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USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS
Faults
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Count the number of beeps made when the refrigerator compartment door is opened.
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Record the number and sequence of temperature lights displayed on the internal control
panel and contact a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician in order to
repair the fault. You can do this by going online to fisherpaykel.com or by contacting our
Customer Care Centre.
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To silence the fault alarm press any button on the
internal
control panel.
Normal refrigerator sounds
ActiveSmart™ refrigerators are designed to have excellent energy ratings and cooling
performance. As a result, you may hear sounds somewhat different to your old refrigerator.
Normal operational sounds include:
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Fan air flow sound.
ActiveSmart™ refrigerators have fans which change speed depending
on demand. During cooling periods, such as after frequent door openings, fans circulate
the cold air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments producing
some air flow sound. This is quite normal.
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Cracking or popping sounds.
This may occur when the automatic defrost function
is operating.
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Running water sound.
This is the liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard
as a boiling or gurgling noise.
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An audible 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 ai
r pressure.
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Humming sounds.
This is the compressor running and is quite normal.
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Gasket noises.
Normally occur over time due to a build up of dirt and/or grime. See
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Ice maker and water dispenser sounds:
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Motor operation (low humming).
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Running water as the ice maker and/or water tank fills.
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Water valve opening and closing (hissing sound).
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Loosened from the ice molding tray (cracking).
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Ice dropping into bin (clunking).
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Other sounds may be heard for the following reasons:
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Cabinet not level
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Floor uneven or weak
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Bottles or jars rattling on shelves
