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1. Clean the condenser Refer to page 18 Cleaning care See Operating instructions section on page 9 Move chill sensitive foods away from the centre back of the shelf Refer to recommended storage area on page 11 See Installation instructions section on page 4 Problem Water in the vegetable bins Sides of cabinet are warm Condensation on outside of refrigerator freezer Condensation inside fresh food compartment Ice buildup inside freezer compartment Door handles out of alignment Problem If you hear Beeps 3 beeps every 30 seconds 1 beep every second Abnormal sound Slight sound similar to that of flowing water Problem solving checklist L21 Possible causes Condensation is formed by the water produced by fruit and vegetables This is normal Not unusual during periods of high humidity Frequent or long door openings Door gasket leaking Not unusual during periods of high humidity Freezer door not closing tightly With time and usage movement may occur Possible causes The fridge storage compartment door is open The temperature in the freezer is too high The refrigerator is not located ona level place The refrigerator touches some object around it This is the sound of the refrigerating system What to do A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage If2. Fisher amp Paykel Installation instructions and User guide UK IE CE 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 Contents Safety and warnings Installation instructions Moving or storing your refrigerator Operating instructions Interior features Food care Storing food in your refrigerator Storing food in your freezer Cleaning care interior exterior Maintenance Problem solving checklist Manufacturer s Warranty Customer Care 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 amp Paykel de
3. areas of high humidity or ambient temperatures The air circulating through the fridge compartment will help keep the cabinet aerated and hinder stale odours from forming Important All fresh food and perishables must be removed from the fridge compartment To activate Holiday mode simply press the HOLIDAY button The indicator light will illuminate and the fridge compartment temperature will change to Holiday mode will remain on until deactivated Freezer compartment temperature will not change To deactivate the mode press the HOLIDAY button The indicator light will go out when deactivated Note for Holiday mode to work ensure both the POWER A10 and FRIDGE COMPTMT ON OFF A1 buttons are illuminated Operating instructions 9 Max Cool function A3 Having the door open for a long time or loading the fridge compartment full of warm food such as after a trip to the supermarket will raise the temperature of the refrigerator Activating the Max Cool function will quickly drop the fridge compartment to the required temperature setting and will deactivate once this setting has been achieved To activate simply press the MAX COOL button and the indicator light will illuminate To deactivate Max Cool press the MAX COOL button Note the Max Cool function will only activate if the compartment temperature is above the required temperature setting Changing the fridge compartment storage temperature A4 a
4. doors move towards the closed position on their own when open The front levelling foot on the hinge side should take the majority of the weight of the cabinet and the cabinet should be stable ie cabinet should not rock or wobble Raise Lower Installation instructions 4 Ventilation and installation To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator allow a minimum of 20 mm of airspace on each side of the cabinet 75 mm at the rear and 50 mm at the top of the cabinet The appliance is intended to be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 75 mm 5 Fitting the handles Your refrigerator is supplied with a set of handles 4 handle attachment studs and 4 small handle screws To fit the handles Insert the handle attachment stud into the fixed threaded holes fig 2a found on the front of each compartment door and tighten using the Allen key provided in a clockwise direction Align and fit the handle on to the handle attachment studs fig 2b Using the Allen key tighten the small handle screws fitted to the inside of the wider handle end fig 2c Install the 2nd handle in the same way see fig 2d Energy efficiency Do not cover your appliances with any material that will prevent air from flowing around the cabinet sides Do not leave the door open for any longer than is necessary Allow good clearances in front of the air ducts within the cabinet for maximum cold air distribut
