Fisher & Paykel E440T User's Manual
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1. Before Placing Food in the Fresh Food or Freezer Compartments Remove all packaging Ensure that all transit clips are removed from the refrigerator These are small rubber stops located at the back of the shelves Allow the refrigerator and freezer to run empty for 2 3 hours to allow each compartment to cool to the appropriate temperature 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 cooled sufficiently 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 distribution Moving or Storing Your Refrigerator 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 see page 6 Ease the refrigerator out of its position Tuck the power cord away and tape the doors closed Tape the shelves in place If the cabinet needs to be2. 1 is the warmest 7 is the coldest 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 500mls 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 Clean exterior surfaces with warm water and detergent Use a toothbrush for the magnetic door gasket Do not use harsh abrasive cloths or cleaners or highly perfumed strong smelling cleaners or solvents on any part of the refrigerator or freezer Exterior Stainless Exterior Door It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water Dry the door with a clean lint free cloth The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and solvents will damage the door surface Other Exterior Surfaces Clean all other exterior surfaces with
3. If food is only covered in plastic film place inside a freezer proof plastic bag Recommended Freezer Storage Times These times should not be exceeded f CS 1 Bacon casseroles milk T Y 2 Bread ice cream sausages pies meat and fruit 4 S v prepared shellfish oily fish A LX 3 on oily fish shellfish pizza scones and muffins LO Ch 4 Ham cakes biscuits beef and lamb chops poultry pieces a ew 6 Butter vegetables blanched eggs whole and yolks Wo cooked crayfish minced meat raw pork raw ine os 12 Fruit dry or in syrup egg whites beef raw whole my chicken lamb raw fruit cakes Storing Food in Your Freezer Meat Poultry 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 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 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 wo layers of packaging as depending on the type of fish odours and favours can be readily transferred either to or from it Seal well Fo
4. With the runners pushed back into the refrigerator place the tray bin on top of the runners Push the tray bin back slowly until you feel it clip back onto the runners Important Ensure that trays and bins are securely clipped onto the runners before use Important Notice 680 and 790 Wide Models Bin and tray runners are pre lubricated and will not need to be re lubricated during their life Do not attempt to clean grease from the runners as this will affect their ability to function Do not immerse runners in water N w A ui Active Smart Cleaning Care Special Features Humidity Control System 680 and 790 Wide Models Important Note When cleaning the shelf above il 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 P Retainer 2 DORS A SS become separated from the glass shelf follow these ee Hurnidity Slides instructions to reassemble Turn shelf upside down To attach humidity slides onto shelf front corners fit bottom clips into shelf front trim Next slide sideways towards shelf until arm clips onto glass To attach humidity control lid with text facing you align lid with front of shelf Hold lid vertically and fit front end into retainer on shelf Ensure lid fits into retainer as well as underneath humidit
5. The humidity control cover prevents condensation which forms at high humidities from dripping down onto the fruit and vegetables The ability to retain high humidity in the fruit and vegetable bin may produce small amounts of water in the bottom of the fruit and vegetable bin This can be wiped out as required Ice Trays and Lid To empty the ice cubes into the lid hold the tray and lid together and twist to dislodge Refill the ice tray with water place lid containing ice cubes on top and store in the freezer Ice cubes are best stored in a closed container or plastic bag as they readily absorb odours and tastes from other foods Replacement of Interior Light Turn the power off at the wall before replacing the lamp The interior lamp is located at the back of the temperature control box and is removed by unscrewing it Replace bulb making sure it is tightly screwed in Switch power back Unscrew bulb from ach omagal rear of control box gy The replacement bulb must not exceed 230 Volt 15 Watt Bulbs are available from your Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Service Centre Vertical Freezer Operating Instructions Models 635mm wide N388 Temperature Control The cabinet control is located at the bottom rear of the cabinet The control has been factory set to position 4 for normal operating conditions The freezer temperature should be approximately 18 C Re adjust the control as necessary to suit your individual preference
