Foster FD2-10 Service Manual

Cabinets & Counter Models

FD2-10 Controller with LCD5S Display

English

Original Service Manual

A Division of ITW Ltd

Foster Refrigerator

Oldmedow Road

King’s Lynn

Norfolk, PE30 4JU

March 2014 Issue 1

Call: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

www.fosterrefrigerator.co.uk

United Kingdom

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Manual Information & Health & Safety Notes

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Environmental Management Policy

2

Disposal Requirements & Electrical Safety

2

Start up, Display Icons & Switches

3

Start Sequence, Standby, Access to the Information Menu, Set Point, Keypad Security,
Light Settings

4

Defrost, FD2-10 Controller Technical Data & Configuration of Parameters

5

Controller Default & Individual Parameters Explained

6 to 11

Cabinet & Counter Technical Data

12

Wiring Diagrams

13 to 19

Troubleshooting & Notes

20 to 23

Make sure the power supply is turned off before making any electrical repairs.

To minimise shock and fire hazards, please do not plug or unplug the unit with
wet hands.

During maintenance and cleaning, please unplug the unit where required.

Care must be taken when handling or working on the unit as sharp edges may

cause personal injury, we recommend the wearing of suitable PPE.

Ensure the correct moving and lifting procedures are used when relocating a

unit.

Do NOT use abrasive cleaning products, only those that are recommended.
Never scour any parts of the refrigerator. Scouring pads or chemicals may
cause damage by scratching or dulling polished surface finishes.

Failure to keep the condenser clean may cause premature failure of the
motor/compressor which will NOT be covered under warranty policy.

Do NOT touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment. Particularly when
hands are damp or wet, skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces and
cause frostbite.

Please ensure the appropriate use of safety aids or Personnel Protective
Equipment (PPE) are used for you own safety.

The products and all information in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
We assume by the information given that the person(s) working on these refrigeration units are
fully trained and skilled in all aspects of their workings. Also that they will use the appropriate safety
equipment and take or meet precautions where required.
The service manual does not cover information on every variation of this unit; neither does it cover the
installation or every possible operating or maintenance instruction for the units.

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If not disposed of properly all refrigerators have components that can be harmful to the environment.
All old refrigerators must be disposed of by appropriately registered and licensed waste contractors,
and in accordance with national laws and regulations.

Foster Refrigerator recommends that the equipment is electrically connected via a Residual Current Device; such as
a Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) type socket, or through a Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overload
Protection (RCBO) supplied circuit.

Product Support and Installation Contractors.

Foster Refrigerator recognises that its activities, products and services can have an adverse impact
upon the environment.
The organisation is committed to implementing systems and controls to manage, reduce and eliminate
its adverse environmental impacts wherever possible, and has formulated an Environmental Policy
outlining our core aims. A copy of the Environmental Policy is available to all contractors and suppliers
upon request.
The organisation is committed to working with suppliers and contractors where their activities have the
potential to impact upon the environment. To achieve the aims stated in the Environmental Policy we
require that all suppliers and contractors operate in compliance with the law and are committed to best
practice in environmental management.
Product Support and Installation contractors are required to:

1. Ensure that wherever possible waste is removed from the client’s site, where arrangements are in

place all waste should be returned to Foster Refrigerator’s premises. In certain circumstances waste

may be disposed of on the client’s site; if permission is given, if the client has arrangements in place for

the type of waste.

2. If arranging for the disposal of your waste, handle, store and dispose of it in such a way as to prevent
its escape into the environment, harm to human health, and to ensure the compliance with the
environmental law. Guidance is available from the Environment Agency on how to comply with the waste
management ‘duty of care’.

3. The following waste must be stored of separately from other wastes, as they are hazardous to the
environment: refrigerants, polyurethane foam, and oils.

4. When arranging for disposal of waste, ensure a waste transfer note or consignment note is completed
as appropriate. Ensure that all waste is correctly described on the waste note and include the
appropriate six-digit code from the European Waste Catalogue. Your waste contractor or Foster can
provide further information if necessary.