5. food is only covered in plastic film place inside a freezer proof plastic bag Recommended freezer storage times These times should not be exceeded P oS 1 Bacon casseroles milk v Y 2 Bread ice cream sausages pies meat and fruit prepared g amp uv shellfish oily fish CF THK amp RIE Non oily fish shellfish pizza scones muffins ID CS S4 Ham cakes biscuits beef and lamb chops ee o poultry pieces 2 aa 6 Butter vegetables blanched eggs whole and yolks LE EN cooked crayfish minced meat raw pork raw 12 Fruit dry or in syrup egg whites beef raw whole chicken ess v lamb raw fruit cakes Storing food in your freezer 17 Meat poultry and game must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture Do not stuff poultry before freezing Red meat can be cooked from frozen or from the partly or completely thawed states Remember to allow extra cooking time if cooking from frozen Always thaw poultry completely before cooking Do not try to freeze more than 1kg meat per 25L freezer capacity Meat Fish Fish is best frozen commercially If however you do want to freeze fish at home make sure the fish is very fresh and of high quality Clean scale and preferably leave whole All fish should be wrapped in two layers of packaging as depending on the type of fish odours and favours can be readily transferred either to or from it Seal well For best results cook from either
6. free cloth The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and solvents will damage the door surface Other exterior surfaces Clean other exterior surfaces with warm water and detergent only If necessary clean the magnetic door gasket with an old toothbrush warm water and detergent Rear condenser The condenser at the back of the cabinet should be kept clear of any objects such as paper and dust The condenser should be regularly cleaned to prevent dust accumulating Maintenance 19 Replacement of the interior light Your refrigerator uses LEDs as its light source which is designed to offer you low energy consumption and long life service Should the interior light fail to function properly please contact your Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Service Centre Interior light 12V max 5W 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 amp Paykel Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician 2 Oo Problem solving checklist If there is a problem with your appliance please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Service Centre or Customer Care Centre Problem Appliance does not operate Li
7. mode function on page 8 Operating instructions Control pa nel Fridge storage Freezer storage compartment compartment temperature temperature Fridge Comptmt On Off Holiday Al A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 Fridge Comptmt On Off A1 This function enables the temperature to the fridge compartment to be turned off and the internal air duct closed leaving just the freezer compartment operating normally An internal fan for the compartment will continue to circulate the air to help hinder stale odours from forming Note the FRIDGE TEMP ON OFF when illuminated indicates that the fridge compartment is operating in normal cooling mode To turn off the cooling to the fridge compartment press and hold the FRIDGE TEMP ON OFF button for 5 seconds The indicator light will go out and the fridge compartment temperature will turn off To resume normal cooling operation to the fridge compartment press and hold the FRIDGE TEMP ON OFF button for 5 seconds When activated the indicator light will illuminate and remain on Holiday mode A2 If you are going on an extended holiday there is an easy way to save energy and money Activating the Holiday mode means that the freezer continues to operate normally and whilst the temperature control is turned off in the fridge compartment the internal air duct remains open which prevents the compartment from becoming too warm in
8. press the FAST FREEZE button Fridge compartment door alarm A9 If the fridge compartment door is left open the alarm will activate after 3 minutes This is to ensure your food will not spoil accidentally The alarm button indicator will flash and 3 beeps will sound every 30 seconds Deactivate the alarm by either pressing the ALARM button A9 or by closing the fridge compartment door Freezer compartment temperature alarm A9 An alarm will sound if the freezer temperature exceeds normal operating temperatures due to the compartment door being left open or after a power outage has occurred or other such event The ALARM button indicator will illuminate and the alarm will sound 1 beep every second The alarm will deactivate once the temperature drops to within the cycling range 16 to 24 C To manually deactivate the alarm press the ALARM button A9 Oo Operating instructions Power A10 An internal control used to turn off the operating functions of both compartments To turn the operating functions on or off to both compartments press and hold the power button for 3 seconds In the On position the power button indicator light will be illuminated Important This power button is not equivalent to turning off the power at the wall For cleaning and maintenance the appliance must be disconnected from the power supply at the wall socket Display screen The display screen will remain illuminated
