13
Troubleshooting
ISSUE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The wine cooler turns on
and off frequently.
• The room temperature is higher than the
recommended ambient environment.
• The door is being opened often.
• The door is not completely closed.
•The door gasket is not sealing properly.
•The cooler does not have the suggested
ventilation.
• Run the cooler at the appropriate ambient
temperature.
• Minimize the number of times the door is
opened.
• Make sure the door is completely closed.
• Make sure the door gasket is properly
sealed.
• Read and follow the “Installation Clearance
Requirements” section.
The wine cooler does
not turn on.
• There is a power failure.
• The cooler is not plugged in.
• A house fuse has blown or the circuit
breaker is tripped.
• Ensure the cooler is plugged in and the
power outlet has power.
• Plug the unit in to a power outlet that has
sufficient amperage.
• Replace the broken fuse in your fuse box or
reset the breaker.
The wine cooler will not
reach the desired
temperature.
• The cooler is placed too close to a heat
source.
• The cooler does not have sufficient
ventilation.
• The door is opened too frequently or for
long periods of time.
• Keep the cooler away from direct sunlight or
other heat sources.
• Read and follow the “Installation Clearance
Requirements” section.
• Close the door tightly and do not open the
door too frequently or for long periods of
time.
The wine cooler is
making strange noises.
• Certain sounds are normal
• The unit is not level or is touching
another appliance.
• Read the “Normal Sounds” section.
• Check to make sure that the cooler is level
and that it is not in contact with another
appliance or furniture.
The body of the wine
refrigerator is
electrified.
• The unit is not properly grounded.
• Contact your local electrician to test your
electrical grounding system.
Frost is forming in the
wine cooler.
• The environment is humid.
• The ambient temperature is too low.
• The door is being opened too frequently.
• Though the unit uses an “auto-defrost”
system, under certain conditions, manual
defrosting may be required. If frost builds up,
you can try running the cooler on a warmer
temperature setting, minimizing the number
of times you open the door, or unplugging the
unit to allow the frost to melt.
The door(s) will not shut
properly.
• The cooler is not level.
• The door gasket is dirty.
• The door gasket is not installed correctly.
•The shelves are incorrectly installed.
• Make sure the cooler is on a level surface.
• Clean the door gasket.
• Make sure the door gasket is properly
installed.
• Make sure to correctly install the shelves.
