Fisher & Paykel Refrigerator & Freezer manual Taste or odour

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Problem Solving Checklist

Problem

Possible Causes

What to do

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	Wipe dry
periods of high humidity

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	Defrost chest freezers if ice build up is
of time i.e. will build up this is	more than 6mm deep
normal.

Taste or odour in	Transfer of odour/taste from	Wrap or cover strong smelling foods
ice cubes	strong smelling foods
Door handles out	With time and usage, movement	See Installation: four alignment essential
of alignment	may occur	requirements – Stability instructions
Door alarm not	Refrigerator compartment light	Replace bulb – refer to page 22
working – E240B,	not working
E249T, E169T only

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.

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Contents Refrigerator & Freezer Page Contents Electrical DisposalPower Failure Food Safety CleaningStoring Food and Drinks Power Installation Four Essential RequirementsLocation StabilityEnergy Efficiency Ventilation and InstallationMoving Your Refrigerator Moving or Storing Your RefrigeratorStoring Your Refrigerator or Freezer Holiday TimeDoor Conversion Hinge Cover Active Smart Operating Instructions Temperature ControlFresh Food Compartment Freezer Food CompartmentNormal Refrigerator Sounds Sabbath ModeActive Smart Special Features Divider Instructions Where Fitted Fault AlarmsBottle Rack Where Fitted Roll Out Drawer Model E415HReplacement of the Interior Light Halogen Light Bulb Active Smart MaintenanceInterior Active Smart Cleaning Care Interior/ExteriorExterior Stainless Exterior Door Other Exterior SurfacesInterior Glass Shelves Active Smart Cleaning Care Special FeaturesTo Remove Trays or Fixed Bins To Replace Trays or Fixed BinsImportant Notice Turn shelf upside down To attach humidity slides onto shelf Humidity Control System Where FittedRoll Out Fruit and Vegetable Bin E415H Cyclic and Compact Operating Instructions Door Alarms E169T, E240B, E249T Only Cyclic and Compact Special Features and MaintenanceReplacement of Interior Light P120 Ice BoxExterior Brushed Stainless Exterior Door Cyclic & Compact Cleaning Care Interior/ExteriorCyclic and Compact Cleaning Care Special Features Vegetable Bin 525mm Wide Models Except P120 ModelsFruit and Vegetable Bins and Cover 635mm Wide Models Cyclic and Compact Cleaning Care Defrosting Model C170TDefrosting Models with Ice Boxes Chest Freezer Operating Instructions Vertical Freezer Operating InstructionsChest Freezers Special Features and Maintenance Defrosting your Chest FreezerFreezer Baskets Storing Food in Your Refrigerator Fresh Food CareDairy Foods and Eggs Poultry Red MeatFish and Seafood Precooked Foods and LeftoversStoring Food in Your Freezer Frozen Food CareRecommended Freezer Storage Times Fish Meat, Poultry and GameVegetables Prepared and Cooked FoodsProblem Possible Causes What to do Problem Solving ChecklistTaste or odour Customer Care Before You Call for Service or Assistance…New Zealand If You Need Assistance Australia If You Need AssistanceFeel free to contact us at our website on For the Rest of the World…NZ AU UK PAC