Electrolux Overheating Electrical Component

Strong chemical or burning smell coming from the wine cooler.

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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

Overheating compressor start relay, Shorted wiring harness, Failing main control board component, Dust burning off hot condenser coil

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Immediately unplug the unit if you smell burning plastic or see smoke. Do not continue to operate.

Steps:

  • 1. Inspect rear compartment: After cooling, remove the rear panel and look for burnt components or melted insulation.
  • 2. Check start relay: Examine the compressor start relay and overload for burn marks or cracking. Replace if damaged.
  • 3. Inspect wiring: Look for discolored or melted wires and repair/replace as needed.

Professional service: If you cannot identify the source or if the control board is burnt, have an authorized Electrolux technician perform repairs before using the unit again.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Compressor Start Relay and Overload Protector
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