Fisher & Paykel RS90A User manual

ActiveSmart™ Slide-in refrigerator
RS90A and RS90AU models
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USER GUIDE

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CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Safety and warnings 4
Moving and storing your appliance 9
Storage features list 10
Operating instructions – All models 11
Special functions 14
External display – Ice & Water models 16
Using your water dispenser – Ice & Water models 17
Water filter – Ice & Water models 18
Using your ice maker – Ice & Water models 20
Making Ice – Non-Ice & Water models 22
ActiveSmart™ refrigerator special features 23
Cleaning care – Exterior 25
Cleaning care – Interior 27
Storing food in your refrigerator 29
Storing food in your freezer 31
Defrosting food in your refrigerator 34
User warnings and sounds 35
Troubleshooting 36
Manufacturer’s Warranty 40
Customer Care 42
European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical 44
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
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 go to our
website www.fisherpaykel.com or contact
your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.
Note that the word ‘refrigerator’, throughout
this user guide, refers to the combination of
refrigerator/freezer products.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying this Fisher & Paykel Slide-in refrigerator.
Introducing the next generation in Fisher & Paykel refrigeration. With new flush-fit
design and the ability to easily slide into existing kitchen spaces or be integrated behind
kitchen cabinetry, these family-sized fridges offer a seamless look to the kitchen while
providing excellent food care with ActiveSmart™ technology.
As your life changes, so can your refrigerator. This book explains the features and
functions, and will help you get the most out of your refrigerator.
We hope you enjoy your new Slide-in refrigerator.
RS90AU Ice & Water model
Shown with RD90U door panels
RS90A non-Ice & Water model
Shown with RD90 door panels

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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.
R600a
This refrigerator contains flammable
refrigerant isobutane (R600a).
Use this appliance only for the intended purpose as
described in the user guide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
When using this appliance always exercise basic
safety precautions including the following:
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children under the age of 8 years) 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.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
• To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance,
it must be fixed in accordance with installation
instructions.
• 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.
• In 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 Authorised Repairer immediately
to arrange for the appliance to be repaired.
• 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.
Electrical
• This appliance must be installed in accordance with
the installation instructions beforeuse.
• To allow disconnection of the appliance from the
supply after installation, incorporate a switch in the
fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• Never unplug your refrigerator 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 use extension
cords or double adapters.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
• 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 away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• 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.
Cleaning
• Many commercially available cleaning products
contain solvents that may attack the plastic
components of your refrigerator and cause them
tocrack.
• Avoid 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.
• Please refer to the ‘Cleaning care’ section of this
user guide for further information.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
Disposal
• Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your
old appliance to avoid hazards:
– The flammable refrigerant gas must be safely
removed.
– The 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.
– The doors and panels 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.
Storing food and drinks
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Never store volatile or flammable materials in your
refrigerator 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.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
Power failure – food safety
• Do 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:
– Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen
but should be stored for a shorter period than
recommended.
– 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.
– Thawed and warmer than 5°C – discard all food.

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MOVING AND STORING YOUR APPLIANCE
TO ENSURE YOUR APPLIANCE OPERATES CORRECTLY PLEASE REFER TO THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT.
If your refrigerator 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 at the isolating switch and unplug from the power point. Remove
all food.
 Refer to the installation instructions to free the refrigerator from its surrounds. Ease the
appliance out of its position and tuck the power cord away.
 If applicable, tape the shelves in place and tape the doors closed. If the cabinet needs to
be placed on 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 as long as possible (at least a few hours) before turning it 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tsp
of baking soda to each 500ml of water). Rinse with clean water.
Holiday time
We recommend you leave your refrigerator operating while you are on holiday. Remove
all perishable food.
For Ice & Water models
 Turn the ice maker off on the control panel.
 Shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
 On your return, turn on the water supply to the refrigerator.
 Dispense 4litres of water and discard to ensure the water tank is refilled with fresh water.
 Turn on the ice maker.
 Discard the first 3harvests of ice.

