EN 42 Troubleshooting

EN 42 Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible causes

What to do

Slow ice cube freezing.

Door may have been left ajar.

Close door.

 

 

Freezer compartment too warm.

Turn temperature to a colder setting

 

(refer to page 19 for Ice & Water models

 

or page 26 for non-Ice & Water models).

 

 

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 1 minute 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 3 qt (3 L) of water

 

air in water system.

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 3 qt (3 L) water through filter and

 

 

then 3 qt (3 L) through dispenser.

Water flow rate has

Filter cartridge is blocked.

Replace water filter as soon as possible

slowed down.

 

(refer to pages 22 – 23).

Taste or odor in ice

Transfer of odor/taste from

Wrap or cover strong smelling foods.

cubes.

strong smelling foods.

 

 

 

 

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Fisher & Paykel RF175W, RF195A installation instructions EN 42 Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible causes, What to do