Fisher & Paykel E521T manual

Refrigerat or & F reezer Installation instructions and user guide NZ A U UK IE P AC[...]

Ac tive Smar t ™ models 635mm wide E331T , E372B , E381T , E402B, E411T , E415H 680mm wide E406B, E413T , E440T , E442B 790mm wide E521T , E522B Cy clic and compact models 525mm wide P120, E169T , C170T , C190, E240B, E249T , C270 635mm wide C373, C450, E373, E450 Ve r tical freezer models 525mm wide E150, E210 635mm wide E308, E388 Chest freezer[...]

1 G eneral opera ting instructions – all produc ts Safety and warnings 2 I nstallation instructions 4 Mo ving or storing y our refrigerator 7 Door conv ersion 8 Ice & W ater refrigerators Please refer t o supplement Ice & W ater User Guide 10 Ac tive Smar t ™ refrigerat ors Operating instructions 10 Special features 12 M aintenance 14 C[...]

2 To r educe the risk of fire , electric shock, or injur y to persons read the IMPORT ANT SAFE TY INSTRUC TIONS befor e operating this appliance. U se this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this U ser Guide. Impor tant safet y precautions W arning When using this appliance alw ays exercise basic safety precautions including th[...]

3 Storing food and drinks Never store volatile or flammable materials in y our refrigerator or freezer as they may explode. Never freeze liquids in glass containers . Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the cont ai ner to explode. Never freeze carbonated drinks . They may explode. Do not consume food if it is too cold . Food remo ved fr[...]

4 Please follow the steps f or installation to ensure y our appliance operates correctly . 1. P ower T he appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible . To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off , connect your r efrigerator or freezer to its own power point. Do not plug in an y other appliance at this pow er point or us[...]

5 4. V entilation and installation To ensure adequate ventilation f or your refrigerator or vertical freezer , see r ecommended cabinetry dimensions below . T o ensure adequate ventilation f or chest freezers , allow a minimum of 20mm of airspace on each side of the cabinet, and 75mm at the rear . T he appliance is intended to be placed against a w[...]

6 Before placing f ood in the fresh food or fr eezer compartments Remove all packaging. Ensur e that all transit clips are remov ed from the refrigerator . T hese are small rubber stops located at the back of the shelves . Allow the refrigerator and fr eezer to run empty for 2 – 3 hours to allow each c ompartment to co ol to the appropriate tempe[...]

7 If yo ur refrigerator or freezer is turned off f or any reason, wait 10 minut es before turning it back on. This will allow the r efrigeration system pressures t o equalise before r estar ting. Moving your r efrigerat or Tu rn off the appliance and unplug from the power point. Remo ve all food . Tu rn the adjustable feet to the right as far as th[...]

8 If yo u need to hinge your door on the opposite side we re co mmend that you call your local F isher and Pa ykel Authorised Ser vice Centre or Dealer to make this con version. Ac tive Smar t™ r efrigerators with silver handles need t o be ordered either with left or right opening doors and can not be interchanged. All other models except those [...]

9 F it new cap door closing to bottom hinge bracket. The new cap door closing is a mirror image of the existing part. Remove the hinge hole co vers from the ends of the door using a narrow blade to prise them a way from the door . T he hinge hole covers ar e the components without holes. Keep them for re-use. Mo ve the hinge bearing on the door to [...]

10 Models: 635mm wide E331T , E372B, E381T , E402B, E411T , E415H 680mm wide E406B, E413T , E440T , E442B 790mm wide E521T , E522B F or information on the operation of the Ic e & W ater contr ol panel please refer to the Ice & W ater U ser Guide. T em perature c ontrol When the refrigerator is first turned on, the pow er ful cooling system [...]

11 S abbath mode To activate the Sabbath mode press the compartment selec t button on the temperature contr ol panel for 10 seconds . W hen the product is in sabbath mode: T he light will not operate when the door is opened. T he door alarm will not operate. T he display will not be illuminated. Opening the door will not affect the compressor or fa[...]

12 F ruit and v egetable bins and humidity control cov er T he fruit and vegetable bins featur e a unique cover which pr ovides two functions: T he humidity cover seals the bins and pro vides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruits and vegetables. T he humidity cover prev ents condensation, which forms at high humidities, fr om dripp[...]

13 F ault alarms If the electronic controller detects a fault from which it is unable to r ecover an alarm will sound . When the fresh food c ompar tment door is opened a fault code (specific pattern of lights) will flash red and green on the C ontrol panel to alert you to the fault. The audible alarm will st op when any button is pr essed but the [...]

14 Replacement of the interior light (Halogen light bulb ) Tu rn the power off at the wall socket befor e replacing the bulb . The light bulb is located on the to p roof of the cabinet at the front. Remove the lens co ver using a small screwdriv er . Insert the screwdriver in the front c entre of the lens cover and gently lev er down. Pull out old [...]

15 Int erior It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freez er clean to help prevent f ood from becoming contaminated during storage . T he amount and types of food stored determines ho w often cleaning should be carried out (ideally once every 1 to 2 weeks) in the refrigerator . Remove the shelves fr om cabinet and door . W ash[...]

16 Int erior Glass shelves Clean with warm water and detergent or a glass cleaner . If cleaning the shelves without removing from the cabinet, use only warm water and deter gent as a glass cleaner can damage the plastic c omponents of your refrigerator . Impor tant! Many commercially av ailable cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the[...]

