Whynter CUF-110, Instruction Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Many common upright freezer problems are easily resolved. Try the troubleshooting suggestions below
to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the service department.
The following characteristics are normal and should not be looked upon as a problem:

A gentle trickling (water) sound caused by coolant flowing through the pipe.

Compressor operating at high temperature.
Problem Possible Cause Probable Correction
The machine won't
operate.

The upright freezer is unplugged

The fuse is blown

The upright freezer power switch
is OFF

Plug the upright freezer in

Replace fuse

Turn the upright freezer power on by
turning the temperature control knob
Noise during operation

The feet are not leveled and
locked

Certain sounds are normal

Level and lock the feet. See Leveling
the upright freezer

See “Normal Sounds”
The upright freezer does
not cool sufficiently

Door being opened frequently

Door left open for a while

Not enough adequate clearance

Upright Freezer is overfilled

Ambient temperature is high

Refrain from opening the upright
freezer door recurrently

Make sure to close upright freezer
door

Follow recommended clearance
measurements. See Installation
Clearances
Foods defrosting

Unit is OFF

Freezer is unplugged

The fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped

Door is open

Too frequent or too long door
openings

Move the control to a temperature
setting

Push the plug completely into the
outlet

Replace fuse or reset the breaker

Check to see if an object is holding
the door open
Excessive frost buildup

Door/lid left open too frequent or
too long door openings

High humidity

Check to see if an object is holding
the door open
Freezer external surface is
warm

The external freezer walls can be
as much as 30°F warmer than
room temperature

This is normal while the compressor
works to transfer heat from inside the
freezer cabinet
Moisture forms on inside
freezer walls

Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost
buildup

Door may not be seating properly

Door is kept open too long, or is
opened too frequently

This is normal

Check door installation

Open the door less often
Odors in freezer

Interior needs to be cleaned

Food with strong odors are in the
freezer

Clean interior with sponge, warm
water, and baking soda