DCS RF24DE3 Installation Manual

THE OUTDOOR REFRIGERATED DRAWER

Use and Care and Installation Guide

MODELS:

RF24-D

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for selecting this DCS Outdoor Refrigerated Drawer. Because of these appliances’ unique features we have developed this Use and Care and Installation Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly install, operate and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable operation.

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NOTE: Please write the Model, Code, and Serial Numbers on this page for references (the serial plate is located on the upper left side, inner wall).

MODEL NUMBER CODE SERIAL NUMBER

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SERIAL PLATE LOCATION

NOTE: Inspect the product to verify that there is no shipping damage. If any damage is detected, call the shipper and initiate a damage claim. DCS by Fisher & Paykel is not responsible for shipping damage.

DO NOT discard any packing material (box, pallet, straps) until the unit has been inspected.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS 3

INSTALLATION - ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 4

INSTALLATION

Electrical connection 5 How to install your outdoor refrigerated drawer 6 Anti-tip installation instructions 7

USING THE REFRIGERATED DRAWER

Startup 9 Set temperature 9

Set controls 9 Adjust temperature control 9 Interior light 9 Warning alarm 9 Door ajar alarm 9 High and low temperature 9 Power failure 10 Reset alarm 10 Holiday mode 10 Defrosting instructions 10

MOVING OR STORING YOUR REFRIGERATED DRAWER 11

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Replace interior light bulb 12 Things to remember 12 Energy saving tips 12 How to clean and maintain your unit 13

TROUBLESHOOTING 14

SERVICE 15

WARRANTY 16-17

SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read these SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS before installing or operating this appliance. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care and Installation Guide.

WARNING

When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:

DANGER!

■ This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

■ Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerated drawer:

1. Take off the doors.

2. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

ELECTRICAL

■ This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instruction before it is used.

■ Never unplug your refrigerated drawer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight

out from the outlet.

■ 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 Appliances Authorized Service Center because special purpose tools are required.

■ Unplug your refrigerated drawer before cleaning, or replacing the light bulb.

STORING FOOD AND DRINKS

■ Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerated drawer as they may explode.

■ Never freeze liquids in glass containers. Liquid expands during freezing which may cause the container to explode.

■ Do not consume food if it is too cold. Food removed from the freezer compartment may be cold enough to cause

damage when brought into contact with bare skin, e.g. frozen ice cubes.

POWER FAILURE – FOOD SAFETY

■ Do not refreeze foods that have thawed completely. Follow the recommendations below if you discover food that has thawed:

1. Ice crystals still visible – f

2. Thawed but refrigerator cold – r

refrozen but use as soon as possible.

Meat, fish, poultry – use immediately or cook, then refreeze. Vegetables – discard as they usually go limp and soggy.

3. Thawed but warmer than 4ºC/40ºF – red meat can be cooked immediately to well done and refrozen but use as

soon as possible. Discard all other frozen foods.

■ Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.

ood may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended.

efreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some cooked food can be

CLEANING

■ Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic components of your refrigerated drawer and cause them to crack. Please refer to the Care and Maintenance section of this booklet for further advice (see pages 11-12).

DISPOSAL

■ Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards. The refrigerant gas must be safely removed.

■ Your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Center will be able to give advice on environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerated drawer.

INSTALLATION – ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

POWER

■ The appliance must be installed so the power plug is accessible.

■ To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerated drawer to its

wn power point. Do not plug in any other appliance at this power point or use extension cords, or double

adapters, as the combined weight of both power cords can pull the double adapter from a wall outlet socket.

■ For power requirements, refer to the information on the serial plate located at the upper left side, inner wall when the door is open.

■ It is essential that the appliance be properly grounded (earthed) with a three prong receptacle. Never cut or

eak off the grounding prong to fit a two-prong outlet.

SELECT LOCATION

■ The proper location will ensure peak performance of your appliance. Choose a location where the unit will be out of direct sunlight, away from heat sources and moisture.

■ Units with fan cooled condensers can be built into an under counter cabinet or freestanding.

