Fisher Paykel RB36S Installation Manual

User guide US CA (EN)

IZONA CoolDrawer

Guide de l’utilisateur US CA (FR)

CoolDrawer de IZONA

RB36S, RB90S

US CA NZ AU UK IE

WARNING!

Electric Shock Hazard

Read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 4.

Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.

English Page 1 – 53

Français Page 54 – 105

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner Fisher & Paykel Limited has determined

that this product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Contents

Introduction 2 Important safety instructions 3 Before you start 5 Getting started quickly 6 Customizing the storage environment 8

Freezer mode 9 Additional Freezer mode functions 10 Chill mode 12 Fridge mode 13 Pantry mode 15 Wine mode 17

Which storage mode should I use? 19 General operating instructions 25

Temperature adjustment 25 Key Lock 26 Sabbath mode 26 Fault alarm 27 Control panel beeps 27 Customizable storage containers 28 Normal operating sounds 29

Food storage tips 30

Why food spoils 31 Keeping food fresh 32 Fruit and vegetable care 35 Frozen food care 38 Keeping food safe 41

Caring for your appliance 43

Cleaning 43

Before you call for service 44 Manufacturer’s warranty (NZ, AU, UK, IE) 49 Limited warranty (USA, CA) 50 How to get service 53

Important!

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The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please visit our local website listed on the back cover or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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 programed into your appliance, to provide you with the best possible performance.

Your appliance will be unlike any refrigeration system you have previously owned, offering you a new level of flexibility, ergonomics and performance.

Your appliance provides you with the ability to customize its storage environment to suit your changing needs. It can be a refrigerator one day, and a freezer or wine cellar the next.

You can also create temperature controlled storage zones where you need them; under the counter of the kitchen, in the living room, or even in the den. The choice is yours.

It is important that you take the time to read these instructions carefully to ensure that you have all the information that you need. This will allow you to take full advantage of the unique food care features this system has to offer you and to receive the best possible food preservation performance.

We hope you enjoy your new food care system, we have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.

Important!

It is important that this User Guide should be retained with your appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, please ensure that the User Guide is left with the appliance. This will ensure that the new owner can familiarize themselves with the information and warnings contained within the Guide.

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.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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 refrigerator or freezer: – Take off the doors – Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Disposal

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

gas must be safely removed and for the safety of young children, remove doors.

Your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Center will be able to give advice on

environmentally friendly methods of disposing of your old refrigerator or freezer.

Electrical

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

Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

Do not plug in any other appliance at its power point or use extension cords or double adapters.

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, contact your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service

Center to purchase a replacement spare part.

Care should be taken when the appliance is installed or removed, to reduce the likelihood of damage

to the power supply cord.

Disconnect power to appliance before cleaning.

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

container to explode. Never freeze carbonated drinks. They may explode. Do not consume food if it is too cold. Frozen food may be cold enough to cause damage when

brought into contact with bare skin, eg. frozen ice cubes.

Power failure – food safety

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. Follow the recommendations below if

you discover food in your freezer has thawed:

1) Ice crystals still visible – food may be refrozen but should be stored for a shorter period than recommended.

2) Thawed but refrigerator cold – refreezing generally not recommended. Fruits and some cooked food can be 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 40°F (4°C). Red meat can be cooked immediately 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.

Cleaning

Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic

components of your appliance and cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning care section of this guide for further advice.

Always keep the floor around the toe-kick area clean, to limit the amount of dirt or dust that may

enter the condenser cooling circuit of the product.

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Before you start

Before placing food in the compartment

Ideally, allow the compartment to run empty overnight, or for at least 5 hours, to allow it to cool to the appropriate temperature before placing food inside. Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove manufacturing and transportation dust. The appliance may have an odor initially, but this will go when the compartment has cooled sufficiently.

Energy efficiency

Do not leave the drawer open for any longer than is necessary. For better energy performance, do not overfill the product as this may restrict cold air distribution in some areas. Regularly clean and check the drawer seal (gasket) to ensure a good seal.

If your appliance is turned off for any reason, wait 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalize before restarting.

