Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RF500QNUB1 User Manual page 37

Ice & Water models only
PROBLEM
Ice build up
inside freezer
compartment
Ice maker
makes unfamiliar
sounds or
seems too loud
Ice boost
function not
increasing rate of
ice production
Water has poor
taste/odour
Water dispenser
does not work
Water in first
glass is warm
Drips overflow
drip-shelf
Water flow rate
has slowed down
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Freezer door not closing tightly.
Normal ice maker operation.
Ambient temperature very warm.
Refrigerator is in high usage.
Refrigerator not used for an
extended period.
New filter installed.
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
need replacing.
activated.
DISPENSER LOCK
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.
WHAT TO DO
Arrange items in freezer so door
can close tightly.
Check and clean door gasket seal.
Refer to section 'User warnings
and sounds'.
Minimise door openings.
Dispense 8L of water so fresh
water supply is replenished.
Turn water on.
Press dispenser for four minutes
to remove trapped air from water
line and to fill the water system.
Check supply for kinks or leaks.
To remove air, run 8L of water
through the dispenser.
Replace filter (see your 'Service
& Warranty' document provided
with your refrigerator).
Press and hold for
four seconds.
Increase temperature to a
warmer setting in refrigerator
compartment and freezer.
Discard first glass of
water dispensed.
Allow water time to cool.
Flush 8L water through dispenser,
stopping intermittently.
Flush 8L water through dispenser,
stopping intermittently.
Replace filter as soon as possible.
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