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Troubleshooting Guide:
Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of this
manual. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Vibrations
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Check to make sure the wine cellar is on a level surface
The door will not
close properly
•
The wine cellar is not on a level surface
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The racks are out of position
Fan is always
running.
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This is the functioning of the cooling system. The lower the setting, the
more the fan will run. If ambient temperature is warmer than 77°F, fan
will run more frequently.
•
The unit has been designed to run continuously when operating at lower
temperatures
Unit has no power.
•
Check the wall outlet for power. Make sure the outlet is not controlled by
a wall switch
The unit does not
operate
•
It may not be plugged into the wall socket
•
Make sure the wall socket is functional by testing another electrical
appliance in the power socket
•
Make sure the circuit breaker is not tripped or a fuse is blown
The unit will not
cool.
Power is On.
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Allow unit to stand upright for 2 hours before connecting power.
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Check the temperature control setting.
•
Door is opened too frequently or not closed completely
To achieve accurate temperature control, the unit should not be used or
operated in any of the following locations:
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A sunny place or under direct sunlight
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Room with poor air circulation such as a garage
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Near another heat producing appliance (dishwasher, oven, refrigerator).
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With an outlet shared with a refrigerator as it will drain power from the
unit.
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Built-in a wall recess, niche or cabinet.
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Place in a tight space, such as a cabinet or closet.
And remember to have at least 5” of space on each side of unit.
The inside
temperature does
not seem correct
•
Make sure the cooling vents on each side of the cellar are not
obstructed. Have at least 5” of space on each side of unit.
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The unit will have difficulty in cooling if the set temperature is 25°F below
the ambient temperature.
Example: if the ambient temperature is 86°F, the un it will have difficulty
cooling down to 60°F.
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When using the unit for the first time, it can take up to 24 hrs to reach the
desired temperature
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