Trouble-Shooting Guide; Spécifications - Sunbeam 101 User Manual

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

P ro b l e m Check if:
1a) The power cord is plugged in properly.
1 ) The power switch for
the cold & cooling
1b) If the water dispenser is brought in from outside in the winter time, give it a few hours to warm up to room
compartment are
t e m p e rature before plugging it in.The thermostat setting may be affected by the coldness of the water dispenser
turned on, but the
itself or the bottled wa t e r. If the ambient (room) temperature is lower than the thermostat setting, or the wa t e r
c o m p ressor is not
dispenser itself is cold, then the compressor will not start up. It is not advisable to make any adjustments to the
starting up.
thermostat setting before the water dispenser and bottled water is warmed up to normal room tempera t u r e.
2) Check if the water dispenser sits on a level surface without rocking. If the water dispenser is noisy after
2 ) The water dispenser
o p e ration is noisy. it's first use, unplug the water dispenser for thirty (30) minutes, then start it up again.
3) The radiator at the
3) If you are not satisfied with the water dispenser performance check if there is enough room around
back of the water
the water dispenser to provide ample ventilation. When the compressor is working, it is normal to have
dispenser is very hot.
a hot ra d iator.
4 ) The contents of the 4a) Check the temperature setting of the cooling compartment.
cooling compartment
4b) Check that the cooling compartment door is closed tightly.
a re not cold enough.
5 ) The compressor works
5a) Check if the door is closed tightly.
n o n - s t o p.
5b) Turn both thermostats down counterclockwise. Once the compressor has stopped, readjust starting from
cold water thermostat. Do not cause the compressor to start and stop frequently.
6 a ) The cold water temperature tap may freeze up under extreme conditions. When the cooling compartment is
6 ) The cold water tap is
loaded and the compressor is running continuously while the bottled water is not consumed, there can be an
not working. The cold
overcooling of the cold water tank.
water tank is fro z e n .
6 b ) To unfreeze the cold water tank turn the power switches for the cold water and cooling compartment off:
• If you need to unfreeze it in a hurry, then remove the water bottle and keep on draining hot water and pouring
it back into the water receptacle. Once the tank is unfrozen turn on only the cold water & cooling
compartment switch.
• If you have time, then just turn on the cooling compartment switch and turn off the cold water & cooling
compartment switch.
6 c ) If you will be continuing to use the cooling compartment, keep the door closed and reduce the cooling load
inside of the cooling compartment. You may turn the cold water & cooling compartment switch on, once the
cold water tank is thawed.
7a) The cooling compartment temperature is controlled, therefore the cooling compartment can't freeze.
7 ) The cold water tank
If too many items are placed in the cooling compartment, the water may freeze. Turning the refrigeration
is frozen and the
thermostat counterclockwise to a warmer setting may reduce the probability of water freezing.
cold water & cooling
7b) There are too many items in the cooling compartment or the items are too warm. It is not advisable to
c o m p a r t m e n t
place contents with a temperature exceeding
switch is on.
7c) The door of the cooling compartment is not closed.
8a) Verify that the cold water switch is ON.
8 ) The cold water is
w a r m . 8b) The cold water thermostat is set at high temperature position. Turn cold water thermostat clockwise a
little to set it at a lower temperature position.
9) The taps are leaking.
9a) The top portion of the tap has become loose. If so, tighten the top threaded portion.
9b) A calcium deposit has formed in the tap. If so, wash the inside of the water dispenser, unscrew and clean
the top portion of the tap and reassemble.
10a) The bottle may have small pinholes.
10) Water is dripping out
of the water
10b) The drain plug is not fastened properly. Check that the soft rubber seal of the drain cap is not torn
dispenser and
or damaged.
onto the floor.
10c) The drain tray at the bottom of the cooling compartment is full of water. Take out the drain tray to remove
water and then place it back into the cooling compartment.
40°C (104°F) in the cooling compartment.
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