Top 20 Beverage-Air 44.9 cu. ft. / 1271 liter Commercial Freezer KF48 Questions & Answers

CHECK THE THERMOSTAT WHETHER IS IT TO THE LOWEST CAUSING VERY LITTLE FREEZING. TAKE THE KNOB TO THE MAXIMUM AND THEN SEE WHETHER IT STARTED. IN CASE NO THEN CHECK THE WIRING OF THE FAN MIGHT BE SOME CONNECTION NOT IN PLACE

any luck with this issue? let me know.

sounds like it may have no power or has stopped working. Model and serial numbers would help.

http://www.beverage-air.com/Main.aspx?pid=48&tab=49 try this web site. it may have the manual you are looking for.

http://www.beverage-air.com/Main.aspx?pid=49&tab=50 go to this site and see if your manual is there. It's a start.

There are different models made for holding different products. Yours has a 1/3 hp compressor for above 20 degs. It may have 0 on the thermostat and may well pull down that far, but -20 would be out of it's reach. Where as it's sister model is made to freeze to below zero has a 3/4 hp compressor. Larger compressor for the lower temps.

http://www.beverage-air.com/Main.aspx?pid=49&tab=50 Go to this site and see if the Manual is for you unit.

http://www.beverage-air.com/Main.aspx?pid=50&tab=51 you will find the pdf files for specs & manuals here.

Be sure you have the defrost timer set for 4 defrost cycles and no less than 30 minutes each time.
Make sure doors close and seal tight.
Verify that the defrost heaters work.
Sit and time a defrost cycle. It could be terminating early, prior to the coil being completely cleared.
If it is frost on the coil, could be an air leak or high humidity.
If it is icing, it is a defrost problem.
Start here and let me know.

Good Luck!

Most likely a short in the compressor electrical components (relay, overload,capacitor) Supco makes a 3 in 1 that you could use. If this works fine, if not "bad compressor".

Beverage air used R134a almost exclusively on refrigerators. The process is similiar to ac systems. You should weigh the charge in as per the data plate. Be precise as over or under charge can dramitically affect the performance of the unit. Hope this helps

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Unplug the fridge overnight and defrost it completely. Ensure the thermostat is properly set.

If it does not restart normal function after you plug back, then there may be a fault concerning the digital control, in that case call the number listed on the owner manual.

Having to manually defrost an automatic defrost system tells me there is a problem with your defrost timer. Most Beverage-air freezers have a Paragon timer. There are two dials on these timers. An inner and outer dial. On the inner dial is an arrow to indicate the direction of rotation as counter clock wise. On the inner dial is a copper pointer indicating duration of the defrost cycle.

Observe the copper pointer, no movement indicates that the timer is bad.

What does ( da ) mean on a beverage two fan single door reach in frezzer disply

Most all manufacturers try to build units to hold between 34 to 38 degrees as this is the most commonly accepted range for coolers by all Health Departments.

dirty condencer coils bad fan motor or compressor start relay on the side of compressor or turned off then back on without waiting 5 min.

you do not leave them alone they may have refrigerant flowing through them. look in your owners manual/instructions for more info.

All question need full 'make model (what it is)', first 3 words. Google make model wiring diagram. Brown or Red is normally power and blue is return. https://www.google.com/search?q=Freezer+with+loose+red+and+blue+cables ..

Question edited for clarity and add CAPS. It seems to be a common occurrence on that model due to bad design. https://www.fixya.com/support/t17110008-norfrost_c6aew_chest_freezer_compressor Norfrost is owned by Ebac. Contact their customer service. https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/caithness-freezer-name-lives-on-in-england-170710/ https://www.ebac.com/support/customer-service Another way would be to study the wiring as it is pretty standard. The video may help. https://www.google.com/search?q=freezer+wiring+diagram You may be able to freeze this video to note the wiring, although this only shows the thermostat wiring and is a bit fuzzy. Also an refrigeration appliance technician would know the wiring by heart and take 20 minutes maximum to work it out.