Café Faulty Touchpad or User Interface

Buttons on the control panel do not respond or respond intermittently.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn touch sensors, cracked control panel, loose ribbon cable, control board UI input failure

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the wine cooler before working on the control panel.

  • Step 1 – Clean panel surface: Wipe the touch surface with a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove oils or residue that may affect sensitivity.
  • Step 2 – Power reset: Unplug for 5 minutes and reconnect to clear minor glitches.
  • Step 3 – Reseat ribbon cable: Remove the control panel and reseat the ribbon cable connecting it to the main control board.
  • Step 4 – Inspect for cracks: Check the panel for physical cracks or damage. Replace the Café-compatible control panel if damaged or if buttons remain unresponsive.
  • Step 5 – Check main board: If a new panel does not resolve the issue, the main control board UI input may be faulty and require replacement.

Do not spray cleaners directly onto the control panel; apply them to a cloth first.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Control Panel (User Interface) Assembly
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