Fisher & Paykel RX216, RX256 Water flow is, Slower than, Normal, Not cold, Water appears, Cloudy

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Troubleshooting

Ice and water

Problem	Possible causes	What to do
Water flow is	Water pressure is too low.	Water pressure must be between 35 to 100
slower than		pounds per square inch to function properly.
normal.		A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square
		inch is recommended for refrigerators with
		water filters.
	Saddle valve not open	Open saddle valve completely.
	completely.
	Improper saddle valve was	See connecting the water supply,
	installed.	pages 9 – 10. Self-piercing and 3⁄16” (4.7 mm)
		saddle valves cause low water pressure and
		may clog the line over time. The manufacturer
		is not responsible for property damage due to
		improper installation or water connection.
	Copper tubing has kinks.	Turn off water supply and remove kinks.
		If kinks cannot be removed, replace tubing.
	Water filter is clogged or	Change water filter (see page 25).
	needs to be changed.
	Water valve not opened	Open water valve completely and check
	completely.	for leaks. The minimum flow at dispenser is
		approximately 10 fluid ounces in nine seconds
		with a new filter in place or approximately 10
		fluid ounces in five seconds without a filter.
Dispenser water is	Refrigerator has been	Allow approximately 12 hours for water in
not cold.	recently installed.	holding tank to chill.
	Water supply in holding
	tank has been depleted.
Water appears	Air or air bubbles in water.	This is normal when first using the dispenser
cloudy.		and will disappear with use.
Particles in water	Carbon dust from water	Initial water ejected through cartridge may
and/or ice cubes.	filter cartridge.	contain harmless carbon dust flushed from
		cartridge. Will disappear after the first few
		uses.
	Concentrations of minerals	Particles are not harmful and naturally occur in
	in water will form particles	water supplies.
	when water becomes
	frozen and melts.