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D. Diagnostic Chart
1. Unit Not Cooling
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
[1] Unit does not
start.
a) Power Supply
1. Unplugged, off, blown fuse,
or tripped or defective circuit
breaker.
1. Turn on, reset, or replace.
2. Loose connection.
2. Tighten.
3. Not within specifications.
3. Refer to nameplate and correct.
b) Cord and Plug
1. Defective.
1. Replace.
c) Power Switch
(Control Box)
1. "OFF" Position.
1. Move to "ON" position.
2. Bad contacts.
2. Check for continuity and replace.
d) Control Transformer
1. Open coil winding.
1. Check continuity and replace.
e) Wiring
1. Loose connection or open.
1. Tighten, check for continuity and
repair.
2. Faulty.
2. Check continuity and replace.
f) Control Board
1. In alarm.
1. See "II.D.3. LED Lights and Alarm
Safeties Chart."
2. Defective.
2. Replace.
g) High Pressure Switch
(3 pressure trips in
1 hour, 6 beep alarm)
1. Bad contacts.
1. Check continuity and replace.
2. Dirty air filter or condenser.
2. Clean
3. Ambient temperature too
warm.
3. Reduce temperature.
4. Refrigerant overcharge.
4. Recharge.
5. Condenser fan not operating. 5. Replace.
6. Refrigerant lines or
components restricted.
6. Recover, repair, replace drier,
evacuate, and recharge.
h) Cabinet Thermistor
1. Defective.
1. Replace.
i) Clogged Filter Thermostat 1. Clogged filter or condenser.
1. Clean filter or condenser coil.
2. Defective.
2. Replace.
[2] Evaporator fan
does not start.
a) Evaporator Fan Motor
1. Defective.
1. Replace.
b) Control Board
1. Defective.
1. See "IV.B. Control Board Check."
[3] Cool down
does not start.
(compressor)
a) Setpoint
1. Incorrect.
1. Correct setpoint.
Factory defaults:
Refrigerator 36°F (2°C).
b) Cabinet Thermistor
1. Defective.
1. Check thermistor reading and
position. Replace.
c) Control Board
1. In alarm.
1. See "II.D.3. LED Lights and Alarm
Safeties Chart."
2. Defective.
2. See "IV.B. Control Board Check."
d) High Pressure Switch
(5 pressure trips in
1 hour, 6 beep alarm)
1. Bad contacts.
1. Check continuity and replace.
2. Dirty air filter or condenser.
2. Clean.
3. Ambient temperature too
warm.
3. Reduce temperature.
4. Refrigerant overcharge.
4. Recharge.
5. Condenser fan not operating. 5. Replace.
6. Refrigerant lines or
components restricted.
6. Recover, repair, replace drier,
evacuate, and recharge.
e) Compressor Relay
1. Bad contacts.
1. Replace.
2. Open coil windings.
2. Replace.
f) Electronic Unit
1. Defective.
1. See "IV.A. Diagnostic Procedure."