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Installation instructions

8. Attaching the bottom cabinet door

8a

  Open the freezer door, hang the cabinet door onto the height adjustment screws and fix with a 

hex screw. 

■

■

Do not fasten screws too tightly, allow for some horizontal movement of the cabinet door.

Fig.15 Hanging the bottom cabinet 
door on the height adjusting screws 
of the freezer door

Height adjustment 
screw

Height adjustment 
screw

8b

  Close the door, the screw should not be tightened. Adjust the left and right clearance of the 

upper end.

8c

  Adjust the cabinet doors as per the adjustment method (page 17). Then use the bottom 

attachment bracket to fix the freezer and cabinet door.

Fig.16 Anchoring the bottom attachment bracket

Wood screw

Bottom attachment 
bracket screw

Wood screw

Bottom attachment 
bracket screw

Summary of Contents for RB60V18

Page 1: ...NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG CN Refrigerator RB60V18 model Installation instructions and User guide ...

Page 2: ...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 cont...

Page 3: ...ecklist 38 Wiring diagram 40 Manufacturer s Warranty NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG 41 Customer Care NZ AU GB IE HK IN SG 43 Warranty and service CN 45 Contents Important SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 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 websi...

Page 4: ... a hazard due to instability of the appliance it must be fixed in accordance with the installation instructions provided 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 ...

Page 5: ...efrigerant isobutane It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service person to service this appliance In Queensland the authorised service person must hold a gas work licence or authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry our service or repairs which involve removal of covers Disposal Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards The refrigera...

Page 6: ...ng 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 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 Storing food and drinks Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator as they...

Page 7: ...uits 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 5 C discard all food 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 att...

Page 8: ...is not accidentally switched off connect your refrigerator 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 inside the refrigerator compartment It is essen...

Page 9: ...pieces 2 pieces installed 5 Hinge cover 6 Bottom attachment bracket cover 7 Upper fastenings 8 Cabinet attachment bracket cover 4 pieces installed 4 pieces 2 pieces 1 piece 9 Cabinet attachment bracket 10 Position adjustment plate 11 Door gasket baffle 12 Wood screw 1 piece 1 piece 2 pieces 32 pieces 13 Bottom attachment bracket screw 4 pieces 15 mm to 18 mm kitchen cabinet thickness can be used ...

Page 10: ...eight 12 F bottom door height 692 Cabinetry dimensions mm including minimum clearances G inside height 1782 1786 H inside width 564 570 I total depth min 550 Minimum clearances J minimum inlet vent area 200 cm sq K minimum outlet vent area 280 cm sq Installation instructions G I H J J K B C D F A E Fig 1 Exploded view of refrigerator cabinetry ...

Page 11: ...t If 18 mm cabinet is used clearance adjusting plate is not needed If 15 mm cabinet is used clearance adjusting plate is needed Fig 2 Hinge exchange and enlarged view of clearance adjustment plate 2c Cabinet attachment bracket and position adjustment plate Fix the cabinet attachment bracket to the refrigerator with the screws provided Then lock the position adjustment plate to the left side of the...

Page 12: ...mpressor Adjust these air flow stops to ensure they make contact with the cabinet Air flow stops Fig 4 Adjusting the air flow stops 2e Door gasket baffle Remove the door gasket baffle from the door and then store for future transportation Fig 5 Removing the door gasket baffle and enlarged view of the hinge ...

Page 13: ...position to ensure that the clearance adjustment plate is attached to the bottom end of the cupboard side panel and the door gasket is attached to the front end of the cupboard side panel Top view cross section Kitchen cabinet Refrigerator door Front line of side surface Top attachment bracket End surface of clearance adjusting plate Fig 6 Installation of cabinet 3c Make sure the left and right si...

Page 14: ...s onto the cabinet 4c Loosen the two hexagonal screws on the top attachment bracket and then remove the top attachment bracket and rulers together Do the same for the freezer door Both attachment brackets are required for refrigerator installation Go to page 13 if you are now installing the refrigerator If you do not intend to install the refrigerator at this time store the brackets for later use ...

Page 15: ...ket aligns with the centre of the cabinet door The rulers should latch onto the top of the cabinet door 5c Once aligned screw the wood screws to attach the top attachment bracket to the cabinet door Backside of cabinet door Cabinet door Side panel Position station meter Upper cabinet door Lower cabinet door Backside of cabinet door Centre line Centre line Fig 10 Attachment of the top attachment br...

