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FAQs and Troubleshooting
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User Manual:
Troubleshooting
The following simple issues can be handled by the user.
Please call the after-sale service department if the issues are not settled.
Fault
Possible Cause
Solution
The Bar Fridge doesn’t operate.
Not plugged in.
Plug the Bar Fridge in.
The circuit breaker has tripped,
or a fuse blown.
Replace any blown fuses or reset tripped circuit
breakers.
The fridge temperature is set at “OFF”.
Increase the fridge temperature setting.
The compressor turns on
and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
Try to bring the room temperature down.
A large amount of food has been added to the
fridge.
Give the Bar Fridge time to return back to your
desired temperature setting.
The door is left open too often.
Try to minimise the door being opened for
sometime.
The door is not closed completely.
Close the door completely and ensure a
complete seal.
The temperature control is not set properly.
Change the temperature control to your desired
setting.
The door gasket doesn’t seal properly.
Try cleaning the door gasket seals with warm
soapy water. If this still doesn’t improve the seal,
you may need replacement gasket seals from
either a refrigeration specialist or Residentia
Group.
The fridge doesn’t have the correct clearances.
Ensure your Bar Fridge has been installed
in an appropriate space and has the correct
clearances (as per this instruction manual).
There has been a recent power outage.
Give the fridge a few hours to return to the
desired temperature setting.
The temperature inside the
Bar Fridge is too warm.
The temperature control is set too warm.
Turn the temperature control down to a cooler
setting and leave for several hours for the
temperature to stabilise.
The door is kept open too long is opened too
frequently.
Try to minimise the door being opened for
sometime.
The door gasket doesn’t seal properly.
Try cleaning the door gasket seals with warm
soapy water. If this still doesn’t improve the seal,
you may need replacement gasket seals from
either a refrigeration specialist or Residentia
Group.
The bar fridge doesn’t have the correct
clearances.
Ensure your Bar Fridge has been installed
in an appropriate space and has the correct
clearances (as per this instruction manual).
There has been a recent power outage.
Give the fridge a few hours to return to the
desired temperature setting.
The temperature inside
the Bar Fridge is too cold.
The temperature control is set too cold.
Turn the temperature control to a warmer
setting and allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilise.
There is a popping or cracking
sound when the compressor
comes on.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction,
as in hot water pipes.
This is normal and the sound will level off or
disappear as the fridge continues to run.
There is a bubbling or gurgling
sound like water boiling.
The refrigerant (used to cool the fridge) is
circulating throughout the system.
This is normal.
Odor
Odorous foods are not sealed.
Foods have become rotten.
The interior is dirty.
Odorous foods should be closely wrapped.
Rotten foods should be thrown out.
Ensure the interior is clean.
