Whynter WC-181DS User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Solutions

The appliance does not operate

 There is a power failure.

 The appliance is not plugged in

 A house fuse has blown or the circuit

breaker is tripped

 Ensure the appliance is plugged in and the

power outlet has power

 Replace the broken fuse or reset the break-

er

The appliance is not reaching the

desired temperature

 The appliance is placed too close to a

heat source

 The door is opened too often

 The door is not closed completely

 The door gasket does not seal proper-

ly

 Adjust the temperature

 Keep the appliance away from sunshine or

other heat sources

 Close the door tightly and do not open the

door too frequently or for a long period of

time.

 Ensure the door gasket is not loose

Frost forming inside the appliance

 The environment is too humid

 The ambient temperature is too low

 The door is opened too frequently for

a long period of time

 Although this unit uses an auto-defrost sys-

tem, under certain conditions, manual de-

frosting may required. If frost builds up, try

running the cooler on a warmer tempera-

ture setting

 Close the door tightly and do not open the

door too frequently or for a long period of

time

 Unplug the unit to allow the frost to melt

The appliance turns itself on and

off frequently

 The ambient (room) temperature is too

low or high

 A large amount of contents has been

added to the appliance

 The door is opened too often.

 The door is not closed completely

 The door gasket does not seal proper-

ly

 Decrease or increase the ambient (room)

temperature

 To minimize internal temperature fluctua-

tion, do not add large amount of contents at

once

 Close the door tightly and do not open the

door too frequently or for a long period of

time.

 Ensure the door gasket is not loose

The appliance makes too much

noise

 If the noise is from the fan, it may be

normal operating noise

 Contraction and expansion of the in-

side walls may cause popping and

crackling noises

 The appliance is not level

 The fan makes normal fan noises

 Some popping or cracking noises are nor-

mal. They are caused by expansion and

contraction of the inside walls due to tem-

perature changes

 Make sure the unit is on a hard and level

surface. Do not place the appliance on car-

pet

The door does not close properly

 The appliance is not level

 The door was reversed and not

properly installed

 The shelves are out of position .

 Make sure the appliance is on a hard and

level surface. Avoid placing the appliance

on a carpeted or soft surface

 Reinstall door

 Correctly install the shelves

Condensation builds up on the

glass door.

 Ambient temperature or humidity is

high

 Lower the room humidity by a dehumidifier

or air conditioner

Frost forming inside the appliance.

 Drawer(s) blocking internal fan

 Items are blocking the internal fan

 Move drawer(s) to the bottom portion of the

appliance

 Move items so they do not block the fan

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