Fisher & Paykel
Electrical Overheating or Component Failure
Strong chemical or burning smell from freezer or rear compartment.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Overheating main control board, failing compressor start device, wiring insulation burning, shorted fan motor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Immediately unplug the freezer. Do not continue to operate until the source is identified.
Steps:
- Visual inspection: Remove the rear lower panel and inspect the main control board, compressor start device, and wiring for burn marks or melted plastic.
- Check start device: If the compressor start relay/overload is burnt or cracked, replace the compressor start device.
- Control board: If the PCB shows signs of overheating, replace the main control board.
- Fan motors: Inspect condenser and evaporator fan motors for signs of overheating or seized bearings. Replace if necessary.
- Do not ignore: Operating with burnt components is a fire risk. If unsure, contact an authorized Fisher & Paykel technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Compressor Start Relay / Overload
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