Frigidaire beverage cooler Troubleshooting Guide Problem, Cause Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE

PROBLEM

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

CAUSE CORRECTION

BEVERAGE COOLER OPERATION

Beverage cooler does not run.	• Beverage cooler is plugged into a circuit that has a	• Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the
	ground fault interrupt.	outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.
	• Temperature control is in the “OFF” position.	• See SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
		Section.
	• Beverage cooler may not be plugged in, or plug may	• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
	be loose.
	• House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.	• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
		Reset circuit breaker.
	• Power outage.	• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Beverage cooler runs too	• Room or outside weather is hot.	• It’s normal for the beverage cooler to work harder
much or too long.		under these conditions.
	• Beverage cooler has recently been disconnected for	• It takes 4 hours for the beverage cooler to cool
	a period of time.	down completely.
	• Doors are opened too frequently or too long.	• Warm air entering the beverage cooler causes it to
		run more. Open door less often.
	• Beverage cooler door may be slightly open.	• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” Section.
	• Temperature control is set too low.	• Turn the control shaft to a warmer setting. Allow
		several hours for temperature to stabilize.
	• Beverage cooler gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or	• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will
	poorly fitted.	cause beverage cooler to run longer in order to
		maintain desired temperature.
Interior beverage cooler	• Temperature control is set too low.	• Turn the control shaft to a warmer setting. Allow
temperature is too cold.		several hours for temperature to stabilize.
Interior beverage cooler	• Temperature control is set too warm.	• Turn the control shaft to a colder setting. Allow
temperature is too warm.		several hours for temperature to stabilize.
	• Door is kept open too long or is opened too	• Warm air enters the beverage cooler every time the
	frequently.	door is opened. Open the door less often.
	• Door may not be seating properly.	• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” Section.
	• Beverage cooler has recently been disconnected for	• Beverage cooler requires 4 hours to cool down
	a period of time.	completely.
Beverage cooler external	• The external walls can be as much as 30ºF warmer	• This is normal while the compressor works to
surface temperature is warm.	than room temperature.	transfer heat from inside the beverage cooler
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever	• Modern beverage coolers have increased storage	• This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is
beverage cooler is on.	capacity and more stable temperatures. They	low, you might hear the compressor running while it
	require a high efficiency compressor.	cools the interior.
Longer sound levels when	• Beverage cooler operates at higher pressures	• This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
compressor comes on.	during the start of the “ON” cycle.	the beverage cooler continues to run.
Fan runs when room	• Exterior thermostat has activated the heater and	• This is normal.
temperature is below 45ºF.	fan.
Popping or cracking sound	• Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as	• This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
when compressor comes on.	in hot water pipes.	refrigerator continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling sound,	• Refrigerant (used to cool beverage cooler) is	• This is normal.
like water boiling.	circulating throughout the system.

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