SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
Compressor not running. | Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. | Replace fuse or reset circuit |
| Power cord unplugged. | breaker. |
| Plug in power cord. | |
| Thermostat set too high. | Set thermostat to lower |
| Cabinet in defrost cycle. | temperature. |
| Wait for defrost cycle to finish. | |
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Condensing unit runs for | Excessive amount of warm product | Allow adequate time for |
long periods of time. | placed in cabinet. | product to cool down. |
| Prolonged door opening or door ajar. | Ensure doors are closed when |
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| not in use. Avoid opening |
| Door gasket(s) not sealing properly. | doors for long periods of time. |
| Ensure gaskets are snapped in | |
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| completely. Remove gasket |
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| and wash with soap and water. |
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| Check condition of gasket and |
| Dirty condenser coil. | replace if necessary. |
| Clean the condenser coil. | |
| Evaporator coil iced over. | Unplug unit and allow coil to |
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| defrost. Make sure thermostat |
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| is not set too cold. Ensure that |
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| door gasket(s) are sealing |
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| properly. |
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Cabinet temperature is | Thermostat set too warm. | Set thermostat to lower |
too warm. | Blocking air flow. | temperature. |
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| proper air flow. Make sure |
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| there is at least four inches of |
| Excessive amount of warm product | clearance from evaporator. |
| Allow adequate time for | |
| placed in cabinet. | product to cool down. |
| Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. | Replace fuse or reset circuit |
| Dirty condenser coil. | breaker. |
| Clean the condenser coil. | |
| Prolonged door opening or door ajar. | Ensure doors are closed when |
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| not in use. Avoid opening |
| Evaporator coil iced over. | doors for long periods of time. |
| (see above) | |
Cabinet is noisy. | Loose part(s). | Locate and tighten loose |
| Tubing vibration. | part(s). |
| Ensure tubing is free from | |
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| contact with other tubing or |
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| components. |
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