Silver King SKMCD1P/C1 - Manual (Page 9)

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Troubleshooting Guide
Complaint Cause Solution
Compressor will
not run
1. No voltage at wall receptacle
2. Service cord pulled out of wall
receptacle
3. Low voltage causing compressor to
cycle on overload
4. Power switch is in “Off” position
5. Inoperative control
6. Compressor stuck
7. Compressor windings open
8. Compressor overload stuck open
9. Relay lead loose
10. Relay loose or inoperative
11. Power cord disconnected from dispenser
12. Faulty cabinet wiring
1. Check circuit breaker or fuse
2. Replace
3. Contact power company and confirm
that voltage fluctuation does not exceed
10% plus or minus from the nominal
rating
4. Turn switch on
5. Call service technician
6. Call service technician
7. Call service technician
8. Call service technician
9. Call service technician
10. Call service technician
11. Call service technician
12. Call service technician
Compressor runs
but no refrigeration
1. System out of refrigerant
2. Compressor not pumping
3. Restricted filter drier
4. Restricted capillary tube
5. Moisture in system 1. Call service technician
2. Call service technician
3. Call service technician
4. Call service technician
5. Call service technician
Compressor short
cycles
1. Erratic control thermostat
2. Faulty relay
3. Low voltage
4. Compressor draws excessive wattage 1. Call service technician
2. Call service technician
3. Contact power company and confirm
that voltage fluctuation does not exceed
10% plus or minus from the nominal
rating
4. Call service technician
Compressor runs
too much or
constantly
1. Temperature to low
2. Erratic control
3. Abnormally high room temperature
4. Door or lid gaskets not sealing
5. System undercharged due to leaks
6. System undercharged from factory
7. System overcharged
8. System not clean
9. Restricted filter drier
10. Restricted capillary tube 1. Adjust temperature control
2. Call service technician
3. Reduce room temperature or relocate
dispenser
4. Adjust or call service technician
5. Call service technician
6. Call service technician
7. Call service technician
8. Call service technician
9. Call service technician
10. Call service technician
Noisy
1. Tubing vibrates
2. Internal compressor noise
3. Compressor vibrating on cabinet frame 1. Call service technician
2. Call service technician
3. Call service technician
Beverage leaking
or not flowing
1. Tube kinked
2. Valve stuck 1. Remove valve and pull tube straight
through valve area
2. Clean valve and valve area or call for
service
Ordering Parts/Service
Contact Silver King Refrigeration at 800-328-3329 for technical assistance.