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Fisher Paykel 838442A

Refrigerator

1 document37 error codes12 service modes

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Service Manual

Fisher Paykel RF135B RF170A RF170W RF201A 838442A USA Refrigerator U2 Service Summary2 pg
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On last power up, the power module

From Service Manual 652007, p.19:

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 (37)

CodeMeaning

1On last power up, the power module failed self test.10The resistance of the PC sensors is outside the normal range (<660 Ohms).11The current for the LAH, PC & FC fan is lower than expected.12The current for the LAH, PC & FC fan is higher than expected.13LAH is drawing less current than expected.14LAH is drawing higher current than expected.15PC fan is drawing less current than expected.16PC fan is drawing higher than expected current.17FC fan is drawing less current than expected.18FC fan is drawing higher current than expected.2The previous 2 defrosts were aborted after 40 minutes.20Flapper heater current low.21Flapper current high.22PC2 sensor/Ambient sensor outside limit (>45K Ohms).23PC2 sensor/Ambient sensor outside limit (<660 Ohms).24IM sensor outside limit (>45K Ohms).25IM sensor outside limit (<660 Ohms).26IM Motor timed out.27IM Motor current too high.28IM Water solenoid current high.29IM Water solenoid current low.3The resistance of all the temperature sensors is outside the normal range (>45K…30No display signal.31No display signal.32Display water transistor 1 failure.33Display water transistor 2 failure.34Display water transistor 1 and 2 failure.4The resistance of all the temperature sensors is outside the normal range (<660…40IM solenoid short circuit transistor 1.41IM solenoid short circuit transistor 2.

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42IM heater is drawing higher current than expected.43IM heater is drawing less current than expected.5The resistance of the FC sensors is outside the normal range (>45K Ohms).6The resistance of the FC sensors is outside the normal range (<660 Ohms).7The resistance of the defrost sensor is outside the normal range (>45K Ohms).8The resistance of the defrost sensor is outside the normal range (<660 Ohms).9The resistance of the PC sensors is outside the normal range (>45K Ohms).

Service modes (12)

diagnosticPress and hold the UP and DOWN buttons together for 4 seconds
disable_filter_alarmPress and hold UP + DOWN + POWER buttons together for 4 seconds.
fault_history1
filter_resetPress and hold UP + POWER buttons for 4 seconds.
input_output_display1
key_lockPress and hold UP + DOWN buttons together for 4 seconds.
manually_force_defrostPress and hold UP + POWER buttons together for 4 seconds.
manually_force_harvestPress and hold UP, DOWN, and POWER buttons together for 4 seconds then close the door(s)
manually_force_icemakerPress and hold DOWN + POWER buttons together for 4 seconds.
optical_download1
sabbath_modePress and hold UP + DOWN + POWER buttons together for 4 seconds.
show_off_modePress and hold UP + DOWN + POWER buttons together for 4 seconds.

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