Fisher & Paykel RX216 Mounting instructions

Installation instructions
and user guide US CA (EN)
Side by side refrigerator
Instructions d’installation et guide de
l’utilisateur US CA (FR)
Réfrigérateur à compartiments juxtaposés
Instructivo de instalación
y guía del usuario US CA (ES)
Refrigerador doble
US CA
RX256 / RX216 models

English Page 1 – 47
Español Pág 49 – 95
Français Page 97 – 143

1
Contents
Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions 5
Before use 11
Temperature controls
RX256DT7X1 12
RX256DT4X1 / RX216DT4X1 16
Fresh food features 17
Freezer features 20
Ice and water 21
Water filter 25
Food storage tips 29
Care and cleaning 32
Operating sounds 37
Troubleshooting 38
Warranty and service 45
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.
EN

2Introduction
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel side by side refrigerator with chilled water and
ice dispensing through the door.
This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. Many
hours have been spent researching how you, our customer, use your refrigerator and what we
can do to make life easier for you.
Select refrigerator models have a number of customizable storage zones, such as a Beverage
Chiller with adjustable temperature settings and a fruit and vegetable bin with adjustable
humidity.
Select models also have some special modes, such as Vacation Mode that will help you save
energy, and Speed Ice that will increase ice production.
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 refrigerator!
Important!
It is important that this User Guide should be retained with your Ice & Water refrigerator for
future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, please ensure
that the User Guide is left with the appliance. This will ensure that the new owner can familiarize
themselves with the information and warnings contained within the Guide.
Fig.1 Side by side refrigerator

3
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.
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 children or infirmed persons without supervision. This is
especially important when using the freezer compartment. Young children should be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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 can not easily climb inside.
The plastic packaging may be a choking or suffocation hazard to children. Ensure all plastic is
disposed of properly.
Disposal
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.
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
This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before
it is used.
Never unplug your refrigerator or freezer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket.
Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point outlet socket as your refrigerator is
using. Do not use extension cords or double adapters with these products.
EN

4Safety 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 Appliances
Authorized Service Center 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.
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning it or replacing the interior light bulb.
Storing food and drinks
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
and refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.
3) Thawed and warmer than 41˚F (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 Care and
cleaning section of this booklet for further advice.

5
Installation instructions
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide
before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 4.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
Location
Do not install refrigerator near an oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield
refrigerator with cabinet material.
Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F (13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C).
Malfunction may occur at these temperatures.
The refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.
Measuring the opening
When installing your refrigerator, allow ½” (13 mm) space at the top and ½” (13 mm) space
behind machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for proper air circulation. If the
refrigerator is placed with the door hinges against a wall, you may want to allow additional space
so the door can be opened wider.
Subflooring or floor coverings (ie carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller
than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling procedure under Leveling, page 8.
Important!
If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.
Transporting your refrigerator
NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on
its back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to
ensure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.
Use an appliance dolly/trolley when moving refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side
or back – NEVER from its front.
Protect the outside finish of the refrigerator during transport by wrapping the cabinet in
blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.
Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles
where and when possible. Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening restraints may dent or damage
the outside finish.
EN

6Installation instructions
Door and hinge removal
Some installations require door removal to get the refrigerator to its final location.
Tools needed:
Phillips screwdriver
⁄” (9.5 mm) hex head driver
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power
only after replacing doors.
Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing door
removal and replacement.
Failure to do so may result in death, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons.
Caution!
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material, prior to moving
the refrigerator.
Tape decorative panels (select models) securely in place before removing door handles.
Do not adjust the refrigerator to be any shorter than 68½” (1740 mm) tall (minus hinge and cap).
Doing so may damage underside components.
1
Unplug power cord from power source.
2
Remove toe grille (see page 8).
Open both doors 180°, or as wide as possible.
Note: for refrigerators in operation, shut off water before removing water line from the door.
To disconnect the water line:
Push in white collar (
a
) and hold.
Pull the door-side tube from the connector (
b
).
To reconnect the water line:
Firmly push tube ⁄” (8 mm) into the connector.
Use lines on the tube as a guide for full insertion.
If tube end is damaged, cut off ⁄” (8 mm) before
reconnecting.
If leaking occurs, cut and reconnect the line.
a
b
Step 2

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Installation instructions
3
Close doors.
4
Remove top hinge covers by removing
Phillips screws.
5
Unscrew ⁄” (8 mm) hex head screws from
top hinges.
6
Detach main wire connector harness.
Do not remove screw connecting green
ground wire.
To detach main wire harness, use a flat
blade tool or fingernail to press junction
point between two connectors to release.
7
Remove top hinges along with doors.
8
Remove bottom hinges with a ⁄” (9.5 mm)
hex head driver.
Replacing the doors
To replace the doors, follow the steps in
door and hinge removal in reverse order.
Important!
If water line tube end is damaged, cut off
⁄” (16 mm) before reconnecting.
Fig.2 Door and hinge removal
Step 4
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
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8
Leveling
Caution!
To protect personal property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:
Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level.
Note:
Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection before
leveling.
Some models only have adjustment front leveling screws (
a
).
Tools needed:
⁄” (9.5 mm) hex head driver
Carpenter’s level
1
Remove toe grille.
Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.
2
Using hex head driver, turn front adjustment screws
(
a ) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower
the front of the refrigerator.
3
Select models also have rear adjustment screws
(
b
). Using the hex head driver, turn each of these
adjustment screws (
b
) to raise or lower the rear of
the refrigerator.
4
Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator
is ⁄” (6 mm) or ½ bubble higher than back of refrigerator
and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.
5
If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear
adjustment screw clockwise to raise rocking corner.
If doors are uneven, do the following:
Determine which door needs to be raised.
Turn front roller adjustment screw (
a
) clockwise
to raise front corner of door.
If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its
adjustment range and doors are still not level,
raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller
adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise.
Check with level to verify ⁄” (6 mm) tilt to the back for
proper door closure.
If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille and hinge covers.
Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.
Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.
Installation instructions
a b b a
Fig.3 Leveling the refrigerator
Step 1
Steps 2, 3
Step 5
a