The compartment temperature is accurately controlled and does not change with the temperature or humidity of the surroundings; whether summer or winter.

Storage bins featuring humidity control system (refer to page 13)

Compact storage tray

Tall storage bin

Humidity control buttons (refer to pages 13 and 14)

Main storage tray

Control panel (refer to page 6)

Fig. 1 Compartment layout

Getting started quickly

Operating instructions

Important!

Before placing food into the cabinet for the first time, it is important that you ideally, allow the cabinet to run empty overnight, or for at least 5 hours, to allow it to cool to the appropriate temperature before placing food inside.

Control panel features

Sabbath mode, Control panel beeps, Fault alarm

Key Lock

Temperature adjustment

Mode select

Storage modes

Function select

Additional Freezer functions (only active once Freezer mode is selected)

A B C

Fig.2 CoolDrawer control panel

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.

To use the control panel

Unlock the control panel by pressing and holding the LOCK button for 3 seconds. A beep will

sound and the Key Lock light will go out.

Simply match the type of items that you wish to store in the compartment to the relevant

storage environment (refer to page 8).

Press the MODE SELECT button to scroll to the desired mode, which best represents the food

items you wish to store.

The storage mode icon selected will flash until the compartment reaches a suitable temperature

for food to be added into the compartment (this will take between 1 – 6 hours approximately).

F GE

Customizing 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.

Scroll to the required storage mode.

The storage mode icon will flash until the compartment is at a suitable

temperature for food to be added into the compartment (this will take between 1 – 6 hours).

Storage modes

Freezer mode (0°F / -18°C)

For general frozen food storage (refer to page 9).

Chill mode (31°F / -0.5°C)

Premium extra-cold storage for highly perishable fresh meat, fish and poultry (refer to page 12).

Fridge mode (37°F / 3°C)

General storage for fresh food, dairy and leftovers ( refer to page 13).

Pantry mode (54°F / 12°C)

Ideal for tropical fruit and temperature sensitive foods that require extra care, eg. bananas, tomatoes. Also perfect for foods recommending storage in a ‘cool, dark place’ (refer to page 15).

Wine mode (45 – 59°F / 7 – 15°C)

Provides ideal long term cellaring for wine, as well as 2 additional customized short term storage environments (refer to page 17).

Customizing the storage environment

Freezer mode

The use of temperatures of 0°F / -18 °C or colder to store food means that the food can be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration 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. This results in food staying fresher for longer.

To use Freezer mode:

Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

Press the MODE SELECT button.

Scroll to FREEZER mode.

The Freezer mode icon will flash until the compartment is at a suitable

temperature for food to be added into the compartment (this will take between 1 – 6 hours).

Recommended freezer storage times for food stored on freezer mode

These times should not be exceeded.

1 Bacon, casseroles, milk

Bread, ice-cream, sausages, pies (meat and fruit), prepared

shellfish, oily fish

3 Non oily fish, shellfish, pizza, cakes and muffins

4 Ham, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces

Months

For optimum freezing results we recommend removing storage bins from the compartment and placing packaged food directly on the trays.

Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks,

cooked crayfish, minced meat (raw), pork (raw) Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole

chicken, lamb (raw), fruit cakes

Customizing 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 a 15 minute time period. After 15 minutes, an alarm will sound to remind you to remove your beverage. The user alarm will continue to sound until the drawer is opened and the display panel is unlocked. The Bottle Chill light will also flash.

Remember to remove your beverage when the alarm sounds, to ensure the liquid does not freeze.

Important!

This function can only be activated when the compartment is already set to ‘Freezer’ setting.

To use the Bottle Chill function:

Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select BOTTLE CHILL. The Bottle

Chill timer will start automatically.

Place your beverage into the compartment.

To turn Bottle Chill off at any time, press the FUNCTION SELECT

three times until no Freezer function lights are displayed.

button

The Temperature adjustment light will scroll back and forth over the 15 minute period to remind you that Bottle Chill is active.

