COOLDRAWER™ MULTI-TEMPERATURE DRAWER RB36S & RB90S models USER GUIDE US CA NZ AU BI SG
CONTENTS Safety and warnings 5 Before you begin 8 Control panel 9 Food modes 10 ActiveSmart™ special features 12 Using your appliance 14 Cleaning care 18 Food care User warnings and sounds 20 21 Troubleshooting 22 Service and Warranty 25 European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 26 Registration To register your product visit our website: fisherpaykel.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. ! • Read and follow the safety and warnings outlined in this user guide before operating this appliance. ! WARNING! This appliance contains flammable refrigerant isobutane (R600a).
SAFETY AND WARNINGS READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE WARNING! Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or property damage. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions including the following: General Use z z z z z z z z z z z Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS Electrical z z z z This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions before use. To allow disconnection of the appliance from the supply after installation, incorporate a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the local wiring rules. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ● ● ● The CoolDrawer™ allows you to adjust the storage space to meet your storage needs. Storage bins can be removed to provide open flexible storage space. Multi-level storage provides segregation of food items. The compact upper storage tray provides safe storage for delicate items or segregation for small items.
CONTROL PANEL The control panel enables you to view and modify all the features and options of your drawer. When the appliance is first turned on, the default setting is ‘freezer’ mode. If you wish to use the appliance in another mode, simply select another food mode displayed on the control panel. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Illuminates to indicate that Sabbath mode is activated. Illuminates to indicate the key tones are muted. Illuminates to indicate there is a fault.
FOOD MODES Variable temperature zones Separate food modes allow you to adjust the temperature for optimal storage, depending on what foods you are storing. FOOD MODES DESCRIPTION TYPES OF FOOD TO STORE Freezer (-18°C/0°F) Freezer mode is for general frozen food items that require storage between 1 – 12 months. Meat, poultry, seafood, pre-cooked foods and leftovers, some fruit and vegetables, ice cream, and other frozen desserts. Chill (-0.
FOOD MODES RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURES FOR DIFFERENT WINES 8°C (46°F) Sparkling wines and sweet white wines Vintage Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Riesling and Gewürztraminer 9°C (48°F) Dry white wines Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc 10 – 12°C (50 – 54°F) Dry white wines Chardonnay and White Burgundy, Rosé 14 – 15°C (57 – 59°F) Light to medium-bodied red wines Young Boredaux, Young Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot 11
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Bottle chill This feature allows you to rapidly chill your beverages (Freezer mode) without the worry of forgetting about them. Activating ‘bottle chill’ drops the freezer down to its coldest setting for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, an alarm will sound and the ‘bottle chill’ light will flash to remind you to remove your beverage. Fast freeze Boosts the freezing speed by dropping the freezer to its coldest temperature for a set time.
ACTIVESMART™ SPECIAL FEATURES Fruit and vegetable storage ● ● The top and bottom bins on the left-hand side of the drawer are fitted with a Humidity Control Lid that creates a humid microclimate to ensure optimum fruit and vegetable storage. The Humidity Control Lid functions to prevent condensation from dripping onto the fruit and vegetables below by retaining the moisture into the specially designed grooves. Select the appropriate humidity control button depending on what is stored in the bins.
USING YOUR APPLIANCE Before placing food in the drawer ● Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove manufacturing and transportation dust. ● Ideally, allow the drawer to run empty overnight, or for at least 5 hours, to allow it to cool to the appropriate temperature before placing food inside. ● The appliance may have an odor initially, but this will go when the compartment has cooled sufficiently.
USING YOUR APPLIANCE Selecting the Food Mode Select the desired compartment. Press to scroll through the available FOOD MODE. A light illuminates to indicate the matching FOOD MODE as you scroll the list. Adjusting the temperature Press once to reduce the temperature. This will decrease the number of lights. When all four lights on the left are showing, the coldest setting is selected. once to increase the temperature. Press This will increase the number of lights.
USING YOUR APPLIANCE Selecting features Pressing will scroll through the available features for the ‘freezer’ mode. A blinking light indicates the current position when scrolling through the list. To activate: Select the feature from the list, by scrolling through and stopping at the feature you wish to use. Press for 4 seconds.. Bottle Chill This feature allows you to rapidly chill your beverages in the freezer without the worry of forgetting about them.
USING YOUR APPLIANCE Drawer alarm ● If the drawer is left open an alarm will sound after 60 seconds. ● If the drawer remains open, subsequent beeps will sound every 30 seconds until the drawer is closed. ● After 5 minutes of the drawer being opened, the alarm will sound continuously and the compartment light will turn off. Key mute To activate: To activate key mute, press to unlock the control panel. for 3 seconds Press and for 4 seconds, the icon will be illuminated when the function is activated.
CLEANING CARE Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine, bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or abrasive scouring pads on any part of your appliance. Some of these chemicals may damage your appliance. Clean all surfaces with a mild liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint free cloth.
CLEANING CARE Exterior Door gasket ● We recommend cleaning the magnetic door gasket every three months with an old toothbrush, and liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water. ● Gasket must be kept clean and pliable to ensure a proper seal. Air inlet duct ● To maximize operating efficiency keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions by regularly vacuuming the flooring in front of your appliance. ● We recommend cleaning the air inlet duct at least once every 6 months with a vacuum cleaner.
FOOD CARE For best food care ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Store only high quality, fresh food in your CoolDrawer™. Store perishable foods in the CoolDrawer™ immediately after purchase. Storing at room temperature increases the rate of deterioration and can allow harmful microbial growth. Foods such as meat, poultry and seafood should be well wrapped or sealed in suitable packaging to prevent dehydration, color deterioration, loss of flavor, and transfer of odor.
USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS Faults In the unlikely event a fault occurs the alarm will sound. ● ● icon will illuminate on the control panel and an If such a fault occurs, please contact our Customer Care Center immediately. To silence the fault alarm press any button on the control panel. The icon will remain illuminated until the fault is corrected.
TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel trained and support service technician or the Customer Care Center. Product parts and accessories can be purchased through Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Center or online at fisherpaykel.com (this service is available to selected markets only). PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Appliance does not operate No electricity at power outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Condensation inside the drawer Frequent or long drawer openings. Minimize drawer openings. Drawer not sealing or closing properly. Move items around so drawer can close tightly. Check that seal is sitting flat and sealing tightly. Check that drawer skin is not clashing with surrounding cabinetry. Drawer hard to open or close. Tray or bin hard to pull out High humidity environment. May occur during periods of high humidity. Wipe dry.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Food freezing when set to ‘chill’ mode Temperature setting not correct. Refer to ‘Adjusting the temperature’. Items with high water content may freeze. Select ‘fridge’ food mode. Ice buildup inside freezer compartment Drawer not sealing correctly. Move items around so drawer can close tightly, and seal is sitting flat when closed. Frequent drawer openings. Minimize drawer openings. High humidity environment.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY For details of your manufacturer’s warranty and contacts for servicing, refer to your separate ‘Service and Warranty’ book provided with your refrigerator. This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential environment). This product is not designed for any commercial use. Any commercial use by the customer will affect this products manufacturer’s warranty. For spare parts, please contact Fisher & Paykel Customer Care.
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) EU This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate handling of this product.
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