EdgeStar TWR327ESS Owner's Manual - Page 11

TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Help If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through the OPERATION section of this manual first. If the problem persists, check the Troubleshooting Guide below. The problem could be something that can easily be solved or explained. Symptoms The wine cooler turns on and off frequently, or does not maintain the temperature. The wine cooler does not turn on. The wine cooler will not reach the desired temperature The wine cooler is making strange noises Possible causes The room temperature is higher than the recommended ambient temperature (78ºF or cooler). The door is being opened often. The door is not completely closed. The door gasket is not sealing properly. The cooler does not have the suggested ventilation. There is a power failure. The cooler is not plugged in. A house fuse has blown or the circuit breaker is tripped. The cooler is placed too close to a heat source. The cooler does not have sufficient ventilation. The door is opened too frequently or for a long period of time. Certain sounds are normal. The unit is not level or is touching another appliance. Solutions Run the cooler at the appropriate ambient temperature. Minimize the number of times the door is opened. Make sure the door is completely closed. Make sure the door gasket is properly sealing. Read and follow the "Installation Clearance Requirements" section. Ensure the cooler is plugged in and the power outlet has power. Plug the unit in to a power outlet that has sufficient amperage. Replace the broken fuse in your fuse box or reset the breaker. Keep the cooler away from direct sun light or other heat sources. Read and follow the "Installation Clearance Requirements" section. Close the door tightly and do not open the door too frequently or for a long period of time. Read the "Normal Sounds" section. Check to make sure that the cooler is level, and that it is not in contact with another appliance or furniture. The body of the wine cooler is electrified. Frost is forming in the wine cooler. The door will not shut properly. The unit is not grounded properly. The environment is humid or the ambient temperature is too low. The door gasket is not installed properly. The door is being opened too frequently. Your cooler is not level. The door gasket is dirty. The door gasket is not installed correctly. The shelves are incorrectly installed. Contact your local electrician to test your electrical grounding system. Manual defrosting is required; unplug the unit to allow the frost to melt. If frost builds up frequently, you can move the unit to a location with a warmer temperature, minimize the number of times you open the door, or check the door gasket for a good seal. Read the "Defrosting" section. Make sure the cooler is on a level surface. Clean the door gasket. Make sure the door gasket is properly installed. Correctly install the shelves. Koldfront Thermoelectric Wine Cooler 8