Fast Freeze

The Fast Freeze function has been designed to assist in preserving fresh food quality by freezing food at a faster rate than the normal freezer setting. Activating Fast Freeze drops the freezer temperature down to its coldest temperature for a 24 hour time period. You may wish to use this when freezing meat or when you are making frozen desserts. It is also good to use when arriving home from the supermarket and adding fresh food into the freezer.

Important!

This function can only be activated when the compartment is already set to ‘Freezer’ setting.

Customizing 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 compartment.

Fast Freeze will automatically switch off after 24 hours and return to

Freezer mode.

To turn Fast Freeze off at any time, press the FUNCTION SELECT

twice until no Freezer function lights are displayed.

The Temperature adjustment light will scroll back and forth over the 24 hour period to remind you that Fast Freeze is active.

For best results, we recommend that you activate this function approximately 2 hours before it is required. Alternatively, activate it when placing food into the freezer.

Deep Freeze

The key to long term frozen storage is low temperature. The lower the temperature, the longer frozen food will retain vital flavor and quality.

The reduced temperature of Deep Freeze will keep frozen food at its best for longer periods. Deep Freeze sets the compartment at -13°F / -25°C.

button

Ensure that food is placed in thick freezer proof packaging.

Important!

This function can only be activated when the compartment is already set to ‘Freezer’ mode.

To use the Deep Freeze function:

Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select DEEP FREEZE.

To turn Deep Freeze off at any time, press the FUNCTION SELECT

once until no Freezer function lights are displayed.

Note:

Deep Freeze function has no additional temperature adjustment. While Deep Freeze is active no lights will be displayed on the temperature adjustment area.

button

Customizing the storage environment

Chill mode

The Chill mode sets the compartment 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.

This mode sets the compartment at 31°F / -0.5°C, just above the freezing temperature for meat. This reduces the amount of microbial activity and slows physical changes, ensuring that meat stays fresher for longer.

The quality of the perishable food that is placed in Chill mode will be critical to successful storage. Ensure that meat is fresh when purchased and stored.

The Chill mode can also be used for chilling alcoholic beverages.

Important!

This setting is not recommended for any other food or non-alcoholic drink items.

To use Chill mode:

Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the

control panel.

Press the MODE SELECT button.

Scroll to CHILL mode.

The Chill mode icon will flash until the compartment is at a suitable

temperature for food to be added into the compartment (this will take between 1 – 6 hours).

Research tells us that highly perishable food stored on Chill mode will last 2 – 3 times longer than when stored at normal fridge temperatures.

Customizing the storage environment

Fridge mode

The Fridge mode is the ideal storage environment for most fresh foods.

When storing fresh fruits and vegetables, we recommend that they are stored in either the bin on the top tray or the bin on the left-hand side of the main tray. Both of these bins are humidity controlled. This will help to preserve the quality of the fruits and vegetables, therefore increasing their storage life.

If possible, separate fruit and vegetables for optimum storage life. Ensure all food is well wrapped (except for fruit and vegetables stored in the vegetable bins),

covered or placed in a container before it is stored.

To use Fridge mode:

Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the

control panel.

Press the MODE SELECT button.

Scroll to FRIDGE mode.

The Fridge mode icon will flash until the compartment is at a suitable

temperature for food to be added into the compartment (this will take between 1 – 6 hours).

Fruit and vegetable Humidity Control System (HCS)

Humidity control cover

The vegetable bins feature a unique hidden cover which provides two functions:

The humidity cover seals the bins and provides a humid micro climate to extend storage times of

fruits and vegetables.

The humidity cover prevents condensation, which forms at high humidity, from dripping down

onto the fruit and vegetables by retaining the moisture droplets in the lid. The ability to maintain high humidity in the fruit and vegetable bins may produce small amounts of water in the bottom of the fruit and vegetable bins. This can be wiped out as necessary.

Fig 3. Humidity control buttons

Customizing 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 compartment (as shown in fig 3, on the previous page).

If possible, try to store fruit and vegetables separately. This will help to extend their storage life. If there is too much water in the bins, the control can be adjusted to the FRUIT setting.

Remember a small amount of water in the bins is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage. The vegetable screens, in the bottom of the bins, will ensure that fresh produce is held above any moisture in the bottom of the bins to retain optimum freshness.

