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841801 - AUGUST 2014 The specifications and servicing procedures outlined in this manual are subject to change without notice. The latest version is indicated by the reprint date and replaces any earlier editions. Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd Fisher & Paykel Customer Services Pty Ltd 78 Springs Road, PO Box 798, Cleveland, QLD 4163 East Tamaki...
841801 SAFETY & WARNINGS WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Read and follow the SAFETY AND WARNINGS outlined in this user guide before operating the appliance. Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. This refrigerator contains flammable refrigerant Isobutane (R600a).
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841801 Cleaning Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning section of the Use & Care booklet for further advice. Disposal Extreme care must be taken when disposing of your old appliance to avoid hazards: –...
841801 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance operates correctly. Power The appliance must be installed so the plug is accessible. To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator to its own power point.
841801 Product & Cabinetry Dimensions PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of product (to top of hinge) 1795 Overall width of product Overall depth of product (excludes handle, includes evaporator) CABINETRY DIMENSIONS Inside height of cavity Flush with refrigerator chassis – full door rotation 1845 Inside width Inside depth...
841801 Positioning The Appliance Choosing the right location This appliance should be installed in a room that is dry and well ventilated. To provide adequate ventilation, make sure the refrigerator is at least 20 mm clear on all sides from kitchen cabinetry, and 30 mm from the back wall.
841801 Fig.1 Removing the kick-strip Fig.2 Releasing the water coupler 2.6.1 The Freezer Door 1 Undo the hinge cover screw and remove the cover (Fig.3), the clips holding the cover must be released first. Unclip the front section of the hinge cover, then push the cover towards the centre of the appliance and pull upwards to release.
841801 Levelling The Refrigerator And Adjusting The Doors Make sure that the appliance is on solid level flooring. If the refrigerator is placed on a plinth, the plinth must be flat and constructed from strong, fire resistant materials. The refrigerator may require some alignment before connecting to the power supply.
841801 2.8.1 Fitting The Water Filter 1 Measure out and cut the length of tube required from the filter to the refrigerator, and from the filter to the water supply. When cutting, make sure the tube ends are square and clean. 2 Push fit one of the tubes into the water filter (Fig.
841801 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Ice & Water Control Panel 1 Water and ice dispenser button Filter change status icon 2 Icemaker on/off button Icemaker on status icon 3 Freezer temperature button Max Cool icon 4 Refrigerator temperature button Fast Freeze icon 5 Function select button Holiday icon 6 Function set button...
841801 Holiday Function IMPORTANT! Before selecting the holiday function, remove all perishable food and drink from the refrigerator compartment, as perishable items may become unsafe to consume. This feature allows the customer to leave the refrigerator section unused while the freezer section operates as normal.
841801 2. Press the Function Set button. The Fast Freeze function will activate. To turn off, before automatic deactivation 1. Press the Function button until the Fast Freeze icon is selected. 2. Press the Function Set button. The Fast Freeze icon will turn off. The Fast Freeze function is now deactivated.
841801 USING THE ICEMAKER First Use Of The Ice Maker/Water Dispenser Check that the refrigerator is switched on and has been cooling for at least 2 hours before use (refer to Sections 3.6 and 3.7 – the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer). ...
841801 Removing And Replacing The Ice Box To remove the icebox, lift the box and then pull forwards, releasing the unit (Fig.11). Note: Water moisture may have condensed and frozen the icebox in place. When replacing the ice bin, if it does not fit easily, remove the box and turn the cam mechanism 90°...
841801 CONTROL PRINCIPAL AND RELATED TEST FUNCTIONS Main Functions Air Circulation within the cabinet is computer controlled. There is a single evaporator and fan in the freezer compartment. Air is circulated into the refrigeration compartment by means of this fan and the refrigeration compartment temperature is controlled through the opening and closing of the electronic damper to achieve temperature control in both compartments through the running and stopping of compressor.
841801 Ice-detection: When the icemaker is working and ready to carry out an ice harvest, the icemaker bail arm firstly moves downwards to detect if the ice bin is full. If the bail arm can move to the lowest position, it means that the ice-bin is not full and it can continue with a full ice harvest.
841801 If the defrost sensor temperature is equal to or greater than 7 C, the defrost heater will work for 10 seconds and then switch off. If the defrost sensor temperature is less than 7 C, the defrost heater will keep working until the sensor temperature reaches 7 C and then switch off.
841801 SYSTEM FLOW PRINCIPLES System Component List of system components Evaporator Suction Line Freezer Mullion Condenser Condenser Brazed Joint Suction Line Brazed Joint Filter Drier Capillary Tube Process Pipe Refrigerator Mullion...
841801 SENSORS & FAULT CODES Sensor Location REF. SENSOR LOCATION FUNCTION Ambient Sensor Under LH hinge cover Measure ambient temperature PC Sensor 1 Beside air vent in PC Measure PC temperature PC Sensor 2 RH side of PC cabinet Measure PC temperature Icemaker Mould Sensor Under ice bin in FC Measure ice bin temperature...
841801 Fault Code List FAULT INDICATION MALFUCTION FAULT CODE MEANING FC Sensor Fault Normal FC sensor is short circuit or open circuit Ambient Sensor Fault Normal Ambient sensor is short circuit or open circuit PC1 Sensor Fault Normal PC1 sensor is short circuit or open circuit PC2 Sensor Fault Normal PC2 sensor is short circuit or open circuit...
841801 ICE & WATER LINE LAYOUT The water lines split two ways from the water valves, one way to the icemaker and the other to the water tank, and then to dispenser. Cold water principle: Water enters the water tank in the PC where it is chilled for drinking before flowing to the dispenser. Icemaker principle: Water enters the icemaker from the water valve located at the back of the cabinet.
841801 DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Note: Unplug the power cord from the outlet when dismantling the refrigerator; 10.1 Ice-Crushed Motor Disassembly 1. Remove the ice storage bin by lifting upwards and pulling forward at the same time. 2. Remove the two screws that attach the ice maker to the roof of the freezer.
841801 10.2 User Display Panel Disassembly 1. Remove 2 screws securing the bottom of the control panel assembly; 2. Remove the display panel with the aid of a suction cup and disconnect the harness. 3. Remove 2 screws securing the display PCB to the front panel.
841801 10.3 PC Damper Removal Remove the lower cover by depressing the face of it to disengage the two clips. Remove the 2 screws from the rear cover to release the cover housing. Disconnect both plugs of the wiring harness, then pull the damper housing down and away from the side wall.
841801 10.4 Evaporator Cover Removal Remove the screw cover in the centre of the duct cover and remove the screw securing the cover to the rear wall. Using a suction cup, pull the duct cover away from the rear wall. Unplug the fan harness and remove the fan housing.
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841801 Remove the evaporator cover. This exposes the evaporator.
841801 TROUBLESHOOTING 11.1 Fault Finding PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON REMEDY Moisture accumulates on the 1. Hot & moist climate. 1. Accumulation of frost and refrigerator’s inner walls. moisture is accelerated in such climate. 2. The doors are not closed 2. Make sure the refrigerator is tightly.
841801 PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON REMEDY Too high a temperature in the 1. The door is opened too 1. Warm air enters the refrigerator refrigerator. frequently or for too long a and causes it to start time. frequently. Do not open the door as often.
841801 11.2.2 No Crushed Ice CHECK STEPS 1. Open the FC door and ensure that the selecting bar under the ice storage box is not stuck into the selecting valve. 2. Disassemble the ice storage box and make sure that the ice blade is in good condition.
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