Owner's Guide
20
USER WARNINGS AND SOUNDS
Faults
In the unlikely event a fault occurs, 4rapid beeps will be heard and the fault
will be displayed on the control panel.
– 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
youroldappliance.
Normal operational sounds include:
Low frequency ticking sound. 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 sound. 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 sounds. This may occur when the automatic defrost function
isoperating.
Running water sound. This is the liquid refrigerant in the system and can be heard
asaboiling or gurgling noise.
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,
andtheoutside airpressure.
Humming sounds. This is the compressor running and is quite normal.
Ice maker sounds:
– Motor operation (low humming).
– Running water as the ice maker and/or water tank fills.
– Water valve opening and closing (hissing sound).
– Ice being loosened from the ice moulding tray (cracking).
– Ice dropping into bin (clunking).
Other sounds may be heard for the following reasons:
– Floor uneven or weak.
– Bottles or jars rattling on shelves.