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Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

Appliance not cold enough

(See “Adjusting the tempera-

ture" on page 10)

•  Control set too warm

•  Content temperature not stabilized.

•  Excessive usage or prolonged drawer 

openings.

•  Airflow to front grille blocked.

 

•  Drawer gasket not sealing properly.

•  Adjust temperature colder. Allow 24 

hours for temperature to stabilize.

•  Allow temperature to stabilize for at 

least 24 hours.

•  Airflow must not be obstructed to front 

grille. See “clearances” on page 4.

•  Adjust or replace drawer gasket.

Appliance too cold

(See “Adjusting the Tempera-

ture” on page 10)

•  Control set too cold

•  Drawer gasket not sealing properly.

•  Adjust temperature warmer. 

       Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

•  Adjust or replace drawer gasket.

No interior light.

•  Failed LED light assembly or light switch. •  Contact a qualified service technician.

Light will not go out when 

drawer is closed

•  Drawer not activating light switch.

•  Failed light switch

•  Appliance not level, level appliance, 

(See page 4, “leveling legs”)

•  Contact a qualified service technician.

Noise or Vibration

•  Appliance not level

•  Fan hitting tube obstruction.

•  Level appliance, see “Leveling Legs” on 

page 4.

•  Contact a qualified service technician.

Appliance will not run.

•  Appliance turned off

•  Power cord not plugged in.

•  No power at outlet.

•  Turn appliance on. See “Starting your 

appliance” on page 10.

•  Plug in power cord.

•  Check house circuit.

• Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on 

the appliance until the main electrical power has been 

disconnected. Turning the appliance control "OFF" 

does not remove electrical power from the units wiring.

• Replace all parts and panels before operating.

!

WARNING

Electrocution Hazard

Before You Call for Service

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 

refer to the cause and its remedy before calling for service. 

The problem may be something very simple that can be 

solved without a service call. However, it may be required 

to contact your dealer or a qualified service technician.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY

Limited Warranty

When you purchase any new DCS Refrigeration Product, 

you automatically receive a One Year Limited Warranty 

covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 main-

land United States, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. and Canada. 

In Alaska the Limited Warranty is the same except that you 

must pay to ship the Product to the service shop or for the 

service technician’s travel to your home. Products for use in 

Canada must be purchased through the authorized Cana-

dian distribution channel to ensure regulatory compliance.
You receive an additional Four Year Limited Warranty (for 

a total of Five Years) covering parts for the sealed refrig-

eration system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, filter 

dryer, and connecting tubing) within the 48 mainland United 

States, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. and Canada.  In Alaska 

the Limited Warranty for the sealed refrigeration system is 

the same except that you must pay to ship the Product to 

the service shop or the service technician’s travel to your home.

Fisher & Paykel Undertakes to:

Repair without cost to the owner either for material or labor 

any part of the Product, the serial number of which appears 

on the Product, which is found to be defective. In Alaska, 

you must pay to ship the Product to the service shop or for 

the service technician’s travel to your home.
If we are unable to repair a defective part of the Product af-

ter a reasonable number of attempts, at our option we may 

replace the part or the Product, or we may provide you a 

full refund of the purchase price of the Product (not includ-

ing installation or other charges).
This warranty extends to the original purchaser and any 

succeeding owner of the Product for products purchased 

for ordinary single-family home use.

All service under this Limited Warranty shall be provided 

by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc. or its Authorized DCS 

Service Agent during normal business hours.

Summary of Contents for DCS RF24DE

Page 1: ...OUTDOOR REFRIGERATED DRAWERS Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions MODELS RF24DE ...

Page 2: ...ions Warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situa tions that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operat ing this appliance Recognize Safety Symbols Words and Labels CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which could re sult in personal injury or property product damage NOTE Import...

Page 3: ...least 24 hours before plugging in This will assure oil returns to the compressor Plugging the appliance in immediately may cause damage to internal parts Help Prevent Tragedies Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they sit out for just a few hours If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the...

