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USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS
Faults
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In the unlikely event a fault occurs, 4rapid beeps will be heard and the fault
will be displayed on the control panel.
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Record the fault code displayed on the control panel and contact a
Fisher&Paykeltrained and supported service technician in order to repair thefault. You
can do this by going online to fisherpaykel.com or bycontactingourCustomer Care
Center.
Normal appliance sounds
Integrated Columns has been designed to have excellent energy ratings and cooling
performance. As a result, it can produce sounds somewhat different to your oldappliance.
WARNING/
SOUND
DESCRIPTION
Low frequency
ticking
This is the valve that controls cooling to each compartment. This noise will only last
for a few seconds at a time.
Fan air flow Integrated Columns has fans which change speed depending on demand. During
cooling periods, such as after frequent door openings, fans circulate thecoldair in
the appliance producing some air flow sound. This is quite normal.
Cracking or
popping
This may occur when the automatic defrost function is operating.
Running water This is the liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard
as a boiling or gurgling noise.
Hissing sound
after closing the
freezer door
This is due to the pressure difference between the warm air that has entered the
cabinet and suddenly cooled, and the outside airpressure.
Humming This is the compressor running and is quite normal.
Gasket Normally occur over time due to a build up of dirt and/or grime. See ‘Exterior
cleaning’ section.
Ice maker Motor operation (low humming).
Running water as the ice maker and/or water tank fills.
Water valve opening and closing (hissing sound).
Loosened from the ice molding tray (cracking).
Ice dropping into bin (clunking).
Other sounds Cabinet not stable or level.
Bottles or jars rattling on shelves.
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