your refrigerator 33
Storing food in your refrigerator compartment and variable-temperature drawer 34
Storing food in your freezer and variable-temperature drawer 36
Problem solving checklist 38
Wiring diagram 40
Manufacturer's Warranty (NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG) 41
Customer Care (NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG) 43
Warranty and service (CN) 45
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.
Note that the word “refrigerator” throughout this User Guide, refers to combination
refrigerator/freezer products.

2Safety 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.
Important safety instructions
Warning
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Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
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To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance it must be
fixed in accordance with the installation instructions provided
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
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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

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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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Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old
refrigerator:
– Take off the doors
– Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
R600a
This refrigerator may contain the flammable
refrigerant isobutane.
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It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service
person 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.
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 Authorised Service Centre will be able to give
advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your
old refrigerator or freezer.
Safety and warnings

4Safety and warnings
Electrical
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Your new appliance must be properly installed in accordance with
the installation instructions 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 the same power point as your
refrigerator 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.
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If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by
your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre 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.
Storing food and drinks
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Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator 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.

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Safety and warnings
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 food.
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Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The
food may be dangerous to eat.
Cleaning
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Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents
which may attack plastic components of your refrigerator and
cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning care section of this
booklet for further advice.
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6Installation instructions
Please follow the steps for installation to ensure your appliance operates correctly.
Location
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Your refrigerator should not be located in direct sunlight or next to any heat generating
appliance such as a cooktop, oven or dishwasher.
Power
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To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator 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 inside the
refrigerator compartment.
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It is essential that the appliance be properly grounded (earthed).
Exploded view
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Components list
1. Clearance
adjustment plate
2. Top attachment
bracket and ruler
3. Bottom attachment
bracket
4. Top attachment
bracket cover
4 pieces 2 pieces (installed) 4 pieces 2 pieces (installed)
5. Hinge cover 6. Bottom attachment
bracket cover
7. Upper fastenings 8. Cabinet attachment
bracket cover
4 pieces (installed) 4 pieces 2 pieces 1 piece
9. Cabinet attachment
bracket
10. Position
adjustment plate
11. Door gasket
baffle
12. Wood screw
1 piece 1 piece 2 pieces 32 pieces
13. Bottom
attachment bracket
screw
4 pieces
15 mm to 18 mm kitchen cabinet thickness can be used.

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1. Basic dimensions
Product dimensions (mm) RB60V18
A total height 1773
B total width 555
C total depth 540
D top door height 1066
E hinge gap height 12
F bottom door height 692
Cabinetry dimensions (mm) (including minimum clearances)
G inside height 1782 – 1786
H inside width 564 – 570
I total depth min 550
Minimum clearances
J minimum inlet vent area 200 cm sq
K minimum outlet vent area 280 cm sq
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G
I
H
J
J
KB
C
D
F
A
E
Fig.1 Exploded view of refrigerator cabinetry

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2. Preparations before installation
2a Door hinge
This model is right-hand hinged, with a left-hand door opening. If you require left-hand hinged
with right hand door opening, remove the upper and lower hinges and refit them to the opposite
side.
2b Clearance adjustment plate / sheet
If 18 mm cabinet is used, clearance adjusting plate is not needed.
If 15 mm cabinet is used, clearance adjusting plate is needed.
Fig.2 Hinge exchange and enlarged view of clearance adjustment plate
2c Cabinet attachment bracket and position adjustment plate
Fix the cabinet attachment bracket to the refrigerator with the screws provided. Then lock the
position adjustment plate to the left side of the cabinet attachment bracket.
Fig.3 Installation of cabinet attachment bracket and position adjustment plate

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2d Air flow stops
The air flow stops are located on the back cover of the compressor. Adjust these air flow stops to
ensure they make contact with the cabinet.
Air flow stops Fig.4 Adjusting the air flow stops
2e Door gasket baffle
Remove the door gasket baffle from the door and then store for future transportation.
Fig.5 Removing the door gasket baffle and enlarged view of the hinge

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3. Placing the refrigerator into the cabinet
3a Pull the power cord through the hole at the back of the cabinet or if the power socket is inside
the cabinet, plug in the refrigerator before installing it into the cabinet.
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Take care not to kink or bend the power cord as a damaged cord is a fire risk.
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For safety reasons, only turn on the refrigerator once installation is complete.
3b Move the refrigerator into the cabinet and adjust its position to ensure that the clearance
adjustment plate is attached to the bottom end of the cupboard side panel and the door gasket
is attached to the front end of the cupboard side panel.
Top view
cross section Kitchen cabinet
Refrigerator door
Front line of
sidesurface
Top attachment bracket
End surface
of clearance
adjusting plate
Fig.6 Installation of cabinet
3c Make sure the left and right side clearances between the refrigerator and cabinet are the same.
3d Fasten the side surfaces of the hinge with screws. Fix one screw to the top hinge and one screw
to the bottom hinge. Then fix all other screws to the remaining hinges.
Fig.7 Fastening of hinge screws

