Arctic King
Arctic King 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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dF
Display alternates between dF and temperature; unit may pause cooling periodically.
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active
E1
Digital display shows E1 and the cabinet is not cooling properly or temperature is erratic.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E2
Display shows E2 and the wine cooler may overcool or not cool correctly.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
E3
Display shows E3 and the set temperature cannot be maintained; unit may run continuously or shut off prematurely.
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and the unit may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the evaporator.
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure
E5
Display shows E5 and the compressor may not start or may shut off quickly.
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection Error
E6
Display shows E6 and the control panel may be unresponsive or behave erratically.
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error
E7
Display shows E7 and the interior light or fan may not operate correctly.
Low Voltage or Auxiliary Output Error
Er
Display shows Er or flashes Er and the unit may not respond to button presses.
General Control Error / Firmware Fault
H1
Display shows H1 and the interior temperature is much warmer than the set point.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
Hi
Display shows Hi and the unit may beep; interior is warm.
Temperature Display Over-Range / High Temperature Alarm
L1
Display shows L1 and the interior temperature is much colder than the set point; bottles may be frosting.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling Condition
Lo
Display shows Lo and the unit will not allow setting a lower temperature.
Temperature Setpoint Lower Limit Reached / Display Under-Range
Symptom
Condensation or water droplets forming on the inside of the glass door.
Excessive Door Condensation
Symptom
Display is lit but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Touch Panel / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Display is very dim, flickering, or segments are missing, but the cooler still cools.
LED Display Module Degradation
Symptom
Door alarm beeps even when the door appears closed.
False Door-Open Detection
Symptom
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after being shut.
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem
Symptom
Frost or ice buildup on the interior back wall or around the evaporator cover.
Excessive Frost Accumulation
Symptom
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but the cooler otherwise runs normally.
Interior LED Lighting Failure
Symptom
Musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
Interior Odor / Microbial Growth
Symptom
Rattling or clanking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
Compressor Start/Stop Rattle
Symptom
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the back of the wine cooler.
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Temperature fluctuates widely, causing wine to warm and cool repeatedly.
Unstable Temperature Control
Symptom
Unit emits a clicking sound repeatedly but does not start cooling.
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Unit runs continuously without cycling off, even when interior seems cold.
Continuous Run / Control or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Unit starts but shuts off after a few minutes and then restarts after a short time.
Thermal Overload / Overheating Protection
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively, causing bottles to rattle or labels to peel.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Water pooling at the bottom of the cabinet or on the floor in front of the wine cooler.
Water Leak / Drainage Problem
Symptom
Wine cooler cycles on and off rapidly or runs for only a few seconds before shutting off.
Short Cycling / Compressor Protection Trip
Symptom
Wine cooler does not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or fans run.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show frost or ice even at moderate set temperatures.
Overcooling / Thermostat Control Failure
Symptom
Wine cooler makes a loud humming or buzzing noise while running.
Excessive Compressor or Fan Noise
Symptom
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; interior stays warm or only slightly cool.
Insufficient Cooling / Loss of Refrigeration Capacity
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dF |
Display alternates between dF and temperature; unit may pause cooling periodically.
|
Defrost Mode Indication / Defrost Cycle Active | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital display shows E1 and the cabinet is not cooling properly or temperature is erratic.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and the wine cooler may overcool or not cool correctly.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and the set temperature cannot be maintained; unit may run continuously or shut off prematurely.
|
Ambient / Room Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the unit may not defrost properly, leading to ice buildup on the evaporator.
|
Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the compressor may not start or may shut off quickly.
|
Compressor Overload / High Temperature Protection Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the control panel may be unresponsive or behave erratically.
|
Control Panel / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the interior light or fan may not operate correctly.
|
Low Voltage or Auxiliary Output Error | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows Er or flashes Er and the unit may not respond to button presses.
|
General Control Error / Firmware Fault | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and the interior temperature is much warmer than the set point.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| Hi |
Display shows Hi and the unit may beep; interior is warm.
|
Temperature Display Over-Range / High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| L1 |
Display shows L1 and the interior temperature is much colder than the set point; bottles may be frosting.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling Condition | View Details |
| Lo |
Display shows Lo and the unit will not allow setting a lower temperature.
|
Temperature Setpoint Lower Limit Reached / Display Under-Range | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or water droplets forming on the inside of the glass door.
|
Excessive Door Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Display is lit but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Unresponsive Touch Panel / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Display is very dim, flickering, or segments are missing, but the cooler still cools.
|
LED Display Module Degradation | View Details |
| – |
Door alarm beeps even when the door appears closed.
|
False Door-Open Detection | View Details |
| – |
Door does not close properly or pops open slightly after being shut.
|
Door Alignment / Hinge or Gasket Problem | View Details |
| – |
Frost or ice buildup on the interior back wall or around the evaporator cover.
|
Excessive Frost Accumulation | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened, but the cooler otherwise runs normally.
|
Interior LED Lighting Failure | View Details |
| – |
Musty or moldy odor inside the wine cooler.
|
Interior Odor / Microbial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Rattling or clanking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Compressor Start/Stop Rattle | View Details |
| – |
Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the back of the wine cooler.
|
Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Temperature fluctuates widely, causing wine to warm and cool repeatedly.
|
Unstable Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Unit emits a clicking sound repeatedly but does not start cooling.
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unit runs continuously without cycling off, even when interior seems cold.
|
Continuous Run / Control or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Unit starts but shuts off after a few minutes and then restarts after a short time.
|
Thermal Overload / Overheating Protection | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates excessively, causing bottles to rattle or labels to peel.
|
Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling at the bottom of the cabinet or on the floor in front of the wine cooler.
|
Water Leak / Drainage Problem | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler cycles on and off rapidly or runs for only a few seconds before shutting off.
|
Short Cycling / Compressor Protection Trip | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler does not power on at all; display is blank and no lights or fans run.
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler is too cold; bottles or labels show frost or ice even at moderate set temperatures.
|
Overcooling / Thermostat Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler makes a loud humming or buzzing noise while running.
|
Excessive Compressor or Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Wine cooler runs but does not get cold enough; interior stays warm or only slightly cool.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Loss of Refrigeration Capacity | View Details |
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