■ Your refrigerated drawer should be operated in a properly ventilated area with ambient temperatures not to

exceed below 40 degrees and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

■ Installation should be such that the unit can be moved for servicing if necessary.

CABINET CLEARANCE

■ Ventilation is required from the bottom front section of the unit. Keep this area open and clear of any obstructions.

■ The adjacent cabinets and counter top can be built around the unit as long as no top trim

ounter top is installed lower than the top of the upper drawer.

or c

STABILITY

■ It is important that all four corners of the refrigerated drawer base are supported firmly on a solid level surface to eliminate any cabinet movement.

■ Installing the appliance on a soft or uneven or unlevel floor may result in twisting of the cabinet and poor sealing of the doors. If the doors do not seal properly, warm air will enter the food storage areas causing the temperature to increase, resulting in food spoilage and food loss.

■ Position your refrigerated drawer. Turn front leveling legs clockwise (Fig. 01) to lower the front leveling leg. Raise the front of the appliance until it is stable and level.

■ The front leveling legs should take the majority of the weight of the cabinet and the cabinet should be stable, i.e. cabinet should not rock or wobble.

Fig. 01 Leveling Leg

WARNING

A free standing refrigerated drawer must have an anti-tip device installed for safety.

■ See anti- tip bracket installations (page 7 and 8).

BEFORE PLACING FOOD IN THE FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENTS

■ Remove all packaging. Ensure that all transit tape is removed from the refrigerated drawer.

■ Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove manufacturing and

transportation dust.

■ Allow the refrigerated drawer to run empty for 2 - 3 hours to allow each compartment to cool to the appr

opriate temperature.

■ The appliance may have an odor on its initial operation, but this will go away when the refrigerated drawers have

ooled sufficiently.

INSTALLATION

Grounding Type Wall Receptacle

Power Supply Cord with 3-Prong Grounding Plug

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR OUTDOOR REFRIGERATED DRAWER

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:

Check serial plate for correct power supply. Use only electrical power supply as specified on your appliance serial nameplate. Do not use an extension cord!

WARNING!

Do not splash or spray water from a hose onto the refrigerated drawer! Doing so may cause an electrical shock, which may result in severe injury or death.

GROUNDING METHOD

This product is factory equipped with a power supply cord that has a three-pronged grounded plug. It must be plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. If the circuit does not have a grounding type receptacle, it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to exchange the existing receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. The third ground prong should not, under any circumstances, be cut or removed. All UL listed refrigerated products are equipped with this type of plug.

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFI) electrical receptacle is to be used to supply electrical power to the refrigerated drawer for outdoor applications. Contact an electrician if you need to install one to supply electrical power to your outdoor refrigerated drawer.

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

24” Outdoor Refrigerated Drawer

■ 120V 60Hz

■ 1800 watt

■ 3 wire outlet

■ 15 amp circuit

AC Interface

Note:

The plug shown is for 120V units.

Fig. 02

Fig. 03

INSTALLATION

15-1/8

3-1/2”

24-1/8

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR OUTDOOR REFRIGERATED DRAWER

SELECT LOCATION:

The proper location will ensure peak performance of your appliance. Choose a location where the unit will be out of direct sunlight, away from heat sources and moisture. Units with fan cooled condensers can be built in. Unit should be operated in a properly ventilated area with ambient temperatures above 40 degrees and below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Installation should be such that the cabinet can be moved for servicing if necessary.

CABINET CLEARANCE

■ Ventilation is required from the bottom front section of the unit. Keep this area open and clear of any obstructions.

■ The adjacent cabinets and counter top can be built around the unit as long as no top trim or counter top is

installed lower than the top of the upper drawer. See Fig. 04a.

SIDE TRIM INSTALLATION:

Prior to installation, align trim with the refrigerated drawer height and mark the screw hole locations. Attach side trim to the inner side of the cabinet so that the trim faces outward (away from the appliance’s door) and fasten with appropriate screws suitable for the type of cabinet material (Fig. 05).