To adjust the humidity setting:

The picture on the top of the humidity control button will show the current setting. To change the setting, simply push the adjustment button.

Suitable for: Suitable for:

Salad greens (high humidity) – Lettuce – Spinach

Broccoli Cabbage Carrots

Fruit with skin/ peel (reduced humidity) – Apples – Pears – Kiwifruit

For a more detailed list please refer to pages 22 – 24.

Customizing 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, eg. bananas and tomatoes.

The Pantry mode provides a stable storage environment at 54°F / 12°C, making it an ideal environment for sensitive food items. Pantry mode also allows tropical fruits, eg. avocados, melons and pineapples, to ripen slowly under controlled conditions, without the risk of damage from low temperatures.

A cool cupboard

Freshly baked items such as cakes and breads can quickly turn mouldy when placed in the cupboard but become hard and stale when placed in a conventional refrigerator. The Pantry mode provides ideal storage for these items so that they remain fresher for longer. It is also a great place to store dried goods, cereals and other items that can become a target for mould and insects when stored at room temperature.

Important!

The Pantry mode is not suitable for highly perishable fresh dairy and meat items,

or pre-cooked foods.

To use Pantry mode:

Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

Press the MODE SELECT button.

Scroll to PANTRY mode.

The Pantry mode icon will flash until the compartment is at a suitable

temperature for food to be added into the compartment (this will take between 1 – 6 hours).

Customizing the storage environment

The following table shows some examples of food items that are suitable for the Pantry mode.

Fruits Vegetables General Foods

Avocado Bananas Feijoas Grapefruit Guava Lemons Limes Mangos Passionfruit Papaya/ Pawpaw Pineapple Tomatoes Watermelons

Basil Courgettes/zucchinis Cucumbers Eggplant/aubergine Potatoes Pumpkin Squash Taro

Baked goods Breads Chocolate Cereals Dried goods Dried Herbs Nuts

Additional uses for Pantry mode

Keep your natural cosmetic and skin care products in Pantry mode to keep them fresher

for longer.

When the weather is hot, keep your moisturiser, toner and spritzer cool for a refreshing lift when

applied.

Use Pantry mode to ripen moulded cheeses, eg. brie, camembert, blue cheese. Ensure that

cheeses are well wrapped, and once ripened, place back into Fridge mode.

Keep dry goods out of reach of insects and high humidity in summer months.

Customizing 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 flavor. Temperature fluctuation can also have a negative impact on wine quality. Typical household fluctuations in temperature from day to night can cause harm to wine over time.

The Wine mode provides an ideal controlled environment for the long and short-term storage of both red and white wines.

Long-term storage

For long-term storage (longer than one week) of both red and white wines, the ideal recommended storage temperature is 54°F / 12°C. When Wine mode is selected, the compartment is automatically set to this ideal, constant temperature, to provide the optimum conditions for long term storage.

Short-term storage / serving

Wine mode is also ideal for short-term storage (less than one week) of wines. Both red and white wines require different serving temperatures to ensure an optimum taste experience. White wines should be served at cooler temperatures (approximately 45°F / 7°C) whereas red wines are better served at warmer temperatures (approximately 59°F / 15°C). The Wine mode can be customized to provide these two optimum serving temperatures.

Serving temperature Wine type

45°F / 7°C Suitable for the majority of white wines including

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blancs, Rieslings, Chenin Blancs and Pinot Gris. If white wines are served too cold,

the aromas and flavors will be minimized and you won’t get full enjoyment.

59°F / 15°C Suitable for red wines including Merlot, Bordeaux,

Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah/Shiraz. If red wines are served too warm the alcohol can produce an unpleasant bite on the palate.

Customizing 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 compartment is at a suitable

temperature for wine bottles to be added to the compartment (this will take between 1 – 6 hours).

To customize the storage environment for ideal serving temperatures:

Use the Temperature adjustment control to change the temperature.

Cellar (Default Setting)

Automatically selected when Wine mode is selected. Long term wine storage for red and white wine cellaring

White wine

For white wine short term storage and serving press the COLDER button to select the white wine (-) setting.