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4. Dismantling the top and bottom attachment brackets
4a Open the refrigerator door and remove the top attachment bracket cover by drawing it upwards.
Do the same for the freezer.
4b Move the rulers vertically so the top of the rulers latch onto the cabinet above.
Top of kitchen cabinet
Ruler
Fig.8 Latching the rulers onto the cabinet
4c Loosen the two hexagonal screws on the top attachment bracket and then remove the top
attachment bracket and rulers together. Do the same for the freezer door.
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Both attachment brackets are required for refrigerator installation. Go to page 13 if you are
now installing the refrigerator. If you do not intend to install the refrigerator at this time, store
the brackets for later use.
Top attachment bracket
(assembled status)
Refrigerator door
Top attachment bracket
(disassembled status)
Fig.9 Dismantling the top attachment bracket

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5. Attaching the top attachment bracket to the top cabinet door
5a Lay the top cabinet door (face down) onto a clean floor.
5b Attach the top attachment bracket to the top of the cabinet door. Adjust to ensure the centre
line of the top attachment bracket aligns with the centre of the cabinet door. The rulers should
latch onto the top of the cabinet door.
5c Once aligned, screw the wood screws to attach the top attachment bracket to the cabinet door.
Backside of
cabinetdoor
Cabinetdoor
Side panel
Position
station
meter
Upper cabinet door Lower cabinet door
Backside of
cabinetdoor
Centre line Centre line
Fig.10 Attachment of the top attachment bracket to the cabinet door
5d Pull out the rulers on the top attachment bracket.

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6. Attaching the top cabinet door
6a Open the refrigerator door, hang the cabinet door onto the height adjustment screws (at the
upper sides of the refrigerator) and fix with hex screws.
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Do not fasten the screws too tightly as to allow for some horizontal movement of the
cabinet door.
Fig.11 Hanging the top cabinet door
on the height adjustment screws of
the refrigerator door
Height adjustment
screw
Height adjustment
screw
6b Adjust cabinet doors as per the adjustment method (page 17). After adjustment use the bottom
attachment bracket to fix the refrigerator and cabinet doors.
Fig.12 Anchoring the bottom attachment bracket
Wood screw
Bottom attachment
bracket screw
Wood screw
Bottom attachment
bracket screw

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7. Attaching the top attachment bracket to the bottom cabinet door
7a Lay the bottom cabinet door (face down) onto a clean floor.
7b Attach the top attachment bracket to the top of the cabinet door.
7c Adjust to make the centre line of the top attachment bracket align with the centre of the cabinet
door. The rulers should latch onto the top of the cabinet door.
Lower end face of the
top cupboard door
Ruler
Fig.13 Lining up the bottom door
7d Once aligned, screw the wood screws in to attach the top attachment bracket to the cabinet
door.
7e Pull out the rulers on the top attachment bracket.
Back of the cupboarddoor
Cupboarddoor
Ruler
Upper refrigerator door
Centre line
Fig.14 Attaching the top attachment bracket and pulling out the rulers

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8. Attaching the bottom cabinet door
8a Open the freezer door, hang the cabinet door onto the height adjustment screws and fix with a
hexscrew.
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Do not fasten screws too tightly, allow for some horizontal movement of the cabinet door.
Fig.15 Hanging the bottom cabinet
door on the height adjusting screws
of the freezer door
Height adjustment
screw
Height adjustment
screw
8b Close the door, the screw should not be tightened. Adjust the left and right clearance of the
upper end.
8c Adjust the cabinet doors as per the adjustment method (page 17). Then use the bottom
attachment bracket to fix the freezer and cabinet door.
Fig.16 Anchoring the bottom attachment bracket
Wood screw
Bottom attachment
bracket screw
Wood screw
Bottom attachment
bracket screw

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9. Top adjustment of the cabinet doors
9a Fix the upper hook of the door to the cabinet door.
9b Use a spanner to turn height adjustment nut ( X ) approximately 5 mm.
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If the height adjusting nut is difficult to adjust, check the left and right clearances of the top
attachment bracket and position.
9c Loosen the horizontal adjustment nut ( Y ) and move the cabinet door slightly to adjust its
position approximately 5 mm.
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If the cabinet door position is difficult to adjust, check the left and right clearances of the
top adjustment bracket and position.
9d Loosen the depth adjustment nut ( Z ) and move the cabinet door to adjust the depth. Then
tighten the nut approximately 3 mm.
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If the cabinet door position is difficult to adjust, check the left and right side clearances of
cabinet.
Fig.17 Adjusting top of cabinet door
Z
X
Y
10. Bottom adjustment of the cabinet doors
10a Loosen the screws slightly, adjust the depth and then tighten the screws.
10b Insert the wood screws into the remaining holes in the bottom adjustment bracket after
adjusting the horizontal positioning of the cabinet door.
Fixed screw Fixed screw
Side view
Further fixing
Depth adjustment
W
Cabinet door
W
Fig.18 Adjusting bottom of cabinet door

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11. Finishing work
Fig.19 Positions of final adjustments