ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator
RS36A72JC DCS and RS36A72UC DCS models
RS36A80JC DCS and RS36A80UC DCS models
US CA
USER GUIDE
Page 1: ...ActiveSmart Built in refrigerator RS36A72JC DCS and RS36A72UC DCS models RS36A80JC DCS and RS36A80UC DCS models US CA USER GUIDE ...
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Page 3: ... your refrigerator 26 Storing food in your freezer 28 Defrosting food in your refrigerator 30 User warnings and sounds 31 Troubleshooting 32 Service and Warranty 36 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 go to...
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Page 5: ...or panel sets RS36A72JC DCS with internal Ice maker RS36A80JC DCS with internal Ice maker 36A72U1 with RD3672CU SS Door skin RS36A72J1 with RD3672C SS Door skin 36A80U1 with RD3680CU SS Door skin RS36A80J1 with RD3680C SS Door skin RS36A72J1 shown with custom panels RS36A80J1 shown with 80 custom panels RS36A72UC DCS Ice Water model RS36A80UC DCS Ice Water model RS36A72U1 with RD3672CU SS Door ski...
Page 6: ... mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit In case of damage to the refrigerant circuit ventilate the area by opening all windows Do not operate electrical equipment or any other equipment that may produce arcs sparks or flames in the area Contact your DCS by Fisher Paykel Authorized...
Page 7: ...ior of the cabinet as they may cause rusting of metal components and cracking of plastic components Please refer to the Cleaning care section of this user guide for further information Disposal Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards The flammable refrigerant gas must be safely removed The thermal insulation foam in this appliance contains flammable insulat...
Page 8: ...s thawed Ice crystals still visible food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended 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 Thawed and warmer than 41 F 5 C disca...
Page 9: ...ewed from the front Relocate and install If the appliance has been left on its side for any length of time leave it standing upright as long as possible at least a few hours before turning it on If the product has been transported upright then it can be switched on after 10 minutes Storing your appliance When storing your cleaned appliance leave the door s open This allows air to circulate and pre...
Page 10: ...rs Freezer compartment Ice maker top left of freezer Ice storage bin with scoop Top bin Mid tray Large bottom bin Dairy shelf Slim bin with humidity control lid Large door shelf Water tank Ice Water models only Dairy shelf Large door shelf Fruit and vegetable bins with humidity control lids Mid door shelves Half width cantilever glass shelves Full width cantilever glass shelves Mid door shelves ...
Page 11: ...er of lights Fewer lights illuminated indicates a colder temperature for the compartment selected Adjusting the freezer compartment temperature Press the button once the freezer compartment light will be illuminated To increase the temperature press the button this will increase the number of lights To decrease the temperature press the button this will decrease the number of lights Fewer lights i...
Page 12: ...ause several beeps to tell you that they are disabled Key lock will not automatically deactivate To manually deactivate press and hold the and buttons for 4 seconds The icon will no longer be illuminated Sabbath mode In Sabbath mode alarms lights and displays are deactivated for 80 hours To activate Sabbath mode press and hold and buttons for 4 seconds The icon on the internal control panel will b...
Page 13: ...nce on the external display To deactivate Bottle Chill before 15 minutes has elapsed press the button on the internal control panel When Bottle Chill is deactivated the light above the button will no longer be illuminated and the icon is not visible on the external display Ice Water models only If you would like your beverage colder place it back into the freezer and reset the Bottle Chill functio...
Page 14: ...oor alarms will be suspended The light above the button will illuminate to indicate that the appliance is in this mode Ice Boost This function is designed to be used for times when you require more ice eg when you are having a party The Ice Boost function will increase ice production up to 30 from standard ice making and deactivates automatically after 24 hours When you first turn on your ice make...
Page 15: ...requires changing EXTERNAL DISPLAY FEATURES Dispenser lock button and LED light Locks unlocks the water dispenser When locked the LED above the button will illuminate Bottle Chill indicator Icon will illuminate indicating when Bottle Chill is activated and flashes when beverage is ready Filter change indicator Icon will illuminate indicating when water filter requires changing ...
Page 16: ... air Ensure your refrigerator has cooled for at least 2 hours before use You are now ready to enjoy water from your water dispenser Dispensing Your water dispenser has been designed for one handed operation To dispense water gently press the dispensing pad using a glass or container To stop the flow of water simply pull your glass away from the dispensing pad Please remember that pressing very har...
Page 17: ...ol panel and external display To remove the old water filter cartridge RS36A72JC DCS and RS36A72UC DCS models only 1 Remove kickstrip grille by inserting fingers into the left and right square openings on the grille Pull towards you The filter is located on the left hand side 2 Pull freezer drawer slightly open in order to fit filter cartridge tool 3 Align the filter cartridge tool to the filter a...
Page 18: ... the change filter icon before the filter is changed or the filter monitoring will be inaccurate To reset press the and buttons for 4 seconds on the internal control panel The filter icon on the internal control panel and or external display will no longer illuminate To disable the filter change icon If the change filter icon is disabled you will not be reminded of when to next change your filter ...
Page 19: ... is on Press and hold the and together for 4 seconds then close the doors The ice tray will flip twice and empty the water into the bin below The ice tray will flip only after the doors are closed Force another cycle this step helps remove any manufacturing and transportation dust in the ice tray Empty the water and correctly replace the bin ensuring the scoop is located at the front of the bin On...
Page 20: ...quired remove the ice storage bin and allow ice to fill the top freezer bin For maximum ice storage level the stored cubes with the ice scoop If ice is not used often old cubes will become cloudy taste stale will shrink and may stick together Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash in lukewarm water Dry thoroughly and place back into the correct position IMPORTANT Avoid contact with the mo...
