Fisher & Paykel RX693, RX616 Water flow is, Slower than, Normal, Not cold, Water appears, Cloudy

Troubleshooting

Ice and water (RX693 / RX594 models only)

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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.	page 9. Self-piercing and 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 (if fitted)	Change water filter (see page 29).
	is clogged or needs to
	be changed.
	Water valve not opened	Open water valve completely and check
	completely.	for leaks. The minimum flow at dispenser is
		approximately 285 ml in nine seconds with a
		new filter in place or approximately 285 ml 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
and/or ice cubes.	filter cartridge.	may 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 water will form particles	in water supplies.
	when water becomes
	frozen and melts.