Fisher & Paykel IZONA CoolDrawer RB90S, Installation Instructions And User Manual

Page 1: ...EU Installation instructions and User guide CoolDrawer RB90S model ...

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Page 3: ...nvironment 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 Customisable storage containers 28 Normal operating sounds 29 Food storage tips 30 Why food spoils 31 Keeping food fr...

Page 4: ...CoolDrawer where it best suits you under the counter of the kitchen in the living room or even in the recreation room The choice is yours It is important you take the time to read these instructions carefully to ensure you have all the information you need to use and enjoy your CoolDrawer This will allow you to take full advantage of the unique food care features this system has to offer you and h...

Page 5: ... avoid hazards The refrigerant gas must be safely removed and for the safety of young children remove doors Your local Fisher Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Centre Dealer or Customer Care Centre 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 installati...

Page 6: ...stals 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 and warmer than 5ºC discard all foods Do n...

Page 7: ...n front of air ducts within the CoolDrawer Cool hot foods down before placing them in the CoolDrawer Do not overfill the CoolDrawer Keep door openings to a minimum Select a temperature setting that isn t too cold Check your door seals for leaks 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 equalise bef...

Page 8: ...vernight or for at least 5 hours to allow it to cool to the appropriate temperature before placing food inside Control panel features A Sabbath mode Control panel beeps Fault alarm B Key Lock C Temperature adjustment D Mode select E Storage modes F Function select G Additional Freezer functions only active once Freezer mode is selected A B C D Fig 2 CoolDrawer control panel ...

Page 9: ...sing and holding the LOCK button for 3 seconds A beep will sound and the Key Lock light will go out 2 Simply match the type of items that you wish to store in the CoolDrawer to the relevant storage environment refer to page 8 3 Press the MODE SELECT button to scroll to the desired mode which best represents the food items you wish to store 4 The storage mode icon selected will flash until the Cool...

Page 10: ...een 1 6 hours Storage modes Freezer mode 18 C 0 F For general frozen food storage refer to page 9 Chill mode 0 5 C 31 F Premium extra cold storage for highly perishable fresh meat fish and poultry refer to page 12 Fridge mode 3 C 37 F General storage for fresh food dairy and leftovers refer to page 13 Pantry mode 12 C 54 F Ideal for tropical fruit and temperature sensitive foods that require extra...

Page 11: ... flash until the CoolDrawer is at a suitable temperature for food to be added this will take between 1 6 hours Recommended freezer storage times for food stored on freezer mode These times should not be exceeded M o n t h s 1 Bacon casseroles milk 2 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 ...

Page 12: ...lock the control panel 2 Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select BOTTLE CHILL The Bottle Chill timer will start automatically 3 Place your beverage into the CoolDrawer To turn Bottle Chill off at any time press the FUNCTION SELECT button three times until no Freezer function lights are displayed The Temperature adjustment light will scroll back and forth over the 15 minute period to remind you ...

Page 13: ...e 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 its vital flavour and quality The reduced temperature of Deep Freeze will keep frozen food at its best for longer periods Deep Freeze sets the compartment at 25 C 13 F Ensure that food is placed in thick freezer proof packaging Important T...

Page 14: ... in Chill mode will be critical to successful storage Ensure that meat is as fresh as possible 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 1 Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel 2 Press the MODE SELECT button ...

Page 15: ...LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel 2 Press the MODE SELECT button 3 Scroll to FRIDGE mode 4 The Fridge mode icon will flash until the CoolDrawer is at a suitable temperature for food to be added 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 ...

Page 16: ... and or the water can be wiped out as required 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 cur...

Page 17: ...ons 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 t...

Page 18: ...ads 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 onc...

Page 19: ... 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 7 C 45 F whereas red wines are better served at warmer temperatures approxim...

Page 20: ...vironment 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 Red wine For red wine short term storage and servin...

Page 21: ... 2 3 weeks Sausage raw 1 2 months 1 7 days Sausage smoked links or patties 1 2 months 1 3 weeks Poultry Chicken or Turkey pieces 4 6 months 2 5 days Chicken or Turkey whole 8 12 months 2 7 days Goose or Duck 6 months 2 5 days Fish and shellfish Haddock Cod Hake Tuna 3 4 months 2 7 days Oily fish eg Salmon Mackerel 3 6 months 3 8 days Shellfish prepared 6 months 1 5 days Lobster Crayfish cooked 2 3...

