Troubleshooting - Whynter CHC-120S Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The appliance does not operate
The appliance is not reaching the
desired temperature
Frost forming inside the appliance
The appliance turns itself on and
off frequently
The appliance makes too much
noise
The door does not close properly
Condensation builds up on the
glass door.
Frost forming inside the appliance.
Possible Causes

There is a power failure.

The appliance is not plugged in.

A house fuse has blown or the circuit
breaker is tripped.

The appliance is placed too close to a
heat source

The door is opened too often.

The door is not closed completely.

The door gasket does not seal proper-
ly.

The environment is too humid.

The ambient temperature is too low.

The door is opened too frequently for
a long period of time.

The ambient (room) temperature is too
low or high.

A large amount of contents has been
added to the appliance.

The door is opened too often.

The door is not closed completely.

The door gasket does not seal proper-
ly.

If the noise is from the fan, it may be
normal operating noise.

Contraction and expansion of the in-
side walls may cause popping and
crackling noises.

The appliance is not level.

The appliance is not level.

The door was reversed and not
properly installed.

The shelves are out of position .

Ambient temperature or humidity is
high.

Drawer(s) blocking internal fan.

Items are blocking the internal fan.

Ensure the appliance is plugged in and the
power outlet has power.

Replace the broken fuse or reset the break-
er.

Adjust the temperature.

Keep the appliance away from sunshine or
other heat sources.

Close the door tightly and do not open the
door too frequently or for a long period of
time.

Ensure the door gasket is not loose..

Although this unit uses an auto-defrost sys-
tem, under certain conditions, manual de-
frosting may required. If frost builds up, try
running the cooler on a warmer tempera-
ture 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.

Decrease or increase the ambient (room)
temperature.

To minimize internal temperature fluctua-
tion, do not add large amount of contents at
once.

Close the door tightly and do not open the
door too frequently or for a long period of
time.

Ensure the door gasket is not loose.

The fan makes normal fan noises.

Some popping or cracking noises are nor-
mal. They are caused by expansion and
contraction of the inside walls due to tem-
perature changes.

Make sure the unit is on a hard and level
surface. Do not place the appliance on car-
pet.

Make sure the appliance is on a hard and
level surface. Avoid placing the appliance
on a carpeted or soft surface.

Reinstall door.

Correctly install the shelves.

Lower the room humidity by a dehumidifier
or air conditioner.

Move drawer(s) to the bottom portion of the
appliance

Move items so they do not block the fan.
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Solutions