Minibar Systems
SmartFridge 65 Solid Door – Electronics on Door
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Troubleshooting Guide
Please refer to this troubleshooting guide for the possible cause and solution to your problem. If you cannot resolve
on your own, see “Minibar Systems Contact Information” at the end of this manual.
The SmartFridge fails to operate after connecting to electrical power supply:
Check the power cord is properly connected.
Check the power supply in the electrical outlet (blown fuse / circuit breaker).
Make sure the SmartFridge is working.
Continuous operation of the cooling system:
The door is frequently opened or left open for too long.
The door is not properly closed (the door may sag; the gasket may be polluted or damaged).
Perhaps you may have overloaded the SmartFridge with fresh food.
The reason may be inadequate ventilation of the compressor (assure adequate air circulation).
Ice formation on the inner rear wall:
As long as the defrost water runs to the channel and through the outlet to the drain pan on the compressor,
automatic defrosting of the SmartFridge is assured. In case ice formation on the inner back wall is increased 0.12” (3
mm) - 0.20” (5 mm) ice should be manually defrosted.
Disconnect the SmartFridge from the power supply and leave the door open. Never use electric devices for
defrosting and do not scrape the ice of frost layer with sharp objects.
After defrosting is complete close the SmartFridge door and reconnect to power supply. The cause of increased
ice formation may be one of the following:
the door does not seal well (clean the gasket if it is contaminated or replace if damaged)
the door is frequently opened or left open for too long
the food stored in the refrigerator was warm
the food or dish is touching the inner back wall.
Water is leaking from the SmartFridge:
If the discharge water outlet is clogged, or the defrost water drips over the channel, water will leak from the
SmartFridge.
Clean the clogged outlet, for example with a plastic straw or pipe cleaner.
Manually defrost the increased ice layer (see
“Ice formation on the inner rear wall”)
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Noise:
A compressor-based refrigerator does produce a certain level of noise. How noisy the SmartFridge is depends on
where it is placed, how it is used and how old the SmartFridge is. During the operation of the compressor the noise
of the liquid is heard. This is a normal condition and does not relate to the lifetime of the SmartFridge. After starting
the SmartFridge the operation of the compressor and the refrigerant flow may be louder - this does not mean that
something is wrong and does not relate to the lifetime of the SmartFridge. Occasionally unusual and louder noise
can be heard. This noise is often a consequence of incorrect installation, check that:
the SmartFridge is level and installed on a firm solid base / floor;
it does not touch the case good cabinet;
the accessories on the interior have been placed correctly in their positions; and check, bottles, tins and other
vessels are not touching each other causing rattling and/or vibrations.
