Fisher & Paykel RB90S - Manuals

3 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...

4 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 contai...

5 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 manufactur...

6 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. Con...

7 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 1 Unlock the contr...

8 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: 1 Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel. 2 Press the MODE SELECT but...

9 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 res...

10 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 se...

11 Additional freezer mode functions To use the Fast Freeze function: 1 Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel. 2 Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select FAST FREEZE. Fast Freeze will start automatically. 3 Place your fresh food to be frozen into the compartment....

12 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 t...

13 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...

14 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 possib...

15 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. Sensi...

16 The following table shows some examples of food items that are suitable for the Pantry mode. Fruits Vegetables General Foods AvocadoBananasFeijoasGrapefruitGuavaLemonsLimesMangosPassionfruitPapaya/ PawpawPineappleTomatoesWatermelons BasilCourgettes/zucchinisCucumbersEggplant/auberginePotatoesPump...

17 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 hav...

19 Which storage mode should I use? 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 m...

20 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 1 – 3 months ** * Fresh cheeses (eg. ricotta, mozzarella or cottage) ns 1 – 2 weeks Cheese, (eg. cheddar) ns 3 ...

22 Which storage mode should I use? Recommended storage mode Fresh vegetables Approximate storage time 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 B...

23 Which storage mode should I use? Recommended storage mode Fresh vegetables Approximate storage time 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...

24 Which storage mode should I use? Recommended storage mode Fresh fruit Approximate storage time 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 Goos...

25 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 ...

26 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...

27 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 &...

28 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 segrega...

29 Normal operating sounds CoolDrawer™ with its excellent energy ratings and cooling performance, can produce sounds that may be different to your old refrigerator. Normal operational sounds include: Fan, airflow sound. The CoolDrawer™ has a fan which circulates air around the compartment to provide...

30 Never before have we had better food available or a wider choice than we have today. We are more aware of quality and we are more aware of health. We are rediscovering the anti-aging properties of food, their ability to lower cholesterol, increase lifespan, and improve general well being. We pay ...

31 Food storage tips Why do foods spoil? The essence of optimum food storage is excellent food care. The fundamental principle of improving food care is minimizing the quality losses associated with storage, including physical, chemical and microbiological changes, eg. moisture loss, bacterial growt...

32 Food storage tips – fresh food Keeping food fresh The quality of food before it is placed in the refrigerator is critical to successful storage. For best results: Select foods that are very fresh and of good quality. Buy only the amount that you will use within the recommended storage time. If yo...

33 Food storage tips – fresh food Dairy foods and eggs Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended use by / best before / best by date stamped on them. Store them using Fridge mode and use within the recommended time. Vacuum packed cheese should be kept unopened in the original packaging. Once op...

34 Food storage tips – fresh food Precooked foods and leftovers These should be stored in suitable, covered containers so that the food will not dry out. Storage containers should be shallow to assist in rapid cooling. Keep for only 1 – 2 days. Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot. How ...

35 Food storage tips – fresh food Fruit and vegetable care The consumption of fresh vegetables and fruit continues to rise. Busy lifestyles mean we shop less often and buy a greater range of fresh foods. It is important that these fresh foods, including fruit and vegetables, retain their flavor, tex...

36 Food storage tips – fresh food How the Humidity Control System (HCS) extends the storage life of fruit and vegetables A specially designed lid seals the storage bins to create a controlled micro-climate. The lid has the following unique features: It completely seals off the bins from the refriger...

37 Food storage tips – fresh food Ethylene Gas Ethylene is an odorless, colorless, gas produced naturally by fruit and vegetables. This gas plays an important role in accelerating the ripening process. Some fruit and vegetables produce large amounts of ethylene, while others are very sensitive to th...

38 Frozen food care Freezing temperatures allow food to be kept for longer periods than when refrigeration temperatures are used. This is because: The growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts is stopped Chemical and biochemical reactions are severely restricted. Fast freezing of food The faster you fre...

39 Food storage tips – frozen food For best results: Choose only high quality foods that freeze well. For optimum freezing results we recommend removing storage bins from the compartment and placing food directly on the trays. Temperature Store at 0°F / -18°C or colder. Take care to maintain this lo...

40 Food storage tips – frozen food Meat, poultry and game Meat must be frozen quickly in order to maintain its texture. Do not stuff poultry before freezing. Red meat can be cooked from frozen, or from the partly or completely thawed states. Remember to allow extra cooking time if cooking from froze...

41 Food storage tips – food safety (10 to 0°F) 212°F (100°C) Boiling point Bacteria gradually killed above Ideal food freezing temperature No growth of food spoilage organisms, ie. slow quality spoilage without danger to health Slow growth of food poisoning organisms Rapid growth of food poisoning o...

42 Food storage tips – food safety The bacteria that cause foodborne illness like Campylobacter and Salmonella multiply rapidly in warm, moist conditions. Fortunately the illnesses these bacteria cause are avoidable. By simply following the easy food handling tips below you could be helping to keep ...

43 Cleaning Important! Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack the plastic components of your appliance and cause them to crack and may cause rusting of metal components (antibacterial and citrus cleaners are especially harsh). It is important to use only warm ...

44 Please read the following pages before you call for service. You can correct many of your appliances problems yourself using the checklists on the following pages. Your appliance is capable of diagnosing its own problems. If it has a problem it will beep and display the service (spanner) icon to ...

45 Before you call for service Solving operating problems Problem Possible causes What to do Appliance doesnot operate. No electricity at power outlet. Check that the plug is correctly connected to outlet and that power is switched on. Could the household supply be at fault? Try plugging in another ...

48 Before you call for service Solving operating problems Problem Possible causes What to do Small amount of frost on the inside, bottom left-hand side of the compartment. This is normal. Water in the storage bins. Condensation is formed from the water vapor produced by fruit and vegetables. A small...

49 Manufacturer’s warranty (NZ, AU, UK, IE) For New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom & Ireland markets only You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. Fisher & Paykel u...

51 Limited warranty (USA, CA) This warranty does not cover: A Service calls that are not related to any defect in the product. The cost of a service call will be charged if the problem is not found to be a defect of the product. For example: 1. Correcting faulty installation of the product. 2. Instr...

53 How to get service Before you call for service Please read your User Guide. If you then have any questions about operating the product, need the name of your local Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent, or believe the product is defective and wish service under this limited warranty, pleas...