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

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

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.

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Summary of Contents for IZONA CoolDrawer RB36S

Page 1: ...US CA NZ AU UK IE RB36S RB90S User guide EN Guía de usuario SP Guide de l utilisateur FR CoolDrawer ...

Page 2: ...s for energy efficiency 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 Español Pág 54 107 Français Page 108 161 ...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...e 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 rece...

Page 5: ... 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 instructi...

Page 6: ...ould 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 ...

Page 7: ...rformance 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 no...

Page 8: ...y overnight 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: ...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 compartment 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 compartment reaches a su...

Page 10: ...l 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 re...

Page 11: ...l 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 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 ...

Page 12: ...ock 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 compartment 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: ...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 Ensure that food is placed in thick freezer proof packaging Important This...

Page 14: ...n 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 1 Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel 2 Press the MODE SELECT button 3 Scroll to CHILL...

Page 15: ...l 2 Press the MODE SELECT button 3 Scroll to FRIDGE mode 4 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 ...

Page 16: ...tting 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...

Page 17: ... 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 bec...

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

Page 20: ...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 Red wine For red wine short term storage ...

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 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 ...

Page 28: ... 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 refrige...

Page 29: ... 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 button for 3 seconds to unlock the control pan...

Page 30: ... 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 customize the compartment ...

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 cabinet and suddenly cooled and the outside air pressure A humming sound This is normal as the motor operates for long periods of ...

Page 32: ... be damaged if subjected to temperatures and conditions which are not ideal These sensitive fresh foods need to be treated with care if they are to retain their critical storage life flavor nutrients and quality beyond our expectations We are passionate about food and want to ensure you are able to enjoy all the flavor and goodness your food has to offer The following pages have been included to o...

Page 33: ...ure must be kept constant and accurate without large temperature fluctuations Chemical and biochemical reactions Such reactions occur naturally in fresh produce and are what cause foods to ripen and eventually to decay Chemical reactions are slowed down at colder temperatures This means your fruits and vegetables will ripen more slowly and therefore last longer when stored at refrigerator temperat...

Page 34: ...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 opening the ...

Page 35: ...best 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 stuff...

Page 36: ...ishable than fresh meats Leave pre packaged items in their original wrappings or vacuum packs and refrigerate promptly Once opened keep tightly covered in the compartment 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 flavor when exposed to heat light and air can be sto...

Page 37: ...th Fruit and vegetables are usually covered with micro organisms which will cause decay given the right conditions When 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 most micro organi...

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

Page 39: ...his 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: ...e crystals form within fresh food cells These crystals can expand to a point where 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 quality of frozen foods Less drip loss means a more moist more tender product on thawing therefore retaining more of its nutritional value Important Freezer...

Page 41: ...g liquids or semi solid foods These expand as they freeze Usually 1 2 inches 20 50 mm head space 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 functi...

Page 42: ...ly 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 flavor and odor changes SAFE STORAGE ZONE Freezing point Suitable for temperature sensitive foods that are not highly perishable eg bread tropical fruit 39 to 50 F 32 to 10 F 158 F unsafe food storage zone 50 F 10 C 53 F 12 C 158 F 70 C 32 F 0 C 39 F 4 C 10 F 12 C 0 F 18 C Fig 7 Identifying safe storage temperatures for highly perishable fresh food Keeping food safe Important If highly peris...

Page 44: ...oultry before barbecuing Put leftovers into the refrigerator 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 fridge or cupboard Keep raw meat and poultry covered in the bottom of the fridge and away from ready to eat food fruit and vege...

Page 45: ...leaning To remove the tray slide the clips located on the back sides of the tray into the center 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 cabinet 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...

Page 46: ...nce is correctly installed You are familiar with its normal operation If your appliance beeps for help and the service light spanner is flashing 1 Turn your appliance off at the wall 2 Wait 5 minutes and turn it back on 3 Check your appliance is level and installed correctly refer to installation instructions 4 If the fault re occurs call your Fisher Paykel Dealer If the appliance will still not w...

Page 47: ...ight 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 your Fisher Paykel Dealer or Authorized Service Agent Key Lock...

Page 48: ...ing 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 in compartment so drawer can close tightly Draw...

Page 49: ...d recently added Minimize drawer openings to allow temperature to stabilize The storage mode of the compartment 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 sensiti...

Page 50: ...normal and will disappear once the compartment is in operation Strong smelling food that has not been covered or contained Cover all strong smelling and odorous foods carefully with food wrap or place food into sealed containers Wipe compartment out with a mix of water and vanilla essence to reduce residual odor Expired food Clear out old food from compartment If in doubt throw it out Spills Clean...

Page 51: ...that is considered normal eg drain fan sounds refrigeration noises or user warning beeps 6 Correcting damage caused by pests eg rats cockroaches etc B Defects caused by factors other than 1 Normal domestic use or 2 Use in accordance with the Product s User Guide C Defects to the Product caused by accident neglect misuse or Act of God D The cost of repairs or service carried out by non authorised s...

Page 52: ...chnician s travel to your home If the product is installed in a motor vehicle boat or similar mobile facility you must bring it to the service shop at your expense or pay for the service technician s travel to the location of the product If we are unable to repair a defective part of the product after a reasonable number of attempts at our option we may replace the part or the product or we may pr...

Page 53: ...accordance with the product s User Guide C Defects to the product caused by accident neglect misuse fire flood or Act of God D The cost of repairs carried out by non authorized repairers or the cost of correcting such unauthorized repairs E Travel fees and associated charges incurred when the product is installed in a location with limited or restricted access eg airplane flights ferry charges iso...

Page 54: ...ce under this limited warranty shall be provided by Fisher Paykel or its Authorized Service Agent during normal business hours No other warranties This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Fisher Paykel regarding any defect in the product None of our employees or our Authorized Service Agents are authorized to make any addition or modification to this limited wa...

Page 55: ...ough our web site www fisherpaykel com au New Zealand TOLL FREE 0800 FP CARE or 0800 37 2273 or contact us through our web site www fisherpaykel co nz United Kingdom TOLL FREE 0845 066 2200 or contact us through our web site www fisherpaykel co uk Ireland TOLL FREE 01800 625 174 or contact us through our web site www fisherpaykel ie For the rest of the world Call your Fisher Paykel Retailer Dealer...

Page 56: ...productos estas especificaciones pudieran modificarse en cualquier momento Por lo tanto le invitamos a acercarse a nuestro Centro de Atención a Clientes para asegurarse de que este folleto describa en forma correcta el producto que acaba de adquirir Copyright Fisher Paykel 2008 All rights reserved The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the...

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