Fisher & Paykel RX216 Mounting instructions

Installation instructions

and user guide US CA (EN)

Side by side refrigerator

Instructions d’installation et guide de

l’utilisateur US CA (FR)

Réfrigérateur à compartiments juxtaposés

Instructivo de instalación

y guía del usuario US CA (ES)

Refrigerador doble

US CA

RX256 / RX216 models

English Page 1 – 47

Español Pág 49 – 95

Français Page 97 – 143

Contents

Introduction 2

Safety and warnings 3

Installation instructions 5

Before use 11

Temperature controls

RX256DT7X1 12

RX256DT4X1 / RX216DT4X1 16

Fresh food features 17

Freezer features 20

Ice and water 21

Water filter 25

Food storage tips 29

Care and cleaning 32

Operating sounds 37

Troubleshooting 38

Warranty and service 45

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 & Paykel dealer.

2Introduction

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel side by side refrigerator with chilled water and

ice dispensing through the door.

This refrigerator combines size and storage space with the latest features and functions. Many

hours have been spent researching how you, our customer, use your refrigerator and what we

can do to make life easier for you.

Select refrigerator models have a number of customizable storage zones, such as a Beverage

Chiller with adjustable temperature settings and a fruit and vegetable bin with adjustable

humidity.

Select models also have some special modes, such as Vacation Mode that will help you save

energy, and Speed Ice that will increase ice production.

As your life changes, so can your refrigerator. This book explains the features and functions, and

will help you get the most out of your refrigerator.

We hope you enjoy your new refrigerator!

Important!

It is important that this User Guide should be retained with your Ice & Water refrigerator for

future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, please ensure

that the User Guide is left with the appliance. This will ensure that the new owner can familiarize

themselves with the information and warnings contained within the Guide.

Fig.1 Side by side refrigerator

Safety and warnings

WARNING!

Electric Shock Hazard

Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide

before operating this appliance.

Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.

Important safety precautions

Warning

When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:

Danger

This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without supervision. This is

especially important when using the freezer compartment. 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 can not easily climb inside.

The plastic packaging may be a choking or suffocation hazard to children. Ensure all plastic is

disposed of properly.

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 & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Center 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 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 socket.

Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point outlet socket as your refrigerator is

using. Do not use extension cords or double adapters with these products.

4Safety and warnings

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 & Paykel Appliances

Authorized Service Center 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 it or replacing the interior light bulb.

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, 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

and refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.

3) Thawed and warmer than 41˚F (5˚C) – discard all foods.

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.

Important!

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 Care and

cleaning section of this booklet for further advice.

Installation instructions

WARNING!

Electric Shock Hazard

Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this User Guide

before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 4.

Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.

Location

Do not install refrigerator near an oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield

refrigerator with cabinet material.

Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F (13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C).

Malfunction may occur at these temperatures.

The refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.

Measuring the opening

When installing your refrigerator, allow ½” (13 mm) space at the top and ½” (13 mm) space

behind machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for proper air circulation. If the

refrigerator is placed with the door hinges against a wall, you may want to allow additional space

so the door can be opened wider.

Subflooring or floor coverings (ie carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller

than anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling procedure under Leveling, page 8.

Important!

If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely

covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.

Transporting your refrigerator

NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on

its back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to

ensure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to

internal parts.

Use an appliance dolly/trolley when moving refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side

or back – NEVER from its front.

Protect the outside finish of the refrigerator during transport by wrapping the cabinet in

blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.

Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles

where and when possible. Do not over-tighten. Over-tightening restraints may dent or damage

the outside finish.

6Installation instructions

Door and hinge removal

Some installations require door removal to get the refrigerator to its final location.

Tools needed:

Phillips screwdriver

⁄” (9.5 mm) hex head driver

WARNING!

Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power

only after replacing doors.

Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing door

removal and replacement.

Failure to do so may result in death, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons.

Caution!

To avoid property damage, observe the following:

Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material, prior to moving

the refrigerator.

Tape decorative panels (select models) securely in place before removing door handles.

Do not adjust the refrigerator to be any shorter than 68½” (1740 mm) tall (minus hinge and cap).

Doing so may damage underside components.

Unplug power cord from power source.

Remove toe grille (see page 8).

Open both doors 180°, or as wide as possible.

Note: for refrigerators in operation, shut off water before removing water line from the door.

To disconnect the water line:

Push in white collar (

) and hold.

Pull the door-side tube from the connector (

To reconnect the water line:

Firmly push tube ⁄” (8 mm) into the connector.

Use lines on the tube as a guide for full insertion.

If tube end is damaged, cut off ⁄” (8 mm) before

reconnecting.

If leaking occurs, cut and reconnect the line.

Step 2

Installation instructions

Close doors.

Remove top hinge covers by removing

Phillips screws.

Unscrew ⁄” (8 mm) hex head screws from

top hinges.

Detach main wire connector harness.

Do not remove screw connecting green

ground wire.

To detach main wire harness, use a flat

blade tool or fingernail to press junction

point between two connectors to release.

Remove top hinges along with doors.

Remove bottom hinges with a ⁄” (9.5 mm)

hex head driver.

Replacing the doors

To replace the doors, follow the steps in

door and hinge removal in reverse order.

Important!

If water line tube end is damaged, cut off

⁄” (16 mm) before reconnecting.

Fig.2 Door and hinge removal

Step 4

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Leveling

Caution!

To protect personal property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following:

Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.

To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the refrigerator should be level.

Note:

Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a water supply connection before

leveling.

Some models only have adjustment front leveling screws (

Tools needed:

⁄” (9.5 mm) hex head driver

Carpenter’s level

Remove toe grille.

Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.

Using hex head driver, turn front adjustment screws

(

) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower

the front of the refrigerator.

Select models also have rear adjustment screws

(

). Using the hex head driver, turn each of these

adjustment screws (

) to raise or lower the rear of

the refrigerator.

Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator

is ⁄” (6 mm) or ½ bubble higher than back of refrigerator

and that the refrigerator is level from side to side.

If required, correct rocking of refrigerator by turning rear

adjustment screw clockwise to raise rocking corner.

If doors are uneven, do the following:

Determine which door needs to be raised.

Turn front roller adjustment screw (

) clockwise

to raise front corner of door.

If one refrigerator door has reached the limit of its

adjustment range and doors are still not level,

raise or lower the opposite door by turning roller

adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise.

Check with level to verify ⁄” (6 mm) tilt to the back for

proper door closure.

If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe grille and hinge covers.

Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.

Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.

Installation instructions

a b b a

Fig.3 Leveling the refrigerator

Step 1

Steps 2, 3

Step 5

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