If it automatically turns off after a second, how to fix (e.g. defective control unit, defective switch, or switch to control timeout)?
1680321
I don't know how to fix it. I'm a 70 yr old woman. I don't do under sink repairs/installations any more. I can tell you I have been using it for about 10 years now and it never fails me. I have never had one problem with it large or small. I love it and have recommended it to about 6 friends that had their kitchens redone.
1680322
My unit ran periodically & I replaced the switch that you depress to activate the unit .That didn't work, so I replaced the entire assembly & got a new FRC 4016. It works great now. Jp
142252
You might try unplugging the unit from the wall socket , wait a few minutes then plug it back up.
354259
I can't locate any timeout setting in the manual... send me your email and I will send you the 32 page manual.
1522262
Turn to off and then turn it back on. Sometimes you my have to unplug it for a couple of minutes.
889223
I unplugged power for about 5 minutes and that did it. 15 seconds won't do it...I tried that first. Give it AT LEAST a minute.
2039815
Try unplugging the controller from the outlet. Let it reset for 30 seconds or so and plug it back in. I use this unit regularly on projects and that has worked for me in the past.
1420626
I would call Customer Service. It sounds like you may have a faulty unit. You definitely have switched on the master switch on the base?
836692
I think it's supposed to have an automatic shut off. Maybe yours is not working proper? Send it back.
306574
It has an automatic shut-off. I think it turns off automatically after an hour. Move the switch to off and turn it on again.
1565901
It does stop automatically after so many minutes. I have never timed it. I just turn it back on if I want it to run longer
1059399
Maybe try unplugging it and then plug it back in...usually when the green light flashes it is because of the timer...it will automatically shut down after an hour then you have to power off and then on again....let me know if this helps if not we can try something else
1363527
Not sure what is wrong with your unit but I have the same one and all I do is hold the middle button for 4-5 seconds and light turns off completely.
1742739
With the unit turned off , unplug the base unit power plug for one minute . It helped mine reset itself .
1510992
I hold the off button for 4 to 5 seconds and then it turns off, I never hear it again. :)
2046609
Make sure the little switch is positioned in the center Position. Left is OFF. Center is Timer program, and right position is on continuous. If the clock rotates automatically then it is wired correctly. If it still does not turn off then I don't know what the problem could be other than a mechanical failure.
1404381
Electronic multiple function products with microprocessors some times become "confused". I would first kill the power to the unit completely for at least 5 minutes, then turn it back on and run the initial set up procedure. If this does not solve the issue then you would need to decide if you want to try dealing with customer service or just replace the unit.
1297
I found a partial workaround solution for my problem (like yours) of the unit turning off a few seconds after turning it on. I press (and hold) the Stop button, and then the On button, and continue to press them both until the blue SA-CD light and the blue MultiChannel light go off, and then back on again. After that, the unit works ! Except that the LCD panel remains blank. Many (perhaps all) of the front panel buttons work. I still need to experiment to see if the remote works, and to what extent. Sony gave me the choice of a refurbished unit, or to repair mine, under warranty. Anybody got an opinion on which is the way to go ?