Fisher & Paykel RX616 manual

CN Installation instructions and User guide Side by side refriger ator RX693, RX594 & RX616 models[...]

Product model number Product name Country of origin 22629 RX693DT7XV2FPCN (RX693) Made in Mexico 22630 RX594DT7XV2FPCN (RX594) Made in Mexico 22631 RX616DJXV2FPCN (RX616) Made in Mexico Key R = Refrigerator X = Side by side 693 594 616 = Capacity (L) D = Designer T = Ice and W ater through the door J = Internal Ice 7 = High Spec X = Stainless V = S[...]

1 Introduction 2 Safety and warnings 3 Installation instructions 5 Before use 10 All about the display (RX693 / RX594 models) 11 Special functions (RX693 / R X594 models) 12 User Pr efer ences menu (RX693 / RX594 models) 14 All about the display (RX616 model) 16 Fr esh food f eatures 20 Fr eezer f eatures 23 Ice and wat er 24 W ater f ilter 28 F oo[...]

2 Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel side by side refrigerator . This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest featur es 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. All refrigerator models have an internal ice maker an[...]

3 W ARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Read and follow the SAFETY AND W ARNINGS outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance . F ailure to do so can result in death, elec tric shock , fire or injur y to persons. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide. Impor tant safet y precautions W arning When u[...]

4 Safety and warnings Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or other wise 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 & Payk el Appliances Authorised Ser vi[...]

5 Installation instructions W ARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Read and follow the SAFETY AND W ARNINGS outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance , pages 3 – 4. F ailure to do so can result in death, elec tric shock , fire or injur y to persons. Location Do not install refrigerator near an oven, radiator or other heat source . I f [...]

6 Installation instructions Door and hinge removal Some installations require door removal to get the refrigerator to its final location. T ools needed: Phillips screwdriver . 9.5 mm hex head driver . W ARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power only af ter replacing doors. Green ground wire [...]

7 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 connec tor harness. Do not remove screw connecting green ground wire. T o detach main wire harness, use a flat blade tool or fingernail to press junction point between two connec tors t[...]

8 Installation instructions Handle removal Handles are installed at the fac tory. T ools needed: 4 mm Allen wrench T o remove: Remove cap-screw from handle mounting post using 4 mm Allen wrench. Repeat the procedure on all posts to remove the handle. T o replace: Align handle with the mounting posts. F ully tighten all cap-screws to secure handle i[...]

9 Installation instructions 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 tur ning rear adjustment screw clock wise to raise rocking corner . If doors are uneven, do the f[...]

10 Before you star t using your refrigera tor Check refrigerator is switched on and has been allowed to cool for three to four hours before loading with food. Fit filter if desired (see page 28). Check the water is connected correctly. No visible leaks. T urn ice maker on (see page 26). On RX693 / RX594 models dispense 5 L of water and discard. The[...]

11 Fig .8 Control panel (RX693 / RX594) The display screen allows you to view and modify all the featur es on your refrigerator . Y ou can change the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer independently, and selec t the MA X COOL func tion when you want to quickly cool or freeze food items. Y ou may want increased ice production when you are [...]

12 This refrigerator has four special functions for you to enjoy ; MAX COO L , V ACA TION , CHILL and SPEED ICE . By default all the options are off. Special func tion selection How to turn special functions on and off : Press the FUNC TION button to ac tivate the Special Functions display . Press the FUNC TION button to scroll to the function you [...]

13 Chill This function allows you to chill your beverages in the freezer without the worry of forgetting about them. When ac tivated , CHILL will remind you after 20 minutes to remove your beverage by sounding an alarm. The user alar m will continue to sound until any key on the display is pressed. Y ou may find larger bottles are not adequately ch[...]

14 User P referenc es menu (R X693 / RX594 models) User Prefer ences menu The User Pr eferenc es menu allows you to further customise your refrigerator , altering the settings to suit you. T o access the User Prefer ences menu, hold down the COMP AR TMENT button for four seconds. When in the User Pref erences menu, a shor t title for the feature wi[...]

15 User P referenc es menu (R X693 / RX594 models) T emperature Alarm (tP) When ac tivated the T emperature Alarm tells you if compartment temperatures exceed normal operating temperatures due to power outage (or other event) by sounding an alarm repeatedly . The alarm will not sound if either Sabbath mode is on or if the sound is turned off . The [...]

