Whynter Beverage Dispenser WC-2128D User Manual
7. Troubleshooting
You can solve many common problems by referring the troubleshooting suggestions
listed below.
listed below.
Symptoms Possible
causes
Solutions
The wine cooler
does not turn on.
does not turn on.
There is a power failure.
The cooler is not plugged in.
A house fuse has blown or the
circuit breaker is tripped.
The cooler is not plugged in.
A house fuse has blown or the
circuit breaker is tripped.
Ensure the cooler is plugged in and the power outlet
has power.
Replace the broken fuse or reset the breaker.
has power.
Replace the broken fuse or reset the breaker.
The wine cooler is
not reaching the
desired
temperature.
not reaching the
desired
temperature.
The cooler is placed too close to
a heat source.
The cooler does not have
sufficient ventilation.
The door is opened too frequently
or for a long period of time.
Ambient temperature too high or
too low.
a heat source.
The cooler does not have
sufficient ventilation.
The door is opened too frequently
or for a long period of time.
Ambient temperature too high or
too low.
Keep the cooler away from sunshine or other heat
sources.
Make sure the wine cooler has at least 4” of
ventilation on the sides and 6” at the back in a
freestanding setup.
Close the door tightly and do not open the door too
frequently or for a long period of time.
The ideal ambient temperature for the wine cooler to
work is between 68F – 73F.
sources.
Make sure the wine cooler has at least 4” of
ventilation on the sides and 6” at the back in a
freestanding setup.
Close the door tightly and do not open the door too
frequently or for a long period of time.
The ideal ambient temperature for the wine cooler to
work is between 68F – 73F.
Frost forming inside
the wine cooler.
the wine cooler.
The environment is too humid.
The ambient temperature is too
low.
The door is opened too frequently
or for a long period of time.
The ambient temperature is too
low.
The door is opened too frequently
or for a long period of time.
Although this unit uses an auto-defrost system, under
certain conditions, manual defrosting may required. If
frost builds up, try running the cooler on a warmer
temperature setting.
Close the door tightly and do not open the door too
frequently or for a long period of time.
Unplug the unit to allow the frost to melt.
certain conditions, manual defrosting may required. If
frost builds up, try running the cooler on a warmer
temperature setting.
Close the door tightly and do not open the door too
frequently or for a long period of time.
Unplug the unit to allow the frost to melt.
The wine cooler
turns on and off
frequently.
turns on and off
frequently.
The ambient temperature is too
low or high.
The door is being opened often.
The door is not completely
closed.
The door gasket is not sealing
properly.
The cooler does not have the
suggested ventilation.
low or high.
The door is being opened often.
The door is not completely
closed.
The door gasket is not sealing
properly.
The cooler does not have the
suggested ventilation.
Decrease or increase the ambient temperature.
Minimize the number of times the door is opened.
Make sure the door is tightly closed.
Make sure the door gasket is properly sealed.
Make sure the cooler has at least 4” on the sides and
6” in the back for clearance.
Minimize the number of times the door is opened.
Make sure the door is tightly closed.
Make sure the door gasket is properly sealed.
Make sure the cooler has at least 4” on the sides and
6” in the back for clearance.
The wine cooler
makes too much
noise.
makes too much
noise.
If the noise is from the fan, it may
be normal operating noise.
The unit is not level.
be normal operating noise.
The unit is not level.
The fan makes normal fan noises.
Make sure the cooler is on a hard and level surface.
Do not place the wine cooler on carpet.
Make sure the cooler is on a hard and level surface.
Do not place the wine cooler on carpet.