Fisher&Paykel firm is recognized as an authoritative creator and manufacturer of medical equipment and of refrigerators. Refrigerators of the firm differ by their manufacturability, practical design and high quality. The table below lists the Fisher Paykel refrigrator troubleshooting system.
Fisher & Paykel RS36A80U refrigerator troubleshooting
Problem | Possible causes | What to do |
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Appliance does not operate | No electricity at power outlet | Check that the plug is correctly connected and power switched on Check another appliance at the same outlet Check house fuse |
Light not working | Blown light bulb | Change light bulb |
Refrigerator not working | ||
Light and display not working | Product in Sabbath Mode | Hold compartment select button down for 10 seconds |
Motor operates for long periods | Hot weather Large amount of food recently added | Minimise door opening to allow temperature to stabilise Frequent door lid openings |
Temperature control set too low | ||
Doors not sealing properly | Check that cabinet is level and gasket seals are clean | |
Storage compartments too warm | Temperature setting not correct | |
Frequent door openings | Minimise door openings to allow temperature to stabilise | |
Large amount of food recently added | ||
Food freezing in the refrigerator | Temperature setting not correct | |
Food placed directly in front of air outlets | Move chill sensitive foods away from the centre back of the shelf | |
Unfamiliar noises | Cabinet not stable or level Freezer is defrosting | |
Water in the vegetable bins | Condensation is formed by the water produced by fruit and vegetables | A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage If there is too much water, store fruit and vegetables loosely wrapped in plastic bags Wipe out water with a cloth. |
Sides of cabinet are warm | This is normal | |
Condensation on outside of refrigerator/ freezer | Not unusual during periods of high humidity | Wipe dry |
Condensation inside fresh food compartment | Frequent or long door openings | Minimise door openings |
Door gasket leaking | Check that gasket is sitting flat and sealing tightly | |
Not unusual during periods of high humidity | Wipe dry | |
Ice buildup inside freezer compartment | Freezer door not closing tightly | Move items in freezer so door can close tightly Check and clean door gasket seal |
In chest freezer over a period of time i.e. will build up this is normal. | Defrost chest freezers if ice build up is more than 6mm deep | |
Taste or odour in ice cubes | Transfer of odour/taste from strong smelling foods | Wrap or cover strong smelling foods |
Door handles out of alignment | With time and usage, movement may occur | |
Door alarm not working - E240B, E249T, E169T only | Refrigerator compartment light not working | Replace bulb |
Tray/bin does not slide in and out evenly | Packaging trapped | Check to ensure no food or packaging is trapped behind the tray/bin |
Runners not extending fully | Holding onto sides of tray/bin, extend the runners fully by using a firm pull - this will reset the runner. |
Fisher & Paykel E16B refrigerator troubleshooting
Problem | Possible causes | What to do |
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Ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud. | Normal ice maker operation. | Refer to ice maker noises. |
Automatic ice maker does not work. | Ice maker not switched on. | Switch on ice maker. |
Bin is in the wrong way or not at all. | Place bin so scoop is on the right side. Ice bin sits directly under ice maker on top left side of freezer. | |
Water supply turned off or not connected. | Connect water supply. | |
Freezer compartment not working. | Contact Customer Care. | |
Water pressure too low. | Check water pressure. | |
Water line kinked/squashed. | Check water line for kinks/squashing. | |
Filter clogged. | Water filter may need replacing. | |
Ice cubes have odour/taste. | Unsealed packages may be | Old cubes need to be discarded. |
transmitting odour/taste. | Ensure food packaging is sealed. | |
Interior of freezer needs cleaning. | Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed. Clean refrigerator. | |
Poor taste from incoming water. | Filter may need changing. | |
A filter needs to be installed. | ||
Slow ice cube freezing. | Doors left ajar. | Close door. |
Freezer compartment too warm. | Turn temperature to a colder setting | |
Water has poor taste/odour. | Refrigerator not used for an extended period. | Dispense 3 L or 3 qt water so fresh water supply is replenished. |
Water dispenser does not work and/or (§) icon flashing. | Water supply turned off or not connected. | Turn water on. Press dispenser for 2 mins to remove trapped air from water line and to fill the water system. |
Supply line may be blocked. | Check supply for kinks or leaks. | |
On first installation there may be air in water system. | To remove air, run a litre or a quart of water through the dispenser. | |
Filter may be blocked and need replacing. | Replace filter. | |
Dispenser lock activated. | Hold down the\f and = buttons for 2 seconds. | |
Water frozen in tank. | Increase temperature to a warmer setting in fresh food compartment and freezer. | |
Water in first glass is warm. | Water dispenser not used for extended period. | Allow 24 hrs for water to cool to set temperature. |
Tank capacity used recently. | Allow water time to cool. | |
Filter warning light © is flashing. | Filter needs replacing. | Replace filter as soon as possible. |
Wet ice/ice clumping. | Low water pressure. | Check water pressure. |
Filter blocked. | Replace filter. | |
Measured Fill amount of water is inaccurate. | Measured Fill needs recalibration. | Recalibrate. |