5. Ensure that all waste is removed by a registered waste carrier, a carrier in possession of a waste
management licence, or a carrier holding an appropriate exemption. Ensure the person receiving the
waste at its ultimate destination is in receipt of a waste management licence or valid exemption.

6. Handle and store refrigerants in such a way as to prevent their emission to atmosphere, and ensure
they are disposed of safely and in accordance with environmental law.

7. Make arrangements to ensure all staff who handle refrigerants do so at a level of competence
consistent with the City Guilds 2079 Handling Refrigerants qualification or equivalent qualification.

8. Ensure all liquid substances are securely stored to prevent leaks and spill, and are not disposed of
into storm drains, foul drain, or surface water to soil.

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Symbol

Reason

Button

Use

Alarm

Info / Set Point Button

Thermostat Output

Manual Defrost / Decrease Button

Fan Output

Increase Button / Manual Activation

Defrost Output

Stand-by Button

Activation of 2nd parameter set

Symbol

Reason

Symbol

Reason

Defrost in progress

Condenser high pressure alarm

Controller in stand-by

Room high temperature alarm

Condenser clean warning

Room low temperature alarm

Door open alarm

Probe T1 failure

Condenser high temperature alarm

Probe T2 failure

Instant probe 1 temperature

Minimum probe 1 temperature recorded

Instant probe 2 temperature*

Compressor working weeks**

Instant probe 3 temperature*

Keypad state lock

Maximum probe 1 temperature

recorded

After unpacking, clean and allow the cabinet to stand for 2 hours before turning on

.

For units that have been delivered outside the UK, please remove the compressor strap as
instructed on the front of the unit, before connecting the unit to the mains supply.

Ensure the cabinet is situated away from both hot and cold air sources, as this will affect its
performance. Make sure that a minimum clearance of 150mm above the cabinet is available for
ventilation and effective operation. Connect the unit to a suitable mains power outlet and turn the supply
on. Do not plug or unplug the unit with wet hands.

After connecting the unit to the mains the display will briefly show a dash in the centre of the screen. This
will then show

Indicators and Buttons

Display & Information Icons

During normal operation, the display shows either the temperature measured or one of the following
indications:

* Displayed only if enabled (see configuration parameters)

** Displayed only if ACC > 0

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For normal operation

Press and hold the button for 3 seconds then release. The current cabinet temperature will be

displayed.

If pressed and held for 5 seconds then released this will start the ‘Test Sequence’ .
The test function is a defined sequence of events that will follow a prescribed pattern (dependent upon

parameter values) that will operate all electrical elements of the system, simulating a short operating
pattern. It should enable an engineer to carryout basic function operations checks of all system parts
including refrigeration.
This sequence can take, and the display will count up to, a maximum of 935 seconds before showing
‘ ’. The length of time the test is run will be dependent on the model type and conditions the unit is
placed in. After showing ‘ ’ the controller will wait for 1 min, then resume normal operation and show
the current temperature of the unit.

To cancel the test sequence prior to completion, press and release .

When pressing the button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter the standby mode and display
(unless already in standby and then this will energise the controller to show the current unit
temperature).
This ‘ ’ indication will be displayed while the unit is not operating but the mains power is applied to
the unit. This mode may be used for interval cleaning regimes and short periods when the unit is not
required. For extended periods of inactivity the mains supply should be isolated.

Press and immediately release the button.
Using the and or buttons select the data you wish to display
Press the button to display the current value.
To exit press the button or wait 10 seconds.

To reset the THI and TLO:

Use the and or buttons to select the data to be reset
Display the value with the button
While keeping the button pressed, press the button to reset.

Press button and hold for half a second.
By keeping button pressed, use and or buttons to set the desired value (adjustment is

within the minimum SPL and the maximum SPH limit)

When button is released, the new value is stored.

The keypad lock avoids undesired, potentially dangerous operations, which might be attempted when
the controller is operating in a public place. In the INFO menu, set parameter = YES to inhibit all
functions of the button. To resume normal operation of keypad, adjust setting so that = NO.

Where fitted the light can be turned on or off by pressing and releasing the button.

