AEG Wine Coolers Error Codes

E1

Wine cooler not cooling properly, temperature rising above setpoint, E1 displayed on control panel

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure

E10

E10 error, fan may run but compressor does not, or unit cycles off quickly after starting

Compressor Protection / Overcurrent Fault

E11

E11 displayed, interior fan runs but there is little or no cooling, compressor may be silent

Condenser Fan / Condenser Cooling Fault (for models with separate condenser fan)

E12

E12 error, unit may show very low or very high temperature readings that do not match actual conditions

Temperature Calibration / Sensor Range Error

E13

E13 displayed, unit may shut down or run continuously, sometimes associated with frost build-up

Defrost System Fault (for frost-free AEG wine coolers)

E14

E14 error, display may be blank or show garbled characters, buttons unresponsive

User Interface / Display PCB Fault

E15

E15 displayed, audible alarm, unit may stop cooling as a safety measure

Internal Leak / Condensate Overflow Detection (if equipped with leak sensor)

E16

E16 error, unit may not respond to temperature adjustments, setpoint cannot be changed

Keypad / Touch Control Fault

E17

E17 displayed, dual-zone AEG wine cooler shows error on one zone, that zone not cooling correctly

Secondary Zone Temperature Sensor Fault

E18

E18 error, dual-zone model cannot maintain separate temperatures; both zones drift together

Air Damper / Zone Separation Fault

E19

E19 displayed, interior light may flicker or stay on, door alarm behavior abnormal

Low-Voltage Communication / Bus Error Between Boards

E2

Display shows E2 and the wine cooler runs erratically or not at all; temperature reading is incorrect or dashes

Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure

E3

E3 displayed, compressor may not start or runs continuously, temperature display unstable

Ambient Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure

E4

E4 error on display, interior fan not running or runs intermittently, poor air circulation and uneven temperature

Evaporator/Interior Fan Motor Fault

E5

E5 displayed, compressor does not start or stops shortly after starting, cabinet warms up

Compressor Start/Overload Protection Fault

E6

E6 error, interior light and display work but compressor and fan do not run, unit remains warm

Main Control Board Failure

E7

E7 displayed, door alarm may sound continuously even when door is closed, interior light may stay on

Door Switch / Door Sensor Fault

E8

E8 error, continuous beeping, temperature display may flash, unit may shut down cooling

High Temperature Alarm / Overtemperature Condition

E9

E9 displayed, unit may shut down or run erratically, sometimes accompanied by flickering display

Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault

Symptom

Clicking sound every few minutes, compressor attempts to start but stops, cabinet not cooling

Compressor Start Failure

Symptom

Condensation forming on the outside of the door glass

Door Insulation / Ambient Humidity Issue

Symptom

Display is blank but interior light and cooling still work

Display Backlight or UI Power Fault

Symptom

Door alarm sounds even though the door appears closed, no error code on display

Door Not Detected Closed

Symptom

Door will not close properly or pops open slightly after closing

Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem

Symptom

Dual-zone wine cooler: one zone cools normally, the other is warm, no error code

Single-Zone Cooling Circuit or Airflow Fault

Symptom

Excessive frost or ice build-up on the back wall or around the evaporator, cooling performance gradually declines

Defrost / Drainage Problem or High Humidity Ingress

Symptom

High-pitched squealing or whirring noise from inside cabinet

Evaporator Fan Bearing Wear or Obstruction

Symptom

Interior LED lighting flickers intermittently while cooling is otherwise normal

Unstable LED Driver or Loose Connection

Symptom

Interior light not working but cooling is normal

Interior LED / Lamp Failure

Symptom

Persistent musty or sour odor inside the wine cooler

Microbial Growth / Contamination

Symptom

Rattling or clanking noise when compressor starts or stops

Loose Components or Tubing Vibration

Symptom

Shelves difficult to slide, scraping noise when pulling out bottles

Shelf Rail / Guide Wear or Misalignment

Symptom

Temperature display flashing but no specific error code, unit may still cool

Unstable Temperature or Sensor Reading

Symptom

Unit trips household circuit breaker or RCD when it starts

Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Symptom

Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or on the floor in front, no error code

Condensate Drain Blockage or Leak

Symptom

Wine cooler makes loud humming or buzzing noise during operation

Compressor or Vibration Noise

Symptom

Wine cooler not cooling at all, interior light works, compressor and fans silent, no error code displayed

No Power to Compressor Circuit

Symptom

Wine cooler overcooling, bottles partially freezing even at moderate set temperature, no error code

Thermostat / Temperature Control Stuck Closed

Symptom

Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough, temperature stabilizes above setpoint without error code

Reduced Cooling Capacity / Partial Refrigerant Loss

Symptom

Wine cooler vibrates excessively, bottles rattle when compressor runs

Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue

Symptom

Wine cooler will not turn on at all, no lights or display

No Mains Power / Power Entry Fault