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STORAGE FEATURES LIST
Refrigerator compartment
Accessories (not shown)
 Single bottle holders
 Manual ice tray with lid (non-Ice & Water models only)
Full-width cantilever glass shelves
Half-width cantilever glass shelves
Fruit and vegetable bins
with humidity control lids
Slim bin with humidity control lid
Water tank
(Ice & Water models only)
Dairy
shelf
Large door
shelf
Mid door
shelf
Large door shelf
Dairy shelf
Mid door shelf
Freezer compartment
Ice maker (top left of freezer)
(Ice & Water models only)
Ice storage bin with scoop
Mid tray
Large bottom bin
Top bin

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – ALL MODELS
Internal control panel
The internal control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options of
yourrefrigerator.
Internal control panel
for Ice & Water models
Internal control panel
for non-Ice & Water models
Temperature control (all models)
 When the refrigerator is first turned on, the 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 internal control panel located on the
right hand side of the refrigerator compartment.
Adjusting the fresh food compartment temperature (all models)
When the fresh food compartment door(s) are opened the interior light automatically
illuminates. The temperature for this compartment will show as a series of lights.
 To increase the temperature press the button, this will increase the number of lights.
 To decrease the temperature press the button, this will decrease the number of lights.
 Fewer lights illuminated indicates a colder temperature for the compartment selected.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – ALL MODELS
Adjusting the freezer compartment temperature (all models)
 Press the button once, the freezer compartment light will be illuminated.
 To increase the temperature press the button, this will increase the number of lights.
 To decrease the temperature press the button, this will decrease the number of lights.
 Fewer lights illuminated indicates a colder temperature for the compartment selected.
Note: successively pressing the button will automatically scroll between
compartments.
 When the door is re-opened the control panel will return automatically to the fresh food
compartment setting.
Alarm Mute (all models)
For times when you require the door to be opened longer than normal eg when
cleaning the interior of your refrigerator press the ‘Alarm Mute’ button to silence the
door alarm for 20minutes.
 To activate, press the button once. The ‘Alarm Mute’ light will be illuminated when the
function is activated.
 ‘Alarm Mute’ will deactivate after 20minutes and the door alarms will return to normal.
 To deactivate ‘Alarm Mute’ manually, press the button again. When ‘Alarm Mute’ is
deactivated the light is off.
Note: when the fresh food or freezer compartment door is left open for longer periods
of time food quality and/or safety may be compromised.
Key mute (all models)
Key mute allows you to silence all button presses.
 To activate key mute, press and hold the button for 4seconds.
 The icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated.
 The keys will be silenced when key mute is activated.
 Door alarms and ‘Bottle Chill’ alarm will still operate.
 Key mute will not automatically deactivate. To manually deactivate, press and hold the
button for 4seconds.
 The icon will no longer be illuminated.
Key lock (all models)
Key lock allows you to disable the buttons on the internal control panel. This is useful
when cleaning your refrigerator.
 To activate key lock press and hold the and buttons for 4seconds.
 The icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated.
 Pressing any of the buttons will cause several beeps to tell you that they are disabled.
 Key lock will not automatically deactivate. To manually deactivate, press and hold the
and buttons for 4seconds.
 The icon will no longer be illuminated.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – ALL MODELS
Sabbath mode (all models)
In Sabbath mode alarms, lights and displays are deactivated for 80hours.
 To activate Sabbath mode press and hold , and buttons for 4seconds.
 The icon on the internal control panel will be illuminated.
