Fisher & Paykel Resolving Problems with Refrigerators

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Before you call for service

Solving operating problems

Problem

Possible causes

What to do

Unfamiliar noises coming from appliance.

Freezer is defrosting.

This is normal.

Refrigerant noises, eg. cracking,

This is normal. Refer to Operating Sounds

popping, hissing, running water,

section.

humming.

 

 

 

Condensation inside fresh food compartment.

Frequent or long drawer

Minimize drawer openings.

openings.

 

 

 

Drawer not sealing or closing

Move items in compartment so drawer can

properly.

close tightly.

 

Check that seal is sitting flat and sealing

 

tightly.

 

Check that drawer skin is not clashing with

 

surrounding cabinetry.

 

 

High humidity environment.

May occur during periods of high

 

humidity. Wipe dry.

Drawer hard to

Appliance may not be level.

Refer to installation instructions.

open or close.

 

 

Slides not extending fully.

Hold onto sides of drawer or tray, extend

Tray or bin hard

 

the slides fully and evenly by using a

to pull out.

 

 

firm pull on both sides. This will reset the

 

 

 

 

slides.

 

 

 

 

Food or packaging trapped.

Move items in compartment so drawer can

 

 

close tightly.

 

 

 

 

Drawer not sealing or closing

Check that seal is sitting flat and sealing

 

properly.

tightly.

 

 

 

 

Note: When compartment is set to Freezer mode slides will not move as freely

 

as they will when set to the Fridge modes due to low temperature.

Slides not

 

Hold onto sides of drawer or tray, extend

extending fully.

 

the slides fully and evenly by using a

 

 

firm pull on both sides. This will reset the

 

 

slides.

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Contents CoolDrawer English Español Pág 54 Français 108 Contents Introduction Important safety instructions DisposalElectrical Power failure food safety CleaningStoring food and drinks Before you start Before placing food in the compartmentEnergy efficiency Control panel features Getting started quicklyOperating instructions To use the control panel Customizing the storage environment Storage modesFreezer mode To use Freezer modeAdditional freezer mode functions Bottle ChillTo use the Bottle Chill function Fast FreezeTo use the Fast Freeze function Deep FreezeTo use the Deep Freeze function Chill mode To use Chill modeFridge mode To use Fridge modeFruit and vegetable Humidity Control System HCS Humidity control coverTo adjust the humidity setting Humidity controlPantry mode To use Pantry modeSensitive food Cool cupboardAdditional uses for Pantry mode General FoodsWine mode Long-term storageShort-term storage / serving To use Wine mode Cellar Default SettingWhite wine Red wineWhich storage mode should I use? Approximate storage time Recommended storage mode Frozen Dairy productsEggs Deli itemsWhich storage mode should I use? OtherWhich storage mode should I use? Recommended humidity setting Recommended storage mode Approximate storage timeSelect Fruit humidity setting for storage bin refer to Temperature adjustment To adjust the temperatureGeneral operating instructions Sabbath mode To use the Key Lock modeTo use the Sabbath mode When the appliance is in Sabbath modeFault Alarm Drawer alarmsControl panel beeps To turn control panel beeps on or offCustomizable storage containers Normal operating sounds Normal operational sounds includeFood storage tips Why do foods spoil? How can you slow down food spoilage?Food storage tips fresh food Keeping food freshDairy foods and eggs Red meatFish and seafood Precooked foods and leftovers How should cooked meats be stored?Herbs and spices Salad dressings and saucesFruit and vegetable care Micro-organism growthTemperature sensitive fruits and vegetables Points to rememberEthylene Gas Food sensitive to ethyleneFood storage tips frozen food Frozen food careFast freezing of food Temperature PackagingTime AmountMeat, poultry and game FishVegetables Prepared and cooked foodsFood storage tips food safety Keeping food safeClean CookCaring for your appliance InteriorExterior Vacation timeBefore you call for service Please read the following pages before you call for serviceSolving operating problems What to doDrawer hard to Open or closeTray or bin hard To pull outWhen set to Fridge modeWhen set to Chill StorageWater Storage binsOdor coming From applianceThis warranty does not cover Fisher & Paykel undertakes toPlease keep this User Guide in a safe place Limited warranty USA, CA How long does this limited warranty last?For USA and Canadian markets only Limited warranty USA, CA Commercial use No other warrantiesHow to get service Before you call for serviceToll Free +64 9 273 162