I just received this fridge and the back panel/grate of the unit appears to be missing, so the compressor is completely exposed. Is this normal?
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I believe that is normal because the back of mine is completely exposed also. You have to keep the back of it about 2 or 3 inches away from the wall, according to the instructions. It doesn't make the wall hot, or cause any problems, so it's just made that way.
1069765
I would contact Heidi, the owner, about that. It does not sound like it is functioning properly. Is it fully heated up before you use it?
309039
Did yours break or are you just curious? I'm going to be putting one in my new house so that is a good question. I don't live in the house that I put this in anymore but it seems like it's a "sealed" design. If you can't find parts on amazon then probably not.
382983
You may need a new control panel. I had to replace it 5 times.....fifth time's the charm I hope. Having problems with KA refrig......I am off this brand.
1825864
Hello...if you don't have anything turn on its probably a bad board...if the electronics are working then set if for the lowest setting and see if it kicks on...compressors usually go at some point but when I first set mine up I had it set too high and it didn't get much water at first...when I set it under 50% if worked better
729717
My unit does not make the loud noise reported. I do hear the compressor kick on and hum but I don't find it to be any louder than other refrigerators.
1421255
Mine was fine opened and covered in the refridgerator for a few months. Probably not the best idea, but it was fine. I have another brand unopened on the shelf, last I opened one it was fine.
1743689
After 4 different service calls and 2 new boards, I ended up trashing the fridge. Nothing worked that repairmen said would work. GE was absolutely no help at all. Not what I expected from a top of the line name brand appliance less than 6 yrs old. Good luck.
809771
Since it has a compressor - like a refrigerator does, it needs to stand up for several hours before powering up to ensure that all the compression fluid has time to drain back to the proper location. I had to transport mine on its side for 3 hours, but let it stand overnight before installing. No problems!
978537
Thanks! It probably is a design flaw, then.I've attempted to contact Krups and just received a generic reply to ship it to a service center. Too much of a hassle to do that or try to return it for another (not even sure where my receipt is at this point).It's more of a nuisance, not knowing that the thing is almost empty--especially when entertaining guests! Otherwise, it's great! Guess we'll just have to be sure to have a spare keg on hand at all times :)
2273540
could be low or over charged on freon,some of these units use a temp sensor on the 'coils' to see if the compressor is working too hard
2262830
Sorry to be unable to assist you...I purchased the refrigerator and had it shipped directly to my Grand-daughters' dorm. I've never seen it...and have no info on it.
2014646
There is a built in magnet on the base floor inside the front. The part where your gas tank sits into... it is either missing or your base could be backward?
2163215
Mine came without the chiller insert...wow, how do you miss that in packaging?
1468513
There maybe something lodged inbetween the drawer and the back wall.. Otherwise, its a very shoddily made refrigerator and this wouldnt suprise me
554141
I found the image and checked that way. It was easy to install. The hardest part was removing the casing that hangs it in the back of the fridge (it can be difficult to unscrew).
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As it was past the 1-year warranty, nope. We did, however, find someone who works on small appliances and said that he's seen this issue before and could fix it. He has had it for a few weeks now... waiting on a part of some fashion that was backordered... Hoping to have it back and functional in time for the holidays!