Help please, unit keeps running
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I just purchased this Cavalier uss 12-96 from a manager from coke, he stated that it was good to go and had it in his home, I have had it plugged in for 15 hours and it has not shut off yet, it is over half full of soda also, the thermostat setting is on 5, i turn it down and it does not go off until i reach the off selection, even then the fan (not the compressor fan) keeps running, i only shut it off two times for less than 3 minutes each, could this be normal, what should i check, mayday! I appreciate anyone who could give some insight, and love the sight.
Thanks
Larry
johnieG:
Not to worry about the inside (bottle area) fan it does indead run all the time. this is normal and only uses about 4-10 watts
of power ( abuot as much as a night-lite) if it's seems a little too load then check the seal (rubber) around the vending area
(assuming it's a glass door machine)
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Thanks again JohnieG, I am worried about the compressor and compressor fan, it has been running for 18 hours straight, the machine seems cold, should the compressor and compressor fan shut off if I turn it down to 1 or 2 instead of 5 or is it just going to run for 24 hours or so until it shuts off, I am just worried about a freeze up, any comments appreciated and thanks!
Larry
Jim:
Larry,
Something is definately wrong if the compressor continues to run... At this point, I would start with the thermostat. A replacement thermostat will correct the problem of not shutting the compressor off at the proper temperature. If the cooler has reached its set temperature of say 5 (like yours), and you wait a minute until the compressor kicks on, you should be able to turn the thermostat to a warmer setting and the compressor will shut off, but only for a short time since you have the cooler door open and it will continue to get warmer which will eventually kick the compressor back on to cool the compartment.
Secondly, if it's running for hours and not freezing, you could be looking for additional problems as well...
Not sure if this helps any...
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Thanks jim,
this did help, i noted on the thermostat two things, there is an adjustment for cut in and cut out, i did adjust some and found that helped when i tested the thermostat on our freezer, holding the sensor inside the freezer until it shut off, the sensor was laying against the side of the cover on the condensor, held in place as it was folded through a loop, does it belong inside the loop (couldn't get it to shut off in this position even on the 1 setting (9) is highest) I placed the temp unit directly against the condensor unit itself and it seems to work on the 1 setting, is this correct or should it be placed on the outside of the condensor unit on the loop against the cover? I appreciate everyone's help, it is great to find such a helpful site!
Thanks again
Larry
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