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Power Supply

230Vac±10%, 50/60Hz, 3W

Measurement Range

-50…120°C, -55…240°F

-50 / -9.9…19.9 / 80°C (NTC 10K Only)

Relay Output Max Load (230Vac)
Compressor – 16(8) A 240Vac
Defrost - 16(4) A 240Vac
Evap. Fan - 16(4) A 240Vac
Auxiliary Loads 1 - 8(2) A 240Vac

Measurement Accuracy

<0.5°C within the measurement range

Operating Conditions

-10 … +50°C; 15% … 80% r.H

Input – NTC 10KΩ @ 25°C

Controller Approvals

EN60730-1; EN60730-2-9
EN55022 (Class B)
EN50082-1

Automatic Defrost

Defrost starts automatically as soon as the time set with parameter DFT has elapsed.

Time Defrost With DFM = TIM defrost takes place at regular intervals when the timer reaches

the value DFT. For example, with DFM = TIM and DFT = 06, a defrost will take place every 6
hours.

Defrost time count backup At power restoration, if DFB = YES, the defrost timer resumes the

time count from where it was prior to the power interruption. If DFB=NO, the time count re-starts
from 0. In stand-by the accumulated time count is frozen.

Defrost Type – When defrost has started, compressor and defrost outputs are controlled according to
the parameter DTY. If FID = YES, the evaporator fans are active during defrost.

Resuming Thermostatic Cycle

When defrost is complete, if DRN is greater than 0, all outputs will remain off for the DRN minutes.

Manual Defrost

To initiate a manual defrost press and hold the defrost button for 2 seconds.

Parameters should not be changed unless you have an understanding of their purpose and the
following instructions are fully understood.

To gain access to the parameters access the configuration menu by pressing + together for 5

seconds.

The first parameter will show on the display.
Using the and or buttons select the required parameter.
Press the button to display its current value.
While keeping pressed, use the and or buttons to set the new desired value.
On releasing the new value will be stored and the next parameter will display.
To exit this mode or revert to normal operating mode, press or wait for 30 seconds.

If at any point no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, without saving a new value, the display will
return to the standard temperature display.

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Parameter

Range

Description

Foster FD2-10

SCL

Readout Scale:

2°C

1°C

Range -50/-9.9…. 19.9/80°C (With INP = SN4 Only)

2°C

Range -50 …. 120°C

°F

Range -55 …. 240°F

SPL

-50 … SPH

Minimum Limit for SP setting

1

SPH

SPL …120°

Maximum limit for SP setting

3

SP

SPL … SPH

Temperature set point to be achieved

2

C-H

Temperature Control mode:

REF

REF

Refrigeration

HEA

Heating

HYS

1 … 10°

Off/On Thermostat differential

3

CRT

0 … 30min

Compressor Rest Time

2

CT1

0 … 30min

Thermostat run time with faulty T1
(CT1 = 0 output with faulty T1 will always be off)

6

CT2

0 … 30min

Thermostat off time with faulty T1 probe.
(CT2=0 & CT1 = >0 output with faulty T1 will always be on

4

CSD

0 … 30min

Compressor stop delay after door has been opened
(Only if DS – YES)

1

DFM

Defrost Start Mode:

TIM

Non

Defrost function is disabled

TIM

Regular time defrost

FRO

Defrost time elapses only in condition of frost accumulation

DFT

0…99 Hours

Time interval between defrosts

6

DFB

Defrost timer clock

YES

YES

Following mains interruption, timer resumes count

NO

Following mains interruption, timer restarts from zero

DLI

-50.. 120°

Defrost end temperature
(Only if T2 = EPO)

N/A

DTO

1 … 120min

Maximum defrost duration

20

DTY

Defrost Type:

OFF

OFF

Timed off cycle defrost (compressor and heater off)

ELE

Electric heater defrost (compressor off, heater on)

GAS

Hot gas defrost (compressor and heater on)

DPD

0 … 240 sec

Evaporator pump down. Timed pause at start of defrost

0

DRN

0 … 30min

Drain down period

2

DDM

Defrost display mode:

DEF

RT

Real (actual) air temperature

LT

Last temperature display before start of defrost

SP

The current set point value.