9. 8 C or colder to store food means that the food can be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration temperatures are used This is because the growth of bacteria moulds and yeasts are stopped and chemical and physical reactions are severely restricted at very low temperatures Frozen food care For best results Choose only high quality foods that freeze well Store at 18 C or colder Take care to maintain this low storage temperature eg try to avoid opening the freezer door unnecessarily If your ice cream is soft you are running your freezer too warm Leave space at the top of containers or plastic bags containing liquids or semi solid foods These expand as they freeze Usually 20 50 mm head space is recommended Seal Ideally remove all the air from the package after food is frozen Packages or containers of solid foods should have the air removed from them and be sealed tightly before freezing Freeze immediately and as quickly as possible Freeze only small quantities of food at any one time For best results we recommend that only 1kg of food be frozen per 25 L freezer capacity Do not pile frozen food around the fan cover It can prevent adequate air circulation Thaw foods preferably in a refrigerator or using a microwave oven or multifunction oven Keep a constant turnover of food Use older items of food first Do not exceed recommended storage times Use good quality freezer proof packaging to maintain food quality If
10. Interior features Storage areas There are recommended storage areas for various foods As cold air circulates inside the refrigerator there is a temperature difference inside the fridge storage compartment Different foods should be placed in different areas according to their properties Eggs butter cheese etc Drinks canned food etc Seasonings and pickled food Beverages canned food cake etc Milk cheese and dairy products Fresh fish and meats etc Fruit vegetables salad etc Fig 8 Recommended storage areas for food and beverages 11 N Interior features Shelves Your refrigerator is fitted with shelves specially designed to retain spills making clean up easier The shelves can be repositioned at different heights eee to accommodate different food storage container sizes and heights De gt T To remove the shelf use the front edge to lift the shelf and then pull shelf forward fig 3 Fig 3 Shelf removal To install a shelf tilt the front edge up and insert the hooks into the desired frame openings and slide the shelf into place Be sure the shelf is securely fitted to the frame at the rear Fruit amp vegetable bin The fruit and vegetable storage bin provides an environment in which you contr
11. aler oN FN 16 18 19 20 22 23 N Safety and warnings To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before operating this appliance Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide Important safety precautions Warning 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 other than those recommended by the manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following Danger This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision 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 may not easily climb inside 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 amp Paykel Authori
12. can be stored for 8 12 months Cleaning care interior exterior Interior It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freezer clean to help prevent food from becoming contaminated during storage The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried out ideally once every 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator Remove the shelves from cabinet and door Wash shelves and storage bins in warm water and detergent rinse in clean water and dry before replacing Wipe over the interior surfaces with warm water and detergent or baking soda dissolved in warm water add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to each 500 mls of water Rinse with clean water To help remove old stale refrigerator smells add a few drops of vanilla essence or vinegar to the water before cleaning Do not use harsh abrasive cloths or cleaners or highly perfumed strong smelling cleaners or solvents on any part of the refrigerator or freezer 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 detergent as a glass cleaner can damage the plastic components of your refrigerator Exterior Stainless exterior door It is important when cleaning the exterior coated stainless steel door surface of your refrigerator to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water Dry the door with a clean lint
13. d if the problem is not found to be a Product fault For example Correcting the installation of the Product Instructing you how to use the Product Replacing house fuses or correcting house wiring or plumbing Correcting fault s caused by the user Noise or vibration that is considered normal eg drain fan sounds refrigeration noises or user warning beeps 6 Correcting damage caused by pests eg rats cockroaches etc Org OO IS Defects caused by factors other than 1 Normal domestic use or 2 Use in accordance with the Product s User Guide Defects to the Product caused by accident neglect misuse or Act of God The cost of repairs carried out by non authorised repairers or the cost of correcting such unauthorised repairs Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the Product s User Guide Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled repaired or serviced by other than a Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Service Centre or the selling dealer Pick up and delivery Transportation or travelling costs involved in the repair when the Product is installed outside the Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Service Centre s normal service area This Product has been designed for use in a normal domestic residential environment This Product is not designed for commercial use whatsoever Any commercial use by a Customer will affect this Product s Warranty Service under this Manufacturer s Warranty must be provided by a Fisher a
