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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem
Appliance does not
operate and the display
is blank
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for
long periods or cycles
Appliance too warm
Appliance does not
operate, but the display
is lit and functioning
Possible Causes
Appliance is unplugged.
The home circuit breaker
is tripped/the fuse is blown.
Appliance is on
an uneven surface.
Normal when appliance
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of wine are placed
in appliance.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent
door openings.
Temperature control set
at the coldest setting.
Appliance is too close
to the wall.
Normal when appliance
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of wine are placed
in appliance.
Temperature control
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Appliance is too close
to the wall.
Door left open.
Setting is above room
temperature.
What To Do
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See the Leveling Legs section.
• Wait 12 hours for the appliance to completely
cool down.
• This is normal.
• Door is not self-closing. Always make sure that
the door is closed after opening.
• Check to see if a bottle is holding door open.
• This is normal.
• See About the control and settings.
• See the Installation Guidelines section
for the correct clearances.
• Wait 12 hours for the appliance to completely
cool down.
• This is normal. Wait for the appliance to cool down.
• See About the control and settings.
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the control and settings.
• See the Installation Guidelines section
for the correct clearances.
• Door is not self-closing. Always make sure that
the door is closed after opening.
• Check to see if a bottle is holding door open.
• This is normal. If wine or beverages are too warm,
change the temperature setting to a lower temperature.
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