DEF

“DEF”

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DDY

0… 60 min

Defrost display delay period
Time DDM is shown following defrost termination

10

FID

Fans in defrost:

YES

YES

Fans run during defrost

NO

Fans do not run during defrost

FDD

-50 … 120°

Evaporator fan restart temperature following defrost
(Only if T2 = EPO)

5

FTO

0…120 min

Maximum evaporator fan stop period following defrost

3

FDS

0…120 sec

Minimum evaporator fan stops (following door opening etc.)

20

FCM

Evaporator fan mode during thermostatic control:

TIM

NON

Fan(s) run continuously

TMP

Temperature based control. When compressor is on, fans are on.
When compressor is of, fans run as long as temperature difference
Te-Ta > FD. Fans on again with FDH

Tim

Time based control. When compressor is on, fans are on. When
compressor is off, fans in accordance to parameters FT1, FT2 and
FT3.

FDT

-120 … 0°

Te-Ta difference for fans to turn off after compressor stopped.
(Only if T2 = EPO and FCM = TMP)

-1

FDH

1 … 120°

Temperature differential for evaporator fan restart.
(Only if T2 = EPO and FCM = TMP)

3

FT1

0 … 180 Sec

Fan stop delay after compressor stop.

15

FT2

0 … 30min

Timed fan stop following T1
(With FT2 = 0 the fans remain on all the time).

3

FT3

0 .. 30min

Timed fan run following FT2
(With FT3 = 0 and FT2 >0 the fans remain off all the time.

2

ATM

Alarm threshold configuration:

REL

NON

All temperature alarms are inhibited

ABS

The value set in ALA and AHA represent actual alarm set points

REL

The values set in ALR and AHR are alarm differentials which relate
to SP and SP + HYS

ALA

-50 … 120°

Low temperature alarm threshold

AHA

-50 … 120°

High temperature alarm threshold

ALR

-12 … 0°

Low temperature alarm differential
(With ALR = 0 the low temperature alarm is excluded)

-5

AHR

0 … 12°

High temperature alarm differential
(With AHR = 0 the low temperature alarm is excluded)

5

ATI

Alarm probe:

T1

T1

Air temperature probe used for alarm detection

T2

Evaporator temperature probe used for alarm detection

ATD

0… 120min

Delay before alarm temperature warning

90

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ADO

0… 30min

Delay before door open alarm warning

8

AHM

Operation in case of high condenser alarm (T2 = CND)

NON

NON

High condenser temperature alarm inhibited

ALR

Condenser warning – ‘HC’ displayed, alarm sounds

STP

As ‘ALR’ with compressor stopped and defrosts suspended

AHT

-50 … 120°

Condenser alarm temperature (T2 = CND)

65

ACC

0…52 Weeks

Condenser cleaning period.
(With ACC = 0 condenser cleaning is disabled)

0

IISM

Switchover method to second parameter set:

HDD

NON

Second parameter set is excluded

MAN

Second parameter set is activated/ deactivated by button

HDD

Second parameter activated by ‘heavy’ usage

D12

Second parameter set activated by D12 input (D12 = IISM)

IISL

-50 . IISH

Minimum limit for IISP setting

1

IISH

IISL .. 120°

Maximum limit for IISP setting

1

IISP

IISP…IISH

Temperature set point to be achieved in ‘Mode 2’

1

IIHY

1 … 10°

Off/on thermostat differential in ‘Mode 2’

3

IIFC

Evaporator fan mode during ‘Mode 2’ thermostatic control:

NON

NON

Fans(s) run continuously

TMP

Temperature based control. When compressor is on, fans are on.
When compressor is off, fans run as long as temperature difference
Te-Ta>FDT. Fans on again with FDH

TIM

Time based control. When compressor is on, fans are on. When
compressor is off, fans in accordance to parameters FT1, FT2 and
FT3.

HDS

1 … 5

Controller sensitivity for switch over between ‘Modes’ and 2.

(1 = minimum, 5 = maximum)

3

IIDF

0 … 99hours

Time interval between defrosts in ‘Mode 2’.

