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Fisher & Paykel RB90S Installation Instructions And User Manual

Fisher & Paykel RB90S Installation Instructions And User Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions CoolDrawer User guide RB90S model...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Important safety instructions Before you start Getting started quickly Customising the storage environment Freezer mode Additional Freezer mode functions Chill mode Fridge mode Pantry mode Wine mode Which storage mode should I use? General operating instructions Temperature adjustment Key Lock Sabbath mode Fault alarm...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel CoolDrawer food care system. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic and kind to the environment. Thousands of hours of food care research and over 75 years of refrigeration experience has been programmed into your appliance, to provide you with the best possible performance.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS outlined in this User Guide, before operating this appliance. Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
  • Page 6 Important safety instructions Storing food and drinks Never store volatile/flammable materials or solvents in your appliance as they may explode or ■ ■ adversely react with materials in this appliance. Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing, which may cause the ■...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Before you start 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 ■...

  • Page 8: Getting Started Quickly

    Getting started quickly Operating instructions Important! Before placing food into the CoolDrawer for the first time, it is important that you 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.
  • Page 9 Getting started quickly Important! Your cabinet will default to ‘Freezer mode’ when you first turn it on. If you do not wish to use the appliance as a freezer, simply select another option from the other four storage modes displayed on the control panel.

  • Page 10: Customising The Storage Environment

    Customising the storage environment The CoolDrawer has a wide range of operating modes, from a deep freezer, freezer, chiller, fridge, pantry and even a wine cooler. To change the storage mode: Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel. Press the MODE SELECT button.

  • Page 11: Freezer Mode

    Customising the storage environment Freezer mode The use of temperatures of -18°C / 0°F or colder to store food means that the food can be kept for longer periods than when refrigerator temperatures are used. This is because the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts are stopped, and chemical and physical reactions are severely restricted at such low temperatures.

  • Page 12: Additional Freezer Mode Functions

    Customising the storage environment Additional freezer mode functions Note: only one Freezer mode function may be operated at any one time. Bottle Chill This function allows you to rapidly chill your beverages in the freezer without the worry of forgetting about them. Activating Bottle Chill drops the freezer down to its coldest setting for 15 minutes.
  • Page 13 Customising the storage environment Additional freezer mode functions To use the Fast Freeze function: Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select FAST FREEZE. Fast Freeze will start automatically. Place your fresh food to be frozen into the CoolDrawer.

  • Page 14: Chill Mode

    Customising the storage environment Chill mode Chill mode sets the CoolDrawer at a temperature that is ideal for the storage of highly perishable fresh meats, poultry and fish products. It is ideal to hold highly perishable food at a temperature as close to freezing as possible to retain their vital freshness.

  • Page 15: Fridge Mode

    Customising the storage environment Fridge mode Fridge mode is the ideal storage environment for most fresh foods. When storing fresh fruit and vegetables, we recommend that they are stored in the top or bottom bins on the left-hand side of the drawer. Both of these bins are humidity controlled. This will help to preserve the quality of the fruit and vegetables, increasing their storage life.

  • Page 16: Humidity Control

    Customising the storage environment Humidity control Each fruit and vegetable bin has a humidity control button that can be adjusted to care for fruit ■ ■ or vegetables depending on what is stored in the bins. The humidity controls are located on the left hand side of the CoolDrawer (as shown in fig 3, on the previous page).

  • Page 17: Pantry Mode

    Customising the storage environment Pantry mode The Pantry mode finally provides a solution for all those foods that you didn’t previously know what to do with, and have always resorted to storing on the bench or in the cupboard. The Pantry mode is designed specifically for foods that require a 'cool, dark place' for storage. Sensitive food There are a wide variety of foods that often perish quickly if stored at room temperature but can be damaged by normal refrigerator temperatures,...
  • Page 18 Customising the storage environment The following table shows some examples of food items that are suitable for the Pantry mode. Fruits Vegetables General Foods Avocado Basil Baked goods Bananas Courgettes/zucchinis Breads Feijoas Cucumbers Chocolate Grapefruit Eggplant/aubergine Cereals Guava Potatoes Dried goods Lemons Pumpkin Dried Herbs...

