You can solve many common wine cellar problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
PROBLEM
Not plugged in.
Cellar does not
The appliance is turned off.
operate.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
External environment may require a higher
setting.
Cellar is not cold
The door is opened too often.
enough.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of contents has been added
The compressor
to the cellar.
turns on and off
The door is opened too often.
frequently.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
In order to circulate the air and maintain the set temperature inside the cabinet the fans
must cycle on and off even when the compressor is off. The fans will cycle ON and OFF
The fans turn on
while the compressor is off approximately every 20 seconds, this is called "Semi-speed
and off
status". This cycle is normal and meant both to circulate the air as well as ensure the
frequently.
continued operational status of the fans. If the fan stops completely and does not
complete this cycle the fan is non-operational.
This is simply a function of the cooling system. The lower the setting, the more the fan
Fan is always
will run. If the room is very warm, the cooler will run more. The unit has been designed to
running
run continuously when operating at the lower temperatures.
Not plugged in.
The light does
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
not work.
The light button is "OFF".
The cellar is not levelled
Vibrations.
The bottles are vibrating.
There is an object under the cellar.
The cellar seems
to make too
The unit is not level.
much noise.
Display shows
The air temperature sensor in the
an error code
corresponding temperature zone has failed
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
30
SOLUTION
Plug the unit.
Turn on the unit.
Check the breaker and/or fuses.
Check the temperature control setting.
Close the door properly.
Check the door gasket.
Close the door properly.
Check the door gasket.
Plug the unit.
Check the breaker and/or fuses.
Check to assure that the Cellar is level.
Make sure the bottles don't touch each
other.
Remove the object.
Level the cellar.
The rattling noise may come from the
flow of the refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear
gurgling sounds caused by the flow of
refrigerant in your cellar. Contraction and
expansion of the inside walls may cause
popping and crackling noises.
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