6. fresh food compartment Control Panel To adjust temperatures Fresh food and freezer compartment indicator Increase temperature button A Decrease temperature button Compartment select button Temperature indicator thermometer Fresh Food Compartment The fresh food compartment light on the refrigerator diagram will be showing The temperature indicator illustrated by a thermometer will show the temperature setting for this compartment as a series of lights The temperature may be altered by pressing the increase temperature or decrease temperature buttons One press on either of these buttons will produce a dimmer light which indicates a small change in temperature Pressing either button twice gives a brighter light and indicates a greater change in temperature Fewer lights on the thermometer means a cooler temperature for the compartment selected Freezer Food Compartment To adjust the freezer temperature press the compartment select button until the light flashes on the freezer compartment indicator The freezer temperature can be altered by pressing the increase or decrease temperature buttons One press on either of these buttons will produce a dimmer light which indicates a small change in temperature Pressing either button twice gives a brighter light and indicates a greater change in temperature Note Successively pressing the compartment select button will automatically select between the compartments a re
7. 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 Active Smart Operating Instructions Models 635mm wide E402B 680mm wide E4407 E442B 790mm wide E521T E522B Temperature Control When the refrigerator is first turned on the powerful cooling system will automatically cool both refrigerator and freezer compartments to their set temperatures This will take between 2 3 hours depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment 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 Control panel located at the back of the
8. section Food placed directly in front of air outlets Cabinet not stable or level Move chill sensitive foods away from the centre back of the shelf See Installation section Freezer is defrosting Condensation is formed by the water produced by fruit and vegetables A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage If there is too much water store fruit and vegetables loosely wrapped in plastic bags Wipe out water with a cloth Problem Solving Checklist Problem Sides of cabinet are warm Condensation on outside of refrigerator Condensation inside fresh food compartment Ice buildup inside freezer compartment Taste or odour in ice cubes Door handles out of alignment Tray bin does not slide in and out evenly Possible Causes This is normal ot unusual during periods of high humidity Frequent or long door openings What to do Wipe dry Minimise door openings Door gasket leaking Check that gasket is sitting flat and sealing tightly ot unusual during periods of high humidity Freezer door not closing tightly Transfer of odour taste from strong smelling foods With time and usage movement may occur Packaging trapped Wipe dry Move items in freezer so door can close tightly Check and clean door gasket seal Wrap or cover strong smelling foods See Installation four alignment essential requirements Stability in
9. warm water and detergent If necessary clean the magnetic door gasket with an old toothbrush warm water and detergent Water Evaporator Tray The water evaporator tray is found above the compressor at the back of the refrigerator or freezer The tray may require infrequent cleaning Carefully move the refrigerator or freezer out from the wall Switch off the appliance If the tray is full have one person support the tray while another person unscrews the fasteners Take care not to spill any liquid over the electrical components Empty trays may have the fasteners loosened and the tray slipped over through the keyhole Reverse order to reassemble Wipe out with warm water and detergent or disinfectant Reassemble taking care not to over tighten the fasteners Switch on the appliance Cleaning Care Special Features Interior 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 he plastic components of your refrigerator Glass Shelves in 635 Wide Models Fruit and Vegetable Bins and Cover Remove bins then bottom refrigerator shelf Detach humidity control cover and slide out Clean cover and bins in warm soapy water Ensure vegetable bin runners are cleaned regularly To reassemble attach front lip to front of shelf slide cover back to original position between front lip faste
10. Q Fisher amp Paykel Refrigeration User guide New Zealand Australia USA Canada Europe Asia Pacific Contents General Operating Instructions All Products Important Safety Information Installation Four Essential Requirements Moving or Storing Your Refrigerator Active Smart Refrigerators Operating Instructions Special Features Maintenance Cleaning Care Cyclic Refrigerators Operating Instructions Special Features and Maintenance Vertical Freezers Operating Instructions All Products Cleaning Care Food Care All Products Storing Food in Your Refrigerator Storing Food in Your Freezer Problem Solving Checklist Customer Care Information Active Smart Models 635mm wide E402B 680mm wi E4407 E4428 790mm wide E5217 E522B Cyclic Models 635mm wide C450 Vertical Freezer Models 635mm wide N388 oO 18 20 22 24 26 A Important Safety Information A To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide Warning 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 entrapm
11. Safety Information 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 e g 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 c
12. ce coming off the evaporator This occurs when the defrost function is operating Running water sound This is the liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard as a boiling or gurgling noise An audible hissing sound after closing the freezer door This is due to the pressure difference between the warm air that has entered the cabinet and suddenly cooled and the outside air pressure Other strange sounds may be heard for the following reasons Cabinet not level Floor uneven or weak Bottles or jars rattling on shelves Active Smart Special Features Fruit and Vegetable Bins and Humidity Control Cover The fruit and vegetable bins feature a unique cover which provides two functions The humidity cover seals the bins and provides a humid microclimate to extend storage times of fruits and vegetables The humidity cover prevents condensation which forms at high humidities from dripping down onto the fruit and vegetables The ability to retain high humidity in the fruit and vegetable bin may produce small amounts of water in the bottom of the fruit and vegetable bins This can be wiped out as required Fruit and Vegetable Bins and Humidity Slide 790 and 680 Wide Models Only Each fruit and vegetable bin has a humidity adaptor control that can be adjusted to fruit or vegetables depending on what is stored in the bins f possible try to store fruit and vegetables separately This will help extend their storage life f ther
