Whynter BWR-1662SD, Instruction Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
The appliance does not oper-
ate
 There is a power failure
 The appliance is not plugged in
 A house fuse has blown or the
 Ensure the appliance is plugged in and
the power outlet has power
 Replace the broken fuse or reset the
breaker
The appliance is not cold
enough
 The set temperature too high
 The appliance is placed too close
to a heat source
 The door is opened too often
 The door is not closed completely
 The door gasket does not seal
properly
 The front bottom grille does not
 Adjust the set temperature
 Keep the appliance away from sun-
shine or other heat sources
 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 front bottom grille must be com-
pletely unobstructed
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 seal
properly
 Decrease or increase the ambient
(room) temperature
 To minimize internal temperature fluc-
tuation, do not add large amount of
contents at once
 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
 The noise may come from the
flow of the refrigerant and expan-
sion of the inside walls may cause
popping and crackling noises
 Contraction and expansion of the
inside walls may cause popping
and crackling noises
 The appliance is not level
 It is normal that as each cooling cycle
ends, you may hear rattling or gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refriger-
ant in the appliance. The high efficien-
cy compressor may make a pulsating
or high pitched sound
 Some popping or cracking noises are
normal. They are caused by expansion
and contraction of the inside walls due
to temperature changes
 Make sure the unit is on a hard and
level surface. Do not place the appli-
ance on carpet
The door does not close
properly
 The appliance is not level
 The door was reversed and not
properly installed
 The shelves are out of position
 Make sure the wine refrigerator is on a
hard and level surface. Avoid placing
the appliance on a carpeted or soft
surface
 Correctly install the shelves