INSTALLING DRAWERS

■ Place the unit in front of the counter opening. Make sure that the floor is protected when sliding the drawer unit into place.

■ Det

■ Lower the front and rear leveling legs (Fig. 04a) so the top of the drawer cabinet is 1/8” lower in the back of the

■ Make the electrical connection by plugging the unit into the power outlet and locating the power cord so it will

■ Slide the refrigerated drawer into cabinet location and adjust the front legs until the unit is level and there is the

ermine the minimum height of the counter top opening (Fig. 04a).

cabinet and 1/2” lower in the front of the cabinet than the counter top opening.

not be damaged when the refrigerated drawer is installed.

same amount of load on each leg.

24” Outdoor Refrigerated Drawers

DIMENSIONS

Fig. 04

ISLAND PREPARATION WITH NO SIDE TRIM

Fig. 04a

ISLAND PREPARATION WITH SIDE TRIM INSTALLATION

Mounting screw not provided

Fig. 05

INSTALLATION

WARNING

• ALL DRAWERS CAN TIP

• INJURY COULD RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKET PACKED WITH UNIT

• SEE INSTRUCTIONS

11-1/2”

24-1/2”

23-7/8”

Center line

24”

11-1/2”

CENTER LINE

PERPENDICULAR LINE

ANTI-TIP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A free standing refrigerated drawer must have an anti-tip device installed as per these instructions. If the drawer is removed from its location for any reason, make sure that the device is properly engaged when you push the drawer back into the original location. If device is not properly engaged, there is a risk of the drawer tipping over, causing property or personal injury if you or a child stand, sit, or lean on an open drawer.

FLOOR MOUNT INSTALLATION

The anti-tip bracket can be located on the floor in the left or right

rear corner of the refrigerated drawer as shown in Figure 06.

Step by step instructions for locating the position of the bracket:

1. Decide where you want to place the Drawer. Make a temporary line on the floor in line with the drawer face, “A” as shown in Figure 06.

2. At the center point where the drawer will be, draw a center line “B” (Fig. 06) perpendicular to line “A” to the rear of the unit. Make a mark on line “B “ 24-1/2 inches from line “A”.

3. Then make another perpendicular line “C”at this mark. Make a mark on line “C” 11-1/2 inches from line “B” either right or left.

4. At this mark, drill 1/8” diameter pilot hole in the floor.

5. Fasten the bracket to the floor thru the slotted hole (see Fig. 07) using the appropriate fasteners for the type of floor.

6. Position the unit so that the leveling leg engages into the anti-tip bracket (Fig. 07).

7. Check for proper installation of the drawer and anti-tip device by grasping the back of the unit and carefully attempting to tilt the drawer forward.

Anti-tip Bracket

Leveling Leg

BOTTOM VIEW OF DRAWER

Refrigerated

Drawer

Front

Fig. 06

Slotted hole for

floor installation

Open slot

Fig. 07

INSTALLATION

ANTI-TIP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WALL MOUNT

1. Remove the bracket from its original shipping position on the back of the unit (Fig. 08 and 09).

2. Reattach the bracket to the back of the unit using the existing screws from the unit’s back panel (Fig 10).

3. Push the unit against the wall so the bracket is flush with the wall adjacent to the back panel.

4. Using a pencil and the bracket as a template, trace the bracket on the wall, making sure 2 of the screw holes are aligned with a stud in the wall.

5. Pull the unit away from the wall.

6. Remove the screws that connect the upper and lower sections of the Anti-Tip Bracket. Mount the lower section of the bracket that is not attached to the unit to the wall where you had marked and drilled pilot holes in the wall/wall stud for mounting. Attach the lower bracket to wall.

7. Push the unit back against the wall and align the upper section with the lower section of the Anti-Tip Bracket such that you can refasten the original screws that secure the upper and lower sections of the Anti-Tip Bracket (Fig. 11). Your installation is now complete.

