Problem |
Possible Cause |
Possible Solution |
Door gasket does not seal properly. |
Seal has come loose |
Reseal gasket as per instructions |
Unit is not level |
Level unit as per instructions. |
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Door does not hang straight |
Adjust door hinges as per instructions |
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Door warped in transit |
Leave door open in new surroundings for 48 hours.
(more information) |
Unit will not start |
PDT/PDT Junior Thermostat delay |
Leave unit on… wait twenty minutes… should start |
Tripped breaker |
Locate electrical panel, reset breaker |
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Temperature setting |
Turn down thermostat to lower temperature |
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Wine probe connections |
Assure probe line is not stretched out too much |
Unit runs constantly |
Thermostat set too low |
The unit is only designed to cool to 50°F and 30°F cooler than temperature of the room it is in |
Cabinet recently loaded with wine |
It may take several weeks to reach optimal storage temperature |
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Ambient temperature of room too high |
Unit may simply need to run |
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Inadequate ventilation |
Install some type of ventilation equipment |
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Door gasket not sealing properly |
See door gaskets |
Unit is not cooling |
Door gaskets not sealing |
See door gaskets |
Thermostat not adjusted correctly |
Adjust thermostat to lower temperature |
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Thermostat not operating |
Follow Bypass Plug procedure |
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Low on Freon |
Unit may need to be serviced by a technician |
Temperature variation between top and bottom of cabinet |
Unit not operating |
See Temperature Equalizer |
Cooling unit ices up |
Unit running constantly |
See section on running constantly (above) |
Other cause |
Unplug for 24 hours, then restart. If problem persists, unit may need to be serviced by a technician |
Unit makes clicking noise during startup |
Not enough power to start unit |
Assure dedicated 15 amp circuit. Check voltage to outlet |