17 Ac tive Smart™ cleaning care – special featur es Humidity Control S ystem (wher e fitted) Impor tant! When cleaning the shelf above the vegetable bins , we recommend that you do not disassemble the Humidity Control System from the shelf . In the event that the plastic lid and humidity slides become separated from the glass shelf , f ollow th[...]

18 Ac tive Smart™ cleaning care – special featur es Roll out fruit and vegetable bin – E415H Remove f or cleaning by pulling out the compartment until it stops, lifting and then continuing to slide it forward until it is fully extended. Rest the door front on the floor and with the refrigerator c ompar tment door open, remov e the tray , divi[...]

19 Cy clic and compac t opera ting instruc tions Models: 525mm wide P120, E169T , C170T , C190, E240B , E249T , C270 635mm wide C373, E373, C450, E450 T emperature contr ol T he control has been factory set for normal operating conditions. Allow the refrigerator t o run empty for 2 – 3 hours before placing f ood inside the fresh food or freezer c[...]

20 Cy clic and compac t special fea tures and main te nance P120 Ice bo x T his is designed for short-term storage of fro zen foods and ice only . It is recommended that the tray is kept in place under the ice bo x at all times. Door alarms (E169T , E240B, E249T , E373, E450 only) If the fresh food c ompar tment door is left open the alarm will bee[...]

21 Cy clic and compac t cleaning care – int erior/exterior Int erior It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freez er clean to help prevent f ood from becoming contaminated during storage . T he amount and types of food stored determines ho w often cleaning should be carried out (ideally once every 1 to 2 weeks) in the refrig[...]

22 Cy clic and compac t cleaning care special f eatures V egetable bin – 525mm wide models – ex cept P120 models W ash in warm wat er and detergent. Rinse and dr y . F ruit and v egetable bins and cov er – 635mm wide models Remove bins then the bottom r efrigerator shelf . Place the shelf upside down on a flat surface. Pull cov er at position[...]

23 Cy clic and compac t cleaning care Defrosting model C170T It is recommended that a fr eezer be defrosted when the fr ost is greater than 6mm thick. Remove all fro zen food and wrap it in several la yers of paper . Plac e food in the refrigerator c ompartment or a cool environment e.g . insulated picnic bin. Sw itch the power off at the wall. The[...]

24 Ve r tical freezer oper ating instructions Models: 525mm wide E150, E210 635mm wide E308, E388 T em perature c ontrol T he cabinet control is located at the bottom r ear of the cabinet. T he control has been factory set to position 4 for normal operating conditions. T he freezer temperatur e should be approximately -18°C. Re -adjust the control[...]

25 Chest freezers special f eatur es and maintenance Defrosting your chest fr eezer It is recommended that y our freezer be defr osted when the frost is great er than 6 to 10mm thick using the plastic scraper provided. Remove all fro zen food and wrap it in sev eral layers of paper . Place in a refrigerator compartment or a cool envir onment e.g in[...]

26 Storing food in y our r efrigerator Storing fresh, perishable f oods in your refrigerator helps to extend storage times . The cold t emperatures slow down the major causes of f ood spoilage – namely , the gro wth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts, and chemical and ph ysical reactions. Fr esh food care T he quality of food before it is plac ed in [...]

27 Storing food in y our r efrigerator Red Meat Place fresh red meat on a plat e and loosely cover with wax ed paper or plastic wrap or foil. Store cooked and raw meat on separat e plates. This will pr event any juices lost from the raw meat fr om contaminating the cooked product. Delicatessan meats should be used within the recommended storage tim[...]

28 Storing food in y our fr eezer T he use of temperatures of -18˚C or colder to st ore food means that the f ood can be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration temperatures ar e used. This is because the g rowth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts are stopped , and chemical and physical reactions are sev erely r estricted at very low temperatu[...]

29 Storing food in y our fr eezer Meat, P oultry and Game Do not try to freeze more than 1kg meat per 25L freezer capacity . Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its t exture. Do not stuff poultry before freezing. Red meat can be cooked from fro zen, or from the partly or completely thawed states . Remember to allow extra cooking time i[...]

30 Pr oblem solving check list If there is a problem with y our appliance, please check the follo wing points before contacting yo ur local Fisher & P aykel Appliances A uthorised Ser vice Centr e Dealer or Customer Car e Centre . Pr oblem P ossible causes What to do Appliance does not operate No electricity at power outlet Check that the plug [...]

31 Pr oblem solving check list Pr oblem P ossible causes What to do Sides of cabinet are warm T his is normal C ondensation on outside of r efrigerator/ freezer Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wip e dr y C ondensation inside fresh food comp ar tment Fr equent or long door openings Minimise door openings Door gasket leaking Check that ga[...]

32 C ust omer care Before y ou call for service or assistance … Check the things you can do yourself . Ref er to your User Guide and check: Yo ur appliance is correctly installed Yo u are familiar with its normal operation Yo u have r ead the problem solving at the back of the book If after checking these points you still need assistance please r[...]

33 Cust omer care In Ir eland if you need assistanc e...* Phone: 01800 625 174 F ax: 01800 635 012 Email: customer .care@fisherpaykel .ie Po stal address: F isher & Pa ykel Appliances Limited, Unit 3, North Park, North Road, Dublin 11 F or the r est of the world…* C all your F isher & Pa ykel Retailer/Dealer from whom you pur chased the p[...]

Co py right © Fisher & P aykel 2006. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at an y time. Y ou should therefore check with our Customer Care Centre t o ensure thi[...]