Kelvinator KCGM69RW ユーザーズマニュアル
9
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
GUIDE
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.
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this
appliance.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
APPLIANCE OPERATION
Appliance does not run.
* Appliance is plugged into a circuit
that has a ground fault
that has a ground fault
* Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the
outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.
outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.
* Temperature control is in the
"OFF" position.
"OFF" position.
* See Thermostat Setting.
* Appliance may not be plugged in,
or plug may be loose.
or plug may be loose.
* Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
* House fuse blown or tripped circuit
breaker.
breaker.
* Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Reset circuit breaker.
* Power outage
* Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Appliance runs too much
or too long.
or too long.
* Room or outside weather is hot.
* It's normal for the appliance to work harder under
these conditions.
these conditions.
* Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
disconnected for a period of time.
* It takes 24 hours for the appliance to cool down
completely.
completely.
* Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
have been stored recently.
* Warm food will cause appliance to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
desired temperature is reached.
* Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
kept open too long.
* Warm air entering the appliance causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
more. Open the door less often.
* Appliance door may be slightly
* See "Door Problems".
* Temperature control is set too low.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Appliance gaskets are dirty, worn,
cracked or poorly fitted.
cracked or poorly fitted.
* Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the lid seal will
cause appliance to run longer in order to maintain
desired temperature.
cause appliance to run longer in order to maintain
desired temperature.
Interior appliance
temperature is too cold.
temperature is too cold.
* Temperature control is set too low.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior appliance
temperature is too warm.
temperature is too warm.
* Temperature control is set too
warm.
warm.
* Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
kept open too long.
* Warm air entering the appliance causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
more. Open the door less often.
* Appliance door may be slightly
* See "Door Problems".
* Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
have been stored recently.
* Wait until the appliance has had a chance to reach
its selected temperature.
its selected temperature.
* Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
disconnected for a period of time.
* Appliance requires 24 hours to cool down
completely.
completely.
Appliance external
surface temperature is
warm.
surface temperature is
warm.
* The external appliance walls can
be as much as 30ºF warmer than
room temperature.
be as much as 30ºF warmer than
room temperature.
* This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the appliance cabinet.
transfer heat from inside the appliance cabinet.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels
whenever appliance is on.
whenever appliance is on.
* Modern appliances have increased
storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require heavy
duty compressors.
storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require heavy
duty compressors.
* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is
low, you might hear the compressor running while it
cools the interior.
low, you might hear the compressor running while it
cools the interior.
Louder sound levels
when compressor comes
on.
when compressor comes
on.
* Appliance operates at higher
pressures during the start of the ON
cycle.
pressures during the start of the ON
cycle.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
appliance continues to run.
appliance continues to run.
Popping or cracking
sound when compressor
comes on.
sound when compressor
comes on.
* Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
appliance continues to run.
appliance continues to run.