16 All about the display (RX616 model) There is one control panel on your refrigerat or located at the inside top of the fresh food compartment. The temperatures are preset at 38˚F (3˚C) in the fresh food compar tment and 0˚F (-18˚C) in the freezer compartment. After being initially switched on the refrigerator will take several hours to cool, [...]

17 Speed Ice Sometimes you need more ice than normal. Speed Ice will solve this problem by dropping the freezer compar tment temperature, increasing ice production by up to a third over normal production. T o activate Speed Ice simply press the SPEED ICE button The indicator light will illuminate, and the Speed Ice function will be activated for 24[...]

18 Reset F ilter The water filter needs to be replaced ever y 12 months or after 2838 litres of water has been filtered (whichever is sooner). T o remind you of this, the orange Order light will illuminate after 11 months or once 90% of the volume of water has been filtered . The red Replace light will illuminate after 12 months or once 2838 litres[...]

19 Y our refrigerator has a User Pr eferenc e menu, in which you can alter settings to suit you. T o access the User Prefer ences menu, press and hold the DOOR ALARM button for three seconds. When in the User Pref erences menu, a shor t title for the feature will appear in the freezer temperature display and the feature status will appear in the re[...]

20 The fresh food compartment is designed to keep your food as fresh, nutritious and flavoursome as possible. Fruit and vegetable storage Fruit and vegetables stored in the normal refrigerator environment will lose moisture very quickly to the cold, dr y air . This decreases their storage life as they will lose moisture and shrivel ver y quick ly .[...]

21 There are a number of customisable storage options throughout the compar tment. Shelves Caution! T o avoid personal injur y or propert y damage, obser ve the following: Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with foo d. Ensure shelf is secure before placing items on shelf. Handle tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break sudde[...]

22 Dairy shelf The dair y shelf provides con venient door storage for spreadable items such as butter and margarine. On select models, this compartment can be moved to several differ ent loca tions to accommodate storage needs. T o remove: Slide dair y shelf up and pull out. T o install: Slide assembly in and down so that the hooks are firmly seate[...]

23 Shelves Shelves can be removed to meet individual storage needs. T o remove shelf : Snap right side of shelf up from cabinet railing or wall mounting clips and slide to the right. T o install shelf: Replace shelf in lef t side cabinet railing. Snap shelf into right side cabinet railing (or wall mounting clips). Baskets and draw ers Baskets and d[...]

24 Refrigerator models RX693 and RX594 are equipped with an ice and water system that automatically makes and dispenses cubed and crushed ice, and filters, chills and dispenses water . The RX616 model is equipped with an ice system only that automatically makes cubed ice. Once your refrigerator has been plumbed in (see page 9) and the ice maker tur[...]

25 Display and Dispenser Lock (R X693 / RX594 models only) When the dispenser is locked, neither ice nor water can be dispensed. T o lock the dispenser press and hold the button for two seconds (the display will also be locked). The icon will be displayed on the screen. Continuing to hold the button for another two seconds will unlock the dispenser[...]

26 Ice and wa ter Light A light activates within the dispenser cavity when dispensing ice or water with the back dispensing pad or FR ONT FILL button. Automa tic ice maker Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instruc ted on page 9. Proper water flow and a level refrigerator are essential for optimal ice maker per formance. Note: energy rati[...]

27 Ice and wa ter W ARNING! Mechanical Hazard Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism wh il e t he r ef rig er at or is pl ug g ed in . T his wi ll he lp pr o t ec t y ou fr om po s si bl e injury. It will also prevent interference with moving par ts of the ejec tor mechanism and the heating element that releases the cub[...]

28 W ater filter Contact an authorised plumber if you want to install a water filter in the water system. A water filter is not supplied with the product. I f you wish to use the internal water filter fitting in the product, the filter is an extra accessor y that you must purchase (contact your local F isher & Pa ykel Appliances Authorised Ser [...]

29 RX693 / RX594 models only 5 Reduce water spur ts by flushing air from system. Run water continuously for two minutes through dispenser until water runs steady . During initial use, allow about a 1 – 2 minute delay in water dispensing, to allow internal water tank to fill. Additional flushing may be requir ed in some households where water is o[...]