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SB

Standby button operation:

YES

YES

Standby button enabled

No

Standby button disabled

DS

Door switch operation (switch made when door closed):

YES

YES

Door switch enabled

NO

Door switch disabled

DI2

Configuration digital input operation:

NON

NON

Digital input 2 not activated

HPS

High pressure alarm when contact opens

IISM

‘Mode 2’ parameters active when contact closes

RDS

Defrost initiated when contact closes

DS2

Second door switch function (operated ‘in series’ with DS)

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LSM

Light control mode:

NON

NON

Digital input 2 not activated

MAN

Light output operation is activated/deactivated by button
(With OA1 = LGT)

DOR

Light output is switched on when door is opened
(With OA1 = LGT and DS = YES)

NDR

Light output is switched off when door is opened.
(With OA1 = LGT and DS = YES)

OA1

Auxiliary relay operation:

NON

NON

Output disabled (always off)

0-1

Contacts open/close with standby/on mode

LGT

Output enabled for light control

AL0

Contacts open when an alarm condition occurs

AL1

Contacts close when an alarm condition occurs

(Relay contacts open when in standby mode)

INP

Temperature sensor(s) type:

SN4

SN4

10k NTC type thermistor (red writing)

ST1

1k PTC type thermistor (Black Writing)

OS1

-

12.5...12.5°C

Air temperature probe (T1) offset.

0

T2

T2 Probe function:

NON

NON

T2 Probe disabled

EPO

Evaporator temperature monitoring

CND

Condenser temperature monitoring

OS2

-

12.5…12.5°C

T2 probe temperature offset

0

TLD

1 … 30min

Delay for min (TLO) and max. (THI) temperature logging

10

SIM

0 … 100

Display Slowdown

5

ADR

1… 255

FD2-10 address for PC communication

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FD2-10 Default
XR600H

XR1300H

XR600L

XR1300L

XR2H

& XR3H

AT

AW

AZ

BB

BD

Parameter

SCL

2oC

2oC

2oC

2oC

2oC

2oC

SPL

1

1 1 -21

-21

1

SPH

3

3 3 -15

-15 3

SP

1

1 1 -21

-21

1

C-H

REF

REF

REF

REF

REF

REF

HYS

4

3 3 3 3 3

CRT

2

2 2 2 2 2

CT1

6

6 6 6 6 6

CT2

4

4 4 4 4 4

CSD

1

1 1 1 1 1

DFM

TIM

TIM

TIM

TIM

TIM

TIM

DFT

6

6 6 6 6 6

DFB

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

DLI

20

20

20

20

20

20

DTO

20

20

20

20

20

20 DTY

OFF

OFF

OFF

ELE

ELE

OFF

DPD

0

0 0 0 0 0

DRN

2

2 2 2 2 2

DDM

DEF

DEF

DEF

DEF

DEF

DEF

DDY

10

10

10

10

10

10

FID

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

YES

FDD

5

5 5 5 5 5

FTO

3

3 3 3 3 3

FDS

20

20

20

20

20

20

FCM

TIM

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

FDT

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

FDH

3

3 3 3 3 3

FT1

15

15

15

15

15

15

FT2

3

3 3 3 3 3

FT3

2

2 2 2 2 2

ATM

REL

REL

REL

REL

REL

REL

Only visible with

ATM = ABS

ALA

-2

-2

-2

-2

-2

-2

AHA

8

8 8 8 8 8

Only visible with

ATM = REL

ALR

-5

-5

-5

-5

-5

-5

AHR

5

5 5 5 5 5

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AT

AW

AZ

BB

BD

ATI

T1

T1

T1

T1

T1

T1

ATD

90

90

90

90

90

90

ADO

8

8 8 8 8 8

AHM

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

AHT

65

65

65

65

65

65 ACC

0

0 0 0 0 0

IISM

HDD

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

Only visible

when IISM is

changed from

NON

IISL

1

1 1 1 1 1

IISH

1

1 1 1 1 1

IISP

1

1 1 1 1 1

IIHY

4

4 4 4 4 4

IIFC

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

HDS

3

3 3 3 3 3

IIDF

6

6 6 6 6 6

SB

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

DS

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

DI2

NON

NON

DS2

NON

DS2

NON LSM

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

OA1

0-1

NON

NON

NON

NON

NON

INP

SN4

SN4

SN4

SN4

SN4

SN4

OS1

0

0 0 0 0 0

T2

NON

NON

NON

EVP

EVP

NON

Shows only if T2

is enabled

OS2

0

0 0 0 0 0

TLD

10

10

10

10

10

10

SIM

5

5 5 5 5 5

ADR

1

1 1 1 1 1

Yellow highlighted parameters show a difference from the default set parameter.

