Antarctic Star
Antarctic Star Wine Coolers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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dE
Display shows dE or a door icon and an alarm beeps even when the door appears closed.
Door Switch / Door Ajar Detection Fault
E1
Display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or cooling poorly.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure
E2
Display shows E2 and unit may run continuously or shut down erratically.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and temperature reading is obviously incorrect (e.g., shows 88°F while interior is cold).
Ambient Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and unit may not defrost properly or may ice up around the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure
E5
Display shows E5 and compressor or fan operation is erratic or does not start.
Compressor Start/Overload Protection or Power Supply Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the interior fan does not run or runs intermittently.
Evaporator/Interior Fan Motor Fault
E7
Display shows E7 and the condenser fan at the rear does not run, causing overheating.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
E8
Display shows E8 and the unit shuts down or beeps, often related to high temperature or overheat.
Overtemperature / Overheat Protection Fault
E9
Display shows E9 and the unit may not power on correctly or may reset repeatedly.
Control Board Communication or EEPROM Error
Er
Display shows Er or flashes and controls are unresponsive or erratic.
General Control Panel / Keypad Error
F1
Display shows F1 and the unit does not respond properly to temperature changes.
Upper Zone Temperature Sensor Fault (Dual-Zone Models)
F2
Display shows F2 and the lower zone does not maintain correct temperature.
Lower Zone Temperature Sensor Fault (Dual-Zone Models)
F3
Display shows F3 and the Peltier (thermoelectric) cooler does not operate correctly on thermoelectric models.
Thermoelectric Module / Heat Sink Sensor Fault
H1
Display shows H1 and interior temperature is much warmer than the setpoint.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
Hi
Display shows Hi and temperature cannot be adjusted or is stuck at maximum.
Temperature Setpoint High Limit or Sensor Error
L1
Display shows L1 and interior temperature is lower than setpoint; wine may be too cold.
Low Temperature Alarm Condition
Lo
Display shows Lo and temperature cannot be adjusted higher or lower properly.
Temperature Setpoint Out-of-Range or Sensor Calibration Error
Symptom
Clicking noise every few minutes and the compressor tries to start but shuts off immediately.
Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping
Symptom
Condenser fan at the back is noisy, grinding, or rattling.
Condenser Fan Mechanical Failure
Symptom
Control panel buttons do not respond or only some buttons work intermittently.
Unresponsive Touch Control Panel
Symptom
Display is completely blank but the interior light may still work.
Display Power or PCB Failure
Symptom
Door does not close or seal properly; visible gaps or door pops open.
Door Alignment / Gasket Failure
Symptom
Dual-zone wine cooler has one zone cooling properly while the other zone is warm.
Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System
Symptom
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator inside the wine cooler.
Frost Buildup / Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Interior fan is very noisy or squeals while running.
Evaporator / Interior Fan Bearing Wear
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but the cooler otherwise works.
Interior LED Lighting Failure
Symptom
Interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing overheating.
Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noise coming from the wine cooler during operation.
Excessive Operational Noise / Vibration
Symptom
Musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
Interior Mold / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Strong chemical, burning, or plastic smell coming from the wine cooler.
Odor from Overheating Components or Contamination
Symptom
Temperature display is inaccurate compared to an actual thermometer inside the cabinet.
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift
Symptom
Thermoelectric (Peltier) wine cooler runs but only cools a few degrees below room temperature.
Reduced Thermoelectric Cooling Efficiency
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
Drainage / Condensate Management Problem
Symptom
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
Short Cycling / Control Instability
Symptom
Wine cooler interior is too cold; bottles may be freezing even at moderate settings.
Overcooling / Thermostat Control Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature and compressor is not running.
No Cooling – Compressor Not Starting
Symptom
Wine cooler not cooling; fans run but compressor is silent and cold to the touch.
Compressor Power or Control Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; interior stays above 60°F even at lowest setting.
Insufficient Cooling / Sealed System Performance Loss
Symptom
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Overload or Ground Fault
Symptom
Wine cooler vibrates excessively and may cause bottles to rattle.
