Troubleshooting - NewAir Magic Chef Top Loading Water Dispenser Manual

Troubleshooting

You can solve many common water dispenser problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions outlined below to see if you can solve the problem on without calling the
service department.
Problem
Water dispenser does not operate.
Water cooler is not cold enough.
Water dispenser hot water is not hot
enough.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
Vibrations.
The water dispenser seems to make too
much noise.
Bottle feels warm.
Water bottle is hot.
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Possible cause
The unit is not plugged in.
•
The circuit breaker tripped or a blew a fuse.
•
• Check to be sure the cold water switch on the back
is ON.
• The water dispenser does not have the correct
space clearances for proper airflow.
Check to be sure the hot water switch on the back
•
is ON.
• The room temperature is hotter than normal.
• The temperature control is not set correctly.
• The water dispenser does not have the correct
space clearances for proper airflow.
• Check to verify that the dispenser is level on the
ground.
The rattling noise may be coming from the flow of
•
the refrigerant, which is normal.
• As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant into your water
dispenser.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
•
cause popping and crackling noises.
• The water dispenser is not level on the ground.
• The water system is overfilled. Dispense cold water
until air is released into the bottle.
• Water is boiling in the hot tank and bubbling up
into the bottle. Press the hot dispenser button until
water flows to remove air from the hot tank.