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run longer in order to cool the Beverage Center back
down.
•
Is the door opened often?
Expect the motor to run
longer when this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try
to get everything you need out of the Beverage Center at
once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close
the door as soon as the food is removed.
•
Is the control set correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
See “Using the Control”.
•
Is the door closed completely?
Push the door firmly
shut. If it will not shut all the way, see “The door will not
close completely” later in this section.
•
Are the condenser coils dirty?
This obstructs air
transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the
condenser coils. See “Cleaning”.
•
Is the door opened often?
Be aware that the Beverage
Center will warm when this occurs. In order to keep the
Beverage Center cool, try to get everything you need out
of the Beverage Center at once, keep food organized so
it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food
is removed.
•
Has a large amount of food just been added to the
Beverage
Center?
Adding a large amount of food
warms the Beverage Center. It can take several hours for
the Beverage Center to return to the normal temperature.
•
Is the control set correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
See “Using the Control”.
•
Is the base grille blocked?
For best performance, do
not install the Beverage Center behind a cabinet door or
block the base grille.
Temperature is too warm
The door is diffi cult to open
Explosion Hazard
Use nonfl ammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fi re.
•
Is the gasket dirty or sticky?
Clean the gasket and the
surface that it touches. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on
the gasket following cleaning.
•
Are food packages blocking the door open?
Rearrange containers so that they fit more tightly and
take up less space.
•
Are the shelves out of position?
Put the shelves back
into their correct positions. See “Beverage Center Use”
for more information.
•
Is the gasket sticking?
Clean the gasket and the surface
that it touches. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the
gasket following cleaning.
•
Is the door opened often?
To avoid humidity buildup,
try to get everything you need out of the Beverage
Center at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find,
and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
When the door is opened, humidity from the room air
enters the Beverage Center. The more often the door is
opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when
the room itself is very humid.
•
Is it humid?
It is normal for moisture to build up inside
the Beverage Center when the air is humid.
•
Is the food packaged correctly?
Check that all food is
securely wrapped. Wipe off damp food containers before
placing in the Beverage Center.
•
Is the control set correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
See “Using the Control”.
The door will not close completely
Explosion Hazard
Use nonfl ammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fi re.
There is interior moisture buildup