Fault Finding Guide - FRIDGE MATE FM Owner's Manual

Fault Finding
GUIDE
FRIDGE NOT RUNNING?
Is the control panel display lit up?
• Check power supply.
NO
• Check that the fridge lead is plugged in properly, and that no wires are loose.
• Check that the fridge has been turned on.
• Check the circuit breaker and press to re-set if necessary.
• If the control panel is lit up and the fridge is still not running call our Service
YES
Department on 07 5492 7777.
FRIDGE RUNNING BUT NOT COOLING?
• Is the yellow light flashing? If yes, refer self diagnostic system below.
• Make sure that the compressor is running and not just the fan motor.
• If the compressor is running and the fridge is not cooling call our Service
Department on 07 5492 7777.
FRIDGE IS TRYING TO START BUT KEEPS CUTTING OUT?
• Is the yellow light flashing? - Refer self diagnostic system below.
• Low voltage. Check your supply.
• Voltage drops. Read section on voltage drop.
YELLOW LIGHT FLASHING?
The EvaKool compressor has its own self diagnostic system, if the yellow light is flashing,
count how many flashes in each set. It will flash a series of between 1 and 5 flashes every four
seconds.
1 Flash The fridge is cutting out because the supply voltage is outside the cutout
setting.
• Check your power supply (fridge power lead and vehicle wiring) for voltage drop.
2 Flashes Condenser fan problem. Contact Service Agent.
3 Flashes Blocked rotor or the differential pressure in the system is too high.
Contact Service Agent.
4 Flashes If the system is too heavily loaded the motor cannot maintain speed.
Contact Service Agent.
5 Flashes The compressor is cutting out on its thermal protection.
• Ambient temperature is too high
• Condenser fan motor failed
The condensing coil in your refrigerator is like a radiator in your car. If the fan that is cooling it stops, or the fins
in the coil get blocked with dirt and fluff, the compressor will overheat and cut out on its thermal protection.
refer to the
TROUBLE SHOOTING
FLOW CHART (PAGE 11)
• Condenser coil is blocked with dirt and fluff
• Air vents on the side of the unit are blocked
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