Fisher & Paykel RX256DT7X1 Troubleshooting, Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	WHAT TO DO
Freezer control and	Refrigerator is in defrost mode.	Normal operation.
lights are on, but		Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.
compressor is
not operating
Temperature-	Control settings are too low.	See page 8 to adjust controls.
controlled drawers	Freezer controls are set too low.	See page 8 to adjust controls.
are too warm	Drawer is improperly positioned.	See page 13 to verify drawer positioning.
Refrigerator does	Refrigerator is not plugged in.	Plug in refrigerator.
not operate	Touch temperature controls are set	See page 8 to adjust controls.
	to “–”.
	Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker	Replace any blown fuses.
	needs to be reset.	Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary.
	Power outage has occurred.	Call local power company listing to report outage.
Refrigerator still	Refrigerator is malfunctioning.	Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another
won’t operate		refrigerator. If another refrigerator is not available,
		place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food.
		Warranty does not cover food loss.
		Contact service for assistance.
Food temperature	Condenser coils are dirty.	Clean according to the chart on page 23.
is too cold	Refrigerator or freezer controls are	See page 8 to adjust controls.
	set too high.
	Food is too close to upper left air inlet.	Relocate food.
Food temperature	Door is not closing properly.	Refrigerator is not level. See page 5 for details on
is too warm		how to level your refrigerator.
		Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary,
		according to the chart on page 23.
		Check for internal obstructions that are keeping
		door from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed
		drawers, ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored
		containers, etc.)
	Controls need to be adjusted.	See page 8 to adjust controls.
	Condenser coils are dirty.	Clean according to the chart on page 23.
	Rear air grille is blocked.	Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator
		to make sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grilles
		are located under crisper drawers.
	Door has been opened frequently, or	Reduce time door is open. Organize food items
	has been opened for long periods of time.	efficiently to assure door is open for as short
		a time as possible.
	Food has recently been added.	Allow time for recently added food to reach
		refrigerator or freezer temperature.
Refrigerator has	Odor producing foods should be	Clean according to instructions on page 23.
an odor	covered or wrapped.
	The interior needs cleaning.

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