Fig.4 Adjusting temperature

Red wine

For red wine short term storage and serving press the WARMER button to select the red wine (+) setting.

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

(Freezer mode)

Meat, fish and poultry

Meat

Beef (roasts, steaks) 6 – 12 months 1 week ** * Pork (roasts, steaks) 4 – 8 months 3 – 7 days ** * Lamb (chops, roasts) 8 – 12 months 5 – 12 days ** * Other meat (eg. Kidneys, Liver etc)

Ground meat

Beef hamburger (ground) Pork, Lamb, Veal, Turkey (ground)

Processed meat products

Ham (lean) 1 – 2 months 3 – 5 days ** * Bacon 1 month 2 – 3 weeks ** * Sausage (raw) 1 – 2 months 1 – 7 days ** * Sausage (smoked links or patties)

Poultry

Chicken or Turkey (pieces) Chicken or Turkey (whole) Goose or Duck 6 months 2 – 5 days ** *

Fish and shellfish

Haddock, Cod, Hake, Tuna Oily fish (eg. Salmon, Mackerel) Shellfish (prepared) 6 months 1 – 5 days ** * Lobster, Crayfish (cooked)

3 – 5 months 3 – 5 days

3 – 4 months 1 – 2 days ** *

1 – 2 months 1 – 3 weeks ** *

4 – 6 months 2 – 5 days ** *

8 – 12 months 2 – 7 days ** *

3 – 4 months 2 – 7 days ** *

3 – 6 months 3 – 8 days ** *

2 – 3 days 6 months ** *

** Longer term frozen storage * Shorter term frozen storage

Fresh storage

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

Butter 6 months

Fresh cheeses (eg. ricotta, mozzarella or cottage) Cheese, (eg. cheddar) ns 3 months Grated cheese (airtight) Moulded cheeses (to ripen)

Milk, low fat 1 month

Yogurt ns 1 month Ice Cream 2 – 6 months ns ** *

1 – 3 months

1 – 2 weeks

1 – 2 weeks 1 – 4 weeks 1 – 2 weeks

** *

Eggs

Fresh eggs (in shell) 6 months

Cooked eggs (hard) ns 1 week

2 – 4 weeks

** *

Deli items

Store brought salads (eg. pasta, tuna, chicken, ham, egg) Lunch meats (thinly sliced) Pre-prepared convenience meals

ns 1 – 3 days

ns 1 – 2 days

Cooked foods and leftovers

Leftovers – reheat until steaming before consuming Cooked meat and meat dishes Pies (meat and fruit) 1 – 2 months 2 – 4 days ** *

ns 1 – 2 days

1 – 2 months 2 – 4 days ** *

** Longer term frozen storage * Shorter term frozen storage

Fresh storage

ns Not suitable

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 (blanched) Fruit (dry or in syrup) Oil (salad and cooking) Beverages (general) – – Alcoholic beverages (to be chilled) Wine – –

6 months ns ** *

12 months ns ** *

– –

** Longer term frozen storage * Shorter term frozen storage

Fresh storage

ns Not suitable

Which storage mode should I use?

Recommended storage mode

Fresh vegetables

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 2 – 4 weeks Bok Choy 3 weeks Broccoli 1 – 2 weeks Brussel sprouts 3 – 5 weeks Cabbage 1 – 2 months Carrots (topped) 1 – 3 months Cauliflower 3 – 4 weeks Celery 1 – 2 months Chard 1 – 2 weeks Corn (sweet and baby) 1 week Cucumber 1 – 2 weeks Daikon Up to 4 months Eggplant (aubergine) 1 – 2 weeks Garlic 6 months Ginger 6 months Herbs 1 – 2 weeks Horseradish 10 – 12 months Leafy greens, general 1 – 2 weeks Leek 1 – 2 months Lettuce 2 – 3 weeks Mushrooms 1 – 2 weeks

Approximate storage time

Which storage mode should I use?

