Troubleshooting Guide
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‘Cht’ or ‘cHt’ appears on the LED alternating
with the current temperature and accompanied
by an audible alarm.
The condenser coil may be clogged with dust, grime
or debris. Clean them following the instructions in
Chapter 6
The door, drawer or gaskets may not be sealing
properly. If the gasket is loose, reattach. Check
product placement in the cabinet as it may prevent the
drawer from fully closing. Make sure the front legs are
installed and slighting tilting up the front of the unit.
The room’s ambient temperature may be higher than
86°F (30°C). Provide ample ventilation or additional
cooling to the room or relocate the unit to a larger
space with lower ambient temperature.
The back and right side vents as well as the top pan
section may be installed in close proximity to heat
sources such as ovens, stoves, heaters or direct
sunlight. Relocate the unit away from these sources.
The unit may be installed without clearance or proper
ventilation. Provide additional exhaust vents and observe
the clearance allowance specified in
Chapter 2
A top pan may not be installed. This creates an open
gap for warm air to enter and cold air to escape. Keep
all pans in their slots even when empty.
The compressor, fan motors, or entire system
fails to start.
The ON/OFF switch may be set to OFF. Turn to the
ON position and wait for the LED and motors to show
signs of operation.
7. Troubleshooting Guide
In most cases, your Everest product may be exhibiting behavior that is typical of standard operation.
Observe the following when troubleshooting symptoms.
The power cord may not be connected. Check for
proper connection. In cases of damage to the power
cord or plug, immediately mark the unit as out of order
until the damaged part is replaced.
The outlet may not be sending power or the power
supply breaker may be switched off. Unplug the unit
and contact a licensed electrician for inspection and/
or repairs.
The compressor operates continuously or for
prolonged periods.
The condenser coil may be clogged with dust, grime
or debris. Clean them following the instructions in
Chapter 6
.
The door, drawer or gaskets may not be sealing
properly. If the gasket is loose, reattach. Check
product placement in the cabinet as it may prevent the
drawer from fully closing. Make sure the front legs are
installed and slighting tilting up the front of the unit.
The evaporator coil may be blocked with ice. Defrost
it following the instructions in
Chapter 5
. Normally,
evaporator coils will self-maintain with automated
defrost cycles. If the evaporator coil ices up
frequently, re-assess placement of food items in the
cabinet as it could obstruct cold air circulation. Food
items must not touch the wall or floors of the cabinet
and stay within the boundaries of the drawer pan to
prevent blockage of air flow.
The room’s ambient temperature may be higher than
86°F (30°C). Provide ample ventilation or additional
cooling to the room or relocate the unit to a larger
space with lower ambient temperature
The back and right side vents as well as the top pan
section may be installed in close proximity to heat
sources such as ovens, stoves, heaters or direct
sunlight. Relocate the unit away from these sources