Drawer Refrigerator

To Wall

Fig. 08

Fig. 10

Fig. 09

SIDE VIEW

ADJACENT WALL

DRAWER REFRIGERATOR

Fig. 11

FAULT

Power Failure -

+/- Temp -

Alarms Off -

Press ON/OFF to Reset

OFF

SET

WARMER

COOLER

F/C

PRESS and HOLD

USING THE REFRIGERATED DRAWER

START YOUR APPLIANCE

Your appliance will start upon initial plug-in. The LED will flash amber upon initial plug-in due to your unit being powered-on at the factory to verify performance and then powered-off. The Fault System has sensors to inform you that a power outage has occurred when you initially power-up your appliance. This is normal and pressing the “ON/OFF” button will reset this alarm function.

If your appliance’s control has been shut-off, i.e., unit plugged in, interior lights operate, display blank, unit must be turned on. To turn on your appliance, push and hold for 5 seconds the “ON/OFF” button located on the display panel (see Fig. 12).

Once products are loaded, allow at least 24 hours for the unit to stabilize before making any adjustments to the initial setting.

SET YOUR TEMPERATURE MODE

This product can display either Fahrenheit or Celsius. To do so, press the “ºF/C” button on the display panel.

SET THE CONTROLS

The available temperature range of the unit is from 33 to 47 degrees F. The temperature set point is initially set in the factory at 38 degrees F. The temperature set point can be lowered or raised by first pushing the “SET” button on the display pad. A “SET” icon will be displayed. Pushing either the “WARMER” or “COOLER” buttons located on the display pad will raise or lower the set temperature by one degree F or C (depending on your setting)(Fig. 12). As with any refrigeration product, there is a slight temperature variance at different locations within the cabinet.

Fig. 12

ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The temperature control is fully adjustable from 33 to 47 degrees F. The range allows flexibility of temperature preferences and provides the ideal storing and serving temperatures.

INTERIOR LIGHT

The upper and lower interior lights make it easy to view your food and beverages. The light will always come on when either drawer is opened in normal mode.

WARNING ALARMS

Your refrigerated drawers have been fitted with a “Fault” refrigeration monitor system . This will let you know if your drawers are not functioning properly for optimum food and beverage storage.

DOOR AJAR ALARM

If the door has been left open for over 5 minutes, the alarm will sound and the LED will flash green. This will stop as soon as the door is closed.

HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE

If your unit reaches temperatures outside normal operating temperatures for your set point for approximately one hour, an alarm will sound and the LED will flash red. This will warn you that your contents have seen temperatures that may not be conducive for long-term storage.

USING THE REFRIGERATED DRAWER

POWER FAILURE

If your unit experiences a power failure, the LED will flash amber until the alarm is reset.

RESET ALARMS

Press the “ON/OFF” button for approximately one second. This will reset all audible and display alarms.

HOLIDAY MODE

Your refrigerated drawers are equipped with a Holiday Mode feature. By activating this mode, you will be disabling all displays, audible alarms and lights. The system will be overridden with a random control. To activate the Holiday Mode, press and hold the “SET” button while pressing the “ºF/C” button 7 times within 7 seconds. To disable the Holiday Mode, repeat the process. The Holiday Mode will deactivate after 36 hours.

DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS (IF NEEDED)

Never use a scraper or any tool that might scratch or pierce the cooling plate. Follow these steps whenever 1/4 inch or more of frost accumulates;

1. Disconnect the power cord and set the cold control knob to “OFF” position.

2. Remove contents.

3. Place pans of hot water on the shelf under cooling plate if you wish to speed up defrosting.

Note:

Place a clean cloth under the hot pan of water to protect the glass shelf from breaking.

4. Wipe out the interior and replace contents.

5. Connect power cord to outlet.

6. Set temperature control to desired level.

AUTOMATIC DEFROST

The models automatically defrost their cooling plate during each compressor off cycle. No manual defrosting is required.

HELP PREVENT TRAGEDIES. . .

Each year children die because they climb inside a discarded refrigeration product, get trapped inside and suffocate. Take precautions to prevent such tragedies by removing the door, taping or chaining it shut before discarding.

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