Fisher & Paykel RF522A, RF610A, RF522W, RF540A Troubleshooting, All models, Excessive gasket

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Troubleshooting

All models

Problem	Possible causes	What to do
Exterior of	This is normal.
cabinet is warm.

Warm area on central door seal (French door models only).

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 periods of	Wipe dry.
high humidity.

Door handles out	With time and usage, movement	See Installation instructions – Stability
of alignment.	may occur.	instructions (pages 7 – 11).
Tray/bin does not	Packaging trapped.	Check to ensure no food or packaging is
slide in and out		trapped behind the tray/bin.
evenly.
	Runners not extending fully.	Holding onto sides of tray/bin, extend the
		runners fully by using a firm pull – this will
		reset the runner.
Taste of odour in	Transfer of odour/taste from	Wrap or cover strong smelling foods.
ice cubes.	strong smelling foods.
Excessive gasket	May be due to a build up of dirt	Clean gasket and apply Armorall.
noise.	and/or grime.
Door not closing.	An obstruction is blocking door	Move obstruction.
	closing.
	Soft closing door feature failure	Soft closing door feature is not serviceable
	(soft closing door models only).	by user.