14. for 1 minute after the door is opened or a button is pressed To re illuminate the screen press any button Fault indication An E or F fault code appearing in the display screen indicates a fault has occurred Whilst the product will continue refrigerate please contact your Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Centre as soon as possible to report the fault Using your refrigerator When the refrigerator is first turned on the power button A10 indicator light will light up and both the fresh food and freezer storage compartment temperatures will be displayed as due to the high temperatures inside A warning alarm beep will sound and can be silenced by pressing the ALARM button A9 once on the control panel After being initially switched on the refrigerator will take several hours to cool depending on the environment it is placed in You can start to store food in it 2 3 hours after it was turned on The fresh food temperature and freezer temperatures will automatically default to the preset factory temperature settings of 5 C and 18 C respectively After placing food in the refrigerator leave it to stabilise for 24 hours After this time you may wish to alter the temperature Loading the refrigerator with food Do not store too much food in the freezer It is recommended not to exceed the load line of the drawers The total weight of the food per shelf should not exceed 24 kg in the fridge compartment N Ou AWUN
15. ght not working Motor operates for long periods Storage compartments too warm Food freezing in the refrigerator Unfamiliar noises Possible causes No electricity at power outlet The refrigerator is in the defrosting cycle The refrigerator is turned off Blown light bulb Refrigerator not working Hot weather Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added Temperature control set too low Doors not sealing properly The condenser is dirty Temperature setting not correct Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added The condenser is dirty Temperature setting not correct Food placed directly in front of air outlets Cabinet not stable or level Freezer is defrosting What to do Check that the plug is correctly connected and power switched on Check another appliance at the same outlet Check house fuse This is normal for an automatic defrosting refrigerator Press the button for 3 seconds or more to restart the refrigerator Refer to page 19 Maintenance See previous section above Minimise door opening to allow temperature to stabilise See Operating instructions section on page 9 Check that cabinet is level and gasket seals are clean Clean the condenser Refer to page 18 Cleaning care See Operating instructions section on page 9 Minimise door openings to allow temperature to stabilise
16. ion 3 Fig 2a Fixed threaded stud hole and handle attachment stud Fig 2b Align handle to the handle attachment stud Fig 2c Tighten the handle screw with Allen key n Re SS Fig 2d Install the 2nd handle Installation instructions oO Energy saving tips There are many simple things that can be done to save energy During installation Locate refrigerator in coolest part of room Avoid areas of direct sunlight or near heating ducts registers or other heat producing appliances If this is not possible isolate exterior by using a section of cabinet or an added layer of insulation Be sure the doors are closing securely by levelling refrigerator During Use Avoid overcrowding shelves as this reduces airflow Do not use anything such aluminium foil wax paper or paper towelling as a shelf liner as this reduces airflow Avoid adding too much warm food all at once as this reduces cooling power Your refrigerator is most efficient when two thirds full Organise items in refrigerator to reduce the time that the door is open Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments Remove all packaging Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove manufacturing and transportation dust The appliance may have an odour on its initial operation but this will go when the refrigerator and freezer have c
17. isherpaykel ie If you call write or contact our website please provide your name and address model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance Product details Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Ltd Model Serial No Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country el co uk paykel ie UK IE Fisher amp Paykel isher amp Paykel 2009 All rights reserved pecifications in this booklet apply to the specific products described at the date of issue Under our policy of continuous provement these specifications may change at any time You erefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly cribes the product currently available F amp P PN 820252 10 2009