Page 16: ...e horizontal movement of the cabinet door Fig 11 Hanging the top cabinet door on the height adjustment screws of the refrigerator door Height adjustment screw Height adjustment screw 6b Adjust cabinet doors as per the adjustment method page 17 After adjustment use the bottom attachment bracket to fix the refrigerator and cabinet doors Fig 12 Anchoring the bottom attachment bracket Wood screw Botto...

Page 17: ...ket align with the centre of the cabinet door The rulers should latch onto the top of the cabinet door Lower end face of the top cupboard door Ruler Fig 13 Lining up the bottom door 7d Once aligned screw the wood screws in to attach the top attachment bracket to the cabinet door 7e Pull out the rulers on the top attachment bracket Back of the cupboard door Cupboard door Ruler Upper refrigerator do...

Page 18: ...abinet door on the height adjusting screws of the freezer door Height adjustment screw Height adjustment screw 8b Close the door the screw should not be tightened Adjust the left and right clearance of the upper end 8c Adjust the cabinet doors as per the adjustment method page 17 Then use the bottom attachment bracket to fix the freezer and cabinet door Fig 16 Anchoring the bottom attachment brack...

Page 19: ...t clearances of the top adjustment bracket and position 9d Loosen the depth adjustment nut Z and move the cabinet door to adjust the depth Then tighten the nut approximately 3 mm If the cabinet door position is difficult to adjust check the left and right side clearances of cabinet Fig 17 Adjusting top of cabinet door Z X Y 10 Bottom adjustment of the cabinet doors 10a Loosen the screws slightly a...

Page 20: ...18 Installation instructions 11 Finishing work Fig 19 Positions of final adjustments ...

Page 21: ...um trim please see separate Trim Kit Installation sheet 11b When changing the hinge position remember to insert hinge hole sheets 6 places refer to Diagram B For left opening door take off the hinge hole sheets and change the position of the hinge Insert hinge hole sheets to the hinge fixing holes on the opposite side Diagram B 11c Insert the hinge cover 4 places refer to Diagram C Diagram C ...

Page 22: ...Installation instructions 20 11d Install the ventilation grill at the kick strip section of the refrigerator cabinet refer to Diagram D Fix the ventilation grill into the kick strip Diagram D ...

Page 23: ... clearances in front of the air ducts within the cabinet for maximum cold air distribution Your refrigerator is most efficient when it is two thirds full Do not leave the door open for any longer than is necessary and organise items in the refrigerator to reduce the time that the door is open Before placing food in the fresh food or freezer compartments Remove all packaging found inside the compar...

Page 24: ...an 45 degrees to ensure no damage to the cooling system occurs Storing your refrigerator 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 recomm...

Page 25: ...ion as normal B Compartment select button Touch this button to scroll through the refrigerator variable temperature drawer and freezer compartments The Compartment Icon C will illuminate each of the compartments successively with each button touch B D Temperature select button Touch this button to scroll through the temperatures available for each of the compartments The Temperature Display E will...

Page 26: ... the actual measured temperature Available refrigerator compartment temperatures 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 C Available variable temperature drawer temperatures 5 C 4 C 3 C 2 C 1 C 0 C 1 C 2 C 3 C Available freezer compartment temperatures 24 C 23 C 22 C 21 C 20 C 19 C 18 C 17 C 16 C 15 C Setting a special function Fast Freeze This function helps you get the best possible results when freezing fres...

Page 27: ...ill stop flashing and remain illuminated indicating that Max Cool has been activated Fig 24 Activating Max Cool 2 Max Cool will automatically deactivate However if you wish to manually deactivate Max Cool touch the MENU select button twice The icon will flash then turn off and the refrigerator compartment will return to its previously set temperature For best results we recommend that you activate...

Page 28: ...igerator and variable temperature drawers before activating Fridge Off 1 To activate Fridge Off touch the MENU select button four times The icon will start to flash After 5 seconds the icon will stop flashing and remain illuminated indicating that Fridge Off has been activated Fig 26 Activating Fridge Off 2 Fridge Off will not deactivate automatically Once you require your refrigerator compartment...

Page 29: ...upply at the wall socket Display screen The display screen will remain illuminated while the refrigerator door is open Power failure memory function The fridge will keep its original settings when power is restored after a power failure Additionally it will automatically recall and reset the process of quick cooling in the refrigerator variable temperature drawer and freezer compartments ...

