Problem Solving Checklist - Fisher & Paykel 635 Active Smart Service Manual

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Problem Solving Checklist

Problem
Icemaker makes
unfamiliar sounds or
seems too loud.
Automatic Icemaker
does not work
Ice cubes have odour
/taste
Slow ice cube freezing Door may have been left ajar.
Water has poor
taste/odour
Water dispenser does
not work and/or
icon flashing.
Water in first glass is
warm
Filter warning
icon is flashing
Wet ice/ice clumping
Possible Causes
Normal icemaker operation.
Icemaker has not been switched
on.
Bin is in the wrong way or no bin at
all.
Water supply turned off or not
connected.
Freezer compartment not working.
Water pressure too low.
Water line/squashed.
Fill tube heater faulty.
Filter clogged.
Unsealed packages may be
transmitting odour/taste.
Interior of freezer needs cleaning.
Poor taste from incoming water.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Refrigerator not used for extended
period.
Water supply turned off or not
connected.
Supply line may be blocked. On first
installation there may be air in the
water system.
Filter may be blocked and needs
replacing.
Dispenser lock activated.
Water frozen in tank.
Water dispenser not used for
extended periods.
Tank capacity used recently.
Filter needs replacing.
Low water pressure.
Filter blocked.
Refer to normal operating noises (Section
8.8).
Switch on icemaker.
Place bin so scoop is on the right hand
side.
Ice bin sits directly under icemaker on top
left hand side of freezer.
Connect to water supply or turn water on.
Icemaker will not operate if temperature of
FC is above -10ºC (14
diagnostics and rectify.
Check water pressure.
Check water lines for kinks/ squashed.
Check fill tube heater (refer to Section
11.1.10).
Water filter may need replacing.
Old cubes need to be discarded.
Ensure food packaging is sealed.
Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and
washed.
Refrigerator requires cleaning.
Filter may need changing.
If no filter has been installed, filter may
need to be installed.
Check door closing to identify any potential
causes (gasket sticking, door closing hook).
Check PC and FC settings.
Check temperature of FC and download if
required for any potential reasons for poor
temperatures (e.g. excessive usage).
Dispense 3 litres of water so fresh water
supply is replenished.
Press dispenser for 2 minutes to remove
trapped air from water line and to fill the
water system.
Check supply for kinks or leaks.
To remove air, run a litre or a quart of water
through the dispenser.
Replace filter
Hold down the LOCK button for 2 seconds.
Check the setting of the PC and FC and
increase if necessary.
Check download to review excessive usage
and cycle of compressor.
Allow 24 hours for water to cool to set
temperature.
Allow water time to cool.
Replace filter as soon as possible.
Check pressure-reducing valve.
Check for low pressure.
Replace filter.
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