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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible causes

What to do

 

 

 

Water has poor

Refrigerator not used for an

Dispense 10 qt (10 L) water so fresh

taste/odor.

extended period.

water supply is replenished.

 

 

 

Water dispenser

Water supply turned off or not

Turn water on.

does not work.

connected.

Press dispenser for 2 minutes 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

To remove air, run a liter or a quart of

 

air in water system.

water through the dispenser.

 

 

 

 

Filter may be blocked and need

Replace filter (see back of this booklet

 

replacing.

for Customer Care contact details).

 

 

 

 

Dispenser lock activated.

Hold down the button for 2 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water frozen in tank.

Increase temperature to a warmer

 

 

setting in fresh food compartment and

 

 

freezer.

Water in first glass

Water dispenser not used for

Discard first glass of water dispensed.

is warm.

extended period.

 

 

 

 

 

Tank capacity used recently.

Allow water time to cool.

Filter warning light

Filter needs replacing.

Replace filter as soon as possible (refer

is flashing.

 

to pages 22 – 23).

Drips overflow

Air trapped in tank.

Flush 3 qt (3 L) water through

drip-shelf.

 

dispenser, stopping intermittently.

 

 

 

 

New filter installed.

Flush 10 qt (10 L) water through filter

 

 

and then 3 qt (3 L) through dispenser.

 

 

 

Water flow rate has slowed down.

Filter cartridge is restricted.

Replace water filter as soon as possible (refer to pages 22 – 23).

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Fisher & Paykel RF170, RF135 Water has poor, Taste/odor, Water dispenser, Does not work, Is warm, Filter warning light

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