30 Red meat Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper , plastic wrap or foil. Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. T his will prevent any juices lost from raw meat contaminating cooked meat. P oultry Fr esh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running water , dried, placed on a plate and covered . [...]

31 Fr eezing food at -18˚C reduces microbial activity, and chemical and physical reactions. This allows food to be kept for considerably longer than when stored in the refrigerator . Fr ozen food care F or best results: Choose only good qualit y foods that freeze well. Store at -18˚C or colder . T ake care to maintain this low storage temperature[...]

32 F ood storage tips – freez er Meat, poultr y and game Meat should be froz en quick ly in order to maintain its texture. Do not stuff poultry before freezing. Always thaw poultr y completely before cooking. Red meat can be cooked from frozen, or from par tly or completely thawed states. Remember to allow ex tra cooking time if cooking from froz[...]

33 Car e and cleaning Refrigerator cleaning chart Impor tant! When cleaning your refrigerator , please pay attention to the char t below . Improper cleaning can result in damage to your refrigerator . Do not place buckets, shelves, or accessories in the dishwasher . Par t Do Do not use Cabinet Exterior Stainless steel doors and all other ex terior [...]

34 Car e and cleaning Removing odours from refrigerator W ARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, reconnect power . F ailure to do so can result in death or injur y to persons. 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and turn the refrigerat or off. 2 Disconnect power to the refrigerator . 3 Cl[...]

35 Replacing light bulbs W ARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb . After replacing light bulb, reconnect power . F ailure to do so can result in death or injur y to persons. Caution! T o avoid personal injur y or propert y damage, obser ve the following: Before handling, allow light bulb to cool [...]

36 Preparing for vacation Caution! If there is any possibility that the temperature where the refrigerator is located can drop below freezing, the entire water supply system (including the water tank and the water valve) must be drained by a qualified ser vicer if going on vacation. Note: only RX693 / RX594 models have a water tank . F or shor t va[...]

37 Upon your return After a short vacation or absence: Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve (see page 9). Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessar y . On RX693 / RX594 models run 10 – 15 glasses of water from the dispenser to flush out the system. Restar t the ice maker by lowering the ice maker arm. Disc[...]

38 Improvements in refrigeration design may mean your new refrigerator produces sounds that are different to other models. T hese improvements have created a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, more energy efficient and quieter overall . Because new units are quieter , sounds may be detected that were masked by higher sound levels in ol[...]

39 If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points befor e contacting your local F isher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Ser vice Centr e Dealer or Customer Care Centre . Problem P ossible causes What to do Fr eezer control and lights are on, but compressor is not operating . Refrigerator is in defrost mode. Normal o[...]

40 T roubleshooting Problem P ossible causes What to do F ood temperature is too warm. Door is not closing properly . Refrigerator is not level. See page 8 for details on how to level your refrigerator . Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according to the chart on page 33 . Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from[...]

41 T roubleshooting Problem P ossible causes What to do Refrigerator or ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud. Normal operation. See page 38 . T emperature - controlled draw er and/or bins do not close freely . Contents of drawer or positioning of items in the surrounding compar tment could be obstructing drawer . Reposition food item[...]

42 Ice and water (RX693 / R X594 models only) Problem P ossible causes What to do No indicator lights are lit on display . Fr eezer door is not closed. V erify that freezer door is closed. Power is removed from the control when freezer door is opened. Refrigerator is not plugged in. Plug in refrigerator . F use is blown, or circuit breaker needs to[...]

43 Ice and water (RX693 / R X594 models only) Problem P ossible causes Wha t to do W ater flow is slower than normal. W ater pressure is too low . W ater pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per square inch to func tion properly . A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators with water filters. Saddle valve [...]

44 T roubleshooting Ice and water system (all models) Problem P ossible causes What to do Ice maker is not producing enough ice or ice is malformed. Ice maker has just been installed or a large amount of ice has been used. W ait 24 hours for ice production to begin or for ice maker to restock after emptied. W ater pressure is too low . Low water pr[...]

45 Ice and water system (all models) Problem P ossible causes What to do Ice maker is not producing ice. Ice maker arm is up. C onfirm ice maker ar m is down. See ‘ Automatic ice maker ’ , page 26 . Household water supply is not reaching water valve. See ‘Connecting the water supply ’ , page 9 . T ubing has k inks. T ur n off water supply a[...]

46 W iring diagram[...]

47 W iring diagram[...]

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