  • Page 19: Wine Mode

    Customising the storage environment Wine mode The conditions in which wine is stored can have large effects on its overall taste and aroma. Warmer temperatures can cause premature aging of wines and loss of quality. Cold temperatures can be just as bad, causing irreversible damage to the flavour. Temperature fluctuations can also have a negative impact on wine quality.
  • Page 20 Customising the storage environment To use Wine mode: Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel. Press the MODE SELECT button. Scroll to WINE mode. The Wine mode icon will flash until the CoolDrawer is at a suitable temperature for wine bottles to be added (this will take between 1 –...

  • Page 21: Which Storage Mode Should I Use

    Which storage mode should I use? Important! These times are intended as a guide only. If products have a “best-before” or “use-by” date, always refer to this for storage times. Always check food for signs of spoilage before consumption. Approximate storage time Recommended storage mode Frozen Fresh...
  • Page 22 Which storage mode should I use? Approximate storage time Recommended storage mode Frozen Fresh (Freezer mode) Dairy products, cooked foods and deli items Dairy products 1 – 3 Butter 6 months months Fresh cheeses 1 – 2 (eg. ricotta, weeks mozzarella or cottage) Cheese (eg.
  • Page 23 Which storage mode should I use? Approximate storage time Recommended storage mode Frozen Fresh (Freezer mode)* Other Bread 2 months 2 – 7 days Baked goods 3 months 2 – 7 days Vegetables 6 months (blanched) Fruit (dry or in 12 months syrup) Oil (salad and...
  • Page 24 Which storage mode should I use? Recommended storage mode Approximate storage Fresh vegetables time Artichokes 1 – 2 weeks Asparagus 2 – 3 weeks Avocado 2 – 4 weeks Beans (snap, green) 7 – 10 days Bean Sprouts 7 – 10 days Beets (topped) Up to 4 months Belgian endive...
  • Page 25 Which storage mode should I use? Recommended storage mode Approximate storage Fresh vegetables time Okra 7 – 10 days Onion Up to 6 months Parsnips 1 – 3 months Peas (in pods) 1 – 2 weeks Peppers 2 – 3 weeks Potato 2 –...
  • Page 26 Which storage mode should I use? Recommended storage mode Approximate storage Fresh fruit time Apples 1 – 3 months Apricots 1 – 2 weeks Bananas 1 – 4 weeks Berries 3 – 18 days Cherries (sweet) 2 – 4 weeks Cranberries 2 –...

  • Page 27: General Operating Instructions

    General operating instructions Temperature adjustment Each of the storage modes will automatically default to ■ ■ an ideal temperature setting. This setting provides the recommended temperature for this storage environment. However, if you want to increase or decrease the temperature of the CoolDrawer, this can be done using the Temperature adjustment control.

  • Page 28: Key Lock

    General operating instructions Key Lock The Key Lock mode disables the control panel so that the storage environment cannot ■ ■ accidentally be changed. The display will automatically lock after 15 seconds of the display not being used or when the ■...

  • Page 29: Fault Alarm

    General operating instructions Fault Alarm If the electronic controller detects a fault which may affect operation, an alarm will sound and the fault icon on the display panel will flash. The audible alarm will stop when any button is pressed but the lights will continue flashing. If such a fault occurs, contact our Customer Care Centre immediately;...

  • Page 30: Customisable Storage Containers

    General operating instructions Customisable storage containers The CoolDrawer allows you to adjust the storage space, to meet your needs. ■ ■ Remove bins to provide open flexible storage space. ■ ■ Multi-level storage provides segregation of food items. The compact upper storage tray provides ■...

  • Page 31: Normal Operating Sounds

    General operating instructions Normal operating sounds The CoolDrawer with its excellent energy ratings and cooling performance, can produce sounds that may be different to your old refrigerator. Normal operational sounds include: Fan, airflow sound. The CoolDrawer has a fan which circulates air around the drawer to provide ■...

  • Page 32: Food Storage Tips

    Food storage tips Never before have we had better food available or a wider choice than we have today. We are more aware of food quality and we are more aware of our health. We are rediscovering the anti-aging properties of food, their ability to lower cholesterol, increase lifespan, and improve general well being.

  • Page 33: Why Food Spoils

    Food storage tips How can you slow down food spoilage? Temperature control Cold temperatures will slow down bacteria, mould and yeast growth. Remember the faster you chill or freeze your food the safer it will be from microbial growth and the better quality it will retain for longer.

