CONTENTS Contents: Important Safety Instructions Safety information ...............2 Warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide Unpacking your appliance ..........3 are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situa- Warranty registration............3 tions that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care Installing your appliance ............4 must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operat- Cabinet clearances ............4...
NOTE: Inspect the product to verify that there is no ship- ping damage. If any damage is detected, call the shipper CAUTION and initiate a damage claim. DCS by Fisher & Paykel is not responsible for shipping damage. Dispose of the plastic bags which can be a suffocation DO NOT discard any packing material (box, pallet, straps) hazard.
INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE Select Location The proper location will ensure peak performance of your appliance. We recommend a location where the unit will Front Grille, be out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. To keep this area ensure your product performs to specifications, the recom- open.
INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not remove • Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. ground prong They can be hazardous and can degrade product performance. • This appliance should not, under any circumstanc- es, be installed to an un-grounded electrical supply. •...
INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE FOR FREESTANDING INSTALLATIONS Anti-Tip WARNING Bracket Leveling Leg • ALL APPLIANCES CAN TIP RESULTING IN INJURY. • INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP Bottom View of ⁄ " BRACKET PACKED WITH Refrigerator (54.6 cm) THE APPLIANCE. • FOLLOW THE INSTRUC- TIONS BELOW Front of cabinet Figure 6...
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INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE FOR FREESTANDING INSTALLATIONS NOTE When the floor mounted anti-tip bracket is used the mini- mum adjusted height of the cabinet is increased by ⁄ " (9 mm). "V" notches Rear Leveling leg in bracket Figure 7a Screw ⁄...
(86.4 to 88.9 cm) (60.7 cm) (85.7 to 88.3 cm) (60.2 cm) (66.6 cm) (117.9 cm) (66.7 cm) (with optional DCS side trim kit) Figure 8 "A" "B" "E" "C" "D" Figure 8a If necessary to gain clearance inside the rough-in open-...
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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS PRODUCT DATA ELECTRICAL PRODUCT MODEL REQUIREMENTS *** WEIGHT RF24RE 140 lbs 115V/60Hz/15A RF24LE (63.6 kg) "J" "H" "G" "D" "E" Figure 9 ⁄ " (54.6 cm) "F" Floor mount Anti-tip Bracket must be installed for freestand- WARNING ing applications. Not required for built in applications.
USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL Alarms Alarm Your digital display function will monitor refrigerator function and alert you with a series of audible and visual alarms. •Door Ajar Alarm: If the door has been left open for over five minutes, the alarm Colder Warmer ON/OFF...
INTERNAL LAYOUT Loading Tips and Suggestions Your appliance is equipped with a cantilever shelf system which provides maximum adjust ability and customizing of the shelving arrangements listed below. Refrigerator: 24" (61 cm) Wide Models: With a solid door. Figure 11. Your product comes with: 1 half width perforated stainless steel cantilever shelf.
CARE AND CLEANING Front Grille WARNING Be sure that nothing obstructs the required air flow open- ings in front of the cabinet. At least once or twice a year, brush or vacuum lint and dirt from the front grille area (see Electrocution Hazard page 4).
CARE AND CLEANING Outdoor Product Long-Term Storage / 17. Once the exterior has been thoroughly cleaned, you may want to apply a coating of car wax to help protect Winterization: against spotting from moisture, dirt, and debris that 1. Time to Winterize, when the daily low ambient tempera- may accumulate on the surfaces during the Winteriza- ture is at or below 38°F (3.3°C).
STAINLESS STEEL MAINTENANCE AND ENERGY SAVING TIPS Background Note: Stainless steel products should never be installed, or stored in close proximity to chlorine chemicals. Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel, but it is not stain or corrosion proof. Stain- Whichever cleaning product you chose, it should be used less steels can discolor or corrode if not maintained properly.
DOOR ALIGNMENT Door alignment: The door should be parallel to the sides and top of the ap- pliance. If alignment is necessary the door may be adjusted by loosening the 2 screws which secure the door adjust- ment bracket on the bottom of the door (see Figure 13a) and adjusting the door side to side.
How to Obtain Service: For warranty service, please contact your local service pro- vider or DCS Customer Care at (888) 936-7872. Before you call, please have the following information ready: • Model Number (the serial plate is located on the upper left side, inner wall).
TROUBLESHOOTING Before You Call for Service WARNING If the appliance appears to be malfunctioning, read through this manual first. If the problem persists, check the trouble- shooting guide below. Locate the problem in the guide and Electrocution Hazard refer to the cause and its remedy before calling for service. •...
All service under this Limited Warranty shall be provided beeps. by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc. or its Authorized DCS Service Agent during normal business hours. 8. Correcting damage caused by pests e.g. rats, cock- roaches etc.
Please read this Use and Care Guide. If you then have any questions about operating the Product, need the name of your local DCS Authorized Service Agent, or believe the Product is defective and wish service under this Limited Warranty, please contact your dealer or call us at: TOLL FREE 1-888-936-7872 or contact us through our web site: www.dcsappliances.com...
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Fisher & Paykel and DCS Appliances Inc 695 Town Centre Drive, Suite #180 Costa Mesa CA 92626-1902 Customer Care: 888.936.7872 Fax: 714.372.7003 www.dcsappliances.com As product improvement is an ongoing process, we reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice.
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