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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
REASON
SOLUTION
The appliance does
not work
A gap in the electrical system
circuit
1.
Make sure the plug is properly
inserted into the socket.
2.
Make sure the socket is not faulty
3.
Make sure the power supply cord is
not damaged
The compressor hardly ever
activates
1.
Check to see if the ambient
temperature is below +16°C
The temperature
inside the appliance is
not low enough (the
compressor operates
continuously)
The door doesn’t shut tight or
is opened too often
1.
Rearrange the products so they don’t
hamper the door.
2.
Shorten the time the door is open for
Appliance is positioned near a
heat source or exposed to
direct sunlight
1.
Move appliance away from any area’s
where heat sources or direct sunlight
are present
The ambient temperature is
above +38°C
1.
Check the appliance is operating at an
ambient temperature that is less than
+38°C
Inadequate / obstructed
ventilation
1.
Make sure the clearance around the
unit is 10cm at each side, 6cm at the
rear and 2.5cm at the top
2.
Check that the air ventilation at the
bottom of the cabinet is unobstructed
as this allows air to circulate around
the cabinet
3.
Ensure the appliance is placed on a
hard flat surface
Water collects at the
bottom part of the
bottle cooler
The contents touch the back
wall of the cabinet
1.
Move the products so they aren’t in
contact with the back wall
Frost build up and
slow defrosting
Operating the appliance in an
unheated location (e.g. a
cellar)
1.
Move to a warmer location where
temperature fluctuations are minimal
Excess condensation
on outer surface of
your cabinet
Operating the appliance in an
unheated location (e.g. a
cellar)
1.
Move to a warmer location where
temperature fluctuations are minimal
Defrost water is
dripping from the
front
The appliance is not tilting
backwards
1.
Adjust the feet so that the cabinet
stands firm and level with a slight tilt
from front to back
The appliance makes
too much noise
The bottle cooler is not level
1.
Place the appliance on an even
surface or use adjustable feet
The appliance is touching
another object
1.
Reposition the appliance so it is
detached from any other objects
