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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR WINE STORAGE UNIT

7

Before Calling for Service

Before calling for service, check the troubleshooting table on this page.  This 
table lists possible problems that you can remedy without difficulty to avoid an 
unnecessary service call.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS

Odor in cabinet

1. Interior needs cleaning

Noisy operation

1. Cabinet not level
2. Weak floor

Cabinet vibrates

1. Cabinet not level
2. Weak floor

Cabinet light not working

1. Tube burned out
2. No power at outlet

Appliance will not run

1. “ON/OFF” button pressed
2. Power cord not plugged in
3. No power at electrical outlet
4. House fuse blown

Appliance runs too long

1. Prolonged door openings
2. Control set too cold
3. Condenser needs cleaning

Moisture collects inside

1. Too many door openings
2. Prolonged door openings
3. Hot, humid weather increases condensation
4. Control improperly set

Moisture collects on out-
side surface

1. Hot, humid weather increases condensation 
(as humidity decreases, moisture will disappear)
2. Control improperly set

Interior too hot/too cold

1. Control improperly set

Sentry System

™ 

refrigeration monitor 
activated

1. See “Warning Alarms” on page 3
2. See “

Sentry System

™ Control Quick 

Reference”
3. Temperature alarm may occur after user 
selected temperature set point changes in ex-
cess of six (6) degrees C or during heavy usage 
conditions.  This is normal and not a fault of the 
appliance.  The 

Sentry System

™ is monitoring 

the duration of large swings in temperature to 
protect your contents, and may alert you to this 
event.  See “Reset Alarms” on page 4.

Help Prevent Tragedies

Each year children die because they 
climb inside a discarded refrigera-
tion product, get trapped inside and 
suffocate.  Take precautions to prevent 
such tragedies by removing the door 
or by taping or chaining it shut before 
discarding.

Summary of Contents for FWS38DX

Page 1: ...Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Refrigerated Wine Storage Unit with Sentry System Refrigeration Monitor FWS38DX FWS60DX FALCON REFRIGERATED WINE STORAGE UNIT...

Page 2: ...f the shipment Claims for loss or damage sustained in transit must be made on the retailer as follows Exterior and Concealed Damage Any damage must be reported immediately to your retailer DO NOT RETU...

Page 3: ...llation site it should be removed and replaced with the correct type of plug If a moulded plug is fitted which is not suitable it must be removed and disposed of To avoid the risk of electrocu tion a...

Page 4: ...ture control is fully adjustable from the low single digits to the high teens The range allows flexibility of temperature preferences Interior Light and Switch The interior light makes it easy to view...

Page 5: ...nes for aging or longer term storing in the rear Roll out Racks The six 6 roll out wine racks may be pulled out approxi mately 355 millimeters to facilitate adding or removing bottles Do NOT lean on o...

Page 6: ...wines for aging or longer term storing in the rear Roll out Racks The six 6 roll out wine racks may be pulled out approxi mately 355 millimeters to facilitate adding or removing bottles Do NOT lean on...

Page 7: ...s 10 watts To replace a light tube use a hex head driver remove the two hex head screws that hold a cover plate over the back section of the light tube Set the screws and cover plate aside for reassem...

Page 8: ...Hot humid weather increases condensation 4 Control improperly set Moisture collects on out side surface 1 Hot humid weather increases condensation as humidity decreases moisture will disappear 2 Contr...

Page 9: ...where one of our coordinators will be pleased to advise you Falcon Consumer Services on 0870789 5107 If you experience a technical failure and require an engi neer to call please contact our service p...

Page 10: ...available in the Republic of Ireland Has not been repaired by unauthorised persons i e other than organisations authorised to act on behalf of Falcon Consumer Services Offer only applied to new appli...

Page 11: ...NOTES 10...

Page 12: ...ing changes improvements additions replacements or compensation for previously purchased products Clarence Street Royal Leamingtion Spa Warwickshire CV31 2AD England Tel 44 0 1926 457400 Fax 44 0 1926...

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