13. cement of the Interior Light Halogen Light Bulb Turn the power off at the wall socket before replacing the bulb The light bulb is located on the op roof of the cabinet at the front Remove the lens cover using a small screwdriver Insert the screwdriver in the front centre of the ens cover and gently lever down Pull out old bulb Do not touch the new bulb with your hand Leave it in the plastic bag whilst slotting into position Remove plastic bag when bulb is in position Replace lens cover Turn power on Light bulb should now glow Note The replacement halogen bulb must not exceed 12 Volt 10 Watt Bulbs are available from your Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Customer Care Centre amp 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 Appliances Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician Active Smart Cleaning Care Special Features To Remove Trays or Fixed Bins 680 and 790 Wide Models For ease of removal empty food from tray bin first Hold the centre front of the tray bin handle Lift vertically to unclip from the runners and pull tray bin towards you to remove a Push runners back into refrigerator To Replace Trays or Fixed Bins
14. cooking Most fruits can be stored for 8 12 months 23 24 Problem Solving Checklist If there is a problem with your appliance please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Dealer or Customer Care Centre Problem Appliance does not operate Light not working Light and display not working Motor operates for long periods Storage compartments too warm Food freezing in the refrigerator Unfamiliar noises Water in the vegetable bins Possible Causes No electricity at power outlet Blown light bulb What to do Check that the plug is correctly connected and power switched on Check another appliance at the same outlet Check house fuse Change light bulb Refrigerator not working Product in Sabbath Mode Hot weather Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added See Maintenance section Hold compartment select button down for 10 seconds Minimise door opening to allow temperature to stabilise Temperature control set too low See Temperature control section Doors not sealing properly Temperature setting not correct Check that cabinet is level and gasket seals are clean See Temperature control section Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added Temperature setting not correct Minimise door openings to allow temperature to stabilise See Temperature control
15. e is a mixture of fruit and vegetables in the bin adjust the position of the control to he centre f there is too much water in the bins the control can be adjusted towards the setting with fewer drips Remember a small amount of water in the bins is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage Ice Trays and Lid To empty the ice cubes into the lid hold the tray and lid together and twist to dislodge Refill the ice tray with water place lid containing ice cubes on top and store in the freezer ce cubes are best stored in a closed container or plastic bag as they readily absorb odours and astes from other foods Door Alarms f the fresh food compartment door is left open the alarm will beep after 90 seconds f 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 the door has been left open for 5 minutes or longer and the ight will turn off The alarm will stop when the door is closed Fault Alarms f the electronic controller detects a fault from which it is unable to recover an alarm will sound When the fresh food compartment door is opened a fault code specific pattern of lights will flash red and green on the Control panel to alert you to the fault The audible alarm will stop when any button is pressed but the lights will remain flashing If such a fault occurs call your Fisher amp Paykel A
16. ent 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 Appliances Authorised Service Centre 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 instruction before it is used ever 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 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 f the power supply cord is damaged it must only be replaced by your Fisher amp Paykel Appliances 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 before cleaning or replacing the lightbulb A Important
17. ered 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 emperatures take care not to store the following at temperatures of ess 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 21 22 Storing Food in Your Freezer The use of temperatures of 18 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 ph
18. l 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 he vegetable bins of the refrigerator ake 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 ime 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 placin Note also that ho Store raw and coo In addition Keep the refrigera and place only cle g the container of food in a bowl of ice and water renew the ice as necessary t containers may damage shelves and wall of the refrigerator ked food in separate containers or packaging to prevent cross contamination or clean Wipe the inside walls and shelves frequently refer to Cleaning Care an 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 attenti
