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Troubleshooting 

Problem 

Possible Causes 

Solutions 

The appliance does not operate 

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There is a power failure. 

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The appliance is not plugged in. 

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A house fuse has blown or the circuit 
breaker is tripped. 

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Ensure the appliance is plugged in and the 
power outlet has power. 

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Replace the broken fuse or reset the break-
er. 

The appliance is not reaching the 
desired temperature 

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The appliance is placed too close to a 
heat source 

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The door is opened too often. 

 

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The door is not closed completely. 

 
 

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The door gasket does not seal proper-
ly. 

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Adjust the temperature. 

 

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Keep the appliance away from sunshine or 
other heat sources. 

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Close the door tightly and do not open the 
door too frequently or for a long period of 
time. 

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Ensure the door gasket is not loose.. 

Frost forming inside the appliance 

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The environment is too humid. 

 
 
 
 

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The ambient temperature is too low. 

 
 

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The door is opened too frequently for 
a long period of time. 

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Items are blocking the internal fan.  

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Although this unit uses an auto-defrost sys-
tem, under certain conditions, manual de-
frosting may required. If frost builds up, try 
running the unit on a warmer temperature 
setting. 

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Close the door tightly and do not open the 
door too frequently or for a long period of 
time. 

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Unplug the unit to allow the frost to melt. 

 

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Move items so they do not block the fan.  

Condensation builds up on the 
glass door.  
 

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Ambient temperature or humidity is 
high.  

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Lower the room humidity by a dehumidifier 
or air conditioner.  

The appliance turns itself on and 
off frequently 

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The ambient (room) temperature is too 
low or high. 

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A large amount of contents has been 
added to the appliance. 

 

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The door is opened too often. 

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The door is not closed completely. 

 

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The door gasket does not seal proper-
ly. 

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Decrease or increase the ambient (room) 
temperature. 

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To minimize internal temperature fluctua-
tion, do not add large amount of contents at 
once. 

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Close the door tightly and do not open the 
door too frequently or for a long period of 
time. 

 

Ensure the door gasket is not loose. 

The appliance makes too much 
noise 

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If the noise is from the fan, it may be 
normal operating noise. 

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Contraction and expansion of the in-
side walls may cause popping and 
crackling noises. 

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The appliance is not level. 

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The fan makes normal fan noises. 

 

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Some popping or cracking noises are nor-
mal. They are caused by expansion and 
contraction of the inside walls due to tem-
perature changes. 

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Make sure the unit  is on a hard and level 
surface. Do not place the appliance on car-
pet. 

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See Normal Sounds 

The door does not close properly 

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The appliance is not level. 

 
 

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The door was reversed and not 
properly installed. 

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The shelves are out of position . 

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Make sure the appliance is on a hard and 
level surface. Avoid placing the appliance 
on a carpeted or soft surface. 

 

Reinstall door. 

 

 

Correctly install the shelves. 

Summary of Contents for BR-1211DS

Page 1: ...ital Control and Internal Fan Congratulations on your new Whynter product To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Model BR 1211DS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... Contents PAGE Safety Precautions 3 4 Parts 5 Product Features 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Operation and Controls 8 10 Bottle Storage 11 Care and Maintenance 12 13 Troubleshooting 14 Warranty Information 15 ...

Page 3: ...To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using the appliance follow basic precaution including the following Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet do not remove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord Do not use if the power supply cord is damaged If damaged it must be replaced by a qualified electri cian It is recommended that a separate circuit serv...

Page 4: ...liance is not intended for use by young children or physically challenged persons without supervision assistance Young children must be supervised to ensure safety around this or any appliance Do not use solvent based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior These cleaners may dam age or discolor the interior Keep fingers out of the pinch point areas Clearance between the doors and between the...

Page 5: ...helves 4 Half Slide Out Chrome Wire Shelf 1 9 Cylinder Lock 3 Door Handle 10 Door Hinge 4 Wire Gate 11 Small Leveling Leg 5 Large Leveling Leg 12 Drip Tray Rear 6 Door Hinge Cover 13 Power Cord Rear 7 Light and Internal Fan 14 Door Keys 13 12 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 11 ...

Page 6: ...stribution throughout the cabinet Cylinder lock and two keys Fahrenheit and Celsius degree temperature indicators 4 full slide out chrome wire shelves 1 half slide out chrome wire shelf 1 wire gate MODEL BR 1211DS Capacity 121 standard 12 oz can Total Storage Volume 3 4 cu ft Voltage 115V 60Hz Power Consumption 85W 1 3A Temperature Control Range 34 F 43 F 1 C 6 C Estimated Yearly Electricity Use 2...

Page 7: ...rvice center WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your appliance follow these basic precautions Read all instructions before using the appliance DANGER or WARNING An empty beverage refrigerator can be a hazardous for children or small pets If disposing of the beverage refrigerator remove gasket seals latches lids or the entire door from your unused appliance or ...

Page 8: ...tes without touching any key the controls will be locked automatically To release the lock touch the and buttons at the same time for at least 5 seconds The key lock is released once the tem perature display beeps and flashes INTERIOR LIGHT You can turn on and off the interior light by pressing the Light button on the control panel ºC and ºF SELECTOR To change temperature conversions press the but...

Page 9: ...nd occur from time to time Gurgling sound caused by the refrigerant flowing through the appliance s coils Humming noise made by the compressor This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on Cracking popping sounds resulting from the materials contraction and expansion due to temperature varia tions Fan operating sound to circulate the air within the beverage cabinet Unu...

Page 10: ...pressor The heat is transferred from compressor and evaporates any condensation that has collected in the drip tray Part of the remaining water within the beverage re frigerator is collected for humidity purposes NOTE Frost may accumulate on the evaporator if the unit is repeatedly opened in a high heat or high humid ity location If this frost pattern does not clear within 24 hours your unit will ...

Page 11: ... take the proper steps to protect your contents VACATION TIME Short vacations Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than two days Long vacations If the appliance will not be used for an extended period remove all items and turn off the appliance Clean and dry the interior thoroughly MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE Remove all items inside the appliance Securely tape down we recommend using p...

Page 12: ...n the appliance too frequently or for a long period of time Store the content in an organized way Do not over load the appliance to allow air to circulate TRANSPORT OF THE BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR The ideal packaging for the beverage refrigerator is its original packaging Please keep the original packaging handy and repack the beverage refrigerator if you need to transport the unit DEFROSTING Under m...

Page 13: ...lock the fan Condensation builds up on the glass door Ambient temperature or humidity is high Lower the room humidity by a dehumidifier or air conditioner The appliance turns itself on and off frequently The ambient room temperature is too low or high A large amount of contents has been added to the appliance The door is opened too often The door is not closed completely The door gasket does not s...

Page 14: ... caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufacturer Removal Replacement Packaging Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IMPL...

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