Fisher & Paykel RF175W - Defrost Heater Faults

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Does
download
confirm
defrost
failures?
Does the
LCD display
indicate a
fault code?
Is Smart Tool
download
available?
Identify what the
root cause is.
Repair or replace
faulty components.
Advise customer
no fault found.
Check correct operation of
defrost heater. Check location
of defrost sensor. Check if door
has been left ajar.
Yes
No
Repair/replace
faulty components.
Are defrost heater
resistance and
connections OK?
Is there excessive
solid ice build-up
on or around
evaporator?
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
17.9 Defrost Heater Faults