Fisher & Paykel E169T User Manual Download

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Contents

General Operating Instructions – All Products

Important Safety Information

Installation - Four Essential Requirements

Moving or Storing Your Refrigerator

Door Conversion

Active Smart

™ Refrigerators

Operating Instructions

Special Features

Maintenance 15
Cleaning Care

Cyclic and Compact Refrigerators

Operating Instructions

Special Features and Maintenance

Cleaning Care

Vertical Freezers

Operating Instructions

Chest Freezers

Operating Instructions

Special Features and Maintenance

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

E331T, E372B, E381T, E402B, E411T, E415H

680mm wide

E406B, E413T, E440T, E442B

790mm wide

E521T, E522B

Cyclic and Compact Models

525mm wide

P120, E169T, C170T, C190, E240B, E249T, C270

635mm wide

C373, C450

Vertical Freezer Models

525mm wide

N150, N210

635mm wide

N308, N388

Chest Freezer Models

Slimline

H215, H275, H320

Standard

H160, H220, H280, H360, H510, H701

Summary of Contents for E169T

Page 1: ...User guide Refrigerator Freezer New Zealand Australia USA Canada United Kingdom Europe Asia Pacific ...

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Page 3: ...perating Instructions 26 Chest Freezers Operating Instructions 26 Special Features and Maintenance 27 Food Care All Products Storing Food in your Refrigerator 28 Storing Food in your Freezer 30 Problem Solving Checklist 32 Customer Care Information 34 Active Smart Models 635mm wide E331T E372B E381T E402B E411T E415H 680mm wide E406B E413T E440T E442B 790mm wide E521T E522B Cyclic and Compact Mode...

Page 4: ...r 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 Never unplug your refrigerator or freezer by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out f...

Page 5: ...ed 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 c...

Page 6: ... oven or dishwasher 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 tempera...

Page 7: ...o be able to open See diagram 3 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 applia...

Page 8: ...f 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 ...

Page 9: ...ering it up carefully from the front Remove the top hinge bracket screws using a Philips screwdriver and remove the top hinge bracket ensuring that the door is held firmly Refer Figure 1 Open the door and lift it off Insert the plastic hinge plugs supplied with the installation kit into the removed top hinge bracket holes Remove the existing plastic hinge plugs from the opposite side Tilt the refr...

Page 10: ...e opposite side of the top of the door refer Figure 3 Fit the new hinge bearing closing hook to the opposite side of the bottom door The new hinge bearing hook is a mirror image of the existing part Remove the old hinge bearing closing hook from the door refer Figure 4 Replace the door Replace the top hinge bracket and secure with the top hinge bracket screws making sure that the door is square Fi...

Page 11: ...e 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...

Page 12: ... 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 ...

Page 13: ...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 Ice cubes are best stored in a closed conta...

Page 14: ...ing fruits and vegetables as well as tall bottles and drinks A vent baffle is located at the front of the drawer The temperature in the drawer can be adjusted by opening or closing this vent Opening the vent fully allows more cold air into the drawer Typical operating temperatures in this compartment are from 3 C to 9 C The closed vent situation is ideal for storage of tomatoes tropical fruit cucu...

Page 15: ... 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 Paykel Appliances Customer Care Centre Your refrigerator is designed to operate for many years without the need for service checks However if your refrigerato...

Page 16: ...art 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 surfa...

Page 17: ...oducts 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 crac...

Page 18: ...ys or Fixed Bins 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 Bin and tray runners are pre lubricated and will not need to be re lubricated during their life Do not attempt to...

Page 19: ...lides onto shelf front corners fit bottom clips into shelf front trim Next slide sideways towards shelf until arm clips onto glass 3 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 humidity slides 4 At the sides of the shelf adjust humidity slide tabs s...

Page 20: ...floor and with the refrigerator compartment door open remove the tray divider rack and bin Wash with warm water and detergent Rinse dry and replace Lower Shelf in Models With Roll Out Fruit and Vegetable Bin E415H Remove the front baffle after lifting its inner edge With the refrigerator compartment door open slide the shelf forward and lift out Clean with warm water and detergent Rinse dry and re...

Page 21: ...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 loc...

Page 22: ...e cover which provides two functions The humidity control cover seals the bins to provide a humid microclimate to extend storage times 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 veg...

Page 23: ...glass cleaner can damage the plastic components of your refrigerator Exterior Brushed Stainless Exterior Door For everyday cleaning use liquid dishwashing detergent in warm water with a clean lint free cloth Dry the surface with a cleaning cloth wiping with the grain of the metal Antibacterial cleaners may cause rust marks on the stainless steel and some commercially available stainless steel clea...

Page 24: ...able Bins and Cover 635mm Wide Models Remove bins then the bottom refrigerator shelf Place the shelf upside down on a flat surface Pull cover at position A then lift up at position B Take cover off at sides Clean cover and bins in warm soapy water To reassemble insert cover and clip at position C then snap in the clip at position A Humidity Control Cover B A C Shelf ...

Page 25: ...r surface may become permanently damaged Ensure that the defrosting of your freezer is carried out as quickly as possible During defrosting a rise in temperature of frozen food above normal storage temperature can shorten the storage time of the food Wipe the freezer dry Replace the frozen food Switch the refrigerator on Defrosting Models with Ice Boxes The P120 is designed for short term storage ...

Page 26: ...e 1 is the warmest 7 is the coldest Chest Freezer Operating Instructions Temperature Control The temperature of the freezer is controlled by a thermostat fitted near the right hand rear corner of the freezer The thermostat has been set to position 4 at manufacturing for normal operating conditions and should not need adjustment The freezer compartment should be approximately 18 C At this temperatu...

Page 27: ...come irreversibly damaged Also do not use harsh abrasive cloths and cleaners or highly perfumed strong smelling cleaners or solvents on either the interior or exterior of the freezer Frost forms faster on the top edge of the freezer compartment in climates of high humidity as this is the area of first contact to the warm moist air when the lid is open Your chest freezer is designed with a flexible...

Page 28: ...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 ...

Page 29: ...xed 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 ...

Page 30: ... Freeze only small quantities of food at any one time For best results we recommend that only 1kg of food be frozen per 25L freezer capacity About 3 kg 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 a...

Page 31: ...zing 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 w...

Page 32: ...tabilise Temperature control set too low See Temperature control section Doors not sealing properly Check that cabinet is level and gasket seals are clean Storage compartments too warm Temperature setting not correct See Temperature control section Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added Minimise door openings to allow temperature to stabilise Food freezing in the refrigerator T...

Page 33: ...r a period of time i e will build up this is normal Defrost chest freezers if ice build up is more than 6mm deep Taste or odour in ice cubes Transfer of odour taste from strong smelling foods Wrap or cover strong smelling foods Door handles out of alignment With time and usage movement may occur See Installation four alignment essential requirements Stability instructions Door alarm not working E2...

Page 34: ...kel has a network of independent Fisher 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 Paykel Customer Care Centre Toll Free 1300 650 590 Fax 07 3826 9298 Email customer ca...

Page 35: ...l enquiries fp co nz Postal Address Fisher Paykel Appliances Ltd PO Box 58550 Greenmount Auckland New Zealand Feel free to contact us at our website on www fisherpaykel com Model Serial Number Retailer Retailer Phone Number Date of Purchase 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 pro...

Page 36: ...escribed at the date of issue Under our policy of continuous product improvement these specifications may change at any time You should therefore check with our Customer Care Centre to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available www fisherpaykel com NZ AU UK PAC User Guide Published 07 2005 Part No 836789 B ...

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