Fisher & Paykel RF522A, RF610A, RF522W, RF540A Installation all models, Non French door models only

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Installation instructions

7. Installation (all models)

Your Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ refrigerator is fitted with front and rear rollers, designed for moving the product in the forwards and backwards direction.

Avoid moving the product in a sideways direction		Raise the front of
		the refrigerator
as this may damage the rollers or the floor	Lower the front
covering/surface.	of the refrigerator
A Your refrigerator will arrive with the front feet	Fig.11 Refrigerator feet
wound up making moving the product into its
final location a simple task.

BRoll the refrigerator into its final position making

sure there is the correct air gap between the product and surrounding cabinetry. See minimum clearance in cabinetry dimensions table (refer to page 8).

CAdjust the front feet down until the refrigerator is leaning

backward with the front approximately 10 mm (1”) higher than the back. This will ensure a good door closing action. (Refer to Fig.11).

(Non French door models only)

DAligning your refrigerator with cabinetry.

■■	Align the sides of the refrigerator with the cabinetry by
	adjusting the hinge side front foot.
■■	Adjust the handle side foot until it touches the floor and
	takes a small amount of weight.	Fig.12 Uneven door alignment
■■	Once the refrigerator is in place and aligned with
	cupboards/alcove gently push on the front top and check
	if the product is rocking or stable.

8. Levelling of refrigerator doors (French door models only)

■■For uneven surfaces, front feet can be used to align the

2 doors.

■■If left hand door is too low, then unscrew the left hand foot to lift up the cabinet until the two doors top edges are aligned.

■■If right hand door is too low, then adjust the right hand

foot in the same way (refer to figures 12 and 13).

Fig.13 Even door alignment