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Cabinet

Models

Gas

Hertz

Gas Charge

Compressor

Capillary

Defrost

Type

Power Consumption

Fuse

Rating

Watts

Amps

XR600H

R134a

50Hz

150 grams

EMT6160Z

0.042” ID x 2.7m
Off Cycle

510

2.6

13
R134a

60Hz

150 grams

NEK6160Z

0.042” ID x 2.7m
Off Cycle

510

2.6

13

XR600L

R404

50Hz

280 grams

NEK2168Z

0.042” ID x 2.7m

Hot Gas

610

3.2

13
R404

60Hz

280 grams

NEK2168GK

0.042” ID x 2.7m

Hot Gas

610

3.2

13

XR1300H

R134a

50Hz

420 grams

NEK6212Z

0.042” ID x 2.8m

Off Cycle

780

3.7

13
R134a

60Hz

420 grams

NEK62102

0.042” ID x 2.8m

Off Cycle

780

3.7

13

XR1300L

R404

50Hz

435 grams

NT2180GK

0.054” ID x 2.6m

Hot Gas

970

5.1

13
R404

60Hz

435 grams

NT2192GK

0.042” ID x 2.8m

Hot Gas

970

5.1

13

Counter

Models

Gas

Hertz

Gas Charge

Compressor

Capillary

Defrost

Type

Power Consumption

Fuse

Rating

Watts

Amps

XR2H

R134a

50Hz

240 grams

EMT6160Z

0.047” ID x 3.0m
Off Cycle

425

2.1

13
R134a

60Hz

240 grams

NEK61602

0.047” ID x 3.0m
Off Cycle

425

2.1

13

XR3H

R134a

50Hz

240 grams

EMT6160Z

0.047” ID x 3.0m

Off Cycle

515

2.6

13
R134a

60Hz

240 grams

NEK61602

0.047” ID x 3.0m

Off Cycle

425

2.1

13

Note: The Power Consumption values referred to as tested are to the ECA test standard. Actual power consumption will be greatly affected by ambient

temperature, loading, usage and cabinet maintenance.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Audible & Visual

Alarms/Warnings

> Low temperature alarm

> Cancel audible alarm and

investigate cause.

> High temperature alarm

> Cancel audible alarm and

investigate cause.

> T1 Air probe failure

> Check and replace the air

probe

> T2 Evaporator probe failure

#

> Check and replace the

evaporator probe

> Condenser clean warning

#

> Carry out cleaning regime on

the condenser. The timer is
reset when power is removed
and reset.

> Condenser high temperature

alarm#

> Clean condenser and ensure

ambient temperature is not
too high.

> High pressure alarm

#

> Check ambient temperature

and refrigeration system.

> Door open alarm

#

> Press to silence alarm and

close the door. If the alarm
persists and the door is closed
check and replace the door
switches.

#

only displayed if applicable to model and enabled through parameters

Compressor will not start

> No voltage in socket

> Use voltmeter to check

> Electrical conductor or wires may

be cut

> Use ohmmeter to check for

continuity

> Defective electrical component:

thermostat, relay, thermal
protector etc.

> Replace defective component

> Compressor motor has a winding

open or shorted

> Measure ohmic resistance of

main and auxiliary winding
using ohmmeter. Compare
with correct values

> Compressor stuck

> Change compressor

> Temperature control contacts are

open

> Repair or replace the contacts

> Incorrect wiring

> Check wiring diagram and

correct

> Fuse blown or circuit breaker

tripped.

> Replace fuse or reset circuit

breaker

> Power cord unplugged

> Plug in power cord.

> Controller set too high

> Set controller to lower

temperature.

