Maxx Cold Refrigerator Troubleshooting

Maxx Cold Refrigerator Troubleshooting & Alarm Codes From small undercounter units to large reach-in models, Maxx Cold manufactures a wide variety of commercial refrigerators and freezers for the foodservice industry. In the rare instance a unit breaks down, it can affect a commercial kitchen’s bottom line. Fortunately, the Maxx Cold refrigerator troubleshooting tips and alarm codes below can help you diagnose the root cause of the problem quickly.

Maxx Cold Refrigerator Troubleshooting Solutions

Door Not Shutting

If the door to the unit won’t close, look for the following:

• Broken gasket – Check for cracks or tears in the gasket. Have it replaced by an authorized technician.
• Damaged or incorrect hinges – See if the hinges are loose or worn out. If new hinges were recently installed, make sure they’re the correct ones for your model.
• Unit not level – Make sure the refrigerator or freezer is level from side to side and front to back.

Unit Not Cooling

If the internal cabinet of the refrigerator or freezer is too warm and not cooling properly, check for the issues below:

• Dirty condenser coil – A large accumulation of dust and debris on the condenser coil can overheat the unit and wear down other components. Try to clean the condenser coil at least every three months.
• Frozen evaporator coils – When there is a buildup of ice near the evaporator coils, this can cause a rise in temperature. The drain will need to be cleared or the evaporator will need to be repaired or replaced by an authorized technician.
• Open door – An open door lets cool air escape the unit. If it’s not sealing shut, check for a broken gasket or loose hinges.

Unit Making Noises

If the internal cabinet of the refrigerator or freezer is too warm and not cooling properly, check for the issues below:

• Clicking sound when compressor starts – Whenever there is a loud clicking sound when the compressor kicks on, the compressor could be breaking down. Contact an authorized technician to repair or replace the part.
• Scraping sound when door is open – If there is a loud scraping sound when the door is open, the evaporator fan could have a broken blade or a loose component could be rubbing up against the blades. Have either issue remedied by a technician.
• Loud sounds when operating – If you hear a very loud sound when the door is open or closed, the evaporator fan could have a broken motor. It will need to be repaired by an authorized technician.

Alarm Codes & Causes

Many Maxx Cold refrigeration and freezer units use Dixell solid-state controls. When there is an issue inside the unit, the controls will display an alarm code. Below are the common codes that could pop up on occasion:

P1

• Cause – The room probe has failed.
• Resolution – This component will need to be repaired or replaced by an authorized technician.

P2

• Cause – The evaporator probe has failed.
• Resolution – This component will need to be repaired or replaced by an authorized technician.

P3

• Cause – The condenser probe has failed.
• Resolution – This component will need to be repaired or replaced by an authorized technician.

HA

• Cause – The internal compartment has reached its maximum preset temperature. Make sure the compartment isn’t overfilled or that warm product wasn’t placed in the compartment. You also should check if the door is sealed shut. All these factors can cause overheating.
• Resolution – Once you resolve any of the potential issues stated above, remove the error message by holding the SET key until the “rst” is displayed. Then, push the SET key again to display the normal temperature. If the error returns, contact an authorized technician to check for other problems.

LA

• Cause – The internal compartment has reached its minimum preset temperature.
• Resolution – The error should cease when the unit returns to normal temperature. If the error persists, contact an authorized technician to check for other problems.

dA

• Cause – The door is open or not sealed shut.
• Resolution – Shut the door. If the door’s gasket or hinges are damaged, have them repaired or replaced by an authorized technician.

CSd

• Cause – Compressor has overheated.

• Resolution – Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Contact an authorized technician to repair or replace the compressor.