User Guide
Table Of Contents
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Ice & Water models only
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Water has poor 
taste/odor
Refrigerator not used for 
anextended period.
Flush the water filtration system. 
Dispense and discard 1 gal (4L) of 
water, this will ensure the water tank 
isrefilled with fresh water.
Poor incoming 
water quality
Refrigerator not used for 
anextended period.
Flush the water filtration system. 
Dispense and discard 1 gal (4L) of 
water, this will ensure the water tank 
isrefilled with fresh water.
Water dispenser 
does not work
Water supply turned off or 
not connected.
Turn water on.
Supply line may be blocked. Check incoming connection for kinks 
or leaks.
On first installation there 
may be air in water system.
To remove air, run 1 gal (4L) of water 
through the dispenser. 
Filter may be blocked and 
needs replacing.
Replace filter cartridge. Replacement 
filter cartridges can be purchased 
online from fisherpaykel.com or by 
calling Fisher&Paykel Customer Care. 
Water frozen in tank. Increase temperature to a warmer 
setting in refrigerator compartment 
andfreezer.
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.
Drips overflow 
drip tray
Air trapped in tank. Flush the water filtration system.
Dispense and discard 1 gal (4L) of 
water, then rest the dispenser pad for 
a further 2minutes.
Dispense and discard a further 1gal 
(4L) of water. This will displace trapped 
air in the water tank and filter system. 
New filter installed.
Water flow rate 
has slowed 
down
Filter cartridge is restricted. 
Check if filter icon is 
illuminating.
Replace filter cartridge. Replacement 
filter cartridges can be purchased 
online from fisherpaykel.com or by 
calling Fisher&Paykel Customer Care. 
Kinked water supply line.
Ice buildup 
inside freezer 
compartment
Freezer door not closing 
tightly.
Arrange items in freezer so door can 
close tightly.
Check and clean door gasket seal.
Ice maker sounds
Normal ice maker operation. See ‘User warnings and sounds’ section.
Small or large 
ice cubes
Insufficient or excessive 
water pressure.
Check water pressure.
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