Fresh vegetables

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 – 7 months Pumpkin (uncut) 1 – 3 months Radicchio 4 – 8 weeks Radish 1 – 2 months Rhubarb 2 – 4 weeks Rutabaga 4 – 6 months Shallot 1 – 2 weeks Spinach 1 – 2 weeks Squash (summer) 1 – 2 weeks Sweet potato or yam 2 – 7 months Taro Up to 4 months Turnip 2 – 5 months Watercress 2 – 3 weeks

Approximate storage time

Recommended storage mode

Recommended humidity setting:

Select VEGETABLE humidity setting for storage bin (refer to page 14).

Which storage mode should I use?

Recommended storage mode

Fresh fruit

Apples 1 – 3 months Apricots 1 – 2 weeks Bananas 1 – 4 weeks Berries 3 – 18 days Cherries (sweet) 2 – 4 weeks Cranberries 2 – 4 months Dates Up to 6 months Feijoa 2 – 3 weeks Fig, fresh 7 – 10 days Gooseberry 3 – 4 weeks Grapes 1 – 4 weeks Guavas 2 – 3 weeks Lemons 1 – 6 weeks Limes 1 – 6 weeks Mandarins 1 – 6 weeks Mangos 2 – 4 weeks Melons 2 – 4 weeks Nashi (Asian pear) 1 – 3 months Nectarines 2 – 4 weeks Oranges 1 – 6 weeks Olives, fresh 4 – 6 weeks Papayas 1 – 3 weeks Passionfruit 3 – 4 weeks Peaches 2 – 4 weeks Pears 1 – 3 months Persimmons 1 – 3 months Pineapples 2 – 4 weeks Plums and prunes 2 – 5 weeks Pomegranates 2 – 3 months Tomatoes 1 – 5 weeks Watermelon 2 – 3 weeks Quince 2 – 3 months

Approximate storage time

Recommended humidity setting:

Select FRUIT humidity setting for storage bin (refer to page 14).

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 compartment, this can be done using the Temperature adjustment control.

The recommended temperature is always the center light.

To adjust the temperature

The pre-set temperature for each storage environment will show one illuminated light in the center of the scale

To increase the temperature, simply touch the ‘warmer’ icon (+). Each light displayed will increase the temperature setting slightly. When all four lights on the right are showing, you have reached the warmest setting.

To decrease the temperature, simply touch the ‘colder’

icon (-). Each light displayed will decrease the temperature setting slightly. When all four lights on the left are showing, you have reached the coldest setting.

Fig.5 Adjusting temperature

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 drawer is closed. The red lock icon will appear above the Lock button when the panel is locked.

To use the Key Lock mode:

Press the LOCK

button for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the control panel.

Sabbath mode

To use the Sabbath mode:

Press and hold the LOCK To activate and deactivate the Sabbath mode press and hold the LOCK MODE SELECT is displayed.

When the appliance is in Sabbath mode:

The light will not operate when the drawer is opened. The drawer alarm will not operate. The display will not be illuminated. Opening the drawer will not affect the compressor or fans. If the power to the refrigerator is turned off whilst in this mode, the appliance will continue in Sabbath mode when the power is restored. Sabbath mode will automatically de-activate 80 hours after activation. To de-activate earlier than 80 hours press and hold the LOCK and MODE SELECT buttons for 4 seconds.

buttons for 4 seconds until the Sabbath mode icon

button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

and

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, call your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Center immediately; the fault alarm sound will help the service person find and remedy the cause of failure.

Important!

Your refrigerator is designed to operate for many years without the need for service checks. However, if your refrigerator is malfunctioning, have it attended to by your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Center as soon as possible. All electrical repairs must be carried out by an adequately trained service technician or qualified electrician.

Control panel beeps

The control panel beeps can easily be silenced, if you prefer quiet operation.

To turn control panel beeps on or off:

Press the LOCK Press and hold the LOCK icon turns off or on.

button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.

and COLDER buttons for 4 seconds until the beep

Drawer alarms

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 the alarm will sound continuously and the compartment light will turn off.

General operating instructions

Customizable 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

safe storage for delicate items or segregation for small items.

Fig. 6 Mix and match storage containers to customize the compartment

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