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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
You can solve many common appliance problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible
service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for
service.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Appliance does not operate.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
Compressor turns on and off
frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of contents has been added to the appliance.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The appliance does not have the correct clearances.
The appliance has recently been disconnected for a period of time. 4 hours
are required for the appliance to cool down completely.
Temperature inside the
appliance is too warm.
Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a cooler setting and
allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air enters the
appliance every time the door is opened. Open the door less often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot contents might have been stored recently. Wait
until the beverage cooler has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
The appliance has recently been disconnected for a period of time. 4 hours
are required for the appliance to cool down completely.
Temperature inside the
appliance is too cold.
Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting and
allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Temperature of external
appliance surface is warm.
The exterior appliance walls can be as much as 30
ο
F warmer than room
temperature. This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from
inside the appliance cabinet.
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes on.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is
normal. Sound will level off or disappear as appliance continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like
water boiling.
Refrigerant (used to cool appliance) is circulating throughout the system.
This is normal.
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the appliance is on a level surface.
Floor is uneven or weak. Appliance rocks on the floor when it is moved
slightly. Be sure floor can adequately support appliance. Level the
appliance by putting wood or metal shims under part of the appliance. The
appliance is touching the wall. Re-level the appliance and move it from the
wall.
See “Installation Instructions”.
Moisture forms on inside
appliance walls.
Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This
is normal.
Door is slightly open.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Open the door less
often.
The door is not sealed properly.
Moisture forms on outside of
appliance.
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the appliance to meet warm
moist air from outside.
The door will not close properly.
The appliance is not on a level surface.
The gasket is dirty.
Not plugged in.
