Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water F40 Error Fix: Door Open Alarm

Error code F40 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water means: Door Open Alarm. The refrigerator or freezer door has been open for longer than the alarm threshold (typically 2-5 minutes) — close the door firmly; if the alarm persists with the door closed, the door switch may be faulty or the door gasket may prevent the door from sealing; excessive door-open time causes temperature rise and frost buildup

The most successful fix is "Replace Faulty Door Switch or Damaged Door Gasket" (medium difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$25. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Faulty Door Switch or Damaged Door Gasket") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Multimeter, Putty knife.

DIY cost: $10-$25. Professional repair typically costs $150-$220. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water has 8 other known error codes, including: F1 (Defrost Sensor Fault), F10 (Evaporator Fan Fault), F11 (Condenser Fan Fault), F14 (Ice Maker Fault), F15 (Ice Maker Fill Tube Frozen), and 3 more.

Error code F40 also appears on 1 other Fisher & Paykel model: Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.