Page 4: ... area to not be obstructed and the grille openings kept clean See Figure 1 The use of a custom made grille is not recommended as it may restrict air flow Leveling Legs Adjustable legs at the front and rear corners of the appli ance should be set so the unit is firmly positioned on the floor and level from side to side and front to back The over all height of your DCS appliance may be adjusted betw...

Page 5: ...are generally not used on circuits with power equip ment that must run unattended for long periods of time un less required to meet local building codes and ordinances Electrical Connection A grounded 115 volt 15 amp dedicated circuit is required 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 receptac...

Page 6: ...bracket line up with the end of the 211 2 54 6 cm line Rear of cabinet line 5 Fasten the anti tip bracket to the floor using the supplied screw See Figure 7 6 Slide the cabinet back into position making sure the rear cabinet leveling leg slides under the anti tip bracket engag ing the slot Bottom View of Refrigerated Drawer Unit Anti Tip Bracket Leveling Leg Front of cabinet 211 2 54 6 cm Figure 6...

Page 7: ...uit Not shared with other appliances 5 When initially loading your new product or whenever large quantities of warm contents are placed within refrigerated storage compartment minimize drawer openings for the next 12 hours to allow contents to pull down to compartment set temperature 6 Maintaining a relatively full storage compartment will require less appliance run time than an empty compart ment...

Page 8: ... 88 3 cm 2323 32 60 2 cm 267 32 66 6 cm 395 32 99 5 cm Figure 8 Figure 8a PRODUCT DIMENSIONS If necessary to gain clearance inside the rough in opening a hole can be cut through the adjacent cabinet and the power cord routed through this hole to a power outlet Another way to increase the available opening depth is to recess the power outlet into the rear wall to gain the thickness of the power cor...

Page 9: ...ired for built in applications Figure 9 Depth dimension of rough in opening may vary depending on each individual installation To recess entire drawer F dimension plus 1 2 5 cm for thickness of power cord plug is required Minimum rough in opening required is to be larger than the adjusted height of the cabinet A grounded 15 amp dedicated circuit is required Follow all local building codes when ins...

Page 10: ...the refrigerator temperature press and hold the SET button When the SET button is pressed the display will show the set temperature While holding the SET button press the WARMER or COLDER buttons to adjust set temperature Refrigerator operation The available temperature range of the refrigerator is 34 to 42 F 1 to 6 C It may take up to 24 hours for your refrigerator to reach desired temperature Th...

Page 11: ...uuming or mop ping near the front of the appliance Damage to the grille can occur 3 Periodically clean the interior of the appliance as needed Front Grille 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 page 4 SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect electrical power from the appliance...

Page 12: ...brasive cleaners or scouring pads See Stainless Steel Maintenance on page 13 16 Any mounting hardware fasteners that are showing signs of corrosion should be replaced 17 Once the exterior has been thoroughly cleaned you may want to apply a coating of car wax to help protect against spotting from moisture dirt and debris that may accumulate on the surfaces during the Winteriza tion period If the pl...

Page 13: ...ild mixture of ammonia Rub bing should to the extent possible follow the polish lines of the steel and always insure thorough rinsing after cleaning Although some products are called stainless steel clean ers some may contain abrasives which could scratch the surface compromising the protective chrome oxide film and some many contain chlorine bleach which will dull tarnish or discolor the surface ...

Page 14: ...alling for service The problem may be something very simple that can be solved without a service call However it may be required to contact your dealer or a qualified service technician TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY Limited Warranty When you purchase any new DCS Refrigeration Product you automatically receive a One Year Limited Warranty covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 main land...

Page 15: ...cation with limited or restricted access i e airplane flights ferry charges isolated geographic areas A B C D E F Normal recommended maintenance as set forth in the Product s Use and Care Guide If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connection facilities We are not responsible for consequential...

Page 16: ...5 Town Centre Drive Suite 180 Costa Mesa CA 92626 1902 USA 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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