Instruction Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
There are many common issues you may experience with your kegerator that can be solved very
easily, without the need of a service call. Try the tips below to troubleshoot your unit should you
experience any problems:
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Kegerator does not operate
• Not plugged in or the appliance is turned off
• The circuit breaker tripped or a fuse has blown
out
Kegerator is not cold enough
• Check the temperature control setting
• External environment may require a higher
setting
• The door is opened too often
• The door is not closed completely
• The door gasket is not sealing properly
Kegerator is turning on and off frequently
• The room temperature is hotter than normal.
• The door is opened too often.
• The door is not closed completely.
• The temperature control is not set correctly.
• The door gasket does not seal properly.
The light does not work
• Not plugged in.
• The circuit breaker tripped or a fuse has blown.
• The light bulb has burned out.
• The light button is "OFF".
Vibrations
• Check to assure that the kegerator is on a level
surface.
The kegerator seems to make too much noise
• A faint humming noise may come from the flow
of the refrigerant, which is normal.
• As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
kegerator.
• Contraction and expansion of the inside walls
may cause popping and crackling noises.
• During the defrosting process you may hear a
water flowing sound caused by water flowing into
the drain trough.
• The kegerator is not on a level surface.
The door will not close properly
• The kegerator is not on a level surface.
• The gasket is dirty.
• The shelves are out of position.
Smell/odor
• Check for spills and for food or drink that is out of
date or incorrectly packaged
Outer surface of appliance is wet
• Condensation has formed and can be wiped dry
External surface is warm
• Compressor is working to transfer heat from
inside the cabinet
If the problem continues after taking the proper remedial actions, disconnect the power cord from the
wall outlet and transfer stored items to another container. Then call Summit’s toll-fee Customer
Service number at 1-800-932-4267.