Magic Chef® Water Dispenser Product Guide
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Troubleshooting
You can solve many common water dispenser problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions outlined below to see if you can solve the problem on without calling the
service department.
Problem
Possible cause
Water dispenser does not operate.
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The unit is not plugged in.
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The circuit breaker tripped or a blew a fuse.
Water cooler is not cold enough.
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Check to be sure the cold water switch on the back
is ON.
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The water dispenser does not have the correct
space clearances for proper airflow.
Water dispenser hot water is not hot
enough.
•
Check to be sure the hot water switch on the back
is ON.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
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The room temperature is hotter than normal.
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The temperature control is not set correctly.
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The water dispenser does not have the correct
space clearances for proper airflow.
Vibrations.
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Check to verify that the dispenser is level on the
ground.
The water dispenser seems to make too
much noise.
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The rattling noise may be coming from the flow of
the refrigerant, which is normal.
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As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant into your water
dispenser.
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Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
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The water dispenser is not level on the ground.
Bottle feels warm.
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The water system is overfilled. Dispense cold water
until air is released into the bottle.
Water bottle is hot.
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Water is boiling in the hot tank and bubbling up
into the bottle. Press the hot dispenser button until
water flows to remove air from the hot tank.
