Fisher & Paykel RX216DT7XV2 Installation Instructions And User Manual page 42

Troubleshooting
40
Problem
Refrigerator or
ice maker makes
unfamiliar sounds
or seems too loud.
Temperature-
controlled drawer
and/or bins do
not close freely.
Refrigerator runs
too frequently.
Possible causes
Normal operation.
Contents of drawer or
positioning of items in the
surrounding compartment
could be obstructing
drawer.
Drawer is not in proper
position.
Refrigerator is not level.
Drawer channels are dirty.
Doors have been opened
frequently or for long
periods of time.
Humidity or temperature in
surrounding area is high.
Food has recently been
added.
Refrigerator is exposed to
heat by environment or by
appliances nearby.
Condenser coils are dirty.
Controls need to be
adjusted.
Door is not closing
properly.
Door gaskets are not
sealing properly.
What to do
See page 37.
Reposition food items and containers to avoid
interference with the drawers.
See page 18 for proper drawer placement.
See page 8 for details on how to level your
refrigerator.
Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer
channels.
Reduce time door is open.
Organize food items efficiently to assure door
is open for as short a time as possible.
Allow interior environment to adjust after the
door has been opened.
Normal operation.
Allow time for recently added food to reach
refrigerator or freezer temperature.
Evaluate your refrigerator's environment.
Refrigerator may need to be moved to run
more efficiently.
Clean according to the chart on page 32.
See page 12 or 17 to adjust controls.
Refrigerator is not level, see page 8, Leveling.
Check for internal obstructions that are
keeping door from closing properly (ie
improperly closed drawers, ice buckets,
oversized or improperly stored containers, etc).
Clean according to the chart on page 32.