427906P Genuine Capacitor Kit 4.7uF 400V P2 for Fisher & Paykel Appliances, 4U7 Motor Capacitor

427906P is a genuine Fisher & Paykel capacitor kit with a 4.7uF, 400V capacitor carrying a P2 safety rating. Buying it as the kit gives you the factory specified part rather than a near match. The part record doesn't name the appliance, so confirm 427906P on your appliance's parts list, or match the 4.7uF and 400V markings on the old capacitor, before ordering.

What a failed motor capacitor looks like

A capacitor gives a single phase motor the boost it needs to start and keeps it turning smoothly in the right direction. When it loses capacitance or fails open, the motor may hum without turning, start only now and then, run hot or slow, or turn the wrong way. Some failures are obvious, with a bulging, split or scorched case, but others only show up on a test instrument. P2 is a safety class for motor capacitors, meaning it's designed to fail open circuit without a fire or shock hazard.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel part number 427906P
• Capacitance 4.7uF
• Rated 400V
• P2 safety protection class
• Supplied as a kit

Fitting the capacitor kit

Switch the appliance off at the wall and unplug it. Before touching the old capacitor, discharge it safely, as it can hold a charge. Photograph the connections so the wires go back on the same terminals, mount the new capacitor firmly so it can't vibrate, and keep leads clear of moving parts and hot surfaces. Test the appliance through a full cycle.

Questions about this part

Can I use a generic 4.7uF capacitor instead?

A generic part may work if the capacitance, voltage, safety class, size and terminals all match, but the 427906P kit is the factory specified option. If you're unsure which capacitor your appliance takes, send your model number through our parts enquiry form.