19. leaning care section of this booklet for further advice SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Four Essential Requirements Please follow the steps for installation to ensure your appliance operates correctly 1 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 2 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 dishwasher 3 Stability t is important that all four corners of the refrigerator or freezer base are supported firmly on the floor to eliminate any cabinet movement nstalling 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
20. n at rear clips Ensure the cover is fully secure at front and back Fasten at rear clips 64 Humidity Control Cover s ae a Slide cover back to original position between front lip Bottle Rack Where Fitted Clean with warm water and detergent The use of abrasive cleaners and solvents may cause damage Important Note Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your freezer and cause them to crack It is important to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any plastic components inside and outside your freezer 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 20 Storing Food in Your Refrigerator Storing fresh perishable foods in your re E rigerator 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 For best results Select foods that are very fresh and of good quality plan to freeze it for any length of t Buy only the amount that you will use within the recommended storage time If you buy extra Ensure that food is wel
21. on 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 Eggs should be stored in the refrigerator For best results especially when baking rem before they are to container ove the eggs from the refrigerator two hours be used Storing Food in Your Refrigerator 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 Delicatessan 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 Cool 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 cov
22. or freezer into its position ensure that the adjustable front feet are fully retracted 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 and raise the front of the appliance until it is level and stable The front levelling foot on the hinge side should take the majority of the weight of the cabinet and the cabinet should be stable i e cabinet should not rock or wobble Raise Lower Installation Four Essential Requirements 4 Ventilation and Installation To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator or freezer allow a minimum of 50mm of airspace above the cabinet 20mm on each side and 30mm at the rear See diagram 1 and 2 The appliance is intended to be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 75mm f integrating your refrigerator follow installation instructions provided with the integration kits Ensure the front face of the bench is aligned to the front corner edge of the refrigerator door This will allow the door to fully open See diagram 2 f placing the refrigerator in a corner allow 140mm clearance for the door to be able to open See diagram 3 Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 50mm 4 30mm 4 30mm 4 20mm 20mm AP 630mm 20mm gt lt
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24. ppliances Authorised Service Centre immediately the fault code will help the service person find and remedy the cause of failure Active Smart Special Features Divider Instructions 680 and 790 Wide Models Where Fitted To fit the divider insert divider into bin on an angle straighten and slot into place To adjust the divider fully extend the bin partially lift the divider slide sideways and re slot into position P NB Bottle Rack The bottle rack can be used to store a variety of bottles and can be positioned anywhere you would a shelf To re position lift the rear of the rack and pull forward Bottles are best stored with the top facing the front of the refrigerator Solid Freezer Bins 635 Wide Models Remove by pulling the bin out until it stops Remove the white clips from both sides by pulling upward then continue to slide the bin out Clean in warm soapy water To reassemble slide the bins back into the runners and replace the white clips Slide the bin back to its original position Remove the white clip to slide bin out Clip in place for normal usage Upper Freezer Shelf 635 Wide Models To remove for cleaning firstly pull out top bin to allow easy access to shelf Using the front of the shelf lift the back edge of the shelf and pull forward Clean in warm soapy water and slide back into position until it clicks into place Active Smart Maintenance Repla
25. r best results cook from either the frozen or partly thawed state Vegetables ost vegetables freeze well although salad vegetables lose their crispness Other vegetables e g 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 f using boiling water boil vegetables for 2 4 minutes and cool quickly n general frozen vegetables are best cooked from their frozen state Prepared and Cooked Foods ost cooked foods can be frozen but it is not recommended to freeze he following Cooked egg white custards cream fillings and milk puddings gelatine or jelly like dishes mayonnaise and similar salad dressings meringue oppings 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
