Fisher and Paykel RF170WLKUX6 User Guide - Page 47

Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING All models PROBLEM Unfamiliar noises. Water in the vegetable bins. Exterior of cabinet is warm. Warm spot on central door seal. (French door models only). Condensation on outside of refrigerator/ freezer. Condensation inside fresh food compartment. Door handles out of alignment. Tray/bin does not slide in and out evenly. Appliance operating inefficiently. POSSIBLE CAUSES Cabinet not stable or level. Freezer is defrosting. Condensation is formed by the water produced by fruit and vegetables. This is normal. You may feel a warm spot at times on the central seal between the two refrigerator doors. Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Frequent or long door openings. Door gasket leaking. Not unusual during periods of high humidity. With time and usage, movement may occur. Packaging trapped. Runners not extending fully. Accumulation of dust on or behind the rear compartment cover. WHAT TO DO Refer to sections 'Installation instructions' or 'ActiveSmart™ user warnings and sounds' . A small amount of condensation is beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage. Wipe out water with a cloth. Set humidity slide to low humidity setting This is perfectly normal and is part of the normal refrigerator operation. Wipe dry. Minimize door openings. Check that gasket is sitting flat and sealing tightly. Wipe dry. Refer to section 'Installation instructions'. Check to ensure no food or packaging is trapped behind the tray/bin. Holding onto sides of tray/bin, extend the runners fully by using a firm pull - this will reset the runner. Refer to section 'Cleaning and caring for your refrigerator'. If problem persists please contact Customer Care. 45

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TROUBLESHOOTING
All models
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Unfamiliar
noises.
Cabinet not stable or level.
Refer to sections ‘Installation
instructions’ or ’ActiveSmart™ user
warnings and sounds’ .
Freezer is defrosting.
Water in the
vegetable bins.
Condensation is formed by
the water produced by fruit
and vegetables.
A small amount of condensation is
beneficial for fruit and vegetable
storage.
Wipe out water with a cloth.
Set humidity slide to
low humidity setting
Exterior of
cabinet is warm.
This is normal.
Warm spot on
central door
seal. (French
door models
only).
You may feel a warm spot
at times on the central seal
between the two refrigerator
doors.
This is perfectly normal and is part
of the normal refrigerator operation.
Condensation
on outside of
refrigerator/
freezer.
Not unusual during periods of
high humidity.
Wipe dry.
Condensation
inside fresh food
compartment.
Frequent or long door
openings.
Minimize door openings.
Door gasket leaking.
Check that gasket is sitting flat and
sealing tightly.
Not unusual during periods of
high humidity.
Wipe dry.
Door handles
out of
alignment.
With time and usage,
movement may occur.
Refer to section ‘Installation
instructions’.
Tray/bin does
not slide in and
out evenly.
Packaging trapped.
Check to ensure no food or
packaging is trapped behind the
tray/bin.
Runners not extending fully.
Holding onto sides of tray/bin,
extend the runners fully by using a
firm pull — this will reset the runner.
Appliance
operating
inefficiently.
Accumulation of dust on or
behind the rear compartment
cover.
Refer to section ‘Cleaning and caring
for your refrigerator’.
If problem persists please contact
Customer Care.