18. ly refer to page 18 Cleaning care and place only clean containers in the refrigerator Keep a close check on the quality of food in your refrigerator Discard any food that shows signs of spoilage Pay particular attention to meat fish and poultry as these foods are highly perishable Use food within the recommended storage times Dairy foods and eggs Most pre packed dairy foods have a recommended use by best before best by date stamped on them Store them in the refrigerator and use within the recommended time Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so it is best stored in a sealed container Eggs should be stored in the refrigerator For best results especially when baking remove the eggs from the refrigerator two hours before they are to be used Storing food in your refrigerator 15 Red meat Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap or foil Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates This will prevent any juices lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product Delicatessen meats should be used within the recommended storage time Poultry Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running water Dry and place on a plate Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil Poultry pieces should also be stored this way Whole poultry should never be stuffed until just before cooking otherwise food poisoning may result C
19. mp Paykel Authorised Service Centre refer to the Customer care section at the back of this book Such service shall be provided during normal business hours This Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim Note This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Please keep this User Guide in a safe place Customer Care 23 Before you call for service or assistance Fisher amp Paykel appliances Check the things you can do yourself Refer to your User Guide and check customer Ca G Your appliance is correctly installed You are familiar with its normal operation You have read the problem solving at the back of the book If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to your nearest Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Service Centre or contact us through our local website listed on the back cover In United Kingdom if you need assistance Phone 0845 066 2200 Fax 0845 331 2360 Email customer care fisherpaykel co uk Postal address Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Ltd Maidstone Road Kingston Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK10 0BD In Ireland if you need assistance Phone 1800 625 174 or 01 8077960 Fax 1800 635 012 Email customer care fisherpaykel ie Postal address Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Unit D2 North Dublin Corporate Park Swords Co Dublin Feel free to contact us at our website on www fisherpaykel co uk www f
20. nd A5 The fresh food storage temperature cycles from 2 to 8 C and may be altered by pressing the increase A4 or decrease A5 fridge compartment temperature buttons The setting is confirmed automatically after 5 seconds or by pressing any other key Changing the freezer compartment storage temperature A6 and A7 The freezer storage temperature cycles from 16 to 24 C and may be altered by pressing the increase A6 or decrease A7 freezer compartment temperature buttons The setting is confirmed automatically after 5 seconds or by pressing any other key Note some time will be required for the refrigerator compartments to reach set temperatures when the settings have been changed The length of this period depends on the difference between the existing and set temperatures ambient temperature door opening frequency and the amount of food in storage Fast Freeze A8 The Fast Freeze function has been designed to assist in preserving fresh food quality by freezing food at a faster rate than the normal freezer setting Activating Fast Freeze drops the freezer temperature down to its coldest temperature for a 24 hour time period You may wish to use this when freezing meat or when you are making frozen desserts It is also good to use when arriving home from the supermarket and adding fresh food into the freezer To activate simply press the FAST FREEZE button and the indicator light will illuminate To deactivate Fast Freeze
21. ol the humidity Fruit and vegetables stored in the normal refrigerator environment will lose moisture very quickly to the cold dry air This means they will shrivel and lose flavour very quickly By controlling the humidity in the bin the air is kept moist and fruit and vegetables retain more moisture This keeps them more flavoursome fresher and healthier for longer Fruit needs slightly lower humidity than vegetables so the storage bin has an adjustable slide with three settings fig 4 Adjusting the humidity slide control to the right enables the fruit and vegetable bin to maintain a higher humidity level suitable for vegetables such as T lettuce spinach broccoli and carrots Adjusting the humidity slide control to the left Fig 4 Fruit amp vegetable bin enables the fruit and vegetable bin to maintain a humidity slide lower humidity level suitable for fruit with skin peel such as oranges lemons grapes plums Using the mid slide setting is suitable for a mixture of fruit and vegetables Interior features 113 Cool storage drawer The Cool storage bin fig 5 is colder than the rest of the fridge compartment and provides an environment perfect for storing a range of items including meat products and other highly perishable foods Door shelves Fig 5 Cool storage drawer Door shelves can be moved to meet individual storage needs To remove the door shelf lift the shelf up and pull st
