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are designed for built-in installation and need very little clearance on the sides and above the
units. All other models require at least 4 inches of airflow on the sides and above the units.
All models, including built-in units, operate best when 2 inches is provided between the rear
wall and the back of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try these solutions first to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
The appliance is not operating.
• Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Has a fuse blown or a circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
• Is the thermostat incorrectly set? See How to Adjust the Temperature on page 10.
The motor is constantly running, or running too much.
• Is it hotter than usual where the appliance is located? At normal temperatures, the motor
will typically run between 40% and 80% of the time. The motor will run even longer when
the unit is in an unusually warm environment.
• Has a large number of items been added to the appliance? The more that is added, the
longer it will take for the unit to cool down. During this process, the motor will run longer.
• Is the door frequently opened? Warm air entering the appliance causes the motor to run
longer. Keep the door closed as much as possible.
• Is thermostat set correctly? See How to Adjust the Temperature on page 10.
• Is the door completely closed? Push the door firmly shut.
• Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents proper air transfer, and causes the motor to
work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See Cleaning the Appliance on page 7, and
refer to #7.
• Does the unit have proper clearance? Models with “BI” in their name require 2” of rear
clearance and minimal clearance on the sides and top. All other units require at least 4”
of clearance on all sides for proper operation.
The temperature in the cabinet is too warm.
• Have you just added a large number of items to the appliance? This will warm the interior
of the unit until it is able to cool down to the correct temperature.
• Is thermostat set correctly? See How to Adjust the Temperature on page 10.
There is excessive moisture inside the appliance.
• Is the door opened frequently? If so, humidity from the room will enter the appliance and
cause moisture to build up. This will happen even more if the air in the room is very
humid.
The door is hard to open.
• Is the door gasket dirty or sticky? Clean the gasket and the surfaces that it touches. Rub
a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gasket after cleaning.
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