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Wine cooler will not power on at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
No Power / Dead Appliance
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dE |
Display shows dE or a door icon and an alarm beeps even when the door appears closed.
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Door Switch / Door Ajar Detection Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Display shows E1 and cabinet is not cooling or cooling poorly.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and unit may run continuously or shut down erratically.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and temperature reading is obviously incorrect (e.g., shows 88°F while interior is cold).
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Ambient Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and unit may not defrost properly or may ice up around the evaporator.
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Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and compressor or fan operation is erratic or does not start.
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Compressor Start/Overload Protection or Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the interior fan does not run or runs intermittently.
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Evaporator/Interior Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the condenser fan at the rear does not run, causing overheating.
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Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8 and the unit shuts down or beeps, often related to high temperature or overheat.
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Overtemperature / Overheat Protection Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9 and the unit may not power on correctly or may reset repeatedly.
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Control Board Communication or EEPROM Error | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows Er or flashes and controls are unresponsive or erratic.
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General Control Panel / Keypad Error | View Details |
| F1 |
Display shows F1 and the unit does not respond properly to temperature changes.
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Upper Zone Temperature Sensor Fault (Dual-Zone Models) | View Details |
| F2 |
Display shows F2 and the lower zone does not maintain correct temperature.
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Lower Zone Temperature Sensor Fault (Dual-Zone Models) | View Details |
| F3 |
Display shows F3 and the Peltier (thermoelectric) cooler does not operate correctly on thermoelectric models.
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Thermoelectric Module / Heat Sink Sensor Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and interior temperature is much warmer than the setpoint.
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High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| Hi |
Display shows Hi and temperature cannot be adjusted or is stuck at maximum.
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Temperature Setpoint High Limit or Sensor Error | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 and interior temperature is lower than setpoint; wine may be too cold.
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Low Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| Lo |
Display shows Lo and temperature cannot be adjusted higher or lower properly.
|
Temperature Setpoint Out-of-Range or Sensor Calibration Error | View Details |
| – |
Clicking noise every few minutes and the compressor tries to start but shuts off immediately.
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Compressor Hard Start / Overload Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Condenser fan at the back is noisy, grinding, or rattling.
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Condenser Fan Mechanical Failure | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons do not respond or only some buttons work intermittently.
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Unresponsive Touch Control Panel | View Details |
| – |
Display is completely blank but the interior light may still work.
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Display Power or PCB Failure | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close or seal properly; visible gaps or door pops open.
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Door Alignment / Gasket Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dual-zone wine cooler has one zone cooling properly while the other zone is warm.
|
Single-Zone Cooling Failure in Dual-Zone System | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost or ice buildup on the back wall or around the evaporator inside the wine cooler.
|
Frost Buildup / Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior fan is very noisy or squeals while running.
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Evaporator / Interior Fan Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but the cooler otherwise works.
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Interior LED Lighting Failure | View Details |
| – |
Interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing overheating.
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Stuck Door Switch or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noise coming from the wine cooler during operation.
|
Excessive Operational Noise / Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
|
Interior Mold / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical, burning, or plastic smell coming from the wine cooler.
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Odor from Overheating Components or Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Temperature display is inaccurate compared to an actual thermometer inside the cabinet.
|
Temperature Calibration / Sensor Drift | View Details |
| – |
Thermoelectric (Peltier) wine cooler runs but only cools a few degrees below room temperature.
|
Reduced Thermoelectric Cooling Efficiency | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler or leaking onto the floor.
|
Drainage / Condensate Management Problem | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler cycles on and off very frequently (short cycling).
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Short Cycling / Control Instability | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler interior is too cold; bottles may be freezing even at moderate settings.
|
Overcooling / Thermostat Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling at all; interior at room temperature and compressor is not running.
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No Cooling – Compressor Not Starting | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler not cooling; fans run but compressor is silent and cold to the touch.
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Compressor Power or Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; interior stays above 60°F even at lowest setting.
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Insufficient Cooling / Sealed System Performance Loss | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Overload or Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler vibrates excessively and may cause bottles to rattle.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler will not power on at all; no lights, no display, no sound.
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No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
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