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Whynter Quart Portable Refrigerator/Freezer

Troubleshooting

Problem: The unit is frosting often

Possible Cause: The door gasket is not sealing

Solution: “The door may need to be re-positioned

”

Possible Cause: Use a screw driver to loosen the screws to re-position the door/hinge and

tighten the screws

Solution: “Ensure the door gasket is not loose

”

Possible Cause: Ambient temperature or humidity is high.

Solution: Lower the room humidity with a dehumidifier or air conditioner

Problem: Freezer external surface is warm

Possible Cause: “The external upright freezer

walls can be as much as 30°F

warmer than room temperature”

Solution: “This is normal while the compressor works to trans-

fer heat from inside the upright freezer cabine”

Problem: Moisture forms on inside upright freezer walls

Possible Cause: “Weather is hot and humid,

which increases internal rate of

frost buildup”

Solution: This is normal

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Whynter Quart Portable Refrigerator/Freezer Troubleshooting Problem: The unit is frosting often Possible Cause: The door gasket is not sealing Solution: “The door may need to be re-positioned ” Possible Cause: Use a screw driver to loosen the screws to re-position the door/hinge and tighten the screws Solution: “Ensure the door gasket is not loose ” Possible Cause: Ambient temperature or humidity is high.
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Possible Cause: “Door may not be seating properly” Solution: Check door installation Possible Cause: Door is kept open too long, or is Solution: Open the door less often Problem: Odors in upright freezer Possible Cause: Interior needs to be cleaned Solution: “Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda” Possible Cause: “Food with strong odors are in the upright freezer” Solution: “Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda” Display Status: Internal temperature setting is display
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Function: Operational error Response: “Contact Whynter Service Department via email at service@whynter.com ” Display Status: Control panel beeps. Hi-Temp is lit Function: Freezer temperature is too high Response: “Contact Whynter Service Department via email at service@whynter.com ” Function: The door gasket is dirty. Response: Press Alarm Reset to mute audible alarm Display Status: Control panel beeps.
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Problem: The appliance does not operate. Possible Cause: There is a power failure. Solution: “Ensure the appliance is plugged in and the power outlet has power.” Possible Cause: The appliance is not plugged in Solution: “Replace the broken fuse or reset the breaker.” Possible Cause: “A house fuse has blown or the circuit breaker is tripped.” Solution: Problem: The appliance is not cold enough. Possible Cause: The set temperature too high.
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Possible Cause: The door is opened too often. Solution: “Close the door tightly and do not open the door too frequently or for a long period of time.” Possible Cause: “The door is not closed completely.” Solution: Possible Cause: “The door gasket does not seal properly.” Solution: “Ensure the door gasket is not loosee.” Possible Cause: “The front bottom grille does not have sufficient ventilation.” Solution: “The front bottom grille must be completely unobstructed.
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Solution: “To minimize internal temperature fluctuation, do not add large amount of contents at once.” Possible Cause: The door is opened too often Solution: “Close the door tightly and do not open the door too frequently or for a long period of time” Possible Cause: “The door is not closed completely.
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Possible Cause: “Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises.” Solution: “Some popping or cracking noises are normal. They are caused by expansion and contraction of the inside walls due to t emperature changes.” Possible Cause: “The appliance is not level.” Solution: “Make sure the cooler is on a hard and level surface. Do not place the appliance on carpet.” Problem: The door does not close properly Possible Cause: The appliance is not level.