Once in Sabbath mode:
 The interior light will not turn on when the refrigerator is opened.
 The door alarm will not operate.
 The display will not illuminate, except the Sabbath mode icon.
 The internal and external control panel will not operate.
 Sabbath mode will automatically deactivate after 80 hours.
 To deactivate manually, press and hold , and for 4 seconds.
 The icon on the internal control panel will no longer be illuminated.
Note: If power is turned off the refrigerator will automatically continue in Sabbath mode
once power is restored.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Bottle Chill (all models)
This function allows you to chill your beverages rapidly in the freezer without the worry
of forgetting them. The timer is set for 15minutes however the time taken to chill
depends on the size of your beverage. If after 15minutes your beverage is not cold
enough, simply place it back in the freezer and reset the ‘Bottle Chill’ function.
 To activate, press the button on the internal display. The ‘Bottle Chill’ light above the
button will be illuminated when the function is activated. For Ice & Water models the
icon will also be illuminated on the external display.
 An alarm will sound after 15minutes has elapsed reminding you to remove your
beverage from the freezer.
To silence the alarm – non-Ice & Water models:
Open the fresh food compartment door and press the button on the internal control
panel.
To silence the alarm – Ice & Water models:
Open the fresh food compartment door and press the button on the internal control
panel. Or press the button on the external display.
 To deactivate ‘Bottle Chill’ before 15minutes has elapsed, press the button on the
internal control panel. When ‘Bottle Chill’ is deactivated the light is off above the button
and the icon is not visible on the external display (Ice & Water models only).
 If you would like your beverage colder, place it back in the freezer and the reset the
‘Bottle Chill’ function.
Fast Freeze (all models)
We have created the ‘Fast Freeze’ feature to help your get the best possible results
when freezing fresh food. ‘Fast Freeze’ boosts the freezing speed by dropping the
freezer to its coldest temperature for 12hours, which helps to ensure vital freshness,
texture and taste are retained during the freezing process.
 To activate, press the button on the internal display. The ‘Fast Freeze’ light above the
button will be illuminated when the function is activated.
 To deactivate before the 12hours has elapsed, press the button again. When ‘Fast
Freeze’ is deactivated the light above the button is off.
 For best results we recommend that you activate the function before it is required eg
before grocery shopping. Alternatively, activate it when placing food in the freezer.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Door alarms (all models)
 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 either of the doors have been left open for 5minutes or
longer and the interior compartment light(s) will turn off. The alarm will stop only when
the door(s) is closed.
Note: If ‘Alarm Mute’ has been activated the door alarms will be silenced for 20minutes.
After 5minutes of the doors being left open the compartment light will turn off however
the normal door alarms will be suspended. The LED above the button will illuminate
to indicate that the appliance is in this mode.
Ice Boost (Ice & water models only)
This function is designed to be used for times when you require more ice eg when you
are having a party. The ‘Ice Boost’ function will increase ice production up to 30%* from
standard ice making and deactivates automatically after 24hours.
*Dependent on your current temperature settings.
 When you first turn on your ice maker, the ‘Ice Boost’ function will be off.
 To turn this function on, press the button. The light above the button will be
illuminated when the ‘Ice Boost’ function is on.
 To manually deactivate this feature press the button again. The light above the
button will be off when the ‘Ice Boost’ function is off.
 Activating the ‘Ice Boost’ function will automatically turn ice making on.
 Deactivating the ice making will automatically deactivate the ‘Ice Boost’ function.

