Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart Refrigerator Code Ice maker PCB LED: 5 flashes: Water solenoid current high

What Ice maker PCB LED: 5 flashes means

Five flashes of the LED on the ice-making board of Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart ice and water refrigerators in the E522B series, such as the E522BRXFDU and E522BLXU mean the water solenoid current is high. The solenoid that lets water into the ice maker is drawing more current than normal. The LED is on the board at the rear power module and can be seen only from the back of the refrigerator. Water fill to the ice maker may stop.

Common causes of Ice maker PCB LED: 5 flashes

Ice maker water solenoid drawing high current
Solenoid coil or wiring with an open or shorted winding
Ice-making board output for the solenoid

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check that the water supply tap is open and the line behind the refrigerator is not kinked or crushed. 2. Unplug the refrigerator for five minutes, plug back in, and wait a few hours. 3. Do not take the water line off. 4. If the LED keeps flashing five times, call us.

! Why to stop there

The solenoid and board need electrical testing before a part is chosen
Water connections should be opened only by someone who can control a leak
High current can damage the board if it keeps running

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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What is the water solenoid?

It is the valve that opens to fill the ice maker with water. Five flashes say its current is high.

Is there a leak risk?

The code is electrical, but a failing valve can misbehave. Close the supply tap if you see any dripping and call us.

What does a repair involve?

We test the solenoid and the board, quote the price in writing, and cover the work with a 30-day workmanship warranty.