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The Fisher & Paykel RF522BRPW6 is an Australian-market, 494L Series 5 refrigerator freezer in white with a right-hand hinge. Its listed capacity is split between a 348L refrigerator and a 146L freezer. It has manual ice trays rather than a listed automatic ice maker or water dispenser. The specifications make it possible to assess fit, storage and energy-label figures, but the available independent-review listing does not expose test results, so this is a specification-based assessment rather than a performance verdict.

What the RF522BRPW6 configuration includes

Fisher & Paykel Australia identifies the RF522BRPW6 as a white, right-hinge Series 5 refrigerator freezer. Related RF522 variants exist, so check the complete model code, finish and hinge with the retailer before ordering. The manufacturer cautions that specifications can change and advises confirming that its page matches the model currently available.

The listed product details, including the finish, hinge and capacity, are on Fisher & Paykel Australia’s RF522BRPW6 product page.

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Will it fit your kitchen?

The cabinet measures 1720 mm high, 790 mm wide and 695 mm deep. Those are the appliance dimensions; they do not by themselves establish that it will fit an opening or pass through the route into your kitchen.

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Fisher & Paykel’s quick reference guide lists minimum clearances of 30 mm behind, 20 mm at each side and 50 mm above. Confirm the current installation guide’s requirements for your specific installation, and measure cabinetry, door swing and the transport path as well as the refrigerator opening. The clearance figures come from the manufacturer’s Australian RF522BRPW6 Quick Reference Guide dated 10 March 2026.

How much usable space does it provide?

The 494L total is divided into a 348L refrigerator and a 146L freezer. Consider those compartment volumes, not only the headline total, when deciding whether the balance suits your household.

Refrigerator storage

  • Four adjustable glass shelves, described by the manufacturer as spill-safe
  • Four adjustable door shelves, including two covered door shelves
  • Two fruit and vegetable bins with humidity-control slides
  • Two single bottle holders

Freezer storage

  • Large and small plastic bins
  • A slide-out pastry tray
  • Two ice trays
  • Bottle chill and fast-freeze features

These are the manufacturer’s listed features, not an independent assessment of usable storage or ease of access.

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Does it have an automatic ice maker or water dispenser?

The listed ice provision is two trays. The product information does not establish an automatic ice maker or water dispenser for this configuration, so do not assume it offers either. Check the exact code and feature list if dispensing is essential.

What cooling features does Fisher & Paykel list?

The manufacturer lists ActiveSmart Foodcare, adaptive defrost, frost-free freezer operation, an inverter-controlled compressor, LED lighting and a door alarm. It describes ActiveSmart as adjusting temperature, airflow and humidity in response to use, with the aim of keeping food fresher. That is the manufacturer’s explanation of the feature, not an independently verified result for this model.

The two produce bins have humidity-control slides, and the refrigerator shelves are described as spill-safe glass. These descriptions identify the listed design and features; they do not establish how the appliance performs in comparative testing.

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How much electricity does the RF522BRPW6 use?

Fisher & Paykel’s Australian quick reference guide dated 10 March 2026 gives two annual-consumption figures because it reports results under two different standards. Keep each figure paired with its method; the numbers should not be treated as directly equivalent or used as a like-for-like comparison across standards.

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Australian rating method Listed annual energy use Listed energy rating
IEC 62552-2015 376 kWh/year 4 stars
AS/NZS 4474.2:2009 467 kWh/year 3 stars

Both rows are figures published by Fisher & Paykel in its Australian Quick Reference Guide dated 10 March 2026. For a comparison with another refrigerator, use figures calculated under the same standard.

The manufacturer also estimates annual in-use emissions at 229.4 kgCO2e under IEC 62552-2015 and 285.0 kgCO2e under AS/NZS 4474.2:2009. These are estimates derived from the energy-label consumption and a regional electricity-emissions factor, not measurements of emissions in an individual home; they are listed on the manufacturer’s product page.

What independent review evidence is available?

CHOICE has a page titled “Fisher & Paykel RF522BRPW6 review”, but the available page information does not expose a test score or detailed performance results. It is therefore not possible to report a tested verdict or draw a reliability conclusion from that material. The specifications and feature descriptions above are manufacturer information, not independent test findings.

Who should consider this refrigerator?

The published specifications are most useful to buyers whose kitchen can accommodate the stated dimensions and clearances, who want the listed balance of refrigerator and freezer space, and who are comfortable using ice trays. Before comparing it with another model, line up total and compartment capacity, dimensions and clearances, storage layout, freezer organization, dispenser and plumbing setup, warranty terms in your jurisdiction, and current price, stock, delivery and installation. The available information does not establish a direct competitor comparison or current retailer pricing.

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