Fisher & Paykel DCS ActiveSmart RS36W80 User Manual page 39

Ice & Water models only
PROBLEM
Water has poor
taste/odor.
Water dispenser
does not work.
Water in first
glass is warm.
Drips overflow
drip tray.
Water flow rate
has slowed down.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Refrigerator not used for an
extended period.
Water supply turned off or
not connected.
Supply line may be blocked.
On first installation there
may be air in water system.
Filter may be blocked and
needs replacing.
Water frozen in tank.
Water dispenser not used
for extended period.
Tank capacity used recently.
Air trapped in tank.
New filter installed.
Filter cartridge is restricted.
Check if filter icon is
illuminating.
WHAT TO DO
Flush the water filtration system.
Dispense and discard 4qt (4L) of
water, this will ensure the water tank
is refilled with fresh water.
Turn water on.
Check supply for kinks or leaks.
To remove air, run 4qt (4L) of water
through the dispenser.
Replace filter (product parts and
accessories can be purchased
through our Customer Care Center
(part number: 839041).
Increase temperature to a warmer
setting in fresh food compartment
and freezer.
Discard first glass of water
dispensed.
Allow water time to cool.
Flush the water filtration system.
Dispense and discard 4qt (4L) of
water, then rest the dispenser pad
for a further 2 minutes.
Dispense and discard a further 4qt
(4L) of water. This will displace
trapped air in the water tank and
filter system.
Replace filter cartridge (product
parts and accessories can be
purchased through our Customer
Care Center (part number: 839041).
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