Page 22: ... Milk low fat 1 month 1 2 weeks Yogurt ns 1 month Ice Cream 2 6 months ns Eggs Fresh eggs in shell 6 months 2 4 weeks Cooked eggs hard ns 1 week Deli items Store brought salads eg pasta tuna chicken ham egg ns 1 3 days Lunch meats thinly sliced ns 1 3 days Pre prepared convenience meals ns 1 2 days Cooked foods and leftovers Leftovers reheat until steaming before consuming ns 1 2 days Cooked meat ...

Page 23: ...eezer mode Other Bread 2 months 2 7 days Baked goods 3 months 2 7 days Vegetables blanched 6 months ns Fruit dry or in syrup 12 months ns Oil salad and cooking Beverages general Alcoholic beverages to be chilled Wine Longer term frozen storage Shorter term frozen storage Fresh storage ns Not suitable ...

Page 24: ...elgian 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 mon...

Page 25: ...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 Recommended humidity setting Select VEGETABLE humidity setting for storage bin refer to page 14 ...

Page 26: ... 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 w...

Page 27: ...temperature The pre set temperature for each storage environment will show one illuminated light in the centre 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 ...

Page 28: ...rol panel To activate and deactivate the Sabbath mode press and hold the LOCK and MODE SELECT buttons for 4 seconds until the Sabbath mode icon 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 draw...

Page 29: ...ails of Customer Care can be found in the back of this Guide 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 button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel Press and hold the LOCK and ...

Page 30: ...eds 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 General operating instructions Fig 6 Mix and match storage containers to customise the drawer ...

Page 31: ...ost function is operating Running water sound This is the liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard as a boiling or gurgling noise An audible hissing sound after closing the drawer This is due to the pressure difference between the warm air that has entered the drawer and suddenly cooled and the outside air pressure A humming sound This is normal as the motor operates for long periods of t...

Page 32: ...avour and goodness your food has to offer The following pages have been included to offer you some helpful advice on how to keep your food fresher tastier nutritious and safer for longer and how to get the best out of your CoolDrawer food care system Why do foods spoil The essence of optimum food storage is excellent food care The fundamental principle of improving food care is minimising the qual...

Page 33: ...The colder the temperature the slower this reaction will occur Moisture loss Most food contains at least 60 moisture The air in a refrigerator is very cold and therefore will dry out foods over a period of time It is recommended that food is covered or wrapped to prevent unnecessary moisture loss Moisture loss of fruit and vegetables is reduced when stored in the humidity controlled bins Fruit and...

Page 34: ...or packaging to prevent cross contamination Store fruit and vegetables separately Chill Refrigerate fresh perishable foods as soon as possible after purchase If left at room temperature for any length of time the rate of deterioration will be accelerated Make sure that there is enough room for air to circulate freely around food items Cold air needs to circulate to maintain safe food storage Avoid...

Page 35: ...results store fresh red meat using Chill mode Poultry Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running water Dry and place on a plate Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil Poultry pieces should also be stored this way Whole poultry should never be stuffed until just before cooking otherwise food poisoning may result Cool and refrigerate cooked poultry quickly Remove stuffing f...

Page 36: ...rishable than fresh meats Leave pre packaged items in their original wrappings or vacuum packs and chill promptly Once opened keep tightly covered in the CoolDrawer set on Fridge mode and use before the expiry date Herbs and spices Fresh herbs should be stored using Fridge mode Dried herbs and spices which gradually lose their strength and flavour when exposed to heat light and air can be stored u...

Page 37: ...growth Fruit and vegetables are usually covered with micro organisms which will cause decay given the right conditions When fruits and vegetables are bruised or the skin is broken decay organisms enter the product Decay and rotting will then occur if it is exposed to warm temperatures Adequate refrigeration is the best method of controlling decay because low temperatures slow down the growth of mo...

Page 38: ...s are stored in simply by pressing the humidity control button Temperature sensitive fruit and vegetables Not all fruit and vegetables enjoy the same temperature For some temperatures that are too cold can actually cause damage to flavour texture and freshness For example chill injury can result in watery tasteless tomatoes stringy avocados and discoloured bananas It is important to care for these...

