Official Fisher & Paykel side-by-side refrigerator parts

Replacing a compressor start relay in a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Pull the refrigerator away from the wall. Remove the screws from the rear compartment cover and then remove the cover.
• Pry off the wire retainer holding the start relay on the compressor. Disconnect the wire harness from the start relay. Pull the start relay and run capacitor off the compressor.
• Transfer the run capacitor from the old start relay to the new start relay. Plug the new start relay with capacitor into the compressor terminals. Plug the wire harness into the new start relay. Reinstall the wire retainer to hold the start relay on the compressor.
• Position the rear compartment cover on the back of the refrigerator and reinstall the mounting screws.
• Plug in the refrigerator and push the refrigerator back into place.

What to do when you see ice or water at the bottom of the freezer compartment in your Fisher & Paykel side-by-side refrigerator

When the freezer in a side-by-side refrigerator defrosts, water drains down through a defrost tube into a drain pan and eventually evaporates. If the defrost drain tube is clogged with ice or gunk, the water can't drain down the tube. Instead, it collects in a puddle at the bottom of the freezer compartment and eventually freezes to ice. Clearing the drain tube usually fixes the problem. Replace the drain tube if it's damaged or you can't clear a clog.

Water leaking from the water ice maker system can also wind up at the bottom of the freezer compartment, so check water system tubing for leaks and replace any damaged tubes.