Problem Solving Checklist
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If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting your local Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorised Service Center or Dealer.
Problem | Possible Causes | What to do | |
Appliance does | No electricity at power | Check that the plug is correctly | |
not operate |
| connected and power switched on | |
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| Check another appliance at the same | |
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| outlet | |
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| Check house fuse | |
Light not | Blown light bulb | Change light bulb | |
working |
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Refrigerator not working | See Maintenance section | ||
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Motor operates | Hot weather | Minimise door opening to allow | |
for long periods | Frequent door openings | temperature to stabilise | |
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| Large amount of food recently |
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| Temperature control set too low | See Temperature control section | |
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| Doors not sealing properly | Check that cabinet is level and gasket | |
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| seals are clean | |
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Storage compartments too warm
Temperature setting not correct | See Temperature control section |
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Frequent door openings | Minimise door openings to allow |
Large amount of food recently | temperature to stabilise |
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added |
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Food freezing in | Temperature setting not correct | See Temperature control section | |
the refrigerator |
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Food placed directly in front of | Move chill sensitive foods away from the | ||
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| air outlets | center back of the shelf | |
Unfamiliar noises | Cabinet not stable or level | See Installation section | |
| Freezer is defrosting |
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Water in the vegetable bins
Condensation is formed by the water produced by vegetables.
A small amount of condensation is beneficial for vegetable storage
If there is too much water, store vegetables loosely wrapped in plastic bags
Wipe out water with a cloth
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