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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:
This troubleshooting chart does not replace the training required for a professional refrigeration service person, as it is not as
comprehensive. Please seek professional help if this chart does not supply your solution.
Troubleshooting Chart
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RESPONSE
Cooling unit
not running
Fan running
almost continually
Temperature
fluctuating
a. Air sensor
When using an air sensor, the wine
bottle temperature is mainly controlled
by the average air temperature. If the
set-temperature is 55°F with a
differential 4°F, the cooling unit turns
on at 59°F of air temperature and turns
off at 55°F off air temperature. The
average air temperature is 57°F, and
then the wine temperature is around
57+/-0.5°F. The air is light enough to
change so quickly that it maintains
relatively constant average temperature
that would prevent wine bottle
temperature from varying.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
a.
a.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
No power
Power cord unplugged
Defrost light blinking
Compressor light blinking
Setting higher than ambient
temperature
Low voltage
Incorrect or loose wirings
Differential too high
Check power at receptacle & fuses
Plug-in power cord plug
Unit is under defrost mode
Unit waits for anti-short cycle delay
Lower temperature setting
Contact an authorized electrician
Check all wirings and connections
Decrease the value as to 4°F
5 minute post-compressor fan
running mode
See 4) to set FON = 0
a.
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