Symptoms Possible causes Solutions
The cooler
turns on and
off frequently.
The room
temperature is higher
than the
recommended
ambient temperature
(77°F).
The door is being
opened often.
The door is not
completely closed.
The door gasket is
not sealing properly.
The cooler does not
have the suggested
ventilation.
Run the cooler in the
appropriate ambient
temperature.
Minimize the number of
times the door is
opened.
Make sure the door is
completely closed.
Make sure the door
gasket is properly
sealing.
Make sure the cooler
has at least 2” on the
sides and 4” in the back
for clearance.
The cooler
makes too
much noise.
If the noise is from
the fan, it may be
normal operating
noise.
The fan makes normal
fan noises when
operating- this is normal.
The unit is not level.
Make sure the cooler is
on a level surface.
Popping or crackling
noises are coming
from the unit.
Some popping or
crackling noises are
normal. They are caused
by expansion and
contraction of the inside
walls due to temperature
changes.
Your cooler is not
level.
Make sure the cooler is
on a level surface.
The door gasket is
dirty.
Clean the door gasket.
The door will
not shut
properly.
Make sure the door
gasket is properly
sealing.
The door gasket is
malformed.
The shelves are
incorrectly installed.
Correctly install the
shelves.
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