Page 30: ... setting suitable for frozen food items To change these settings go to operating instructions page 24 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...

Page 31: ...mperature drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables as well as dairy products deli products and fresh meats The 3 C setting is suitable for most fresh perishable food items such as fruit and vegetables dairy products and deli items If you are storing fruit and vegetables keep the drawer set at 3 C and loosely wrap your produce in plastic bags This will reduce moisture loss and prevent ex...

Page 32: ...midity control slide that can be adjusted to fruit or vegetable setting depending on what is being stored in the bins If you are storing fruit set the humidity slide to the fruit setting left side If you are storing vegetables set the humidity slide to the vegetable setting right side If you are storing a mixture of fruit and vegetables position the humidity slide in the centre Humidity mat The hu...

Page 33: ...e Centre and they will replace it for you Interior light 12 V max 2 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 Paykel Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qu...

Page 34: ... 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 as they can cause damage Glass s...

Page 35: ...fferent areas according to their properties 1 Top door shelf Eggs butter cheese etc 2 Middle door shelf Drinks etc 3 Lower door shelf Sauces dressings etc 4 Top shelf Condiments jam etc 5 Middle shelf Dairy products leftovers etc 6 Lower shelf Meat etc 7 Fruit and vegetable bin Fresh fruit and vegetables 8 Variable temperature drawer Fresh fruit and vegetables dairy products deli items meat desser...

Page 36: ...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 ...

Page 37: ... 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 suitabl...

Page 38: ...ed 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 1 kg of food be frozen per 25 L freezer capacity About 3 kg in small freezers and 4 kg in larger freezers Do not pile frozen food around the fan cover This can prevent adequate air circulation Thaw foods prefer...

Page 39: ...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 blanche...

Page 40: ...See previous section above Motor operates for long periods Hot weather Frequent door openings Large amount of food recently added Minimise door openings to allow temperatures to stabilise Temperature control set too low See Operating instructions section on page 23 Doors not sealing properly Check that the cabinet is levelled and gasket seals are clean Storage compartment s too warm Temperature se...

Page 41: ...ng flat and sealing tightly Not unusual during periods of high humidity Wipe dry Ice buildup inside freezer compartment Freezer door not closing tightly Move items in the freezer so that the door can close tightly Check and clean door gasket seal Problem Possible causes What to do If you hear Abnormal sound The refrigerator is not located either in a levelled cabinet or on level flooring Refer to ...

Page 42: ...isplay Panel SW PC Door switch SNR1 PC Temperature sensor SNR2 FC Temperature sensor SNR3 Ice Temperature sensor SNR4 Defrost sensor F Main control board L1 PC Light L2 Variable temperature compartment light H Compressor I VCC board J Fuse 1 K Fuse 2 M Defrost heating element ...

Page 43: ... damage caused by pests eg rats cockroaches etc 7 Replacement light bulbs B Defects caused by factors other than 1 Normal domestic use or 2 Use in accordance with the Product s User Guide C Defects to the Product caused by accident neglect misuse or Act of God D The cost of repairs carried out by non authorised repairers or the cost of correcting such unauthorised repairs E Normal recommended main...

Page 44: ...ded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Please keep this User Guide in a safe place ...

Page 45: ...ckland If you need service Fisher Paykel has a network of independent Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairers whose fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Your dealer or our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer in your area In Australia if you need assistance Call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Cus...

Page 46: ...e 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 Paykel Appliances Ltd PO Box 58732 Botany Manukau 2163 Auckland New Zealand Feel free to contact us at our website on www fisherpaykel co nz www fisherpaykel com au www fisherpaykel co uk www fisherpaykel ie www fis...

Page 47: ...sistance or parts please refer to the Service Warranty sheet for warranty details and your nearest Authorised Service Centre Customer Care or contact us through our local website listed on the back cover Manufactured for Fisher Paykel Appliances Ltd 78 Springs Rd East Tamaki Auckland 2013 New Zealand Manufactured by Qingdao Haier Joint Stock Co ltd Haier Industrial Park Haier Road Qingdao 266101 P...

Page 48: ...e 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 www fisherpaykel co nz www fisherpaykel com au www fisherpaykel co uk www fisherpaykel ie www fisherpaykel asia www fisherpaykel in www fisherpaykel com sg www fisherandpaykel...

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