Fisher & Paykel RX256 Mounting instructions

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Introduction

Safety and warnings

Installation instructions

Before use

Temperature controls

RX256DT7X1

RX256DT4X1/RX216DT4X1

Fresh food features

Freezer features

Ice and water

Water filter

Food storage tips

Care and cleaning

Operating sounds

Warranty and service

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Thank you for buying a Fisher& Paykd 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 enioy your new refrigerator!

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It is irnportent thet this User Guide shoMd be reteined with your £e & Weter refr@eretor for

future reference° Should the eppfience be sold or trensferred to enother owner, pleese ensure

thet the User Guide is te# with the epplienCeo This wilt ensure thet the new owner cen femilierize

thernsdves with the informetion end wernings conteined within the Guide.

Safety and warnings

Electdc Shock Hazard

Read and follow the SAFETYAND WARNINGSoutlined in this User Guide

before operating this app[ianceo

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.

When using this appliance always exerdse bas£ safety precautions including the foflowing:

This appJiance is not intended for use by @fldren or infirmed persons without supervision. This is

espedal_y important when using the freezer compartment. Young children should be supervised

to ensure they do not ptay with the appliance.

Risk of chitd entrapment. Before you throw away your oM refrigerator or freezen

-Take off the doors

-Leave the shek_es in place so that children can not easity climb inside.

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

disposed of properly.

Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards. The

refroerant gas must be safdy removed and for the safety of young children, remove doors.

Xour Fisher &Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Center wifl be abte to give advice on

environmentaNy friendly methods of disposing of your old refroerator or freezer

Electrical

This appJiance must be properly instafled in accordance with the installation instructions before

it is used.

Never unplug your refrigerator or freezer by putting on the power cord,

AIwa}t; gro the ptug firmly and puN straoht out from the ouflet socket.

Oo not plug in any other appHance at the same power point outtet socket as your refroerator is

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

Safety and warnings

Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise

damaged, Do not use acord that shows cracks or abrasion along its tength or at either the plug

or appliance end,

If the power supply cord L5damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Payket Appliances

Authorized Service Center because special purpose tools are required.

When moving your appliance away from the watl, be careful not to roll over or damage the power

cord.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning it or repladng the interior light bulb.

Storing food and drinks

Never store volatile or flammable materiaL_ in your refrigerator or freezer as they may explode.

Never freeze tiquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the

container to exptode.

Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode.

Do not consume food ff it is too cold, Food removed from the freezer compartment may be coM

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 completefyo Follow the recommendations below if

you discover food in your freezer has thawed:

_)Ice crystals still visible -food may be refrozen but should be stored for ashorter 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 timp and soggy.

3) Thawed and warmer than 4 _ °F (5 °C) -discard aft foods.

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

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.

_nsta_ation instructions

Electdc Shock Hazard

Read and follow the SAFETYAND WARNINGSoutlined in this User'Guide

before operating this appliance, pages 3- 4,

Failure to do so can result in death, e_ectric 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 faIb below 55° F (13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C).

Malfunction may occur at these temperatures.

o The refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.

Measuring the opening

When installing your refrigerator, allow V2"(13 ram) space at thetop and V/'(13 ram) 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.

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Transporting your refrigerator

NEVERtransport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on

i_sback.Allowrefri_eratortosi_upri_htforappro×ima_ely30minu_esbeforeplu_gin_itinto

ensureoilre_urnstothecompressor.Plu_gingrefri_eratorinimmediatelymaycausedamageto

internalpar_s.

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

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 doll},'.

_ecure refrigerat_rt_ d_[[y_rm[y _ith _trap_ _r bunf_ee c_rds_ Thread straps thr_ugh hand_es

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

the outside finish.

nsta ation instructions

Door and hinge remova[

Someinstallations require door removal to get the refrigerator to its final location.

Tools needed:

Phillips screwdriver

%" (9.5ram) hex headdriver

Electdc 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

remova_ and replacement,

Failure to do so may result in death, e_ectric shock, fire, or injury to persons°

To avoid property damag6 observe the fol#owing:

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

the refrigerator,

Tape decorative paneh #ehct modds) securdy in place before removing door handtes,

Do not adjust the refrigerator to be any shorter than 68½" (I 740 ram) taft (minus hinge and cap).

Doing so may damage underside componen%.

Unplug power cord from power source.

Removetoe grille (seepage 8).

o Open both doors 180':',or aswide 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 ( a ) and hold.

Pull the dooFside tube from the connector ( b ).

To reconnect the water line:

Firmly push tube _46"(8 ram) into the connector.

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

If tube end is damaged, cut off _AG"(8 ram) before

reconnecting.

If leaking occurs, cut and reconnect the line.

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Installation instructions

Closedoors.

Removetop hinge covers by removing

Phillips screws.

Unscrew 546"(8 ram) hex head screwsfrom

top hinges.

Step 4

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Step 6

6 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.

Step 7

7 Remove top hinges along with doors. J

8 Remove bottom hinges witha :Ys"(9.5 ram) Step 8

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To replace the doors, follow the steps in

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Installation instructions

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

Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard_ rugs, or other protective material

Do not use power tools when performing levding procedure.

Toenhance 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 ( a ). Step 1

Tools needed;

° %" (9.5 ram) hex head driver

Carpenteds level

1Remove toe grille.

Grasp firmly and pull outward to undip.

Using hex head driver, turn front adjustment screws

( a ) clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower

the front of the refrigerator. Steps 2, 3

Select models also have rear adjustment screws

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

adjustment screws ( b ) to raise or lower the rear of

the refrigerator. ab ba

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

is W' (6 ram) or 1/2bubble 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 ( a ) 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 q" (6 ram) tilt to the back for

proper door closure.

Step 5

Fig3 Levelingthe refrigerator

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

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

Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.

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