22. om 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 then refreeze Vegetables discard as they usually go limp and soggy 3 Thawed but warmer than 4 C Red meat can be cooked immediately and refrozen but use as soon as possible Discard all other frozen foods Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely The food may be dangerous to eat 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 cleaning care section of this booklet for further advice SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation instructions DA Please follow the steps for installation to ensure your appliance operates correctly 1 Location Your refrigerator or freezer should not be located in direct sunlight or next to any heat generating appliance such as a cooktop oven or dishwa
23. ool and refrigerate cooked poultry quickly Remove stuffing from poultry and store separately Fish and seafood Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of purchase Until required refrigerate on a plate loosely covered with plastic wrap waxed paper or foil If storing overnight or longer take particular care to select very fresh fish Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose scales and dirt and then patted dry with paper towels Place whole fish or fillets in a sealed plastic bag Keep shellfish chilled at all times Use within 1 2 days Precooked foods and leftovers These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food will not dry out Keep for only 1 2 days Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot Fruit and vegetable bins Although most fruit and vegetable varieties store best at low temperatures take care not to store the following at temperatures of less than 7 C for long periods Citrus fruit melons eggplant pineapple paw paw courgettes passionfruit cucumber peppers tomatoes Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as softening of the flesh browning and or accelerated decaying Do not refrigerate avocados until they are ripe bananas mangoes or pepinos If possible store fruit and vegetables separately ie fruit in one bin and vegetables in the other oO Storing food in your freezer The use of temperatures of 1
24. ooled sufficiently Allow the refrigerator to run empty for 2 3 hours to allow each compartment to cool to the appropriate temperature Moving or storing your refrigerator 7 If your refrigerator or freezer 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 refrigerator Turn off the appliance and unplug from the power point Remove all food Turn the adjustable feet to the right as far as they will turn Ease the refrigerator out of its position Tuck the power cord away Tape the shelves in place and tape the doors closed If the cabinet needs to be placed at 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 for at least 10 minutes before turning on Storing your refrigerator or freezer 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 teaspoon of baking soda to each 500 ml of water Rinse with clean water Holiday time We recommend you leave your refrigerator or freezer operating while you are on holiday For extended holidays away from home please refer to the Holiday
25. or best results Select foods that are very fresh and of good quality Buy only the amount that you will use within the recommended storage time If you buy extra plan to freeze it Ensure that food is well wrapped or covered before it is stored This will prevent food from dehydrating deteriorating in colour or losing taste and will help maintain freshness It will also prevent odour transfer Vegetables and fruit need not be wrapped provided they are stored in the vegetable bins of the refrigerator Make sure that strong smelling foods are wrapped or covered and stored away from foods such as butter milk and cream which can be tainted by strong odours Refrigerate fresh perishable foods as soon as possible after purchase If left at room temperature for any length of time the rate of deterioration will be accelerated Avoid placing food directly in front of air outlets as it may freeze Cold air needs to circulate to maintain safe food storage Do not open the refrigerator door unnecessarily Cool hot foods down before placing them in the refrigerator This should be done quickly It can be aided by placing the container of food in a bowl of ice and water renew the ice as necessary Note also that hot containers may damage shelves and wall of the refrigerator Store raw and cooked food in separate containers or packaging to prevent cross contamination In addition Keep the refrigerator clean Wipe the inside walls and shelves frequent
