5-10
S
ERVICE
P/N 3141959_C
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
Compressor will not start .
(no noise)
Compressor will not start;
cuts out on overload .
Warm storage temperature
Compressor runs continuously;
product too warm .
Compressor runs continuously;
product too cold
PROBABLE CAUSE
1 . Power disconnected
2 . Blown fuse or breaker
3 . Defective or broken wiring
4 . Defective overload
5 . Defective temperature
control
1 . Low voltage
2 . Defective compressor
3 . Defective relay
4 . Restriction (pinched cap tube)
5 . Restriction (moisture)
6 . Condenser blocked with
dust and dirt
7 . Defective condenser fan
motor
1 . Temperature control not set
properly
2 . Short or refrigerant
3 . Cabinet location too warm
4 . Refrigerant over-charge
5 . Low voltage, compressor
cycling on overload
1 . Short of refrigerant
2 . Inefficient compressor
3 . Coil iced up
1 . Defective control
2 . Control sensing element not
in positive contact
3 . Short on refrigerant
SOLUTION
1 . Check service cord or
wiring connection
2 . Replace fuse or reset
breaker
3 . Repair or replace
4 . Replace
5 . Replace
1 . Cabinet voltage must not be
more than 5% below rating
2 . Replace
3 . Replace
4 . Repair or replace
5 . Leak check, replace drier
evacuate and recharge
6 . Clean condenser
7 . Replace
1 . Reset control . Rotate knob
Clockwise
2 . Leak check, replace drier
evacuate and recharge
3 . Move to cooler location or
correct excessive heat source
4 . Purge system, evacuate and
recharge
5 . Compressor voltage must not
be more than 5% below rating
1 . Leak check, replace drier,
evacuate and recharge
2 . Replace
3 . Force manual defrost
1 . Replace
2 . Assure proper contact
3 . Leak check, replace drier
evacuate and recharge