Vintage Keeper INTERKOOL 300 - Troubleshooting Guide; Important Precautionary Notes; Unit Not Running Troubleshooting; Unit Running But Not Cooling Troubleshooting

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Although each Vintage Keeper cooling unit has been carefully tested at every stage of manufacture, occasional problems
arise, the majority of which are due to rough or careless handling during shipping or installation. Other problems may
derive from improper insulation of your room, power interruption or surge, low line voltage (less than 105V), or failure
to clean the unit regularly. The following may help you determine what the problem may be, what steps you can
take to correct it, and what further steps may be required. Additional Trouble-Shooting information and downloadable
documents are available in the “Support” area of our web site: www.vintagekeeper.com
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to provide maximum protection for your valuable wine collection, the following steps are highly advisable.
First and foremost, have your wine collection adequately insured. Second, install a battery-powered heat-sensitive alarm
to warn of any loss of cooling due to power interruption. Third, monitor your storage and ambient conditions on a regular,
daily basis. Fourth, install a high quality surge suppressor to protect against sudden power uctuations. Fifth, clean the
unit as directed, on a regular basis, every 3 to 4 months vacuum the cooling unit coils (check our website for more info).
Be advised, also, that Drobot-Vintage Keeper cannot in any event be liable or responsible for incidental or consequential
damages.
IF: CHECK: THEN:
COOLING UNIT
DOES NOT RUN
AT ALL WHEN
PLUGGED IN
- Is the unit plugged in?
- Is the power supply operational?
- Is the LED display functional?
- Is there any evidence of shipping
damage on the cooling unit or
packaging materials?
- Note that the unit has a 1-minute cautionary delay
between plugging in and full start-up; this is a built-in
safeguard to protect the compressor in the event of
sudden power failure
- Note that the power supply must be a dedicated,
separately-fused and grounded 15 Amp, 120V line. If an
extension cord must be used, it must be rated for 15
Amps. Do not share the outlet with other appliances
- If the unit is receiving power yet fans or compressor
fail
to run, unplug for ten minutes, then try again
COOLING UNIT
RUNS BUT DOES
NOT COOL
SUFFICIENTLY
- Is the storage temp properly
set?
- Is the room well insulated?
- Is the door properly adjusted to
seal tightly when closed?
- Is airow to and from the
cooling unit unobstructed?
- Is the ambient air temperature
within the specied range?
- Note that the unit may take a few days to achieve the
desired storage temperature, even in a properly built
wine cellar
- Take steps to reduce ambient temperatures and
humidity.
- Make sure your wine cellar was built according to the
requirements stated in this manual (insulation, vapor
barrier, oor, venting.)
- Eliminate any air leaks (check door as well).
- Set the fan speed to “EFFICIENT”
- Raise the SET TEMPERATURE from default 57ºF to 60ºF
- Make sure there are no heat sources in your room (e.g. a
100W light bulbs will “waste” more than half of the
cooling power of the unit)
- Vacuum the coils
- If the problem persists, go to our website at
www.vintagekeeper.com and perform the “cooling unit
diagnostic” in the support section.