Page 39: ...This is due to the ethylene gas given off by the apple By separating those items that produce high levels of ethylene from those that are most sensitive you can prevent food from spoiling too quickly As a general rule separating fruit and vegetables will help reduce the effects of ethylene Examples Food sensitive to ethylene Foods that produce high levels of ethylene Avocados unripe Apples Brussel...

Page 40: ...here they break down the cell walls This can cause drip loss on thawing Freezing food rapidly ensures that these ice crystals are kept as small as possible to retain the quality of frozen foods Less drip loss means a more moist tender and nutritionally rich product on thawing Important Freezer storage times are dependent not only on temperature but also on the quality of food being stored and the ...

Page 41: ...pace is recommended Remove all the air from the packaging and seal tightly before freezing When using the Deep Freeze function ensure that freezer packaging is thick and airtight to reduce risk of freezer burn Time Freeze immediately or as quickly as possible For best results activate the Fast Freeze function Keep a constant turnover of food Use older items of food first Do not exceed recommended ...

Page 42: ...nly high quality mature ready to eat vegetables Sort and discard any that are damaged It is necessary to blanch most raw vegetables prior to freezing Blanching involves a short cooking period during which vegetable enzymes are destroyed If these enzymes are not destroyed they cause undesirable physical and chemical changes during freezer storage Vegetables can be blanched in boiling water steam or...

Page 43: ...xture flavour and odour changes SAFE STORAGE ZONE Freezing point Suitable for temperature sensitive foods that are not highly perishable eg bread tropical fruit 4 to 10 C 12 to 0 C 158 F unsafe food storage zone 10 C 50 F 12 C 53 F 70 C 158 F 0 C 32 F 4 C 39 F 12 C 10 F 18 C 0 F Fig 7 Identifying safe storage temperatures for highly perishable fresh food Keeping food safe Important If highly peris...

Page 44: ...and poultry before barbecuing Chill leftovers as soon as they re cool Reheat leftovers until steaming hot throughout and do not reheat more than once Do not put cooked meat back on the same plate that held raw meat Cover Always cover stored food even in the CoolDrawer or cupboard Keep raw meat and poultry covered in the bottom of the drawer and away from ready to eat food fruit and vegetables to a...

Page 45: ...o remove the tray slide the clips located on the back sides of the tray into the centre of the tray refer to fig 6 Ensure that the clips are pushed back to the sides once the tray is placed back into the drawer Wipe the control panel with a soft damp lint free cloth Wipe trays and interior surfaces with a soft damp cloth and a solution of baking soda dissolved in warm water 1 teaspoon of baking so...

Page 46: ...nstallation then call an authorised service agent Interior light and or control panel not working No electricity at power outlet Check that appliance is connected to power and power is switched on Sabbath mode may be activated Press and hold the Lock and Mode Select buttons together for 4 seconds until candle icon disappears Light not functioning The light cannot be serviced by the user Contact yo...

Page 47: ...ronment May occur during periods of high humidity Wipe dry Drawer hard to open or close Tray or bin hard to pull out Appliance may not be level Refer to installation instructions Slides not extending fully Hold onto sides of drawer or tray extend the slides fully and evenly by using a firm pull on both sides This will reset the slides Food or packaging trapped Move items around so drawer can close...

Page 48: ...wer openings to allow temperature to stabilise The storage mode of the drawer has recently been changed Wait for the storage mode icon on control panel to stop flashing and recheck temperature Food freezing when set to Fridge mode Temperature setting not correct Refer to Temperature adjustment section Food placed directly in front of air outlets Move chill sensitive foods away from the back wall o...

Page 49: ...elling and odorous foods carefully with food wrap or place food into sealed containers Wipe drawer out with a mix of water and vanilla essence to reduce residual odour Expired food Clear out old food from the drawer If in doubt throw it out Spills Clean up all spills as soon as they occur Clean drawer with a mix of warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent If a spill has escaped from large botto...

Page 50: ...ages 44 47 If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following Europe www fisherpaykel eu If you call write or contact our website please provide your name and address model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance Product details Fisher Pay...

Page 51: ... waste handling of this product The symbol on the product or on the documents accompanying the product indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal For mo...

Page 52: ...cifications 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 ...