Page 21: ... your storage needs If there is too much water in the bins due to high humidity the control can be adjusted towards the setting with fewer drips fruit setting and or the water can be wiped dry when required Remember a small amount of water in the bins is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage When storing vegetables which are ethylene sensitive produce such as lettuce spinach broccoli cabbage ...
Page 22: ...rvice is available to selected markets only Cantilever glass shelves half width and full width The cantilever glass shelves have been designed with strength and versatility in mind Half width and full width shelves can be removed by firmly grasping the front of the shelf with two hands tilting the front of the shelf upwards to dislodge the shelf hooks from the back support lugs then pulling toward...
Page 23: ...t be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of the gasket will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal External display and water dispenser Ice Water models only To prevent water from dispensing when you clean the Lock function can be activated To activate press and hold the button for 3 seconds The LED above the button will illumina...
Page 24: ...rip grille by inserting fingers into the left and right square openings on the grille Pull towards you A 2 To remove kickstrip filter insert fingers into the left and right square openings on the filter Pull towards you B 3 Clean both components with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free cloth 4 Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean lint free cloth To repl...
Page 25: ...t free cloth 5 Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean lint free cloth To replace kickstrip filter and kickstrip grille 1 To replace kickstrip filter align filter tabs onto the rails and push to the rear until it clips securely 2 To replace top kickstrip grille align securing hooks then firmly push grille onto product until it clips securely C 3 To replace air flow divider align the divider un...
Page 26: ...uring pads on any part of your refrigerator SOME of these chemicals may dissolve damage and or discolor the interior of your refrigerator Cantilever glass shelves Clean with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free cloth Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean lint free cloth 1 To remove glass shelves hold the front and back edge of the shelf firmly 2 Push the ...
Page 27: ...ot recommend the removal of freezer bins and the freezer tray To clean simply wipe clean with a soft lint free cloth Ice storage bin When going on vacation holiday we recommend cleaning your ice bin and discarding any old ice in the bottom of the bin s before leaving When cleaning use only liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free cloth Rinse with clean water and dr...
Page 28: ...ot foods and drinks are cooled sufficiently before placing them in the refrigerator Hot foods may cause other foods to warm to unsafe temperatures If in contact with plastic components of your refrigerator hot containers may cause damage Additionally hot foods may cause an in increase in energy consumption Ensure raw and cooked foods are stored in separate air tight containers to prevent cross con...
Page 29: ...e day of purchase Ensure they are stored in suitable covered containers or packaging this will prevent foods from drying out and transferring odors If storing overnight or longer ensure whole fish is cleaned and dried before covering and storing preferably on a bed of ice in your refrigerator Ensure fish fillets and other seafood are treated the same way Keep shellfish chilled at all times and con...
Page 30: ... foods to start defrosting When freezing foods containing liquids or semi solids ensure there is a 25 32 131 32 20 50 mm head space to allow the foods to expand as they freeze Keep door openings to a minimum and do not open unnecessarily Ensure all air is removed from food packaging This will avoid large formation of ice crystals and prevent freezer burn on foods The formation of small ice crystal...
Page 31: ... remove loose scales and dirt then dried and packaged before storing in the freezer Fruit Choose high quality mature and ready to eat fruits Only select fruit varieties recommended for freezing Most packaged fruits can be stored for 8 12 months Fruits packed in syrup are ideal for desserts while fruits packed without sugar are better used for cooking Vegetables Not all vegetables are suitable for ...
Page 32: ... or from the partly or completely defrosted states Ensure extra cooking time is given when cooking from the frozen state Ensure poultry is completely defrosted before cooking and never use the frozen juices for cooking We recommend washing your hands thoroughly to avoid the chances of food poisoning especially salmonella poisoning Fish and seafood Ensure fish does not come into contact with other ...
Page 33: ... 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 sounds This may occur when the automatic 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 freez...
Page 34: ... Dealer or DCS by Fisher Paykel Authorized Service Agent Refrigerator not working Check refrigerator is turned on at the wall or at the isolating switch Motor operates for long periods Hot weather Minimize door openings to allow temperature to stabilize Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added Temperature control set too low See Operating instructions section Doors not sealing pr...
Page 35: ...roduced by fruit and vegetables A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage Wipe out water with a cloth Exterior of cabinet is warm Note This is normal Condensation on outside of refrigerator freezer Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wipe dry Condensation inside fridge compartment Frequent or long door openings Minimize door openings Door gasket leaking C...
Page 36: ...trong smelling foods Poor taste from incoming water Replace filter cartridge product parts and accessories can be purchased through our Customer Care Center part number 839041 Slow ice cube freezing Door may have been left ajar Close door Freezer compartment set too warm Turn temperature to a colder setting See Operating instructions section Wet ice ice clumping Low water pressure Check water pres...
Page 37: ...rough our Customer Care Center part number 839041 Water frozen in tank Increase temperature to a warmer setting in fresh food compartment and freezer Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser not used for extended period Discard first glass of water dispensed Tank capacity used recently Allow water time to cool Drips overflow drip tray Air trapped in tank Flush the water filtration system Dispe...
Page 38: ...shooting section If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts or any questions about operating the product please refer to the Service Warranty booklet for warranty details and your nearest DCS by Fisher Paykel Authorized Service Agent or Customer Care Center or contact us through our website www dcsappliances com customer care service my product For replacement parts or if fu...
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Page 40: ...fications 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 your dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available US CA ...