  • Page 34: Keeping Food Fresh

    Food storage tips – fresh food Keeping food fresh The quality of food before it is placed in the CoolDrawer is critical to successful storage. For best results: Select foods that are very fresh and of good quality. ■ ■ Buy only the amount that you will use within the recommended storage time.
  • Page 35 Food storage tips – fresh food Dairy foods and eggs Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended use by / best before ■ ■ / best by date stamped on them. Store them using Fridge mode and use within the recommended time. Vacuum packed cheese should be kept unopened in the original ■...
  • Page 36 Food storage tips – fresh food Precooked foods and leftovers These should be stored in suitable, covered containers so that the ■ ■ food will not dry out. Storage containers should be shallow to assist in rapid cooling. ■ ■ Keep for only 1 –...

  • Page 37: Fruit And Vegetable Care

    Food storage tips – fresh food Fruit and vegetable care The consumption of fresh vegetables and fruit continues to rise. Busy lifestyles mean we shop less often and buy a greater range of fresh foods. It is important that these fresh foods, including fruit and vegetables, retain their flavour, texture and nutrients and stay safe to eat for as long as possible.
  • Page 38 Food storage tips – fresh food How the Humidity Control System (HCS) extends the storage life of fruit and vegetables A specially designed lid seals the storage bins to create a controlled micro-climate. The lid has the following unique features: It completely seals off the bins from the rest of the drawer.
  • Page 39 Food storage tips – fresh food Ethylene gas Ethylene is an odourless, colourless, gas produced naturally by fruit and vegetables. This gas plays an important role in accelerating the ripening process. Some fruit and vegetables produce large amounts of ethylene, while others are very sensitive to the gas. You may have noticed that when you place an apple into the fruit bowl with bananas, the bananas will ripen more quickly.

  • Page 40: Frozen Food Care

    Food storage tips – frozen food Frozen food care Freezing temperatures allow food to be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration temperatures are used. This is because: The growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts is stopped ■ ■ Chemical and biochemical reactions are severely restricted. ■...
  • Page 41 Food storage tips – frozen food Temperature Store at -18°C / 0°F or colder. Take care to maintain this low storage temperature, eg. try to avoid ■ ■ opening the drawer unnecessarily. If your ice cream is soft you are running Freezer mode too warm. ■...
  • Page 42 Food storage tips – frozen food Meat, poultry and game Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture. ■ ■ Do not stuff poultry before freezing. ■ ■ Red meat can be cooked from frozen, or from the partly or completely ■...

  • Page 43: Keeping Food Safe

    Food storage tips – food safety Keeping food safe Important! If highly perishable fresh food is not chilled or frozen quickly, harmful bacteria can grow and may cause food poisoning – anything from stomach upset to serious illness. Boiling point 100°C (212°F) 70°C (158°F) Bacteria gradually killed above...
  • Page 44 Food storage tips – food safety The bacteria that cause foodborne illness like Campylobacter and Salmonella multiply rapidly in warm, moist conditions. Fortunately the illnesses these bacteria cause are avoidable. By simply following the easy food handling tips below you could be helping to keep your family and friends safe from illnesses caused by foodborne bacteria.

  • Page 45: Caring For Your Appliance

    Caring for your appliance Cleaning Important! Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your appliance and cause them to crack and may cause rusting of metal components (antibacterial and citrus cleaners are especially harsh). It is important to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any components inside or outside your appliance.

  • Page 46: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre Dealer or Customer Care Centre. Solving operating problems Problem Possible causes What to do Appliance does No electricity at power outlet.
  • Page 47 Before you call for service Solving operating problems Problem Possible causes What to do Unfamiliar noises Freezer is defrosting. This is normal. coming from Refrigerant noises, eg. cracking, This is normal. Refer to Operating Sounds appliance. popping, hissing, running water, section.
  • Page 48 Before you call for service Solving operating problems Problem Possible causes What to do Drawer skin not Drawer skin not fitted or Adjust drawer skin. Refer to Installation sitting flush with adjusted correctly. instructions. cabinetry. Storage area too Temperature setting not correct. Refer to Temperature adjustment section. warm or too cold.
  • Page 49 Before you call for service Solving operating problems Problem Possible causes What to do Small amount This is normal. of frost on the inside, bottom left-hand side of the compartment. Water in the Condensation is formed from A small amount of condensation is storage bins.

  • Page 50: Customer Care

    Customer care Before you call for service or assistance… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: Your appliance is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the problem solving at the back of the book (refer to pages 44 – 47). If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following: Europe www.fisherpaykel.eu...

  • Page 51: European Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC 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 waste handling of this product.
  • Page 52 www.fisherpaykel.eu Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2010. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available.

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