Summit SBC590 - Manual (Page 16)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Many problems can be resolved without the need for a service call. Try the following list
as a reference to potential solutions of common problems.
PROBLEMS WITH THE BEER COOLER
PROBLEM: The beer cooler is not operating.
• Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Has a household fuse blown or a circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or
reset the circuit.
• Is the temperature control knob in the OFF position or incorrectly set? See
Temperature Control section on page 8.
PROBLEM: The motor is constantly running, or running too much
• Is it hotter than usual where the beer cooler is? 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 amount of product been added to the beer cooler? 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 beer cooler causes the motor to
run longer. Keep the door closed as much as possible.
• Is the control set correctly? See Temperature Control on page 8.
• 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 Beer Cooler section on
pages 10 - 11, and refer to #7.
PROBLEM: The beer cooler temperature is too warm
• Have you just added a large amount of product to the refrigerator? This will warm the
interior of the unit until the unit is able to cool down to the correct temperature.
• Is the control set correctly? See Temperature Control on page 8.
PROBLEM: There is excessive moisture inside the beer cooler
• Is the door opened frequently? If so, humidity from the room will enter the beer cooler
and cause moisture to build up. This will happen even more if the air in the room is
very humid.
PROBLEM: The door is hard to open
• Is the 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.