Wine-Mate: Troubleshooting Solutions Guides
Note: This Troubleshooting Chart is not prepared to replace the training required for a professional refrigeration service person, not is it comprehensive.
- Unit not running
- Compressor stopping and starting with short running time
- Fan motor running but compressor is not
- Compressor running but fan is off
- No cooling but compressor and fan are running
- Temperature too high or unit running too long
- House circuit tripping
- Noisy operation
| Possible Causes |
Response |
| A. Power cord unplugged |
A. Check for power cord plug |
| B. No power to unit |
B. Check power at receptacle and fuses |
| C. Temperature setting high |
C. Lower temperature setting |
| D. Low voltage |
D. Contact an authorized electrician |
| E. Incorrect or loose wiring |
E. Check all wiring and connections |
| F. Defrost light blinking |
F. Unit in defrost mode |
| G. Running light blinking |
G. Call service for failed components |
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| Possible Causes |
Response |
| A. Incorrect temperature setting |
A. Set 55°F to 60°F |
| B. Incorrect voltage |
B. Check for voltage |
| C. Failed thermistor |
C. Check thermistor by placing it in ice water and measuring resistance. |
| D. Failed components |
D. Check compressor windings, start relay and overload protector. |
| E. Improper condenser airflow |
E. Check for condenser fan |
| F. Dirty condenser |
F. Clean condenser |
| G. Overcharge of refrigerant |
G. Call service for removing refrigerant |
| H. Discharge or suction pressure too high |
H. Call service for OEM information |
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| Possible Causes |
Response |
| A. Incorrect power supply |
A. Check for proper voltage |
| B. Incorrect or loose wiring |
B. Check all wiring and connections |
| C. Failed components |
C. Check start relay, start capacitor, overload protector and compressor. |
| D. Liquid refrigerant in the compressor |
D. Call service for OEM information |
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| Possible Causes |
Response |
| A. Fan blade bond |
A. Check for proper clearance |
| B. Incorrect or loose wiring |
B. Check all wiring and connections |
| C. Failed motors |
C. Call service to check for open or shorted windings |
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| Possible Causes |
Response |
| A. Evaporator airflow restriction |
A. Check for airflow through evaporator |
| B. Refrigerant leakage |
B. Check for loss of refrigerant |
| C. Refrigeration system restriction |
C. Call service to check for restrictions |
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| Possible Causes |
Response |
| A. Improper evaporator or condenser airflow |
A. Check for air restrictions |
| B. Dirty condenser |
B. Clean condenser |
| C. Iced evaporator |
C. Defrost and reset temperature |
| D. Malfunctioning fans |
D. Check both fans |
| E. Improper seals |
E. Check door gasket and opening |
| F. Improper area to be cooled |
F. Check for excessive load or incorrect installation |
| G. Low voltage |
G. Check power supply |
| H. Operating 60Hz unit at 50Hz (or vice versa) |
H. Use proper unit (60Hz for the Americas, 50Hz for the rest of the world) |
| I. Sealed system problem |
I. Call service to check for loss of refrigerant or restrictions |
| J. Undercharge or overcharge |
J. Call service to add or remove refrigerant |
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| Possible Causes |
Response |
| A. Incorrect fuse or breaker |
A. Check for proper fuse or breaker |
| B. Incorrect or loose wiring |
B. Check all wiring and connections |
| C. Failed components |
C. Call service |
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| Possible Causes |
Response |
| A. Mounting area not firm |
A. Add support to improve installation |
| B. Loose parts |
B. Check fan blades, bearings, cabinet washers, tubing contact and loose screws. |
| C. Compressor overloaded due to high ambient temperatures or airflow restriction |
C. Check for airflow blockage |
| D. Malfunctioning components |
D. Call service to check for internal loose components, inadequate lubrication or incorrect wiring |
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