Fisher & Paykel E522B Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Problem Possible causes What to do
Condensation/
water in the
vegetable bins.
Fruit and vegetables continue
to respire after harvest, giving
off water which can form as
condensation in the bins.
A small amount of condensation is
beneficial for fruit and vegetable storage.
If there is too much water, store fruit
and vegetables loosely wrapped in
plastic bags.
Wipe out water with a cloth.
Set humidity slide to
low humidity setting
Sides of cabinet
are warm.
This is normal.
Warm area on
central door seal
between the two
refrigerator doors
(RF522AD models
only).
This is perfectly normal and is
part of the normal refrigerator
operation.
Condensation
inside fresh food
compartment.
Frequent or long door openings. Minimise door openings.
Door gasket leaking. Check that gasket is sitting flat and
sealing tightly.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
Wipe dry.
Ice buildup
inside freezer
compartment.
Freezer door not closing tightly. Move items in freezer so door can
closetightly.
Check and clean door gasket seal.
In chest freezer over a period
of time, ice will build up, this
isnormal.
Defrost chest freezers if ice build up is
more than 6mm deep.
Taste or odour in
ice cubes.
Transfer of odour/taste from
strong smelling foods.
Wrap or cover strong smelling foods.
Door handles out
of alignment.
With time and usage, movement
may occur .
See Installation instructions – Stability
instructions.
Door alarm not
working – E240B,
E249T, E169T only.
Refrigerator compartment light
not working.
Replace bulb – refer to page 25.
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.
Problem solving checklist