> Cabinet in defrost cycle

> Wait for defrost cycle to finish

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The temperature is too cold

> Controller is set at a very cold

position

> Set to warmer position and

check if the compressor stops
according to controllers
operating range.

> Controller does not disconnect

the condensing unit

> Check the insulation of the

thermostat. If problem
persists, change the
thermostat

> Control contacts are stuck closed

> Change the control. Check

amperage load

> Defective or incorrect

temperature control

> Determine correct control and

replace.

The temperature is not cold
enough

> Controller is set at a very warm

position

> Adjust to colder setting

> Condenser is dirty

> Clean condenser

> The refrigerator has been placed

at an inadequate location

> The unit must not be near

stoves, walls that are exposed
to the sun, or places that lack
sufficient air flow.

> Compressor is inefficient or there

is a high pressure due to the air
in the system

> If there is air in the system,

purge and recharge

> Iced up evaporator coil

> Check temperature control,

refrigerant charge, and defrost
mechanism. Remove all ice
manually and start over.

> Restriction in system

> Locate exact point of

restriction and correct

> The refrigerator has been used

improperly

> The shelves must never be

covered with any type of
plastic or other material that
will block the circulation of
cold air within the refrigerator.

> Too many door openings

> Advise user to decrease if

possible

> Excessive heat load placed in

cabinet

> Advise user not to put in

products that are too hot.

> The refrigerator has been

overcharged with the refrigerant
gas

> Check to see if condensation

or ice crystals have formed on
the suction line. If so, charge
with the correct amount of
gas.

> The refrigerant gas is leaking

> Find the location of gas leak in

order to seal and replace the
defective component. Change
the drier. Perform a good
vacuum and recharge unit.

> The evaporator and/or condenser

fans are not working

> Check electrical connections

and make sure that the fan

blade isn’t stuck. Replace the
fan motor if it doesn’t work.

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> Blocking air flow

> Re-arrange product to allow

for proper air flow. Make sure
there is at least four inches of
clearance from evaporator.

> Fuse blown or circuit breaker

tripped

> Replace fuse or reset circuit

breaker.

Electrical Shocks

> Wires or electrical components

are in direct contact with metallic
parts.

> Check for appropriate

insulation on the connections
of each component.

Noise

> The refrigerator is not properly

levelled

> Check if the noise goes away

after you level the refrigerator

> The condenser is not fastened

correctly. Copper tubing is in
contact with metal

> While the compressor is

working, check to see if metal
parts are in contact with one
another and/or if the screws
that fasten the condenser are
tightened.

> The evaporator and/or condenser

fans are loose

> Check if the fans are securely

fastened. Also, check if the fan
blades are loose, broken or
crooked. If so, change the
faulty blade.

> Compressor has an internal noise

> If the noise persists after all

other measures have been
taken, it may be originating
from the compressor.

> Loose part(s)

> Locate and tighten loose

part(s)

Extreme condensation inside
the refrigerator

> Controller is set at a very cold

position

> Set the controller to a warmer

position & check to see if
compressor stops as should.

> The outside environment’s

relative humidity is very high
(over 75%)

> This type of occurrence is

caused by local climatic
conditions and not by the
refrigeration unit.

> The refrigerator door won’t shut

completely

> Check the door and/or the

magnetic gasket. Adjust the
door hinges if needed; replace
the gasket if broken.

> The refrigerator had been placed

at an inadequate location

> The unit must not be near

sources that produce too
much heat.

Condensing unit runs
for
long periods of time

> Excessive amount of warm

product placed in cabinet

> Advise user to leave adequate

time for products to cool down

> Prolonged door opening or door

ajar

> Advise user to ensure doors

are closed when not in use
and to avoid opening doors for
long periods of time.

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> Door gasket(s) not sealing

properly

> Ensure gaskets are snapped in

completely. Remove gasket
and wash with soap and
water. Check condition of
gasket & replace if necessary

> Dirty condenser coil

> Clean condenser coil

> Evaporator coil iced over

> Unplug unit and allow coil to

defrost. Make sure thermostat
is not set too cold. Ensure that
door gasket(s) are sealing
properly. Select manual
defrost and ensure system
works.

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