COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - TM-5-6640-214-140133

TM 5-6640-214-14

Table 5-3. Refrigerator Troubleshooting Chart - Cont

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Step 3. Check if unit is too close to wall, or to a heat emitting appliance.

Move out from wall, or to a cooler spot.

4. REFRIGERATOR EVAPORATOR OR COILS WITH EXCESSIVE FROST

BUILDUP

Step 1. Check for dirty condenser.

Step 2. Check for faulty control.

Check, if defective replace control.

Step 3. Check if control is too far from coil.

Check, if defective replace.

Step 4. Check if controls are set too high.

Set to lower number.

5. COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY

Step 1. Check if excessive heat in room, or too close to heat generating

equipment.

Reduce heat or relocate.

Step 2. Check for faulty control.

Check and replace if defective.

Step 3. Check for improper ventilation.

Allow more air space or install cooling fan.

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