26. raight out fig 6 To install place shelf in desired door liner retainer push down gently until shelf stops Fig 6 Door shelves Half shelf tall storage option Your refrigerator is fitted with two versatile half shelves specially designed to enable tall storage requirements The two half shelves can be aligned together on the same level to create an additional full depth shelf fitted separately on different levels to create two half shelf storage options or stacked neatly together on one level to allow for extra room below as well as tall storage in front To stack the half shelves together fig 7 1 Fig 7 1 lift the rear shelf a up and slide shelf b a inwards so that it tucks in underneath shelf a b To extend the half shelves out fig 7 2 lift the top shelf a up and pull shelf b outwards so that it slides out from underneath shelf a Note ensure both ends of each shelf are on the b same level to provide a safe stable surface for Fig 7 Foldaway shelf storing food A Storing food in your refrigerator Storing fresh perishable foods in your refrigerator helps to extend storage times The cold temperatures slow down the major causes of food spoilage namely the growth of bacteria moulds and yeasts and chemical and physical reactions Fresh food care The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage F
27. sed Service Centre will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer Electrical Your new 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 Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point as your refrigerator or freezer or use extension cords or double adapters Safety and warnings _3 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 amp Paykel Authorised Service Centre 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 or freezer before cleaning or replacing the lightbulb 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 fr
28. sher 2 Power The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off connect your refrigerator or freezer 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 For power requirements refer to the information on the serial plate located at the front bottom right hand side of the refrigerator when the door is open It is essential that the appliance be properly grounded earthed 3 Stability It is important that all four corners of the refrigerator or freezer base are supported firmly on the floor to eliminate any cabinet movement Installing the appliance on a soft or uneven or unlevel floor may result in twisting of the cabinet and poor sealing of the doors If the doors do not seal properly warm air will enter the food storage areas causing the temperature to increase resulting in food spoilage and food loss Before moving your refrigerator or freezer into its position ensure that the adjustable front feet are fully retracted Fig 1 Refrigerator foot by turning them anticlockwise ie towards the right of the cabinet Position your refrigerator or freezer Turn the adjustable feet clockwise ie to the left to lower the adjustable front feet Raise the front of the appliance until it is stable and the
29. the frozen or partly thawed state Vegetables Most vegetables freeze well although salad vegetables lose their crispness Other vegetables eg celery onion and tomatoes should only be used in cooked dished as they soften on freezing Freeze only high quality mature ready to eat vegetables Sort and discard any that are damaged It is necessary to blanch most raw vegetables prior to freezing Blanching involves a short cooking period during which vegetable enzymes are destroyed If these enzymes are not destroyed they cause undesirable physical and chemical changes during freezer storage Vegetables can be blanched in boiling water steam or microwave oven If using boiling water boil vegetables for 2 4 minutes and cool quickly In general frozen vegetables are best cooked from their frozen state Prepared and cooked foods Most cooked foods can be frozen but it is not recommended to freeze the following Cooked egg white custards cream fillings and milk puddings gelatine or jelly like dishes mayonnaise and similar salad dressings meringue toppings These tend to separate on thawing Fruit Choose high quality mature and ready to eat fruit Preferably select varieties recommended for freezing Avoid unripe and over ripe fruit The way fruit is packed depends on how it is to be used Fruits packed in syrup are ideal for desserts whereas fruits packed without sugar are better used for cooking Most fruits
30. there is too much water store fruit and vegetables loosely wrapped in plastic bags Wipe out water with a cloth Set humidity slide to low humidity setting Refer to page 12 Wipe dry Minimise door openings Check that gasket is sitting flat and sealing tightly Wipe dry Move items in freezer so door can close tightly Check and clean door gasket seal See Installation instructions Stability instructions on page 4 What to do Close the door or silence the alarm manually Close the door or silence the alarm manually The alarm is normal when it is first started due to relatively higher temperature Adjust the feet to level the refrigerator Refer to Installation instructions on page 5 Remove objects around it Refer to Ventilation amp installation on page 5 Normal 2 N Manufacturer s Warranty You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer s Warranty with the purchase of this Product covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase Fisher amp Paykel undertakes to Repair or at its option replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the Product the serial number of which appears on the Product which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase This Warranty DOES NOT cover Service calls which are not related to any defect in the Product The cost of a service call will be charge
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