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EXTERNAL DISPLAY – ICE & WATER MODELS
The external display enables you to lock the water dispenser, indicates to you when
‘Bottle Chill’ is activated and when your water filter requires changing.
EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES
Dispenser lock button
and LED light
Locks/unlocks the water dispenser.
When locked the LED above the button will
illuminate.
Bottle Chill indicator Icon will illuminate indicating when ‘Bottle Chill’ is
activated and flashes when beverage is ready.
Filter change
indicator
Icon will illuminate indicating when water filter
requires changing.

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USING YOUR WATER DISPENSER – ICE & WATER MODELS
TO ENSURE YOUR APPLIANCE OPERATES CORRECTLY PLEASE REFER TO THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Before using your water dispenser
Ensure your ice and water system has been correctly installed by following the
installation instructions booklet supplied.
To flush the water filtration system:
 Ensure your refrigerator is switched on, and the isolation
tap has been connected and turned on.
 Run your water dispenser pad until water dispenses, this
will displace trapped air in the water tank and filter system.
This will take at least 2minutes. Once water has dispensed,
rest the dispenser pad for 2minutes.
 Dispense and discard 4 litres of water, then rest the
dispenser pad for a further 2 minutes.
 Dispense and discard a further 4 litres of water. Failure to
do this will result in excessive dripping from your dispenser.
 Please note, once installation is complete a few drips may
appear out of the dispenser over the next few days to clear
the remaining trapped air.
 Ensure your refrigerator has cooled for at least 2 hours
before use.
You are now ready to enjoy water from your water dispenser.
Dispensing
 Your water dispenser has been designed for one-handed operation.
 To dispense water, gently press the dispensing pad using a glass or container.
 To stop the flow of water, simply pull your glass away from the dispensing pad.
 Please remember that pressing very hard against the dispensing pad will not encourage
the dispenser to operate faster or produce greater quantities of water.
IMPORTANT!
To avoid damage to property or personal injury do not put hands, fingers or objects
up the dispenser opening.
Dispenser lock
The dispenser lock located on the external display 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 dispenser lock press the button for 4seconds.
The LED above the button will illuminate.
 When the dispenser pad is pressed several beeps will sound
indicating to the user that water cannot be dispensed.
 To deactivate dispenser lock and allow water dispensing,
press the button for 4seconds. The LED above the button
will no longer illuminate.
Dispenser lock
Water dispenser

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WATER FILTER – ICE & WATER MODELS
All the water supplied to your refrigerator is filtered through a filter cartridge, this helps
remove unwanted impurities and is located behind the kickstrip grille. To maintain water
quality we recommend replacing the filter cartridge every 6 months.
 When the filter cartridge requires replacing, the filter change icon will illuminate on
the internal control panel and external display. The icon will flash as a reminder on the
external display whenever water is dispensed.
 Replacement filter cartridges (part number: 839041) can be purchased through Fisher &
Paykel Customer Care Centre or online at www.fisherpaykel.com (this service is available
to selected markets only).
IMPORTANT!
 To avoid serious illness or death, do not use the water filter where water is unsafe or
of unknown quality.
 If the water filtration system has been allowed to freeze, replace the filter cartridge
and flush the water system following the instructions on the previous page.
 The water filter cartridge needs to be changed when the filter change icon illuminates
on the internal control panel and external display.
Changing the water filter cartridge
To remove old filter cartridge
1Remove kickstrip grille by inserting fingers into the left
and right square openings on the grille. Pull towards you.
The filter is located on the left-hand side.
2Pull freezer drawer slightly open in order to fit filter
cartridge tool.
3Align the filter cartridge tool to the filter and turn
90°anti-clockwise to loosen, as shown on the right.
4Pull the filter cartridge tool and filter towards you to remove.
– When the filter is removed a few drops of water may
be present. This is quite normal.
– Discard the old filter.
To install new filter cartridge
1Pull freezer drawer slightly open in order to fit filter
cartridge tool. Remove the red protective cap on the
spigot head. Align the filter cartridge tool over the filter.
2Insert the filter cartridge and tool into the bottom left of
the product, as shown on the right.
3Firmly push the cartridge in until the filter head cannot
be pushed any further. Turn 90° clockwise to tighten as
shown on the right.
4Remove filter cartridge tool and close freezer drawer.
Replace kickstrip grille by aligning securing hooks. Push
grille firmly onto product until it clips securely.
5Reset the filter change icon on the display, this will remind
you when the filter next requires replacing. Please refer to
the next page for activation.
6Flush the water filter of any trapped air, harmless carbon
fines and to also check for leaks. Dispense 4litres of water
and discard.
7A few drops of water may appear out of the dispenser over
the next few days as the remaining trapped air is cleared.
Engaging filter cartridge
Disengaging filter cartridge