CONTENTS Safety and warnings Before you begin Control panel Food modes ActiveSmart™ special features Using your appliance Cleaning care Food care User warnings and sounds Troubleshooting Service and Warranty European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Registration To register your product visit our website: fisherpaykel.com/register...
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).
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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 This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential) environment. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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SAFETY 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 trained and supported service technician because special purpose tools are required.
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS Power failure Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat. 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 a shorter period than recommended.
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 ●...
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.
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 Freezer mode is for general frozen Meat, poultry, seafood, (-18°C/0°F) food items that require storage pre-cooked foods and...
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FOOD MODES RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURES FOR DIFFERENT WINES 8°C (46°F) Sparkling wines and sweet Vintage Champagne and white wines Sparkling Wine, Riesling and Gewürztraminer 9°C (48°F) Dry white wines Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc 10 – 12°C Dry white wines Chardonnay and White (50 – 54°F) Burgundy, Rosé...
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.
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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 ●...
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 ●...
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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 as you scroll the list. FOOD MODE Adjusting the temperature Press once to reduce the temperature. This will decrease the number of lights.
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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.
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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 ●...
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.
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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. ●...
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 ●...
USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS Faults In the unlikely event a fault occurs the icon will illuminate on the control panel and an alarm will sound. 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 ●...
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).
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Condensation Frequent or long Minimize drawer openings. inside drawer openings. the drawer Drawer not sealing or Move items around so drawer can closing properly. close tightly. Check that seal is sitting flat and sealing tightly. Check that drawer skin is not clashing with surrounding cabinetry.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Food freezing Temperature setting Refer to ‘Adjusting the temperature’. when set to not correct. ‘chill’ mode Items with high water Select ‘fridge’ food mode. content may freeze. Ice buildup Drawer not sealing Move items around so drawer can close inside freezer correctly.
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.
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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