Fisher and Paykel RF175WCLW1 Active Smart RF175 & RF195 User Guide & I - Page 44

Water dispenser

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EN 42 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do Slow ice cube freezing. Water has poor taste/odor. Door may have been left ajar. Freezer compartment too warm. Refrigerator not used for an extended period. Close door. Turn temperature to a colder setting (refer to page 19 for Ice & Water models or page 26 for non-Ice & Water models). Dispense 10 qt (10 L) water so fresh water supply is replenished. Water dispenser does not work. Water in first glass is warm. Filter warning light is flashing. Drips overflow drip-shelf. Water flow rate has slowed down. Taste or odor in ice cubes. 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. Dispenser lock activated. Water frozen in tank. Water dispenser not used for extended period. Tank capacity used recently. Filter needs replacing. Air trapped in tank. New filter installed. Filter cartridge is blocked. Transfer of odor/taste from strong smelling foods. Turn water on. Press dispenser for 1 minute to remove trapped air from water line and to fill the water system. Check supply for kinks or leaks. To remove air, run 3 qt (3 L) of water through the dispenser. Replace filter (see back of this booklet for Customer Care contact details). Hold down the button for 2 seconds. Increase temperature to a warmer setting in fresh food compartment and freezer. Discard first glass of water dispensed. Allow water time to cool. Replace filter as soon as possible (refer to pages 22 - 23). Flush 3 qt (3 L) water through dispenser, stopping intermittently. Flush 3 qt (3 L) water through filter and then 3 qt (3 L) through dispenser. Replace water filter as soon as possible (refer to pages 22 - 23). Wrap or cover strong smelling foods.

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EN
42
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible causes
What to do
Slow ice cube
freezing.
Door may have been left ajar.
Close door.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Turn temperature to a colder setting
(refer to page 19 for Ice & Water models
or page 26 for non-Ice & Water models).
Water has poor
taste/odor.
Refrigerator not used for an
extended period.
Dispense 10 qt (10 L) water so fresh
water supply is replenished.
Water dispenser
does not work.
Water supply turned off or not
connected.
Turn water on.
Press dispenser for 1 minute to remove
trapped air from water line and to fill
the water system.
Supply line may be blocked.
On first installation there may be
air in water system.
Check supply for kinks or leaks.
To remove air, run 3 qt (3 L) of water
through the dispenser.
Filter may be blocked and need
replacing.
Replace filter (see back of this booklet
for Customer Care contact details).
Dispenser lock activated.
Hold down the
button for 2 seconds.
Water frozen in tank.
Increase temperature to a warmer
setting in fresh food compartment and
freezer.
Water in first glass
is warm.
Water dispenser not used for
extended period.
Discard first glass of water dispensed.
Tank capacity used recently.
Allow water time to cool.
Filter warning light
is flashing.
Filter needs replacing.
Replace filter as soon as possible (refer
to pages 22 – 23).
Drips overflow
drip-shelf.
Air trapped in tank.
Flush 3 qt (3 L) water through
dispenser, stopping intermittently.
New filter installed.
Flush 3 qt (3 L) water through filter and
then 3 qt (3 L) through dispenser.
Water flow rate has
slowed down.
Filter cartridge is blocked.
Replace water filter as soon as possible
(refer to pages 22 – 23).
Taste or odor in ice
cubes.
Transfer of odor/taste from
strong smelling foods.
Wrap or cover strong smelling foods.