Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Appliance does not
Appliance is unplugged.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
operate and the display
The home circuit breaker
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
is blank
is tripped/the fuse is blown.
Vibration or rattling
Appliance is on
•
See
the
Leveling Legs
section.
(slight vibration
an uneven surface.
is normal)
Motor operates for
Normal when appliance
• Wait 12 hours for the appliance to completely
long periods or cycles
is first plugged in.
cool
down.
Often occurs when large
• This is normal.
amounts of wine are placed
in appliance.
Door left open.
• Door is not self-closing. Always make sure that
the door is closed after opening.
• Check to see if a bottle is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent
• This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control set
•
See
About the control and settings
.
at the coldest setting.
Appliance is too close
•
See
the
Installation Guidelines
section
to the wall.
for the correct clearances.
Appliance too warm
Normal when appliance
• Wait 12 hours for the appliance to completely
is first plugged in.
cool
down.
Often occurs when large
• This is normal. Wait for the appliance to cool down.
amounts of wine are placed
in appliance.
Temperature
control
•
See
About the control and settings
.
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings.
See
About the control and settings
.
Appliance is too close
•
See
the
Installation Guidelines
section
to the wall.
for the correct clearances.
Door left open.
• Door is not self-closing. Always make sure that
the door is closed after opening.
• Check to see if a bottle is holding door open.
Appliance does not
Setting is above room
• This is normal. If wine or beverages are too warm,
operate, but the display
temperature.
change the temperature setting to a lower temperature.
is lit and functioning
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