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Troubleshooting
Before Calling for Help
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through the
“Operation” section of this manual
first. If the problem persists, check the Troubleshooting Guide below and on the following page.
The problem may be something that can easily be solved or explained.
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Solutions
The wine refrigerator turns on
and off frequently.
The room temperature is
higher than the recommended
ambient environment.
Run the refrigerator at the
appropriate ambient
temperature.
The door is being opened too
often.
Minimize the number of times
the door is opened.
The door is not completely
closed.
Make sure the door is
completely closed.
The door gasket is not sealing
properly.
Make sure the door gasket is
sealing properly.
The refrigerator does not
have the suggested
ventilation.
Read and follow the
“Installation Clearance
Requirements” section.
The wine refrigerator does not
turn on.
There is a power failure.
Ensure that the refrigerator is
plugged in and the power
outlet has power.
The refrigerator is not plugged
in.
Plug the unit in to a power
outlet that has sufficient
amperage.
A house fuse has blown or
the circuit breaker is tripped.
Replace the broken fuse in
your fuse box or reset the
breaker. Make sure the outlet
has sufficient amperage.
Reduce the number of items
sharing the circuit.
The wine refrigerator will not
reach the desired
temperature.
The refrigerator is placed too
close to a heat source.
Keep the refrigerator away
from direct sunlight or other
heat sources.
The refrigerator does not
have sufficient ventilation.
Read and follow the
“Installation Clearance
Requirements” section.
The door is opened too
frequently or for a long period
of time.
Close the door tightly and do
not open the door too
frequently or for a long period
of time.
The wine refrigerator is
making strange noises.
Certain sounds are normal.
Read the “Normal Sounds”
section.
The unit is not level or is
touching another appliance.
Check to make sure that the
refrigerator is level, and that it
is not in contact with another
appliance or furniture.
