Café Continuous Run / Control or Sensor Fault

Wine cooler runs continuously and rarely shuts off, even when the set temperature is reached.

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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

Faulty temperature sensor reading too warm, door gasket leak, dirty condenser coil, low refrigerant causing long run times, control board relay stuck closed

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before cleaning coils or accessing sensors and boards.

  • Step 1 – Verify actual temperature: Use an independent thermometer to confirm the cabinet temperature. If it is at or below setpoint but the unit keeps running, suspect a sensor or control issue.
  • Step 2 – Inspect gasket and door use: Ensure the door seals well and is not opened excessively.
  • Step 3 – Clean condenser coil: Remove dust and debris from the condenser coil to improve efficiency.
  • Step 4 – Test cabinet thermistor: Measure resistance and compare to Café specs. Replace if it reads too warm for the actual temperature.
  • Step 5 – Check control board relay: If the sensor is good, the compressor relay on the main control board may be stuck. Replace the board if the compressor remains energized when it should be off.

If the unit cannot reach set temperature despite continuous running, a sealed system issue may be present and requires a technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) or Main Control Board
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