Sub zero wine cooler trouble shooting - Sub-Zero 690 Side by Side Refrigerator

Hello Kim Carey,

Wine coolers are actually just like every other refrigerator
(just smaller (designs do vary)).

They even share common parts: AUTO DEFROST
is a very common point of failure...

I tried to pull up you "mini-frig" to offer parts houses (spares)
but got prices back in Pounds... (So I'm guessing you can have better success than I... from here (USA, Cali... SF/Napa)...

Try searching for spares with
"spares Candy wine cooler CCV-150BL"

In any case... Three things can cause a DEFROST FAILURE
- DEFROST TIMER
- HEATER ELEMENT
- DEFROST THERMOSTAT

If you can check your parts list... get your ORIGINAL
numbers from your manufacturer. BEFORE buying any parts...

If you want to trouble shoot there are some really easy things to check... Do take pictures before you start... a simple wire mix-up and your cute little wine cooler gets MAGICALLY turned into an expensive wine rack... (consider having a service person)...
((then break it yourself for free)).

The timer is a simple clock motor and a couple of contacts
(keeping in mind there are HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES and moving FAN blades inside MOST wine coolers ... Use a marker and put a dot on the timer center shaft (red in this picture) and the body... if those dots don't change (move apart) after a few hours your timer motor is the trouble... Take a picture and make noted of which color is on what TERMINAL.

I'm going to put up some USA PARTS as a visual aid
THESE ARE NOT YOUR PARTS...
and you will need a volt meter & circuit DRAWING to do further testing... Look right on the back of the COOLER or in your
original owners documents.

Comment me back if you want to continue...
There a very simple test you should perform before EVER putting a NEW DEFROST THERMOSTAT in your unit...

I'll be around. Good luck...!!
Be safe... (unplug that thing before putting your hand in there).

Mary Anne, links below trouble shoot wine coolers,
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Wine enthusiast repair


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http://www.vintagecellars.com/pdf/26766.pdf

Make sure the condenser area is clean, check the door seals and check that all venting inside the unit is free of obstructions.

Your keg box runs very similar to a Wine Cooler. I believe this can help you. The pressure for the freon and the steps for trouble shooting is he same. Give it a try.

Danby Wine Cooler Repair Recharging your wine Cooler with 134a Freon

it needs freon a certified sevice

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Many times a freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong.

If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then…

Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay


heatman101

Check the lint trap behind your cooler to make sure it isn't clogged... I had the same problem and after vaccuming the lint trap, my cooler started cooling again

Clean the condenser located under the unit. This may help. However, more serious problems involve refrigeration leaks shorted thermistors and non running fan motors. All are common. I recommend an authorized Subzero tech for this unit if cleaning the condenser does not help.

IN YOUR USER MANUAL THERE WILL BE A TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION. CHECK IT OUT AND IF POSSIBLE GET A TECHNICIAN.

http://www.rosehillwinecellars.com/3rsV2/54_RHWC_plans/tuscany_plus_250_500.pdf

above is a link to the Vintage Keeper manual PDF format manual and problems and trouble shooting guide