26. stal Address P O Box 798 Cleveland QLD4163 If you need service Fisher amp Paykel Australia Pty Ltd has a network of independent Fisher amp Paykel AUTHORISED CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES whose fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Our Customer Care Centre can recommend an AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE in your area Customer Care For the Rest of the World Call your Fisher amp Paykel Retailer Dealer from whom you purchased the product They are trained to provide information on your appliance If we can be of any further help please contact us on Phone 64 9 273 0660 Fax 64 9 273 0580 Email international enquiries fp co nz Postal Address Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Ltd PO Box 58550 Greenmount Auckland New Zealand Feel free to contact us at our website on www fisherpaykel com 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 Serial Number Retailer Phone Number 27 Copyright Fisher amp Paykel 2005 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 any time You should therefore check with
27. structions Check to ensure no food or packaging is trapped behind the tray bin Runners not extending fully Holding onto sides of tray bin extend the runners fully by using a firm pull this will reset the runner 25 26 Customer Care Before You Call For Service or Assistance Check the things you can do yourself Refer to your User Guide and check 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 the following In New Zealand If You Need Assistance Call your Fisher amp Paykel retailer who is trained to provide information on your appliance or if we can be of any further help please contact our Customer Care Centre Toll Free 0800 FP CARE or 0800 37 2273 Fax 09 273 0656 Email customer care fp co nz Postal address PO Box 58732 Greenmount Auckland If you need service Fisher amp Paykel has a network of independent Fisher amp Paykel AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES whose fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Your dealer or our Customer Care Centre can recommend an AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE in your area In Australia If You Need Assistance Please call our Fisher amp Paykel Customer Care Centre Toll Free 1300 650 590 Fax 07 3826 9298 Email customer care fp com au Po
28. turn to the fresh food compartment will be accompanied by a longer beep When the door is reopened the control panel will return automatically to the fresh food compartment setting Active Smart Operating Instructions Sabbath Mode To activate the Sabbath mode press the compartment select button on the temperature control panel for 10 seconds When the Product is in Sabbath Mode The light will not operate when the door is opened The door alarm will not operate The display will not be illuminated Opening the door will not affect the compressor or fans If the power to the refrigerator is turned off whilst in this mode the product will continue in Sabbath mode when the power is restored Sabbath mode will automatically de activate 80 hours after activation To de activate earlier than 80 hours press the compartment select button on the temperature control panel for 10 seconds Normal Refrigerator Sounds Active Smart refrigerators with their excellent energy ratings and cooling performance can produce sounds somewhat different to your old refrigerator Normal Operational Sounds Include Fan air flow sound Active Smart refrigerators have fans which change speed depending on demand During cooling periods such as after frequent door openings fans circulate the cold air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments producing some air flow sound This is quite normal Cracking or popping which may sound like i
29. y slides At the sides of the shelf adjust humidity slide tabs so that the plastic lid is between the shelf and the tabs If clips on back of shelf are present fasten lid with rear clips Ensure that the cover is fully secure at front and back of shelf Cyclic Operating Instructions Models 635mm wide C450 Temperature Control The control has been factory set for normal operating conditions Allow the refrigerator to run empty for 2 3 hours before placing food inside the fresh food or freezer compartments Re adjust the control as necessary to suit your individual preference 1 is warmest 7 is coldest We recommend adjusting the temperature by half a setting initially and then allow at least 24 hours for the cabinet temperature to stabilise before readjusting If you are altering the temperature of a 2 door refrigerator remember you are altering the temperature of both compartments The running time and temperature are affected by where your refrigerator is located how often the door is opened and the temperature of the room the refrigerator is located in Your refrigerator is designed to operate in a room temperature of between 10 C and 43 C warmer colder Cyclic Special Features and Maintenance Humidity Control Cover The vegetable bins feature a unique cover which provides two functions The humidity control cover seals the bins to provide a humid microclimate to extend storage times
30. ysical 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 e g 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 glass jars or plastic bags containing liquids or semi solid foods These expand as they freeze QA Usually 20 50mm head space is recommended Seal Ideally remove OV 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 ightly before freezing Freeze immediately and as quickly as possible Freeze only small quantities of food at any one ime For best results we recommend that only 1kg of food be frozen per 25L freezer capacity About 3kg in small freezers and 4kg in larger freezers For faster freezing in Active Smart models we recommend that fresh food is placed at the top of the freezer compartment close to the air vent 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
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