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Fisher & Paykel RF540A

Refrigerator

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On the last power up, the power module

From Service Manual 328669, p.41:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part WPW10804018

Electronic control board

Error codes (35)

CodeMeaning

1On the last power up, the power module failed self test.10The resistance of the PC sensor is outside the normal range (< 660 Ohms).11The current measured for the ambient heater, PC fan and FC fan is lower than…12The current measured for the ambient heater, PC fan and FC fan is higher than…13The low ambient heater is drawing less current than expected; either the heater…14The low ambient heater is drawing more current than expected; either there is a…15The PC fan is drawing less current than expected; either the wiring is open…16The PC fan is drawing more current than expected; either the wiring is shorted…17The FC fan is drawing less current than expected; either the wiring is open…18The FC fan is drawing more current than expected; either the wiring is shorted…2The previous 2 defrosts were aborted after 40 minutes.20The flapper heater current is low.21The flapper heater current is high.22The resistance of the PC sensor 2 is outside the normal range (> 45K Ohms).23The resistance of the PC sensor 2 is outside the normal range (< 660 Ohms).24The resistance of the ice tray sensor is outside the normal range (> 45K Ohms).25The resistance of the ice tray sensor is outside the normal range (< 660 Ohms).26The icemaker timer has timed out; the icemaker gearbox is not returning to the…27The icemaker motor current is high.28Icemaker solenoid current high.29Icemaker solenoid current low.3The resistance of all the temperature sensors is outside the normal range (>…32Water dispenser solenoid driver 1 has failed; product reverts to solenoid…33Water dispenser solenoid driver 2 has failed; solenoid driver 1 may still be…34Both water dispenser solenoid drivers have failed.4The resistance of all the temperature sensors is outside the normal range (<…40Icemaker solenoid transistor 1 short circuit on the control module that drives…41Icemaker solenoid transistor 2 short circuit.5The resistance of the FC sensor is outside the normal range (> 45K Ohms).6The resistance of the FC sensor is outside the normal range (< 660 Ohms).

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7The resistance of the Evaporator sensor is outside the normal range (> 45K…8The resistance of the Evaporator sensor is outside the normal range (< 660…9The resistance of the PC sensor is outside the normal range (> 45K Ohms).F30No display signal received (shorted or broken wire).F31No display signal received (shorted or broken wire) on clock or data line.

Service modes (11)

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Diagnostic Mode (products before January 2009 – with measured fill)Press and hold the MENU button, then press the UP button and hold both for 4 seconds.
Diagnostic Mode (products from January 2009 – NON measured fill)Press and hold the MENU button, then press the UP button and hold both for 4 seconds.
Flowmeter Calibration (products before January 2009)Press and hold Measured Fill + DOWN buttons, then press ON and hold all for 4 seconds.
Force Icemaker Manual (products before January 2009)Press and hold Measured Fill + DOWN + UP buttons and hold for 4 seconds
Force Icemaker Manual (products from January 2009)Press Lock key first, then press DOWN & UP keys and hold all 3 keys for 4 seconds
Forced Defrost (products from January 2009)Press and hold the MENU button, then press the DOWN button and hold both for 4 seconds.
Input/Output Status1
Manually Forced Defrost (products before January 2009)Press and hold the MENU button, then press the DOWN button and hold both for 4 seconds.
Show Off Mode (products before January 2009)Press and hold MENU + DOWN + UP buttons, then press ON/OFF and hold for 4 seconds.
Show Off Mode (products from January 2009)Press and hold MENU + DOWN + UP buttons, then press ON/OFF and hold for 4 seconds.

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